African Dream Lodge
Self-catering lodge accommodation in Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Limpopo
About Us
Perched high on a mountainside, the luxurious African Dream Lodge offers stunning views into the valley below and thanks to the low noise zone of the reserve, expect to hear the roar of the lions, giving all your senses a truly African experience. Just a 90-minute drive from Pretoria, it’s the perfect escape from city life!
Situated in the heart of the serene Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, this self-catering lodge acts as the ideal launchpad for authentic African wildlife experiences, with warthogs, kudus, and klipspringers among the regular visitors around the house. Game drives into the Reserve – using the private game viewing vehicle available on request with each booking – yield sightings of many animals including the possibility of seeing all the Big Five, with the lions situated in their own separate encampment.


The lodge offers 4 ensuite bedrooms with extra-length king size beds as well as a loft with single beds, for a maximum of 10 people. Indulgent bedroom features include luxury linen, aircons and electric blankets.
African Dream Lodge is the perfect year-round getaway destination. Depending on the season, relax around the fireplace in the winter lounge or chill out in the cool summer lounge – there’s even an ice machine to ensure you can enjoy a glass of something cold as you watch the sunset. The open plan of the lodge and the African décor, lend themselves to the best of the South African lifestyle and an authentic sense of the place.
Entertainment options include the braai area, swimming pool, dartboard, and pool table, as well as a TV with full DStv bouquet. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also offered. African Dream Lodge is available on an exclusive-use basis, with a minimum stay of two nights.
Amenities
Game Drives
Aircon
Electric Blankets
Ice Machine
Dartboard
Safe in rooms
Braai Area
Free Wi-Fi
Luxury Linens
DSTV Premium
Pool Table
Swimming Pool
Fireplace
Patio
Full Kitchen
4 Ensuite Bedrooms
House Rules
– Feeding of the animals are not permitted
– Low noise reserve, so no music or shouting
– Children must be supervised by parents when using the pool, or playing outside
– No pets are permitted
– No guns
– Driving after sunset is not permitted due to the Rhino protection policy of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve
– No drones can be flown inside Mabalingwe Nature Reserve
– No picking up of wood inside the Reserve, this carries heavy fines
– Should you rent the game viewing vehicle, it will be for the exclusive use of the African Dream registered guests.
– No day visitors allowed
- Binoculars
- Something warm for when you sit at the boma
- Torch
- Wood (we do have wood for sale at R30/bag, but this must be booked in advance)
- 2 Fridges
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- Tumble Drier
- Gas stove with electric oven
- Gas braai on deck
- Fireplace inside
- DSTV
- Ice Machine
- Nespresso Machine
- Pressure Cooker
- Microwave
- Knives and Forks
- Steak knifes
- Cake pans
- Pans and trays for oven
- Mixing and salad bowls
- Bowls for side dishes
- Bowls for snacks
- Pots and pans
- Wine glasses, whiskey glasses, shooter glasses, cooldrink glasses and beer glasses
- Espresso cups and coffee mugs
- Tea pot and cups
- Percolator
- Dish and washing cloths
- Tablecloths
- Tongs and braai tongs
- Gloves
- Apron
- Swimming Towels
- Courtesy towels (should you want to wash your make-up off or dye your hair) and need a darker towel
- Hairdryers in all rooms
- Amenities
All kitchenware is of high quality.
African Dream Lodge is the perfect year-round getaway destination.
Rates
* Refundable Breakage Deposit: Equal to one night’s accommodation. Refunded within 5 days after departure, should nothing be damaged or broken.
* Once-off Registation Fee: R650
R4900 / Night
Low Season
African Dream Lodge is available on an exclusive-use basis, with a minimum stay of two nights.
Low Season 2 – 5 April to 12 April 22
Low Season 3 – 5 May to 23 June 22
Low Season 4 – 20 July to 4 August 22
Low Season 5 – 12 September to 22 September 22
Low Season 6 – 12 October to 6 December 22
R5400 / Night
High Season
African Dream Lodge is available on an exclusive-use basis, with a minimum stay of two nights.
High Season 2 – 13 April to 4 May 22
High Season 3 – 24 June to 19 July 22
High Season 4 – 5 August to 11 September 22
High Season 5 – 23 September to 11 October 22
High Season 6 – 7 December to 15 January 23