Littlebushveld Guesthouse

About Littlebushveld Guesthouse

2018 Travelers Award

Prepare yourself for a real slow-life experience. Only 18 km from the city centre of Pretoria lies this gem of virtually unspoilt bushveld where the morning calls of crimson-breasted shrikes, guineafowls and bush partridges wake you. At night the occasional calls of jackals deepen the sense of being part of nature. Amongst the acacia trees and next to a campfire you will experience a peace and tranquillity unknown so close to a big, modern city.

Littlebushveld is established on a smallholding with a number of self-catering chalets that offer the comfort and amenities you enjoy at home with an equipped kitchenette in every chalet, bathroom for your private use, shaded areas to sit and relax and with equipped braai areas.

We also offer a bush camp with a very private setting to enhance the bush atmosphere. Here you are guaranteed a 'bush experience' unheard of so close to a big modern city with a small en-suite bathroom for night-use as well as an outside bush-shower in a wood-fenced boma under a tree providing an exciting shower experience, very private, the birds will, however, be able to observe.

Littlebushveld situated next to the fence of a 3,000-hectare farm. Very quiet and safe environment protected by electrified perimeter fencing. Shaded and safe parking. Our facilities are for those who want to take a quiet, slow-life break from the rushed modern life and just want to enjoy the peaceful bushveld environment.

A very relaxing time is a definite promise!

The Crimson-Breasted Shrike

(Afrikaans: Rooiborslaksman)

The crimson-breasted shrike (Laniarius atrococcineus) or the crimson-breasted gonolek, is a Southern African bird. It has black upper parts with a white flash on the wing, and bright scarlet underparts. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as a Least-concern species

The sexes have the same colouration and are indistinguishable from each other. The upper parts, including the wings and tail, are black, the wings having a broad white bar. The underparts are vivid scarlet. A yellow-breasted form is occasionally seen and was at first thought to be a separate species. Young birds have a mottled and barred buff-brown appearance with a pale bill.

This shrike is extremely nimble and restless, its penetrating whistles often being the first sign of its presence, although it is not a shy species.

The crimson-breasted shrike is non-migratory and occurs in a broad swathe from southern Angola to the Free State province in South Africa. Its preferred habitat is drier thornbush areas, in thickets and riparian scrub. It makes small seasonal migrations, preferring lower altitudes during cold periods.

[Source: Wikipedia]

Chalets

Bushbaby Chalet

The Bushbaby Chalet can sleep two people in a king-size bed. Small fridge, TV, breakfast nook, single plate gas burner and a microwave oven. An en-suite bathroom with toilet, washbasin and shower. DStv with 20 channels, movie channels, sports channels, e-TV and SABC 1, 2 and 3 as well as a few lifestyle channels. Outside area to relax and braai under a big shade tree. Shaded parking is available.

Duiker Chalet

The Duiker Chalet is a two bedroom chalet with full amenities and sleeps four people. Furnished with a double bed in the main bedroom and two single beds in the second bedroom, wardrobes, small dining table and chairs and lounge chairs. There is also fridge with a separate freezer, TV, kitchenette with 3-plate stove and oven as well as a microwave oven. Shaded parking is available. DStv with 20 channels, movie channels, sports channels, e-TV and SABC 1, 2 and 3 as well as a few lifestyle channels.

Guineafowl Chalet

The Guineafowl Chalet is a beautiful and spacious 7m x 4m single room thatched chalet sleeps four people. Furnished with antiques comprising a double bed, two single beds, wardrobe, dressing table, dining table and chairs. Also fridge, TV, kitchenette with 3-plate stove and oven as well as a microwave oven. A secluded outside area to relax and braai under big shade trees. Adjacent thatched ablution, for your private use only, separate from chalet with toilet, washbasin and shower. Shaded parking. DStv with 20 channels, movie channels, sport channels, e-TV and SABC 1, 2 and 3 as well as a few lifestyle channels. Securely fenced and large courtyard extending to the adjacent game farm's fence with a braai-ring next to the fence.

Impala Chalet

The Impala Chalet is a spacious two bedroom house with full amenities sleeps seven people. Furnished with a double bed in the main private bedroom, two single beds in the second private bedroom, a further three single beds in the lounge, wardrobes, dressing tables, dining table and chairs and lounge suite. Also fridge with separate freezer, TV, full kitchen with four-plate stove and oven as well as a microwave oven. Securely fenced and large courtyard extending to the adjacent game farm's fence with a braai-ring next to the fence. Shaded parking. DStv with 20 channels, movie channels, sports channels, e-TV and SABC 1, 2 and 3 as well as a few lifestyle channels.

Meerkat Chalet

The Meerkat Chalet can sleep two people in single beds. It has a small fridge, TV, breakfast nook, single plate gas burner and a microwave oven. There is also an ensuite bathroom with toilet, washbasin and shower. For entertainment we offer DStv with 20 channels, including movie channels, sports channels, e-TV and SABC 1, 2 and 3 as well as a few lifestyle channels. You can relax in outside area and braai. Shaded parking is available.

Partridge Chalet

The Partridge Chalet is a beautiful 5m x 4m thatched chalet furnished with antique furniture. It sleeps two people. It has a small fridge, TV, breakfast nook, two-plate stove with a small convection oven and a microwave oven. It has an ensuite bathroom with a toilet, washbasin and a shower. Relax with 20 DStv channels, which include movie and sports channels, e-TV and SABC 1, 2 and 3 as well as a few lifestyle channels. Outside is a patio where you can relax and braai. Shaded parking is available for your vehicle.

Warthog Chalet

This very secluded chalet is available with facilities to enhance the "bush atmosphere" often so sought after. Situated in a private and fenced area of about 2,000 m² bordering onto the adjacent cattle farm. A big L-shaped single room cottage (±20 m²) with a huge king size double bed and 2 single beds. It has a small ensuite bathroom for night use as well as an outside split-pole fenced "bush shower" under an acacia tree but very private – the birds will, however, be able to observe! :-)

This facility is for those who still want modern facilities but in a bush environment and are adamant about absolutely privacy. There is NO TV in this chalet!

Kiepersol Chalet

The Kiepersol Chalet is a beautiful 6m x 4m thatched chalet. It is fully furnished and sleeps two people in the loft. It has a full fridge with separate freezer, breakfast nook, two-plate stove with small convection oven and a microwave oven. There is also an ensuite bathroom with a toilet, washbasin and shower.

Take note: There is no TV in this chalet.

Skuurtjie – Our Contractors’ Facility

The Skuurtjie Chalet is a beautiful 6m x 4m furnished chalet and sleeps two people. It has a full fridge with separate freezer, TV, breakfast table, three-plate stove with a convection oven and a microwave oven. It has an ensuite bathroom with a toilet, washbasin and shower. There is DStv with 20 channels, which include movie channels, sports channels, e-TV and SABC 1, 2 and 3 as well as a few lifestyle channels. There is an annexe to Skuurtjie comprising of two rooms that can sleep for (4) people with access to a shower and toilet. There is also a patio outside to relax and braai.