Ant's Nest

Ant’s Nest is where it all began. Lying in a natural amphitheatre the original homestead, with its wide verandahs, has a classic, relaxed, African atmosphere. A wide variety of game frequents the waterhole in front of the bush home where horses and dogs abound. Tessa, who grew up in Kenya, brought a stylish warmth to the colonial house using classic furniture fashioned from local fabrics, timber and stone. The six luxurious en-suite bedrooms accommodate a maximum of twelve guests. There is a 15 meter swimming pool in the garden, ideal for those needing some exercise or for purely cooling off after an active day. This is great for kids as it’s heated all year. Extensive lawns with indigenous plants surround the pool and there is a wonderful thatched chill-out spot with vast sofa beds where you can relax during the heat of the day.

Ant’s Nest is predominantly booked on an exclusive basis i.e. to one group of guests at a time, although during the following dates it is booked out to different couples: 9 January – 20 March, 19 April – 7 July, 6 September – 10 December.

Ant’s Nest offers a real home from home experience. Guests arrive as guests and leave as friends. There are no set wake up times or strict itineraries, you can do what you want when you want. We are able to offer up to three different activities at any given time either in the morning or in the afternoon.

Ant and Tessa live near-by with their Labradors. Ant has the good fortune of having his office in the bush, running and managing the reserves, although he still finds time for guiding. Tess is responsible for the business side of things but enjoys spending time with visitors.

Our managers and guides have all worked with horses most of their lives. They are closely assisted by our team and all work together to ensure that tour stay with us is a memorable one.

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Family Safaris

Ant’s Nest and Ant’s Hill will give your children a life-changing experience. Our unique policy is to allow children of all ages to join their parents on all game viewing activities, so you can witness their first encounters with wildlife. We have a selection of wonderful ponies catering to both the novice and experienced child rider. Beginners will be led by a competent guide and riding lessons are also available.

We have created specialised kids “bug” and “spoor” walks, although driving in an open 4 X 4 on game drives is always popular.

Both lodges have various facilities ideal for kids, such as the heated swimming pool, a trampoline, sand pits, a badminton & volley ball net with a selection of toys and books. Children are welcome to join their parents for dinner. Alternatively, special suppers or meal times can be arranged.

Due to our relaxed and informal atmosphere, Ant’s Nest and Ant’s Hill are ideal for families with kids of all ages. While the activities keep all well entertained you will learn a great deal about wildlife, gaining inspiration to last a lifetime.

Ant’s Nest consists of a main house where the upper floor features a stunning honeymoon suite with an adjoining twin bedroom, a large sitting, dining, living room and verandah. The downstairs of the main house also has of a double and a twin bedroom with comfortable library, dining room and verandah.

There are two additional privately appointed bedrooms away from the main house each with a double and single bed, their own large verandah and comfortable furniture.

All bedrooms are en-suite and equipped with necessary amenities. There is a fascinating curio shop.

Valid from 10 December 2010 to 30 November 2011

(SEE LAST MINUTE SPECIAL RATES BELOW)

Adult rate start from R2 500 to R3 300 per person per night

Kids (under 11) rate start from R1 300 to R1 950 per person per night

Rates include all meals, all drinks, horse riding, game drives, game walks, laundry and child minding