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Ilanga Lodge

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A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a fire pit, overlooking a calm lake and a forested landscape. - Ilanga Lodge (Vaalwater)
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Free continental breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Ilanga Lodge. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a hanging light fixture, and a ceiling fan.

Luxury Room

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Vaalwater, Ilanga Lodge is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and Kamonande Nature Reserve. Visit our Vaalwater travel guide
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Welgevonden Game Reserve, Vaalwater, Limpopo, 0530

What's nearby

  • A person sitting on a rock overlooking a mountainous landscape.
    Waterberg Biosphere Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kamonande Nature Reserve
    17 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • St John's at 24 Rivers
    30 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Summerplace Game Reserve
    30 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Welgevonden Main Gate
    37 min drive - 19.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Jagveld Brouery
    2 min drive
  • Seringa Cafe
    3 min drive
  • la Fleur
    5 min walk
  • Vaalwater Hotel
    7 min walk
  • Daga Bull
    16 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Telescope

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 6 2026 to October 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 350 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Ilanga Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ilanga Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ilanga Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ilanga Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ilanga Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kamonande Nature Reserve and St John's at 24 Rivers. Welgevonden Main Gate and Summerplace Game Reserve are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Ilanga Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026