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Thabatholo Lodge
Aptly translated meaning “Mountain of the Kudu”. The secluded fully equipped luxury bush lodge surrounded by scenic mountains has four bedrooms, each with two single beds, three bathrooms and a large four bedded loft room with bathroom.
Outside is a thatched all weather living area with undercover braai and plunge pool. It’s ideal for family reunions or small conferences.
With a miniature man made stream and stunning rock pool for Thabatholo guest's use, you are assured of a memorable stay. This lodge is situated in the kloof and looks out on a waterhole. This is the largest and most modern lodge on the property.

Kundalila Cottage
Situated at the foot of the mountain, Kundalila meaning “Cooing Dove” in the Bemba Language of Zambia, was the second farmhouse to be built on the property. Being part of the reserve with animals all around, Kundalila has two comfortably furnished bedrooms, a bathroom and fully equipped open plan lounge / kitchen.
The lovely large all weather thatched lapa with built in braai serves as an outdoor living area, a double car port is situated next to cottage to ensure your car's comfort as well as yours.

An exclusive plunge pool is approximately 50metres from cottage for your enjoyment. KunKuru formed part of the original Morgenzon farm, which was many thousands of hectares in size, until the late 1800’s, when it was divided into smaller farms.
The very first dwelling was built in the 1800’s adjacent to the “Morgenzon Spring” (behind the mountain) and is now in ruin. Kundalila was struck by lightning in the early 1960’s so the farmer built a similar structure where the main lodge is.

Kundalila, being situated in such a scenic spot could not be forgotten and was rebuilt in 1984 and refurbished in 1998 with the lapa then being added. Since electrical power only came to the reserve in the 1980’s “donkey boilers” and generators were used. The original generator room and donkey is still untouched.

Thlapi Metzi Cottage
The meaning of the words Thlapi Metzi are “Waters of the Fish”, and is KunKuru’s pride and joy, specially for honeymooners and romantic couples.
This chalet was built in 1999 on the banks of “Loch Rossi” a fish filled dam - cum watering hole. It is a thatched structure with an upstairs loft bedroom and a twin bedroom downstairs.
This chalet is fully equipped with a full kitchen, fridge, stove and custom made crockery. It also boasts water side boma and braai area together with a rock “swimming hole” for your exclusive use. This is a favourite of all KunKuru's visitors and early bookings are essential especially during the summer months.

Mokhoti Historical Cottage
A quaint refurbished “Pilgrims Rest” type miners' cottage. A two bedroomed, one bathroom cottage with a lovely all weather thatched lapa with a built-in fire place. Delightfully re-created using artefacts of the days gone by, and steeped in an atmosphere of Africa’s pioneering past.
Lovely views of the bush and game roaming past. Large main bedroom with double bed and two extra single beds for children.

The second bedroom with it's two single beds ensure comfortable sleeping arrangements for 4 – 6 people.This is the oldest building on KunKuru and was built in 1943. Mokhoti is a Tswana word for mine hence, the name as the mine manager of the Fluorspar mine, that was active in the 1940’s and closed down in 1953 lived in this cottage.
The cottage has been renovated and a lapa added. Some of the original doors and windows were kept. The store outside was once a “long Drop” and wash room as there was no piped water or electricity on the site.

Most of the fittings in the cottage have been made from artefacts found nearby. The curtain rod holders are made from sleeper bolts from the mine and the toilet roll holder is made from the protection plate from the draw bar or “Disselboom” of an old cart or ox wagon. The shower is made from an old watering can (Still calibrated in gallons), the ceramic basin was made and fired on the property.

Maru Muwane Mountain Camp
In the Tswana language Maru Muwane means "Clouds and Mist". The camp is situated on top of the Boshoffsberg Mountain range. This is a beautiful camp site, but it is only accessible with 4x4 vehicles.
There are two log cabins, "Tchagra" and "Clapperlark" named after the birds who naturally inhabit the mountain. These two cabins both consist of twin beds in each, with basic bedding and towels.

There is a luxury thatched lapa with well protected boma and braai area. The tin kitchen is equipped with a small gas fridge, double plate gas cooker, gas lamp as well as basic cutlery and crockery.In the Tswana language Maru Muwane means "Clouds and Mist".
The camp is situated on top of the Boshoffsberg Mountain range. This is a beautiful camp site, but it is only accessible with 4x4 vehicles. There are two log cabins, "Tchagra" and "Clapperlark" named after the birds who naturally inhabit the mountain.

These two cabins both consist of twin beds in each, with basic bedding and towels. There is a luxury thatched lapa with well protected boma and braai area. The tin kitchen is equipped with a small gas fridge, double plate gas cooker, gas lamp as well as basic cutlery and crockery.
The bathroom boasts the highest flush toilet in the Waterberg, and then there is the unique open air shower, with a "donkey boiler" for hot water. This camp was erected with great difficulty in 2000. As all the roads are 4x4 only.

Every grain of sand, thatch, pole and plank were carted up and assembled on the site. With excellent scenery and walking trails, this is the ideal site for the adventurous camper, who wants to enjoy the beauty and splendour of nature. Bring your own food, drinks, insect repellent and torches. Candles will be provided.

