Connect South Africa presents accommodation at
Kulungi Riverside Lodge, Grietjie Private Nature Reserve
Description of Establishment:
Kulungi Riverside Lodge is situated on the banks of the Olifants River in the Grietjie Private Nature Reserve, within the vast Balule Nature Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, and is a mere 30km from the Phalaborwa entrance gate to the Kruger National Park.
Luxury Tents:
2 totally separate, spacious luxury tents. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan, mosquito net, mini bar and a private patio where guests can view the abundant species of game, including four of the BIG FIVE walking in and around the surrounding bush veld. Each tent has a separate bath and shower and comfortably sleeps 4 persons. We regret that there is no air-conditioning in the tents.
Chalets:
5 private, totally separate, spacious thatched chalets. All chalets have an en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan, mosquito net, mini bar and a private patio where guests can view the abundant species of game, including four of the BIG FIVE drinking at the waterhole or at the river. The chalets have air-conditioning, shower facility only, and can comfortably sleep a family of four. An extra bed can be added for a 3rd child.
Self-Catering Units:
2 private, totally separate, spacious thatched units. Each unit has an en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan, mosquito net, and a private patio where guests can view the abundant species of game, including four of the BIG FIVE walking in and around the surrounding bush veld. Each unit has air-conditioning, shower facility only, and can comfortably sleep a family of four. An extra bed can be added for a 3rd child.
ALL:
5 private, totally separate, spacious thatched chalets, of which 2 are also self catering units and 2 luxury tents. All accommodation units have an en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan, mosquito net, mini bar and a private patio where guests can view the abundant species of game, including four of the BIG FIVE drinking at the waterhole or at the river. The chalets have air-conditioning, shower facility only, and can comfortably sleep a family of four. An extra bed can be added for a 3rd child. Each tent has a separate bath and shower and comfortably sleeps 4 persons. We regret that there is no air-conditioning in the tents.
Unwind during the heat of the day around the sparkling pool and later enjoy a cold sundowner on the lodges patio, boma area or at the cosy well stocked bar. There is a TV with full DSTV situated in the bar area.
The restaurant has a lovely light wooden and bush appearance, where all meals including a Full Hot & Cold Breakfast and 3 Course Dinner (Starters, Main Course and Dessert) are served each day/night. A new boma area has just been completed where outdoor dining under the stars can be enjoyed as well as a relaxing evening sitting around the large fire pit. By prior arrangements at breakfast we are happy to provide a Picnic Basket or a Light Lunch in the restaurant or around the pool.
Early morning and evening game drives with a ranger will reveal the wonders of the bush and enthusiastic ornithologists can view over 300 species of birds including the shy Purple Crested Lourie, the fierce and majestic Bateleur, to the rare Pels Fishing Owl.
Golf enthusiasts can unwind on one of the picturesque courses within easy driving distance from Kulungi and a must would be at the renowned Hans Merensky Golf Course where it is common to see elephant, giraffe, warthogs, baboons and a variety of antelope crossing the rolling fairways.
Other popular attractions in the area are the Amarula Lapa, Jumbo River Safaris, Masorini Iron Works,
Directions:
From Phalaborwa:
- Travel along the
- Turn left into Grietjie Private Nature Reserve
- Travel ±1km to the gate entrance
- Follow the sign boards for ±6km to the lodge
From
- Follow the N1 past Pietersburg
- Continue through Tzaneen on the R71
- At Gravelotte continue on the R40 towards Mica
- At the Mica intersection continue straight on the R40 (R530) towards Phalaborwa
- Turn right into Grietjie Private Nature Reserve
- Travel ±1km to the gate entrance
- Follow the signboards for ±6km to the lodge
General Facilities:
- 5 Fully Serviced Chalets with their own en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, hair dryer, mosquito nets, mini bar, tea/coffee facilities and private patio
- 2 Luxury Tents with their own en-suite bathroom (separate bath and shower), standing fan, hair dryer, mosquito nets, mini bar, tea/coffee facilities and private patio
- Laundry and Ironing services between 08h00 and 16h00
- Dining Room where breakfast and dinner are served
- Boma where guest can dine under the stars
- Secure Parking
- Electric fencing around the lodge to keep the elephant out of the gardens, all other wild animals roam freely
- Credit Card facilities for Master, Visa, Debit, American Express and Diners Cards
Recreational Facilities:
- Game Drives
- Swimming Pool (wooden deck off the pool soon to be built)
- Bar Area with an outdoor patio with umbrellas
- TV with Full DSTV in the lodge
- Board Games and games for kids to play around the pool area
Attractions:
- Cycad Reserve, The Big 5 Trees – 20km
- Amarula Lapa, Home of the Amarula Cream Liqueur – 25km
- Hans Merensky Golf Course where it is common to see elephant, giraffe, warthogs, baboons and a variety of antelope - 30km
- Phalaborwa Entrance to the Kruger National Park (Nov to Feb 05h30 to 18h30, March & Oct 05h30 to 18h00, Apr, Aug & Sept 06h00 to 18h00, May to July 06h00 to 17h30) – 30km
- Elephant Back Safaris – 40km
- Whitewater Rafting – 40km
- Hot Air Ballooning – 40km
- Microlight Flights – 40km
- Quad Biking – 40km
- Giant Baobab, The “Harmony” Giant Baobab Tree – 45km
- Mansoon Gallery – 50km
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