Forest Creek Lodge & Spa

Tucked in a gorge of the Steenkampsburg Mountains on the edge of the Drakensberg, in the Mpumalanga escarpment near Dullstroom / Mashishing. Set inside a private, malaria-free nature reserve with rugged mountain views and easy access to local sights like Lydenburg.

Choose from six individually decorated guestrooms (five doubles and a family suite) plus four self-catering units and a Forest Cottage. Rooms feature private patios, in-room fireplaces, Select Comfort beds with premium bedding, minibars/refrigerators, satellite TV and DVD players, and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads. Cozy log-fire lounges and mountain vistas set a relaxed, rustic-luxe vibe.

Forest Spa offers massages and facials; hiking trails follow a stream under a leafy canopy; there’s a big fireplace in the lodge lounge, picnic and barbecue areas, and self-catering options. Family-friendly and pet-friendly — pets of all sizes are welcome — with secure, on-site parking and a true mountain escape feel.

Wi‑Fi available, luggage storage, laundry services, coffee/tea in a common area, 24-hour reception and free self-parking — practical touches for working stays or longer visits.

On-site restaurant serves meals and good wine by the log fireplace; bar/lounge for evening drinks and limited room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are offered daily (typically 7:30–10:00) for an added fee.