La Barune Game Lodge is a recently renovated guest house in Vaalwater where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security, and luggage storage for guests. The guest house consists of 6 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 6 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The guest house offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Vaalwater, like fishing and hiking. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Welgevonden Game Reserve is 21 miles from La Barune Game Lodge, while Madikela Private Game Reserve is 22 miles away. The nearest airport is Polokwane International Airport, 130 miles from the accommodation.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 4:
1 king bed
Bedroom 5:
1 king bed
Bedroom 6:
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Vaalwater
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  • Uwe
    Germany Germany
    Great house, fully equipped, location right in front of a damm, friendliness of owner - all benchmark
  • Ansha
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved everything in the property. It was big and spacious, neat and clean, lot of privacy, had super fantastic host, excellent facilities provided, the most beautiful view of nature blended with some game animals(zebra,kudu, bushbucks), enjoyed...
  • Jen
    South Africa South Africa
    A dream holiday home in a dream location! Zebras, warthogs, impala, giraffe, nyala, and wildebeest on the lawns. Gorgeous dam with (newly purchased) tubes for floating and fun in the sun. Everything you could possibly need for cooking in a...

Hosted by Hanli Barnard

10
10
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Hanli Barnard
La Barunè Game lodge is a magnificent piece of tranquil paradise, situated on a 2 100-hectare private Nature Reserve in the malaria free Waterberg mountains, and is 220 km`s from OR Tambo Airport, under 2-hours’ drive from Pretoria and only 8 km’s from Vaalwater. This exclusive lodge offers 4 en-suite bedrooms with Wi-Fi and internet, a large patio with an indoor built-in braai and fireplace perfect for the rainy days and spectacular views over a private dam surrounded by a lush, beautiful large garden area as well as a boma and braai area for glorious barbeques under the stars! The property also has a fully furnished two-bedroom chalet with a kitchen, bathroom, and private patio next to the lodge. There is a private swimming pool and pond in the large garden, where the game come to drink water as well as a communal swimming pool. Luzern tablets are provided to feed the Zebras, kudu and bushbucks by hand from the patio. Guests have access to the total reserve which includes more than 60 km of roads for private game drives, hiking, cycling, 4×4 Trail, tennis (tennis courts on the reserve), fishing with a vast array of species of fish and bird watching amongst many other activities. You will be spoiled by an array of magnificent wildlife. The Nature Reserve includes Herbivore animals such as Zebra, Blue wildebeest, Impala, Kudu, Giraffe, Duiker, Warthog, Eland and Waterbucks as well as common Black backed Jackal, Caracal, Honey badger, spotted Genet, civet cat, and banded mongoose. Besides the magnificent choice of game to be seen on the reserve, there is a Big 5 Game reserve just 36km outside Vaalwater, that offers game drives as well. All the animals on the farm are tame as no hunting is allowed, but there are various hunting opportunities in the area for those who are interested in this activity. Unfortunately, NO PARTIES, MUSIC, NOISE OR CELEBRATIONS ARE ALLOWED! We speak your language!
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of La Barune Game Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

La Barune Game Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 6000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about USD 325. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 25

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Debit card La Barune Game Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, guests need to contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival for the Nature Reserve's gate security code.

Please inform La Barune Game Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of ZAR 6,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about La Barune Game Lodge

  • Check-in at La Barune Game Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at La Barune Game Lodge include:

    • Vacation Home

  • The prices at La Barune Game Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • La Barune Game Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Tennis equipment
    • Swimming pool
    • Game drives

  • La Barune Game Lodge is 1,650 feet from the center of Vaalwater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.