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‘Self Catering’ Category

The Nkwe Pleasure Resort is situated near Pretoria, a riverside resort that offers stands for caravans, motor homes and tents, as well as self catering accommodation in fully equipped log cabins and a luxury chalet. A shaded picnic spot for day visitors near a waterfall and natural rock pool is the ideal place for private functions, and family and group get togethers.

The park has shady, grassed sites for caravans, motor homes and tents, and a thatched lapa with spit and braai facilities, clean ablution blocks and a tuck shop.

 Nkwe Pleasure Resort Caravan Park facilities:

• Shady, grassed sites all with electricity.
• Clean ablution blocks.
• On-site tuck shop.
• Fully equipped caravans can also be booked in advance.
• Discount for pensioners and caravan club rallies.
• Thatched lapa with both spit and braai facilities, overlooking large natural rock pool and waterfall, suitable for private functions.

Nkwe Pleasure Resort Contact Details:

Phone: 012 811 5231

Fax: 086 599 3414

Mobile: Marie – 083 309 6516

Office Hours: 08h00 to 17h00

Website: www.nkwepark.co.za

Physical Address:
Nkwe Pleasure Resort
near Pretoria
Gauteng

Postal Address:
Nkwe Pleasure Resort
PO Box 11093
Tiegerpoort
Pretoria 0056
Gauteng

Hippo Pools is an affordable Guest House in the historical mining town of Kaapsehoop, Mpumalanga, that offers 8 fully furnished flats which accommodates  from 1 to 8 people. The Guest House offers Self Catering, Bed and Self Service Breakfast or Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, and a fully equipped kitchen for functions. Hippo Pools Guest House offers baby sitting facilities, as well as a nurse aide to assist with the disabled or elderly guests.

The Kaapsehoop area is home to the endangered Blue Swallows, and activities in and around town include hiking trails, escarpment views and waterfalls, quad biking, horse riding, restaurants and craft shops.

Hippo Pools Guest House facilities:

• Sleeps 31 Guests.
• Self Catering, Bed & Self Service Breakfast or Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• Backpackers and Group Bookings welcome.
• Catering for parties and special functions.
• Dinner and packed lunches provided if required.
• Small gym, pool table.
• Laundry facilities available.
• Nurse Aide available for baby sitting, assisting the disabled and elderly.
• No Pets Permitted.

Hippo Pools Guest House Contact Details:

Tel: 013 734 4588

Website: www.safarinow.com/go/HippoPools

Physical Address:
Hippo Pools Guest House
602 Watkins St,
Kaapschehoop,
Mpumalanga
South Africa

The Two Creeks Hiking Trail is a moderate to difficult hike that starts and ends at Barretts Coaches, and is a 2 nights, 3 days hiking route through ravines, pine tree plantations, indigenous forest, rocky ledges, and passed the Starvation Creek Falls.

The Barretts Coaches comprises two train coaches with electricity, 50 bunk beds, 3 toilets, 2 showers, and a braai area with firewood provided – bring your own cooking and eating utensils.

The Two Creeks Hiking Trail:

• Starts at Barretts Coaches, ends in a circular route.
• Hiking Trail Route – Day 1, Barretts Coaches to Wattles Hut, 15.3km; Day 2, Wattles to Kaapschehoop, 13.8km; Day 3, Kaapschehoop to Barretts Coaches, 9.8km.
• Distance – 39km over 3 days.
• Duration: 2 nights/3 days.
• Rating: Moderate to difficult.
• Permit: R105 per per night – Please Call Komatie Eco Tourism to make a Booking on 013 754 2724.
• Features: indigenous forest, waterfalls, pine plantations.
• Each Hiker need: sunglasses, costume and towel, good walking shoes, sleeping bag, warm jacket, own food, insect repellent, refreshments, at least 1 litre of water, sunblock, camera, binoculars.

The Two Creeks Hiking Trail Contact Details:

Tel: 013 754 2724 (Permit)

Physical Address:
The Two Creeks Hiking Trail
near the Berlin plantation offices
Kaapsehoop
Mpumalanga

Travel Adventures Botswana specialises in pre-booked safaris, providing fully equipped 4×4′s for tailor made self drive safaris and the chance to explore Botswana and it’s treasures. the Okavango Delta, Xai Xai and Drotskies Caverns, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, and many more exciting places.

Travel Adventures Botswana offers tailor-made self drive safaris, pre-booked packages, affordable adventure safaris, camping safaris, lodge safaris.

Travel Adventures Botswana facilities:

• Fleet of 4×4 vehicles – Land Cruiser station wagons and Toyota Hilux Double Cabs.
• Vehicles fully equipped – roof tent, Engel fridge/freezer, roller drawers, water tank, long range fuel tank, all necessary kitchen and camping equipment. Satellite phone – for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and your exact location is always at your fingertips.
• Individual tailor-made self drive safaris with a combination a camping, lodge and camping or lodge to lodge safari.

Travel Adventures Botswana Contact Details:

Contact Person: Lezanne

Tel: 00267 6861 211

Email: traveladventuresbotswana@gmail.com

Website: www.traveladventuresbotswana.com

Postal Address:
Travel Adventures Botswana
Private Bag 234
Maun
Botswana

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails is located on the Drakensberg escarpment, on a 17,000 hectare private concession on the Berlin forestry plantation of Komatiland, about 7km from Kaapsehoop town in Mpumalanga. Scenic horse riding trails winding through grasslands and pine forests, are enjoyed by beginners and experienced riders alike.

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails offers scenic horse riding trails, supervised educational programmes for kids, lead reign pony rides for small children, as well as self-catering accommodation, a coffee shop, and a venue for small functions. Bookings essential.

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails facilities:

• Horse Riding – various rides for beginners and experienced riders, and supervised lead reign pony rides in and around the stables for kids up to 6 years.
• Well-trained cross-bred horses; English or Western type saddles.
• Educational Programme – supervised, fun 5-day pony camps for kids (8 to 15 years), to learn about horses, nature, caving, hiking.
• Self-catering, farm style accommodation, barbeque facilities.
• Coffee Shop – refreshments and meals.
• Venue for small weddings and other small functions, .
• Bookings essential.

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails Contact Details:

Contact Person: Christo (Enquiries)

Tel: +27 82 774 5826

Bookings: +27 76 108 0081 (Mariska)

Email: info@horsebacktrails.co.za

Website: www.horsebacktrails.co.za

Physical Address:
Kaapsehoop Horse Trails
near Kaapsehoop Town
Mpumalanga
South Africa

Postal Address:
Kaapsehoop Horse Trails
PO Box 14017
Nelspruit
1200