Highgrove House Hazyview & Paul Kruger Park Gate

Set in the heart of Mpumalanga and awarded Best Small Luxury Hotel in South Africa for three consecutive years, the Highgrove House combines distinctive accommodation with gourmet cuisine in a hideaway pastoral setting, a mere 4 hours from Johannesburg.

Perfect as a romantic weekend retreat or base to explore the game reserves and spectacular scenery of the area. The original old Farmstead has been masterfully crafted into an elegant country lodge, with the addition of eight spacious suites, each lavishly furnished. Their private sitting rooms have open log fires warmth and ambience on crisp winter evenings. The Orchard Suites boast private saunas and swimming pools in secluded gardens perfumed by nature's ambrosial scents.

There is a wonderful atmosphere of congeniality, created by the warm greeting of friendly staff who combine attentive service with friendliness and care. Sumptuous gourmet dishes, fine wines and impeccable service in the candlelit restaurant have earned Highgrove House a place in the top 10 restaurants in South Africa. Each meal is memorable, as specialities of the house are exquisitely created and served with South Africa's finest wines.

Old world charm and courtesy are the order of the day in this exquisite country home. Enjoy hikes through the forest, marvelling at the abundant birdlife. Horseriding and golf are nearby. The Big Five are a mere 25 minute drive away in the Kruger National Park.