Phabeni, is situated at Kruger Park Lodge, a beautiful all thatched roof resort only 15 minutes from the world renowned Kruger National Park. A magnificent base for a wonderful safari experience, or just a place to get away and relax. The house overlooks the 5th tee of a challenging 9-hole (18 tee) Gary Player designed golf course complete with grazing impala and troops of monkeys as well as resident hippos and crocodiles which can be watched at the hippo hollow two minutes away. Imagine warm relaxing evenings and golden sunsets on your 60 square meters of teak deck!
The house has a fully fitted granite kitchen with all modern appliances and very comfortable sitting and dining area. The bedrooms, two doubles and one twin, all have en-suite fitted bathrooms with bath and power shower. The master bedroom in the eaves leads through French doors to a private balcony. A thatched double carport affords parking for two vehicles and the huge deck incorporates a brick-built braai and large work surface with seating for eight. A daily maid service is included in the booking.
The house is four and a half hours drive through the beautiful Drakensburg Mountains from Johannesburg, or from Nelspruit Mpumulanga which is only 40 minutes drive to the house. A full range of car hire is available at both airports or transfers can be arranged through Kruger Park Lodge.
The house is perfectly located for Kruger National Park, the nearest gate, Phabeni, being only ten minutes drive away. There are endless sightseeing opportunities within an hours drive; God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon, Pilgrims Rest and the Cheetah Sanctuary to name but a few. The white beaches and warm waters of Mozambique's Indian Ocean coast are only 90 minutes away. An array of sporting activities are available on-site with swimming pools and tennis courts and children's play areas. Further activities outside the estate can be arranged. There is an excellent on-site restaurant and bar serving main meals and snacks as well as superb restaurants in the area.
The world-renowned Kruger National Park at over 350 Kilometres from North to South and nearly 2 million hectares in area, is a true haven for wildlife and one of the great natural sanctuaries of the world. Drive yourself and view the "Big Five" from the comfort of your own car or join an organised safari in an open top Land Rover with trained rangers and trackers leaving from the gates morning and evening. The luxurious private reserves of Sabi Sabi, Londolozi and many more are only a 40 minute drive away and offer amazing morning and evening safaris tracking off-road to give the closest encounters possible.