Outlook Lodge Description
Outlook Lodge offers great value for money with home from home comforts in a tranquil gated community. We cater for discerning travelers, professionals and avid safari enthusiasts and families alike.
Originally established as an overnight stop for our guests embarking on safari with us, it now boasts a 4 star grading and confidently claims to surpass international standards, maintaining the highest possible levels of professionalism, hygiene and comfort.
The rooms are tastefully furnished to celebrate South Africa’s wonderful diversity of wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Breakfast is a scrumptious affair, while several restaurants are in close driving distance from the lodge for lunch and dinner. A meal delivery service is also available should you just want to relax next to the pool with a book on sunny days, or in the cozy lounge on colder days.
Being right next to a golf course and within 5 minutes’ walk from a gym and the Korsman Bird Sanctuary offers our guests activity on our doorstep. Day excursions to explore all that Gauteng has to offer can be booked through the lodge.
We have been operating safaris to the Kruger National Park for the past seven years and specialize in this region of South Africa. All safaris are conducted by professional safari guides employed by ourselves. We do not subcontract safaris to other companies. You will deal with us personally and safaris generally leave from the Outlook Lodge. Options vary from budget camping to luxury lodge safaris.
The lodge can assist with regional travel arrangements including flights, car rental, advice and reservations for your travels in Southern Africa. With the owners, Robert and Leonard, both being professional safari guides with many years of experience in guiding safaris throughout Eastern & Southern Africa, you will have access to a wealth of information!
We are situated about 10 minutes’ drive from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo airport and offer transfers to and from the airport.
We look forward to meeting you!
AREA INFORMATION
Korsman Bird Sanctuary
The lodge is situated within five minutes walking distance from a popular bird sanctuary. The sanctuary boasts 75 bird species. Our resident guide, Robert is available to provide birding tours.
Golf
The lodge borders Benoni Lake Country Club, which incorporates a par 72, 18 hole golf course. Rounds of golf can be organised at short notice. The lodge stocks golf clubs, which can be hired on a daily basis.
Walking/jogging
Due to proximity of the bird sanctuary, many clients spend their afternoons taking a relaxing walk or jog around the sanctuary. You don’t have to be an avid birder to enjoy this picturesque neighbourhood.
Swimming
Our lodge has a swimming pool. All guests are welcome to enjoy this facility at their leisure.
Gym
A world class gym is situated within 5 minutes walk from our lodge. Day passes can be organised. Gym facilities include, sauna, aerobics, spinning, 5 star change rooms, free weights and cardio equipment.
Shopping
We are situated within 5 minutes walking distance to a small shopping centre. There are two large shopping malls within five minutes driving distance. Both shopping malls have ample entertainment facilities.
Dining
There is a myriad of restaurants within 5 minutes drive from the lodge. These include traditional steakhouses, Italian cuisine, seafood, pubs and upmarket dining venues. If you prefer to eat in, we would be delighted to order for you. Your meal will be warmed up and served in either your room or in the dining room.
Johannesburg city tours
Marvel at the beauty of the fourth largest city in the world. Visit some of the city’s most intriguing parks and suburbs where you will have a chance of seeing President Mandela’s house. Get a feeling of the yesteryears at the Africana Museum.
Pretoria city tour
View with us the capital city of South Africa known as the Jacaranda city. Drive through Strydom and Church Squares. Visit the Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House and the President’s office.
Soweto tours
Your opportunity to gain a new perspective and personal insight into the largest black city in Africa. Shrouded in myth and controversy, vibrant Soweto is a city of surprise and contrast of starting enterprises and vigorous cultural interaction. Let us give you a Face to Face introduction to black South Africa today.
Reflexology and therapeutic massages
A certified reflexologist and massage therapist can be arranged who will meet you at our lodge and conduct all sessions within the privacy of your room or in the garden.
Outlook Lodge Directions
Immediately after departing the airport, take the R21 to Boksburg
Continue on the highway past the Griffiths road turnoff
At four kilometres take the N12 turnoff to Witbank (left turn onto N12)
After another four kilometres take the M43 Atlas Road turnoff.
At the traffic light turn right and go over the highway.
Cross over two traffic lights and at 0.8 kilometres take a left turn into Lakefield ave. Lakefield avenue is the first major intersection after turning off the highway.
Continue over a set of traffic lights (Lakefield Mall on left) and at 0.7 kilometres you arrive at a split in the road. Take the right split (Planet Fitness gym passes on your left)
After 0.4 kilometres you get to Sunnyside ave. Turn right into Sunnyside.
After 0.3 kilometres you arrive at the corner of Sunnyside and Ambleside. The Outlook Lodge is on the corner.
Please use the entrance in Ambleside Ave.