Sondela Nature Reserve Bela Bela

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Makhato 6

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Makhato 7

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Makhato 11

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Makhato 13

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Makhato 17

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Makhato 19

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Makhato 27

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Makhato 32

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Makhato 33

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Makhato 37

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Makhato 40

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Makhato 49

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Makhato 51

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Makhato 58

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Makhato 66

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Makhato 67

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Makhato 70

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Makhato 75

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Makhato 80

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Makhato 82

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Makhato 83

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Makhato 84

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Makhato 86

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Makhato 96

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Makhato 97

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Makhato 99

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Makhato 105

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Makhato 106

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Makhato 110

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Makhato 111

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Makhato 118

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Makhato 120

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Chalets

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Caravan Park

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Tambuki

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Moselesele

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Country House - Kingfisher

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Country House - Egret

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Country House - Francolin

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Country House - Hoepoe

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Country House - Heron

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Country House - Babbler

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Country House - Crane

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Sondela Nature Reserve in Limpopo is one of South Africa’s most popular inland holiday resorts. This private game reserve offers a selection of quality holiday accommodation from 4-star self-catering chalets, a caravan park and tent camp, to the up-market butler serviced Country House, graded 5-star by the South African Tourism Council.
Situated a mere 1½ hours from Johannesburg (Gauteng), this malaria free area lies on the threshold of Limpopo’s Waterberg region.

Over the years Sondela Nature Reserve has grown to become one of South Africa’s premier privately held nature reserves.
Game viewing in open vehicles affords guests the opportunity of viewing fauna and flora, whilst traversing the undulating hills, following river courses and open savannah plains.

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Sondela Nature Reserve Accommodation

Makhato 1
Escape to the bush at Makhato 1. Only 150 km's from Johannesburg. Spacious open plan living area with flat screen TV and full DSTV and a fully equipped kitchen including breakfast nook and scullery. Big covered veranda with table and chairs.
Large main bedroom has a queen bed and en-suite bathroom with corner bath, shower, toilet and his/hers basins.
Second bedroom has 2 single beds. Third bedroom has a queen bed.

All bedrooms have ceiling fans and heaters and sliding doors opening onto veranda's with views of the bush.
Second and third bedrooms share bathroom with shower and bath. Upstairs loft has 2 sleeper couches and opens to viewing deck.
Outside boma with braai where you can enjoy your evenings sitting around a big boma fire. Walking distance to Makhato pool area with heated and cold pools.

Makhato 5
Within 2 minutes walk of the Makhato Phase 1 pool and entertainment area the grounds around this house have been planted to include a variety of indigenous trees; there is a waterhole at the rear by the boma. There is undercover parking for 3 vehicles.
On the ground floor there is a large open plan kitchen and lounge with DSTV;main bedroom and one twin bedroom, both with quality fitted en suite bathrooms and A. C. in the main bedroom.
Upstairs is a further double bedroom and large entertainment area with DSTV, braai,bar and pool table. The deck has uninterrupted views to the Waterberg.

Makhato 6
This is a big house. Open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen with separate scullery. Guest Toilet. Room one has twin beds, room two a double bed, these rooms share a bathroom with shower, bath and basin.
Second set of rooms also share a bathroom with shower, bath and basin. Room one has twin beds and room two a double bed. 2nd lounge upstairs with a flat screen television and a balcony. Large outside boma and undercover lapa.

Makhato 7
This is a big house. Open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen with separate scullery. Guest Toilet. Room one has twin beds, room two a double bed, these rooms share a bathroom with shower, bath and basin. Second set of rooms also share a bathroom with shower, bath and basin.
Room one has twin beds and room two a double bed. 2nd lounge upstairs with a flat screen television and a balcony. Large outside boma and undercover lapa.

Makhato 9
On bottom level of the house there are two twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms (shower, bath and twin basins) There is an open plan large kitchen and lounge with DSTV.
Upstairs is the main bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower only) There are fans in all the rooms. Large entertainment area with braai and bar. Boma outside and undercover parking for 3 vehicles.

Makhato 11
Makhato 11 - "Ikhaya Bongracz" - loosely translated as "house of champagne grass" Ideal for the busy executive wishing to get away from the stresses of business - just a short 1 ½ hours drive from Johannesburg, Ikhaya Bongracz provides a warm, peaceful environment in which to relax.
3 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, built-in cupboards, and dressing tables, overlook the grassy plains - frequent visitors include giraffe, zebra, kudu and nyala. The main bedroom has a king-size bed with a shower, bath, separate toilet, and outside shower.

