SONDELA NATURE RESERVE AND SPA OFFERS 4 STAR SELF CATERING CHALETS, CARAVAN PARK, TENT CAMP AND COUNTRY HOUSE
Affordable Getaway For Nature Lovers
This private game reserve is the perfect game lodge near Pretoria with just a 1-hour drive from Pretoria Central and 2 hours from Johannesburg. The variety of bushveld accommodation as well as our award-winning spa, educational wildlife centre and numerous activities truly sets Sondela apart among Bela-Bela resorts. Our competitive Bela-Bela accommodation prices and shareholder options make an affordable getaway for nature lovers.
Sondela Nature Reserve doesn’t just provide some of the best Bela-Bela accommodation, it also provides visitors with a chance to truly get back in touch with nature, learn about some of the most beautiful animals South Africa has to offer and experience nature conservation in action. Our staff is passionate about all our guests, human and animal alike and we provide a safe haven for both. Our private game reserve is family orientated and we encourage guests to fully embrace the freedom to explore Mother Nature for themselves. Experience the most spectacular sunrise en sunsets you will ever see as you walk or cycle around on the 70km of dirt roads on the nature reserve.
You won’t be able to take the Sondela Nature Reserve and Spa with you, but our online store fits right into your pocket. Discover unique, locally-made treasures and enjoy gourmet delights at The Deli & Shop – your online gateway to sustainable goods, artisanal jewellery, organic skincare, and a taste of the open bushveld!
Forgot something at home? We’ve got the essentials stocked up to ensure your stay at Sondela is as pleasant as possible!
Sondela Academy enables young, enthusiastic and experienced students to enter the hospitality, conservation, events and chef industry as leading managers.
The best that bushveld accommodation has to offer in Bela-Bela
Sondela Nature Reserve ranks as one of the best Bela-Bela resorts with its array of bushveld accommodation options. Choose to truly unplug in the remote Tambuki campsite or glamp it up in the Moselesele Tented Camp. The 4-star chalets provide the perfect Bela-Bela accommodation for those looking for self-catering accommodation outside Pretoria or enjoy the ultimate experience with our 4-star, up-market butler serviced Country House.
Renowned as a family resort Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa’s year-round facilities and activities are varied and include Piccinini’s Bistro and Pub, Farmyard, Coffee Shoppe, General Dealer, Iketla Wellness & Spa, Hot & Cold Swimming Pools, Boma & Firepit, ATM, Recreation Programme, Poolside Games, 4×4 Course, Quid Biking, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Putt-Putt, Tennis, Volleyball, Hiking Trails and Mountain Bike Trails. Also, be sure to visit the Wildlife Centre where you’ll meet injured and orphaned animals cared for in our rehabilitation centre.
Extraordinary Rare Game Experience
Our family includes the animals on the reserve and in the wildlife centre where we rescue and rehabilitate, care for animals in distress, and hand-rear orphaned wild animals before releasing them back into the wild to live the way nature intended. We take great pride in our extraordinary Rare Game experiences – enjoy a game drive and possibly spot our Sable herds, Golden Wildebeest, Black Impalas, or King Red Hartebeest. The continued education of our youth to ensure the future well-being of South Africa’s natural beauty and wildlife is also a top priority, That’s why our Junior Rangers Program (for kids from the ages of 3 to 18) has a special place in our hearts. It is also why we started Sondela Academy more than a decade ago and it is the best place to educate and train tomorrow’s wildlife and resort experts.
It is not just the young to whom nature calls, however. Retire in the peace and quiet of our over 50 Lifestyle Estate. Nature is the best medicine and it’s been proven that being outdoors in the fresh air improves happiness and overall well-being. Be among the first to enjoy one of the most tranquil retirement estates Gauteng has to offer.
The Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa conferencing and special function destination can cater for up to 160 delegates. The combination of luxury accommodation, exquisite cuisine, hands-on hospitality, modern equipment and varied activities makes it a great opportunity to work and play.
Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa have events all year round!
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