Khaya Ndlovu Manor House

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. 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.

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.

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.