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SHI-AWELA SAFARI LODGE, MAKHADO (LOUIS TRICHARDT)
Game Lodge | Self Catering 
Located in Makhado (Louis Trichardt), Limpopo, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/shi-awela/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Kenneth & Joanne Ball
 
Shi-awela Safari Lodge
Mountain View Farm
Between Bandolierkop and Makhado
28km South of Makhado (Louis Trichardt)
Limpopo
 
Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
Shi-awela Safari Lodge overlooks our savannah bush veld, with the view extending onto the Soutpansburg Mountain Range. Our private facility is personal, offering guests intimacy with the surrounding natural environment.

We offer clean, comfortable, inviting rooms, that will make you feel right at home. The meals are typical country style cooking, emphasising fresh, wholesome, home made, tasty food. We also offer the ideal venue for small weddings, functions and a peaceful overnight destination for travelers. Rifle hunting, bow hunting and wing shooting safaris are tailored to your personal interest. Stunning landscapes on our 10 000 acre family ranch and access to surrounding public and private game reserves for perfect photo opportunities. Luxury game lodges, private mountain retreats, rustic bush camps and guest houses, all fully equipped for your personal comfort.

Kenneth and Joanne Ball have been catering to the local and international travellers, since 1990. Our desire is to offer people great value for money, without forfeiting quality or compromising our high standards. We also offer diverse, scenic, cultural and historical, recreational activities in and around our beautiful region.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • 4 twin rondavels, en-suite bathrooms
  • 1 upstairs overflow bedroom, with 4 beds, and en-suite bathroom
  • central lounge and bar
  • spacious dining room
  • kitchen and store rooms
  • outside braai (barbecue) boma
  • birding blinds over water points
  • water reservoirs for swimming
  • kopjies (hills) for climbing and game viewing
  • rifle hunting, bow hunting and wing shooting safaris
  • our region is rich in scenic views, archeology, history and culture with various outdoor activities available
  • guided tours also available
 
 
RATES:
 
CATERED RATES

Fully Catered
Double (pp): R650
Single (pp): R850

Bed and Breakfast
Twin Bed Sharing (p.p): R295
Single (pp): R350

Dinner only (pp): R60
Light Lunch only (pp): R45
Breakfast only (pp): R40
Continental breakfast (pp): R30
Kopjie Sun downer drive per vehicle: R100
 
SELF CATERING RATES

Per person per night: R250
Full Camp (12 beds) per night: R2000
Weekend special (*Min 2 nights): R3800
 
INCLUDED IN FULLY CATERED RATES

Meals - Early morning cereal, toast and rusks, fruit juice, tea or coffee.
Light Lunch
Snacks, and a three course country dinner.
Guide, vehicle, fuel, soft drinks, VAT 14%.
(Staff gratuities excluded)

SELF CATERING RATES

Exclude all consumables, Staff Gratuities, and if necessary staff overtime (if worked).
Staff are available for washing dishes, cleaning, and making up rooms.
Toilet paper and dishwashing liquid is provided.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Rates are applicable "per night".
50% deposit of stay is required to confirm your booking.
Balance of stay is due on departure.
Payment by bank guaranteed cheque, bank transfer or cash.
No credit cards are accepted.

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
Take N1 highway NORTH fm johannesburg, through Polokwane. 78km north of Polokwane is Bandolierkop. 5km past Bandolierkop is the sign on the left for "Shi-awela Safari Lodge" - this is just past the turn off to the Lalapanzi Hotel. (6.5km from N1) Just follow the signs in. Shi-awela turn off is 28km BEFORE Makhado and only four and a half hours north of Johannesburg.
 
 
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