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Light aircraft to Pafuri Airstrip, then ~30–45 min open-vehicle transfer to the lodge, private charters welcome, self-drive from Johannesburg ~6–7 hrs via N1 and R525 to Pafuri Gate or via Punda Maria gate when coming from Hoedspruit side.
River View Spaces draw the broadest sweep over the Luvuvhu and constant elephant traffic - especially room 11, the Honeymoon Space (room 12) crowns the ridge with wraparound views, while Bush View or Treetop Spaces sit a little closer to the lounge for the easiest walks between pool and dinner.
Contemporary South African with bush breakfasts on the riverbank, grill-and-salad lunches on the deck, and candlelit dinners under a star-washed sky; house pours spotlight Kay & Monty wines, with favourites like slow-braised venison, pan-seared linefish and a still-warm milk-tart finish when the chef’s in the mood.
Neutral layers for cool winter dawns and warm afternoons, a light windproof for open vehicles, soft-soled shoes for timber walkways, a headlamp for starry walks back to your space, and a dry bag for cameras when river mists roll in.
Ask for a fever-tree-forest brunch after a long morning along Lanner Gorge, pair dinners with Kay & Monty wines from Rare Earth’s own Plettenberg estate, and time one sunset at Crook’s Corner where South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique meet.
Operates in partnership with the Makuleke community under a revenue-share model that funds protection of riparian forests, pans and wetlands; stays also support local employment and guiding trainees from surrounding villages.
