Thandolwami rondavels around the lodge courtyard

Bushlodge Booking

Book your bushlodge stay.

Choose between our separate rondavels and the family room, then book directly through the Thandolwami NightsBridge page.

Rooms

Rondavels and family room on one booking page.

Room prices include breakfast only. Dinner, lunch, riding, English lessons, and activities are added separately unless a package states otherwise.

Rondavels at Thandolwami Bushlodge

Separate round huts

Rondavels

Three separate rondavels offer a comfortable bushlodge stay for guests who want privacy, quiet, and easy access to the lodge rhythm.

  • Sleeps 2 guests per rondavel
  • Air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-fridge, and WiFi
  • Bathroom with toilet and shower
  • From R 1,500 per person / night including breakfast
Family Room at Thandolwami Bushlodge

For small families

Family Room

The family room sits in a separate building about 10 metres from the main lodge and opens to a private terrace with a direct view toward the neighbouring wilderness.

  • Sleeps 2 adults and 2 young children
  • Bunk bed for children
  • Bathroom with shower and bathtub
  • From R 1,800 per person / night including breakfast

Room Rates

Breakfast included, meals added as needed.

Prices are listed in South African Rand. Family and package totals can change depending on room setup, children, duration, riding, English lessons, and activities.

Rooms

Rondavel / ChaletBreakfast included
R 1,500per person / night
Single use in rondavelIncludes R 700 single supplement
R 2,200per night
Family RoomBreakfast included
R 1,800per person / night
Single use in family roomIncludes R 700 single supplement
R 2,500per night

Family

  • Family adults: R 1,500 per person / night
  • Children age 6-12: R 600 per night
  • Children age 12-16: R 800 per night
  • Larger family setup: from R 4,800 for more than two children

Meals

  • Three-course dinner: R 200 per person
  • Light lunch: R 75 per person
  • Children dinner age 6-12: R 50
  • Children dinner age 12-16: R 100
  • External dinner guests: R 300
  • External lunch guests: R 100

Lunch is prepared by the lodge team. It is often a light, creative meal using good leftovers, salads, or sandwiches because food waste is against the lodge philosophy.

Travel Packages

Choose your Thandolwami package.

Each package is a starting point. Lodge meals, local transport, and the described activities are included unless stated otherwise; drinks, tips, private activities, and flights are handled separately.

Thandolwami3 weeks

Close Up Adventure Package

From R 79,500

An active adventure package for guests who want culture, wildlife, horses, outdoor movement, and close Lowveld encounters in one seamless trip.

  • Full-day Soweto visit, Kamogelo Centre, hands-on horse moments, property walks, and scenic drives
  • Big Five game drive, Panorama Route, Graskop Valley Walk, Mariepskop, Magoebaskloof, and Blyde River tubing
  • Elephant Moments, Moholoholo, Down to the Wire, mango farm lunch, snake show, and all transfers
Thandolwami3 weeks

Light Package

From R 67,500

A relaxed Lowveld getaway with wildlife, nature, local attractions, and enough lodge time to settle into the quiet rhythm of the bush.

  • Big Five drive, sunrise drive, Klaserie Dam fishing, Blyde boat trip, and Echo Caves
  • Down to the Wire, Elephant Moments, and lunch at Mohlatsi Mango Farm
  • English lessons can be added at extra cost; package transport is included
Thandolwami1 week

Short Package

From R 31,000

A compact Lowveld introduction for guests who want a short, beautiful taste of South Africa with memorable local highlights.

  • Panorama Route with Paradise View Guest House
  • Jessica the Hippo, My Africa Hoedspruit tour, and Reptile Centre
  • Kruger National Park can be added at extra cost
Bambelela Horse Safaris3 weeks

On Top Horse Package

From R 72,000

A horse riding working holiday with hands-on equestrian experiences, guaranteed saddle time, wildlife, and well-equipped lodge rooms.

  • Horse safaris, arena work, daily horse care, property walks, drives, and fence checks
  • Big Five safaris, Kruger, Panorama Route, Graskop Valley Walk, hikes, and Reptile Centre
  • Klaserie Dam picnic and horse swimming, Elephant Moments, Down to the Wire, and cooking with the chef
  • Guaranteed 12 hours in the saddle per week; transport and airport transfers included

Custom Package

Build your own stay.

Guests can combine room type, stay length, meals, riding, English lessons, and selected activities. Any calculated total on the website is only an approximate guide; the team will prepare the final package price personally.

Estimate a Stay

Your journey

Build your own Thandolwami experience.

Start with your stay, then add only the experiences that feel right. Current activity prices are included instantly, while the lodge team confirms the final personal quote.

01
Shape your stayRoom, guests, nights, and meals
02Choose your experiences22 current options from the lodge activity list
Wildlife & SafarisGuided wildlife encounters and safari days.8 options
Scenery & AdventurePanoramic routes, water, hiking, and open-air experiences.9 options
Culture, Lodge & LearningLocal life, practical participation, riding, and learning.5 options
Approximate total
R 10 200
Room with breakfast
R 9 000
Three-course dinners
R 1 200
Light lunches
R 0
Selected experiences
R 0
Your selected experiencesNothing selected yet

This remains an approximate guide. Children’s rates, availability, transport details, and the final package price are confirmed personally.

Exclusive Lodge

Book the whole lodge.

The entire lodge can be reserved for retreats, families, workshops, seminars, and quiet group gatherings. It is a private bush setting for slowing down, reconnecting, and sharing meaningful time together.

  • 3 rondavels, 1 private family room, and a spacious group room
  • Large shaded lapa, swimming pool overlooking the waterhole, and open-air deck under the stars
  • Daily meals, tea, coffee, drinking water, seasonal fruit, and local transfers can be included
  • No parties, loud music, or disruptive events

Prices and availability are provided on request after preferred dates and group size are known.

Request Exclusive Use
Thandolwami pool and lodge view for exclusive lodge bookings

Slow Travel

Arrive, unwind, stay close to the bush.

The lodge is about one hour from Kruger National Park, with pool time, campfire evenings, dinner, light lunches, excursions, and optional riding available around your stay.

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