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Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Pilanesberg Safaris

The vicinity of Pilanesberg National Park is a popular place for tourists to visit, and the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge provides a convenient location in this area. Pilanesberg National Park is a malaria-free game area, and conveniently only a two-hour drive from Johannesburg’s city centre.

In the Pilanesberg National Park, the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge can be found on the more wooded areas of the lower slopes of the extinct volcano that now serves as a prominent landmark. This four-star lodge is well-known for the breathtaking scenery that surrounds it as well as the exciting Big Five wildlife encounters that guests have the opportunity to experience.

Your stay will be more pleasurable as a result of the extensive variety of amenities that are offered at your disposal by the resort. You will have access to convenient amenities such as free Wi-Fi in all of the rooms, accessibility features for guests with disabilities, a luggage storage area, Wi-Fi in public areas, and a parking lot. 

The guestrooms come equipped with everything an individual might require for a restful night’s sleep, including essential conveniences. In certain guest rooms, guests will find carpeting, televisions with LCD or plasma screens, smoke detectors, and wireless internet.

At the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, you will find amazing facilities, helpful staff, and proximity to everything that Pilanesberg has to offer. In addition, the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is conveniently located. Take advantage of the many different recreational opportunities that are provided by the hotel, including its outdoor pool, spa, massage services, children’s playground, and kids club.

The Pilanesberg is home to a wide variety of wildlife. You can take in the abundant variety of avian and mammalian species that make the Pilanesberg their home while you are being lavishly pampered in the sumptuous spa at the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge. 

You should spoil yourself with some high-quality food and wine for dinner. You could also have a feast outside in the open air, surrounded by the cosy warmth of a boma fire while taking in the exotic sounds of an African night.

Guests of Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge have access to a wide variety of outdoor and recreational opportunities, including game drives, guided bush walks, stargazing, an underground hide equipped with a webcam, tennis, table tennis, rock climbing, and many other options. In addition, the Lodge is well-equipped to host a variety of events, such as conventions, special gatherings, and activities for team building. 

If you are planning a trip to the bushveld soon, the Pilanesberg Lodge should be on your list of potential places to stay because of its seclusion.

Accommodation

The guestrooms provide all of the essential conveniences for a restful night’s sleep. You have the option of selecting a Standard Family Room, an Executive Studio Room with two double beds, a Standard Double Room with two double beds and a sleeper couch, a Standard Room with two twin beds, a Standard Double Room with one king-size bed, a Standard Room with two twin beds, or an Executive Studio Room with two double beds.

These rooms offer the following:

  • Minibar (stocked on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom with separate shower
  • DSTV
  • Telephones
  • Coffee & Tea making activities
  • Hairdryer
  • International multi- plugs and electronic safes

Facilities

The facilities at the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge are second to none.

The restaurant serves a hearty English breakfast in the morning. A buffet lunch and carvery dinner serve international fare as well as traditional South African fare. The restaurant has a beautiful view of a waterhole and a landscape of granite rock formations.

Other facilities and convenient services include:

  • 2 bomas
  • Restaurant and bar
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Mini-Bar
  • Spa
  • Children’s playground
  • Babysitting Services
  • Room Service
  • Gift Shop
  • Game Room
  • Tennis Court
  • Rock climbing wall
  • Complimentary internet access
  • Conference facilities for up to 264 delegates
  • Medical service on call
  • Underground hide
  • Concierge
  • Currency Exchange

All conference aids and facilities, including a 35mm slide projector, wall screen, VHS video recorder, television, overhead projector, lectern, public address system, flipcharts, whiteboards, data and video projector, lapel microphone system, ISDN lines, secretarial service, photocopying, E-mail, Internet, and workstations, are available.

Activities

The lodges in Pilanesberg National Park offer a wide range of activities, from game viewing to cultural experiences and beauty treatments.

During game drives in open safari vehicles, close encounters with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo are possible. A plethora of game, including rare species such as wild dogs and cheetahs,  can be seen.

A hot air balloon ride over Pilanesberg National Park is a meditative experience. There will be no turbulence, and the only sound will be the burner occasionally firing.

Exploring the bush on foot will provide a more intense experience in many ways. With your knowledgeable guide, you will learn the details that make Pilanesberg’s unique environment work. On foot, things that are easily overlooked on game drives are revealed.

Spas are a common amenity in luxury safari lodges. You can spend your afternoons being pampered in a beautiful setting with beautiful views.

Health and beauty spas are a popular feature in luxury safari lodges. You can spend your afternoons being pampered in a beautiful setting with beautiful views.

Quad Bikes – A quad bike is a great way to get around in rough terrain. Quad bike tours are led by knowledgeable guides and are suitable for even inexperienced riders. Experience the rush of racing through breathtaking scenery with the wind in your face.

Archery – Try out this ancient sport. Archery is a sport that requires accuracy and focus. The guides will show you how to maximise the power of the bow.

Birding Safaris – To believe the diversity of birdlife in Southern Africa, you must see it for yourself. Bring binoculars and a camera to see some of the over 300 bird species found in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The large raptors are fascinating, but the detail and colour of the smaller species are equally so.

Photographic Safaris – The Big 5 were once the most dangerous and prestigious species to hunt. Wildlife photography, on the other hand, has long been more popular than game hunting. Game vehicles of today will be specifically designed to capture African animals. Not only are the rangers and guides knowledgeable about the fauna and flora, but they are also avid photographers who are always eager to assist you in capturing the perfect shot.

Tribal Dancing – The combination of movement and music appeals to the human soul on a very basic level. Immerse yourself in this uplifting aspect of traditional African culture by learning to move to traditional African rhythms.

While game drives and bush walks are not always suitable for young children, many lodges have playgrounds or educational activities designed specifically for them. Young safari enthusiasts will learn about Southern Africa’s fauna and flora in a fun and educational way.

Tennis is an excellent way to exercise in between game drives. Spend a few sets working up a sweat with friends or other guests, then cool off in the pool.

Rates

Rates are in South African rand and include 15% VAT for either full board or dinner, bed and breakfast.

The amount will also differ depending on whether you stay in the low season (1 May to 31 August) or high season (1 September to 30 April), as well as whether you stay in a Standard Room Double, Executive Room Single, or Executive Room Double.

Rates are subject to change based on occupancy at the time of booking.

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast rates include one game drive per day, while Full Board rates include lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast, and two game drives per day.

Only Standard Rooms can accommodate children.

If sharing with one or two adults, children aged 12 and under will be accommodated free of charge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, including one game drive.

Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated on a room-only basis for free, but meals and game drives will be charged. Children sharing a room will be charged the full adult rate.

You might also like our Lush Safari Lodge or Mbazo Lodge.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Are Game Drives included in the rates for Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge?

Rates for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast also include one game drive per day while Full Board rates are inclusive of Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast and two game drives per day.

 

Is Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge easily accessible?

Yes, Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is located close enough to South Africa’s busiest airport – less than 2 hours’ drive from Johannesburg.

 

Are there activities other than game drives available to keep guests at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge entertained?

Pilanesberg National Park lodges provide a variety of activities ranging from game viewing to cultural experiences and beauty treatments.

 

Is Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge child-friendly?

Yes, if sharing with one or two adults, children aged 12 and under will be accommodated free of charge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, including one game drive. Children aged 13-17 years will be accommodated on a room-only basis for free, but meals and game drives will be charged. Children sharing a room will be charged the full adult rate.