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Description:
Come and share our
secret ... Set in the heart of a nature conservancy on
the banks of the Albasini dam overlooking the
Soutpansberg mountains, you will discover
Shiluvari Lodge. Nestling
amongst centuries old Wild Fig trees with sweeping views
of the Soutpansberg mountains, Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge
is the ideal base to explore the diverse natural and
cultural heritage of the "Land of Legend."
Once the old farmhouse, the main Lodge now boasts an
intimate country restaurant and lounge area, complete
with a fireplace and stunning views of the surrounds.
Enjoy the sumptuous cuisine with it’s Afro-fusion style
which incorporates both the best of local and European
tastes. The tastefully decorated thatched chalets are
each decorated with a different theme - all of which
incorporates elements from the local artists. Choose
from the Dragonfly, Bug or African room - each one has
its own charm. Each chalet is tucked away from the other
offering you secluded and intimate privacy, with your
own view of the lake.
Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge is set in 30 hectares of
natural vegetation and offers you the opportunity to
walk through the estate where you may see some of the
game species that frequent the area. Waterbuck, Kudu,
Bushbuck and Duiker are often seen grazing and browsing
in the lodge grounds. Enjoy a sundowner cruise on the
"Savannah" on the Levubu river and enjoy a cocktail
whilst seeing the sun go down and listening to the call
of the Fiery necked nightjar as evening falls.
Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge is situated in the heart of
many varied world renown artists and local crafters -
this diversity is amongst the richest in Southern Africa
and we will gladly arrange a visit for you - a truly
unforgettable experience. So, come and share our secret
and join us in a truly memorable experience at Shiluvari
Lakeside Lodge.
Accommodation:
Our accommodation consists of charming thatched chalets
situated apart from the main Lodge and all have views
overlooking the Lake. Choose between family cottages
sleeping 4 or smaller chalets sleeping 2. All the
chalets have en-suite bathrooms, lounge and kitchenette
area, tea/coffee facilities, overhead fans, mosquito
nets and a private veranda with a braai area. In keeping
with the idea of escaping city life, one will not find a
television or phones in the room, however both these
services are available in the main Lodge, in addition to
fax and e-mail.
6 x Luxury thatched suites each with own bathroom,
veranda and kitchenette
1 x family cottages each with own bathroom, braai area,
veranda and kitchenette
6 x double bedrooms each with own bathroom en-suite and
open veranda
Restaurant:
Shiluvari’s on-site restaurant, well known for its
delicious “afro-fusion” cuisine, is open for breakfast
and dinner daily. The simplistic approach is evident in
utilization of fresh, local ingredients, beautiful
presentation and a fine balance of African flavour and
European sophistication. Amongst the most popular dishes
you will find Sweet potato and Avocado soup, Seared beef
fillet crusted with African spices and butternut
“chips”, mango ice-cream and chocolate & chilli sauce.
All dietary requirements are catered for, including
vegetarian, halaal, kosher and diabetic.
Confernces:
Should you be looking for the ideal venue for functions
and conferences, our facilities include an
air-conditioned conference room seating up to 20
delegates, as well as the larger thatched Lapa situated
near the waters edge which can accommodate up to 100
guests, either for conferencing or special functions.
20 seater air-conditioned conference room
120 seater thatched Function/Conference venue
Conference equipment: Flipchart/whiteboard, overhead
projector, TV and VCR
Activities:
For the more energetic, explore the 60- hectare property
of natural bush following the trails along the Dam or
into the Bush. Cycling and walking trails are also
available. Whilst studying the abundance of bird life,
look out for duiker, bushbuck, Waterbuck or kudu. Or
simply laze next to the pool admiring the view. In the
evening, sip a sundowner drink whilst enjoying a sunset
cruise on our motorised raft, while keeping and eye out
for the Hippo and Crocodile lazily basking on the side
of our waters. Shiluvari is well located amongst many
world-renowned artists in pottery,wood carvers and
traditional textile manufacturers.The diversity of
cultural heritage is among the richest in South Africa.
We will arrange a visit for you to these artists and
sculptors.
Additional facilities includes a 6m x 5 m swimming pool;
4 x constructed braai areas, each with seating of up to
16 guests; Cruises on the Lake with our own motorised
raft; Table Tennis/Volleyball; Walking/cycling trails
and we are in close proximity to major arts and crafts
attractions.
Accreditations:
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