Ungathenga Cottage
Ungathenga (meaning "trading post" in Zulu) is a delightful, secluded cottage which can sleep up to four people in it's two bedrooms, one bedroom with single built-in-beds and the other with a double bed. Each room has a fan to keep the African heat at bay.
With Ungathenga's fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, toilet and basin, you are assured of a comfortable stay. This lovely quaint cottage is surrounded by bush veldt trees and views of the surrounding mountains.

Ungathenga cottage was originally built as a trading post which served the miners of the old mine which is situated on the reserve, and we have tried to keep the theme and ambience that was once of the old African tradition.
A separate thatched lapa for outdoor living with a sheltered boma and braai area is available for your exclusive use and outdoor entertainment.

Bwana Mkubwa Bush Camp
This rustic bush camp comprises of 7 wooden cabins privately situated on a bushy shoulder of the Kunkuru mountain. The cabins are equipped with 2 single beds each, electricity and fans. There is a seperate ablution block with hot and cold running water, containing 4 toilets and 4 showers and 6 basins: ladies and gents seperate.
A lovely open plan communal kitchen adjoins the cosy boma with an open fire place. The Kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, fridge and basic camping cutlery, crockery, pots and pans.

At the back of the ablusion block is a handy laundry facility.Next to the camp is a lecture room which can be used for "Bos parades" or "Team building" lectures. This camp is regularly used for the training of FGASA GAME RANGERS by Limpopo Field Guiding Academy but is often available to the public.

This camp is not suitable for babies and toddlers but ideal for families with children that are bush orientated and love the outdoors! The surrounding bush and mountain offers wonderful scenic safe walking trails which lead to the top of the Kunkuru mountain in the "Boshoffsberg" from the top of the mountain there is magnificent panoramic views of the Springbok Flats.
For the very hot weather there is a nearby plunge pool to cool off in.This camp is ideal for outdoor folk that don't want to be imencumberd with the pitching of tents and carting of camping equipment. All you bring is bedding, food and clothes.

Kunkuru Private Bush Lodge Facilities

The main lodge was rebuilt in 1993 and consists of four double rooms, a small conference centre called “The Pioneer Room” equipped with satellite TV for sport viewing. A small pub “The water hole”, a dinning area “Nyala Lapa”, a swimming pool with a small swim in bar situated in a beautiful evergreen tropical garden.
There is also an interesting curio shop with a large variety of pottery, candles, preserves and hand made paper and cards, all handmade and crafted at KunKuru. There is also a selection of CD’s from wildlife to Modern music written and recorded at KunKuru.

Conferences
Our conference room at the main lodge can facilitate 20 - 30 people. It is equipped with fans, and has lovely views of the garden. It’s also equipped with flip charts with colour pens, a television. Internet connection and photo copy facilities are available at extra cost.

Weddings
Kunkuru is the perfect wedding venue for your small intimate, affordable wedding. See the bride arrive in a cute rural donkey cart, in a helicopter or aircraft on the lodge’s airstrip/helipad. Hear the bride piped in to the Pioneer Chapel by the resident piper. Celebrate in a garden wedding (weather permitting) or under canvass.

Attractions / Activities At and Nearby To Kunkuru Private Bush Lodge

Game Viewing
KunKuru is situated in a Malaria free area. Game varies from Giraffe, Eland, Wildebeest, Impala, Kudu, Zebra, Steen buck, Waterbuck, Nyala, Duiker, Warthog, Jackal, Brown hyena, Lynx, Mountain Reedbuck and Ostrich, to Porcupine, Ant bear, Crocodiles, Leopard and many other.

Eco trails
Trees have been specially tagged by nature conservation and KunKuru have lovely hiking routes.
Tour of old mine
Come and experience an interesting tour into an old Fluorspar mine, with lots of history and ancient mining procedures.

Curio Shop
You can make your stay even more memorable by visiting or curio shop. We have the following unique items that may be of interest to you: Hand made Pottery, KunKuru Coffee mugs, Painted Cloths, Home made Candles, Home made Jams and Jars, CD's and Tapes for children, Biltong and Dry Wors, Home made Liqueurs, Special Garlic puree, Hand made Paper and Cards, T-shirts, Decoupage trays and other items, Hand painted Plates, Hand made Garden pots, Avocado pears in season, Fresh veggies and lots more.

KunKuru Earth Connection Spa
Our brand new, not to be missed KunKuru Earth Connection Spa has now been completed. Come relax in the serenity of the African Bush veldt and be pampered and de-stressed by our trained and friendly staff.

How To Get To Kunkuru Private Bush Lodge

Take the Polokwane (previously Pietersburg) Highway (R1) and turn onto the old Pretoria road (R101), either at Settlers / Codrington or Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) turn-offs.
In Bela-Bela (Warmbaths), bear left. At the circle, take the Thabazimbi / Rustenburg road (R516), The KunKuru turn-off is on the right hand side of the road and is situated on a right hand bend +/- 50 km from Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) and 5 km past the Kromdraai turn-off.

KunKuru is 2 km off the tar road.

Email Kunkuru Private Bush Lodge Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com