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Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve Accommodation

The Country House *** (TGCSA), “ la Vallée de Blandine ” is housed in a farmhouse, converted into a Country-house with modernity, “cozy African” style and tastefully decorated, offer:

African luxury tents:
Up on the hill, in the heart of the nature reserve are five luxurious bush/safari tents (3 of them cater for 2 people the 2 others for a family of 4).
The tents are individually decorated, each with an en suite bathroom and are nestled in the shade of indigenous trees (more than 70 species) with a private wooden deck overlooking the magnificent hills and are separated of about 100m from each other. Thanks to this disposition, we offer you all the privacy you wish.

Ndebele chalets:
In addition to the tents, Thaba Pitsi offers “cozy” chalets with en suite bathrooms in a “chic” African style. Two of the chalets cater for 2 people (+ outside bathroom), while the other chalet caters for 4 people. The Chalets are close to each other and are situated close to the 2 swimming -pools and the rest of our facilities

Also available below on the Reserve at walking distance of the “l’Orange Bleue” Restaurant La Vallée de Blandine, the *** Thaba Pitsi Country-house, “ is housed in a farmhouse, converted into a Country-house with modernity, “cozy African” style and tastefully decorated, offer barbecue facilities, fireplace, swimming pool & Jacuzzi.

Country House “ la Vallée de Blandine ”:
- 4 rooms for 2 people (DBB & SC)
- 1 family room 4 people (DBB & SC)

Bungalows:
1 family bungalow for 2 adults + 2 children (DBB & SC)
1 bungalow for 2 people (DBB & SC)

DBB or Self - Catering
Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve allows combining nature discovery with outdoor activities. Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve offers different kinds of activities. n the first category of activities, you find all the activities that you can do on the spot, in the reserve and which are included in the rates.
The second category is formed by activities for which you should pay an additional fee. Those activities can either be organised within the reserve or very close to the reserve. Spa treatments available on request. Visits are an other form of activities that most people will enjoy.

Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve Facilities And Services

Activities And Attractions In And Around Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve

· De Wildt Shingwedzi Cheetah & Wildlife Ranch
The Cheetah farm was established in 1971 with the aim of breeding endangered species. While the cheetah project was the base from which the centre launched its conservation ethic, it soon widened to include other rare and endangered animals species such as wild dog, brown hyena, serval.

· Nylsvley Nature Reserve is a 4.000HA reserve and lies between the Waterberg Mountains & the Springbok Flats at 50 km North of Bela Bela. It is a Birds sanctuary with 400 species and 80.000 birds.
· Other places to visit in the area include the natural springs & thalasso therapy facilities at For Ever Resort, Bambalela rehabilitation centre, the Makapansgat caves, Potgietersrus Platinum mine and the Carousel Casino and Entertainment Centre situated at 55 kilometers from Thaba Pitsi.

· GOLF: You feel like playing golf? No problem, you can enjoy different gorgeous Golf Club around Bela Bela.The Northern Province and surroundings are rich in places to visit. All of these visits can be organised on request.
· HUNTING: can be organised on neighbouring farms.

· HORSE TRAILS: No matter what’s your horse-riding level. In quick time or slowly, discovering the bush with horses is the best way to approach the games.
Horse riding lessons: Group horse riding lessons or private lessons are organised on request. The lessons take place in the paddock and are given by a qualified teacher.
· 4 WHEELER TRAILS (QUAD): Accompanied by one member of our staff, you will discover the Bush with a 4 wheeler. You can follow the track or cut through the bush.
· CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING: A staff member will provide you all the equipment, quality shotguns, clay targets, ammo and the explanation you will need it to enjoy this precision sport .

· BOW SHOOTING: We supply bows, arrows, target & instructions. Minimum of 2 required - The bow shooting fields is situated besides the Tennis court.
· PAINTBALL: (April 2010) In our proper designed battlefield, 100 bullets, overalls & protective mask. Minimum 4 - max 8 people, age restriction 12 years.

· JET SKI & WATER SKI: Close to Thaba Pitsi (8km) is a splendid lake where you will have the opportunity to use our equipment and have a great time on the water!
· FISHING is possible in different places in & round the Reserve.

GAME DRIVE
Accompanied by our game-ranger, guests can explore and experience the African bush in an open “vintage” Land Rover truck, on horseback or you can take game walks at your leisure. For the more adventurous, mountain bikes and quad bikes are available to explore the reserve.

Guests are likely to closely encounter, just about every non-threatening African animal such as the Zebra, Bushbuck, Blesbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Bush pig, Caracal, Duiker, Eland, Eagle, Giraffe, Grysbok, Impala, Klipspringer, Kudu, Oryx, Ostrich, Reedbuck, Red Hartebeest, Steenbok, Warthog and Baboon.

Wandering Hyenas as well as Leopards have been spotted from time to time The amateur bird watcher will relish in the variety of more than 223 bird species. The amateur tree watcher will enjoy the variety of more than 70 species.

Getting to Thaba Pitsi
From Johannesburg or Pretoria, take the N1 North-Platinum Toll Highway, direction Polokwane (Pietersburg). Pass through the Pumulani Toll Plaza.
Pass the Panorama Petroport (Total petrol station)) and continue through the Carousel Toll Plaza. Pass the Carousel Casino on your left and approximately 40 kilometers later, take the R516 Bela Bela (Warmbaths) / Settlers turn off (exit 238), and turn left.

At the T-junction, turn right into the R101 Bela Bela (Warmbaths) road. Pass the Bela Bela’s Waterfront Arts and Craft Centre on your left.
At the next set of traffic lights, (immediately after crossing the railway bridge), turn left again into Potgieter Street and follow the road which curves around to the right and then turn left at the intersection Chris Hani Rd (Voortrekker Rd), passing the entrance to the For Ever Resort (on your left hand side).

Turn right (after the municipality building) into Grobbler avenue -> Robertson avenue -> head North-West through Alma Road, Ranking Pass, Warmbaths Dam for 10km at the shooting ranch, then turn right towards Nooitgedacht for 7km (gravel road) Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve is on your right (orange gate).

GPS LOCATION: S 24° 45' 52,6” - E 28° 13’ 14.8” or S 24° 45.874" - E 28° 13.247"

Airport Transfers
We can pick you up at the Johannesburg international Airport (this takes ± 1h30 by car).

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