Holiday Stays

The Kingfisher Lodge

Lodge Waterval Boven · Mpumalanga

About

Mountain accommodation retreat located 2½ hours from Johannesburg/Pretoria, offering chalets, stables, and camping with fly fishing, birding, and waterfall activities.

Accommodation

Ten fully equipped self-catering chalets feature kitchens, fireplaces, and verandas. Six converted stables offer private bathrooms and meals included. Fifteen campsites provide private bathrooms and electricity. Accommodations range from 2 to 11 sleepers with scenic valley, mountain, and forest views.

Facilities

On-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Licensed bar and solar-heated swimming pool. Shop stocks fishing flies, picnic supplies, and essentials. Fishing tackle available for rent. Fire-pits, children's play area, conference centre, and picnic baskets on request.

Location & Surroundings

Located 2½ hours from Johannesburg/Pretoria, 250km from Gauteng towns, and 95km from Mbombela/Nelspruit. Near Machadodorp on R36 Schoemanskloof Road. Sudwala Caves situated just over 1 hour's drive away. Waterval Onder museum and nearby Kruger National Park accessible.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

DDD Chalet

The chalet is Wheelchair accessible and offers views overlooking the trout dams and pine plantations. Fenced for Pets with outside Firepit.

Queen x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,350

Mayfly Chalet

The chalet has views over the valley and Sappi plantations. The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a spa bath and shower; Bunkbeds are not suited for adul

King x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R1,350

Hackle on Pond

The unit has a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave, a stove, crockery, and cutlery. The unit also features a fireplace and a private patio with braai facilities. bedding, towels are provided.

King x 1
From
R1,350

Fledermaus

En-suite bathroom is fitted with a Victorian bath with views over the valley. The unit has a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave, a 2 Plate stove, crockery, and cutlery. Outside shower, this unit w

Queen x 1
From
R1,350

Partridge

Lovely views of the valley below and the endangered Bald Ibis colonies The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed.

Queen x 1
From
R1,050

Poachers

Overlooking the dams as well as the pine forest and views of the grounds. Bunkbeds in the lounge not suited for Adults or Children over 13. Fenced for Pets, with outside Firepit

Queen x 1 Bunk x 1
From
R1,350

Walkers Killer

Views over the valley below, pine forest and the endangered Bald Ibis in the area. 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Unit. Indoor braai room.

Queen x 2 Single x 1
From
R2,450

Twilight

The chalet has views over the valley and Sappi plantations. This unit is situated at the start of the walk to the waterfall, Fenced for Pets and outside Firepit.

King x 1 Queen x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R2,550

Loves Lure

Tucked away among the famous Stone Circles, this private and secluded unit is the perfect peaceful retreat. Escape the hustle and enjoy nature, tranquillity, and complete relaxation. Gas Oven & Stove

Queen x 1
From
R1,050

Royal Coachman

Royal Coachman will be comfortable for a bunch of friends or a large family. it will sleep a total of 10 Guests ie 6 adults and 4 Children. Fenced for Pets

King x 3 Single x 4 Bunk x 3
From
R2,650

BackPacker 1

Simplistic, Farm Chic!!! This room consists of a Double Bed, Coffee Station.

Double x 1
From
R1,450

BackPacker 2

Simplistic, Farm Chic!!! This room consists of a Double Bed, Coffee Station.

Single x 2
From
R1,450

BackPacker 3

Simplistic, Farm Chic!!! This room consists of a Double Bed, Coffee Station.

Double x 1
From
R1,450

BackPacker 4

Simplistic, Farm Chic!!! This room consists of a Double Bed, Coffee Station.

Single x 2
From
R1,450

BackPacker 5

Simplistic, Farm Chic!!! This room consists of a Double Bed, Coffee Station.

Double x 1
From
R1,450

BackPacker 6

Simplistic, Farm Chic!!! This room consists of a Double Bed, Coffee Station.

Single x 2
From
R1,450

Campsite 7

Each with their own private bathroom including a shower, toilet and basin with own braai & Gas Geysers 1 Main dwelling per stand ie Caravan or Camper with 2nd tent or 2 Tents

From
R595

Campsite 8

Each with their own private bathroom including a shower, toilet and basin with own braai & Gas Geysers 1 Main dwelling per stand ie Caravan or Camper with 2nd tent or 2 Tents

From
R595

Campsite 9

Each with their own private bathroom including a shower, toilet and basin with own braai & Gas Geysers 1 Main dwelling per stand ie Caravan or Camper with 2nd tent or 2 Tents

From
R595

Campsite 10

Each with their own private bathroom including a shower, toilet and basin with own braai & Gas Geysers 1 Main dwelling per stand ie Caravan or Camper with 2nd tent or 2 Tents

From
R595

Campsite 11

Each with their own private bathroom including a shower, toilet and basin with own braai & Gas Geysers 1 Main dwelling per stand ie Caravan or Camper with 2nd tent or 2 Tents

From
R595

Campsite 12

Each with their own private bathroom including a shower, toilet and basin with own braai & Gas Geysers 1 Main dwelling per stand ie Caravan or Camper with 2nd tent or 2 Tents

From
R595

Location

Address

Farm Waterval, R36 Schoemanskloof Road, Machadodorp, Mpumalanga

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Directions

Located on Farm Waterval on the R36 Schoemanskloof Road, near Machadodorp. Approximately 2½ hours from Johannesburg/Pretoria and 95km from Mbombela/Nelspruit. Access road is 5km from R36 Schoemanskloof.

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Features

Mountain And Valley Setting On The Mpumalanga Escarpment Pine Forest Surroundings Three Waterfalls On The Swartkoppies River With 100m Main Drop Endangered Southern Bald Ibis Breeding Colony Habitat 180+ Bird Species With 148 Identified Working Farm With Access To Hundreds Of Kilometres Of Sappi Forest Trails Historic Area With Boer War Sites And Ancient Stone Circles Wildlife Including Kudu, Buck, Jackal, Mongoose, Baboons, Monkeys, And Zebra Multiple Dams Including Dedicated Wild Dam

Activities

Hiking Swimming Bird Watching Horse Riding Mountain Biking Rock Climbing Zip Lining Picnicking Photography Paragliding Fly-fishing Trout Fishing Archery Hang Gliding

Amenities

Braai Facilities Restaurant Conference Facilities Hiking Trails Lapa Licensed Bar Solar-heated Swimming Pool Pool Bar Fishing Dams On-site Shop Children's Play Area Fire Pits Waterfall

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