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IN A LUXURY BUSHVELD ECOLODGE, 4 STARS TGCSA, COME TO EXPERIENCE SOMETHING DIFFERENT, A REAL AFRICAN EXPERIENCE WITH A LATIN TOUCH, OUR FRENCH “FINE CUISINE” AT L’ORANGE BLEUE, THE RESTAURANT OF THABA PITSI, THE BEST RESTAURANT IN LIMPOPO (TOP 100).
The quietness of Thaba Pitsi's 500 hectares wildlife sanctuary, without the intrusion of television, telephone and radio is the perfect getaway from the stress of city living.Thaba Pitsi Ecolodge is an oasis of peace and tranquility who offers an exclusive "Out of Africa" experience with ample wildlife and a beautiful setting, in a malaria free area. An experience to savour and enjoy! Thaba Pitsi, which means "Mountain of the Zebras" in Northern Sotho is situated in the Waterberg in Limpopo, the "Province of Peace".
Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve is located in close proximity to Gauteng: one and a half hours drive from the Johannesburg International Airport and one hour’s drive from Pretoria. he Waterberg mountain range in the Limpopo Province is noted for its moderate climate and is considered South Africa's last great wilderness.
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Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve is located in close proximity to Gauteng:
one and a half hours drive from the Johannesburg International
Airport and one hour’s drive from Pretoria.
The Waterberg mountain range in the Limpopo Province is noted for its moderate climate and is considered South Africa's last great wilderness.
Thaba Pitsi has been included in the SLEEPOVER (the Good Lodge Guide)
as part of the Top 10 most beautiful lodges in Mpumalanga, North-West Province and Limpopo Province.Only 3 lodges out of the 10 are situated in our province.
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LA VALIEE DE BLANDINE *** COUNTRY HOUSE
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| Adults Per adult per night sharing – R1.150- to R1.750- Per adult per night single – R1.500- to R2.150- (depending on the period of the year) |
Children We welcome children: from 0-2 years R195- from +2-12 years R575- to R875- For children sharing with adults. A nanny service is available on request. |
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Rates Include: Accommodation, breakfast and dinner (main course + dessert). Included Activities & a game drive ( one per stay ) & 14% VAT |
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| COUNTRY HOUSE DBB (5 rooms - 2/4 pers.) & 2 Bungalows (2/4 pers.) |
| Adults Per adult per night sharing – R850- to R1.150 Per adult per night single – R1.150- to R1.450- (depending on the period of the year) |
Children We welcome children: from 0-2 years R195- from +2-12 years R425- to R575- For children sharing with adults. A nanny service is available on request. |
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The Country House *** (TGCSA), “ la Vallée de Blandine ” is housed in a farmhouse, converted into a Country-house with modernity, “cozy African” style and tastefully decorated, offer:
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| COUNTRY HOUSE SELF CATERING (5 rooms - 2/4 pers) & 2 Bungalows (2/4 pers.) |
| Adults Per adult per night sharing – R495- Per adult per night single – R725- (depending on the period of the year) |
Children We welcome children: from 0-2 years - R125- from +2-12 years - R295 For children sharing with adults. |
Rates Self-Catering – package service include: Guest only makes their own food and drinks. |
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Rates are quoted in ZA Rand -
Except for the Linguistic Bush Camp where prices are given in €.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice
FIT bookings: full payment is required on confirmation of booking
Group Bookings: full payment and a rooming list are required 15 days prior to arrival.
Balance of payment by cheque, travellers cheque or cash.
No credit card facilities at Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve.
Prices quoted are subject to change without prior notice.
Cancellations:
More than 8 weeks prior to arrival – no charge
8-6 weeks prior to arrival – 20% charge
6-4 weeks prior to arrival – 50% charge
4-2 weeks prior to arrival – 75 % charge
<2 weeks prior to arrival – 100% charge
L’Orange Bleue our in-house Belgian-French Restaurant located at the foot of the Waterberg mountain, is housed in a turn-of-the 20th century (1907) farmhouse, converted into a restaurant with modernity, style and- hot orange and blue tastefully decorated. L’Orange Bleue has earned a proud reputation for its excellent service and fine cuisine, complimented by a selection of quality wines and popular liqueurs for connoisseurs of good living!
Aperitifs can be enjoyed on our thatched terrace or around the fire, while more active guests can work up an appetite playing a game of petanque (the French game of “boules”). The main attraction however is our exquisite cuisine, prepared with passion. "A la Carte" lunches & dinners accompanied by the chef's specialties form the ingredients for a gastronomic experience.
