Establishment Details
Summary:
This makes our guest lodge very well located for both the business person and the tourist who wants the tranquility of the country and easy access to Sandton, Johannesburg, Woodmead, Midrand, Bryanston, Rivonia, Fourways, Sunninghill, Linbro Park and Pretoria.
Theme:
Your hosts, Yvonne and Gerard van Schendel invite you to share their little African paradise. Yvonne and Gerard came from Holland to live in South Africa in 1996 and are therefore well aware of European standards and hospitality. The theme throughout is African with murals abound.
Views:
The safe property (with electric fence) is set on 4.000 m2 indigenous gardens, overlooking a sparkling pool, surrounded by an abundance of bird life. The whole atmosphere at African Lodge is heartfelt, friendly and highly luxurious. Awake to the calls of the birds and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in our dining room with double opening doors overlooking the garden, the pool and the fish-pond. Stroll in the gardens and enjoy the fresh air and peace of the country, whilst only ten minutes away from Sandton, South Africa’s premier business and entertainment centre, as well as Sandton City shopping centre. Return from a busy day in the city and relax over a cold drink at our bar, with the tinkling sound of the water from the fish-pond in the background.
Property Description:
All five luxurious twin rooms and our two executive suites are also stylishly decorated with the Big Five Theme. (See room overviews for more details.)
In our entertainment area you can enjoy DSTV (Satellite TV), home theatre, vcr, or just enjoy a drink at our well stocked bar; run as a honesty bar, you can be the barman and enjoy a tot or two of your favourite tipple. A good selection of books, videos and DVD’s are also available.
Meals (lunch and dinner) are served on request only (we do not run a commercial restaurant). Enjoy dinner, a braai (South African Barbeque) or Chinese braai in our boma at the crackling campfire, whilst listening to the night sounds of Africa and gazing up into the star-strewn skies. Dinner can also be served in our elegant dining room. Alternatively transport to restaurants in the area can be arranged too.
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Directions
From Pretoria (R28 or N1) , Roodepoort, Bloemfontein and Midrand:
Take N1 / M1 direction of Johannesburg
From Roodepoort/Bloemfontein take middle lane, which is M1 towards Johannesburg (left lane is towards N1 Polokwane/ Pretoria and right lane is towards N3 Durban)
On M1 (towards Johannesburg) take first off ramp, which is Woodmead.
End of off ramp turn left – direction Wynberg
At robot (traffic light) turn left – direction Midrand – Old Pretoria Main Road – R 101
At robot (traffic light) (Buccleuch Corner) turn right into Gibson Drive West
Follow Gibson Drive West West, at circle (round about) keep left into Buccleuch Drive
Follow Buccleuch Drive straight until T-junction, turn left into Margaret Avenue
Follow Margaret Avenue until Jane Road (if you end up at t-junction you are too far), turn right into Jane Road - Number 14
From N3 (Durban / Edenvale) / Johannesburg International Airport:
From Airport first follow the R24 towards Johannesburg, until you see the exit to the N3 direction Pretoria – keep on following N3 till Marlboro off ramp.
Take Marlboro off ramp
End of off ramp turn left onto Marlboro Drive
At robot (traffic light) turn right into North Road
Follow North Road (three times straight at circle (round about))
At robot (traffic light) turn right onto Old Pretoria Main road – direction Midrand R101
At second robot (traffic light) (Buccleuch Corner) turn right into Gibson Drive West
Follow Gibson Drive West, at circle (round about) keep left into Buccleuch Drive
Follow Buccleuch Drive straight until T-junction, turn left into Margaret Avenue
Follow Margaret Avenue until Jane Road (if you end up at t-junction you are too far), turn right into Jane Road - Number 14
From M1 coming from Johannesburg:
Follow M1 (N1) direction Pretoria
Take Woodmead off ramp
At end of off ramp, (do NOT go straight onto M1/N1). but at robot (traffic light) turn right towards Wynberg and Midrand
Next robot (traffic light), go straight until T-junction
At next robot (traffic light) turn left towards Midrand – Old Pretoria Main Road R 101
At next robot (traffic light) (Buccleuch Corner) turn right into Gibson Drive West.
Follow Gibson Drive West, at circle (round about) keep left into Buccleuch Drive
Follow Buccleuch Drive until T-junction, turn left into Margaret Avenue
Follow Margaret Avenue until Jane Road (if you end up at t-junction you are too far), turn right into Jane Road - Number 14
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Unit Information
Deluxe Twin Rooms,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| All five luxurious twin rooms have been individually and stylishly decorated with a Big Five Theme, exuding a real African ambience, immediately making guests feel at home and relaxed. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with a large separate shower, a corner bath, two washbasins and toilet and are supplied with toiletries. Furthermore dressing room, personal wall safe, TV, radio/alarm clock, mini-bar/fridge, desk (dressing table), relaxing sitting area, tea and coffee making facilities, tourist information file, ceiling fans, hair dryers, towels, gowns, oil heaters (for winter evenings) and a private verandah. In short the well-appointed rooms have all the facilities a guest would require. Due to government regulations, the rooms are non-smoking. |
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Bed configuration
| Twin beds |
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Executive Suites,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| Our two executive suites are also stylishly decorated with the Big Five Theme and have a lounge, a fully equipped desk (with broadband internet access), air-conditioning / heater, an en-suite bathroom with double washbasins, toilet, bath, separate shower unit with massage shower and heater. Furthermore the suites are equipped with personal wall safe, TV (Satellite TV at additional cost) radio/alarm clock, mini-bar/fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, tourist information file, hair dryers, towels, gowns, electric blankets (for winter evenings) and a private veranda. In short the well-appointed suites have all the facilities a business person would require. Due to government regulations, the suites are non-smoking. |
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Bed configuration
| Twin beds |
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Family Unit,
2
bedrooms,
sleeps 4
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Overview
| Consisting of two bedrooms (one with twin beds and one with a double bed) and one bathroom (shower, one washbasin in cabinet and a toilet)
Max. 4 persons for the Family Unit per night including Breakfast |
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Bed configuration
| Twin beds and one double bed |
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Self Catering Cottage,
1
bedroom,
sleeps 2
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Overview
| Fully equipped self catering cottage with lounge annex kitchen, one bedroom and one bathroom. Kitchen fully equipped (stove, microwave, kettle,etc,etc), furthermore air-con, DSTv, home theater, wireless internet access, etc. |
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Bed configuration
| Two single beds, which upon request can be converted into a king size bed. |
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