Private retreat in the heart of North West Province

Tucked away from the main stream rush of the Gauteng cities, is a private retreat for those who are looking for untainted air and tranquility, but still yearn for luxury and comfort. Thaba Phuti Safari Lodge, just 30 km from Rustenburg offers five star accommodation in the heart of the North West Province. Apart from beautiful surroundings, exquisite food, and numerous facilities, visitors to this private retreat can also take pleasure in a number of nature related activities offered in the Rustenburg area.

Once you have settled and are ready to leave your private retreat to explore the wonderful secrets of the region, you may want to visit the Old English Blockhouse, which is a stone wall type of fort built by English soldiers around 1902, shortly before the end of the Second Anglo Boer War. Another site worth visiting is the mountain where several brave men lost their lives during the historic Battle of Nooitgedacht that took place between the Boer and British commands in 1899.

If you prefer the sound of birds and small animals, put on you hiking shoes after watching the animals at the waterhole from the deck of your private retreat at Thaba Phuti. Take the 2 km Bobbejaan day walk and experience the coolness of waterfalls in the mountains after a refreshing scenic walk. If you prefer to stay close to the Thaba Phuti Safari Lodge, you can just stroll through the animal rich bush at Thaba Phuti to return later in the day for sundowners.

The Magaliesberg area boasts a rich fauna and flora with more than 140 bird species. If you are a bird lover, you will be glad to hear that the crested barbet and several vulture species can be found in the region. The Cyathea Dregei fern that grows against the moist cliffs and some of Aloe plant species are unique to the region. This, together with mountain pools and a wide variety of small animals, make a hiking trip in this region an experience you will never forget. Some of the animals that you may encounter on your walk include baboons, monkeys, and small deer.

You can also undertake a game drive in an open vehicle that will bring you in close contact with the larger animals or if you are an experienced horse rider, explore the bush in a more natural way on horseback. The area around the Magaliesberg Mountain Range is home to some of South Africa's endangered predator species such as the leopard and aardwolf.

Return to the Thaba Phuti Safari Lodge to cool off in stylish surroundings, where the staff will cater to all your needs. Dine in the elegant restaurant or relax in one of the casual bars. If you want more of the fresh air, you can get rejuvenated and all nostalgic next to a crackling fire under the open African sky while you sip fine wine available from the cellar.

While you are at the private retreat on the Middlefontein game farm, you may also consider taking a scenic hot air balloon ride. This is surely a once in a lifetime experience where you get the opportunity to view the whole Magaliesburg meander from the sky. Be sure to bring your camera along to capture the scenes from your hot air balloon.

Stop at the Thaba Phuti curio shop for gifts from the region or try your hand at fishing before you have to return to the hustle and bustle of the city life. With so many adventure and leisure activities available, you may have to spend more time at this exclusive lodge.

After all your ventures, you can come home to the comfort of a king-sized bed in a colonially styled room with its own bar fridge and en-suite bathroom. Noteworthy for its luxury and style, the Thaba Phuti Safari Lodge is the ideal private retreat for connoisseurs, nature lovers, business teams, romantic couples, and even adventure hunters.