Moletani Game Ranch & Hiking Trails

Moletani Game Ranch is situated +- 15 km from Modimole in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains, just 2 hours from JHB and PTA. It offers comfortable accommodation and is situated high up on a hill with stunning panoramic views of the Waterberg.

ACCOMMODATION:

  • Accommodation at Moletani consists of 4 self-catering chalets:
  • The Buffalo and Rhino chalets are separate, loose standing private chalets.
  • The Elephant and Lion chalets are close to the Kudu guest rooms but also with own private amenities.
  • Then there are 4 en suite guest rooms (Kudu guest rooms 1 – 4).

Buffalo & Rhino Chalets:

(sleeps 5 persons each)

  • They are our most private and secluded chalets.
  • Both chalets have the same lay out and amenities, 2 x separate bed rooms.
  • The main bedroom has a double bed and there are 3 x single beds in the second bedroom. Bedding provided. Bring own towels. There is one bathroom: Buffalo bath room has a bath,shower, toilet and hand basin. Rhino bath room has a shower, toilet and hand basin.
  • The chalets have fully equipped kitchens with a fridge, gas stove and microwave, cutlery, crockery etc.
  • A lounge area with a patio, terrace and a private boma/braai, facilities provided.
  • The Rhino Chalet is closest to the swimming pool.

Elephant and Lion Chalets: 

 (sleeps 4 persons each)

  • These 2 chalets both have: 2 bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms with showers, toilets and hand basins.The main bedroom has a queen bed and second bedroom has 2 x single beds. (Bedding provided).
  • These units each hasits own kitchenettes:
  • (Stove and fridge) and small dining areas, BUT theyshare the communal boma/braai.

Kudu rooms:

4x Standard en-suite guest rooms: (accommodates 12 in total) 

  • Rooms1 & 2 have 2 single beds each with an en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet and hand basin.(Bedding provided).
  • Rooms3 & 4 have 2 bunk beds each with an en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet and hand basin. Bedding provided).
  • These units share the communal kitchen and the communal boma/braai area.
  • A BREAKAGE & KEY DEPOSIT of R500 for each chalet (Buffalo, Rhino, Lion and Elephant) and R250 per Kudu room, is payable on arrival and will be refunded upon exit inspection.

ACTIVITIES: WHAT TO DO AT MOLETANI.

HIKING TRAILS

  • There are 2 X clearly marked, well planned day circular trails of 13km and a 6km.
  • Both of them start at the lodge gate and have very scenic views – a pure enjoyment for any hiker. These trails are not too strenuous and will be enjoyed by all levels of hikers and children.
  • Please be alert at all times as some of the game also roams in the same camps of the trials.

BIRD WATCHING

  • This whole area is well known for a bird watchers paradise! Keen bird watchers will not be disappointed!! Over 200 species already identified.Bring your binoculars, bird lists and books!!!

GAME DRIVES

  • offered at additional charges.R200/adult and R100/children ages 3 to12.Game drives can be pre-booked upon arrival or in advance with booking.

SELF DRIVE GAME DRIVES:

  • Please enquire from management if you are permitted to do a self-drive game drive as it is not always possible due to our animals having babies etc.
  • Guests are not allowed in the buffalo camp unless during a guided game drive.

  • The lodge has a swimming pool for guests. Please note that children must be supervised at all times. No guards on duty.

  • Add more memories to your holiday with hammocks, picnic blankets and pillows are available to rent at the reception.

  • Picnic blanket, 4 pillows and tray hire @ R50 per day.

  • Hammocks for hire @ R20 per hammock per day.

  • Cash ladies Bar

  • We have a wide range of beverages available at the bar. The bar will be open on request just before and after game drives.

OFTEN FORGOTTEN:  (Bring along)

  • Fire- lighters AND Wood
  • Bicycles for children

  • Hiking Gear, good walking shoes, hat, water bottle etc.

  • Bathing suites and towels

  • OWN BATH TOWELS

  • First Aid Kit, sunscreen

  • LOADSHEDDING LIGHTS (Torches, small gas lamps battery charged lights)

  • We do NOT have solar or generators, come prepared.

Enjoy the Moletani safari ritual of sundowner drinks in the bar in a breathtakingly beautiful location -the essence of sundowners in the bush -or a game drive with once-in-a-lifetime experience of viewing buffalo from close-up.

Moletani Game Range is the perfect place for a weekend safari away from city life in this part of the Greater Waterberg Biosphere.

Rates

Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Unit / Activity Midweek Rate Weekend Rate
Kudu Guest Rooms (Rooms 1 & 2 – 4 pax) R275 pp/night (Min R550/room) R275 pp/night (Min R550/room)
Kudu Guest Rooms (Rooms 3 & 4 – 2 pax) R275 pp/night (Min R550/room) R275 pp/night (Min R550/room)
Lion Chalet (sleeps 4) R1170 R1300
Elephant Chalet (sleeps 4) R1170 R1300
Rhino Chalet (sleeps 5) R1170 R1430
Buffalo Chalet (sleeps 5) R1170 R1430
Extras
Breakage Deposit (Chalets) R500 (refundable)
Breakage Deposit (Kudu Rooms) R250 (refundable)
Game Drives – Adults R200 per person
Game Drives – Children (3-12) R100 per child
Picnic Blanket + 4 Pillows + Tray R50 per day
Hammock Rental R20 per day
Swimming Towel Rental R30 per towel per day