Makhato Lodge 81,

Makhato Lodge 81 is a thatched self-catering bush lodge located in the Sondela Nature Reserve near Bela Bela. The Sondela Nature Reserve in the Limpopo province is a private game reserve just 150 km from Johannesburg, where you can enjoy the tranquillity of the bushveld, encounters with zebra, kudu, impala and giraffe, or a spot of bird watching.

Lodge 81 can accommodate up to 8 guests and comprises 3 bedrooms, an upstairs loft room, 4 bathrooms and an additional outside shower, and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. The first bedroom contains a king-size bed, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath, a shower, a toilet, and twin washbasins, as well as an outdoor shower. The second bedroom contains a queen-size bed and a shower en suite with a toilet and washbasin. The third bedroom has its own private entrance from outside, and contains a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower, twin washbasins, and a toilet. All the bedrooms have air-conditioning and ceiling fans. The upstairs open-plan loft room contains 2 single beds. This room has use of a downstairs bathroom with a shower, a toilet and a washbasin.

The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with a fridge-freezer, stove and oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, a dishwasher and a washing machine. The dining area contains an 8-seater dining table and chairs. The lounge features a fireplace, comfy seating, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV with a selection of DStv channels. There is a stunning lapa with a built-in braai and outdoor dining furniture. The house also has an outside boma with a fire pit. Undercover parking for 4 vehicles is provided.

Sondela offers an on-site restaurant and bar, a farmyard coffee shop, a general dealer for basic necessities, communal swimming pools, a wildlife centre, and the on-site Iketla Wellness and Spa. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy including game drives, horse rides, bicycles for hire, a 4x4 obstacle course, and guided quad rides.