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The ambience of the bushveld, the interesting decor and the delicious Belgian/French cuisine make for an unforgettable romantic Afro-European experience. Check our menu often! We change it every 2 months. "A la Carte" lunches & dinners accompanied by the chef's specialties form the ingredients for a gastronomic experience. The ambience of the bushveld, the interesting decor and the delicious Belgian/French cuisine make for an unforgettable romantic Afro-European experience. We also propose some special menus for functions (birthday, St Valentine’s menu, Christmas menu...). On your request, we can also prepare different kind of splits such as crocodile, sucking pig and lamb.
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We propose you to experience an “Eco tourisme de qualité”, which means holidays in luxurious accommodations entirely respectful of the nature.
We can also organise Bush Camps, Linguistic Camps and Detox programs.
Thaba Pitsi ****Lodge with its African luxury tents (5) and his Ndebele bungalows (3) up there on the hill, in the heart of the nature reserve, speak of sweet dreams under the stars of the African sky.
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Also available on the Reserve:
La Vallée de Blandine: the *** Thaba Pitsi Country-house, is housed in a farmhouse, converted into a Country-house with modernity, 'cozy African' style and tastefully decorated, offer barbecue facilities, fire place, swimming pool & Jacuzzi. (5 rooms in “ la Vallée de Blandine ” + 2 bungalows (4 people & 2 people).
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The ****lodge’s accommodation are made up of 5 African bush tents & 3 Ndebele
chalets, all decorated in an African style. The total amount of guests is
limited to 22 people so as to ensure a tranquil environment and an excellent service to our customers.
African luxury tents:
Up on the hill, in the heart of the nature reserve are five luxurious bush/safari tents (3 of them cater for 2 people the 2 others for a family of 4). The tents are individually decorated, each with an en suite bathroom and are nestled in the shade of indigenous trees (more than 70 species) with a private wooden deck overlooking the magnificent hills and are separated of about 100m from each other. Thanks to this disposition, we offer you all the privacy you wish.
Ndebele chalets:
In addition to the tents, Thaba Pitsi offers “cozy” chalets with en suite bathrooms in a “chic” African style. Two of the chalets cater for 2 people (+ outside bathroom), while the other chalet caters for 4 people. The Chalets are close to each other and are situated close to the 2 swimming -pools and the rest of our facilities
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Also available below on the Reserve at walking distance of the “l’Orange Bleue” Restaurant La Vallée de Blandine, the *** Thaba Pitsi Country-house, “ is housed in a farmhouse, converted into a Country-house with modernity, “cozy African” style and tastefully decorated, offer barbecue facilities, fireplace, swimming pool & Jacuzzi.
Country House “ la Vallée de Blandine ”:
- 4 rooms for 2 people (DBB & SC)
- 1 family room 4 people (DBB & SC)
Bungalows:
1 family bungalow for 2 adults + 2 children (DBB & SC)
1 bungalow for 2 people (DBB & SC)
DBB or Self - Catering
Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve allows combining nature discovery with outdoor activities.
Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve offers different kinds of activities. n the first category of activities, you find all the activities that you can do on the spot, in the reserve and which are included in the rates. The second category is formed by activities for which you should pay an additional fee. Those activities can either be organised within the reserve or very close to the reserve. Spa treatments available on request. Visits are an other form of activities that most people will enjoy.
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Revitalize your mind, body and soul at our unique Bush Spa. Our fully trained therapist will pamper you with an:
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Accompanied by our game-ranger, guests can explore and experience the African bush in an open “vintage” Land Rover truck, on horseback or you can take game walks at your leisure. For the more adventurous, mountain bikes and quad bikes are available to explore the reserve.
Guests are likely to closely encounter, just about every non-threatening African animal such as the Zebra, Bushbuck, Blesbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Bush pig, Caracal, Duiker, Eland, Eagle, Giraffe, Grysbok, Impala, Klipspringer, Kudu, Oryx, Ostrich, Reedbuck, Red Hartebeest, Steenbok, Warthog and Baboon.
Wandering Hyenas as well as Leopards have been spotted from time to time The amateur birdwatcher will relish in the variety of more than 223 bird species. The amateur tree watcher will enjoy the variety of more than 70 species.
From SA Venues
"We had a wonderfull weekend at the Lodge. Sleeping in a beautiful decorated safari tent on top of the plateau. The food was even better and I think not only the food but this lodge belonges to the top 10 lodges in South Africa. Thanks to the most friendly staff ever met, and thanks for the great and very warm hospitality.
I'm sure .... Next time we bring our friends. They must see this and enjoy like we did.