The second bedroom has a queen-size bed with en-suite shower and separate toilet, whilst the third bedroom has two single beds with an en-suite bath and separate toilet. Each bedroom opens out to the outside area.
The spacious double-volume lounge, dining room and fully-fitted kitchen is open-plan, and the lounge opens out to the covered braai area and the outside boma with fire-pit.
There are two upstairs decks - one for sunrise, and the other for sunset, as well as a separate upstairs executive lounge and boardroom table. Ikhaya Bongracz is not suitable for children under 16.

Makhato 13
Open plan kitchen, dinning room and lounge. On the bottom level there is one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (only bath). Room 2 twin beds with en-suite bathroom (bath only) doubles up as the guest bathroom by locking interleading door. Loft has 2 x bunk beds.

Makhato 17
Room one has a double bed with en-suite bathroom (bath and shower). Room two has a double bed with en-suite bathroom (shower and bath)
The third bedroom is upstairs with twin beds and en-suite bathroom (Shower only). Open plan kitchen, dinning room and lounge with DSTV. Nice large boma with braai, undercover.

Makhato 19
There are two downstairs bedrooms. Room one has a double bed with en-suite bathroom (bath and shower). Room two has twin beds with en-suite bathroom (bath and shower). Ceiling fans in all rooms.
Open plan kitchen, dinning room and lounge with DSTV. Upstairs is one room with twin beds and en-suite bathroom (shower only). Outside is an undercover thatched boma with braai.

Makhato 27
This house is suitable to accommodate 8 persons sharing - 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Main bedroom has a queen bed & full en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has 2 single beds and shares a bathroom with the third bedroom. The third bedroom also has 2 single beds.
The loft upstairs has a combination lounge / en-suite queen bedroom with a outside balcony. The house also has a big veranda with a undercover built-in braai, small boma which is partially enclosed and undercover parking for 2 vehicles

Makhato 29
Large 8 sleeper house, beautiful open plan kitchen and dining area, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and large paved carport. Special features include a boma and patio with build-in braai, as well as spacious lounge with Plasma TV and build-in fire place.
Room one has a queen size bed with en suite bathroom, ball and claw bath, double wash basin and outside shower. Room two has a queen size bed with en-suite bathroom, corner bath, double wash basins and large shower. Room three has twin beds with separate bathroom.

Room four is a spacious loft room with twin beds and also uses the same bathroom as room three. Rooms one to three have doors leading to the outside onto the paved area around the house. There is also a watering hole for animals at the house.

Makhato 30
Open plan kitchen, dinning room and lounge. Room one queen bed with en-suite bathroom. Room two with twin beds and en-suite bathroom. Room three is upstairs with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom. There is veranda and lapa built onto the house.

Makhato 32
Open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. Room one double bed with en-suite bathroom. Room two has a double bed and shares a bathroom. Room three has twin beds and shares a bathroom with separate toilet. The loft room has 2 bunkers.

Makhato 33
Open plan kitchen, bar, lounge with DSTV and flat screen TV. Four bedrooms each with queen bed and en-suite shower.
Upstairs is a lounge, dining area opening onto a viewing balcony. Outside is a boma with built-in braai and veranda.

Makhato 37
"ISIQUZI" (Veld Lizard) Spacious comfortable well-appointed bush lodge is ideal for a relaxed getaway with your family or friends. The open plan living area consists of large lounge / dining room, opening onto the under-cover patio with built-in braai. For sunsets and "under the stars" evenings, the boma area also has a built-in braai and central fire-pit. For the more adventurous, there is an outside shower next to the boma.

This is an 8 sleeper house - 3 bedrooms with private bathrooms and 1 bedroom ideal for children or teenagers (L-shaped bunk beds). The main bedroom has large windows / sliding doors, offering you wonderful views of the bush from the queen sized bed.
The en-suite bathroom with large shower & double wash basins has a free standing bath placed at a corner window so again offers a view of the bush while you relax in your bath.

