Roodewal Bush Lodge, place of
the red wall

The exclusive Roodewal Bush Lodge overlooks the Timbavati river, one of the most beautiful seasonal rivers in the Kruger National Park, a perfect place for exceptional sightseeing and great game viewing opportunities. It is the ideal getaway for a family or any other small group who will enjoy a close to nature Africa bushveld experience.

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      FACILITIES RESERVATIONS

      ACCOMMODATION TARIFFS

      ACTIVITIES HOW TO GET THERE

This Lioness is watching us

This Lioness is watching us
Photograph by Arno Meintjes

General info,...

The private and secluded Roodewal Bush Lodge is an exceptional game viewing venue, situated about 44km to the north of Satara main camp, on the banks of the Timbavati river. With its unique style and atmosphere, Roodewal allows its guests to enjoy complete privacy, as only residents are allowed entrance to the camp. The camp is adorned with Lush riverine vegetation, like Natal Mahogany and Jackalberry trees.

Meeting in the late evening sun
Photograph by Arno Meintjes
The name “Roodewal” (red wall) is derived from the scenic beauty of a nearby ridge, which is overgrown with Aloes, Seringas and Euphorias. A great game viewing feature at Roodewal Bush lodge is a lookout platform that resembles a tree house. It is constructed around an enormous Nyala tree, and hangs suspended over the banks of the Timbavati river, offering outstanding game viewing along the banks of the river.

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Map,...

Game viewing deck at Roodewal Bush Lodge

Game viewing deck at Roodewal Bush Lodge
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CLICK HERE... to view a map of the Kruger National Park showing the location of Roodewal Bush Lodge, then click on the map to enlarge.

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Facilities,...

Giraffe and Zebras in the Kruger National Park
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Operated and managed from Satara main camp, Roodewal Lodge has no facilities such as reception, shops or a restaurant. However the accommodation units are fully equipped and the communal living area includes a fully equipped kitchen. Electricity by means of solar panels is available for lights and fans only.

Residents can make use of all the amenities available at the nearest main rest camp, which is Olifants camp, a 30km drive away.

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Accommodation,...

Accommodation unit at Roodewal Bush Lodge

Accommodation unit at Roodewal Bush Lodge
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A maximum of up to 19 persons can be accommodated in three bungalows and one family cottage. Roodewal Bush Lodge can only be booked en bloc as a whole. The Lodge is ideal for groups of close family and friends, corporate think-tanks or small intimate wedding parties. Accommodation unites are sufficiently spaced to ensure the privacy of each guest or family occupying that unit. Only residents are allowed entrance to the Bush Lodge area.

SLEEPING UNITS

All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Solar panels provide power for lights and fans only.
There is one family cottage with two bedrooms and two bathrooms (one with a bath, the other with a shower).
There are 3 bungalows that have 3 beds each, a loft with two mattresses, a bathroom (shower) and a small refrigerator.

Martial Eagle - Roodewal Bush Lodge
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LIVING AREA

The living area comprises of a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, bar, lounge, braai (barbeque) and viewing deck. The kitchen has a gas stove with oven, refrigerator, freezer, cutlery and crockery. Gas "braais" and "braai" (barbecue) facilities are provided.

Accommodation units are serviced daily and supplied with bedding, towels and soap. Roodewal Bush Lodge is operated and managed form Satara camp and has no Reception area. Visitors can check in at any main rest camp or gate. Accommodation at the Lodge is well suited for those guests that are looking for a private, self-catering bushveld experience.

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Activities,...

Leopard encounter during game drive
There are no activities at Roodewal Bush Lodge itself, however guests may make use of the activities available at the nearby Olifants main camp. These will ensure exciting close to nature bushveld experiences.

Activities that can be arranged, are morning game drives, night game drives and guided bush walks, amongst others. Wildlife found in the Roodewal region include: Lion, Cheetah, Hyena, Steenbok, Elephant, Wildebeest, Kudu, Giraffe, Waterbuck, Zebra and Ostrich.

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Climate,...

Young lion cub
Photograph by Arno Meintjes
Kruger Park lies in a summer rainfall area with occasional bursts of quick summer storms (which can be quite heavy) occurring later in the day, cooling the air and settling the dust. The summer months (October to April) are hot and often quite humid. Winters are warm and mild with cool evenings. Visitors going on night drives during the winter period may require warm clothing.

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How to get there,...

Lush grassy plains near Satara rest camp
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BY AIR:

The closest airport to Roodewal Bush Lodge is Eastgate Airport which is situated at Hoedspruit, is approximately 68km away from Orpen Gate. South African Express Airways runs daily scheduled flights between Eastgate Airport and OR Tambo International Airport at Johannesburg and less frequent flights to and from Cape Town.

Roodewal Lodge is approximately 76km away from Orpen gate. With the speed limit on the main roads inside the Park set on 50km/hr, you should allow about 2 hours for the drive to the Lodge. However if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time!

Elephant blinking its eye - Roodewal Bush Lodge
Photograph by Arno Meintjes
BY ROAD VIA ORPEN GATE:

Travelling from Johannesburg or Pretoria, take the N1 toll-road, direction Nelspruit. At Belfast you take the R540 turn off direction Lydenburg. At Lydenburg turn left onto the R36 heading north via Orighstad and the Strydom Tunnel towards Hoedspruit, Turn right onto the R531 about 30km before Hoedspruit and head to the gate. Allow between 4 to 5 hours for the trip to Orpen gate

Roodewal Bush Lodge is approximately 76km away from Orpen gate. With the speed limit on the main roads inside the Park set on 50km/hr, you should allow about 2 hours for the drive to the Lodge. However if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time!

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Accommodation availability,...

Herd of rare Sable antelopes - Roodewal Bush Lodge
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CLICK HERE to view a monthly calendar with accommodation availability details of Roodewal Bush Lodge.

You will then be able to view the accommodation availability page of the South African National Parks ( SANparks) website, for Kruger National Park’s Roodewal Bush Lodge.

If you click on the accommodation type, you will see the facilities and content of that particular accommodation unit.
The accommodation code enables you to book a specific type of accommodation, if you provide it with your booking request.
The figure between the square brackets [ ] is the number of units available at the specific time and date of your visit to the accommodation availability page.
Please Note that the information is updated and therefore changing real-time on a continuous basis and that requests for reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Reservations,...

Daddy Lion comforting its youngster
Photograph by Arno Meintjes
CLICK HERE to book your reservation for the Roodewal Bush Lodge in the Kruger National Park on the official reservations page of the South African National Parks website.

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Tariffs,...

The tariffs applicable to the Roodewal Bush Lodge for the periods 1 November 2006 to 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007 to 31 October 2008 as published by the South African National Parks organization (SANparks), are as follows;

Tariffs from 1 November 2006 to 31 October 2007

Unit type

Units

Rate

Base

Max. beds

Add. Adult

Add. Child