Maarten and Anke
Johannesburg"
Date of Stay: June 2009
From Safari-Now
Great Weekend Getaway
If ever you need to getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and need to re-energize your batteries, this is the place. The staff was wonderful, the food - well you can't even describe how great it was. We had an amazing weekend, and will be returning and bringing along our friends.
Anonymous, South Africa
24-6-2009
How you were rated: Overall 99
Security 99
Friendliness 99
Cleanliness 99
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GPS LOCATION: S 24° 45' 52,6” - E 28° 13’ 14.8” or S 24° 45.874" - E 28° 13.247"
E-mail: matmax@gonet.co.za Address: |
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Conference: (minimum 8 delegates required)
"The Zebra Café", is an ideal and exclusive conference venue, offering accommodation and full conference facilities for up to 14 stay-over delegates and up to 20 delegates for day conference.
It is ideal for your company's "Bosberaad".
The conference equipment include:
TARGET DYNALI HELICOPTER SCHOOL: (Starting mid 2010) Training with a Dynali helicopter and be accommodated at Thaba Pitsi:
You will learn to fly on a two-seater Dynali H2S helicopter (Belgian helicopter). It is powered by a 150hp engine with turbo compressor. This means that the power is always available. In our hot and high altitude conditions the power is a priority in difficult circumstances. The Dynali H2S, a very safe and economic training chopper is easy and pleasant to fly, stable and has maybe the best “auto-rotative” capability of all piston helicopters on the market.
You will be lodged during your training course at Thaba Pitsi (Lodge or Country House).
Please do not hesitate to contact us : info@targetdynalisa.com
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Wonderful Thaba Pitsi
We had a wonderful weekend, so quiet & so relaxing. It was great to get away from the hectic every day life. The Food was fantastic, cooked to perfection! People from Thaba Pitsi were friendly, welcoming and such a pleasure.
— Shannon M.... South Africa
Fantastic Lodge & Divine Food
I just wanted to thank you for a lovely weekend spent at Thaba Pitsi Nature Reserve, Lee-Anne and I had a great time. The food was divine, the tents very cosy, and the atmosphere fantastic. Many thanks also to Martin for being a great bushman, chauffeur and horseman. We particularly enjoyed relaxing by the pool, the horse trek and quad biking. I would certainly recommend Thaba Pitsi to anyone who wants to getaway from the stresses and strains of city life and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of your nature reserve. Look forward to staying again sometime soon.
— James L.... Great Britain
Relaxing Time and Outstanding “Cuisine”
We were all so happy that we met you at your beautiful lodge. We've had really nice and relaxing time. The children took to school things that they collected at Thaba Pitsi to show their friends - feathers, tree bark, some colourful stones, a fallen bird nest. I wish we had stayed a bit longer. Next time we will.
Thank you for your hospitality and friendliness. Now we added some more beautiful memories to talk about.
Marc's cooking was outstanding and I wish he could teach my husband to do a few things also!
— Emilia G.... Greece
Thank You!
I just wanted to say thank you very much for the lovely weekend that we have spent at your lovely establishment. .
— Aniel P.... South Africa
WELCOME IN A LOVELY PLACE WITH WONDERFUL PERSONS
C'est un endroit formidable, hors du temps et hors du commun. Magnifique en octobre, avec les jacarandas en fleur. Marc, Nathalie et Marteen sont accueillants, dévoués, toujours prets à faire plaisir. L'atmosphère est cosy et familiale. La cuisine excellente, Nous ne nous en remettons toujours pas. Les enfants ont adoré, et nous regrettons déjà la quiétude des lieux, la beauté des paysages, les cocktails de Marteen, les papillottes de Marc, et la gentillesse de Nathalie. Ce fut un moment inoubliable. Nous reviendrons. Jean-Christophe, Stéphanie, Gwénaelle et Tristan Saint-Denis Ile de la Réunion.
— Anonymous, France
Xmas weekend at Thaba Pitsi
All 7 of us and two kids had an awesome time. the 6 year old didn’t want to leave yet. we found the farm house an excellent place to unwind after a very hectic year and would recommend Thaba Pitsi to anyone who wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. although our stay was short and we did not get to do much else the boys went quad biking and my granddaughter had a fabulous time with the horses. Thaba Pitsi will definitely see us again. Marc and Natalie made us feel very welcome.
— Rochelle G.... South Africa
Great Weekend Getaway
If ever you need to getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and need to re-energize your batteries, this is the place. The staff was wonderful, the food - well you can't even describe how great it was. We had an amazing weekend, and will be returning and bringing along our friends.
— Anonymous, South Africa
Wonderful
We had a wonderful stay and appreciated the hospitality of Marc, Nathalie and Martin. The setting was beautiful, the food was delicious and we left feeling re-energised and peaceful.
