The landscape, characterised by breathtaking scenery and featuring some of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, offers exceptional bird-watching, game viewing and fishing opportunities. In fact, Mpumalanga is a haven for nature lovers providing special experiences of rare and unique species such as the blue swallows and wild horse community outside Kaapsehoop, as well as Verloren Valei Nature Reserve where all three endangered cranes can be found.

Also known as the gateway to the Kruger National Park, the province’s idyllic villages and small towns offer a range of top-class accommodation options for memorable, relaxing stays.

Each corner of Mpumalanga has a tale to tell of hunters, pioneers, soldiers and fortune seekers. As legends and mysteries unfold, discover the joys and losses of the many inhabitants of this region – from prehistoric man and indigenous tribes to warring Boer fighters, gold-seeking miners and industrious foresters.

Fruit and farming have also played a pivotal role in the province’s growth and development, and quality produce from the fertile Crocodile Valley can be purchased at many roadside stalls, including various subtropical fruits, citrus, avocado products and nuts.

Experience a journey into the true heartland of South Africa, explore its history, culture, natural wonders and lose yourself in its warm hospitality.

Further north along the R532 road, the turnoff to the Three Rondawels viewpoint is 4.6 km from the Lowveld View turnoff (41 km from Graskop) and the parking area another 2.8 km further.

Located just a short distance from the town of White River in Mpumalanga, this lovely country guest house focuses on creating a feeling of warmth and homeliness. With Oliver in the kitchen and Tanja running the lodge you know that you are going to be well looked after and that your stay here will be an experience you won’t forget.

Close to the Kruger National Park, the lodge offers you the chance to visit the world’s largest nature reserve in search of the largest mammal, predator and some of the most beautiful species of plant, bird and animal life on the planet.
Alternatively you can explore the Panorama Route, which offers breathtaking scenery such as God’s Window, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, numerous waterfalls and the old mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest.

For those of you who would rather spend your time being pampered, why not indulge in one of the treatments on offer at Oliver’s Wellness Spa? Complementing Oliver’s luxurious dining and lodging, Oliver’s Wellness & Beauty Clinic offers massage, facials, treatments and grooming by professional therapists using the best products available.Alternatively you could laze the day away by the cool blue swimming pool, taking in the fresh air and glorious views.

All the facilities of the White River Country Club can be enjoyed by guests. These include: golf, tennis, squash. Golf lessons can be arranged with the pro at the club.

Dining

Lodging includes a full English breakfast prepared by the chef.
In the evenings you can choose dinner off the a la carte menu. It is specially designed and prepared by owner/chef Oliver.

Alternatively you can a enjoy fun-dining experience with Fondue Chinoise and Swiss Raclette in the privacy and irresistible romantic ambience of our well stocked Wine Cellar. Your meal includes a Starter, the Raclette and Fondue and a Dessert. We are able to comfortably seat up to 12 people in the Cellar.

Accommodation

Our rooms are beautifully decorated with a combination of Afro Chic and Austrian finesse. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, private veranda or balcony and they are equipped with DSTV, telephone, mini bar, air-conditioning, heater, coffee & tea facilities, hairdryer and bathrobes.
The Luxury Rooms and Executive Suites have a mini hi-fi system with DVD and speakers in the bathroom, as well as a fireplace.  There is a separate lounge and outside shower.

Weddings

We cater for weddings of up to 100 people, and guarantee to make this a special and memorable celebration for you and your guests.

The area is as historically rich as it is naturally beautiful, and Chestnut Country Lodge is the ideal place to begin your exploration. Situated in the farming district of Kiepersol, just 10 km from the town of Hazyview, there is plenty to see and do for everyone. Whether you are looking for an adventure holiday or a reminder of how magnificent nature is, this is the place to start.

The lodge itself is set on 50 ha of untouched indigenous bush land. It is home to a huge variety of bird species, which can be viewed from the comfort of the pool deck, surrounding the large sparkling swimming pool. From here the views across the valley are unparalleled.

For the more active guests there are walks within the property to Leopard Rock, a view point that looks over the Sabie Valley towards Hazyview. There is a comfortable bar for our guests to relax in and wind down after a day’s adventuring.

Dining

Chestnut Country Lodge offers a delicious continental breakfast, as well as a full English breakfast for all guests.

In the evenings we offer a 3 course table d’hote meal, prepared with only the best local produce, including game meats and fish.

Should guests wish to dine out, we can recommend several local, excellent restaurants within a 10 kms radius of the Lodge.

Providing there is availability, we will welcome outside dining guests to enjoy our warm and friendly hospitality.

Accommodation

At Chestnut Country Lodge we can accommodate up to 26 guests.

There are 8 elegantly decorated double or twin rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.