The second bedroom also has a queen sized bed and plenty of windows. The en-suite full bathroom is particularly spacious in order to allow for guests in wheelchairs.
The views of the bush from the corner bath are quite a treat. The third bedroom is spacious with two three quarter beds and the connecting bathroom has a large shower.
The fourth bedroom, situated next to the main bedroom, is great for children or teenagers and there is also amble space for a camp cot. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, microwave, large fridge / freezer and a dishwashing machine in the scullery.

Makhato 40
Large House with fully enclosed boma and braai area. Open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. Jet master in lounge.
Built-in braai in the dining room area which opens up to the boma and outside braai area.
Upstairs - open area over lounge with sleeper couch and small balcony. Separate Lounge and bar area opening up to main viewing balcony.
Main bedroom - en-suite bathroom with corner bath, toilet, his/hers basins - opens to outside shower. 2nd bedroom with queen bed & 3rd bedroom with 2 single beds, share a bathroom - bath, shower, his / hers basins and separate guest toilet.

Makhato 49
Open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. This house has an inside braai and additional outside braai area. Bed Room 1- double bed with en-suite spa bath, shower, toilet and his and hers basin.
Bed Room 2-double bed. Bed Room 3- 2 x single beds. Room 2 and 3 share a bathroom with shower, basins, bath and toilet.

Makhato 51
This stately home is ideal for the corporate executive wishing to break away and enjoy the luxuries that the Bushveld has to offer. The unit boast three separate chalets- *** not suitable for children under 16 years of age

Makhato 58
This is a medium sized house. Kitchen with breakfast nook, dining room and lounge. Main bedroom - king size bed with en-suite bathroom - bath, toilet, shower and basin.
2nd bedroom with double bed & 3rd bedroom with 2 single beds share a bathroom - shower, toilet and basin. Large lapa with built-in braai and separate open braai area.

Makhato 66
Kitchenette and lounge area. Main bedroom with double bed, en-suite bathroom - corner bath, his/hers basins, shower and toilet.
2nd bedroom with double bed, en-suite bathroom - shower, toilet and basin. Upstairs loft - 2 single beds, room opens onto balcony overlooking watering hole.

Makhato 67
This lovely 3 bedroom home is stylishly furnished and beautifully appointed. It comprises a large kitchen with elegant marble tops, a breakfast bar with separate scullery leading onto the courtyard area. The lounge is comfortable with TV and two sets of sliding doors that open onto the patio and outside boma and braai area.

The large main bedroom has a lovely en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and very large outside shower. Two guest bedrooms are available. The first guestroom is equipped with a queen size bed and has its own private patio. The second guest room has twin beds.
These two rooms have the use of a spacious bathroom with shower and bath. Upstairs is a loft furnished with an array of couches and lounge chairs, leading onto a private viewing deck overlooking the boma area and watering hole.

A large lapa with fire pit is available, with a second built-in braai on the verandah for those times when weather conditions are unfavorable. Lesedi Lodge is the ideal home for the discerning guest who wishes to enjoy style and comfort away from home.

Makhato 70
This is a large house. Kitchen finished off with blue-gum wood. Separate scullery. Lounge and dining room opens to the outdoors and leads onto an enclosed boma with built-in braai.
Downstairs bedrooms (2) with double bed and en-suite bathroom - corner bath, shower, his / hers basins and toilet.
Upstairs (mezzanine) two sleeper couches. Bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. Mezzanine level opens up to balcony overlooking boma and watering hole.

Makhato 75
"Makhato 75 offers you all the comforts you could possibly need. Whether you want to relax around the fire with some family or friends, watch the sunset from the loft deck or see your kids reunite with nature as they feed the Nyalas on your doorstep. Take a refreshing shower outdoors or unwind in the spa bath - it’s all here… Makhato 75"

Makhato 80
Open plan dining, lounge and kitchen with separate wash up area. Main bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom with corner bath, shower, his/hers basins and toilet.
2nd bedroom with 2 single beds and seperate bathroom with corner bath, shower, his/hers basins and toilet. Upstairs loft with two twin beds and sleeper coach - opens up to lovely balcony overlooking the boma and surrounding bush.

Makhato 82
The unit boasts three roomy bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. A lovely undercover lapa is the ideal place to relax with family and friends.

Makhato 83
This compact and neat house has a quaint little kitchen and lounge area that opens up onto the veranda with nature on your doorstep.
Main bedroom with double bed and en suite spa bath, shower, toilet and his and hers basin. Bedroom 2 - double bed. Romantic loft room with heavy brocade curtains for privacy - double bed.
Separate bathroom with basin, toilet shower. Lovely entertainment / braai lapa where you can light a cozy Bushveld fire and visit with friends and family.

Makhato 84
Open plan kitchen lounge (DSTV) and dinning room with a separate scullery. Room one has twin double beds with en-suite bathroom (bath, shower).
Second room has twin double beds with en-suite bathroom (bath, shower). Upstairs there is a loft with 4 single beds and a large balcony.

Makhato 86
A single storey thatched roof lodge. The lodge consists of 3 bedrooms, two en-suite bedrooms both with a queen size bed and one bedroom with 2 single beds. There is also a loft with two single beds.
The lodge can accommodate maximum 8 people / 6 private. Each bedroom has a wall panel heater and ceiling fan. There are 3 bathrooms, two with baths and one with a shower. There is also an outside shower with hot and cold water.

There is an open plan living area with leather couches and a 42" TV with the DSTV bouquet channels. The dining room table seats 8 people and is next to the fully equipped kitchen.
Ceiling fans are strategically placed throughout the open area. A breakfast nook separates the kitchen from the dining room. In the scullery you'll find a fridge / freezer and a large pantry cupboard for your convenience.

All the windows and sliding doors are fitted with fly screens. There is a built-in braai on the patio and is suitable for the sunny bushveld days as well as rainy days. Whatever the weather, you will be able to enjoy your braai! In the evenings you can make a big boma fire at the outside boma that is also equipped with a separate braai.

Makhato 96
Ideal getaway - just 1½ hour drive from Johannesburg. 8 sleeper house with wall heaters and ceiling fans. 2 of the bedrooms are equipped with 2 single beds with an en-suite shower / toilet / basin. 2 Bedrooms are also equipped with queen size beds with an en-suite bath / shower / toilet and twin basins.

The house has an open plan reception area with a fully equipped kitchen area with a pantry and guest toilet. There are stairs up to the TV room with Dstv and a large covered verandah / entertainment area with a built in braai having a good view of the reserve which has amongst other animals, nyala, zebra, giraffe and kudu.

There is a partially enclosed boma and undercover parking for two cars plus space for trailers. The television is on the 1st floor with a private balcony.

Makhato 97
2 large luxury en-suite bedrooms, as well as a loft with 2 single beds and bathroom (shower & toilet), with a small outside veranda. A large open plan dining room / lounge with DSTV, built-in braai and a fully equipped kitchen ensure that you have everything you need in order to enjoy your stay.

Makhato 99
Open plan kitchen lounge and dinning room with a separate scullery. Room one has a double bed with en-suite bathroom (bath, shower and twin basins)
Second room has twin beds with en-suite bathroom (bath, shower and twin basins). Large under cover veranda and outside boma with braai. Upstairs is a lounge with veranda.

Makhato 105
Open plan kitchen lounge and dinning area with a separate scullery. Room one has a double bed with en-suite bathroom (bath, shower and twin basins). Second room has a double bed with en-suite bathroom (bath, shower and 2 basins)
Guest toilet and shower. Upstairs is a lounge and the third bedroom with 2x double beds - no en-suite bathroom.

Makhato 106
Open plan kitchen lounge and dinning room with a scullery. Room one has a double bed with en-suite bathroom (bath, shower and 2 basins). Second room has a double bed with en-suite bathroom (bath, shower and 2 basins).
Guest toilet and shower. Upstairs there is a loft with a lounge and the third bedroom with 2 x double beds (no en-suite bathroom) and large balcony.

Makhato 110
Up-stairs:
Double bedroom opening onto large deck. Loft with three beds opening onto deck. Full bathroom.
Down-stairs:
Two large en-suite bedrooms opening onto private patios. Large open-plan lounge opening onto patio with built-in braai.
Large kitchen with separate scullery including tumble-drier and ice machine.
Outside:
Bush fire pit with braai. Double paved car-port under thatch.

Makhato 111
Downstairs living area, comprising of dining room and lounge with DSTV, DVD player and fireplace. 2 Bedrooms en suite with queen size beds.
Veranda with built in braai. Loft with lounge and play area for kids as well as 2 single beds and a balcony. There is a Large Boma, Outside shower and Undercover parking for two vehicles.

