Below are the Directions from Johannesburg & Pretoria to Sondéla.
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From Johannesburg it's about 120 Kilometers, or about 1:15 minutes driving...
From Johannesburg take the Polokwane highway (N1) Offramp 238;
Spot the Sondéla sign but if you miss it, Take the BelaBela/Settlers offramp (R516);
Turn right to cross over the highway towards Settlers;
2.5Kms from the offramp you will find the Sondéla entrance on the left;
If your booking was completed succesfully, the Sondéla security will be expecting you, and your vehicle(s) is/are registered for entry onto the Nature Reserve. You may also have arranged to obtain the keys from them directly, so you do not need to visit reception first. If you have been handed the keys for Bush Lodge 116, you can turn right, following the "Makhato Bush Lodges" sign;
Pass via phases 1, 2 and 3 (see several signs counting up) until you reach phase 4 (see the sign Makhato 98-120 sign) and turn left;
Keep following the road until you find the Makhato Bush Lodge 116 sign on your right. There is parking for two cars underneath shades.
- You have arrived!
Please click on the picture to enlarge and zoom in on the detail of the route.
From Johannesburg it's about 120 Kilometers, or about 1:15 minutes driving...
From Johannesburg take the Polokwane highway (N1) Offramp 238;
Spot the Sondéla sign but if you miss it, Take the BelaBela/Settlers offramp (R516);
Turn right to cross over the highway towards Settlers;
2.5Kms from the offramp you will find the Sondéla entrance on the left;
If your booking was completed succesfully, the Sondéla security will be expecting you, and your vehicle(s) is/are registered for entry onto the Nature Reserve. You may also have arranged to obtain the keys from them directly, so you do not need to visit reception first. If you have been handed the keys for Bush Lodge 116, you can turn right, following the "Makhato Bush Lodges" sign;
Pass via phases 1, 2 and 3 (see several signs counting up) until you reach phase 4 (see the sign Makhato 98-120 sign) and turn left;
Keep following the road until you find the Makhato Bush Lodge 116 sign on your right. There is parking for two cars underneath shades.
- You have arrived!