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Rietfontein Guest & Safari Lodge

Game Lodge
Long Stay Special 15% off

Get 15% off on stays that are 5 nights or longer. Valid for stays from 4 Oct 2024 until 6 Dec 2024.

  • Capacity: 17 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Nooitgedacht Road, Rietfontein Farm, Bela Bela, 0480, Limpopo
  • From R950 R808 per night (sleeps 2)

Description

Rietfontein Guest & Safari Lodge is a tranquil self-catering farm with beautiful views from the top of the mountain and offers guests a real farm atmosphere combined with Bushveld and silence. It is suitable for groups and individuals for long or short stays.

This 505-hectare lodge comprises 2 units. The main Lodge House can accommodate 9 guests and comprises 4 bedrooms each with its own en-suite bathroom. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, basin, and toilet, while the rest of the bathrooms are fitted with a shower, basin, and toilet. Die main bedroom has a king-size bed and 2 single beds, and the other bedrooms are furnished with either single or queen-size beds. This unit boasts a living area with comfy couches and a TV with a full selection of DStv channels that is open-plan to the kitchen that is equipped with a gas stove, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, cutlery, and crockery, tea- and coffee-making facilities as well as a centrally located breakfast island and an 10-seater dining table where guests can enjoy their meals. In addition, there’s a tumble dryer for guests’ convenience in the separate scullery.

The Safari Unit can sleep 8 guests and has 4 chalet bedrooms. Each chalet bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, basin, and toilet. All linen and towels are provided. The lodge can be booked separately or together with the 4 safari chalet rooms and has its own swimming pool, sun deck, and boma braai. The Safari chalet rooms also have their own thatch self-catering Lapa with a boma braai and swimming pool, and can also be rented separately. This unit has access to the communal thatch Lapa area that has a kitchen fully equipped with a fridge-freezer, gas stove, oven, microwave, basic crockery, and cutlery as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities. The Lapa has a lovely dining area with a dining table, comfy couches, and a bar and features a Tv with a full selection of DStv channels. The front side of the Lapa walks out to a boma area with a sparkling swimming pool that is accessible to the guests.

This property offers guests amenities such as game drives, sundowners, 4x4 routes, cycling routes, and walking routes. Costs for the aforementioned can be requested on-site. The site also has a Shooting Range which consists of handgun shooting, targets, and an excellent 840m long range. Horses are part of the farm and personal interaction can be arranged. The wildlife that enters the lodge area during the day can be viewed up close. The crackling campfire in the evening twilight can let guests' minds wander on the horizon of a real African sunset.

Game that occur include Klipspringer, Sable, Blue Wildebeest, Livingston Elk, Blesbok, Ribbok, Kudus, Waterbucks, giraffes, zebras, and more. Bird watchers will also be able to keep busy as the bird life is legion.

Features

Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Secure Parking
Free Wifi
Conferencing Facilities

Facilities

  • Airport Transfers By Arrangement
  • Babysitting By Arrangement
  • Swimming Pool
  • Guided Game Drives As Extra
  • Braai Area
  • Guest Lounge
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Malaria Free
  • Personal Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Self Catering
  • Serviced Daily
  • Serviced On Demand
  • Free Wifi
  • Conferencing Facilities
  • WiFi

Activities Onsite

  • Horse Riding
  • Fishing
  • Bass Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
  • Guided Walk
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming

Activities Nearby

  • Fishing
  • Bass Fishing
  • Big Five
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
  • Swimming

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Dutch
  • Flemish
  • Zulu

Meal Types Offered

  • Dinner By Arrangement
  • Picnic Baskets By Arrangement
  • Teas
  • Meals By Arrangement

Conferencing Facilities

  • Air Conditioned
  • DVD Player
  • Flip Charts
  • Whiteboards
  • Internet
  • Television
  • Venue Up To 10 Delegates
  • Venue Up To 20 Delegates

Parking Facilities

  • Secure Parking

Payments Accepted Onsite

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Cash
  • Forex
  • Electronic Bank Transfer

Reviews

4.9/ 5

Based on 26 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Service
4.8
Safety
4.9
Guest highlights
Johnde G
Large group
5.0
It was incredibly peaceful and we saw a few animals. It was very nice. The environment is very peaceful and safe. The lodge itself was amazing.
Oct 2024
Yvonna M
Family with young children
5.0
It was top notch. It was an absolute feast to be able to stay at Rietfontein Safari Lodge. Annie and her husband are kind, considerate and good people...
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Sep 2024
Anita D
Family with young children
5.0
Tranquil woodland getaway. Just the place to rest and relax away from the city noise! The lodge is very well appointed and we had everything we needed...
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Sep 2024
Valerie B
5.0
Calm and quiet. Very nice stay, peaceful and quiet just for such a quick getaway.
Aug 2024
Claudia S
With friends
5.0
The hosts were so friendly and helpful. They made us feel right at home. Magnificent and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking.
Feb 2024

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  • Nooitgedacht Road, Rietfontein Farm, Bela Bela, 0480, Limpopo
  • Guests think Rietfontein Guest & Safari Lodge is in an excellent location
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  • Capacity: 17 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Nooitgedacht Road, Rietfontein Farm, Bela Bela, 0480, Limpopo
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