Our motto: Hike more, worry less…
About
Area: Machadodorp, Mpumalanga. (On the High Five Hiking Trails farm)
As the name suggest, this lodge is a renovation of an old actual outpost used by President Paul Kruger who stayed here for a while before and during the Anglo Boer war.
Since then it fell into different hands, among others his son, then it was abandoned for many years after which wood cutters then occupied it.
The original old Oregon wood floor still carries the testimony hereof in silent expression.
The previous owner then rescued and restored it and brought it back to life by adding some living spaces and functionality.
When the current owners took over a few years ago, another rescue and restore program was launched and today this old lady stands proud again! A mixture of old world charm and modern amenities make this wonderful stay for the modern travel seeking silence in history filled surroundings.
Sit and enjoy the beautiful tranquility of the bush and the sounds of nightlife. The indoor fireplace makes for many enjoyable evenings.
Activities:
- Various hikes to choose from.
- Bird watching
- Sundowners
- Catch and release fly fishing, bring your own fishing rods.
Accommodation:
Kitchen: (There is no oven)
- Eskom power
- Fully equipped with cutlery, crockery, pots and pans
- Fridge/Freezer
- Microwave
- Stove
- Dining room, lounge, enclosed veranda room with indoor fireplace
- No oven
Bedrooms/All en-suite. (Sleep 12 in total)
Bedding and towels provided.
4 x En-suite rooms sleep 8 guests in total
- 1 Bedroom downstairs– Sleep 2. Can be a double bed or 2 single beds
- 1 Bedroom downstairs – Sleep 2. Double bed
- 2 Bedrooms upstairs – Sleep 2 each. Single beds
2 x Wing rooms
The old stables were converted into two beautiful old feel rooms and named after two South African race horses of yesteryear.
Yatagan Room
Twin en-suite
Jamaican Music Room
Double en-suite
Gallery:
Price Available On Request
Contact 082 663 6168 or 064 523 1807
Email info@ecotrail.co.za
Disclaimer
All information adapted with permission of owner