Lakenvlei Forest Lodge

Description

The forest, hills and dense reed beds surrounding the wetland are home to an enormous variety of bird species including the African Jacana and Purple Heron as well as at least six duck species and the endangered Crowned Crane. Mammals such as the Cape Clawless Otter, Caracal and Serval add to the rare charm of this delightful forest refuge. The entire wetland or vlei has been declared a natural heritage site.

Lakenvlei Forest Lodge is situated between the towns of Belfast and Dullstroom, an easy 2.5 hours from Johannesburg.

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Attractions

Activities
Activities include the following:

Fly and Bass Fishing on two separate dams
Horserides
Star gazing (observatory)
Tennis
Bird watching
Daytrails
Mountain Bike Trails

Lakenvlei Forest Lodge

Facilities

The Main Lodge
The main lodge situated at the edge of the wetland and in close proximity to the chalets, incorporates a cosy pub and a country-style restaurant specialising in fine country cuisine. Meals can be taken on an all inclusive basis or booked seperatly. The timber deck of the main lodge offers a splendid view of a myriad channels and little islands, all surrounded by dense reed beds from where a symphony of bird songs emanate.

Solid Log Chalets
Twelve luxury chalets, permeated with the fresh smell of real pine, provide an exclusive haven for visitors to the Lodge.

Chalets include:

Six 8-sleeper chalets, with two en-suite double bedrooms and a loft room sleeping four persons, and
Six four-sleeper chalets, with one double en-suite bedroom and a loft room sleeping two persons

Lakenvlei Forest Lodge