Do as much or as little as you please at Phelwana. View abundant game and bird life as you walk trails through natural bush, laze by you private swimming pool or enjoy the many resort facilities at the lodge. Elsewhere tour Kruger Park, just 30 minutes to Orpen Gate, visit one of various local wildlife projects or drive the scenic escarpment view sites. Phelwana offers reasonably priced, fully-equipped, self-catering accommodation under traditional thatch. If you do not wish to prepare your own food in your spacious chalet, meals can be catered on request.

We accommodate families at our comfortable chalets. Self-catering or catered. Relax around your own pool while the men are out on a hunt. Three hides are situated near water holes/dams.

As the motorist reaches the edge of the Great Escarpment the land tilts and falls away to the eastern Lowveld below, revealing broad vistas of savannah. The road descends to "Big Five" country near Klaserie and the Kruger National Park beyond. Here lies Phelwana Game Lodge - your place in the bushveld.

All accommodation at Phelwana Game Lodge is in thatch-roofed, spacious units which are fully equipped for self-catering. They are serviced daily and are fitted with fans and insect screens. Bedding and towels are provided by you must bring your own swimming towels. Children are welcome at Phelwana and units are designed to accommodate either families or couples with small children.

The Bush Chalets, accommodating 2 to 6 persons in two bedrooms, are situated in Phelwana's dense, natural bush so as to ensure privacy. Each has its own private swimming pool and braai boma.

The Hippo Cabins at Phelwana are twin bedded units accommodating 2 to 4 persons. They are located at the dam and braai facilities are provided on the deck of each cabin overlooking the water. There is a communal swimming pool and lapa.

ACTIVITIES
It is the unique location of Phelwana Game Lodge which makes it the ideal destination for nature lovers. Set in 160 hectares of unspoilt bushveld, the estate is home to 18 species of game animals including zebra, buffalo, hippo, impala, giraffe, kudu and nyala. Bird watchers will revel in the abundance of Lowveld birds and you do not have to leave the lodge area to enjoy a true bushveld experience. Guided game viewing excursions and night drives can be arranged.

Further a field, Phelwana is the perfect base from which to explore the Lowveld. An easy 30 minutes by car takes you to Kruger Park's Orpen gate or visit the Kapama Cheetah breeding project or tour the spectacular and scenic Panorama Route along the edge of the escarpment.
As the sun sets, you join other guests as they gather around an open fire in the reed boma to share tales of the day's activities. Night draws in and the sounds of the African bush accompany dinner served under a star-lit sky.

FACILITIES
As mentioned Bush Chalets each have their own private swimming pools and in addition, there are two communal pools at Phelwana Game Lodge. Other recreational facilities include a trampoline, jungle gym, putt-putt, biking trails and a games room which features a pool table, table tennis, darts, board games and television.

Game viewing at Phelwana is on self-guided walks, day and night guided drives and a 10 metre tower for a bird's-eye view. You may watch the plentiful birdlife from the comfort of your own stoep, walk the indigenous bush or visit the dam where wandering hippo may be in residence.

Phelwana is fully licensed and typical South African breakfasts and dinners can be provided - these are served in the reed boma. The shop sells curios as well as essentials such as meat, other food items, snacks, cold drinks and ice cream. There is a laundry, fax and telephone service on request and a conference room is available.
A complete Lowveld resort.


RATES
All rates are self-catering.

VALID 01 JANUARY 2011 - 30 NOVEMBER 2011
 
Per adult per night: R290
Per child (aged 2 to 10) per night: R145