Over an hour from Johannesburg and 40 minutes from Pretoria in the Northwest Province hides an exquisite retreat called Thaba Khaya Lodge. This beautiful lodge is part of Sable Ranch, a Private Game Reserve and proclaimed Natural Heritage site which is situated in a malaria free area.
Thaba Khaya Lodge means ‘house on a rock”, which is an accurate description as the lodge sits on top of a granite outcrop. The elevated bar and pool deck offer breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, as well as a watering hole where animals often come to drink. Guests can unwind in a comfortable lounge area or on decks, which create relaxed social settings. Whether you want to unwind by the pool and listen to the wide variety of birds, Thaba Khaya Lodge is the perfect travel destination just outside the bustle of city life.
Founded on a farm in 1924, Brits is situated in the Bojanala region of the North West and is a large town in a fertile area of which the soils are irrigated by Hartbeespoort Dam. Brits are located in the middle of a successful grain-producing area as well as it plays an important role in the South African mining industry.
Approximately 94% of South Africa’s platinum comes from Brits and Rustenburg, as well as there is a large vanadium mine in the area. Do not let the idea of the mines concern visitors, the town is beautifully surrounded by citrus groves filling the air with their glorious scent.
*De Wildt Cheetah Research Center
*Granite Works - some of the world's largest diamond saws on view
*Rainbow Cultural Village - tours of San Bushman, Ndebele and Afrikaner villages
*Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve - ideal for bird watchers
*Hartbeespoort Boat Cruises
*Hot air balloon rides
*Brits Flying Club
*Owl Rescue Centre
