Barberton, Eastern Lowveld, Mpumalanga

The Barberton Mountain Lodge / "Die Berghuisie" tucks itself away amongst the giant Saddleback mountains, south-west of Barberton. It sleeps 4 people, featuring 2 rooms (1 double bed & 2 single beds). It is self-catering with a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace in the lounge, braai area & deck overlooking the Barberton valley. It also has a private warm water rock pool & an outside shower. Ideal for nature lovers, geologists, bird watchers, mountain bikers, hikers & paragliders!

Barberton is seen as the Mecca of adventure sport. Conditions are perfect for paragliding and micro light flying. Endless mountain trails exist for 4x4 vehicles, horse riding, mountain bikes, quad bikes and hiking. Other popular activities include golf, gold panning, jogging, bird watching, scenic drives, hunting, underground mining tours, etc. For the adventure-seeker, the newly established 18 000 hectare Barberton Mountainlands Nature and Game Reserve is on your doorstep, a mere 6 km away.

With all these next door neighbours it would be inevitable to make this African experience a natural way of living. Indeed, TV Bulpin, the famous South African author and travel journalist, described the routes around Barberton as “some of the most scenic in Africa". Midweek (1-2 persons)R660 per night Midweek (2-4 persons) R880 per night Weekends/holidays (1-4 persons) R880 per night