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Itaga Lodge is less than 2 hours drive from Johannesburg, near Bela-Bela (formerly Warmbaths)in Limpopo, situated in a 12,000 hectare, Malaria free game reserve - home to the ‘big 5’. Itaga has earned a proud reputation as an exclusive, graded five star lodging establishment of understated elegance, offering 8 luxuriously appointed climate controlled en-suite, African styled chalets, conference facilities, excellent service and fine cuisine.
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| From Johannesburg or Pretoria, take the N1 North, Polokwane Pietersburg / Platinum Toll Highway. Pass through the Pumulani Toll Plaza - (R5 toll fee for cars / mini-buses). Pass the Panorama Petroport on your left hand-side and continue through the Carousel Toll Plaza - (R24 toll fee for cars / mini-buses). Pass the Carousel Casino on your left and approximately 30 kilometres later, take the Settlers / Coddrington (R576) turn off, and keep left. At the T junction (approximately 2 kilometres from the turn-off), turn right into the R101 Warmbaths road. After entering Warmbaths, pass the Waterfront Arts and Craft Centre on your left, (‘A’ frame timber units) and at the next set of traffic lights, (immediately after crossing the railway bridge), veer left again into Potgieter Street and follow the road which curves around to the right and then turn left at the intersection (new Rooiberg Rd), passing the entrance to the Aventura Spa Resort (on your left hand side). Proceed to the next roundabout and then turn left, following the signs to Mabalingwe, Thabazimbi, Nylstroom and Rooiberg, at that circle. Follow the road for approximately 28 kilometres. The Mabalingwe signboard / entrance will be on your right hand side. After going through the Mabalingwe main gate, take an immediate sharp left turn on to the dirt road and follow the signs to Itaga Lodge which is approximately 8 kilometres from the Mabalingwe main gate. |
All guest rooms have the following facilities:
The Main Lodge
The thatched central complex of the lodge has a romantically appointed dining area; an intimate lounge with feature fireplace; a cocktail bar with viewing deck overlooking the floodlit waterhole; a cozy open-air bush boma; an all day complimentary tea and coffee refreshment station for the convenience of our guests; a DSTV loft lounge and library; a gift, art, curio and fashion goods boutique, and a swimming pool with Martini seats / large sun deck, overlooking the waterhole. The elevated ‘top deck’ offers stunning views across the plains and the quiet solitude of this private location makes it the perfect place to witness sensational sunsets, as you savour the moment with a sundowner cocktail.
For the safety of our guests (and the protection of our Marula trees from mischievous elephant), the area surrounding the camp is securely encircled by an electrified game fence.
Each room has a private pergola covered patio and guests have a choice of either shower and bath, or shower only. Most rooms also feature a screened outdoor ‘bush shower’ for that exhilarating ‘Out of Africa’ experience!
As well as the above, the Superior Rooms also offer tea & coffee making facilites, guaranteed inside and outside shower, digital safe, special bathroom amenities, bath robes, slippers and late check out (13h00 instead of 11h00).
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The following facilities are available at this property:
CUISINE & SERVICE
- Itaga has earned a proud reputation for its excellent service and fine cuisine, complimented by a selection of quality wines, popular liqueurs and imported cigars – for connoisseurs of good living!
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The following facilities are available at this property:
Optional Activities
- In addition to golf, various other optional activities can be arranged and paid for at the lodge. This includes guided bush walks; 4x4 adventure trails; night game drives with sundowners in the bush; horseback trails; visits to the nearby Cheetah and Wild Dog Breeding Centre; the Lion enclosure, or the Zebu Health and Beauty Spa at the nearby Zebula Country Club and Spa.
Limited Availability
- The optional excursions / activities which are outsourced to private contractors have limited availability, particularly over weekends, on public holidays and during the South African school holidays. Please therefore advise our management staff as far in advance as possible if you would like us to make a reservation for one of those services, on your behalf.
Game Viewing
- Itaga Lodge has traversing rights over more than 12,000 hectares of good game country, home to elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hyena, warthog, a wide variety of antelope and bountiful bird life. Guests can enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives from the comfort of our open 4 x 4 game viewers with individually contoured seats, or a guided bush walk with an experienced tracker / ranger.
- Resident guests at Itaga Lodge have access to the superb Zebula Country Club and Spa, located about 30 minutes drive from the lodge. This pristine 1,200-hectare bushveld estate has been awarded 5 star accreditation by the South African Tourism Grading Council and boasts a sensational 18-hole world class Peter Matkovich designed golf course.
- It is also home to a variety of indigenous 'non-predator' free-roaming game species, as well as caged cheetah, lion cubs and other species of animals. Other facilities at the Country Club include the Zebu Health and Beauty Spa, a T.V. lounge, a restaurant, cocktail bar, a swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium, a Jacuzzi, tennis courts and a squash court. Transfers from / to the lodge; green fees; hire of golf clubs & golf carts are available to guests of Itaga, at preferential rates.
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The following facilities are available at this property:
- The lodge also has comfortable indoor / outdoor conference facilities, catering for up to 16 corporate delegates. Itaga is the perfect place to celebrate special birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and other private social or corporate events – truly the ultimate intimate bushveld breakaway!
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