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Kololo Game Reserve

4.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge in Vaalwater with safari and outdoor pool

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4 Sleeper Chalet | Mountain view
Terrace/patio
6 Sleeper Chalet | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Villa | Private pool
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

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Deluxe Villa | Garden view

Deluxe Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private pool
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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2 Sleeper Chalet | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Sleeper Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 538 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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6 Sleeper Chalet | Garden view

6 Sleeper Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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4 Sleeper Chalet | Mountain view

4 Sleeper Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bakkerspas Road, 35 km outside of Vaalwater, Vaalwater, Limpopo, 530

What's nearby

  • Welgevonden Game Reserve - 2 min drive - 0.6 km
  • Kololo Game Reserve - 37 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Marakele National Park - 38 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Welgevonden Main Gate - 77 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Kamonande Nature Reserve - 81 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 123.2 miles/198.3 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Kololo Game Reserve

Enjoy your visit to Vaalwater with a stay at Kololo Game Reserve. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this all-inclusive lodge include free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden.

All inclusive

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests driving to this property should note that access is via an 18-mile (29 kilometer) gravel road, which may extend travel times. Guests should contact the property when they reach Bakkerspas Road.

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 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: ZAR 320 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 500
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 4807.5 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Kololo
Kololo Game
Kololo Game Reserve
Kololo Game Reserve Lodge
Kololo Game Reserve Lodge Vaalwater
Kololo Game Reserve Vaalwater
Kololo Game Reserve Vaalwater, Waterberg, South Africa
Kololo Game Reserve Vaalwater Waterberg South Africa
Kololo Game Reserve Lodge
Kololo Game Reserve Vaalwater
Kololo Game Reserve Lodge Vaalwater

Frequently asked questions

Does Kololo Game Reserve offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kololo Game Reserve 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Kololo Game Reserve?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Kololo Game Reserve?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kololo Game Reserve?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Kololo Game Reserve?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kololo Game Reserve?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.
What is there to do at Kololo Game Reserve and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kololo Game Reserve?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
Does Kololo Game Reserve have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Kololo Game Reserve like?
Kololo Game Reserve is located a short 1-minute walk from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

A great stay!
Really great weekend away, only 3 hours from Johannesburg. Staff were wonderful, food was tasty and room was neat and clean. Got to see a lot of wild life including 2 male lions close up.
Cari-Ann, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

