Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Great location!

8.9

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge in Muldersdrift offers spacious, recently renovated holiday park accommodation. Family rooms include private bathrooms with garden or lake views, sofa beds, and tiled floors. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a fitness room, lounge, games room, and children’s playground. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner in a welcoming ambience. Outdoor seating areas provide relaxing spaces for meals. Convenient Location: Located 11 km from Lanseria International Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Eagle Canyon Country Club (15 km) and Cradle of Humankind (19 km). Free on-site parking and bicycle hire enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Hilda
South Africa South Africa
“Great place to switch off and connect with nature. Loved the animals roaming around and the waterfall. Restaurant food was nice.”
Palesa
South Africa South Africa
“A serene place for relaxation. Love the activities Rooms were beautiful and spacious Loved the floor heating Also loved the roaming animals”
Zsoka
United States United States
“The lodge has a beautiful setting, very comfortable round bungalows, sparkling clean. Wild animals roam between the bungalows, which adds tremendously to the lodge's charm. The staff is very kind and attentive. There is a restaurant, we didn't...”
Angeline
South Africa South Africa
“The wildlife was amazing and the piece and quiet was a tonic.”
Busisiwe
South Africa South Africa
“Its really good for grounding and to recharge. I was there with my sisters from Friday and I extend with my partner. We were intentional when we chose the place because the purpose was to shut down and rest and it served the purpose.”
Katleho
South Africa South Africa
“We really enjoyed the game drive, the tour guide was friendly and we leant a lot from him.”
Nthabiseng
South Africa South Africa
“I liked absolutely everything, good food, stuff and clean room.”
Ria
South Africa South Africa
“The accommodation is very comfortable and the location beautiful. The evening meal was excellent and the breakfast very good.”
Tobias
Germany Germany
“Cosy round houses, wildlife in front of the porch.”
Mashapa
South Africa South Africa
“It was nice playing at the beach and the restaurant was also lovely”

Managed by Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge

Company review score: 8.7Based on 260 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Nestled below the Swartkop Mountain range and Lake Heritage, lies Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge, one of Gauteng’s best kept tourist attractions. Cradle Moon Lakeside Game lodge is situated only thirty minutes from Johannesburg and Pretoria, the Lodge is set in tranquil indigenous African Bushveld that offers local and international guests a unique African experience. The giraffe, zebra and springbok that roam the grounds freely add to the African feel of Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge Guest accommodation consists of 50 2 bedroom thatched bungalows. Each Bungalow has a tea and coffee station. The en suite bathroom offers shower facilities. . Each bungalow has a veranda on which guests can enjoy their sundowners while watching a glorious African sunset. We do not have TV’s in our Bungalows, but you are welcome to join us in our TV Lounge. At the main lodge guests are able to enjoy delicious meal either on the patio or poolside under thatched umbrellas. Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge also has a fully licensed African themed bar. Various outdoor activities available at extra charge-Please enquire at reception

Property information

Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge and other portions of land surrounding Lake Heritage has formed part of a conservancy development called the Cradle Moon Conservancy. This exciting project is the dropping of fences between properties and the introduction of various wild animals. As is necessary in all Nature Conservancies, a nominal conservancy fee of R 40.00 is required per person at all participating establishments. OUR 2025 RATES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT BED & BREAKFAST SINGLE - R1925 p/p B&B PER NIGHT SHARING - R1550 P/P B&B PER NIGHT CHILDREN 5-12 YEARS R775 P/P B&B PER NIGHT Accommodation: Bungalows (Rondavels), 2 Rooms Open plan - sharing bathroom (with shower & toilets) 3 x Three quarter Beds & a day bed Can sleep 3 Adults & 1 Child OR 2 Adults & 2 Children Confirmation & Cancellation Policy • Your booking is only confirmed once a deposit has been received. • THE deposit will be deducted from your credit card with in 48 hours of booking. • The deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE: Should a booking be cancelled before arrival this deposit will not be refunded. • Should the stay be shortened for whatever reason or Guests do not arrive- No Refunds will be done. 100% cancellation fee applies. • Full payment is required upon arrival.

Neighbourhood information

Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge offers various activities such as Hot Air Ballooning, Nature Walks, Game Drives and a Boat Cruise on Lake Heritage For the active guests there are cycle routes and swimming in the lake or bring your canoe. Fly fishing (only) is also available. Please book activities in advance

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$9.25 per person.
  • Additional dining options
    Lunch • Dinner
Restaurant #1
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Menu
    À la carte
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Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Lunch & Dinner available in restaurant - a la carte menu.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.