There are also 4 luxury suites, all spaciously laid out, with lounge area, en-suite bathroom and separate baths and showers.

Each suite has been decorated with the maximum of style and comfort in mind.

The Chestnut Suite, ideal for honeymooners or those on romantic getaway, has its own privately enclosed patio and outside shower. We can arrange a romantic breakfast or intimate candlelit dinner, by prior arrangement.

All rooms and suites have tea and coffee making facilities, over head fans, heaters and hair dryers.

Weddings

The lodge is perfect for small, intimate weddings, and we can arrange everything, from minister to photographer.  We have a wonderful outdoor boma, ideal for the ceremony and then the magnificent pool deck over looking the valley for an out of this world reception.

The perfect place to come and escape the day to day hassles and stresses of life, Cybele provides everything you could possibly need to unwind and get back to nature.

Nestled on a 300 acre property there is plenty to do without ever leaving: breathtaking walks through the forest, along the river and to the magnificent waterfalls; horse riding through wonderful forest and native bush land; year round swimming in the heated pool; or take in the bright and beautiful plants and animals in their natural environment while you sit on the wide veranda that surrounds the main lodge.

The main house is furnished with antiques, original art work and exquisite fabrics and finishings, making it homely, comfortable and welcoming.
There is also a gym, with state of the art equipment and a health spa that offers the best in therapeutic treatments, and is staffed by highly qualified and professional staff.

For those of you looking for adventure slightly further afield, Cybele is the ideal place to base yourself. Whether you are wanting to visit the world famous Kruger National Park, or any of the other amazing attractions Mpumalanga has to offer, such as God’s Window, Blyde River Canyon, Sabie Sands Private Game Reserve or the old mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest, Cybele is the perfect place from which to explore.

Dining

Only the best ingredients are used in the kitchens at Cybele Lodge, and all preparation is overseen by internationally accredited chefs.

The lodge offers a full buffet breakfast, followed by a full traditional English breakfast.

There is a Table d’Hote menu available for both lunch and dinner that is made up of a range of choices to suite all palates. Lunch is served either under the trees, in the dining room or in your own room. Dinner is served in the dining room.

Accommodation

At Cybele Lodge we believe in excellence and the highest quality of service so that you have the best experience possible. In order to achieve this we limit the number of guests to 28. This means that as our guest, you receive the attention you deserve.

The accommodation comprises of cottages, luxury cottages, suites and forest suites. Each room has been lovingly decorated, and no attention to detail has been spared.

Facilities in all the cottages and suites include: en-suite bathroom, mini bar, fireplace, TV and DVD, DSTV, heated towel rails, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and heating.

This area boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in South Africa: God’s Window, the Blyde River Canyon and the Gold Rush town of Pilgrim’s Rest. Just 10 km away is the Phabeni Gate, an entrance to the world famous Kruger National Park.

Our guest house is located 2 km from the town centre, allowing you easy access to the local restaurants and shops. Perfectly situated, Dreamfields offers the best of  both worlds – being in Hazyview you get the to experience what the town has to offer, but given the town’s location you are perfectly positioned to explore the local area, which offers a range of awe-inspiring experiences of nature, as well as a plethora of adventure and extreme activities.

The large house, with its thatched roof and African chic décor make you feel right at home, and create the perfect environment for your stay here. We pride ourselves in excellence of service and knowledge of the local area. We are an English/German couple with both travel industry experience and training as a field guide, and a thorough understanding of what our discerned guests need and want from getaway experience.

Dining

The guest house operates as a bed and breakfast only.
Breakfast is made up of a feast of local fare from the local farmers’ stalls, as well as a hot breakfast that is prepared freshly for you. It is served on the outside patio under the warm African sun.

Accommodation

There are 5 charmingly decorated rooms that each open on to a small veranda, and each has an en-suite bathroom.
Each room has air conditioning, a ceiling fan, complimentary tea and coffee facilities, fine linen and a hair dryer.

Casa do Sol, in Hazyview Mpumalanga, is located within the 500 ha Illanga Nature Reserve.

Flying under the Relais Hotels umbrella, this hotel and resort offers the ultimate in luxury and excellence. A stay here will be one you will never forget. With a huge variety of indigenous trees and bush, as well as a variety of non-predatory game, guests can explore the marked trails in a natural environment, and in safety.

This is also the ideal location from which to explore Mpumalanga, whether you are looking for a safari in the Kruger National Park, a day trip to God’s Window, the Blyde River Canyon or Pilgrim’s Rest, Casa do Sol is the perfect point of departure.

Casa do Sol offers our guests excellent hiking trails, as well as a range of activities around the dam that include bass fishing, bird watching, rowing and boating. There is also a variety of adventure activities to choose from. There are also 5 golf courses in the area, as well as flood lit tennis courts and two swimming pools, surrounded by award winning tropical gardens, that will have you feeling like you are in paradise.

