Rocking Giraffe Bush Lodge
About
Accommodation
Eight chalets feature air conditioning, coffee stations, fridges and en-suite bathrooms. Couples chalets sleep two in double beds. Family chalets sleep three or four. One sleeps six with kitchenette. One sleeps eight. Private patios overlook giraffes 30 metres away. Off-grid solar power ensures complete silence and no light pollution.
Facilities
Three swimming pools including one heated, 45m super tube, communal boma, licensed bar, free Wi-Fi, solar power with no load shedding and pure drinking water from the Marico Eye source. On-site chef prepares meals to order. The Lapa seats 50 with big screen TV, sound system and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Location & Surroundings
Rocking Giraffe Bush Lodge lies in the UNESCO Marico Biosphere Reserve in Groot Marico, 2.5-3 hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Marico Eye spring is 20 minutes away. Wildlife including giraffe, zebra and kudu roam the private reserve with no dangerous predators. Zero light pollution supports stargazing and rich birdlife.
Rooms
Couples Retreat (Chalets 4 & 5)
Two identical couples chalets each sleeping 2, with a double bed, en-suite shower, air conditioning, coffee station, and fridge/freezer.
Family Chalet (Chalet 1)
Family chalet sleeping 3-4 with one room containing a double bed and two single beds, small stove and sink, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, coffee station, and fridge/freezer.
Family Chalet (Chalet 2)
Family chalet sleeping 3-4 with two rooms each containing a double bed, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, coffee station, and fridge/freezer.
Family Chalet (Chalets 8 & 9)
Family chalets each sleeping 3, with a double bed and one single bed, en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, coffee station, and fridge/freezer.
Family Lodge (Chalet 3)
Family lodge sleeping 6 in two rooms each containing a double bed and single bed, with a full kitchenette, shared shower and toilet, and air conditioning.
Group Lodge (Chalet 6)
Group lodge sleeping 8 in two wings with 4 beds per room, private en-suite per wing, and air conditioning.
Location
Address
Groot Marico, North West, South Africa
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Activities
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