Thandimvelo Mountain Retreat

Destination

Lydenburg

Priding itself on its privacy, Thandimvelo Mountain Retreat is the ideal venue for small informal conferences, team-building, group weekend breaks and family get-togethers. The Retreat takes minimum 8 people and maximum 16 people. This wonderful, peaceful and exclusive mountain retreat is situated in the Steenkamps Mountains near Lydenburg, overlooking the Kwena Dam. It is here that you can simply sit around, relax and discover yourself again, amongst shady trees or around the campfire at night, while the stars give their million dollar show for free. 5 Tastefully decorated chalets, each with a small verandah, command spectacular views of the mountains and valley. Chalet configuration consists of: 4 rooms with king bed and one single bed 1 room with king bed plus one double bed Communal ablutions consist of 2 separate bathrooms each with a shower, toilet and 2 wash basins. All linen, bath and hand towels, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and toilet tissues are provided. The retreat is serviced by a fully equipped gas operated kitchen. A cozy covered lapa with built-in braai and bar area provides a wonderful social atmosphere. An outdoor boma with central braai is a must for late night star-gazing. A third magical braai area is situated under the trees. A generator power electric lights at night. All cleaning materials are provided in the kitchen and daily cleaning services are provided. Important note: The last 4km to Thandimvelo Mountain Retreat is only suitable for high clearance vehicles. Please arrange to leave your vehicle in the secure parking at the farmhouse if required, and we will be happy to transport you up to the Retreat.

Thandimvelo Mountain Retreat Amenities

Surroundings: Mountains, countryside, views, cattle and crop farm Leisure facilities: Bird watching, horse riding, hiking trails, farm leisure, very private Business & Conferencing: Conference and teambuilding venue for 12 to 16 people with kitchen facilities General Facilities: Family friendly, Laundry Service (can be arranged on request), fireplace, no pets allowed, safe parking, gas oven, gas geysers, gas fridge/freezer, generated lights In all Rooms: No smoking, full bed linen, bath and hand towels, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel supplied and toilet tissues supplied

Directions To Thandimvelo Mountain Retreat

GPS Co-ordinates: Turn-off from R36 on to gravel road towards Thandimvelo Z25 21.515 E30 21.089 Thandimvelo Gate: S25 19.995 E30 19.552 Thandimvelo Mountain Retreat: S25 18.873 E30 18.402 DIRECTIONS FROM PRETORIA Get onto the N4 and drive east for 217kms. At the N4 split, after Machadodoprt toll plaza, keep left onto the R539 After 15.5 kms, turn left onto R36, after passing the Bambi Lodge on the right. Drive 18 kms then turn left, Rustenburg turnoff (Rustenburg sign is brown in colour) Drive approximately 3.5 kms to entrance gate to Thandimvelo on left. White entrance walls with Falcons on each side, continue 300m on durt road to reception. DIRECTIONS FROM DULLSTROOM If coming through Dullstroom go straight through on the LYDENBURG ROAD. At T-Junction (left goes to Lydenburg, right goes to Machadadorp), turn right to MACHADADORP +- 26kms theres a RUSTENBURG sign on left hand side, turn right onto gravel road, +- 1km RUSTENBURG SIGN left hand side, turn left, +- 3.5 kms on left hand side THANDIMVELO MOUNTAIN RETREAT/FOREST CREEK SIGN, White entrance walls with Falcons on each side, continue 300m on durt road to reception. DIRECTIONS FROM NELSPRUIT Take the N4 out of Nelspruit past Halls Store. Travel for 22 kms and turn right onto the SCHOEMANSKLOOF bypass. Travel on this road till you see the Bambi Lodge and LYDENBURG sign on your left, turn right onto the R36 to LYDENBURG. Continue for about 18 kms, RUSTENBURG sign on left hand side, turn left (Kwena Dam and a very distinguishing koppie is visible on the right hand side of the road). Follow this gravel road for +- 3.5 kms, on left hand side THANDIMVELO MOUNTAIN RETREAT/FOREST CREEK SIGN, White entrance walls with Falcons on each side, continue 300m on durt road to reception.

Area Attractions

4 x 4 Trails Quad biking trails Horse Riding Hot-air Ballooning Fishing at Kwena Dam (6km) Dullstroom (58km) Lydenburg Museum (32km) Bourke’s Luck Potholes (75km) Pilgrim’s Rest (85km) Kaapsehoop (80km) Nelspruit (100km) Blyde River Canyon (140km) God’s Window (150km) Kruger National Park (130km)

General Policies & Disclaimers

R120.00 admin fee will be charged for all cancellations 25% of total cost if cancelled 3 weeks prior to arrival 50% of total cost if cancelled 2 weeks prior to arrival 100% of total cost if cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival