FOREST CREEK LODGE & SPA

Forest Creek Lodge & Spa near Dullstroom in Mpumalanga, is an exclusive private lodge, situated in a Private Nature Reserve in the Steenkampsberg Mountains.  

 

The lodge is approximately 60 kilometers from Dullstroom and a mere 130 kilometers to the Kruger National Park.  

 

Relax and re-connect with nature at Forest Creek Lodge & Spa in beautiful appointed luxury suites or one of the self-catering accommodation options available.  

 

For the nature lovers there are hiking trails along the stream under the canopy of trees or treat yourself to a relaxation in the Forest Spa. 

 

Forest Creek Lodge is a haven for honeymooners and guests will be inspired by the romance of this beautiful exclusive, private lodge.

 

Come and enjoy exclusive accommodation, good food and wine, or just enjoy the tranquillity of the bush and go home feeling indulged.

 

 

Forest Creek Lodge has a selection of accommodation and presents luxury lodge suites or the self-catering options.  Lodge Suites are not adjoined to the main lodge, requiring a short walk to the communal lodge areas.

 

Included in the lodge suite rates is a 4-course dinner and breakfast.  Self-catering guests are welcome to book meals at the lodge, along with any of the activities available.

 

 

Built in rock hewn from the surrounding hills, a magnificent lodge-under-thatch has been constructed with views of the gorge and the surrounding cliffs and mountain. Enjoy nights in the luxury suites with crisp white pure cotton linen, electric blankets, heaters, percale cotton duvets & DSTV. For guests that are allergic to down feathers, fibre duvets and pillows can be supplied.

 

 

Set in a secluded spot in the bush away from the main lodge and is totally private. This suite has a queen sized 4-poster bed, private veranda, outdoor stone shower and a ball & claw bath tub set in the bay window looking into the bush. 

 

 

Set in a secluded spot in the bush away from the main lodge and is totally private. This suite has a queen sized 4-poster bed, private veranda, outdoor stone shower, ball and claw bath tub set in the bay window looking into the bush. 

 

 

A romantic suite with a queen size bed, big corner bath with shower, fan, electric blanket, heater and DSTV.  This room can be converted to accommodate 2 children, with the addition of bunk beds in the lounge area. 

 

 

This spacious suite presents a fireplace, king sized extra length bed, his and her outdoor stone showers, veranda, a huge bath tub for two with romantic candles. 

 

 

This suite has a queen size bed, en-suite bathroom, big corner bath with shower and outdoor stone shower with views of our mountains. 

 

 

Self-catering cottages comprise of a fully equipped kitchen with a gas braai on the deck and a built in braai for outdoor cooking, fans, electric blankets, heaters, percale cotton duvets and linen. If you are allergic to down feathers, fibre duvets and pillows can be supplied.  The units are serviced daily. 

 

Self-catering guests are welcome to book any meals and activities at the lodge. 

 

 

This self-catering cottage has stunning views of the Mountains. It comprises a fully equipped kitchen with gas braai on the deck and a built in braai for outdoor cooking, queen sized bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a huge deck for outdoor entertainment. 

 

 

This cosy rustic wooden cottage is totally private, situated half a kilometer away from the main lodge area, next to the indigenous forest and near a stream with stunning views of the mountains. The cottage has a fireplace in the lounge/dining room and is fully equipped with a large outside braai area.

 

The cottage comprises one queen bedroom en-suite (bath and toilet, with the shower over the bath), another small bedroom with bunk beds and a double sleeper couch in the lounge.

This cottage is perfect for couples with children or a romantic getaway as the bathroom is open-plan romantic style. 

 

 

The Bee Eater unit is the ultimate in luxury and out-door living.  The unit is fully equipped with a Braai, Fridge, Microwave oven, gas 2 plate stove, fireplace & DSTV.  The room has a King sized extra length bed, his and her outdoor stone shower, huge bath tub for two with romantic candles, veranda and a private garden. 

 

 

This self-catering unit has two bedrooms; one bedroom with a queen sized bed en-suite bathroom, the second bedroom with a King sized bed, or can be converted to 2 x single beds. Additional beds can be arranged for children. The unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a gas braai and Webber braai for outdoor cooking.

 

 

 

Forest Creek caters for small intimate weddings, accommodating up to 14 guests.  Weddings take place outside under the Gazebo. All the food and beverages, accommodation, and decor for the function are facilitated.

 

 

Dine on a four-course d'hôte dinner served in a candle-light dining room.  Forest Creek offers a choice of five-breakfast menus and a small menu for lunch. Weather permitting, meals can be prepared on the braai and for those who wish to hike, lunch packs are available. Special dietary requirements can be catered for per arrangement. Weather permitting, guests could enjoy meals and drinks outside on the veranda overlooking the valley.

 

 

Indulge in the little Forest Spa with a full range of products.

 

 

• Bush Bath - Set in a secluded spot, enjoy a 'Bath' in the bush, with lots of bubbles
• Forest Spa - Indulge yourself in our private Spa overlooking the gorge
• Gazebo romantic private dinner - A private candle light dinner under the gazebo. Many a proposal of marriage has been accepted in this lovely setting
• Hiker’s picnic - A picnic packed in a rucksack, get ready to hike to the waterfall
• Lazy picnic - A picnic set out for you in a private spot, with champagne, a good one for the romantic at heart
• Horse riding - 4km down the hill, book a ride in the scenic valley

• Quad biking
• Scenic Flights (Small Aircraft)
• Jet Skiing
• Bird of Prey centre
• Clay pigeon shooting
• Archery

• Sudwala Caves
• God's Window
• Burke's Luck Potholes
• Blyde River Canyon
• Echo Caves
• Dullstroom
• Sabie
• Lydenburg

 

Forest Creek Lodge is approximately 60 kilometers from Dullstroom and a mere 130 kilometers from the Kruger National Park.  

 

Situated on the R36 near the Kwena Dam, but as the crow flies Dullstroom is the closest town. Do not take the Belfast / Dullstroom turn off, please proceed to the Machododorp Toll Plaza, 2kms after the Plaza turn left onto the R36 Schoemanskloof Bypass Road. 

 

Please note that the last 4kms of dirt road require a high clearance vehicle, however, management can collect you at the bottom of the hill and leave your vehicle in a safe place. Transfer costs per trip costs R75 per vehicle.

 

There is a private Airstrip 8 km from the farm and transfers from the Airstrip to Forest Creek Lodge could be arranged. 

 

S 25 18 639, E 30 17 937