The Sanctuary in Mabalingwe Nature Reserve

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Sanctuary in Mabalingwe Nature Reserve offers a spacious holiday home in Bela Bela. Featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms, the property includes a living room with a sofa bed. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. The outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities provide relaxing spaces, while the outdoor seating area enhances the serene environment. Convenient Facilities: The holiday home provides free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and outdoor play area, ensuring a comfortable stay for all. Nearby Attractions: Located 195 km from Lanseria International Airport, the property is close to Zebula Golf Course (14 km) and Sondela Nature Reserve (49 km). Other attractions include Elements Private Golf Reserve (17 km) and Zebula Golf Estate & Spa (14 km).

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sabrina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The complete sanctuary experience ! Incredible experience, beautiful scenery, lovely staff and we were greeted by Cherime on arrival and booked a game drive which was incredible. 10/10 would recommend”
Melani
Australia Australia
“The house was very comfortable with lots of space to relax. We loved the fireplace and well-appointed kitchen. It even has a washing machine! We loved the game drives. Cherime did a lot of effort to make sure we saw as many as possible animals....”
Mabel
South Africa South Africa
“The place has everything one would need. We were in self catering so there were things we thought we wouldn't get but we got everything.”
Andrew
South Africa South Africa
“From the time we booked we felt looked after. Firstly by Emma who processed the booking and ensured that anything we required would be available to Cherime who met us at The Sanctuary and did a thorough hand over. We stayed for 3 nights (4...”
Justin
South Africa South Africa
“Cherime was super amazing she went out of her way ro make it a special occasion.”
Riana
South Africa South Africa
“It was fabulous. The host Cherime was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay”
Anastasia
Ireland Ireland
“This was the perfect spot for our whole family, 3 couples, two with 2 kids each, enough space for everyone, and everyone has their own bathroom in their room!”
Kate
South Africa South Africa
“The location is 100% perfect, especially when you have to see some of the animals roaming around the house fence.......”
Esmeranda
Netherlands Netherlands
“Alles het huis de rust, prachtige natuur de mensen de ranger in een woord geweldig Wij komen zeker terug. En als dan ook nog de olifanten langs komen kan je vakantie niet meer stuk De gamedrive was ook erg bijzonder”
Andrew
South Africa South Africa
“Everything !!, the property, braai area, pool area and it's a short trip from Pretoria. Great view from the front Patio and the place was very well equipped with everything you need. Children are well catered for too.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Emma Parkin

10
Host review score
Emma Parkin
The Sanctuary is a spacious self-catering home situated in Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, with 4 of the Big 5 right on your doorstep. Accommodating up to 10 guests (adults and children) in 3 en-suite bedrooms, the house has a fully equipped kitchen and open plan living areas with a 10-seater dining table, comfortable couches and wood fireplace. Guests can also enjoy the pristine outdoor pool, lush gardens and boma braai facilities. DSTV, WiFi and an Inverter all add to the comfort of your stay.
All the staff at The Sanctuary are passionate about the African bush and wildlife. We will always go the extra mile to ensure you have a truly memorable bush getaway!
Situated on a private game farm, Itaga, within the 9,000 hectare Mabalingwe Nature Reserve. Game drives take place in an open game vehicle with an experienced guide. You may encounter rhino, elephants, leopard, buffalo, brown hyena, black backed jackal, giraffe, zebra, eland, gemsbok, blesbok, impala, kudu, nyala, wildebeest, warthog, baboons and more! We are situated in a game reserve with free roaming animals including 4 of the big 5 (rhino, elephant, leopard & buffalo). You may encounter these animals while travelling to The Sanctuary. The reserve roads are dirt roads, however they are well maintained and traversable in most vehicles. Please note that self-driving on the property is not permitted. Itaga is a private game reserve for our guests. Day visitors are not normally permitted. Plenty of Free Parking is available for your stay at The Sanctuary.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.