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African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
2 bars/lounges
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Plumari Private Game Reserve; Doornhoek, Magaliesberg, Gauteng
  • Popular LocationBekker High School33 min drive
  • Popular LocationCradle of Humankind46 min drive
  • Popular LocationMountain Sanctuary Park85 min drive
  • AirportJohannesburg (QRA-Rand)119 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | View from room

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Magaliesberg

At African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa, you'll be 18.5 km (11.5 mi) from Mother of Mercy Shrine and 18.7 km (11.6 mi) from Bekker Primary School. Highlights at this Colonial lodge include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. With 2 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the lodge. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours and a wildlife and game drive. 3229 square feet (300 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Magaliesberg lodge, you'll be 21.3 km (13.2 mi) from Bekker High School and 37.8 km (23.5 mi) from Kgaswane Mountain Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Mother of Mercy Shrine - 28 min drive
  • Bekker High School - 33 min drive
  • Cradle of Humankind - 46 min drive
  • Ten Flags Theme Park - 61 min drive
  • Mountain Sanctuary Park - 85 min drive

Getting around

  • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Horse Brewery & Restaurant - 28 min drive
  • Melon Rouge Eatery and Art - 30 min drive
  • White Dog Taproom - 25 min drive
  • Meat & Eat Deli - 8 min drive
  • Mogallywood - 14 min drive

About this property

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

Upscale lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this lodge measures 3229 square feet (300 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Magaliesberg lodge.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3,229 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Askari Game Lodge Magaliesberg
Askari Game Lodge
Askari Game Magaliesberg
Askari Game
Askari Game Lodge Spa
Askari Game Lodge Spa
African Hills Safari & Spa
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Lodge
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Magaliesberg
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Lodge Magaliesberg

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

As of 22 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa on 3 Jun 2024 start from NZ$319.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

Yep, African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa have a pool?

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

What makes African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa.

Does African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James, Ascot

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Puleng

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excell. safari lodge just over an hr from Jo’burg
Really recommend this hotel. Has everything you need and more. Great for couples as well as families. Professional staff who work hard to give you the best service possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Tarryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One word “Amazing “ We will be back to this resort that pampered us all week, from the tours to the dining all top notch. The rangers that work with the animals and guides for the hikes are in love with their job and it shows. Can’t say enough about this place
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Les

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Manchester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place! The highlight were the elephants that came to the water hole!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Itumeleng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always an amazing stay
Our stay at this lodge is always amazing. The stuff is extremely friendly and professional. The actual grounds are super pretty. It's a calming environment. Our baby also loved it. Thank you to the restaurant staff always go the extra mile to make our baby happy. Only issue is the wifi, but it wasn't the end of the world. We actually appreciate the downtime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Fantastic resort, super friendly and professional service. Loved every minute of our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022