Ukuthula House

Mjejane Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

A brand new luxury self-catering safari lodge set on the banks of the Crocodile River in Mjejane Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park.

With six luxurious en-suite bedrooms, a children’s bunk room, nanny’s room, three dining areas, chefs kitchen, entertainment deck with pool, boma, gym, conference centre facilities, live-in lodge manager and an exclusive 4×4 vehicle with a ranger, you can enjoy this 5-star lodge to your heart’s content.

In Swahili, Ukuthula means peace and this is what you will experience on walking into this Kruger paradise. Ukuthula House is surrounded by a 4000ha reserve with over 10km of riverfront to enjoy and houses all of Africa’s Big 5 for incredible game viewing. For the golf lovers, the reserve is also a stone's throw away from six incredible golf courses, including the famous Leopard Creek.

Stepping into Ukuthula House transports you into a very special piece of Africa, where no detail has been overlooked. Driving into the entrance area you will be greeted by their wonderful staff who will become like family. Walk through the reception library into a Moroccan-inspired courtyard that will take your breath away. Through the kitchen and lounge, step onto your private pool deck with the most incredible river views ahead.

Experience the luxury suites, take a dip in the pool while watching the elephants play in the river ahead, enjoy the breathtaking sunsets from the upstairs patio over a pizza and gin and tonic, or listen to the sound of the hyenas call over a fire in the boma. The peacefulness and relaxation felt here is like no other, perfect for a bonding getaway with family or friends to create lasting memories with. Ukuthula House is truly magical and is guaranteed to hold a special place in your heart.

  • Facilities

    • Entrance with reception desk, mud room & library

    • Moroccan-style open-air courtyard with dining area

    • Prep kitchen with scullery, walk-in cool room & ice machine

    • Fully equipped open-plan kitchen

    • Lounge area with TV including DSTV & Netflix

    • Entertainment area with dining table, bar caddy & TV

    • Large deck with pool loungers & game viewing areas

    • Pool with automated swimming pool cover

    • Various outdoor dining areas on the entertainment deck

    • Boma for under the stars dining

    • Yoga deck

    • Well equipped gym

    • Coffee and tea stations throughout the lodge

    • Fully equipped laundry

    • Undercover parking

    • Water filter taps in main kitchen & bar deck upstairs

    • Upstairs view deck with hidden kitchen area, pizza oven, equipped bar and braai

    • Fully equipped business centre with high-tech conferencing facilities

    Bedrooms

    Bedroom 1: Amani (river facing cottage)

    • King bed with full en-suite bathroom

    • Outdoor balcony, bath and shower

    Bedroom 2: Shujaa (river facing cottage)

    • King bed with full en-suite bathroom

    • Outdoor balcony, bath and shower

    Bedroom 3: Mwanga (river facing family suite)

    • King bed with full en-suite bathroom

    • Outdoor balcony and shower

    • Single bed children's room adjoined at the back of the suite

    Bedroom 4: Utulivu (river facing family suite)

    • King bed with full en-suite bathroom

    • Outdoor balcony and shower

    • Single bed children's room adjoined at the back of the suite

    Bedroom 5: Pumzika (river facing upstairs suite)

    • King bed with full en-suite bathroom

    • Outdoor balcony and bath

    Bedroom 6: Bariki (river facing upstairs suite)

    • King bed with full en-suite bathroom

    • Outdoor balcony and bath

    Bedroom 7: Uchawi (kids bunk & nanny/guides room)

    • 4x double bunk beds with full en-suite bathroom

    • Gowns, slippers, hairdryer and bathroom amenities

    • Play area and TV lounge

    • 2x baby cots with mosquito nets, 2x feeding chairs, baby soaps, towels and flannels, baby monitor, kids cutlery and bottle steriliser

    All six riverfront suites have their own tea and coffee stations, as well as gowns, hairdryers, slippers and bathroom amenities.

    Staff

    • Lodge manager to take care of onsite needs

    • Housekeepers

    • Cleaners

    • Ranger available for game drives on request

    Services & amenities

    • Shopping service for drinks and groceries prior to arrival

    • Daily housekeeping

    • Washing on request

    • Rusks, biscuits and breads baked daily

    • Basic spices, olive oil and balsamic vinegar

    House rules

    • No smoking in the house or bedrooms

    • No loud music or excessive noise (subject to fines from Mjejane Reserve)

    • Cars are only allowed to drive on the main road in and out of the reserve. Other roads are exclusively for open topped vehicles with ranger.

    • Speeding will lead to fines, the limit is 40km/h

    • No feeding of animals

    • Home and pool is to be used at own risk

  • R34 500 (up to 10 guests) per day, extra R1 500 per person per night up to 13 guests maximum.

    • Includes two games drives per day for 10 people. Extra vehicle and ranger costs approximately R2 600 per game drive.

    • Food and drinks shopping and unpacking before arrival: R600 + cost of groceries.

    • Please enquire about cost of transfers to and from the airport.