Wild and Free Game Lodge

Only two hours north of Johannesburg, this 12000 hectare reserve is home to an abundance of animal and birdlife, including the “Big 5” (Lions are kept in a seperate enclosed area, to view you need to book a Lion Drive at an additional cost ), zebra, hippopotamus, giraffe, more than 20 antelope- and 300 bird species.
This exquisite five star Wild & Free Game Lodge blends in with the natural surroundings, offering spectacular views over the valley. No luxury or detail has been overlooked, creating a tranquil haven and a truly unique wildlife experience.
The lodge has been designed around and within the bush with thatch, stone and reeds to embrace the outdoors and to discover the essence of Africa in all its splendour. Here visitors experience a rare sense of freedom and serenity whilst gaining renewed inspiration.
Discover the gem of the bushveld. A romantic safari-experience where exclusivity, style and luxury are surpassed only by the sight of the sun setting over the sprawling African bush.
Soft shades of purple, orange and pink tint the blue skies. Another masterpiece is created on the vast blue canvas by the great “I AM”
The last warm rays blink in their eyes and with a last majestic bow another day in Africa comes to an end.
Hungry flames start consuming the wood – taking every thought and word captive with its trance. Cold bodies and emotions begin warming towards one another.
The light of the flames plays on the unfamiliar yet familiar faces around the fire, momentarily illuminating all sorrows and fears giving us a glimpse of what life ought to be.
The wind gently moves through the dry, silver grass in the moonlight, the normally peaceful night-sky which is now also starting to light up with great big bolts of lightning falling from the darkness and thunder echoing in your ears. The smell of the approaching rain fills your nose, the dampness lingers on your skin. Your thoughts grasp to capture this moment…
All of the bush anticipates the first big drops after months. The lonely far away call of a nightjar fills the night and in a distance a male lion can be heard – announcing the dawn of a new season.
Africa is “magic” a masterpiece kept in perfect balance. It is in me, it is where my soul belongs – it is where God hides His heart.