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Kololo Game Reserve

4.0 star property
4-star all-inclusive lodge with safari

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Villa | Garden view
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Bakkerspas Road, 35 km outside of Vaalwater, Vaalwater, Limpopo, 530
  • Place, Kololo Game Reserve
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Marakele National Park
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Sleeper Chalet

2 Sleeper Chalet

  • Resort view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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6 Sleeper Chalet | Garden view

6 Sleeper Chalet

  • Hill view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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4 Sleeper Chalet | Mountain view

4 Sleeper Chalet

  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Villa | Garden view

Deluxe Villa

  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Vaalwater

Vaalwater retreat .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and 9 miles (15 km) of Marakele National Park. Kololo Game Reserve is within 12 miles (20 km) and Welgevonden Main Gate is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kololo Game Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marakele National Park - 37 min drive - 25.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪kololo resto - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kololo Game Reserve

4-star all-inclusive lodge with safari
Kololo Game Reserve is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Kololo Game Reserve offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Kololo Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Vaalwater lodge is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Kololo Game Reserve offers 9 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Vaalwater lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kololo Game Reserve

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 4807.5 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 320 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 4807.5 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is 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

How close is Kololo Game Reserve to the airport?

Kololo Game Reserve is 168.3 mi (245-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kololo Game Reserve have an airport shuttle?

Kololo Game Reserve offers an airport shuttle on request for a charge.

Does Kololo Game Reserve offer free breakfast?

Kololo Game Reserve offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kololo Game Reserve?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Kololo Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kololo Game Reserve?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Kololo Game Reserve have a pool?

Kololo Game Reserve features an outdoor pool.

Does Kololo Game Reserve have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kololo Game Reserve have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Kololo Game Reserve to downtown Vaalwater?

Kololo Game Reserve is 17.4 mi away from Vaalwater.

Kololo Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cari-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ligging en directe toegang game park vriendelijke mensen
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heel erg mooie lodge om te verblijven. Leuke huisjes, vriendelijk personeel, lekker eten en mooie omgeving.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BUSH MOMENTS AT KOLOLO

VERY GOOD VERY RELAXING ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF OUR STAY THE BOOKING WAS DONE VERY PROFFESIONAL
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

scots

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Margareta

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne Lodge in toller Natur