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Ditholo Game Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 80.00 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
564 Farm Klipoortje Kromdraai Gravel, Road (Rooiberg/Thabazimbi Rd R516), Thabazimbi, Limpopo, 0147

About this property

Ditholo Game Lodge

Family-friendly lodge
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Ditholo Game Lodge. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing, cycling, and rowing/canoeing at this lodge. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a facial, and a Swedish massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Lodge Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, supervised childcare (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, massage treatment rooms, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lakeside Bar
  • Lodge Restaurant
  • Outdoor African Boma

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Ditholo Game Lodge Thabazimbi
Ditholo Game Thabazimbi
Ditholo Game Lodge Bela-Bela
Ditholo Game Lodge
Ditholo Game Bela-Bela
Ditholo Game Lodge Lodge
Ditholo Game Lodge Thabazimbi
Ditholo Game Lodge Lodge Thabazimbi

Frequently asked questions

Does Ditholo Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ditholo Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ditholo Game Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ditholo Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ditholo Game Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ditholo Game Lodge located?

Set in Thabazimbi, this family-friendly lodge is within 25 mi (40 km) of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate, Borakalalo National Park, and Wessels Lake. Klipspringer Lake is 25.1 mi (40.4 km) away.

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Ditholo Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Worst ever .. simply dont go

Place was terrible left after 2 days of a 6 day booking
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lerato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for a vacation

I would recommend the lodge for private travel or a vacation but not for business travel. The mobile signal was terrible and the wifi did not reach the room I was in. It would be great if I wanted some alone time without any disturbances as I was unreachable during my time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blissful weekend

It was wonderful! We enjoyed every moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thato

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mother and daughter

The best place to hide out and restore the spirit. The stuff is AMAZNING...he attended to us like we were the only guests.... I Loved their spirit, attitude and how the showed care...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zeer fijne rustige locatie

Heel mooie locatie om enkele dagen de rust op te zoeken tussen wat wilde(re) dieren, een zachte kennismaking met wat een echte Safari zou kunnen betekenen. Het ontvangst was zeer hartelijk en de service laat niets te wensen over. Goed voor een kort verblijf om even op plooi te komen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great weekend get away!

Saturday game drive (although limited wildlife) and bbq buffet was great!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and super friendly staff

We had a really great stay. Ditholo is beautifully situated. We loved how quiet and beautiful it was! The staff was super friendly and the food delicious. Were super happy with our stay and we would definitely recommend it. Also, if you are an allergic person such as myself, it is a great place. Staff was so helpful and accommodating. From a allergy perspective they got the highest score possible.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly staff but poor access

The hotel was good and the staff friendly. Guests should be warned about the terrible access road of over 30 minutes rough driving.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend for a relaxing time in the bush

The staff was incredible! Lebo deserves a special mention - thank you for your help! Ditholo could not have been more accommodating to our needs. We were slightly let down by limited game viewing, but the lodge itself was amazing and we really enjoyed spending time up on the viewing deck. Local hippos were a great plus! Food was local but lekker!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for getting over jet lag

This is a great location to get out of the urban nightmare of Jo'burg and Pretoria and acclimatize from your flight. The staff is awesome as is the ambiance. Superb. If a dirt road puts you off, stay in town.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Iyk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing,really had fun and explored
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The only bad thing was the 11 km Municipal road leading to Ditholo. Other than that it was fine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter C., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing place to view wild game.

We had a little trouble locating the Lodge but once on the right track it wasn't a problem. The accommodation is very nice and comfortable, staff are very helpful. Nothing is a problem and I recommend Ditholo to those who want a few days to relax and see some Afican plains game.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Johan, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Stayed for Friday night only as we were doing a mountain bike race on Saturday morning. Lodge accommodated us with early breakfast and dinner on Friday night was exceptional. Can definitely recommend. Just a note of caution, there is wifi in the conference room but cellphone signal comes and goes.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

waterbubble, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quiet bushveld location

Ditholo is one of many small private game lodges near Bela Bela and is of the beaten track . It is very quiet and has a very pleasant verandah and lookout from which you look over a large pond and a seperate hippo pool . We stayed there for one night only. The staff are very nice and friendly and really try to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Food was ok but not brilliant. The rooms are in standalone huts each of them is split in half and has 2 rooms. Beds were comfortable but bathrooms are on the small side. We did one game view in the morning but felt that there was not much to see. The area around Bela Bela has very many private game farms and Ditholo is one of many. We would recommend the hotel due to the relaxing atmosphere and very friendly staff.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Flight Centre SA, FLORACLIFF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

PERFECT GETAWAY

What a beautiful Lodge. We got treated amazingly, the staff were amazing, the Lodge was extremely clean. The food was great, overall an stunning getaway away. I will recommend this Lodge to all my family and friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eine sehr schoenes Lodge mitten in Suedafrika

Also von der Ankunft bis zur Abreise wurde sich hervorragend um uns gekuemmert. Wir verbrachten dort ein herrliches Wochenende und konnten uns vom Alltag gut erholen und die Seele baumeln lassen. Wir werden dort wieder hinfahren, dann aber laenger.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich Steinberg, Hannover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolute Spitzenklasse

Das Erlebnis einer sehr teuren Game Lodge zu einem Bruchteil der Kosten.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

lara

we had a relaxing break at ditholo the lodge itself is very nice the pool is great and the staff very accomodating . The only drawback is the gravel road to get there . We saw animals on the game drive they have a hippo pool and a nice viewing spot to see the animals .