Makhato 118
This beautiful up-market private house is large and secluded so to enhance your bushveld stay. The open-plan kitchen cum dining room area leads into the spacious lounge, comprising of a fire-place and flat screen DSTV
A separate scullery with a washing machine, tumble dried and large twin fridge freezer will make your stay even more pleasant.

The spacious main bedroom with its queen size bed, boast of an air-con and an en-suite bathroom, his/her basins, enclosed toilet, walk-in closet and sliding door which opens onto a private patio area. The second and 3rd bedrooms with each 2-single beds, have their own spacious bathrooms, with a shower and enclosed toilet each.

The outside verandah has a built-in braai for when the weather does not play up to it, and near the water hole is a braai / boma with a splendid bushveld view. Just outside the front door is a under-cover parking for two motor vehicles.

*** Not suitable for children under 16 years of age to sleep alone ***

Makhato 120
Open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. En-suite bedrooms

NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE.

Chalets
Expect the ultimate in comfort at Sondela Nature Reserve! The luxurious chalets at this RCI Gold Crown Resort carry a 4-star self-catering Satour rating and can be booked either through the RCI exchange system or through conventional rental.

4 - 6 sleeper options

2 bathrooms en-suite

Open plan kitchen / lounge / dining room, loft (not all units)

Private boma or braai area

Kitchen Appliances

Utensils and Crockery

Linen and bath towels

Undercover Parking

DSTV channels

Daily Services

Ceiling Fans

Baby cots available on request

Caravan Park
The Caravan Park at Sondela Nature Reserve is truly deserving of its many awards and has been placed by leading magazines as one of South Africa’s top 100 resorts. Year-round green lawns, plenty of shady trees and up-market ablutions add to its ever-growing popularity.

Outstanding hospitality awaits you with pancakes and a cool drink on arrival, a free bag of ice and wood, free tractor and wagon game drive for 4, and assistance in the putting up and packing up of your camp. Piccinini's Bistro where you can enjoy poolside food, drinks and entertainment is a short stroll away. Enquire about home-cooked meals which can be ordered and delivered to your caravan (a must for Moms wanting to relax).

Tambuki
For rugged adventurers with 4x4 vehicles who like to be as close to nature as possible, try our Tambuki campsite. This remote camp set around the base of a rock "koppie", is strictly for the 4x4 camper. With its rustic appeal, Tambuki boasts:
- 4x4 vehicles
- only five camping sites available (maximum 4 people per stand)
Here you can pitch your tent and enjoy the sights of unspoilt nature around you. Climb the koppie for a sundowner and indulge in a sunset that will remain in your thoughts forever.

Please note, no electricity available.

Moselesele
The Moselesele Tent Camp offers an up-market safari experience at affordable prices where guests will be spoiled from the time of their arrival to their departure by the Camp Host and Chef, who is available to prepare all their meals. The self-catering camp has been carefully laid out to ensure comfort and enjoyment and offers:
- 4 safari tents, sleeping a maximum of 4 people in each
- Private bathrooms in all tents
- Braai pit and socializing area
- Modern communal kitchen facilities
- An airy and comfortable communal Lapa incorporating a lounge, dining area and pub

Carefully tucked away in between indigenous sekelbos and an assortment of bushveld trees, the camp is conveniently situated close to the Sondela Caravan Park, where guests are welcome to make use of the heated pool, DSTV, table tennis, pool table and darts. Kids will be in their element and guests of the tent camp are totally free to enjoy the nearby Farmyard facilities.

Country House - Kingfisher
This beautifully appointed room includes unique features such as a comfortable lounge with deep seat sofa, coffee table and lounge chair, en suite bathroom with double basins, toilet and shower as well as large private outdoor Victorian-style bath and shower, secluded by the drooping branches of an ancient Kapok tree. There is a private patio overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens.

Other standard features include:
- service 18 hours a day.
- Private coffee making facilities, including Catura Coffee with plunger, selection of Dilma organic teas, crystal sugar sticks complimented by fine silver and bone china.
- Mini-bar service available through Butler.
- 36" flat screen colour television and satellite transmission channels.
- Remote controlled air-conditioning.
- His and Hers bathrobes and slippers.
- Safe.
- Hairdryer.
- Clothes horse and brush.
- A selection of Charlotte Rhys amenities including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, mosquito repellant and body lotion in either Green Leaves or St Vincent aroma.

