We offer a variety of self-catering units each with a unique view with fully equipped kitchens, ideal for the single travellers as well as the large family.
All units are open plan ,except the Hippo that has 2 separate bedrooms with in-suite bathrooms in the unit. All the units have braai facilities as well as its own patio/lapa. WE OFFER WEDDING VENUE AND CONFERENCE SPACE. We are looking forward to your stay with us. Piet Retief is about 20km away where restaurants, 2 shopping malls, street vendors await you.
NB: YOU NO LONGER NEED A 4X4 TO GET TO US, THE ROAD IS NOW IN GOOD CONDITION GOING UNDER RECONSTRUCTION. -The perfect place to be if you love nature and quietness.
-Backpackers
-Wedding venue
-A get away place for grade 12 classes farewell.
-We provide caravan camping spaces.
-A perfect quiet environment suitable for hosting chase clubs.
-Are you a fan of fishing? No worry, bring your fishing rod to our small onsite dam and enjoy (Bass and Tilapia fish) You might also like to visit The Giant’s Footprint, (Goliath’s Footprint), which is about 70km (1h20min drive) from Emahlatini Guest House, (A 4x4 is recommended to reach the site since its off-road)
Passports packed? We do day tours to Eswatini. With Eswatini (Swaziland border) just a km down the road, why not have a day trip or spend a night there. It can take around 30minutes from the guest house to getting through the border. A R100 road fee is payable via a card.
*The border gate is open from 8am-6pm. A few suggestions are but plenty more to explore. Swazi Candles Centre in Malkerns, the centre is not just about candles; it also hosts various other crafts outlets, a bustling market and a café, which serves some lovely food (The Daddy breakfast is huge). It’s a great place to explore local art, enjoy some delicious food, and pick up unique souvenirs. Ngwenya Glass in Ngwenya. The shop boasts our vast range of tableware and African animals, from classical to quicky wineglasses, large centre pieces and one-off pieces made in our onsite glass blowing factory. Their glass crafted animal range covers the big five: Elephants, Leopards, Rhinos, Lions and Buffalo. We can also take you to Sebebe Rock (arguably the world’s largest exposed granite dome exposed about three billion years ago), and nearby there are water sports, slides and zip-line.
Malandela’s Farmhouse Restaurant, Country Pub & Guest House is also a place you don’t want to miss out. It provides an authentic farm-house menu in a beautiful setting with a delightfully relaxing pub that offers draught beer with indoor and outdoor seating for one of the country’s finest sunset views. The place also hosts as one of the country’s best selections of local craft, design, lifestyle, food and gift boutique shops, offering a wide range of shopping experiences. It also hosts House on Fire and MTN Bushfire Festival, lauded as one of the most eclectic entertainment venues in the world which captivates and inspires visitors as they explore the enchanting spaces of the theatre and sculpture grounds.
NEED A BETTER ROAD TO ST LUCIA, KOSI BAY, SODWANA BAY & MOZAMBIQUE? No worries at all, just visit Emahlatini Guest house and get the best route advice for your journey to St Lucia or Kosi Bay. -Avoid the busy and dangerous N2 freeway and travel from the N4 to Carolina. -Travel from Carolina straight to Amsterdam. -From Amsterdam straight to Emahlatini Guest House, Just a kilometre away from the Sicunusa/Emahlatini Border Post down to Lavumisa/Golela Border then straight to N2 where you can have a nice, smooth drive and easy route to N2 going to Jozini or straight down with N2 to St Lucia and Sodwana Bay or Northern Natal saving up to 2hours of your travelling/ driving time from the busy and dangerous N2 freeway (too many trucks and bad road).
In Room Facilities:
All our units are self-catering, with fully equipped kitchens, microwave, fridge, induction plate, crockery and cutlery. Good quality mattresses and bedding, private patio/lapa with barbeque facilities, coffee/tea stations, sitting area and bathroom in each unit.
Emahlathini farm is 18 km out of Piet Retief, one kilometre from the Swaziland border in the countryside. It’s tranquil and peaceful environment makes it the ideal stop-over for the tired rep on the run, or just a quick overnight stay on your way to your favourite vacation destination. The farm offers a short-cut if heading towards the busy N2. Because we are so well situated you can even spend a few days and do some sight-seeing. A DAY TRIP to Swaziland is a must.
Nearby Attractions: 1) Swaziland: We are 500m from the border so a day visit to the candle and glass-factory is a must. 2) Natal Spa: Mineral baths +/- 60km from the farm. 3) Rhino watching: Guided tour and game drive +/- 100km from Piet Retief. Be sure to spot the rhino and other animals. 4) Wakkerstroom: +/- 80km from Piet Retief! Bird watching paradise.
- hiking
- quad biking,
- 1 km from Swazi border near to candle factory, glass factory and Royal Swazi Sun
- ideal for break-away week-end or aven just stop over to the coast!
- reps and families welcome
Open plan Family room with queen size plus 3/4 bed and an extra bed can also be requested ,with fully equiped kitchen bath room with shower ,with private patio and braai facilities.
From Ermelo side: - When entering Piet Retief, you will find SASOL and KFC on your left. - Just past KFC turn left into Theo Mocke Street - +/- 2 km The road becomes a gravel road - Drive on this road for exactly 19 km - You will come to a T JUNCTION [this is now a tar road] - Turn right @T junction and find us 2km further on the LEFT From Pongola/ Vryheid side: - Pass straight through town - Last street before leaving town is Theo Mocke street. - KFC and SASOL will be in front of you - You turn right in Theo Mocke street - +/- 2 km km The road becomes a gravel road - Drive on this road for exactly 19 km - You will come to a T JUNCTION [this is now a tar road] - Turn right @T junction and find us 2km further on the LEFT
Children welcome
