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Avani Lodge Private Nature Reserve
Avani Lodge Private Nature Reserve is renowned for the tranquillity of our environment, and the abundance of fynbos species within the reserve. Guests will feel the natural inclination to enjoy the freedom to relax and enjoy our facilities and the great outdoors. Our eco-friendly, thatched, straw bale and cob rondawels, each with its own private wood-burning Hot Tub, offer a rustic and quirky space where guests can expect nothing less than soul-feeding tranquillity and peace. Each unit accommodates two people only, except Parrastoel which can accommodate 2 - 6 people. Please go to our avanilodge.com website to view our 4 Sleeper truffle unit No babies or children due to the exposed Hot Tubs & wood-burning stoves. Absolutely no day visitors. No pets. Please note: Avani is 100% self-catering regarding consumables. Guests bring their own coffee, tea, salt & pepper, ice, fire starters & matches, body soap, shampoo etc. We provide a braai grid (burned clean, if you like it shiny, please bring your own), kettle, cutlery, crockery, linen, towels, fridge, cooker plate and ample wood for the hot tubs and barbeque.
Area Info
The Botriver area is one of those hidden gems waiting to be discovered by the fortunate. Once you exit the N2, you could easily imagine yourself being in another part of the world. It is farmy and fabulous with hidden game farms, award-winning wine and olive farms, fine dining restaurants, craft beer served with food made from grass-fed beef and acorn-fed pork. You will be astounded by the abundance of local produce.
Units and Rooms
Avani Lodge - Parrastoel
Guests: 6
Parrastoel is a large private unit set on the top of a hill with endless vistas. It can sleep up to 6 people. It consists of 2 en-suite bedrooms and an indoor wood-burning hot tub and fireplace/braai. No Children. No pets.
Avani Lodge - Oyster
Guests: 2
Cob-rondavels being predominantly cob-build, the temperature inside is very moderate. Oyster provides a spacious atmosphere to recharge your batteries. Only 2 persons per unit. Wood-burning hot tub and fireplace/braai. No Children. No pets.
Avani Lodge - Pine Ring
Guests: 2
Cob-rondavels being predominantly cob-build, the temperature inside is very moderate. Staying in this cob-rondavel will awaken your senses to serenity and space. Only 2 persons per unit. No children. No pets.
Avani Lodge - Hen Of The Wood
Guests: 2
Cob-rondavels being predominantly cob-build, the temperature inside is very moderate. Hen-of-the-wood provides a private hot tub in a cosy and sublime atmosphere to recharge your batteries. Only 2 persons per unit. No Children. No pets.
Avani Lodge - Hedgehog
Guests: 2
Price per unit. Being predominantly cob-build, the temperature inside is very moderate. Named after a very tasty mushroom, Hedgehog will surprise you with amazing views in a tranquil setting. Only 2 persons per unit. No Children. No pets.
Avani Lodge - Magic
Guests: 2
This unit is for two people only. Magic has a bathroom/shower en-suite inside and a spacious under roof braai/dining area outside. The private, secluded stargazing Hot Tub is set on a deck overlooking the mountainside. This unit is the perfect romantic ge
