Uzuri Lodge is on Mabalingwe Game Reserve in the Waterberg just 25 ks from BelaBela & 2 hours from JHB. It's equipped with all luxury amenities to make your stay relaxing and pleasurable, a home from home.
*The cozy Jacuzzi offers a picture window view onto the African bush.
*Games Room fun includes a pool table and darts board.
*Dine at the boma under the beautiful African night sky whilst you savour a true South African barbecue / braai around the campfire.
*Fun self-drive game viewing in the 11 seater 4x4 “green” game drive vehicle.
*Hear the night calls of the wild, including the roar of the Lions. Watch the game from the many elevated patios of the lodge. Have the Kudu visit you at your kitchen window or Elephant pass by below the elevated patio.
*Live the African dream and leave Uzuri Game Lodge with unforgettable memories and a sense of peace and contentment.
*Unlimited highspeed WIFI, DSTV, DVD players,
*Jacuzzi, Game Drive Vehicle, Games Room.
*Fully equipped large kitchen.
*Lounge / open plan dining room / fireplace.
*Games room with darts and snooker table.
*Jacuzzi Private 8 seater with picture window bush view.
*Gas braai on downstairs patio in need.
On-site & Undercover Parking.
OUTDOORS
*Splash pool with deck.
*Large boma area with fire pit and seating area.
*Open Breakfast patio set amongst trees, with view.
UZURI Lodge is FULLY EQUIPPED with linen, towels, all cooking utensils etc. Just bring your clothes, food, drinks. Helpful personal items you should bring: Pool towels, DVDs, games, binoculars, camera, and mosquito repellent, charcoal, firewood.
In Room Facilities:
Uzuri sleeps 10 people (11 if using the sofa couch upstairs in the lounge).
4 private double rooms (3 with queen beds, 1 with 2 single beds).
Main & 2nd bedroom have en-suite bathrooms/ shower. Other 2 private bedrooms share a bathroom.
5th bedroom (with 2 single beds) is open plan to games room with own shower / toilet.
There is also a sofa couch.
*Fully equipped large kitchen.
*Lounge / open plan 12 seater dining room / fireplace.
*Games room with darts and snooker table.
*Jacuzzi Private 8 seater with picture window bush view.
*Gas braai on downstairs patio in need.
ALL LODGE AMENITIES FOR YOUR EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE USE:
Area Information:
MABALINGWE GAME INCLUDES Africa’s “Big 5” Elephant, Lion, White Rhino, Buffalo, Leopard. Also, Hippopotamus, Giraffe, Eland, Kudu, Gemsbuck, Waterbuck, Impala, Burchell’s Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Caracal, Jackal, Spotted Hyena, Antbear, Warthog, Honey badger, Porcupine, & African wild cat. The LION are in a large enclosure away from the lodges, for the safety of guests on the farm. Walking / riding are at your own risk.
Property Facilities:
*24-hour security.
*Splash pool with deck.
*Large boma area with fire pit and seating area.
*Open Breakfast patio set amongst trees, with view.
*UNDERCOVER PARKING for 2 cars plus ample extra parking for 3 more cars.
*SERVICING: Serviced daily with helper/ host Johanna on site - every day (9-4) except for Wednesday. Saturday and Sunday she works half-day (9-12).
Attractions:
ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND MABALINGWE
1. Don’t miss a Wildlife Feeding excursion – Enjoy a talk & view the feeding of Lion & other rehabilitation or breeding project animals (spotted hyena, cerval cat, karakul, cheetah, tigers, genets, and wild dog) on a Sunday and Wednesday.
2. Mabalingwe Clubhouse and Restaurant - Just a 15 minute drive from the lodge, the clubhouse has a quality restaurant and ladies bar with amazing views of the bush, dams and rivers.
3. Kalahari Oasis Bush Pub - don't miss this gem, being the site where the iconic Castrol ads were filmed to be shown on South Africa's first TV channel. Also a hilarious old series featuring Boet & Swaer & Moegae. Ask the friendly barman to play you some of these video clips. Have a good laugh and a beer or cooler as you go down memory lane with all the 60s memorabilia. Give Fanie the Skeleton a hug and sit on the old cars. The pub is well sign posted from the end of the airstrip, opposite the caravan park. It's a great game viewing drive pitstop.
4. Other Mabalingwe Activities - include horseback game viewing, paintball, heated and large swimming pools, archery, 4x4 trails, tennis courts, squash, and putt putt.
5. "Elements" Golf course - only 3 k's from the lodge. From Uzuri Lodge head up to the t-junction at the main road, turn left and continue to the back gate, and exit the reserve there. It is just across the road. Please use own transport as the game vehicle is not allowed off the reserve.
6. Close to the reserve - Elephant Walking Encounters, Cheetah sanctuary, and more are available close to Mabalingwe.
