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Wetlands Game Lodge
Wetlands Game Lodge is nestled between the Versamel mountains, with only a 3-hour drive from Pretoria. It is a great family getaway, romantic treat, wedding venue, and conference centre. The peaceful lodge is ideal for a family getaway, a romantic treat, a wedding venue, or just to rest and be rejuvenated by nature. Wetlands Game Lodge enjoys panoramic views of rolling green hills and tranquil bodies of water overflowing with unique birdlife, providing guests with a choice of rooms and units for friends and families looking to get away. The rooms are furnished with comfortable king-size beds, some of which can convert to twin beds and a combination of single beds, or queen-size beds. The lovely rooms have en-suite bathrooms with a bath and shower or a shower only. All accommodations offer tea and coffee-making facilities, Wi-Fi access, and a TV with DStv is available in the English Cottage only. In addition, some of the units have a living area with a full kitchen for self-catering or an outdoor braai area. Please note that high clearance or 4x4 vehicles are required during the rainy season when booking the Fisherman's Cottage. Situated at the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, consisting of 10,500 hectares of mountainous grassland and Wetlands, Wetlands Game Lodge is a birder's paradise with over 300 species in the area and a wide variety of game and plant life can be seen on a game drive, quad bike adventure, or just by taking a stroll through the lodge. The lodge offers several activities, including horseback riding, hiking, bird watching, and fly fishing. Guests can visit the on-site restaurant and bar, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner arrangements can be made with the restaurant.
Area Info
Wetlands Game Lodge is approximately 7.4 km from the Wakkerstroom Wetland Hide, 33.6 km from Volksrust, 71.9 km from Newcastle Golf Club, 81.3 km from Mall at Mfula Shopping Centre, 132 km from Ermelo Mall, and 278 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Units and Rooms
Luxury King Room
Guests: 2
Comfortably furnished with king-size beds, each of the uniquely decorated rooms has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities are available. Guests have access to a communal living area.
English Cottage
Guests: 4
Built on the fringe of a lake, the cottage has 2 rooms with king-size beds that can convert to twin beds and en-suite bathrooms. The living area offers a full kitchen, a bar, a TV with DStv, and Wi-Fi. An indoor and outdoor braai is available.
Honeymoon Suite
Guests: 2
The lovely suite has an intimate and relaxing atmosphere overlooking the surroundings. The suite has a king-size bed, a full bathroom, a kitchen, Wi-Fi access and indoor braai. Opening to a private balcony, a telescope for stargazing is available.
The Stables - Noble Tune
Guests: 3
Perfect for 3, the room offers 3 single beds, 2 of which can convert to a king-size bed and an en-suite shower. Tea and coffee facilities and Wi-Fi are available. The room has a lovely view of the dam and surroundings.
Superior Luxury King Room
Guests: 2
Elegantly designed to blend in with nature, the room contains a king-size bed that can convert to twin beds. The en-suite bathroom has a bath and a shower. Tea and coffee facilities and Wi-Fi access are available.
Fisherman's Cottage
Guests: 6
The cottage comprises 3 separate units with twin beds and private bathrooms. The units have a full communal kitchen with a gas stove and an outdoor braai. Please note, during the rainy season a high clearance or 4x4 vehicle is required.
Standard King Room
Guests: 2
Overlooking the rolling hills or paddocks housing the young racing horses, the classy rooms are furnished with comfortable king-size beds. Each room has an en-suite shower and toilet. Tea and coffee facilities and Wi-Fi access are available.
Standard Queen Room
Guests: 2
Elegantly designed to blend in with the beautiful nature of the Wetlands Mountains, the rooms have queen-size beds and a relaxing ambience. Each room has an en-suite shower and toilet. Tea and coffee facilities and Wi-Fi access are available.
