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With in our portfolio of luxury bush lodges close to Johannesburg, Zwahili Game Lodge embraces a true African experience in nature. Experience spectacular sunsets from an extended timber deck. Zwahili accommodates a maximum of 20 guests, thereby ensuring a personal and tranquil experience further enhanced by excellent cuisine.
Game drives are conducted by experienced rangers, as well as guided bush walks and excursions. Bird viewing is popular with over 400 species seen on the reserve. This is not a Big 5 reserve, the only Big 5 animals present are lion.
The lion which have recently been re-introduced onto the Springbok Flats, for the first time in 80 years, in a bid to conserve the species. These lions are in a separate enclosure. There are other predators present on the reserve, however they are rarely ‘spotted’; leopard, caracal, brown hyena, several varieties of felids, including serval and the African Wild cat.
At Zwahili you can also enjoy guided bush walks and excursions ascending “Witkop” for afternoon sundowners and African sunsets.
ACCOMMODATION
Main Lodge Rooms – consist of 3 luxury en-suite rooms. The Rhino Room is a standard queen size suite, with en-suite shower and a private balcony. The Cheetah Room is a queen size suite, furnished in true African style, complemented with balcony with a breath-taking view of the bush. As a nightcap enjoy evening viewing of the game from your private balcony overlooking the waterhole. The Elephant Room is a spacious king size suite with private balcony and “His & Hers” en-suite bathrooms, one containing a bath and another with shower.
Safari Suites – Within walking distance of the main lodge are the tented camps. Lantern lit paths lead to Kifu (desire), Matumba (magic potion), Rafiki (friend), Madiba (old man), Safiri (journey) & Utambo (space), finding easy residence within Acacia-thorn and Bushveld. The interior appointments draw inspiration from the colonial ethos, with only the wildlife as witness of the invigorating outside shower for two. Joined by the glaze African sky, these king size units redefine the concept of solitude. Here, after an exhilarating day in the African bush you can journey into dreams.
Executive suites – Namely Rafiki and Madiba newly built in November 2014 offering luxury comfort. Each king size suite has an open plan lounge area with a flat screen TV, satellite service & mini bar leading to a private deck with a plunge pool and uninterrupted views. The luxurious en-suite bathroom with ball and claw bath, his and hers basins, separate toilet & spacious indoor and outdoor shower.
Royal African Suite – the presidential suite is the epitome of regal opulence and grandeur. Immerse yourself in the gentle sounds of nature with a breath-taking view of the African Bush. Personalised service and absolute privacy. The suite contains a lounge with satellite television, fireplace, en-suite bathroom with shower, ball & claw bath, his & hers basins, separate WC & bidet and outside shower for two. Private viewing deck with plunge pool. While sipping an ice cold Chardonnay, experiencing the most spectacular sunsets, you’ll find unsurpassed peace and tranquillity while in the distance nocturnal life comes alive.
ABOUT THE WATERBERG REGION
This exclusive private game lodge is situated 2 hours north of Johannesburg in a malaria free area at the foot of the Waterberg in the bushveld region of the Limpopo Province.
The area has a rich history where rock paintings are still visible on the walls of caves, showing past inhabitance of Hunter Gatherer, Koi and Bantu paintings. Bead making sites, a rain controlling site and remains of a bantu city have been discovered. “Witkop” an archaeological site, going back in time to when the “bittereinders” , at the helm of Boer Generals, utilized this Koppie as a hideout from the British for almost two years during the Anglo Boer War. “Witkop” stands proud in bearing homage to a period in history not to be forgotten.
Additional Activities
This area is a haven for avid birders with over 400 species of African Birds including rare sightings such as lizard buzzard and brown snake eagle.
Zwahili Private Game Lodge & Spa is not located within a Big 5 Game Reserve. The reserve is enriched with general wildlife and lion hosted in a private enclosure within the reserve.
