f you are looking for peace, tranquility and a luxurious atmosphere we invite you to be our guest at the African Lodge, nestled in a leafy suburb north of Johannesburg (South Africa) and situated on a little piece of paradise in Buccleuch, the undiscovered jewel of Sandton, midway between the N1 (from Pretoria and Roodepoort/Cape Town), the N3 (from Durban and Johannesburg International Airport). This makes our Guest Lodge very well located for both the Business person and the Tourist who want the tranquility of the country and easy access to Sandton, Johannesburg, Woodmead, Midrand, Bryanston, Rivonia, Fourways, Sunninghill, Linbro Park and Pretoria.

Your hosts, Yvonne and Gerard van Schendel invite you to share their little paradise. Yvonne and Gerard came from Holland to live in South Africa in 1996 and are therefore well aware of European standards and hospitality.

he safe property (with electric fence) is set on 4.000 m2 indigenous gardens, overlooking a sparkling pool, surrounded by an abundance of bird life. The whole atmosphere at African Lodge is heartfelt, friendly and highly luxurious. Awake to the calls of the birds and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in our Dining Room with double opening doors overlooking the garden, the pool and the fishpond. Stroll in the gardens and enjoy the fresh air and peace of the country, whilst only ten minutes away of Sandton, South Africa’s premier business and entertainment centre, as well as Sandton City shopping centre. Return from a busy day in the city and relax over a cool drink at our Bar, with the tinkling sound of the water from the fishpond in the background.

Contact details:

IDWALA GUEST HOUSE

13 Garrick Rd – Darrenwood
2194 Johannesburg

Phone: + 27 11 888 1437
Fax:     + 27 11 888 9874
Cell :    + 27 82 865 0327

Email: info@idwala.com

Tladi Lodge is a sprawling thatched guest house set on 2 acres of well tended tranquil gardens with a tennis court and a swimming pool. Ian and Sylvia have created an elegant yet relaxed ambience, perfect for the business executive, conference delegate or leisure traveller. We welcome children 8 years and older.

Stylish bedrooms welcome you with complimentary sherry, luxurious down duvets, quality linen and bath robes to snuggle into. Full breakfasts are served in front of a fire in winter and on the patio in summer.

The Tradition of Tladi

According to the ancient traditions of the Sotho people of Gauteng, Tladi is the African equivalent of the Thunderbird, the bringer of lightning. The “Milky Way” known as molala-tladi, is “the roosting place of the tladi bird” and in Sotho belief, the molala-tladi “supports the sky, preventing it from falling on the earth.” (Vanishing Cultures of Africa).

“Kuphumla Nathi”

This is an isiXhosa phrase that means ‘with us you are going to rest’, which is epitomized by the country atmosphere, very close to Sandton CBD, so appreciated by our guests.