Location

Directions:

Take the N1 North from Johannesburg, turn left towards Nylstroom/ Modimolle at the Kranskop tollgate. Travel through Modimolle towards Vaalwater (60km). Turn right at the 4 way stop into Sandrift Road towards Melkrivier and travel 35km. At the Dorset sign turn left on the dirt road. At the fork carry on straight towards Werkendam (± 20km), do not turn left again. Izintaba is on the right hand side just past the dam. Follow the signs to reception.

Please do not follow your GPS through Vaalwater as this takes you a longer way around (alternate route for smaller cars) on more dirt road. Make sure you turn at the first stop street towards Melkrivier. Your GPS will re calculate here and take you to Izintaba.

The last 18km of dirt road is not in a very good condition and has become a little sandy in a couple of places. Do not stop in the sand and keep your speed up. Please allow for a little extra travelling time on this road. Although a 4x4 is not necessary a vehicle with slightly higher ground clearance is recommended.

Alternative directions if travelling in an ordinary sedan vehicle. Please take note that there is 25km of dirt road on this route so a little bit of ground clearance is recommended. Take the N1 North from Johannesburg, turn left towards Nylstroom/ Modimolle at the Kranskop tollgate. Travel through Modimolle towards Vaalwater (60km).
Travel through Vaalwater and turn right onto the R33 at the Spar Zeederbergs Complex. After about 30km, turn right again towards Visgat onto a dirt road. At the T-junction at Visgat turn left. Turn right after about 5km towards Sukses. Travel for about 11km on this road. Izintaba Lodge will be on the left hand side just before the dam. Follow the signs to reception. 23 59’ 13”S 28 09’ 33”E. When entering your destination into Google Maps from Vaalwater, travel via Little Serengeti, Lephalale & Giesendam Plaas, to get the correct route.

Please note that your GPS might direct you the slightly shorter way towards Melkrivier when you enter Vaalwater. Please don’t go this way as the road is currently not suitable for low cars and we recommend you go the other way as explained above. Some GPS’s might also tell you to turn right onto the Dorset road off the R33, please rather continue to the next turnoff to Visgat.