FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

The Lodge is located on the Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate, just outside White River. Our address is: Curlews Road, White River, 1240

You can download our easy-to-follow directions here:https://muluwa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Muluwa-Directions-Sheet.pdf

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), approximately 15km from the Lodge.

By road: we can arrange road transfers with our transport partners from Gauteng as well as Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces.
By air: Airlink offers daily flights to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, and the lodge can arrange a transfer from the airport to the Lodge.

An early check-in can be requested with our reservations team and will be offered subject to availability. Guaranteed early check-in is only possible if the previous night is also booked.A Late check-out must be requested no later than the evening before departure and will be confirmed subject to availability. Guaranteed late check-out is only possible if the next day is also booked. Unconfirmed late check-outs will incur a fee of R 500 per hour or part thereof.

1 to 3 rooms per booking:
– Up to 7 days prior to arrival – no cancellation fee
– 6 – 0 days prior to arrival – 100% cancellation fee
– No shows will be held for 1 night, after which the accommodation will be releasedGroup cancellation policies are available on request from the reservations office.

Rooms are equipped with:
– Twin/King beds with electric blankets
– En suite bathroom with shower (plus bath and additional outdoor shower in the Superior Rooms and Luxury Chalets)
– Bathroom amenities (Bath towels, hand towels, shower mat, shower gel, shampoo, hand lotion, shower cap, insect repellent)
– Minibar (stocked on request)
– Tea/coffee station
– Air conditioning unit
– Hairdryer
– Safe
– Emergency foghorn
– USB charging station

The use of our uncovered parking area is free of charge.

Smoking is only permitted in the designated areas. No smoking is permitted in the rooms.

Regrettably, we do not offer self-catering facilities. We cater for guests with special dietary requirements. Please discuss your preferences with our reservations team prior to arrival.

We are a fully licensed establishment and all beverages must be purchased from our outlets only.

All the animals on the Likweti Bushveld Farm Estate are wild, and roam freely. They may not be fed, touched or chased.

– Hiking trails
– Mountain Biking Trails (please bring your own bikes)
– Scenic Nature Drive on the Likweti Bushveld Estate
– Picnic packages
– Spa treatments
– Fishing (catch & release – please bring your own fishing equipment)
– Bird Hide

– Kruger National Park
– Panorama Route (Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, Graskop Gorge Lift, various waterfalls, Three Rondavels, Pilgrim’s Rest)
– Chimp Eden
– Kaapsehoop Wild Horses
– Swaziland Day Tours
– Sudwala Caves
– Lowveld Botanical Gardens
– The Art Route

We have a range of options available. Contact our reservations department to book a romantic turndown, picnic package or birthday cake to add some flair to your stay.

Breakfast is served from 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Lunch is served from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Dinner is served from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Our bar opens at 7:00 am and closes at 9:00 pm.

We do offer Halaal meal options. While we are not Halaal certified, we do make use of separate pots and pans for Halaal meals and Halaal products. Kosher options can be offered by prior arrangement with Management only.

Yes, our venue is suitable for conferencing up to 35 delegates. Contact our reservations department for a quote on our day conference rates and overnight packages.

Our Lodge is perfect for Bush Weddings. Please refer to our wedding pages for more information.

Lodge to Numbi Gate: 47 km, approximately 1hr drive
Lodge to Malelane Gate: 78 km, approximately 1h15 min drive

The Numbi Gate is the closest gate.

Approximately 4 hours drive from Johannesburg.

Children of all ages are welcome in the Superior Rooms and Luxury Suites.
– A maximum of 2 children under 12 years of age per room can share with two adults sharing, on sleeper couches/extra beds (subject to availability).
– One child aged 6 – 11 years is permitted to share with a maximum of one adult in the Luxury Safari Tents. The adult sharing with one child pays the adult single rate, and the child pays the applicable child rate.
– Children aged 12 years and older are classified as adults and may occupy their own tents/rooms.

Our activities are child-friendly and children of all ages may take part in the Nature Drives, hiking trails and picnics. Parental supervision is essential.

White River is located in a low-risk malaria area. The use of insect repellents are recommended between September and May. Consult your physician for the best advice on the use of prophylactic medication when travelling to moderate- and high-risk areas as part of your trip.

The climate is warm and temperate in White River. In winter, there is much less rainfall than in summer. The warmest month of the year is February, with an average temperature of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F). July has the lowest average temperature of the year.

Room service is not offered as a standard service, but can be requested by prior arrangement for special occasions.

Yes, there are tarred roads up to the Lodge’s entrance, where there is a 100m stretch on well-maintained gravel.

Our facilities are not officially graded as Universal Accessible. We do have wheelchair access at our sister Lodge Ndhula’s public areas and railings in the public restroom. One of our tents has a ramp and wider passage to allow access for wheelchair users, plus grab rails in the en-suite bathroom. We have a golf cart available to assist guests with mobility difficulties to get to/from their rooms.