Komatipoort/Kruger NP, Eastern Lowveld, Mpumalanga

"Whilst there are a lot of exciting things to do in the area, the ultimate goal of Orchards Farm Cottages is to give guests a relaxing and tranquil break away from the city lights! We do not entertain guests, but offer a comfortable base from which you can explore the Kruger Park and surrounds."

Orchards Farm cottages are situated in a litchi and mango orchard on the banks of the Komati River just off the N4 en route to the Mozambique Lebombo border post. While the atmosphere is rustic, the town of Komatipoort and the Lebombo border post are only a 5 minute drive away, and a 10 minute drive to the Crocodile Bridge gate of the Kruger National Park. The raised deck overlooks the swimming pool and the river, and the grassed riverfront is a beautiful spot for viewing the abundant bird life, hippos and crocodiles, and to relax in a tranquil environment.

Orchards Farm Cottages is personally managed by Linda and Doug Renecle who will do everything possible to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay.

Orchards Farm has five cottages which are all thatched with up-market furnishings, en suite bathrooms with shower, toilet and basin, and are fully equipped for guests wishing to self cater. The cottages are equipped with: DSTV Hotel Suite, stove, fridges, microwave ovens, cutlery, crockery, bed linen, towels, toiletries, tea/sugar/coffee.  The lounge area offers TV, overhead fans, a guest library, board games and air-conditioning. The units also have a covered patio, private barbeque facilities and covered parking. The units are serviced daily. Each of the cottages has a generator installed to ensure a full backup power supply to avoid "load-shedding" blues!

Guests who do not wish to self-cater can enjoy breakfast in the cozy guest lounge and dining room off the main deck at very reasonable prices.

There are a number of activities available in and around Komatipoort:
• Play golf at the new Komatipoort Golf Club - a unique course on the riverbanks of both the Komati and Crocodile River, with views onto the Kruger National Park.
• Visit The Old Motor Haven - a unique antique motor vehicle museum.
• Brand new FICUS 4X4 course for off-road enthusiasts.
• Day trips to Swaziland, Mozambique and the Kruger National Park.
• Fishing from our raised deck at the riverfront, bird-watching (over 100 species).
• Visit Mini Art Gallery for exquisite wood carvings and various local artists’ work.
• Visit the Matsamo Cultural Village at Jeppes Reef.
• Guided tours to through the TSB sugar mill at Malelane.
• Visit the Samora Machel memorial.
• Micro-light, light aircraft or Safari night /day game-viewing with professional guides.

Our 2008 rates are:
Single - R 310
Sharing - R 265
Children 3 - 12 y. - R 155
Breakfast - R 45 - R 65
Picnic lunches - R 65