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African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

Property class: 4

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A pathway leading to traditional-style buildings with thatched roofs, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.
A large house with a thatched roof, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and plants.
A dining area with tables set for guests, large windows offering a view of the countryside, and a potted plant in the corner.
A row of thatched-roof cottages with a paved walkway and outdoor seating.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, a sofa, a bench, and a patterned wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Plumari Private Game Reserve; Doornhoek, Magaliesberg, Gauteng
  • Place, Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mother of Mercy Shrine
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Cradle of Humankind
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Room options

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A pathway leading to a thatched-roof building surrounded by lush greenery.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A row of thatched-roof cottages with brick chimneys, each with a small porch and seating area.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A pathway leading to a thatched-roof building surrounded by lush greenery.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Magaliesberg

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa places you next to Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve. This 48-room, 4-star lodge welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants.
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What's nearby

  • Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mother of Mercy Shrine - 33 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Bekker Primary School - 36 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Bekker High School - 38 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Cradle of Humankind - 56 min drive - 24.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sage & Smoke - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Black Horse - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Paganini’s - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Thatchwood Country Pub - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Meat & Eat Deli - ‬8 min drive

About this property

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

Guests of African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa lodge include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a library.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies or patios, sitting areas, and minibars. Change of towels is available on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,229 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is permitted at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Askari Game Lodge Magaliesberg
Askari Game Lodge
Askari Game Magaliesberg
Askari Game
Askari Game Lodge Spa
Askari Game Lodge Spa
African Hills Safari & Spa
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Lodge
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Magaliesberg
African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Lodge Magaliesberg

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

As of Oct 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa on Oct 20, 2026 start from $222, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

This lodge is located in Magaliesberg, just steps from Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve. You'll also find Mountain Sanctuary Park and Elangeni Nature Reserve nearby.

Is parking available on site at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Is a spa located at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, prenatal massages, couples treatments, and aromatherapy.

Does African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa include a casino on the premises?

No, African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Is African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including a garden-view restaurant, 2 outdoor pools, and couples/private dining.

Are there hot tubs at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa has 2 restaurants, and serves free continental breakfast each morning.

Does African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

Yes, this lodge has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

The closest major airport to African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is about 26.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa comes with a furnished balcony/patio and some offer garden and pool views.

Does African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa.

African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a break away, great service and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous surroundings, amazing staff, comfortable cabins with all the amenities!! I literally could not have asked for a better stay! We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable rooms. Courteous and professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Fantastic resort, super friendly and professional service. Loved every minute of our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place! The highlight were the elephants that came to the water hole!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great venue and game viewing close to Jhb.

Lovely venue with friendly staff and knowledge game rangers. The museum visit was a special experience, thanks to Rob’s passion and extensive knowledge about the history of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excell. safari lodge just over an hr from Jo’burg

Really recommend this hotel. Has everything you need and more. Great for couples as well as families. Professional staff who work hard to give you the best service possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The highlight of our stay was meeting local Boer war expert and historian Rob Milne, who is based at the museum on site. We spent an immensely enjoyable hour and a half chatting about history and the remarkable stories that took place in SA.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One word “Amazing “ We will be back to this resort that pampered us all week, from the tours to the dining all top notch. The rangers that work with the animals and guides for the hikes are in love with their job and it shows. Can’t say enough about this place
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent setting and most staff very helpful and friendly. Game drive and Elephant experience were great. My only issues were the unhelpfulness/unfriendliness of the spa staff, the lack of a gym and the service around the small pool. The hotel would benefit from a wine tasting option and more spa facilities, like sauna and jacuzzi
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very good stay

very good stay - most staff friendly and courteous, especially the restaurant and bar personnel. Room was clean and comfortable and looked out onto the water hole - saw a lot of game - which was a great bonus. Nice bath tub. Restaurant food selection and preparation was of a good standard. I liked the museum and the spa treatment we had was excellent. Will most likely be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always an amazing stay

Our stay at this lodge is always amazing. The stuff is extremely friendly and professional. The actual grounds are super pretty. It's a calming environment. Our baby also loved it. Thank you to the restaurant staff always go the extra mile to make our baby happy. Only issue is the wifi, but it wasn't the end of the world. We actually appreciate the downtime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is exquisite. I just had a problem with pests on my roof. Room 34a has rats which kept scratching the ceiling in the early hours which woke me and my husband up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a visit

Had a wonderful stay here. Our room was directly overlooking a dam and there were lots of animals visiting in the late afternoon. The food was amazing and staff couldn't be friendlier. Would definately visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with very friendly and professional staff. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Askari

Our stay was incredible. The service is excellent at Askari! The rooms were really comfortable. The food was exceptional. It was such a treat to be so close to the animals.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real hidden gem!

Absolutely amazing short get-away to celebrate my husbands birthday! Askari went out of their way to make it spectacular. The highlight was the game drive and specifically Lovemore! Food is awesome too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Had a lovely stay at Askari Lodge. Buffet breakfast and dinner were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall good stay

The staff made us feel welcome from the moment we checked in. The food was excellent, it is not the usual buffet style you would expect from a half board offering, but instead it was plated with a good variety of menu options. The venue itself is nice, I did think I was going to see some elephants, but they are wild and roam as they please, that said we did see plenty game come past the watering hole on the property. My only 2 issues with the venue is that it is not child friendly, balconies and large drops do not have balustrades, you have to keep a constant eye on younger kids and there are not many kid activities available. My other issue is that the bathrooms are a bit dated and could do with a revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Really enjoyed it. Lovely lodge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful stay we had! Saw lots of animals and the food was amazing. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect perfect perfect Great weekend and excellent staff Loved the ambiance and all I am going to come back soon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back!

We enjoyed our stay tremendously. It was peaceful and quiet. The spa was an amazing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Askari lodge

Good friendly staff the property needs slight attention to be classified 4star. Staying at the executive rooms are not recommended as there is alot of noise during the early mornings from the workshop situated just behind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

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