Moolmanshoek Lodge (Moolmanshoek Private GR)

Moolmanshoek Private Game Reserve is situated between Rosendal and Ficksburg and is the ideal getaway from busy city life. We are extremely proud of our well-designed Sandstone Lodge that consists of 16 en-suite bedrooms. Most suites have fireplaces or Queen Ann stoves, while the executive suites are equipped with underfloor heating.

Guests can make use of our billiard room, honesty bar, library and the upstairs sun room, where an amazing view of the reserve and mountains can be enjoyed. Reservations mandatory.

07:30-17:00

From Gauteng (Johannesburg):
Take the N1 to Kroonstad. When passing Kroonstad, look for the R76 towards Bethlehem, then follow this road towards Steynsrus / Bethlehem. At Steynsrus, turn right towards Senekal on the R720 and later left onto the R70. Drive through Senekal on the N5 towards Bethlehem. Some 5 km beyond Senekal turn right onto the R70 to Ficksburg / Rosendal. Exactly 10 km past Rosendal, turn left onto the S384 gravel road when you see the Moolmanshoek sign. Continue for 7.5 km until you see the Moolmanshoek sign and entrance gate on the left.

From Durban:
At Harrismith, turn onto the N5 towards Bethlehem. In Bethlehem, turn left at Commissioner Street towards Fouriesburg / Ficksburg onto the R26. 20km past Fouriesburg turn right onto the S385. Follow this gravel road for 20km. Just keep going straight - don?t turn anywhere - it will become the S384.

NOTE: This is a beautiful road over the mountain with lovely views, but if it is raining a lot, there can be some bad places. Unless you are driving a 4x4 vehicle, we suggest you take option 3 below; OR go straight on the tar road towards Ficksburg from Fouriesburg (for approximately 40 km). Some 3 km before Ficksburg, you turn right onto the R70 towards Rosendal. Continue straight for exactly 29km, then turn right onto the S384 just after the "Rosendal 10km" sign. Continue for 7,5 km until you see the Moolmanshoek sign and entrance gate on the left.

Scenic road via Clarens:
When approaching via Harrismith, turn left onto the R712 towards Phuthaditjhaba a few km outside Harrismith on your way to Bethlehem. This road passes the Sterkfontein Dam on route to Golden Gate. Drive through Golden Gate National Park and just before Clarens, turn left onto the R711 towards Fouriesburg. At Fouriesburg, you turn left onto the R26 towards Ficksburg.
From Bloemfontein:
Take the N1 to Winburg. Just past Winburg, take the N5 offramp towards Senekal. Drive through Senekal on the N5 towards Bethlehem. Some 5 km beyond Senekal, turn right onto the R70 to Ficksburg / Rosendal. Exactly 10 km past Rosendal, turn left onto the S384 gravel road when you see the Moolmanshoek sign. Continue for 7.5 km until you see the Moolmanshoek sign and entrance gate on the left.

AREA INFO:
Moolmanshoek is situated in the Witteberg mountain range between the towns of Ficksburg and Rosendal, Eastern Free State, South Africa. The reserve covers an area of 3300 hectares and is a Natural Heritage site (No 199).

Moolmanshoek is situated a mere 3½ hours drive from Johannesburg, 4 hours drive from Pretoria, 2½ hours from Bloemfontein. The closest town is Rosendal (20 km away), while Ficksburg, which is on the Lesotho border, is 35 km away.

“Beautiful well run lodge and stunning scenery. Well worth a visit. Booking essential as this is a very popular venue for groups who return annually.” - Mietsie Visser, 2019/02/23

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