The last kilometres
should feel easy.
Driving directions, arrival information, contacts, air access, seasonal rhythm and the practical details worth saving before signal gets patchy.
From Johannesburg / Pretoria
Drive north, then disappear.
- Take the N1 toward Pretoria / Polokwane.
- Use Exit 238 for Bela Bela.
- Continue through Bela Bela toward the R516 / Rooiberg road.
- Continue on R516 for roughly 33 km.
- Take D2533 for about 4.1 km.
- Turn right onto D1000 and continue about 7.4 km.
- Mabula Game Lodge will be on the left.
Mabula publishes the lodge at roughly 47 km from Bela Bela, 150 km from Pretoria and 212 km from Johannesburg.
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Arrival contacts
Lodge+27 (0)14 734 7000
Reservations+27 (0)11 516 4367
Postal
Private Bag X1665, Bela Bela, 0480
Safari packing desk
Pack for temperature swings, not fashion week.
Warm layers for dawn drives
Closed walking shoes
Neutral safari clothing
Sun protection + hat
Swimwear
Binoculars / camera
Light breathable clothing
Light rain layer
Closed walking shoes
Sun protection + hat
Swimwear
Binoculars / camera
Arriving by air
Mabula has a landing strip.
Published fact-sheet coordinates: approximately 24°44′ south, 27°55′ east. Transfers should be arranged directly with reservations before travel.
Before leaving signal
Screenshot directions, save the lodge number and confirm any transfer, spa or optional activity bookings.
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