Dining

The restaurant, Cozinha Velha is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and as an alternative dining venue O ‘ Estabulo is an excellent restaurant and can be used for private functions. There is the Chiquitas bar and two designated braai areas, one being a traditional South African “boma”.

Accommodation

The hotel has 54 rooms/suites all suitable for double occupancy, with en-suite bathrooms.

The Casa Grande is the main suite. This has a large sitting room that opens out on to a patio where there is a private pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. The upper level of the suite is home the master bedroom with en-suite his and hers bathrooms.

There are a further 25 suites, all with entrance halls, luxurious sitting rooms and private patios over looking the magnificent valley below.

There are 11 Villas, each with a private garden or terrace.

There are 17 Casas, each leading out in to the wonderfully tended gardens.

Spa

The Spa dé Solé offers a range of treatments from manicures and pedicures to massages and facials, and is staffed by highly experienced and professional therapists.

Set amongst lush indigenous subtropical gardens Hippo Hollow is the perfect place to begin your African adventure. Just 10 minutes from the Kruger National Park, and less than an hour from the Panorama route, which includes such wonders as God’s Window and Blyde River Canyon; this is the perfect place to get away from it all.

The hotel provides the perfect place to relax and wallow in the very African atmosphere, as you lie by either of the two swimming pools, or wander round the gardens taking in the rich variety of birdlife and watching the hippos graze on our green lawns as the sun sets over the magnificent Lowveld.

Dining

Breakfast is included.
There is an a la carte restaurant, filled with delicious dishes made from fresh local ingredients. There is also and excellent selection of fine South African wines to accompany your meal.

Accommodation

There are 37 semi self catering chalets, all decorated stylishly yet simply, enhancing the African experience. There are 26 hotel rooms or 28 deluxe rooms, all overlooking either the wonderfully managed gardens or the mighty Sabie River.

Hippo Hollow also has a large conference centre with full banqueting facilities on offer.

Idle & Wild is on a working macadamia farm in the lush subtropical Sabie River Valley with the Sabie River bordering the property. It is an ideal getaway, whether you are looking for things to see and do, or whether you just want to sit back, relax and take in the wonders of nature that are on view in this Mpumalanga hideaway.

Adventure along the quad bike trails, go for peaceful walks, sit on the river’s edge and take in the plethora of bird life or enjoy the peace and tranquillity in the garden by the pool. Perfectly located, Idle & Wild is also an ideal base to explore some of Mpumalanga’s most famous attractions, including the Kruger National Park, God’s Window, Blyde River Canyon, Pilgrim’s Rest and a variety of waterfalls.

Dining

You can enjoy a full English breakfast on the veranda, or a continental breakfast can be put in your fridge to be enjoyed at your leisure
Alternatively, should you wish to make an early start to the Kruger National Park, a packed breakfast will be provided.

Accommodation

Each Rondavel is privately located in the sub-tropical garden.

2 of the rondavels have two ¾ beds, bathroom en suite, kitchenette & private verandah with braai facility.

The Honeymoon Rondavels each has a queen size bed, bathroom en suite, private spa-bath, kitchenette, air-conditioning, verandah and one unit has a fireplace.

Our cottage is ideal to accommodate four people.  There are 2 separate bedrooms, both with bathroom en suite. There is a lounge with a fireplace and fully equipped kitchen that opens onto a patio with private braai (BBQ) area overlooking the valley, from where you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets and mountain views.

Two suites adjoin the main house. Each has a private entrance from the garden, lounge area with TV, bathroom en suite, air-conditioning, a Kitchenette and private courtyard with braai facility. The Sunbird Room has a small room with a bunk bed, toilet and basin, and an outside shower.

Located in the Hazyview area, Kruger Park Lodge is the perfect place from which to discover Mpumalanga – a short drive from the Kruger National Park’s Phabeni Gate, a day trip away from such wonders as God’s Window, Blyde River Canyon, and the historic towns of Pilgrim’s rest, Graskop, Sabie and White River.

The resort has been designed around the natural Lowveld vegetation and is home to a plethora of bird life. Sit back relax and take in the sights, sounds and smells of Mother Africa at her finest. Alternatively you can explore one of the many nature walks available.

There is a 9 hole 18 tee golf course designed by Gary Player, as well as 3 swimming pools and a 9 hole putt putt course.

Accommodation

All the accommodation is self catering.
The rooms range from riverside lodges to 2, 3 and 4 bedroom cottages. Each is stylishly and comfortably equipped with fully fitted kitchen, open plan living dining area and en-suite bathrooms. Privacy and comfort are of the highest priority, and each unit is either by the river, amidst the indigenous woodland or by the golf course.