Moretele River Lodge

From R 280 For 1 night, 2 adults
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  • 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 21000-hectare 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.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/01 et 31/12 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Beach access

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Moretele River Lodge

Plot 17

R734

Dinokeng Game Reserve

Hammanskraal

Gauteng

South Africa

0400

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg SAST (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.
  • 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moretele River Lodge? From R280 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.