This magnificent, fully- furnished, thatched lodge has 4 large, tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms, sleeping 8 adults, overlooking the waterhole and authentic African bush that you're unlikely to forget. In the heart of the Bushveld, Makhato Bush Lodge No 109 is a privately- owned bush lodge in the exquisite pristine Sondela Nature Reserve. Conveniently situated an easy 90- minutes drive from Johannesburg, with a host of leisure facilities, getting back to nature is the name of the game, and the surrounding reserve with its idyllic rolling plains will provide endless opportunities to embrace the tranquillity of the Bushveld. A vast variety of birds and game can be viewed from the privacy of your bedroom or bathroom. The reserve is malaria free and totally safe, Ever dreamed of an 'Out of Africa' experience, but didn't want to leave the luxuries of an en-suite bathroom behind? Well, here is your chance! Relax and view the game from the thatched balcony upstairs or sit under the very large thatched outside braai area that has a large table and chairs, prep bowl, work surface and built- in jet master, or o enjoy the coziness of a large fire in the boma with its fire pit.

It is our pleasure to welcome you as our guests. As our guest you are allowed to make us of all the facilities on Sondela Nature Reserve. Sondela offers 6 swimming pools (3 heated) in a variety of exquisite gardens for guests to enjoy, and is only about 10 km outside Bela Bela (Warmbaths). On-Site Facilities Swimming pools (cold and heated) Restaurant Ladies bar Fast food Provisions shop, Spa, Playground with jumping castle, Games room, Game drives and Bird watching

Activities: Recreation programme Poolside games Horse riding Target shooting 4 x 4 course Organised quad- bike trails (no private quad bikes allowed) Game drives (day and night) Hiking Action cricket Putt- putt Animal farm( feeding of animals and milking of cows take place here) Tennis Volleyball Cycling (bikes for hire hourly/daily) Touch, feel and tour through the Wildlife Rescue Centre and let the team share their vast knowledge, experience, dedication and passion for hand rearing, caring and handling of wild animals, with you. Nearby tourist attractions and facilities: Carousel Casino - 50km Forever Resorts Warmbaths and Hydro - 10km Klein Kariba Resort- 15km Nylsvlei Bird Sanctuary - 70km Cheetah and Wild Dog Sanctuary - 60km Mabalingwe Nature Reserve (Big 5) - 25km Mabula Nature Reserve (Big 5) - 50km Royal Northlands Golf Course - 12km Shopping and Restaurants - 10km Medical facilities - 10km Movies - 10km Thaba Kwena crocodile farm - 20 km THIS IS AN EXPERIENCE IN NATURE YOU WILL REGRET IF YOU MISS IT!