Leopard Lodge
Hartbeespoort Dam North West - South Africa
Email Leopard Lodge Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
High
up on the solid rock face of the Magaliesberg Mountains, a gorge rips
straight into the rock.
The gorge is softened only by a blanket of shrubs and trees which have
grown over millennia, watered by the purest, cleanest water imaginable.
The owners of this unique property, have created a wonder in its midst
– yes Leopard Lodge.
It is only when one drives in the gate of Leopard Lodge that you realise
what has been left behind.
The mystique of the place is tangible. Following a designated trail higher
and higher, under a thick canopy of trees, a strong feeling of peace will
overwhelm you. Leopard Lodge is a haven for not only our bashful brides
but for one and all.
Leopard Lodge Accommodation
LEOPARD Lodge : Accommodation
Our African bush lodge was designed to reflect the natural surroundings
and makes use of the natural resources wherever possible.
There are eleven en suite deluxe twin bedded hotel rooms,
three luxurious free standing log cabins, and one self catering cottage.
Griffon (4 Stars) –Consisting of three air-conditioned
en suite twin rooms near the main lodge with wooden decks and unsurpassed
views of Hartbeespoort Dam.
Ingwe (4 Stars) – Three free standing air-conditioned
en suite log cabins near the main lodge with wooden decks. Unsurpassed
views of Hartbeespoort Dam and the Magaliesberg Mountains.
All Ingwe rooms have queen size beds and Ingwe 20 has
an outside spa bath.
(Ingwe rooms are not suitable for children under 12 years.)
Phumula Suite (4 Stars) – Free standing luxury
suite with one bedroom, lounge area and an outside spa bath. Private patio
with lovely views and nearby swimming pool.
Motswedi (3 Stars) – A two bedroom one bathroom
thatched self catering chalet with kitchenette and outside braai area,
sleeping a maximum of four people. Situated on the plain in front of a
small water hole with magnificent views of the Magaliesburg Mountains.
Khaya (3 Stars) - A self-contained thatched guesthouse,
with seven twin en suite rooms, communal lounge and coffee bar. Swimming
pool and deck with beautiful views over the valley. Ideal for intimate
conferences, private functions and bulk bookings.Children under 5 years
stay for free and half price will apply for children between 6-11 years.
Leopard Lodge Facilities
The lodge has a 4 star grading and the main building houses the reception
rooms, restaurant, bar, conference rooms and large verandah.
The lodge has a peaceful atmosphere and yet, situated near Hartbeespoort,
it’s just a short 55km drive from the hustle and bustle of Sandton
and 60km from Pretoria.
This 248 hectare property abounds with bird life including the third largest
breeding colony of the endangered Cape Griffon Vulture.
Resident game includes Giraffe, Kudu, Blesbuck, Impala, Blue Wildebeest,
Red Hartebeest, Bushbuck, Warthog, Nyala and Zebra. Leopards are very
scarce but have been sighted occasionally, mainly at night.
Whether darkness finds you swapping a tale or two around the boma fire,
sipping port indoors or lying in bed listening to the “orchestra
of sounds” of the night, you cannot fail to be enchanted by Leopard
Lodge, with our olde world hospitality and charm you can be assured an
unforgettable experience.
The Tourism Grading Council of SA has awarded all our rooms with either
a three or four star grading.
GUEST AMENITIES·
Swimming Pool
Game Drives
Bush Walks
Ladies Bar with DSTV sport channels
Restaurant
Picnic Baskets
THINGS TO DO NEARBY· Hot Air Ballooning· Elephant Sanctuary·
Cheese Making· Boat Cruises· Visit a Cheetah Farm·
Sun City (Approximately 1 hours drive)· Magaliesberg Canopy Tours·
Golf· Horseriding· Magalies Meander· Quad Biking·
Maropeng
LEOPARD Lodge : Weddings
Leopard Lodge is your ultimate wedding venue for weddings of up to 200
guests. Our team of wedding coordinators pride themselves in service excellence
and will do all that they can to make your wedding day, the most memorable
ever.
