At Mahikeng guests can enjoy a Gauteng safari in South Africa observing wildlife on game drives, walks and bike trails or on horseback. Back at the lodge a relaxing massage and sunbathing by the pool will ease city stresses away. In the vicinity of Mahikeng Lodge, visitors can also follow the scenic Magalies Meander and discover local highlights.
Mahikeng Lodge guests have the undivided attention of a full time and extremely knowledgeable game ranger, and soon discover some interesting information and facts about the game farm and its wildlife on a Gauteng safari in South Africa.
As part of the game drive, visitors get up close to Billy and Bonnie for a unique experience of touching beautiful baby Rhinos. Billy was brought to the Mahikeng Lodge at just 6 months old after his mother was poached for her horn. Bonnie's mother died of natural causes. Bonnie is Billy's new companion and they will both be introduced back into their natural environment.
The game farm is also home to many other creatures large and small. Predators include Leopard, Black Backed Jackal, Civit and Caracal. Plains game and buck species include Giraffe and Burchell’s Zebra, Nyala, Duiker, Impala, Klipspringer, Steenbok, Mountain Reedbuck, Oryx, Kudu, Eland, Waterbuck and Red Hartebeest. Smaller animals include Warthog, Baboon, Vervet Monkey, Scrub Hare, Hedgehog, Mongoose, Porcupine and Ground Squirrel.
The magnificent kloofs and sheer rock faces that surround Mahikeng Lodge can be explored on foot or horseback, while the look-out points offer superb views of the magnificent bushveld and rolling scenery.
After a fascinating morning game drive, guests can spend the day relaxing around the swimming pool or cycling through the extensive farm as abundant African wildlife laze in the shade of the Acacia trees just metres away. To rejuvenate body and mind, full body massages can be arranged in a unique bush setting or on the veranda of the guest’s suite.
Activities at Mahikeng Lodge
- Game drives
- Mountain biking
- Horse riding
- Fishing (nearby)
- Swimming pool
- Massage
- Sunset aromatherapy bath
- Bush barbeque
- Books and board games
Magalies Meander
- Adventure activities
- Sports events and recreation
- Country shopping and teas
- Arts and crafts
- History and cultural centres
