Nelspruit is the capital of Mpumalanga situated in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River and has been called the gateway to Mpumalanga and the Kruger National Park. With its sub-tropical climate, abundant sunshine, lush covered hills and valleys it forms the ideal base from which to explore Mpumalanga. Nelspruit is the trading Centre for the surrounding fruit growing area of Mpumalanga. The Lowveld botanical gardens is 3 Km from the guesthouse boasts a rare collection of plant species and the first man-made rain forest which attracts the majority of Nelspruit’s visitors. Nearby Sudwala caves, a dinosaur park and cultural center will expose your senses to the most primitive of Africa’s history. A short distance away from Nelspruit is the gold mining town of Kaapsehoop where the mist filled evenings and herds of wild horses grazing in the town will transport you into memories of the past. Beautiful walking trails is available with Pubs to enjoy the area. The mountains in and around Nelspruit provide much in the way of camping and hiking trails with varying levels of intensity. The Nelspruit Nature Reserve offers several walks through the reserve, lasting from one to six hours. The Green Heritage Hiking Trail offers a pleasant, relaxing way to enjoy the indigenous vegetation, a wide diversity of birds and small antelope. Take a walk along the Nelspruit Historical Walking Trail. Stretching from the Promenade Centre to the Civic Centre, the one-hour historical route brings interesting facets of Nelspruit’s past to life. Features include a restored ox-wagon in the library gardens. The area offer special bicycle trails on and off road for the beginners or serious cyclers.
IniBos: The biggest art festival in South Africa. 900 meters from Main Festival Ground. Walking distance. International and provincial rugby and soccer in Mbombela stadium. 6Km from the stadium. Park and ride 1Km. Sasol Off Road Race: A yearly leg of the Sasol Off Road Race in Nelspruit. Jock Bicycle race: 3 Stage Road Cycle Race: The toughest road cycle race in South Africa. 5 Km from starting point. Jock of the Bushveld Golf Tournament. 5Km from golf course. South African netball championship. Sudwala Caves. 15 Km from Guesthouse. Kaapsehoop: famous for the last wild horses of South Africa that roam the town freely. 20Km from Guesthouse. The yearly Kaapsehoop marathon end in Nelspruit. This is a qualifying race for many marathon runners. Long Tom Pass: named after the cannon, which the Boers used to try and dislodge the British from Lydenburg in the battle between the Boers and the British in the Anglo-Boer War (1899 -1902) in the Lydenburg area. Lydenburg heads. Pilgrim’s rest: named by a digger who had found gold there. Blyde River Canyon: The scenic beauty of the Blyde River Canyon, the world’s 3rd largest gorge, is awe-inspiringly magnificent!. God’s Window: it is a must!! A viewpoint at an altitude of 1,829m/6,000ft extending northward over the Blyde river canyon, eastward over the lowveld 1,000m/3,300ft below, and the Kruger National Park to the Mozambique border, and Westward over forest-covered mountain.
On the top floor and has a king size bed with 2 more bed options, A private lounge divide room 9 and 10. A semi-private well placed bathroom makes it a perfect room to share with your family. It overlooks the pool.
The bright orange painted walls with the soft brown interior create a balanced feeling of all day sunshine. King size bed and 1 more bed options. (See Website for bed options) Semi open-plan bathroom is surrounded with shoulder-height walls and a door.
This is the Executive/Honeymoon Suite, classy furnishings with for special people. Spoil your loved one with this room. Open plan bathroom with bath and shower. Leather furniture puts you a cut above the rest.
Budget Room. Excellent value for money. Smaller than the rest. Earthy brown and classy decorations. Private varanda, Big sunny windows with view over the pool.
Entrance to this room from an outside veranda area. The room is fitted with a 3/4 Bed, coffee bar, dressing Table / desk with fridge. A big flat screen TV as all the other rooms. The light grey paint and tiles on the wall compliment the wild horse theme.
Room 23 is a new room added Jan 2024. A budget room but still fully equipped. Exit close to the pool where you can relax. Smoking is permitted in this area.
Room has a queen size bed. Bathroom consists of an open plan shower, concrete basin and toilet. The bathroom is surrounded with shoulder height walls to give you enough privacy when needed.
Room 3: Large room walk out on veranda. Separate shower and toilet facility. Large room offer opportunity to share with friends or a child.
Room 4 is a bright room rounded of with light yellow interior. The room walk directly outside with a smoking area. Decorated to perfection with the swimming pool and braai facility around the corner. Private bathroom make it easy to share.
This bright white modern room is an excellent room for a quick stay over. It has a King size bed and the semi open plan bathroom is cleverly situated to have a view over the pool area. Change to 2 / 3 x Single beds on request.
Bali decorated room has a queen size bed. When you close the door behind you, you can imagine yourself in an exotic country. The private lounge area and bathroom look out over the swimming pool. Semi open-plan bathroom.
This is situated on the ground floor with a king size bed and option to add 2 beds. Light wood-finish cupboards give you the Lowveld-nature feeling. The private bathroom makes it possible to share with friends, family or colleagues. View over pool.
White and Bright. Private entrance from outside. This is the wheelchair friendly room but anybody can use it. The big open bathroom is semi private. A 1.8 meter wall divides the room from the bathroom. Less is more in this spacious room.
Room 9 is on the top floor and has a king size bed with 2 more bed options, A semi-private well placed bathroom makes it a perfect room to share with your family. It overlooks the pool. A private lounge divide room 9 and 10.
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
If cancelling 60 days before arrival, forfeit 0% of the deposit.
From Johannesburg/Pretoria to Mbombela/Nelspruit direction Maputo. Enter in with Samora Marchell Street. Turn right into Kaapsehoop road at the robot (Before Sun 1 hotel) Turn left at the traffic circle into Koraalboom Street. Turn left at the Second Street into Boekenhout Street Find a Public Playground on your right-hand side. Guest House is just after the park on the left .
Children welcome.
