Nestled near Phalaborwa Gate, Sefapane Lodges and Safaris offers a tranquil retreat with a swim-up bar, poolside bar, and rejuvenating spa treatments. Enjoy breakfast or dinner at Calabash Grill Restaurant overlooking the pool or unwind in the garden.
Located just 1 mi (1.6 km) from the airport, Sefapane Lodges and Safaris offers a shuttle (available on request). Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps or facials, and Calabash Grill Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli.
Languages
Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Zulu
At a glance
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Hotel size
51 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle from 7 AM to 5 PM*
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Off-site
Area shuttle within 5 km*
Shopping centre shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Playground
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Children's menu
What to do
Shopping
Fishing
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Safari nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
Built in 1992
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Mosquito nets
2 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Dining
Calabash Grill Restaurant – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 160 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 70 per person (one-way)
Local area shuttle and shopping centre shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 100 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Also known as
Sefapane
Sefapane Lodge
Sefapane Lodge & Safaris
Sefapane Lodge & Safaris Phalaborwa
Sefapane Safaris
Sefapane Safaris Phalaborwa
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Aha Sefapane Lodges Safaris Lodge Phalaborwa
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sefapane Lodges and Safaris offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sefapane Lodges and Safaris does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sefapane Lodges and Safaris?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Sefapane Lodges and Safaris?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sefapane Lodges and Safaris?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Sefapane Lodges and Safaris?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7 AM to 5 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 70 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sefapane Lodges and Safaris?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 100 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Sefapane Lodges and Safaris and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing and safari tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Sefapane Lodges and Safaris also has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sefapane Lodges and Safaris?
What's the area around Sefapane Lodges and Safaris like?
Sefapane Lodges and Safaris is a short 2-minute drive from Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) and 12 minutes' walk from President Kruger Park.
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Sefapane Lodges and Safaris Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
18 Mar 2023
Good lodge with quality restaurant. Suits doing safaris and day trips.
Tina
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2025
In questo
Piero
Piero, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2025
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Sept 2024
Die Lodge war perfekt als Ausgangspunkt für Safaris im Kruger Nationalpark geeignet. Wir haben auch die Tour über Sefapane gebucht und mit Donald einen herausragenden Guide bekommen. Sehr empfehlenswert.
Die Unterkunft selbst könnte an ein paar Stellen kleinere Schönheitskorrekturen vertragen, aber alles im Rahmen. Einzig als Vegetarier wird das Essen schnell eintönig.
Wir würden aber jederzeit wieder kommen, vor allem um den Kruger vom ruhigeren zentralen Gate zu erkunden.
Bernhard
Bernhard, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept 2024
Tinus
Tinus, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
25 Feb 2024
Dimension Data
Dimension Data, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Aug 2022
Hendrik
Hendrik, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2022
Winnie
Winnie, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
8 Nov 2021
I have been staying here for nearly 30 years and was quite disappointed with my recent stay. There was constant music being played at the pool/restaurant area very loudly almost 24/7 and the music wasn’t appropriate for a lodge with swearing and explicit sexual lyrics. I asked the barman to turn it down a number of times but he kept gradually turning it back up. It was so loud it was difficult to hold a conversation. This experience would make me think twice about going back. Also, there was a kettle in the room and some rusks but no tea or coffee??
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Dec 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Dec 2019
Excellent location, close to Phalaborwa Gate for Kruger National Park. Ample Parking and restaurant facilities and Pool bar is very good.
Carina
Carina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Nov 2019
Alain
Alain, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Oct 2019
brent
brent, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 Sept 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2019
Klasse
Wij vonden het zeer goed en net is gewoon perfect gewoon uitstekend ,beveel iedereen dit aan als ik weer zou gaan ga ik in sefapane lodge zitten
Gerard
Gerard, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 June 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2019
Me olimme erittäin tyytyväisiä. Hyvää ja ystävällistä palvelua. Kaunis, aidattu, turvallinen alue. Mahdollisuus osallistua erilaisille safareille, jotka olivat mielestämme kohtuuhintaisia. Ruoka oli hyvää. Emme poistuneet hotellin alueelta muuten kuin safarin ajaksi.
Jonna
Jonna, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Jan 2019
Verified traveller
5-night trip
2/10 Poor
22 Oct 2018
Carlos Andrés
Carlos Andrés, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Sept 2018
Incredible room and outstanding service. Highly recommended if you want to stay near but outside from Kruger park
Alvaro
Alvaro, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Aug 2018
Derek
Derek, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 June 2018
Boa opção
O quarto é excelente, confortável e bem limpo. A equipe do hotel é rxceletente. Mas as opções do restaurante deixam muito a desejar. Bem como as opções de Safari.
Julio
Julio, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2018
Ich würde es noch Mal buchen
Die Anlage ist sehr schön angelegt. Es gibt Zwei kleine Pools eine Poolbar und mehrere Teiche. Es war immer sauber und ruhig, das Personal stets zuvorkommend und freundlich. Wir haben vorher drei Safari-Touren per E-Mail im Hotel gebucht. Alle drei haben stattgefunden, obwohl an zwei davon nur insgesamt drei Personen Teil genommen haben. Am besten gefiel mir der Sunset Game Drive. Er geht über drei Stunden und wir könnten sehr viele Tiere sehen. Am Tag darauf haben wir eine „Full-day-Safari“ gemacht. Diese fängt bereits um 6 Uhr morgens an und endet erst um 16 Uhr. Aufgrund der Frühe, konnten wir nich an dem Frühstück teilnehmen, dennoch wurde vom Hotelpersonal Kaffee und eine Kleinigkeit für uns bereit gestellt. Trotz mehrerer Pausen fand ich die Tour zu lang. Ich würde beim nächsten Mal kürzere Game Drives buchen. Am letzten Tag haben wir einen Morning Bushwalk gebucht. Dieser fängt schon um fünf Uhr morgens an und dauert vier Stunden. Hier sieht man zwar nicht viele Tiere und wenn, dann nur vom Weitem. Dennoch erfährt man einiges über das Spurenlesen, Pflanzen und Insekten.
An diesem Tag haben wir es das einzige Mal zum Frühstücksbüffet geschafft. Es gab eine große Auswahl an verschiedenen Sachen und war sehr lecker. Ich würde das Frühstück immer wieder dazu buchen, man sollte jedoch aufpassen, dass es sich nicht mit den Safari-Touren überschneidet. Es war insgesamt ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt in der Anlage. Und der Krüger Nationalpark ist in nächste Nähe.
Antonia
Antonia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2018
River Lodge: Fantastisk sted
Vi var 8 personer i River Lodge.
Vi havde River Lodge for os selv.
Det var all inclusive og incl. 2 safari-ture pr. dag.