Lemoenfontein Game Lodge

Lemoenfontein Game Lodge

Selected by The Greenwood Guide to South Africa, 2nd edition

Text written by Simon Greenwood

Lemoenfontein, in the shadow of the Nuweveld Mountains, is one of those places where whatever your mood on arrival � and after a tiring drive down the N1 mine was ropey - a calmness envelops you like magic vapour. I was suddenly enjoying a cool drink on the vast wooden verandah, gazing over measureless miles of veld, and chatting happily to Ingrid about the history of the place. It was built as a hunting lodge in 1850, then became a sanatorium for TB sufferers (the dry Karoo air was beneficial), a farm and finally (and still) a nature reserve. Everything has been done well here, no corners cut and the result is a most relaxing, hassle-free stay.

Rooms are stylish and understated with top quality fabrics and completely comfortable beds. Outside, lawns, a new cactus garden and the veld are all segregated by high drystone walls. You must go on a game drive through the reserve before dinner - to look at all the buck and zebra of course, but also to be out in such scenery as the sun goes down. And one final thing: dinner when we got back was at first mouth-watering, then lip-smacking. A real South African experience.

Contact Details

Telephone: +27-(0)23 4152847
Facsimile: +27-(0)23 4151044

Email address:
lemoen@mweb.co.za