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 tranquillity 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.

Rates:

Min of 4 guests
Min of 2 nights required over weekends
Min of 3 or 4 nights required over long weekend depending on the long weekend.

Kruger House:

• R3400.00 pn – 1 – 4 guests
• R850.00 pp.pn – additional guests

Num-Num Lodge:

• R2200.00 per night – 1 – 4 guests.

Admin Fee:

• R55.00 – once off per reservation.

Kruger House Lodge

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

Num-Num Lodge

Sleeps 4

Two en-suite rooms where the beds can be made up as either 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed.

It has, like Kruger lodge, the most delightful mattesses and linen.

White fae and shower towels.

There is a well-equipped open-plan kitchen with a 5-plate  gas stove, an electric over, indoor braai, and dining room.

Above the open-plan kitchen area is a large, lazy loft / playroom area with its own bathroom.

Extra mattresses can, for example, be placed here for children, or it can be used as a yoga floor or whatever.

This would, for instance, be a lovely living area for rainy weather or ever for “long stay” guests.