Bedrooms
- 1 Master bedroom/honeymoon suite
- 4 Luxury rooms
- Informal lounge that can be converted into a sixth bedroom (this forms a suite with one of the 4 luxury rooms, sharing a bathroom)
Facilities in the bedrooms
- En-suite bathrooms, each with large shower and bath
- Air conditioning
- Under-floor heating in bathrooms
- Walk-in cupboards
- 3 rooms with HDTV, Blu-ray player and dedicated DStv Explora Satelite TV
- Private outside showers
- Chilled purified water on tap
Cell phones
There is no cell phone coverage (and we hope to keep it that way!) For emergencies, a satellite phone is available. (See Internet below)
Parking
Parking is at the Main Gate of the reserve, no private cars are permitted on the reserve.
Internet
A limited satellite based network is available, on a wireless network, restricted to certain areas of the lodge. This is adequate for email and for Web-based voice and text messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber, etc.
Check-in/out time
Collection from the Welgevonden Main Gate from 14:00.
Departure from the lodge at 10:00am.
Facilities in the living areas
- Steam room
- Boma (outdoor enclosure used for dining under the stars)
- Heated (all year) plunge pool (all year)
- Heated main swimming pool (not heated in coldest winter months)
- Satelite TV (full DStv bouquet) with 2 televisions
- Library
- Indoor dining room
- Fully stocked bar
- Sitting room with large fireplace
- Billiard table
- Under floor heating throughout the living area
- Large area wooden deck
- Telescope
Conferencing
- Seating for up to 18 people
- Fully air-conditioned, or the option to open doors onto a private garden
- Underfloor heating for the colder winter months
- Wired and Wi-Fi Internet connection
- Whiteboard and flipchart with all the accessories
- 75” television with the appropriate WiFi and wired links for presentations
- Full DStv and Blu-ray DVD with 7.1 surround sound
- Ample electrical outlets for charging laptops and other devices
- Variable lighting to suit any requirement
- Several private break-away areas
- Snacks and beverages throughout the day, customised to requirements
GPS Coordinates
Taaibos River Lodge private helipad
S24° 13’ 862” E27° 50’ 827”
Welgevonden Main Gate Airstrip
S24° 12’12” E27° 54’01”
Length 4267 ft (1200m)
Runway 13/31
Elevation 3415 ft (1120m)
Welgevonden Western Airstrip
S24° 17’09” E27° 47’09”
Length 4572 ft (1500m)
Runway 09/27
Elevation 4175 ft (1370m)
Compulsory fly-in indemnity form available here
Postal Address
P.O Box 167
Vaalwater
0530
Tel: +27 10 001 8932
Email: info@tbrl.co.za
The Taaibos River Lodge management couple and your hosts are: James and Angela Calitz.