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Come In As Guests. Leave As Family.

Come In As Guests. Leave As Family.

Hornbill Restaurant

Hornbill Restaurant

Our rustic thatch Restaurant offers a cosy feel in a family environment and from there opens up in our beautiful garden and swimming pools, bordered by The Magnificent magalies river, where a bit of fishing or having a picnic makes good food for thought.

Perfect Venue For Your Next Event

Perfect Venue For Your Next Event

Hornbill Lodge is the perfect venue for your next event. From family functions to conferences.

WE ARE PET FRIENDLY!

WE ARE PET FRIENDLY!

Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on leads at all times. Please be responsible for cleaning up after your pets. Acceptable breeds only accepted onsite - please contact us for more information. Please note, we have 9 dogs that are resident at Hornbill. These dogs are working animals, they are friendly but please ensure children are supervised if stroking the dogs. We welcome well-behaved dogs.

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.

THE ROCK POOL

THE ROCK POOL

Follow the path down the ravine to a deep rock pool were you can swim in a large, peaceful pool surrounded by rocks and beautiful trees.

Picnics

Picnics

Enjoy a wonderful Picnic Basket next to the river or swimming pool, pick your own spot and breathe the freshness of clean Country air!

The Hornbill Rock Pool

The Hornbill Rock Pool

Unique Wedding Venue

Unique Wedding Venue

For the bride that wants to be able to celebrate their special day somewhere unique and original, somewhere completely different to the usual venues we’ve all been to before.

Going Green

Going Green

HORNBILL LODGE remains committed to reducing waste and our carbon footprint while maintaining the high level of service and comfort our guests know to expect. Through our continual efforts, and with YOUR help, we can continue to improve. We obviously are wild about nature and the outdoors and we are proud to be a company that participates in environmental conservation.

Mountain Trails

Mountain Trails

Hornbill Lodge is situated on approximately 10 hectares of probably the most beautiful property in Magaliesburg. There is a path cut all along the riverbanks and you are most welcome to explore and enjoy a walk along the riverbanks. Adjacent to our property next to our entrance is the Mountain of Faith. You are most welcome to extend your walk onto a beautiful path cut all round and over the mountain.

REVOLUTION NYE Open Air Festival

REVOLUTION NYE Open Air Festival

Close your eyes and listen intimately, in the distant future you will hear the call, allow your heart and soul to follow the beckoning, as the time has come to rise up and DANCE, can you feel it – the voice of REVOLUTION is upon us, let it draw you in as you take each breath – let your voice be heard In the spirit of change and renewal – free your body, free your mind as it explores the journey through melodic bliss and allows every inch of your being to be liberated!

Legends Restaurant

Legends Restaurant

Good Food and Spacious Luxurious accommodation will make you feel at home whether you are having a Family Vacation, Business trip, Small Conference, Teambuilding event or just visiting our Spacious riverine and Mountain property for the day.

A Romantic Garden Wedding at Hornbill Lodge is why couples love our affordable and unique wedding venue! The Gardens are the perfect backdrop for an outdoor ceremony.

Scenic 5km mountain walk every Sat

Scenic 5km mountain walk every Sat

Join us on Saturdays at 11am for a scenic 5km mountain walk and get treated to some beautiful views of the Witwatersrand mountain valleys and forest. Bring your family (dogs included) and enjoy nature, being outdoors, and each other. Please note:- to also, always keep a leash handy so that if we encounter any wild life dogs can be leashed for everyone's safety and peace of mind. Any queries phone Cobie 082 900 7107

Rooms & Rates

Executive Suite (Honeymoon Suite)  This is a double room with a king-size bed, air conditioning, selected DStv, en-suite bathroom with Bath/shower. Opens up on a small patio overlooking the riverine forest.

Hornbill Lodge offers beautiful accommodation and is the perfect

getaway. Luxuriously furnished with climate controlled air-conditioning for maximum comfort.

Restaurant

Enjoy a mouth-watering steak from our steakhouse while your kids enjoy our two big swimming pools and river front property. Value for money and enjoyment for the whole family. We are also pet friendly.

The ideal spot to get a farmstyle 

breakfast, business lunch or

a romantic dinner for two.

Open Monday - Sunday

Weddings & Functions

A declaration of love photographed on the mountain of faith next to Hornbill Lodge.

From Weddings, Team Building or

Conferences. Hornbill Lodge is the perfect

venue that caters to all of your needs.

Check availability at Hornbill Lodge and book online through Nightsbridge.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

We had a grate first stay here! The friendliness and helpfulness of staff exceeded our expectations. We look forward to coming again.

Rose(USA) & Khire(Libia)  

Aerial view of one of the most beautiful river front properties in Magaliesburg, Gauteng South Africa. Enjoy fishing or camping in the ravine forest, or just enjoy our four star Lodge, self-catering cottage or restaurant.
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