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The chalets at Bushfellows‘ “Little Eden” epitomizes rustic beauty and Luxury.All under thatch and built under a Marula tree, the 7 chalets are all named after special birds and are situated in close proximity facing the pool.
With 4 chalets sleeping 4 people, and 3 chalets sleeping 2 people, these units are ideal for a short breakaway, and can even fit the family.
The chalets are fully serviced daily, and contain a television with some DSTV channels and the SABC channels and on-suite bathrooms, complete with all the necessities.

Honeymoon Suites:
Stargazer
The name says it all. Situated in the middle of the bush, Star-Gazer Tree House makes for a great honeymoon suite. Experience a unique, one-of-a kind African tree house, surrounded with an unforgettable wild experience.
Standing on the porch and gazing at the African stars while enjoying the atmosphere at night is a picture that lacks words to be described by.

Being completely surrounded by bush, stargazer takes privacy to a new level. With abundant bird calls sounding through the trees, bush-babies jumping from tree to tree and animal tracks around your suite you will have plentiful memories of the african bush to take with you after your visit.
With the possibility of your dinner and breakfast being served right there, you don not even have to leave the privacy and intimacy of your suite to enjoy our 4 star meals.

Rock Lodge:
Set in a rugged Bushfellows hill-side, this dramatic yet majestic unit has magnificent views over the surroundings. This two sleeper unit is equipped with bar-fridge, stylish bathroom with large windows for an outside view, and a Jacuzzi on a deck overlooking the bushveld and blue mountains afar.
This is a favourite amongst newly weds after all the formalities are completed. For the special occasion, the honeymoon suite offers extra luxury and pampering.

Let the adventurer in you go wild with our en-suite tents. These tents are situated in the midst of the bush, amongst the trees and grass, with game grazing literally on your “door-step”.
Definitely not for the faint-at-heart! These tents can accommodate up to 4 people, with a double bed and bunk beds.

Enjoy the crispy cool nights during the winter, and listen to the rain falling in a natural melody during summer. Embrace the natural folding as you enter these unique units and enjoy the peace, solitude and serenity of the unblemished environment.

In close proximity to Marula Tented Camp and our Majoba Conference Facility is our fully serviced Bush Camps. Although they are serviced, it still provides you with an un-spoilt bush experience.Each hut consists of a double bed and en-suite bathroom.
These huts are constructed from wood with a thatch roof. A great place to experience the bush but still sleep under a roof.
Experience the animal sounds, bird calls and wonderful sunrises and sunsets from the “garden” surrounding these bush camps.

These units were constructed in the bush, amongst the beauty, amongst the roaming animals. With 3 units sleeping 4 guests comfortably, and 1 unit sleeping 6 guests, the whole family can enjoy a wonderful bush breakaway.
These units are fully stocked with cutlery and crockery for the number of people it houses, a microwave, a two plate stove, a flat screen television, DVD player and a DSTV decoder.
You are welcome to bring your own Smart card for the decoder, or just use the Smart card supplied by us with a special “hotel package” of channels.

Faces Of Africa:
4-Star dining is what it is all about at our restaurant called Faces of Africa. Our menu is a mixture of wholesome meals and authentic bush cooking. Guests can expect multi-course meals of the highest standard- from venison stews to vegetarian dishes and delicious desserts.
Breakfast can be enjoyed on the patio, where the morning breeze gently rustles the bushveld leaves.

Majoba:
Located approximately 1km from the main lodge, Majoba, which means “wild flower”, seats a maximum of 60 people. Taking the form of a lapa, Majoba has its own kitchen and bar facilities, so, on your request, breakfast, lunch and even dinner can be served right there.
With the Bush Chalets, the Self-Catering units and Marula Tented camp close by, transport to the venue is the last thing to be concerned about, merely follow the paths.

Being a bit more specific as far as our menu goes, you can expect starters like “carpaccio-venison, potato and leek soup or even peri-peri chicken livers.
As far as our light meals go, expect meals like chicken tortia, organic salad topped with beef or chicken strips or our special tuna-greek salad.

Then, for the main meals enjoy great mince dumplings on mash, special beef lasagne, imported French ribs or even Eisbein, deliciously prepared.
Our Penne pasta is also popular, as well as our tender, juicy rump steak from our own cattle herd. For dessert, expect delicious ice-creamed filled pancakes, home-made chocolate brownies or freshly baked cakes and tarts.

Bush-brainstorming, lodge liason, or African indaba, whatever description you choose, Bushfellows will meet your requirements when it comes to conferences.
We take enormous pride in our conference venues, and therefore we have specially equipped venues, to help with the success of your conference.

Included in the same building as our restaurant, is our conference venue by the same name, Faces of Africa. This is our largest conference venue, seating 200 people (cinema style).
Located on the main lodge premises, and just around the corner from our 4 Star restaurant, this venue boasts state of the art technology, such as an HD Projector, 7.2 surround sound system, WI FI Internet and an interactive board. With all the facilities you may need being right there at you and your delegations’ disposal we aim to provide you with the ultimate environment to have utmost use of your conferencing time with us.

Activities:
Game Drive
With 16 species of plains game, which includes giraffe, warthog, kudu and eland, to mention a few, game drives are a must do when visiting us.
Apart from the usual game, Bushfellows take pride in their rare and unique animals also, like the endangered Sable, the scarce Nyala, White Blesbuck, the lesser seen Steenbok and oryx (gemsbok).
With unreserved views, getting up close and personal with the bushveld from the game viewing vehicles is something to remember.

