Situated in Muldersdrift only 30 minutes from Johannesburg and Pretoria, Glenburn Lodge is surrounded by indigenous bush and lies at the foot of the Swartkops Mountains, on the banks of the Blaauwbank River. Glenburn Lodge is situated in the newly declared World Heritage Site - “Cradle of Humankind” only 30 minutes from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. Glenburn Lodge is a proud gold class member of the Heritage Environmental Rating Programme: www.heritagesa.co.za. 

The three-star Glenburn Lodge consists of 18 garden suites, three hotel suites, eight two-bedroom chalets, five three-bedroom self-catering chalets and 48 hotel rooms. Glenburn can host conferences for up to 600 delegates (there are nine conference rooms in total and three breakaway rooms), and a variety of team building activities can be arranged on site. Glenburn Lodge recently launched the Bush Willow Tented Camp, offering guests a unique accommodation experience.

Glenburn Lodge offers a total of 100 bedrooms made up of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom chalets, Garden Suites, 48 hotel twin rooms including 2 family rooms and 2 paraplegic rooms, as well as 3 luxury suites overlooking indigenous bush and tranquil water features.

General Information on Bush Willow Tented Camp at Glenburn Lodge. The tented camp is ideally situated at the foot of the Swartkops Mountain in luscious, indigenous bush next to the Crocodile River. The tented camp at Glenburn Lodge is made up of 10 tents each accommodating between 4 and 6 persons. All tents are strictly non-smoking. Toilets are conveniently situated in close proximity outside the tents.

For your cooking pleasure the boma is situated just outside the main tent area. No open fires are permitted at the tents although gas braai’s are allowed. All facilities of the Lodge are available for use to tented camp residents. Should you require drinks etc.while at the pool area these may be purchased from the Hotel bar or waiters on duty.

Parking areas are situated outside the tented camp. Trailers may be unhitched and kept in the camp area for your convenience.

Activities at Glenburn Lodge:

Adventure Golf
Horse Trails
Walking Trails
Drumming
Low & High Ropes Course
Outdoor Adventure Programs
Quad Motorcycles
Inflatable Sports
Giant Foosball
Survivor Team Challenge
Archery
Abseiling
Hot Air Ballooning

The new Chicama Country Spa offers corporate wellness packages designed to pamper hard-working executives and address excessive stress levels. Choose between a half day conference, half day spa package or book the spa exclusively for the use of your top executives. An inviting open-plan reception and lounge area is built on split levels and decorated in ruby red and soothing colours to complement a vineyard décor theme. Taking the theme a step further, Chicama Country Spa uses Theravine products and is in partnership with Zorgvliet Wines.

The five star Spa facilities include a total of ten treatment rooms of which two have private hydrotherapy baths, three have private gardens and the couples' treatment room has a private Jacuzzi. Relaxing in the steam room or Rasul prior to your treatment comes highly recommended as it relaxes the body, stills the mind and makes one more receptive for the treatment to follow.

Weddings and Functions

Glencove - With our open-sided Gazebo-style Chapel, lovely landscaped gardens and thatched reception area, Glencove, seating up to 120 guests with dancing, we provide everything you need for your perfect day. We offer personalised service and attention, with flexible packages to suit both your budget and personal style. Fully licensed bar facilities available. Enjoy a stay over in the Honeymoon Suite at Glenburn Lodge. Guest accommodation is also available. Let us make your day Unforgettable!

Glenkyle - On the banks of the Blaauwbank River, accommodating up to 300 guests is the ideal venue for the larger corporate functions, weddings and product launches overlooking a waterfall and surrounded by landscaped gardens and water features. The Glenkyle open-sided, thatched Chapel can seat up to 200 guests. We offer personalised service and attention, with flexible packages to suit both your budget and personal requirements.

Venues available for weddings:

Glenkyle - Min 130 – Max 250 guests
Glencove - Min 80 – Max 110 guests
Gallery - Min 30 – Max 50 guests

What to do in the Area:

The area was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999, and is known as the Cradle of Humankind. The 48 000 hectare area is of outstanding universal value as it contains a complex of palaeo anthropological sites, which have yielded some of the most valuable evidence, world wide, of the origins of modern humans. Embedded in the rocks, are the fossilized remains of hominids, animals, plants and pollen dating back over 3.3 million years. Amongst the remarkable findings to have been made is the famous Mrs. Ples and Little Foot, a 3.3 million year old, almost complete, ape-man skeleton.

Wonder Cave
A natural wonder 2.2 million years old with formation 15m high, cave pearls, rimstone pools, stalactites etc. Enter by lift.

Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve
Rhino, lion, buffalo, cheetah, wild dog and much more - a total of 600 head of game and 30 species. Raptor flying display and game drives available.

Old Kromdraai Gold Mine
One of the first goldmines on the Witwatersrand, dating back to 1881.

Wild Cave Adventures
Young at heart and looking for adventure? Various abseils from 17-30 meters, 2-6 hour caving expedition all with experienced guides.

Shade of Ngwenya
Handmade and mouth-blown recycled glassware. Twelve truly different draft shops in a relaxed rural setting. Watch skilled glassblowers and candle makers apply their craft. Relax in the peaceful tea garden.

Sterkfontein Caves
This cave was home to the first adults fossil found in 1936, the most complete skull known as Mrs. Ples found in 1947, the first partial skeleton of early man showing that man walked upright, 500 fossil specimens of both adults and children, and discoveries are still being made....Restaurant and Museum on site.

Hot Air Ballooning at Glenburn Lodge
Regular passenger flights over the Crocodile River Valley. Tea & coffee is served prior to the flight and Champagne and Orange Juice is served upon landing. After the flight, the pilot and ground crew will escort you back to Glenburn Lodge of a full English Breakfast.

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