Experience the natural beauty of the Bushveld at Groot Krokodil Lodge, set along the Krokodil River about 70 km outside Brits towards Thabazimbi in Limpopo. You have a variety of accommodation options available to choose, from elegant lodging to fully equipped chalets, cabins and camping/caravan sites, you can expect an exceptional level of comfort, rest and relaxation at Groot Krokodil during your stay.

Groot Krokodil offers a range of facilities available for all to enjoy, from casting a line while the kids play in the pool as well as picnic and braai facilities – this is the perfect place to spend the day with family and friends.

The Crocodile River provides some spectacular views, while the sound of the river whispering in your ears makes it easy to forget about all of life’s worries.

We offer picnicking, fishing, walking and bird watching to view the abundant range of birdlife and identifying various trees and plants that would satisfy any nature lover. The beauty of birding, is to experience the different habitats, meeting new people and in a small way understanding how nature is put together.

Birds give you a different view every time you see one as they will offer you many different aspects of their lives.

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Enjoy the warm hospitality that Groot Krokodil has to offer with their open hearted and hands-on style, Groot Krokodil is a unique destination!

The focus of Groot Krokodil is relaxed and informal and we invite you to discover Mother Nature at her finest. In the evening sit around a large boma fire – at the lodge, chalets or the camping area, relive and share your experiences and enjoy all of the warm hospitality that Groot Krokodil has to offer.

Whether you have travelled from near or afar we know you will enjoy our open hearted and hands-on style and we trust you will depart as friends, to return to us again soon. Our pub is open for light pub meals and drinks, whether you are wanting to relax or support your favourite rugby team.

Groot Krokodil is also available for wedding, corporate, yearend functions, family gatherings & birthday parties.
 

Also, accommodation available for contractors.
We have picnic facilities by the swimming pool area with braai facilities.

Day visitors welcome.

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Facilities available:​

Game Drives

Hiking & Game Walks

Target shooting

Golf

Bird watching

Swimming pool

Family weekends

Child friendly

Safe Parking

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Activities in and around:

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Thabazimbi Golf Course

Situated eight kilometres from Thabazimbi on the Rustenburg road (R510), Thabazimbi is a Bushveld course with wonderful old trees and much bird and wild life joining golfers on the greens. Thabazimbi Golf Club is home to the annual Billie of the Bushveld Tournament which is held very year between March and April. The Rooikuilspruit that comes into play on five of the holes traverses this nine-hole, eighteen-tee course.

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Marakele National Park
The Marakele National Park in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains has become a 'place of sanctuary' for a vast variety of wildlife mainly due to its location in the transitional zone between the dry western and moist eastern regions of South Africa. The Marakele National Park is characterised by contrasting majestic mountain landscapes, grass-clad hills and deep valleys.

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Ben Alberts Nature Reserve
The Ben Alberts Nature Reserve is set close to the town of Thabazimbi, virtually on Route 510 just south west of Marakele National Park in the heart of the Waterberg. Rated as one of the best birding reserves by avid birders, Ben Alberts is also well known for its Vulture Restaurant, where the endangered Cape vulture is one of the stars of the show.

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Waterberg Biosphere
Situated in the magnificent Waterberg Mountain Range of Limpopo, the Waterberg District is the ideal getaway where the weary traveller can relax and revel in the great natural beauty of the bushveld savannah and its rich wildlife heritage. The Waterberg Mountains stretch along more than 5 000 km² of spectacular vistas and scenic valleys - the ideal destination off the beaten tourism track.

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The Nylsvley Nature Reserve
The Nylsvley Nature Reserve is situated in the upper reaches of the Nyl River near the town of Naboomspruit in Limpopo, and includes part of the largest floodplain vlei in the country. The Nylsvley Nature Reserve is well known for its exceptional avifaunal diversity, with 370 species recorded, of which 102 are waterfowl. 

 

Mokolo Dam Nature Reserve
The Mokolo Dam and nature reserve lies just north east of the Marakele National Park and roughly 50 kilometres south west of Lapalala Wilderness Game Reserve on the northern slopes of the Waterberg Mountains. Mokolo is a relatively small nature reserve that nonetheless attracts visitors for the lovely picnic spots and fishing around the dam, and the interesting concept of 'photographic hunting'.
 

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Payments accepted:

EFT, Cash, Visa or Master Card

 

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