Keeping this in mind we believe in personal service and therefore all
arrangements will be coordinated around your specific needs and requirements.
The spectacular view of Hartbeespoort and Magaliesberg mountain range
prove to be an ideal backdrop for bridal photographs taken on the wedding
day.
As part of the wedding package a complimentary bridal suite will be booked
for the bridal couple for the evening of the wedding and the wedding guests
can enjoy a discounted rate on all remaining rooms.
Menu: Our 200 seater verandah overlooks the Hartbeespoort
valley with breathtaking views, a perfect setting not only for wedding
receptions but also for light terrace lunches, private functions and sundowners.
A cuisine that lends itself to up market fare, with a unique combination
of South African influences. Food and drink plays a significant role in
the overall success of your wedding.
You will be delighted to find an array of menu selections available to
suit your individual requirements from up market African buffets to smaller
stylish plated menus. The venue has a fully licensed bar with an extensive
wine list.
Alternate Wedding Options:
Leopard Lodge offers several memorable settings in which to exchange your
vows in a less formal way. Etched in a country setting, is a thatched
Colonial style guest house named Khaya, overlooking a rambling valley
which engulfs the Hartbeespoort Dam.
Khaya is a venue best suited to small intimate weddings. Alternatively
our Bush Boma, uniquely positioned in dense bush approximately 200m from
the main lodge is ideal for a private romantic bush wedding. These venues
are best suited to smaller intimate weddings.
Join us for Sunday Lunch which is known for its generous buffet, an ideal
backdrop for an informal but romantic ceremony for a maximum of fifty
guests. This wedding option is ideal for those that do not require exclusive
use of our function venue.
LEOPARD Lodge : Functions & Events
Leopard Lodge hosts many exciting functions, events and themed parties
including:·
Private Partie
Product Launches
Boma Evenings
Yearend Functions·
Baptisms·
Black Tie Dinners·
Themed Parties· Bush Braais· Business Breakfasts·
Spa Treatments
We offer a personalised and professional service for all events and flexible
packages to suit both your budget and personal style.
Our team of function coordinators will guide you through the planning
of your function.
If you’re looking for something a little different then there are
so many themes that one can suggest. Add some zest to your function by
pairing a menu to suit your chosen theme:Ole! Fiesta Party – Spice
up your party with a Mexican Fiesta. With colourful party decorations
and tasty Margaritas you can’t go wrong.Fabulous Fifties - All the
Daddy-Os and Hip Cats will think your party is the Bomb!Mardi Gras
Alternatively ~ imagine an elegant dinner table set up
in the middle of a forest or a function in our Bush Boma uniquely positioned
approximately 200m from the main Lodge (suited to smaller groups of less
than 30 guests).
Our venue offers several settings in which groups can come together in
a less formal way. Join us for Sunday Lunch which is known for its generous
buffet, an ideal backdrop for an informal function.
Our sales consultants’ dedicated role is to ensure that your function
is handcrafted to suit your specific requirements. We carefully monitor
every element before, on, and after your uniquely tailored function. We
deliver a personalised service and indulge in going beyond the call of
duty. We look forward to discussing your function requirements with you.
The conference center is well equipped and air-conditioned.
Leopard Lodge is SAACI accredited assuring you of excellent facilities
and professional service at all times. We offer half day, full day and
overnight packages.
With the economic pressures we are faced with today, our Corporate clients
have found our facilities the perfect location to not only inspire their
team but to motivate, coach and unite them with a re-energizing spirit
in order to ensure the largest return on their most valued investment.
The main lodge building houses the reception rooms, restaurant, pub, two
conference rooms (with air-conditioning), pool area and veranda. Our venue
offers several settings in which to host corporate groups:
CONFERENCE ROOMS: The Giraffe conference room is accessed
from our reception area and can host a maximum of 30 delegates (school-room).