Country House - Egret
This lovely, very private large room overlooks the homestead fields and vineyards. Its unique features include comfortable lounge chairs, en suite bathroom with double basins, large bath, toilet and shower and a private patio overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens, the sparkling pool and newly planted homestead vineyards.

Other standard features include:
A king size bed dressed with fine Percale linen and a choice of either goose feather or hollow fibre pillows, a butler service 18 hours a day, private coffee making facilities, including Catura Coffee with plunger, selection of Dilma organic teas, crystal sugar sticks complimented by fine silver and bone china.

There is a mini-bar service available through Butler, 36" flat screen colour television and satellite transmission channels, remote controlled air-conditioning, His and Hers bathrobes and slippers, a safe, hairdryer and a dumb Valet.
A selection of Charlotte Rhys amenities including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, mosquito repellant and body lotion in either Green Leaves or St Vincent aroma is also provided.

Country House - Francolin
The Francolin room is also known as the honeymoon suite, and its unique features are an en-suite bathroom with double basins, toilet and shower as well as a large romantic, secluded tropical garden with sparking spa bath to complete the scene. The private patio overlooks beautifully landscaped gardens.

Other standard features include:
A king size bed dressed with fine Percale linen and a choice of either goose feather or hollow fibre pillows, butler service 18 hours a day, private coffee making facilities, including Catura Coffee with plunger, selection of Dilma organic teas, crystal sugar sticks complimented by fine silver and bone china.

There is a mini-bar service available through Butler, 36" flat screen colour television and satellite transmission channels, remote controlled air-conditioning, His and Hers bathrobes and slippers, a safe, hairdryer and a dumb Valet.
A selection of Charlotte Rhys amenities including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, mosquito repellant and body lotion in either Green Leaves or St Vincent aroma is also provided.

Country House - Hoepoe
The Hoepoe room is rather spacious, with unique features including a cosy fireplace, en suite bathroom with double basins, large corner bath, toilet, shower and a private patio overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens, the sparkling pool and homestead fields.

Other standard features include:
A king size bed dressed with fine Percale linen and a choice of either goose feather or hollow fibre pillows, butler service 18 hours a day, private coffee making facilities, including Catura Coffee with plunger, selection of Dilma organic teas, crystal sugar sticks complimented by fine silver and bone china.

There is a mini-bar service available through Butler, 36" flat screen colour television and satellite transmission channels, remote controlled air-conditioning, His and Hers bathrobes and slippers, a safe, hairdryer and a dumb Valet.
A selection of Charlotte Rhys amenities including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, mosquito repellant and body lotion in either Green Leaves or St Vincent aroma is also provided.

Country House - Heron
The Heron room is very spacious and overlooks the homestead fields and vineyards. Its unique features include a stately Victorian-style sofa - ideal for relaxing and reading, en suite bathroom with double basins, large corner bath, toilet, shower and a private patio overlooking landscaped gardens, the sparkling pool and homestead vineyards.

Other standard features include:
A king size bed dressed with fine Percale linen and a choice of either goose feather or hollow fibre pillows, butler service 18 hours a day and a private coffee making facilities, including Catura Coffee with plunger, selection of Dilma organic teas, crystal sugar sticks complimented by fine silver and bone china.

There is a mini-bar service available through Butler, 36" flat screen colour television and satellite transmission channels, remote controlled air-conditioning, His and Hers bathrobes and slippers, a safe, hairdryer and a dumb Valet.
A selection of Charlotte Rhys amenities including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, mosquito repellant and body lotion in either Green Leaves or St Vincent aroma is also provided.

Country House - Babbler
This beautifully appointed room includes unique features such as a comfortable, deep seat sofa, en suite bathroom with double basins, toilet and shower as well as a large private outdoor Victorian-style bath and shower, secluded by the drooping branches of an ancient Kapok tree. There is also a private patio overlooking landscaped gardens.

Other standard features include:
A king size bed dressed with fine Percale linen and a choice of either goose feather or hollow fibre pillows, butler service 18 hours a day, private coffee making facilities, including Catura Coffee with plunger, selection of Dilma organic teas, crystal sugar sticks complimented by fine silver and bone china.

