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Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

Big Five Bush Manor Overlooking the Drakensberg

A relaxed, colonial-style manor set on a kopje inside the Rietspruit Big Five Reserve, Khaya Ndlovu pairs wide bush views with friendly, home-from-home hospitality. Guests come for open-vehicle game drives, guided walks, sundowners on the deck, and star-lit dinners around the boma. Families are well catered for with dedicated suites and a welcoming team, while couples enjoy spa treatments and tranquil pool time facing the waterhole.

Khaya Ndlovu Manor House is set within a small private game reserve, offering sweeping views of the Transvaal Drakensberg and spectacular sunsets. Wonderful staff and very good cuisine enhance the relaxed, intimate atmosphere of this well-positioned lodge.

- Mary-Anne Finlay - Tour Guide Since 2006 (THETA Registration No: GP 2432)

Price Per Person Sharing From:

USD 358 - 473

Suite with a net-draped canopy bed, timber coffee table, and red rug.

Highlights & What to Expect

Inside the Rietspruit Big Five Game Reserve near Hoedspruit.
Deck and rim-flow pool overlooking a busy waterhole.
Open-vehicle game drives and optional guided bush walks.
On-site dinners on the terrace or under the stars at the boma.
Honeymoon, family and garden suites; child-friendly hosting.
Serene spa treatments available on site.
Far-reaching views of the Northern Drakensberg.
Easy access to Blyde River Canyon and Greater Kruger sights.

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Overview of Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

Set within the well-protected 5,500-hectare Rietspruit Big Five Reserve, the manor occupies an elevated position with sweeping views across acacia-dotted plains to the Northern Drakensberg.

Location & Setting

Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport lies a short road transfer away, with regular links from Johannesburg and Cape Town. The setting balances seclusion with convenience: guests can head out for game drives in the reserve, explore the Blyde River Canyon on day trips, or spend unhurried hours watching wildlife gather at the waterhole below the deck and rim-flow pool.

Rooms

Accommodation spans a mix of suites, including a romantic Leadwood Honeymoon Suite and spacious family options such as the Acacia and Garden Family Suites. Configurations vary from interleading bedrooms sharing a bathroom to larger two-bedroom units with lounges and verandas. Common in-room amenities include air-conditioning, mosquito nets, safes, tea-and-coffee stations and quality linens, with décor that complements the manor’s classic style. While third-party listings differ on exact unit counts, on-page details reference twelve rooms; confirm your preferred layout and bedding when booking.

Facilities

Shared spaces are designed for relaxed social time and unbroken views: lounges and dining areas open to a broad deck for al fresco meals, and the boma hosts atmospheric dinners around an open fire. The pool terrace faces the waterhole for easy wildlife watching between activities. A small spa menu offers massages and other treatments, and the bar and dining team serve seasonal, locally inspired fare. Guided drives and walks are the headline experiences, with sightseeing to Blyde River Canyon and Hoedspruit’s surrounds easily arranged.

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