Our Zebra conference room, can hold up to 16 delegates (school room) –
also suitable to be used as a breakaway room. Khaya guesthouse is suitable
for small private conferences or corporate breakaways.
For something very informal, conferences can be held in the bush or under
our pool lapa. Large conferences (maximum 100 delegates) will take place
in the lodge dining room (best suited to day conferences only).
BOMA – MAIN LODGE: The boma at the main lodge with
its spectacular views takes the challenge for “potjiekos”
competitions, theme evenings (e.g. Bushman’s Fondue) or simply swapping
a tale or two around the fire.
BUSH BOMA: Is situated approximately 200m walk from the
main lodge. This is a perfect setting for our guests to get together be
it for a Braai, relaxed picnic meal or even to enjoy a Bushmen’s
Fondue.
SHONALANGA: “Place of the setting Sun”: A
bird viewing deck, ideal for delegates to get together to unwind, relax
and sip on sundowners.
LEOPARD Lodge : Restaurant
Soak up the relaxed atmosphere and the stunning views while enjoying a
sumptuous meal with family and friends at Leopard Lodge.
Our large Verandah overlooks the Hartbeespoort valley with breathtaking
views of the Magaliesberg Mountain range, making it a perfect setting
for light terrace lunches, private functions, romantic dinners and sundowners.
An a la carte menu is offered from Wednesdays to Saturdays and a buffet
lunch is available every Sunday.
The buffet menu consists of a wide variety of tasty dishes including cold
starters, salads, assortment of hot vegetable dishes, hot-pot of the day
as well as a carvery.
Finish off your meal with an assortment of delicious desserts and finally
a cheese board. All our dishes are based on country style cooking and
are prepared with the freshest seasonal ingredients available.
A cuisine that lends itself to up market fare, with a unique combination
of South African influences.Picnics can be arranged for those who prefer
a light meal in the bush. (Advance booking required).Please note bookings
are essential.
DIRECTIONS FROM RANDBURG/ SANDTON:
From Malibongwe Drive, follow the R512 past Lanseria Airport. At the farm
stall T-Junction, turn left. Pass Pecanwood Estate, take the Brits/Sun
City turning to the right. At the T-Junction, turn left (R560). Leopard
Lodge is approximately 4km’s from the turning, on your right.
DIRECTIONS FROM PRETORIA (OLD N4 TOLL ROAD):
Follow the N4 Toll road to Rustenburg. Where the toll road ends, turn
left at the top of the off-ramp. At the T-Junction turn right. Follow
the road past Pecanwood Estate, take the Brits/Sun City turning to the
right. At the T-Junction, turn left (R560). Leopard Lodge is approximately
4km’s from the turning, on your right.
DIRECTIONS FROM PRETORIA/ WONDERBOOM:
Follow N4 Platinum Highway to Rustenburg, take the Brits/Sandton off ramp
and continue left. Turn right onto the R560 at the Sasol Garage. Continue
on this road, through a fourway stop, drive approximately 8Km’s
further, Leopard Lodge on your right.
DIRECTIONS FROM OR TAMBO AIRPORT:
Travel West on the R24 from O.R. Tambo Airport - Keeping to the right.
Follow the routes towards JHB and Pretoria . Still keeping to the right,
remain on the R24.
Travel about 10km to Gillooly’s interchange. Take the N3 Pretoria
turnoff. Follow the N3 signs for approximately 14 km to the N3 (N1) split,
keeping in the right lane. Follow the signs N1 South towards Roodepoort/Bloemfontein.
Travel ±15 km and take the R512 exit at Malibongwe Drive.
Turn right at the stop street towards Lanseria and Brits. Continue on
the R512 past Lanseria Airport. At the farm stall T-Junction, turn left.
Pass Pecanwood Estate, take the Brits/Sun City turning to the right. At
the T-Junction, turn left (R560). Leopard Lodge is approximately 4km’s
from the turning, on your right.
GPS – CO ORDINATES:
EAST 27° DEGREES
SOUTH 25° DEGREES
Email Leopard Lodge Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com
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