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Welcome to Hornbill Private Lodge, your ultimate destination for a magical and unforgettable family getaway. Nestled within the magnificent 12,500 hectare Big 5 Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, our lodge offers a discreet and intimate setting, ensuring a truly remarkable experience for all.With three beautifully appointed bedrooms and a spacious living area, our self-catering lodge provides the perfect retreat for up to six guests. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature while still enjoying the convenience of modern amenities. Our fully equipped indoor kitchen, complete with a separat
Welcome to Hornbill Private Lodge, your ultimate destination for a magical and unforgettable family getaway. Nestled within the magnificent 12,500 hectare Big 5 Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, our lodge offers a discreet and intimate setting, ensuring a truly remarkable experience for all.
With three beautifully appointed bedrooms and a spacious living area, our self-catering lodge provides the perfect retreat for up to six guests. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature while still enjoying the convenience of modern amenities. Our fully equipped indoor kitchen, complete with a separate pantry, allows you to prepare delicious meals with ease. The open-plan lounge and dining room, adorned with a DStv, offer a cozy space to relax and unwind.
Step outside and be captivated by the beauty of our three outdoor lapas. Indulge in refreshing beverages at our bush pub, savor a delightful breakfast at the lapa, or enjoy an alfresco dining experience at our outdoor kitchen-dining room. With under-cover parking for three vehicles, convenience is always at your fingertips.
Prepare to be enchanted as free roaming game pay a visit to the lodge on a daily basis. Immerse yourself in nature's wonder, as you witness stunning wildlife roaming freely in their natural habitat. Located just 80 meters away, our lodge offers easy access to both a heated and cold pool, as well as a delightful kiddies play area, ensuring fun for the whole family.
As our valued guests, you also have full access to the range of exceptional facilities Mabalingwe has to offer. From exhilarating self or guided game drives to thrilling encounters with majestic lions, the possibilities for adventure are endless. Dive into our heated swimming pools, show off your skills on our tennis and squash courts, or unleash your inner adventurer through a variety of outdoor activities such as abseiling and paintball shooting.
At Hornbill Private Lodge, we invite you to embark on a journey of discovery, relaxation, and excitement. Allow us to create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
★★★★★ Friendly and very helpfull staff.Great Great Great facilities and location.We will be back, very soon!!
nicola collins
July 2023
★★★★★ We had a wonderful break at Hornbill Lodge - a lovely, homely lodge with fantastic outdoor facilities located near the caravan park in Mabalingwe. The complimentary red wine that greeted us was most appreciated as it was the coldest night of the year so far! The service from Paulina, Mieka and Gift was five star (including washing our car without us even asking!) - we couldn't have asked for more.... Read more
natasha pullen
December 2022
★★★★★ We loved everything about the lodge! It was so clean and comfortable. All the little touches like ice, wood, candles, was very appreciated. Thank you for friendly staff that took good care of us. We LOVED the game drives!! Thabang was excellent!! Thank you for a wonderful bush experience! It is a beautiful home, bird baths in gardens gave us endless variety of birds. Nyala and Hornbills provided... Read more
sandra o'kennedy
October 2022
★★★★★ Location right in the bush, yet close to pools and shop for the children. Lovely, excellently equipped home with great visiting lapa and stoep.Establishments response:Thank you, Sandra, for your 100% score and great review.We appreciate your feedback.Again our apologies for water supply problem caused by the Elephants, when the Elephants visited you at the Lodge. Read more
melita de villiers
September 2022
★★★★★ Had a fantastic weekend. We were very well looked after by the team; we'll definitely visit again!Establishment Response:Thank you for your excellent review – we appreciate it a lot. We are very glad that you had a wonderful stay with us and it was the team’s privilege to assist you. We are looking forward to your next visit!
Facilities
Airport Shuttle
Braai/Barbecue
Swimming Pool
Satellite TV*
Parking on Premises
Cosy
Fridge
Kitchen
Lounge
Safe
Shower
Languages Spoken
English
Afrikaans
Tswana (Setswana)
* Please enquire for further details.
Hornbill Private Lodge location
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Hornbill Private Lodge is 26.8km from the centre of Bela Bela (Warmbaths) , the nearest airport 111.5km (Waterkloof AFB Airport). *Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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Welcome to Hornbill Private Lodge, your ultimate destination for a magical and unforgettable family getaway. Nestled within the magnificent 12,500