A 4-star bush retreat in the Elands River Game Reserve at Vaalkop Dam, about 90 minutes from Johannesburg. Chalets, safari tents, birding and boma evenings.
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FACILITIES
Thoughtful facilities and inviting spaces make it easy to switch off and enjoy every moment of your stay.
Thoughtful facilities and inviting spaces make it easy to switch off and enjoy every moment of your stay.
Relax, Play and Unwind
Days unfold at your own pace allowing space to relax. Two swimming pools and sun decks flow into the poolside central lapa, where light meals, snacks and refreshing drinks are served, while peaceful lounge areas and a games room offer additional spaces to unwind. For deeper relaxation, the full-service spa provides African-inspired treatments, while younger guests are kept engaged through the Dream Xplorers programme, with supervised outdoor activities.
Poolside
Spend unhurried hours beside the pool, with sun loungers, bushveld views and the bar close at hand for your drink of choice. Guests staying in our Safari Tents and self-catering villas can also enjoy the added ease of their own outdoor splash pool.
Meet in the bush
Conferencing facilities cater for small to mid-sized groups, with indoor venues supported by outdoor spaces that open up the experience beyond the boardroom. Breakaway areas, poolside lounges and the central lapa create natural moments for informal discussion, while tailored setups allow each event to align with its specific objectives.
Dine under the stars
As evening settles, the Dinaledi Boma becomes the heart of the experience, drawing guests together around the fire for a celebration of connection, culture and the rhythm of the African night. The name Dinaledi, meaning stars, reflects the atmosphere that unfolds beneath the open sky, where glowing fires, home-cooked flavours, drumming and traditional dancers bring the spirit of the bush to life.
Restore
For deeper relaxation, the full-service spa provides African-inspired treatments, including massages, aromatherapy and hot stone rituals designed to restore balance, ease tension and create a sense of lightness that carries through the rest of your stay.
Play
Adjacent to the lapa bar, the games room offers guests of all ages an easy-going space to unwind, connect and enjoy a little friendly competition with darts, pool and board games.
Make a booking
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Activities
Guided drives, walks and water on a 3500 hectare reserve.
Yes, two. Both sit alongside sun decks at the main lodge, next to the central lapa bar. The safari tents and the villa each have a private plunge pool as well.
Yes. The Wellness Spa offers African-inspired treatments including massages, aromatherapy, hot stone rituals, facials, manicures and pedicures. Book at reception.
The games room beside the lapa bar has darts, snooker, board games and pool. The lounge areas and the bar are undercover, and the lodge will suggest alternatives.
Yes, Wi-Fi is available to guests at Finfoot Lake Reserve at no charge. Signal in a bush setting varies by location, and it is strongest around the main lodge.
Yes. Finfoot Lake Reserve has a shop and curio store at the main lodge. It is worth arriving stocked up, since the reserve sits well over an hour from the nearest large town.
The reserve lists wheelchair access among its facilities. Because the site is spread out with natural terrain between buildings, contact the lodge directly to discuss specific needs before booking.
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