Moretele River Lodge
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Favourite
- Peaceful park by the Moretele river in the Dinokeng Game Reserve
- A 40-minute drive north of Pretoria; 45 minutes to Cullinan
- Outdoor pool and lake beach for swimming; game drives to book
Visiting a game reserve is always a great thing to do on holiday, but spending the night in one? Well, that’s pretty special.
And that’s exactly what you’ll get to do at Moretele River Lodge, inside the 50000-acre Dinokeng Game Reserve, a malaria-free Big Five reserve just outside Hammanskraal. You’re only about 40 minutes’ drive from the centre of Pretoria here, but it feels a world away from the big city, with a peaceful atmosphere and lots of birdlife to spot (this park is, after all, part of a finfoot conservancy).
The park is in a particularly good location for wildlife spotting, in fact, as it’s on the banks of the Moretele river, a tributary of the Crocodile river and a favourite with lots of birds and other beasts. There’s a bird hide nearby along with a bird and animal sanctuary, and the park offers guided game drives for an extra charge.
Staying here has something of an adventurous vibe to it, with guests staying in wilderness clearings and having access to a beach area on the river for fishing or wild swimming. There is, however, a touch of luxury too, as you’ll have access to an outdoor swimming pool where you can cool off after a long day of wildlife spotting.
Meals can be cooked at the communal barbecue area or on your own campfire; there are shops about 10 minutes’ drive away where you can get all the bits you need, and picnic tables on site for outdoor dining and drinks.
Campground type
6Open all year
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 and 12/31 (subject to weather conditions).
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 6.0m depth (26.2ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom ZAR 280 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered grass and earth campsite (Private restroom amenities)
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom ZAR 320 1 night, 2 adults
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Moretele River Lodge
Plot 17
R734
Dinokeng Game Reserve
Hammanskraal
Gauteng
South Africa
0400
Directions Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
-25.40747°N
28.3154°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The big draw here is of course the chance to see some big animals – and to do that you can either join a guided game drive or bush walk or explore the 140 kilometres of track in your own vehicle (you’ll need to buy a permit to do this). There are picnic sites and bird hides along the trail where you can sit quietly and soak up the peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife sightings around the park can never be guaranteed, so if you want to be sure of seeing some animals, make your way to Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park, next to the Rust de Winter Dam (35 minutes’ drive), which is home to lots of big cats, meerkats and bears as well as primates and colourful birds.
For different ways to spend a day, you could go zipping through the trees at Adventure Zone Cullinan (45 minutes), get a taste of historic mining life at McHardy House Museum (50 minutes) or sign up to see some of the scenery from above on a helicopter, skydiving or hot air balloon trip.
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- Does Moretele River Lodge have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Moretele River Lodge dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Moretele River Lodge? The big draw here is of course the chance to see some big animals – and to do that you can either join a guided game drive or bush walk or explore … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Moretele River Lodge?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Moretele River Lodge? From $15.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.