The bush, where human and animals come together

Welcome to Masorini Bush Lodge

 

Masorini Bush Lodge is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Phalaborwa. 

Our beautiful lodge offers self-catering chalets and has two A-frame chalets and seven rondavel chalets. 

All chalets are equipped with a private bathroom, toilet, king-size bed, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and have a terrace with a relaxing view of the bush. 

At Masorini Bush Lodge we ensure that your visit will be relaxed and above all that you can enjoy your time away. 

Especially because you can enjoy nature and the animals around here in peace.

All major attractions are at a short distance from our lodge. 

Masorini Bush Lodge is only 6 kilometers from Phalaborwa and 11 kilometers from one of the entrances to the Kruger National Park. 

Phalaborwa is a mining town and has a mine with a diameter of almost 2,000 meters. It is the widest man-made hole in Africa.

Masorini Bush Lodge is not a big 5 location, but there is plenty of wildlife such as impala, warthog, waterbuck, duikers, guinea fowl and more. 

And if you’re lucky, you will see an elephant too!

Our 42 hectares of bush are free to walk around whenever you need some relaxation. 

Masorini Bush Lodge also has a dam where the animals come to drink.

For guests who want full catering, Masorini Bush Lodge offers breakfast and dinner in addition to self-catering. 

A delicious breakfast and dinner is served under the Lapa, using the best local and fresh products.

So come and enjoy the magic of Africa in this bush setting and discover all that the Greater Kruger region has to offer!

 

History of Masorini

 

The name Masorini comes from the late Iron Age. Masorini was an area on a hill in the Kruger National Park, about 12 km from the Phalaborwa Gate on the main road to Letaba Rest Camp.

Masorini was inhabited in the 19th century by the Sotho-speaking Ba-Phalaborwa tribe. 

This tribe developed an advanced mining industry. They melted iron ore and traded these iron products.

Today, Masorini is a place of interest where you can see remains from this time, such as stone walls, grindstones, potsherds, but also the remains of foundries, such as a smelter, which dates back to the 19th century.

There are also some tools on display which date back to the Stone Age.

This village offers insight into the economy and technology of the hunter-gatherers and later Iron Age people. 

From the Masorini hilltop there is a beautiful view of the Shikumbu hill where the Chieftain lived. In the shock waves that followed the rise of the Zulu kingdom in the early 1800s, Masorini ended up as a settlement.

 

A frame

Masorini Bush Lodge has two A frames. The A frames owe this name to the house that has the shape of the letter A.

The chalets provide a lot of atmosphere and fit perfectly into our bush environment. These spacious A-frame chalets are perfect for 2 people, but an extra bed can be placed at an additional cost. They have everything a self-catering accommodation needs. From your own terrace you can enjoy the bush sounds and the animals around you in peace.

The A frames are modern and elegantly furnished with a South African touch. The rooms are cleaned daily and have every comfort. For example, the A frames are equipped with the following conveniences: 

  • Double bed king size bed
  • An en-suite bathroom with toilet, sink and shower
  • An outdoor kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Mosquito net
  • Free WIFI
  • Own parking space

Chalet

Masorini Bush Lodge has three chalets consisting of two semi-detached houses. The chalets are next to each other and therefore also suitable for a family that would like to be close to each other. The chalets are fully equipped and have a cozy atmosphere of a rondavel with its grass roof. From your own terrace you can look straight into the bush, where you will regularly see the impalas walking around. The chalets are close to the swimming pool and from there you walk straight to the lapa, where you can enjoy a snack and drink. 

The chalets are modern, but elegantly furnished with a South African touch. The rooms are cleaned daily and have every comfort. All chalets are equipped with the following comforts: 

  • Double bed king size bed
  • A bathroom with toilet, sink and shower
  • An outdoor kitchen
  • Braai stand
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Mosquito net
  • Free WIFI
  • Own parking space

Family chalet

Masorini Bush Lodge has a family chalet which consists of two semi-detached chalets that are connected with an inside door. Therefore this chalet is perfect for a family that would like to be close to each other. The family chalet has a big terrace so you can spend time together in the beautiful nature.

Both chalets are fully equipped and have a cozy atmosphere of a rondavel with its grass roof. From the terrace you can look straight into the bush, where you will regularly see the impalas walking around. The chalets are close to the swimming pool and from there you walk straight to the lapa, where you can enjoy a snack and drink. 

The chalets are modern, but elegantly furnished with a South African touch. The rooms are cleaned daily and have every comfort. Both rooms are equipped with the following comforts: 

  • Double bed king size bed
  • A bathroom with toilet, sink and shower
  • An outdoor kitchen with a large fridge
  • Family braai stand
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Mosquito net
  • Free WIFI
  • Own parking space

Swimming pool

In addition to the bush, our A frames and chalets, our lodge also contains a lovely swimming pool where you can take a refreshing dip. You can relax on one of our sunbeds and enjoy the peace and the sun’s rays. The swimming pool is centrally located, so that it is quickly accessible from every house. Next to the pool is the Lapa, where you can get a cooling drink or tasty snack for a fee to complete this great sun experience.

Lapa

A Lapa is a shelter where everyone can sit comfortably together.  Our lodge has self-catering chalets, but it is also possible to enjoy breakfast and/or dinner in the Lapa for a fee. In addition, the Lapa has a cozy bar where you can enjoy a cool drink. 

In addition to enjoying a snack and/or drink, you can certainly enjoy the view over the bush during the day and an unforgettable sunset with the fire pit on in the evening. You just don’t want to miss that!