Tzaneen is fast growing its long standing reputation as the centre of business and pleasure travel in the Mopani region of Limpopo.
The hospitality industry in the area has understandably been buoyant in recent, with plenty of establishment to choose from, depending on your need. But if you looking for affordable luxury which offers everything a traveler- or even a local client – wants, the Tzaneen Country Lodge is the place to be.
As if the variety of facilities and activities were not enough, the lodge has added another sparkling jewel in its crown: the new Earth Spa and recently revamped its recepption area.
The spa offers the ultimate in pampering, to rejuvenate your body and mind brought by exerting demands of modern life. And what way to release that stress in a modern facility situated in an environment offering the best of countryside relaxation, right on the doorstep of a bustling town.
More than the spa, the Tzaneen Country Lodge offers all round warm hospitality, whether you have popped in for breakfast or lunch, or you are travelling worker or executive, or just on the road for holidaymaking in a region which offers anything you can think of except the beach. But that should not be a worrisome issue because here in Tzaneen and the rest of Mopani region there are plenty of dams and lakes which offer a variety of water activities – from fishing and swimming, to extreme sports like water-skiing and white water rafting.
If swimming is your main thing, then the large crystal clear pools at the Tzaneen Country Lodge beckon, all the time.
The lodge is nestled on 150 hectares of farmland and indigenous forest, a natural landscape which offers to a long list of things to do at this premier establishment. Apart from safe bush hikes, there is an animal farm which kids mostly enjoy for it offers a chance to interact and touch the farm animals
Tzaneen Country Lodge is only 100km east of Polokwane and 84 km west of the Phalaborwa Gate of the Kruger National Park. It is centrally located to explore the beauty and magic of Limpopo, Modjadji’s Kingdom of the Rain Queen.
There is also an indigenous cycad forest in Modjadji’s country – a national monument since 1936. Apart from the Modjadji Cycad Reserve, there are more splendours of nature are available through the second largest baobab in the country, mountain grasslands and spectacular views of more flora and fauna and birds!
For an even more active client, quad bike trails, abseiling, rock climbing, tubing and canyoning are available, while for the more laidback golf, reptile parks, elephants safari’s, game reserves, wild life rehabilitation centres and many more are all within easy reach.
The best place to be after all the business of the day is to relax in the exquisitely styled rooms with all the comforts you can think of. Yours is just to press the button and chill!
Road Directions to Tzaneen Country Lodge
(GPS co ordinates: 23° 49′ 04″ South – 30° 18′ 11″ East)
From Gauteng:
• Take the N1 North from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Polokwane
• Take the R71 off-ramp just outside Polokwane city to Tzaneen
• We are 16km from Tzaneen on the R71 to Phalaborwa
From Hoedspruit (100kms):
• Take the R40 to Mica/Phalaborwa
• Turn left on the R526 at the T-Junction (6km after Mica)
• Drive 58km till you reach the next 4-way stop and go straight
• Drive 12km till you reach the second 4-way stop go straight
• Tzaneen Country Lodge will be on your left 150m after that 4-way stop
Flight Directions to Tzaneen Country Lodge
The closest airport to the lodge is Tzaneen Airport which is 2km away. The lodge offers a shuttle service to and from Tzaneen Airport, but an arrangement should be made.
Flights:
• OR Tambo International Airport (JHB) to Polokwane Airport (40min flight, plus 90min drive to the lodge)
• OR hambo International to Phalaborwa Airport (60min flight, plus 60min drive to the lodge)
• OR Tambo International to Hoedspruit Airport (60min flight, plus 60min drive to the lodge)
• Wonderboom National Airport (PTA) to Tzaneen Airport (50min flight, plus 2min drive to the lodge)