There is a mini-bar service available through Butler, 36" flat screen colour television and satellite transmission channels, remote controlled air-conditioning, His and Hers bathrobes and slippers, a safe, hairdryer and a dumb Valet.
A selection of Charlotte Rhys amenities including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, mosquito repellant and body lotion in either Green Leaves or St Vincent aroma is also provided.

Country House - Crane
This lovely room overlooks the homestead fields and vineyards. Its unique features include a comfortable lounge chairs, en suite bathroom with double basins, large bath, toilet, shower, private patio overlooking fields, with views of the sparkling pool and newly planted homestead vineyards.

Other standard features include:
A king size bed dressed with fine Percale linen and a choice of either goose feather or hollow fibre pillows, butler service 18 hours a day, private coffee making facilities, including Catura Coffee with plunger, selection of Dilma organic teas, crystal sugar sticks complimented by fine silver and bone china.

There is a mini-bar service available through Butler, 36" flat screen colour television and satellite transmission channels, remote controlled air-conditioning, His and Hers bathrobes and slippers, a safe, hairdryer and a dumb Valet.
A selection of Charlotte Rhys amenities including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, mosquito repellant and body lotion in either Green Leaves or St Vincent aroma is also provided.

Sondela Nature Reserve Other Facilities

Mini ATM

Piccinini's Bistro and Pub

Beauty and Massage Salon

Hot / Cold Water Swimming Pools

Jungle gyms

Boma

Fireplace

Poolside Games

Conference Facilities

Piccinini's Bistro and Pub is the perfect spot to relax. Whether you sit by the log fire in winter with a heartwarming sherry, enjoy our famous tea and scones in the tea garden, or just treat yourself to poolside food and drinks, Piccinini's will certainly satisfy your taste buds.

Conferencing
Sondela has long been a popular conferencing destination. The combination of luxury accommodation, exquisite cuisine, hands-on hospitality, varied activities and the surrounding nature reserve provides delegates with an outstanding opportunity to combine work and play. There are two conference venues available.

The Sondela Hall offers a relaxed setting, and can comfortably seat up to 100 delegates. Equipment includes data projectors, white boards, flip charts and stationery. For an intimate boardroom setting, the Sondela Country House is ideal for up to 16 delegates.

Attractions / Activities At and Nearby To Sondela Nature Reserve

Poolside games

Recreation programme

Horse riding

Target shooting

Tennis Courts

Volleyball

Organised Quad Bike Trails (private quad bikes NOT allowed)

Game drives (day and night)

Hiking

Putt putt

Cycling (bikes for hire hourly / daily)

Mountain Bike Trails

Sondela Wildlife Centre

4 x 4 course

Tree house

Milking of cows

 

 

Activities - Adventure Center
Let down your hair and indulge in a spirit of adventure at the Sondela Adventure Centre. We specialize in team activities, family enjoyment and promise you an adventure that will leave you feeling exhilarated!
Some of the activities are:
- Target shooting
- Quad bikes
- Archery
The following are available for team building events on request and prior booking:
- Wall climbing
- Survivor
- Amazing race
- Paintball
- Soapbox derby

Wildlife Centre
This wonderful facility, situated within walking distance of the Sondela reception area, will surely capture your imagination and the little residents will most definitely capture your hearts. Touch, feel, listen and tour through the Sondela Wildlife Centre. Let the team share with you their vast experience, dedication and passion for the hand-rearing, care and handling of the wild animals in their charge.

At the Sondela Wildlife Centre we:
- Care for wild animals in distress
- Rescue and rehabilitate sick or injured wild animals
- Hand-rear orphaned wild animals
- Provide comfortable safe holding facilities for animals
- Create a better world for wild animals by improving their welfare and educating people in an entertaining manner to care for our natural heritage.

How To Get To Sondela Nature Reserve

From Johannesburg / Pretoria take the Polokwane N1, Continue on the N1 past the Carousel. Take the exit off-ramp Bela Bela / Settlers exit 238 from the N1.
Turn right, across the highway and continue for 1.5 km on this road towards Settlers. Our main gate will be on the left-hand side of the road.

From Polokwane take the N1 South to Pretoria / Gauteng. The N1 is a toll road. Continue on the N1 past the Kranskop Toll Plaza.
Take the Bela Bela / Settlers off ramp, exit no 238, from the N1. Turn left and continue for 1.5 km on this road towards Settlers. Our Main Gate will be on the left and side of the road.

 

Email Sondela Nature Reserve Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com