Conservation fees

A conservation fee of R200 per adult and R100 per child per stay goes directly toward protecting Mabula’s wildlife and natural habitats.

Children under 5 years stay free of charge.

Speed limit

For the safety of both guests and animals, please keep to the 30 km/h speed limit while driving within the Mabula Game Lodge reserve.

Safety precautions

To ensure your safety and the wellbeing of the reserve, please remain in your vehicle unless you are in a designated area.

Cell phone coverage

Cellular signal is available throughout the property, so you can stay connected while still feeling completely immersed in the bush.

Contact

For any queries, please call us on +27 (0)14 734 7000.

Emergency Contact Number

• Lodge: +27 (0)14 734 7000.
• Reservations: +27 (0)11 576 4367/6/5 / +27 (0)82 587 3529.

Children under 12 years of age can be accommodated with parents in the same room. The lodge has a limited number of extra beds so it is subject to availability.

• 0 – 5 years of age: Complimentary when sharing with full paying adults.
  Permitted on safaris at manager’s discretion, however they are not permitted to view the big cats (i.e. Lion and Leopard).
• 6 – 11 years of age: Pay published child rate when sharing with two full paying adults. Full adult rate applicable if occupying their own room or if sharing with one full paying adult. Permitted on safaris at manager’s discretion.
  A maximum of two children under 12 years can share with parents in a family room. Permitted on game drives.
• 12 years and older: Considered as adults and accommodated in their own rooms. Pay full adult rates.
• Triple sharing: Not applicable, family rooms can be only accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children.

Mabula Game Lodge enjoys a summer rainfall climate, with around 481mm of rain annually. January is the wettest month (average 95 mm) while June is the driest.

Daytime highs average 28.8°C in the summer in January, while crisp winter days in June average 19.9°C. The region is coldest in July, and nights can be particularly chilly, with lows of around 2.7°C, so pack accordingly.

Perfect summer safari packing

• A sun hat or cap for protection against the African sun
• Breathable cotton or linen shirts and shorts
• Warm layers for evenings and mornings
• Closed shoes with socks for bush walks
• Comfortable sandals for relaxing around the lodge
• A swimsuit and sunscreen for the pool
• A camera with spare batteries and a memory card
• Binoculars
• Mosquito repellent

Perfect winter safari packing

• A warm jacket, gloves, beanie, and earmuffs for chilly safari drives
• Long-sleeved shirts and comfortable trousers
• A thermal base layer for extra-cold mornings
• Closed shoes and thick socks for bush walks
• A travel blanket or shawl for added warmth on drives
• Comfortable loungewear for fireside evenings
• A camera and binoculars to make the most of clear winter light

(Estimated Driving Time: 2 – 2.5 Hours)

• Head northeast on Marco Polo Rd towards Kenmarc St | 350m
• Turn left onto Louis Botha Rd | 650m
• Turn Right onto Tempelhof South St | 300m
• Turn left onto Atlas Rd / M43 | 1.5km
• Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 41, and follow signs for Kempton Park / R21 / Pretoria and merge onto R21 | 1.7km
• Merge onto R21 | 31.3km
• Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 134 for N1 North towards Polokwane | 1.6km
• Merge onto N1 | 70.2km
• Take Exit 238 to Bela-Bela
• Head northwest on R516 toward Khota St | 2.8km
• Turn right onto Marx St / R101 | 550m
• Turn left onto Potgieter Rd | 160m
• Turn right onto Richie Rd | 220m
• Turn left onto Voortrekker Rd | 800m
• At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Rooiberg Rd | 230m
• Continue onto R516 | 33km
• Take the D2533 | 4.1km
• Turn onto D1000 | 7.4km
• Mabula Game Lodge will be on your left

(Estimated Driving Time: 2 – 2.5 Hours)

• Get on the N1 Western Bypass | 8 min (4.8 km)
• Continue on the N1 Western Bypass. Drive from N1 to Limpopo.
• Take exit 224 from the N1 | 1 h 21 min (146 km)
• Merge onto the N1 Western Bypass toll road | 16.7 km
• Keep right to stay on the N1 Western Bypass toll road | 8.5 km
• At the interchange, Buccleuch, use the left 2 lanes to follow signs for the N1 toward Pretoria/Polokwane/N4/Witbank toll road | 20.0 km
• Use the left three lanes to take exit 124 to merge onto N1 toward Pretoria/Polokwane – partial toll road | 100 km
• Take Exit 238 to Bela-Bela
• Head northwest on R516 toward Khota St | 2.8km
• Turn right onto Marx St / R101 | 550m
• Turn left onto Potgieter Rd | 160m
• Turn right onto Richie Rd | 220m
• Turn left onto Voortrekker Rd | 800m
• At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Rooiberg Rd | 230m
• Continue onto R516 | 33km
• Take the D2533 | 4.1km
• Turn right onto D1000 | 7.4km
• Mabula Game Lodge will be on your left

• Mabula landing strip coordinates
  • Latitude: 24° / 44 min / 94 sec – South
  • Longitude: 27° / 55 min / 46 sec – East
• Runway: 32 / 14
• Length: 1 300 meters
• Surface: Dirt and grass surface
• Elevation: 4285 feet above sea level

• 47km from Bela-Bela
• 150km from Pretoria
• 190km from Sun City
• 200km from Johannesburg International
• 212km from Johannesburg, approximately 2 hours