Luxury, Self-Catering Accommodation

The lodge offers four luxurious and spacious thatched-chalets with an open-plan living and entertainment area. Each accommodating two adults and the option of snooza’s (fold up mattresses) for younger children, all accommodating up to ten guests in total (additional children on request – terms apply).

The luxury, thatched chalets have been carefully designed and positioned to maximise the spectacular views of the Pilanesberg mountains and the surrounding wildlife.

The luxurious en-suite bathrooms leave little to be desired with his and hers basins, a double shower and beautiful stone bath. And, for those wanting to fully immerse themselves in nature, there is also an outdoor shower to be enjoyed, in tandem with the sights and sounds of the wild. Each chalet also offers a tea and coffee station, bar fridge and lockable safe.

The main entertainment area is spacious and consists of a fully-fitted modern kitchen with a fridge and freezer. Boasting an automatic coffee machine, microwave and ice machine in the kitchen area, you can enjoy all of the conveniences of home-living without having to compete with other guests for the use of these facilities.

An eight-seater dining room forms the heart of the dining area, while the casual lounge lends itself to kicking-back and channel flicking – so now you can go on safari and get the score in the same weekend! The formal lounge is an area where you can relax and read, or head to the bar area for a few drinks. There are both wine and beverage fridges available for you to utilize on a self-stock basis.

The boma and braai area joins onto a large thatched lapa which offers casual seating and a large dining table for alfresco dining. If you’re not up for the afternoon game drive, spend your time lounging around the pool with a good book, or take a stroll to the thatched viewing-hide a few meters away. The lodge is surrounded by an electrified fence to keep you safe from the Big 5 animals that are regularly spotted in the area.

Take to the crystal-clear, blue water of the pool after a game drive, before enjoying an evening of stargazing, sipping drinks around the fire, and listening to the sounds of the African bush at night.

While Thutlwa Safari Lodge is available exclusively – guests can rest assured that a member of staff is on the premises 24 hours a day. The lodge is serviced daily for our guests’ convenience

Note: There is cell-phone coverage at the lodge, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi in the main area.

ABOUT THE BLACK RHINO GAME RESERVE

Black Rhino is a private game reserve that forms an additional ‘corner’ on the Pilanesberg National Park. It is on the North West side of the Pilanesberg, with its own secured, private entrance that is situated on the western side of the reserve. While ecological conditions at Black Rhino are very similar to that of  Pilanesberg, a noticeable difference is the sweet veld vegetation which complements Pilanesberg’s predominantly mixed sour veld.

Lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino (black and white) and the endangered African wild dog all roam free on the reserve. Welcome to Big 5 country! Antelope species to try and tick-off your sightings list include eland, sable, impala, gemsbok, tsessebe as well as springbok.

If you’re up for a challenge, keep your eyes peeled for the less popular ‘small 5’, namely the elephant shrew, the antlion, the buffalo weaver, the leopard tortoise and the rhino beetle.

As per the Lodges’ namesake giraffes are also abundant on this reserve. There are over 354 bird species waiting to be spotted and identified by those avid bird enthusiasts.

ACCESS TO PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK

The Black Rhino Game Reserve has established traversing rights with the North West Parks and Tourism Board whereby the privately-owned lodges within the Black Rhino Game Reserve are entitled to cross from the Black Rhino Game Reserve into the Pilanesberg National Park.

This allows you to enjoy the privacy of the reserve along with the richness of the national park, and to experience the abundant sights and sounds of the bush from the comfort of Thutlwa’s 10-seater, open safari vehicle.

Accommodation

Each of the 4 luxury 80sqm standalone chalets all has the following:

• King size / twin beds
• Air conditioning
• En-suite bathroom (bath and shower)
• Complimentary bathroom amenities
• Outside shower
• Luxurious cotton linen
• Bath & Swimming towels
• Outside patio with seating facilities
• Bar fridge
• Tea/Coffee making facility with a Nespresso machine
• Complimentary Tea/Coffee
• Electronic safe
• Hairdryer 

Kitchen

The large kitchen area is fully serviced and equipped with:

• Cutlery, crockery and glassware
• Large fridge/freezer
• Dishwasher
• Washing machine
• 4-plate electric stove and oven
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Microwave
• Ice machine

Outdoor

• Plunge pool
• Sun loungers
• Hot tub
• Firepit
• Braai/barbeque facilities
• Thatched lapa
• Formal and casual seating
• Thatched-bird hide

Indoor

• 8-seater dining room table
• Causal lounge area
• Flat screen LCD TV
• Satellite TV
• DVD Player
• Formal lounge area
• Bar area
• Wine and beverage fridges
• Guest toilet
• Wi-Fi in main area
• Air conditioning

• Comfortable walking shoes,
• sun hat,
• sunglasses, sunscreen,
• binoculars, camera,
• light, neutral coloured clothing,
• swimming costume,
• warm jackets,
• insect repellent, fire lighters,
• all food and beverages including coffee beans and Nespresso capsules.
• The water at the Lodge is drinkable, should you prefer bottled water, please bring this along as well.