Tholo Private Game Lodge

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Tholo Private Game Lodge
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Tholo Private Game Lodge in Bela-Bela offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a balcony with garden or pool views, and a private entrance. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a hot spring bath, spa facilities, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a tennis court, outdoor fireplace, and a children’s playground. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African cuisine with continental and full English/Irish breakfast options. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views. Activities and Attractions: Activities include walking tours, bike tours, hiking, and cycling. Nearby attractions include Zebula Golf Course (21 km) and Sondela Nature Reserve (43 km). Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julio
    South Africa South Africa
    “Breakfast was great, location was good with a great view. Very peaceful and relaxing. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Host was very friendly and helpful.”
  • Nicolaas
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    “Beautiful and spacious property. Very clean with everything that you can need. Host was extremely friendly and could sort out any issue very quickly”
  • Elstea
    South Africa South Africa
    “Our second visit. This house offers everything you may or may not need. Exceptional attention to details. Great hosts that went above and beyond to accommodate us. Sad to leave. Didn't see the elephants this time but did see the rhino's so a great...”
  • Seshnee
    South Africa South Africa
    “Property was very clean and well kept. Kitchen had everything you needed and of good quality. The jacuzzi was a real hit and the breakfast was nicely prepared and well laid out. Comfortable stay for 8 people as the sleeper couches are in the loft...”
  • Elma
    South Africa South Africa
    “It was so nice having the chef make breakfast for us, The breakfast was just ok, didn’t have variety. the resturant breakfast was just basic, we had to upsize. We loved the kitchen gadgets, had enough cutlery, top of the range cutlery! the house...”
  • Hugh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Exceptionally well equipped lodge with stunning bush views, beautiful pool deck, fire pot, water hole, and excellent served breakfast. Great host and friendly staff.”
  • Marinda
    Australia Australia
    “Everything, house and location. Peaceful and tranquility. Lots of animals and everything you need to have luxury in the bush.”
  • Cornell
    South Africa South Africa
    “Awesome place, everyone enjoyed them selves. Clean and spacious. Most definitely one of the best lodges at Mabalingwe. We will definitely be back.”
  • Yandisa
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything. The host really thought about her guests when putting her property together for holiday stays. Everything is available, everything is of high quality and standard. The complementary breakfast was very appreciated”
  • Ulrike
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great establishment, provided everything that we required and more....”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Lynette

Company review score: 8.3Based on 878 reviews from 30 properties
30 managed properties

Company information

Hey, I'm Lynette! I am a dedicated host and enjoy travelling the globe. I have a beautiful family that shares my dreams and ambitions and we try to spent as much as time possible together but more difficult with our children now older and also pursuing their own career paths. I love meeting people from different parts of the world and I look forward to connecting with you as a host. I will do my best to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Property information

Luxury Self Catering Bush accommodation nestled in the heart of the Waterberg, Mabalingwe Game Reserve, Bela-Bela, Limpopo. We offer 4 large en suite bedrooms with baths and or showers and outdoor showers. Living room and large double volume rooms with added sleeping arrangements. 2nd Living room with extra seating and entertainment. Fully Equipped kitchen with all the appliances you may need. Huge deck overlooking the bush and natural landscape with watering hole. Sparkling pool. Heated Jacuzzi for the colder evenings Boma/Firepit and built in braai facilities. Gas braai/barbeque. Pool/Billiards Table, darts and board games. Uncapped Wifi throughout the property. Dstv and Netflix Back up Power available in the event of loadshedding keeping most essential appliances going. A game drive vehicle for self drives at a extra fee (Optional) Guided game drives (Optional) Chef services should you wish not to self-cater (A fee will apply and subject to availability) Full board options available on request. Mobile Spa facilities can be arranged on request.

Neighbourhood information

Tholo Private Game Lodge is situated in the Boekenhoutplaat camp of Mabalingwe Game Reserve (in the rolling hills of the Waterberg and home to the Big 5). We offer a spacious fully equipped self catering lodge but do have full board options available. Enjoy taking sun-downers on the deck overlooking a watering hole where game frequently visit. A heated Jacuzzi on the deck is an added bonus. We have air-conditioned bedrooms and comfortable beds and open spaces. Each bedroom has a seating area and is en suite. 3 of the bedrooms have private gardens for extra privacy. Large dining areas in the lodge and on the deck. Gas braai and boma as well as built in braai facilities. Guided game drives are available on request. Spa facilities and mobile spa facilities can be arranged. Kalahari Oasis is just a few kilometers away and you can enjoy horse back safari's or scooter safaris. A fishing hole and some fun activities for the kids are close by. Picnic safari's and breakfast can be arranged at an extra fee. (For some bookings this is already included) The predator park and Lion camp is close by and at night you can hear the King of the Jungle. Adventures with Elephants is a 30min drive and we will gladly assist with bookings. We are within 10min from Elements Golf Estate and just a 25min drive to Zebula Golf Estate.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • La Fera
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

Tholo Private Game Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 3,500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$201. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tholo Private Game Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of ZAR 3,500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.