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Old Joe's Kaia

Guesthouse Schoemanskloof · Mpumalanga

About

Plant-based food and events venue offering accommodation near Nelspruit, serving as a stop en route to Kruger National Park, Mozambique, and Swaziland.

Accommodation

Individually designed rooms in artistic setting across 4 traditional rondavels with thatch roofs and 4 semi-detached kaia rooms. Rondavels feature queen-size and triple-bedded options; kaia rooms offer twin or queen-size beds. All rooms include en suite bathrooms, private balconies, cotton bedding, and ceiling fans. No TVs in rooms.

Facilities

Swimming pool in peaceful garden setting, air-conditioned conference room, bar with TV, library, The Olive Room. Labyrinth for meditation, walking trails with marked trees, and The Seedling plant-based kitchen. Bird watching, river walks, and guided ruin walks available.

Location & Surroundings

Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga, 55km from Nelspruit, 75km from White River, 102km from Kruger National Park gates. Three hours from Johannesburg, serving as a base for exploring Kruger National Park, Mozambique, and Swaziland.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00

Rooms

Rondavel (Triple)

A traditional round 'hut' with a grass thatch roof. 3 beds. Bathroom en-suite with tub&shower. Balcony overlooking main reception area. PLEASE NOTE: All meals need to be booked 24 hours prior to arr

Twin x 2 Single x 1
From
R1,175

Family Unit (self-catering)

A convenient Self-Catering or B&B unit with a compact kitchenette on the balcony overlooking the garden. It consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms, tub and shower. PLEASE NOTE: All me

Queen x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,675

Kaia (Triple)

Semi-detached private unit under big trees with a private balcony overlooking the garden towards the swimming pool. Bathroom en-suite with tub & shower. PLEASE NOTE: All meals need to be booked 24 h

Queen x 1 Single x 1
From
R1,175

Rondavel (Double)

A traditional round 'hut' with a grass thatch roof. Extra-length queen bed. Bathroom en-suite with tub&shower. Private outside seating area. PLEASE NOTE: All meals need to be booked 24 hours prior t

Queen x 1
From
R999

Kaia Twin

A cosy and quaint room with a private feel in the jungle. Full bathroom en suite (separate bath and shower). Outside patio with seating area. PLEASE NOTE: All meals need to be booked 24 hours prior

Single x 2
From
R999

Location

Address

Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga

Get Directions → Schoemanskloof Guide →
Sleeps 18

Directions

Located 55km from Nelspruit, 75km from White River, and approximately 102km from Kruger National Park's Malelane and Numbi gates. 250km from OR Tambo International Airport. Note: Schoemanskloof is not on the R539.

Full directions →

Activities

Swimming Bird Watching Tree Spotting Music Evenings Cooking Workshops Labyrinth Walking Ruin Walks

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Bar Garden

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