MPUMALANGA
2 Night Stay for TWO Including Breakfast daily in Mpumalanga.
DEAL FOR TWO:
R7,580 for 2 people for 2 nights
R11,370 for 2 people for 3 nights
R15,160 for 2 people for 4 nights
ROOMS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
Luxury Safari Tent
R1,500 Deposit may be paid to secure this deal for a 2-night stay. Valid for travel from 6 January 2024 - 3 March 2025. Stay may be extended.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Accommodation for all guests
Breakfast Daily
Coffee & Tea Facilities
Complimentary WIFI
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
Flights/ Transportation
Lunch
Dinner
ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATION
This property is a private nature conservancy straddling the Lowveld escarpment in the highest reaches of the Schoemanskloof valley, Mpumalanga. The property's boundaries are its natural features - its rivers, cliffs and ravines, its dense vegetation and the surrounding nature reserves.
The Luxury Tent offered on this package is located on a high river bank, offering a view of the imposing cliff on one side and of the escarpment landscape on the other. Its unique location, being the furthest tent downstream, ensures added privacy. The river bank with steps leading down to the stream is not fenced off, which unfortunately makes this tent unsuitable for small children. All tents are self-catering.
The extraordinary beauty of the accommodation’s cliffs and of the escarpment ensured the property’s inclusion on the Register of Natural Heritage Sites, for having “highly significant natural features and objects, and to be essential to the preservation of South Africa’s natural diversity.”
Experience living inside the heart of nature, on the bank of a pristine cold mountain stream in virgin riverine forest, dwarfed by the vertical cliffs above. Enjoy all-round magnificent views of the surrounding cliffs, hear the variety of bird calls echoing off the cliffs above the cobbling of the stream, and marvel at the beauty of the nature surrounding you from the privacy and comfort of your forested luxury tent deck.
There are five private elevated deck tents, each situated at a unique position along the stream and having a unique view of the awe-inspiring cliffs. The identically-furnished tents are designed to provide stylish self-catered living with modern amenities and comforts, inside nature. The deck tents each sleep two adult persons, with a spacious lounge, dining and kitchen area, a bedroom and open plan bathroom with bath, basin, shower and closed toilet.
A camping cot or camping bed can additionally be provided in the tents for children. With large balconies on either side and with the tent flaps up, your living area extends to the whole deck. From the comfort, convenience and privacy of your deck you will experience and truly feel part of the stunning nature around you, day and night. The elegant décor in the lounge is complimented by a modern, well-equipped self-catering kitchen and cooking area, providing the ideal setting for you to cook up and enjoy something special at this unique venue.
The bedroom comes with an extra-length king size bed (with electric blanket and mosquito net), desk and reading light. Heaters, a safe and a hairdryer are standard in every tent. The deck tents are functional, yet stylish, and very spacious. The tents are fresh and airy, being naturally ventilated and electrically heated (no aircon). Remember to pack warm clothes, especially in cooler months when the Highveld air slips down the escarpment.
There is a restaurant located on the property, surrounded by magnificent cliffs and pristine forests. Join the buzz for a cappuccino and a chat, or lounge on the deck by the pool whilst your meal is prepared. There will always be a friendly face and some new friends to welcome you to the restaurant.
A variety of delicious and locally sourced meals are offered, all prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is committed to using sustainable and ethical practices in their kitchen, and source ingredients from local farmers and suppliers wherever possible.
Head out for breakfast on the restaurant deck or order lunch and dinner a la carte. Book your spot in advance as only the necessary stock is carried to minimise food waste. Picnic Baskets, and set up, are allso offered as well as Breakfast Baskets to be delivered to your tent. Booking in advance for these items is essential.
Kindly note that the restaurant is not licensed and does not sell alcohol on the premises. You are, however, welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages to the restaurant deck. No corkage fee will be charged.
ACTIVITIES
Scarp Face Drives
Join us daily for a nature drive in a specialised Polaris vehicle up a ravine to the plateau on the escarpment above. We follow the scarp face in different directions and along various routes to the next plateau, offering spectacular views of the opposite cliffs, a waterfall and the densely forested valley below.
In addition to showing you the lodge’s exquisite, pristine nature, we pass by an old Anglo-Boer War fort, a Boer house being reclaimed by nature, a British lookout outpost and a small dam where kudu and bushbuck usually converge for a drink - where we do likewise! R300 per person, max 4 people per trip.
Picnics
Book a relaxing picnic under the surrounding river Bushwillow and White-Stinkwood trees along with great eats and treats. We will set up the picnic area and put together a delicious picnic basket for you and your partner. Read that book you have been dying to finish or just soak up all of the pristine sounds that nature has to offer. Be sure to book your luxury picnic basket well in advance through our website. R350 per couple.
Horse Riding
By prior arrangement a half day outride can be facilitated off site. For novice to experienced riders, anyone is welcome. The trek is through lush vegetation with wildlife sightings along the way. A memorable experience indeed!
Cost: R800 per person for a half day excursion. Max weight of 95kg per person.
Mountain Biking
The property offers various routes and paths for MTB through the forest, along streams, up ravines, along the scarp face and on the plateaus. Be sure to bring your bike along!
Swimming
One of the highlights at the property is that you can swim in the river right in front of your tent, as long as you can brave the cold. The Nest also has two private pools and there is a communal pool at the restaurant area open to everyone.
LOCATION
Buffelskloof Nature Reserve is 3.8 km away
Makobulaan Nature Reserve is 18 km away
Wild about Whisky is 40 km away
Sabie Brewing Co is 41 km away
Laeveld Mac's Mc Club House is 49 km away
Nelspruit Airport is 45 km away
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 61 km away
MPUMALANGA 2PAX
Children of all ages are welcome.
The advertised luxury tent is not suitable for children due to its location. Kindly inform us, should you be traveling with children and we will quote you on a different luxury tent.
Children under 12 years of age can be accommodated on a stretcher at R350 per night.