Animal Feeding
Next to our owl aviaries, two kookaburras are responsible for magnificent calls, reminding you of the special location you find yourself at.
Included with our animals are Romeo and Duchess, our two Cheetahs. They were both raised in captivity as part of a breeding program.
Romeo is tame to some extent, but the female, Duchess, is not to fond of humans. Another unique animal finding itself at Bushfellows is the Iguanas, originally from South America.

Other animals like guinea pigs, rabbits, peacocks and the koi in our water feature are also fed regularly Feeding times start around 4pm, depending on the weather etc, and guests are welcome to join in this great learning experience.

Archery - On Special Request.
Bushfellows hosts a national archery club called 'Under African Skies'. Enthusiasts get to practice the ancient sport of Archery through various forms of target shooting.
Bushfellows has international standard 2-D and 3-D courses, plus static and mobile targets. Guests with a yearning for the real thing can practice their skills at the game ranch.
Genesis Bows are available at the Lodge for "Team Building" or simply learning about Archery.

Clay Pigeon Shooting - On Special Request
It is simple, lift, aim, fire. That is all there is to it. With our own shooting range, Bushfellows caters for those who love the art of shooting.
With two clay throwing machines, we can throw two clay pigeon in close succession, making this activity a real challenge if you choose!

Putt-Putt
A classic activity, especially for the young of age. We have incorporated our 9-hole putt-putt course in the African bush, with the ups and downs, obstacles and tricky parts one expects from putt-putt courses. The putt-putt course is at our Majoba bush centre.

Sand Volley Ball
Feel the sand between your toes, and although you are not close to the ocean, the location is just as magical. Enjoy a game of volleyball at our Majoba centre, a short walk from our tented camp, the Self-catering units and the bush chalets.

Cocktail Hunt
This is a great way for team building and a fun adventure. Guests are given a variety of smaller exercises to do, within the borders of competition, where they attempt their best.
The teams are then given codes on paper, which classifies as a certain value and then they have to prepare a cocktail and drink a small ‘shot’ from it. This exercise gets amazing reviews!

Helicopter Flips
Bushfellows are in the process of acquiring a helicopter. The helicopter will be used firstly for game capturing and counting, but on prior arrangement and special request, guest can be taken for flips over our farm and the surrounding valley.

Other Activities in the Area
There are many exciting things to do within the Bushfellows district, otherwise known as the 'Sunshine Valley'. Air flips can be arranged from the nearby airfield.
Loskopdam, located about 60km from Bushfellows, is famous for its great fishing. From black bass to bream, and even the usual carp and catfish, anglers from far and wide come to try their luck.

A boat trip on the dam, which is the 5th largest in South Africa, is a real adventure. Closer to Bushfellows is Cilabi Ostrich Ranch.
There you can see hundreds of ostriches and the various products we get from them. Have a ride on one, and buy some tender ostrich steaks.
You are welcome to speak to our dedicated staff who will assist you as far as possible with information on the above outside activities.

Weddings
The South-African bushveld – on its own, pure magic, add a location like Bushfellows Private Game Lodge, and you are in Utopia, wedding Utopia.
With a tranquility second to none, and beautiful surrounds, Bushfellows is that special place you want to start your matrimony at, under wide open african skies, un-spoilt surroundings and a team of passionate people to assist you in perfecting your big day.

Bushfellows caters for all your needs – planning, venues, food, entertainment and capable staff to ensure that your special day is truly magnificent.
As far as the venues go, we have a chapel, conveniently located close to the restaurant and conference centre at Faces of Africa, which makes for a superb reception area. There is also Majoba, our facilities located about 1km from the main lodge where your reception can be held.
With our 4 Star restaurant, Faces of Africa, and a professional chef, you and your guests will be treated to only the best. Whether you make your own menu or choose one of our packages, top-class quality is guaranteed.

The bar at Faces of Africa is a true oasis, with a variety of drinks and options like Full Account Bar (settled by the bride and groom), Account bar with a limit, or full cash bar. Whatever your requirements may be, together with the Bushfellows team you big day will be a huge success.
As far as accommodation goes, Bushfellows has 80 beds available if you would choose to book out the whole lodge. Also remember our two honeymoon suites, which will allow the newly weds to have their privacy after the big event.

With 1000ha of pristine bushveld, our Wildebeest herd has grown to be rather large, and the Blesbuck are also flourishing. Another common sight is Zebras, and hearing their unique call coming through the bush is an experience to remember.
At Bushfellows we take extra care to preserve special, rare and unique animals, and that is why we are proud of our herd of White Blesbuck, the rare Nyala, and even the exceptionally rare Sable.
The eland are also a common sight, boasting with the fact of being the largest buck species on the African continent.

Apart from the larger game, the very peculiar African Hornbill is another common sight at Bushfellows, and often seen during the early evening is Spotted Eagle owls, and the more common Barn owl.
Just spending time outside, one will easily notice the variety of bird calls sounding through the trees, and how busy the yellow breasted warblers are around their nests hanging from thin branches.

Rehabilitation is high on our list here at Bushfellows, and, for that matter, preservation and care of all animals. With an owl rehabilitation program, Bushfellows has successfully relocated numerous owls back into nature.
Some however, due to various reasons, have to be kept in captivity and fed daily. The aviaries they are kept in have been designed to ensure that they feel at home, even though they are limited.

Email Bushfellows Game Lodge Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com