Sondela Nature Reserve
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Child Policy:
Children of all ages are welcome at the Makhato Lodges, the Chalets, the Caravan Park, Tambuki and Moselesele.
The 5 Star Country House can only accommodate children over 16 years of age.
SELF-CATERING CHALETS
Our accommodation has been rated 4-Star self-catering by SATOUR and we are currently holders of the RCI Crown Award since 1993. Accommodation in our well appointed, self-catering chalets is available through rental, timeshare ownership or exchange, co-ownership or full ownership.
MAKHATO BUSH LODGES
Whether you’re visiting these privately owned lodges for a weekend or a week, these beautiful fully equipped Makhato Bush Lodges will offer you everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing getaway.
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 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.
TAMBUKI 4X4 CAMP
For rugged adventurers with 4×4 vehicles who like to be as close to nature as possible, our Tambuki campsite is the perfect option. This remote camp set around the base of a rock “koppie”, is strictly for the 4×4 camper. With its rustic appeal, Tambuki boasts an amazing open-air, hot water shower boma, flush toilets, and a magnificent central thatched lapa. 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 memories forever.
CARAVAN PARK
Our Caravan Park offers 89 demarcated standard stands, as well as 52 stands with private ablution facilities. All our stands have power and water points, as well as their own braai facilities. The Caravan Park is set around a spectacular thatched ablution block, which has been carefully designed to meet a camper’s every need, including built-in baby baths, a family bathroom and a separate bathroom to accommodate wheelchair users. The stunning Premier Lapa houses the bar and entertainment area and offers DSTV, pool table, table tennis and darts.
Other facilities at the Caravan Park include a swimming pool with built-in spa, kiddies pool, a traditional boma braai area and the one of a kind porta-potti flush. Campers are encouraged to take part in the resort’s recreation programme and can also keep busy with activities such as game drives, guided walks, horse riding, boeresport, pool games, volleyball, visits to the Wildlife Centre and lots more.
Child Policy:
Children of all ages are welcome at the Makhato Lodges, the Chalets, the Caravan Park, Tambuki and Moselesele.
The 5 Star Country House can only accommodate children over 16 years of age.
Deposit Required:
The full cost of your reservation must be paid within 48 hours of making the booking. The deposit slip must be faxed to
us in order to confirm your reservation.
Failure to do this will result in the automatic cancellation of your provisional reservation.
Should the reservation be made 48 hours or less prior to your arrival date, the full cost of your accommodation must
still be paid prior to arrival and the deposit slip faxed to us.
Should the deposit not be received in time, the reservation will be automatically cancelled.
Cancellation Policy:
A reservation which is cancelled or not taken up, is regarded as a cancellation and is subject to the following rules:
- For a cancellation made 31 days or more prior to the arrival date, 25% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited;
- For a cancellation made 30 – 21 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited;
- For a cancellation made 20 -11 days prior to the arrival date, 75% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited;
- For a cancellation made 10 days or less prior to the arrival date, or on the arrival date, 100% of the full
reservation amount will be forfeited.
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- Facilities for Children
- In-room Facilities
- On-Site Facilities / Services
- Services / Facilities in Area
- Activities in Area
FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Piccinini’s Bistro & Pub
Piccinini’s Bistro & Pub is the perfect spot to sit back, relax and enjoy your surroundings. Whether you sit by the log fire in winter with a heartwarming sherry or enjoy our famous tea and scones in the tea garden, Piccinini’s will certainly satisfy your needs and taste buds.
The Bistro is also situated right next to the farmyard and pool (poolside food and drinks are available) making it the perfect location for the whole family.
Iketla Wellness & Spa
Our Spa offers a variety of revitalising Beauty and Body Treatments. Be sure to include a session in the Kneipp Pool or Steam Room to make you feel refreshed, alive and de-stressed.
Trained therapists, quality products and assorted treatments have been carefully selected to enhance your overall experience at this welcoming and truly relaxing retreat. Awaken your senses by giving yourself that special pamper you deserve – you’re worth it!
Farmyard
Sondela Nature Reserve is not only a wildlife conservation area but also still a working farm and as such a large number of farm animals and farm implements are to be seen on the farmyard.
The delightful laughter and obvious thrill of the young children who flock to feed the various farm animals during feeding times are a pleasure to see. From milking cows to petting the tame sheep or admiring the boastful display of a peacock’s feathers, the farmyard offers young kids an experience which they will not easily forget.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Piccinini’s Bistro or a cup of coffee under the spectacular Maroela tree while watching your young children enjoying themselves at the Farmyard.
ACTIVITIES AT SONDELA
- Game Drives
- Wildlife Centre
- Guided Horse Trails
- Guided Quad Bike Trails
- Bush Expeditions
- Bicycles for Hire
- Activities Programme
- Cycling & Hiking Trails
- Bring & Braais
- Poolside Games
- Animal Farmyard
- 4X4 Obstacle Course
- Kleilat
- Junior Rangers
- Bird Viewing Excursions
JUNIOR RANGERS
It is our pleasure to present our all new, very unique Junior Ranger programme, in which we have upped the educational value and most importantly, the fun! After all, our motto is “Conservation through Education”!
The programme runs over weekends (on Saturdays and Sundays) and daily during school holidays. As children aged 3-18 take part, we have decided to separate the age groups in order to allow us to offer more age-appropriate activities and give each young ranger quality time.
The age groups are:
Ages 3-6: 09:00 – 10:00
This age group is specifically adapted to introduce these little ones to the environment. We build birds’ nests and colour-in pictures of animals using natural products.
Ages 7-11: 10:00 – 12:00
These busybodies spend most of their time on a dedicated mission through the bush. They collect different types of soil and learn how the soil affects the animal life, make leaf boats and bird hides from natural products and learn about the ecological role of different creatures in the bush.
Ages 13-18: 14:00 – 17:00
As these Rangers are starting to look into what they would like to do after school, we think it is important to give them skills that they can use if they were to decide on a career in conservation – these include firearm safety by target practice with pellet guns, guided game drives and guided bush walks.
For Junior Rangers in this age group who are serious about a career in conservation, we also offer the option to complete the full FGASA Nature Guide Level 1 with us. They will be provided with the learning material, workbook as well as a mentor to guide and work with them.
Further information and programme costs can be requested via email:
Antonet Behr: [email protected]
You can alternatively call Reception for further information: 014 736 8802
