Grey Goose Game Lodge
Experience the wild heart of African bush in comfort, style and privacy at Grey Goose Game Lodge’s 29 newly renovated rooms and private venues, each one embodying an exquisite vision of design and ultimate hospitality. Our Lodge, in the Drakensberg foothills, sits on a hill overlooking the Nguduma Vlei with views of the mountains and the town of Newcastle. Although situated within easy reach of many facilities of the town, one gets a true feeling of tranquility with geese, game and bird life roaming the farm.
Heritage Week at Gooseberries Restaurant
From Monday, 22 September to Friday, 26 September, Gooseberries Family Restaurant at Grey Goose Game Lodge invites you to celebrate Heritage Week with us.
Our chefs have crafted a special menu inspired by local favourites and traditional recipes — each dish a reflection of our culture, history, and love for good food.
Join us for a week of flavour, community, and celebration as we honour heritage around the table.
Bookings essential!
Why are we ideal for both leisure and business travel?
All you need in one place
We are a “one-stop” destination with comfortable rooms, an on-site restaurant, early breakfast, convenient WhatsApp communication with our receptionists, room service availability, packed lunches and so much more.
Convenience
We are conveniently located just outside of Newcastle (3km) which ensures that you get to enjoy peace and tranquillity in nature, while just a stone’s throw from town.
Affordability
Our rates are very affordable and include a mouth-watering breakfast.
Added Value
We offer ironing services available as well as photocopying/email and other reception services.
You are connected
We have fast, unlimited WiFi in all of our rooms and common areas.
Events & Activities!
BACK-TO-BACK CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT!
Get into the festive spirit with TWO movies for the price of ONE — plus a FREE ice cream or slushy!
Join us on 13 December 2025 at Grey Goose Game Lodge for a fun-filled family afternoon:
3:30 PM – Beethoven
5:15 PM – Red One
Only R65 per person
Kiddies Bash Bundles!
The ideal venue for endless kiddies entertainment.
Download our inclusive packages now!
Matric Farewell Package!
We are widely known for our unique, modern matric farewell events. Your matriculants are guaranteed to make unforgettable memories at our Lodge!
Eat & Play @ Grey Goose
Attention: ALL SCHOOLS! Bring the kids out for an all-inclusive excursion at Grey Goose and let them enjoy our Swimming Pool, Jumping Pillow, Jungle Gyms, Trampoline and so much more!
Offers Now Available!
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Discover Adventure with Donkey – Our Beloved 1975 Land Rover
At Grey Goose Game Lodge, we believe that every journey should be an unforgettable adventure.
That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce you to Donkey – our trusty 1975 Land Rover with a 2.8 Litre diesel engine that’s ready to take you on extraordinary excursions.
Game Drives, Eco Tours and Farm Excursions will be available soon!
Activities
Be introduced to the beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains as you stroll along our hiking trail, in between herds of Springbuck, Wildebeest, Red Hartebees and Ostriches. Enjoy luxurious surroundings, magnificent hospitality, and an unrivalled South African experience.
Venues & Functions
Grey Goose is widely renowned for seamless
and detail-oriented event co-ordination. Our elegant farm is unique, with a welcoming family friendly atmosphere, complemented by
magnificent views, scenery and wildlife; excellent cuisine and exceptional service-with-a-smile provided by our friendly staff.
Set in beautifully landscaped gardens and fields, green lawn, roaming wildlife and trees abound, Grey Goose is well-known for its ability to create dream events.
Luxury Accommodation
We have recently renovated our 29 luxury rooms, which embody nature, comfort and a modern farm “feel”.
Each room is conveniently located near our on-site restaurant and reception area, while the kiddies play area is just a couple of meters from your front door.
About Us
My Wife, June Wilson started the Grey Goose Game Lodge in 1994 after we moved to Newcastle in 1988 with our three small children.
The farm then, and everything on it had been plundered, eroded and rusted – no electricity, no piped water, no sewage facility and one rutted dirt road, only passible after rain by 4 x 4 vehicles.
June’s love and respect for all people and nature made way for the introduction of game and the building of her first 6 rooms (rooms 1 – 6) in 1994.
June managed the Lodge enthusiastically and proudly, providing her guests with the best home cooked meals from her own kitchen. Then slowly but surely the expansions started, first a small breakfast room, then a tiny kitchen, then 6 more rooms, then a reception and so forth. With the expansion my Wife got a management team to assist with the current running of the Lodge.My Wife is now 73 years old and retired but our lives at the Lodge with our one son, Alan, who manages the Game farm and is a commercial helicopter pilot and instructor has been absolutely fantastic. The Lodge has turned into more than we ever imagined it could be.Like the phoenix rising from ash, June has erected a Lodge which beauty, safety and tranquillity is almost legendary.
Every bird, bunny, flower, tree – every springbok, zebra is treasured.Our insistence on healthy life styles is clearly evident with our “in house” running / walking club over 5 km.
Spectacular sunsets are displayed over the Lodges Western Drakensberg horizon.
Mankind’s shocking lifestyle and our callous disregard for Gods nature, sadden her tremendously and have motivated the Grey Goose to provide a small paradise and refuge for the weary at heart.
Thank you for being a part of our journey.
– Dr Brian Wilson
Owner
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