— Anonymous, South Africa
Thank you to Natalie, Marc and Martin for a fantastic experience
"Our recent stay at Thaba Pitsi was made with our family over the Easter Weekend. The atmosphere was relaxing, the activities were endless & the food - I'm not even going to tell you how mouth-watering the food is - you'll have to experience that for yourselves.
You're not treated as just another guest from the moment you arrive, you're treated as a member of their immediate family. Even that was evident when having an accident in Bela-Bela after leaving the resort - we were visited in the local hospital by Natalie personally, who conveyed well wishes from the all the staff.
We'll be back guaranteed and we'll be bringing more of our family with us.
— Evan & Carla D.... Australia
Very pleasant
We had a very pleasant stay although the weather did it's best to damp it down. The hosts make you feel at home and the food is very good. Martin's trips back and forth to the tented camp could be a bit hair raising but we had every confidence in him, he is a world of knowledge about the place and extremely helpful. We stayed in the family tent and we very comfortable. We will certainly return if we get the chance. Keep up the good work.
— Anonymous, South Africa
Thank you for the excellent Weekend that we spent in your lodge Thaba Pitsi
We were really delighted to spend this very enjoyable time together with my parents and my children.
Everything was perfect: both the bungalows and the "tents" were superbly decorated, very comfortable and perfectly clean.
The food was delicious and we really enjoyed every single meal: breakfasts with the excellent croissants and chocolate breads, lunches with the delicious warm goat cheese and duck carpaccio, and, last but not least, your wonderful three-course dinners, in the unbeatable charming and warm atmosphere of l’Orange Bleue Restaurant.
We also wanted to thank you for the excellent service provided: by yourself, always smiling and ready to respond to any of our needs, your husband for his exquisite cuisine and of course Martin and his very knowledgeable tours in the private reserve.
The local staff also does an excellent job in cleaning and maintaining the place and a special mention should be made for the excellent aesthetician.
Honestly, Mrs Soulet, we spent a wonderful time at Thaba Pitsi and we'll be sure to come again as soon as possible.
Congratulations on holding such an excellent place.
— Roxane dB.... Belgium
Thaba Pitsi is so nice !
Just to say thank you for a very enjoyable stay at your Lodge. You really have a beautiful piece of property, wonderful staff and a truly amazing restaurant. We love our food and wine and were very impressed. Francesca slept from 6pm last night to 6am this morning! Think all that wonderful fresh air exhausted her. She is still very happy.
— René B.... South Africa
Fantastic
Enjoyed the stay and highly recommend Thaba Pitsi
— Anonymous, South Africa
Bonjour...
Merci Buku for the wonderful hospitality. We sincerely enjoyed our stay. Wishing you and your team all the best for the year.
Our stay was relaxing and enjoyable. Pass our many thanks to Martin for the excellent reception that he afforded us.
— Mvuselelo & Thuli P.... South Africa
Great hospitality
The hospitality is great, good facilities and we would like to go back with a bunch of friends.
— Matodzi M.... South Africa
Hospitable and Relaxed
The place is very beautiful and guest house is well furnished and clean, even though more can be done . The owners are hospitable and made us feel at home and made sure we were always ok. As for the restaurant the food was divine and the chef is the owner. There is still more potential for the place , I will definitely go back.
— Anonymous
Thaba Pitsi
Most enjoyable , with warm and very hospitable hosts....excellent food as well
— Fani S... South Africa
Excellent
I wish there are more places like Thaba Pitsi in the world. As we arrived we were welcomed by a tame Eland. I have never seen anything like it. My family and I were treated as to we were royalty. We felt very welcome from the first moment and would like to think that we made new friends. My children especially enjoyed the living in nature experience. There was just nothing I could find wrong, would just like to thank them for such a lovely experience. We will be going back soon....
— Mindie j.... South Africa
"A truly fantastic experience”
The relaxation was wonderful and the food was out of this world. Thank you Marc, Natalie and Martin. We will be back."
— Peter & Frieda C.... South Africa
Fabulous
The reserve was smaller than we had expected but the experience was just what we needed, somewhere quiet and relaxing . Marc , Nathalie and Martin could not have been more welcoming and offered great advice and help with arranging sight seeing and trips. The food was fabulous, I loved the fact that there was no menu as such and marc never ceased to surprise us with his creations . We stayed in a chalet which was beautiful. I have raved about my stay and will definitely be recommending the lodge to others and hope to go back with my husband in the near future.
— Lesley ...... United Kingdom