BUSH MOMENTS AT KOLOLO
VERY GOOD VERY RELAXING ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF OUR STAY THE BOOKING WAS DONE VERY PROFFESIONAL
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Weekend getaway
The stay and accomodation were more than adequate, the views were amazing. The only problem was that we didn't get to see much game on the drive, but again the views were stunning.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All was perfect.the dinner was very delicat
It is a wonderful aerier. We get an upgrate of our bookink so we lived for two days in the cheettahous .their a anrolopes and girafs on the ground you can watch it from zhe balkony. And we make a cicly tpur with the mountenbices at zhe ways by zhe reserve.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience!!
Would love to return in the future. All the staff were amazing and couldn't be more attentive, friendly and helpful. The reserve offers so much and felt it was real value for money with the availabilty of walking trails, mountain biking and drives offered within the reserve.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Most friendly staff.
Mathias, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ligging en directe toegang game park vriendelijke mensen
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A recommander ! Absolument magnifique.
Allez y sans inquiétude. Logdes sublimes, personnel adorable, vue magnifique, au milieu des animaux, paradis pour les enfants, balades possibles au milieu des girafes et zèbres (à pieds ou en velos). Absolument magnifique ! Vous pourrez également faire des safaris pour voir les bigs 5, 3x par jour (dont 1 inclus par nuit sur place).
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ein traumhaftes Fleckchen Erde. Afrika pur. Super Landschaft, tolle Tiere und freundliche Menschen. Bitte unbedingt den 6 Stunden Game-Drive buchen. Man sieht da noch einmal eine ganz andere Landschaft als auf dem 3-Stunden-Drive. Man ist quasi alleine unterwegs und hört außer der Natur nichts mehr. Paradiesisch. Toll ist auch, dass man sich auf der Lodge zu Fuß oder mit dem Rad alleine bewegen kann. Das hatten wir bisher noch nirgends. Wir empfehlen diese Lodge uneingeschränkt weiter!!
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Margareta, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heel erg mooie lodge om te verblijven. Leuke huisjes, vriendelijk personeel, lekker eten en mooie omgeving.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Echt te gast
In dit hotel wordt je echt als gast behandeld, niets is teveel en iedereen is super vriendelijk. Wij kregen een gratis upgrade aangeboden naar een 6 persoons villa omdat daar klamboes in zaten! Ook is de WIFI gratis.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Leuke lodge en mooie natuur/safari
Heerlijke lodge waarbij je echt het Afrika gevoel krijgt. Leuk is dat je in de directe omgeving vrij kunt wandelen of fietsen en dat je binnen een paar minuten op safari kunt in big 5 gebied! Zwembad is heerlijk, eten prima en personeel zeer vriendelijk.
Edwin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Für ein paar ruhige Tage im Busch zu verbringen empfehlenswert. Welgevonden als Big5 Reservat fehlt mir persönlich das „Safari feeling“. Sehr offen ohne viel Bäume wie z.b. In den Krüger Wildreservaten. Grosser Pool, Aussicht, auch für Kinder geeignet - Malaria frei. Nette Leute, gute Bedienung und sehr feines Essen.
Michel, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Wij hebben hier 3 dagen doorgebracht. Het zijn hele mooie huisjes in een prachtige setting. Het eten en drinken is prima en ook de gamedrives op het eigen terrein zijn leuk, je komt dichtbij de dieren. Je kan er wandelen en we hebben gemountainbiked, wat een bijzondere ervaring is tussen de giraffen! Enkele kanttekeningen; wij vinden het best prijzig (€ 1.200 voor 3 overnachtingen HP met 2 kinderen en 2 volwassenen) dan mag het gebruik van de mountainbikes wel inclusief zijn in plaats dat hier nog weer voor betaald moet worden. Dat geldt ook voor het avondeten; onze jongens van 14 en 12 jaar lusten wel een regulier menu in plaats van een kindermenu, ook hier moesten we extra voor betalen. Ook de gamedrive met de ranger van Kololo in het naastgelegen big 5-gebied Welgevonden werd apart gefactureerd (dit was overigens wel bekend op voorhand). Onze tip: biedt dit de gasten aan bij een bepaald aantal overnachtingen. Conclusie: hele leuke safari light in een prachtige omgeving, 2 nachten was voor ons gezin achteraf voldoende en qua prijsstelling fors gezien de extra`s zoals vermeld.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super séjour au kololo. Lodge magnifique, personnel sympathique et aux petits soins. Le plus est de sa ballader à pied au milieu des animaux qui viennent également le soir devant la chambre ou la terrasse.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Schöne Lodge für einen erholsamen Aufenthalt
Wir waren zu dritt eine Nacht in Kololo und haben die Lodge sehr genossen: die geräumigen, schönen Zimmer waren sehr sauber, die tolle Terrasse mit dem Blick auf die Wasserstelle. Es gab ein gutes Frühstücks-Buffet und das Personal war sehr gastfreundlich. Wir haben bei der kleinen Kololo-Safari Giraffen, Affen, Zebras, Antilopen gesehen, aber insgesamt ist das Kololo Game Reserve nicht so natürlich wie andere Parks. Allerdings hat man die Möglichkeit, von Kololo aus eine Safari in Welgefonden zu machen.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Toller Service, tolle Location, ideal zum Abschluß
Sehr schöne ruhige Location abseits aller Trubelrouten. Wir waren allerdings auch während der Nebensaison vor Ort. Game Drive mindestens 3 Stunden ist zu empfehlen, besser 6 Stunden. Sehr viele Antilopen, auch Elefanten, Giraffen, Nashörner. Für Katzen braucht es Glück und Geduld. Toller Service, sehr schönes Haus, Essen gut, toller Poobereich mit Aussicht (haben während der schwimmens Elefant gesehen). Verschiede Antilopenarten direkt am Haus. Nach drei Wochen auf Camp Sites ein toller Abschluß des Tripps durch SA
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super locatie,goede service
Het verblijf was er geweldig.We verbleven er met twee kinderen van 10 en 12 jaar.Het is er heerlijk vertoeven en het personeel is erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam.Enige minpuntje was het zwembad.Er stond vermeld dat dit verwarmd was.Het water was echt koud en in deze tijd van het jaar( Juli/Augustus) kun je er zeker niet in zwemmen.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Prachtige locatie, prijs vs kwaliteit niet juist.
Lodge is mooi gelegen, maar wel erg afgelegen. Familiehuis was erg mooi, maar niet erg schoon. Eten was op zich goed, maar weinig of geen keus. Wat erg tegenviel was dat bij het inbegrepen ontbijt moest worden betaald voor de koffie. Onze keus was oa gevallen op Kololo vanwege activiteiten, maar vanwege lage bezettingsgraad van de lodge gingen activiteiten niet door. Al met al wordt er dus meer beloofd dan dat er waargemaakt wordt.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Schöne Lodge in toller Natur
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