Lethabo Estate (Self Catering in Gauteng)

About Us

Romantic Cradle of Humankind Accommodation in Beautiful Surroundings Lethabo Estate in the Cradle of Humankind, Lanseria, is set on the banks of the Crocodile River, centrally positioned very near Lanseria International Airport and a short commute from Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Enjoy wraparound views of the nature reserve from the deck overlooking the Crocodile River with our delicious cuisine. Retreat to our private and romantic, lovers hideaways, picnic in style, set your dream wedding on the lawns in front of the willows on the river bank or conference and party. We offer a full range of services and diverse accommodation, designed to suit your specific requirements. Come and revitalise yourself on this unique and beautiful 150 acre estate.

We offer a wide range of activities. Golfers can enjoy three different golf course experiences close by. The Blair Athol Golf course conveniently neighbours Lethabo Estate, Dainfern is south towards the city and Pecanwood Golf Club is north on the Hartebeestpoort Dam. Both are a 15 minute drive.

We offer horse riding nearby in The Cradle of Humankind and Horse Play, a horse whispering life coaching workshop here at Lethabo with our beautiful horses. Come, revitalize yourself and experience the Joy that is Lethabo.

At Lethabo Estate we have something for everyone. We can accommodation guests from R 550 per person for picnics to award-winning accommodation R 2050 per person sharing, bed and breakfast. We also have self-catering or group and family units. Please scroll down to view all the rooms and suites.

The Namaste Spa is available to guests and day visitors alike and treatments can also be enjoyed privately in your room or next to the river by special arrangement. We offer gourmet cuisine in our Riverside Restaurant where we offer “Farm to Fork” dining experiences where you will savour our Heritage seed, pesticide-free and free-range fare. For a little glamour, you can also book a special private dinner with a private Fire Dancing show. For courting couples, we also offer gourmet picnic baskets brought to you in the privacy of your room so that you can enjoy the romance of a relaxed evening meal together.

The Boudoir Picnic is the ultimate in romance, a lavish affair set up in The Willow Tree Hideaway or The King Fisher River Loft. These beautiful riverside hideaways complete with a Jacuzzi Spa bath, outdoor hammock, petals and beautifully laid picnic table, is for very special occasions. This very special picnic can be enjoyed from Sunday to Thursday.

The Luxury picnic is cosy and private, sheltered under a thatch roof and draped with mosquito nets, petals and lanterns, its open-air privacy invites lovers to reconnect in a gorgeous, natural riverside setting. The Gourmet riverside Picnic is set on a mattress with pillows and throws under a waterproof gazebo with curtains that close for privacy is romantic, affordable and a lovely day, or evening out in the country.

The Gourmet riverside Picnic is set on a mattress with pillows and throws under a waterproof gazebo with curtains that close for privacy is romantic, affordable and a lovely day, or evening out in the country.

We offer Fire Dancing and Hoop Dance lessons for fun, fishing, “Horse Whispering Join Up” and Game drives at the nearby Lion and Rhino Park. We have a 30 km Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail and you could bump into a Wildebeest, Zebra, Kudu, Eland…Brown Hyena! We are close to many attractions and we are a springboard for all sorts of Cradle adventures.