Mziki Safari Lodge

3 thatched chalets with en suite bathrooms (shower within a bath). Each can be converted into a double bed or two 3/4 beds, a sleeper couch (accommodates max 2 under 11 children).
2 thatched rondavels with two 3/4 beds in kings size style and open plan en suite bathroom (open separate shower and bath).
2 Main Lodge bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (shower within a bath). Both have King sized beds.
2 Main Lodge twin bedded rooms with en suite bathrooms (shower only). Each can be converted into a double bed or two 3/4 beds.
In-room facilities in all rooms: air-condition, ceiling fan, small safe, electric blanket for winter months, tea and coffee making facility, complimentary guest amenities.
Please note that all our rooms are non-smoking

Mini-Ranger Course

If you are aged 6 years or older, and if you have dreams of becoming a game ranger just like our very ‘smart’ Mziki game rangers, why not ask mom and dad to enrol you in Mziki’s Mini-Ranger programme.
From vehicle preparation and inspections, to identifying different animal calls and sounds, recognising different trees and their uses to tracking and navigating you will soon know all there is to know to become a top-class game ranger. At the end of the programme you will even receive a certificate to say that you have completed the mini-ranger programme and have your photo taken which will then be added to the Mziki Wall of Fame.
The Mziki Mini-Ranger programme is tailor-made according to age and the duration of your stay and even better news is that it is free of charge.
You can also look forward to the following:
Camp treasure hunt:
A fun experience where you will have to find and collect specific items around the lodge. There will be clues for you to solve and items that you will have to identify with the help of the rangers.
Cultural experience:
Our game rangers will also tell you more about the “Bushmen” (Khoisan) people of southern Africa and their origins. Make sure to ask lots of questions!
Quiz:
Listen carefully at everything that the rangers tell you. At the end of the programme there will be a fun quiz.

Birding

Birders will delight in Mziki Safari Lodge’s excellent bird-watching opportunities. Bordering the 2,000-hectare Vaalkop Dam, considered one of the top three birding areas in the country, Mziki Private Game Reserve is home to several hundred species of birds. The mighty Hex river runs through the reserve and into the dam on which Mziki guests can enjoy barge cruises to get up close and personal to the birdlife.

Archery

Take your aim and try your hand at archery, available within the safe confines of Mziki Safari Lodge. A target and bows and arrows are provided for willing archers seeking to perfect their targeting skills.

Fishing

Keen anglers will adore the myriad of fishing opportunities available at Mziki Safari Lodge, with the 8km of the mighty Hex river flowing through the reserve and providing the perfect environment for fly and bait fishermen. Fish species that can be caught here include Yellow fish, Blue and Red curper, carp and barbel. For the sake of our rather vocal, hungry Fish eagles, Mziki Safari Lodge exercises a catch and release policy.

Barge Cruises

The mighty Hex river flows through Mziki Safari Reserve providing over 8km of river frontage through the reserve. A particular highlight among guests is the convivial Mama Hippo barge cruises that Mziki Safari Lodge offers along Hex river into the Vaalkop dam. Depending on the water levels, guests can enjoy a different encounter with the African bushveld, this time from the water’s side, watching the crocodile and water birds go about the daily business while enjoying are refreshing drink.
(Barge cruise is water level dependent. Please inquire about water levels)

Bush walks

Get up close and personal to the bush as you accompany one of our knowledgeable rangers on a bush walk to observe unobstructed wildlife behaviour. Visit areas that cannot be explored by vehicle and gain first-hand knowledge of some of Africa’s hidden secrets on foot, surrounded by the cheerful chattering of birds.

Game viewing

Home to three of the Big Five – Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino – Mziki Safari Lodge offers a malaria-free environment in which families can enjoy safari viewing in a safe, comfortable and relaxed environment. Mziki Safari Lodge does not have an age restriction for game viewing with families catered for on their own game vehicles so as to ensure their comfort and that of other lodge guests. Explore the wonders of the African bush by day, or night, with your expert game ranger, from the area’s prolific birdlife, to mammals, trees and even insects.

SUMMER PROGRAMME: (SEPTEMBER TO APRIL)

Day of Arrival:
13h00 Arrival at Mziki & check-in to room
14h00 Lunch is served
16h30 Depart for afternoon game drive
19h00 Afternoon game drive returns to the lodge
19h30 Dinner is served

Full Day(s):
06h00 Early morning wake up
06h30 Morning game drive departs
09h00 Morning game drive returns
09h30 Breakfast is served
14h00 Lunch is served
16h30 Depart for afternoon game drive
19h00 Afternoon game drive returns to the lodge
19h30 Dinner is served

Day of departure:

06h00 Early morning wake up
06h30 Morning game drive departs
09h00 Morning game drive returns
09h30 Breakfast is served
11h00 Check out time

The above times are only an indication and may vary dependant on the seasons and weather conditions.

