Markon River Lodge

Markon River Lodge is situated only an hour's drive from Johannesburg. It offers various accommodation options and leisure activities suitable for couples, families, or groups. For 4x4 enthusiasts, the Bush Camp with scenic river views and tranquility is recommended. Luiperdskloof, where Markon River Lodge is located, spans 6 km of unspoiled waters of the Wilge River in the undiscovered wilderness of Eastern Gauteng, just an hour away from Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport.

The lodge provides self-catering facilities for families and romantic couples alike. It also features conference facilities with accommodation for up to 80 delegates, guaranteeing exclusivity with private lapas, dining areas, and bar areas. Markon River Lodge is renowned as an excellent team building venue, offering in-house team building activities. Additionally, it is a popular wedding venue, offering special accommodation rates to encourage guests to stay overnight and celebrate until the early hours of the morning.

Luiperdskloof is a unique ecological environment teeming with wildlife. It is situated along the perennial Wilge River, which feeds the Loskop Dam and meanders for 6 km of riverfront, opening into tranquil pools and fast-flowing rapids along majestic cliff faces. The park is fully fenced with 2.4-meter game fencing, and the landscape varies from grassy plains, hills, rock formations, and cliff faces, offering beautiful scenery.

The following game species can be spotted in the park: aardwolf, aardvark, baboon, brown hyena, caracul, jackal, grey duiker, impala, klipspringer, mountain reedbuck, steenbuck, vervet monkey, warthog, kudu, blesbuck, blue wildebeest, waterbuck, eland, red hartebeest, springbuck, and zebra. Luiperdskloof promises a one-of-a-kind experience with a camp featuring 4 luxury en-suite chalets, each accommodating 2 persons with a king bed, fully equipped kitchen, and braai facilities.