Fast Facts
| Location |
Southern part of Thornybush Game Reserve |
| Malaria area |
Yes |
| Big 5 game reserve |
Yes |
| Getting there |
6.5 hours by road from Johannesburg
Daily scheduled flights Johannesburg to Hoedspruit and a 1 hour road transfer to the lodge |
| Total number of rooms |
4 (maximum 8 guests) |
| Type of accommodation |
Luxury suites |
| Children under 12 years accepted? |
On request |
Rates Per Person Per Night Sharing
| Validity |
Special rate for advance booking |
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17 January - 31 January 2012
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R 1,828.00 |
| 01 February - 20 December 2012 |
R 1,983.00 |
NORMAL SELLING RATE - R 2,633.00
RECEIVE A 40% DISCOUNT
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| ** SPECIAL OFFERS ** |
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Min / max stay 3 nights!
Valid 17 January - 15 December 2012 - R 1,597.00
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** Surcharges may apply over holiday periods & long weekends
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Prices include
- Luxury accommodation
- Dawn & dusk safaris in open Land Rovers & Bushveld walks
- Bush walks
- All meals
- Teas, coffees & snacks
Single Supplement
- There will be a supplement of 50% on the per person sharing rate for single accommodation
Children
- Please note, children are accepted at Waterbuck on a request basis only
- Children 0-2 years are accommodated on a complimentary basis
- Children 2 – 5 years will pay R 457.00 & 6 – 11 years will pay R 914.00
- Please note children under the age of 6 years will not be permitted on game drives
- Children between the age of 6 & 12 years are permitted on drives at the discretion of the game ranger
Notes
- Minimum 2 nights stay
- Prices exclude the conservation fee of R 60.00 per person per booking as well as the TOMSA levy of R 5.70 per person per night (these amounts must be pre-paid)
About Waterbuck Lodge
Waterbuck Lodge, exquisitely positioned in the southern part of The Thornybush Game Reserve boasts 4 air-conditioned luxury suites with magnificent views from both the generous sized bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms.
In between exciting dawn and dusk safaris in open Land Rovers, take time to relax and enjoy the central entertainment and dining area, flanked by an inviting swimming pool and bar area. Or you are invited to simply withdraw into the sounds of the African bush on the tanning deck or lazing by the swimming pool. The main deck area continues to provide a further comfortable watch point to the abundant wildlife whose home is the feature watering hole adjacent to the lodge.
Room Features
- Air conditioning
- Overheard fans
- Terrace/balcony
- Minibar
- Separate bath and shower
- Plunge pool
- Outdoor shower
- Umbrellas
- Torches, candles and matches
- Bathroom amenities
- Safe in the room
Lodge Features
- Main lounge
- Dining room
- Swimming pool
- library
- Boma
- Bar
Activities
- Game Drives - included in rate
- Bush Walks - included in rate
- Ballooning - additional cost
- Helicopter flips - additional cost
- Cheetah breeding projects - additional cost
Directions
Waterbuck Game Lodge Directions (Southern part of Thornybush Game Reserve) From the South on the R 40 (from Bushbuckridge)
- Continue through Acornhoek towards Klaserie
- Continue for about 7 km
- Turn right towards Hoedspruit just before Klaserie which remains the R40
- Continue for 24 km towards Hoedspruit - Turn right at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road.
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue 9km (gravel road
From the North on the R 40
- At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge.
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue 9km (gravel road) and turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve gate.
From Johannesburg to Thornybush Game Lodge:
- The N12 to Witbank, where the N12 highway links up with the N4 highway.
- Continue with the N4 in the direction Nelspruit.
- Approximately 60 km past Middleburg take the R 540 to your left.
- Travel though the towns of Belfast and Dullstroom to Lydenburg
- Take the R 36 (which becomes to R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Origstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass.
- At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge.
- Continue 6 km and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road.
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue 9km (gravel road) and turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve gate.
From Johannesburg to Waterbuck:
- The N12 to Witbank, where the N12 highway links up with the N4 highway.
- Approximately 60 km past Middleburg take the R 540 to your left.
- Take the R 36 (which becomes to R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Origstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass.
- At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge.
- Continue 6 km and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road.
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue approx. 16km (gravel road) and turn into Waterbuck Lodge’s Gate and continue to the lodge as directed
From Pretoria to Thornybush Game Lodge:
- Take the N4 in the direction Nelspruit.
- Approximately 30 km past Middleburg take the R 540 to your left.
- Travel though on the town of Belfast and Dullstroom to Lydenburg.
- Take the R 36 (which becomes to R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Origstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass.
- At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge.
- Continue 6 km and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road.
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue 9km (gravel road) and turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve gate.
From Pretoria to Waterbuck Lodge:
- Take the N4 in the direction Nelspruit.
- Approximately 30 km past Middleburg take the R 540 to your left.
- Travel though on the town of Belfast and Dullstroom to Lydenburg.
- Take the R 36 (which becomes to R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Origstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass.
- At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge.
- Continue 6 km and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road.
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue approx. 16km (gravel road) and turn into Waterbuck Lodge’s gate and continue to the lodge as directed
From Swaziland to Thornybush Game Lodge:
- From Jeppe's Reef border post, follow the R 570.00 north in the direction Malelane.
- Take the N4 highway in the direction of Nelspruit for 64 km.
- On arrival in Nelspruit turn right on the R 40 in the direction White River.
- Continue Through White River, Hazyview and Bushbuckridge to Klaserie.
- 24 km after Klaserie turn off - turn right at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road.
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue 9km (gravel road) and turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve gate.
From Swaziland to Waterbuck Lodge:
- From Jeppe's Reef border post, follow the R 570.00 north in the direction Malelane.
- Take the N4 highway in the direction of Nelspruit for 64 km.
- On arrival in Nelspruit turn right on the R 40 in the direction White River.
- Continue Through White River, Hazyview and Bushbuckridge to Klaserie.
- 24 km after Klaserie turn off - turn right at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road.
- Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
- Continue approx. 16km (gravel road) and turn left into Waterbuck Lodge's gate and continue to the lodge as directed
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