Oxwagon Lodge

About Oxwagon Lodge

Oxwagon Lodge is an exceptionally distinct, historic specialty resort dramatically positioned high on the slopes of the Witwatersberg mountain range along the R511 at Saartjiesnek, Hartbeespoort Dam. Functioning as a living museum and unique eco-retreat, this themed destination offers travelers the rare opportunity to spend the night inside fully restored, original 19th-century ox wagons paired with modern comforts like electricity and thatched roof protection. Beyond the novelty of the wagons, the resort features a cheap and cheerful backpackers inn housed within a converted double-decker bus, a small nature museum, an outdoor amphitheater, and a scenic lapa restaurant. Guests consistently award high praise to the incredible 180-degree sunset panoramas over the dam and the signature free champagne breakfast. However, you should note that the accommodation leans entirely toward a rustic, compact bushveld experience so using the provided mosquito nets is highly recommended. It serves as a highly sought-after, affordable hideaway and wedding venue located just under an hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria.