Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary Accommodation in Bethlehem
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Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary is one of the highly recommended Bethlehem guest houses and provides accommodation in 24 guest rooms for anyone visiting the Thabo Mofutsanyana region.

About Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary

Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary is a highly recommended destination in Bethlehem. A hotel with a number guest rooms for anyone visiting the Thabo Mofutsanyana region in the Free State and a mere 45 km from the intriguing little town of Clarens.

About Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary

Experience over 100 big cats, rescued by the global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS.
Discover LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary located in Bethlehem, South Africa, where animal welfare is at the heart of everything we do and employs the highest standards of care, witness this during your visit.
Enter a realm that takes you on a journey of learning, exploring, adventuring and discovering the world of animal welfare through the stories of our big cats. Choose a sustainable and ethical destination and support our unique project.

Guests staying overnight can enjoy a comprehensive guided tour every day, as well as all-inclusive accommodation with exquisite dining options available at our on-site restaurant. There is no entry fee for day visitors, and are always welcome. Booking for guided tours is essential.
Our well-appointed rooms offer digital satellite televisions, free WI-FI connection, en-suite bathrooms, tea & coffee facilities, beautiful views of LIONSROCK and the valley below.
Whilst your comfort and our commitment to ethical tourism is top priority, our main focus remains animal welfare and education.
Located 20 km from Bethlehem, of which 13 km is a drivable gravel road, The covered parking doubles up as the solar farm allowing for LIONSROCK to be unaffected by power outages. Enjoy your included guided tour in the electric game viewer, a quiet and unique experience.
An airport shuttle can be arranged from OR Tambo International. During your stay you can enjoy a number of guided game drives and guided walks. The restaurant and bar area at the visitors service area overlook the free roaming animals in the sanctuary and is a great place to enjoy sundowners after a adventure filled day.

Accommodation

Choose from our Standard Rooms - unique classic double rooms, or family oriented spacious Cabins, all offered on a full board basis. The visitors service area has a guest lounge, swimming pool and a firepit - boma area. All the rooms are on one level, making access a pleasure and no doubt, accompanied by the big cats roar.
Please see the individual cabin and room descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Dining

All meals are included and served in the dining area.

Experience

After your check-in at reception and pre-tour video, your journey begins with a scenic drive through the Sanctuary and will be followed by a dining experience like no other! Join our care takers on a Tuesday or Friday as they feed our Big Cats, and walk above their feeding area for a perfect bird's eye view. Your tour continues with a visit to the Leopard and Tiger enclosures where you will learn so much more about our Big Cats, their general behaviour, diets, nutritional facts, their unbelievable stories before reaching their forever home, and more about our work here at the Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary

Our Sanctuary creates a safe forever home for over 100 Big Cats and raises awareness about animal welfare. This pristine paradise, nestled in the valley below our iconic LIONSROCK, provides a beautiful, species-appropriate home for our animals. As a guest, you will gain in-depth knowledge about our Big Cats and their stories as well as overall education on the plight of Africa's Big Cats that are under duress globally.

Features you'll appreciate

  • pet friendly
  • swimming
    pool
  • wifi
  • parking
  • airport
    transfers
  • fireplace
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Pool towels supplied
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Telephone (direct dial)
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Fire pit
  • Business facilities
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Smoking: in demarcated areas
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool
  • Wheelchair access

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Restaurant / dining room

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Airport transfers
  • Tour assistance

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Standard Rooms

Qty: 22
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

The Standard Rooms are classic double rooms and furnished with twin or double beds, all boasting en-suite bathrooms. Ranging from cozy 20m² to spacious 40m², the larger rooms having a seating area. They overlook the valley below and the majestic LIONSROCK, the rooms are equipped with DSTV, Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee making facilities, eco-friendly toiletries and mosquito nets. The evening turn-downs will turn on the electric blankets for those cold winter nights.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 16
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

The Deluxe Rooms have a patio offering a spectacular view over Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary. These spacious rooms are furnished with double beds or twin beds and a spacious en-suite bathroom equipped with a shower. DSTV, Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee making facilities, eco-friendly shower gel, cream and shampoo, evening turn downs and free parking.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Small Apartment

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

The Small Apartment is furnished with one double bed (Sleeps two guests only) and has a patio overlooking the Big Cat Sanctuary. This unit includes a small seating area and a spacious en-suite bathroom equipped with a shower. DSTV, Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee making facilities, eco-friendly shower gel, cream and shampoo, evening turn downs and free parking.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Large Apartment

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

The Apartment is furnished with one double bed (Sleeps two guests only) and has a patio overlooking the Big Cat Sanctuary. This spacious unit includes a small seating area and an en-suite bathroom equipped with a shower. DSTV, Wi-Fi access, tea and coffee making facilities, eco-friendly shower gel, cream and shampoo, evening turn downs and free parking.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Four-Sleeper Cabin

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

The Four-Sleeper Cabin (Sleeps a maximum of four guests, no extras allowed) is a spacious, thatch cabin with en- suite bathroom, featuring a veranda overlooking the valley and sanctuary below. Offering an open plan living area with a fireplace. This cabin has two bedrooms, the first bedroom is furnished with one double bed (Sleeps two guests only) and the second bedroom is furnished with two single beds (Sleeps another two people). DSTV, Wi-Fi access, kitchenette and tea and coffee making facilities, eco-friendly toiletries, evening turn downs and covered parking that doubles up as the solar farm allowing for LIONSROCK to be unaffected by power outages.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Six-Sleeper Cabin

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

The Six-Sleeper Cabin (Sleeps a maximum of six guests, no extras allowed) is a spacious, thatch cabin with en- suite bathroom, featuring a veranda overlooking the valley and sanctuary below. It offers an open plan living area with a fireplace. This cabin has two bedrooms and one loft. The first bedroom is furnished with one double bed (Sleeps two guests only) and the second bedroom is furnished with two single beds (Sleeps another two people). The loft has two single beds (Sleeps a further two people). DSTV, Wi-Fi access, kitchenette and tea and coffee making facilities, eco-friendly toiletries, evening turn downs and covered parking that doubles up as the solar farm allowing for LIONSROCK to be unaffected by power outages.

  • Pool towels supplied  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Rates include the following and depend on number of days booked and what days of the week are booked:
All meals
A Standard / Enrichment tour
A walking tour / feeding tour / Platform Hike
Tiger Tour / Exclusive Tour

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Guest Reviews

1 Review from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Great experience with plenty of activities. The rooms were great, very comfortable and I cant wait to come back here on our next holiday.

January 2018

John Gable (Cape Town)

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Need to Know

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

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