Thaba Nkulu Game Ranch And Fish Eagle Spa

Thaba Nkulu Game Ranch And Fish Eagle Spa is a tourist attraction located in South Africa. The Fish Eagle Spa is situated 38 kilometers from Aliwal North on the R58 road leading to Lady Gray and 15 kilometers from Thaba Nkulu Game Ranch. It offers a getaway from the stresses of urban life, situated 300 meters from the Orange River, providing a relaxing environment with the added bonus of natural sulphur hot spa water that maintains a constant temperature of 36 degrees Celsius.

The Fish Eagle Spa is a secluded location, relying on solar power for electricity and gas for cooking. It is part of the Thaba Nkulu Game Ranch and offers three double bed and breakfast rooms, along with the opportunity for guests to explore the 1,600-hectare game park in their own vehicle or take a guided drive with the game ranch staff.

The current owners of the spa, Dr. Naude, discovered the hot water source on the farm Badts Fontein near the Orange River in 1996 when they started the Thaba Nkulu Game Ranch. Recognizing its potential, they approached the owner and acquired the land, leading to the creation of the Fish Eagle Spa. It took four years for the area to be rezoned from agricultural land to tourism use before construction could begin.

Initially, a natural Jacuzzi and a large pool with a built-in bar and a children's fun pool were constructed. However, issues arose with mud accumulation in the Jacuzzi and the pools being washed away or filled with sand during heavy rainfall. To address this, a contractor was brought in to build a huge wall above the pools to redirect the excess water.