Tzaneen Country Lodge is situated just 16 km from Tzaneen on the R71 to Phalaborwa. Tzaneen is the hub of the Valley of the Olifants and our hotel is strategically located as a base for exploring the many tourist attractions in one of the most beautiful regions of South Africa. We are only 84 km from the Kruger National Park and a mere 4 hours drive from Johannesburg.There is no better place to be - may it be only for relaxing or for exploring the Valley of the Olifants that includes Modjadji - the Cycad Forest with its mythological Rain Queen.

This luxury lodge is nestled on 35 hectares of farmland and indigenous forest with a prolific bird-life - the real birder's paradise where even the "Geelbek Troupant" (Broad Billed Roller) has been spotted. This is also the place to get to know your indigenous trees as you go for a walk on the farm. Other facilities include cycling and mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing and fishing.

ACCOMMODATION:
Our hotel has 25 luxurious air-conditioned rooms all en-suite, comprising of double, twin and family units. As the sun goes down enjoy a cocktail in the lounge or thatched lapa next to the pool before entering our a la Carte restaurant for a fine dining experience. Experienced chefs freshly make all dishes and our menu also includes a variety of vegetarian dishes.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
Tzaneen Country Lodge - the place to be - combines outstanding conference facilities and luxury accommodation to offer our clients one of the best conference venues in the region. Packages are available to suit all occasions and budgets.

We guarantee client exclusivity and high levels of personalised quality service. When you do plan your next "out of office" event, be it a conference, launch, training session, cocktail function or breakaway, contact us for a discussion and a quote.

WEDDINGS:
Celebrate your wedding in style at this beautiful countryside setting. With our open sided Gazebo style chapel, lovely landscape gardens and function hall seating up to 120 guests, we provide everything you need for your perfect day.

We offer personalised service and attention with flexible packages to suit both your budget and your personal style. Fully licensed bar facilities available. Enjoy your complimentary stay-over in the honeymoon suite. Guest accommodation is also available. Let us make your memorable day Unforgettable!

ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
• Walking Trails
• Horseriding
• Tree Spotting
• Birding
• Cycling Trails
• Fishing

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Tzaneen, named after "tsaneng" which means "gathering place" or place where people get together is a busy town in the picturesque Letaba district, 20 000 km² of tropical and subtropical farming in the Letsitele River Valley. The capital of the region, the town is the province's centre for subtropical agriculture and winter vegetables. It produces the majority of the country's mango, avocado pear, paw-paw, tea and coffee and contributes substantially to the total production of timber, citrus, litchi and other crops.

No wonder that Tzaneen is also known as the "Fruit Basket" of South Africa. The Modjadji Cycad Reserve contains the largest concentration of a single cycad species in the world. This particular species (Encephalartos Transvenosus) dates back 50 to 60 million years and was abundant during the heyday of the dinosaurs and is for that reason also known as the local "Jurassic Park". Some of the cycads stand over 13 meters in height. The Cycad Reserve was declared a national monument in 1936. Nearby, in comparative isolation and protected from visitors, lives the Rain Queen, and her people the Bolobedu, whose ancestors lived in this area and nurtured the cycads for over three centuries.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
• Modjadji Cycad Forest
• Sapekoe Tea Plantations with scenic beauty and hot chocolate cake to die for
• Debegeni Waterfalls
• Wolkberg Mountain Range with unbelievable mountain walks!
• Hans Merensky Golf Club at Phalaborwa
• Kapama Cheeta Breeding Centre at Hoedspruit