Please Note: Our Selous bar has a wide selection of beverages. We will gladly try and fulfl your special beverage requests.

From OR Tambo International to Brits:

• As you exit the airport turn onto the R21 towards Pretoria.
• Follow the highway until the N1 turnoff.
• Turn onto the N1 north, towards Polokwane, Bela Bela.
• Follow the N1 to the N4, do not turn towards Witbank, take the second N4 off ramp towards Rustenburg.
• Go through 2 tollgates, about 10 Rand each.
• Take the R511, Brits turnoff.
• Turn right onto the R511 and drive through Brits, do not turn off and follow the R511 towards Thabazimbi.
• 36 km after Brits turn left towards Vaalkopdam and Beestekraal.
• At the T-junction turn left, after 1 km turn right. Follow the road for a few kilometers until you see the sign for Mziki Safari Lodge on the right hand side.

From Lanseria to Mziki:

• Follow the R 512 towards Broederstrom.
• After 7km turn left, follow R 512 for 10km, turn right towards Sun City.
• Follow R 512 to Sun City for another 15 km and turn left on to N4 towards Rustenburg.
• After 15km take turn off N4 and follow direction to Sun City.
• Drive towards Sun City for exactly 40 km, at stop street turn right towards Beestekraal.
• After 20 km you see a large water tower on your left and a sign on your left to Mziki Safari Lodge.
• Once you are on the dirt road: Drive through the open gate, along the middle road, and follow the road around the hill to the Mziki Safari Lodge Gate.
• Phone the lodge 071 355 4334 for access.
• Enter the gate and please wait for the gate to close automatically behind you.
• Continue straight down the main road until you fnd a fork in the road and take the right hand road.
• Follow this road to the lodge and park in the covered parking area provided.

• Large swimming pool
• Outdoor lounge
• Indoor lounge with full DSTV
• Floodlit Watering Hole
• Selous honesty bar
• Boma restaurant
• Outdoor boma
• Archery
• Pellet shooting
• Mobile Spa
• Curio Shop
• Board Games for young & old
• Library
• Meeting Room

Services

• Laundry service
• Secure parking
• Check in 13.00 / check out 11.00
• Catering for all diets

Rate Includes:

• Accommodation
• Full Breakfast
• Light lunch
• Dinner
• Two activities (Game drive, bush walks or barge cruise depending of water level)
• Conference bookings: replace one activity for the use of meeting room and 2 tea-coffee breaks

Rate Excludes:

• All beverages
• Laundry services
• Personal expenses
• Spa treatments
• Conservation fee: Adult R90, Children R60 per stay

Family getaway:

• Children of all ages are allowed on game drives. 
• Bush walk age 16+ years
• Children under 4 years stay free of charge in parent’s room
• Children 4-11 years rate R1 320 per night (max 2)
• Mini-Ranger course included for 6+ years and min. 
• 2 nights stay

Additional Activities & Transfer Rates:

• One way transport (1 - 4 persons) from JNB - Lodge R2,500 (subject to fuel price increase)
• Fishing in our river R500 per person for all ages 6 years and above
• Enquire about excursions in the area

Value Adds:

• Complimentary barge cruise on bordering 2000ha Valkopdam (subject to water level)
• Romantic turndowns and private dinners for honeymoon, anniversaries or special occasions
• Complimentary WIFI
• Complimentary archery & pellet shooting

Lodge facilities and accommodation:

• Lounge with fireplace and DSTV
• Large swimming pool with sun loungers
• Terrace and outdoor lounge area
• Boma restaurant with full bar and fire place
• Meeting room for 18 persons
• Children playground and outdoor gym equipment
• Double hammock
• Watering hole in front of Lodge area
• Curio shop & library

Deposit Policy

• For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
• Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).  
• For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel 
• A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival. This payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card (Master/Visa).

Cancellation Policy

•  All cancellations must be done in writing
•  60 - 31 days before arrival, 25% cancellation fee
•  30 - 15 days before arrival, 50% cancellation fee
•  14 - 0 days before arrival, 90% cancellation fee

A 10% admin fee will be retained for cancellations made after the card has been charged.

Times:

• Check-in: 1 pm
• Check-out 11 am