Malutizicht Lodge in Ficksburg, Free State (original) (raw)

Malutizicht Lodge is a highly recommended property for self catering in Ficksburg for anyone visiting the Thabo Mofutsanyana region.

Malutizicht Lodge is an ideal picturesque getaway, centrally situated in the Eastern Free State, midway between the towns of Ficksburg and Fouriesburg on the R26 and within easy distance to Lesotho, Golden Gate and Clarens.

ACCOMMODATION

Malutizicht Lodge offers three different types of accommodation ranging from the main Farmhouse which sleeps ten guests, the Cottage for eight people and a cosy Chalet for two people.

Please see the individual unit and cottage descriptions below with photographs, tro assist you with your choice.

AMENITIES

Malutizicht Lodge is ideal for large family gatherings and celebrations. There is a recreation area available to both houses which includes an indoor pool heated to 28 degrees in summer and 26 degrees in winter, a bar area with fridge and dart board, tables and chairs. Adjacent to this is an outdoor braai area for which wood is supplied. Each house also has a Weber braai.

There is a wide range of fauna and flora on the property with game such as Duiker, Grey Rhebok and Steenbok. Large birds such as Goliath Heron, Secretary bird, Bald Ibis, Jackal Buzzard and African Harrier Hawk (Gymnogene) occur on the property and colourful species such as African Hoopoe, Crested Barbet and Malachite sunbird can be seen around the houses.

There are also flocks of Guinea fowl, Francolin and various waterfowl. In the indigenous forest on the way to the �picnic spot', there are a variety of trees such as White Stinkwood, Wild Fig, Wild Olive etc. Wild flowers on the mountainside include Proteas, Aloes and Watsonias.

In nearby Ficksburg, you have access to banking facilities, Internet Caf� and restaurants.

ACTIVITIES

Hiking
Hiking anywhere on the property is permitted. There are three marked walks on the property: 1 � The Picnic Spot Walk � complete walk takes about 1 hour. 2 � The Rock Art Walk � takes 1� hours and 3 � The Baboonskop Walk � takes 1� hours � challenging.

Mountain Biking
The roads on the property are suitable for mountain biking and there are three district roads near the entrance which offer superb scenery and virtually no traffic.

4 x 4 Driving
There are no extreme tracks on the farm but there are several roads suitable for exploring the property which are suitable for 4 x 4 or high clearance vehicles. Being close to both the Caledonspoort (Fouriesburg) and Ficksburg border posts into Lesotho, day drives can be undertaken to Oxbow and the Afriski resort and Katse dam respectively. (Passports required).