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CRYSTAL SPRINGS MOUNTAIN LODGE
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESORT IS VERY POPULAR. FOR PEAK PERIODS OF THE YEAR (SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, LONG WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS) BOOKINGS MUST GENERALLY BE MADE AT LEAST 4 TO 6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE - OFTEN UP TO 10 MONTHS OVER EASTER ETC.
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Crystal
Springs Mountain Lodge (only three and a half hours' drive from
Johannesburg and Pretoria) - a picturesque resort situated on 5 000
hectares of pristine countryside. Beautiful gardens combine with
exquisite natural scenery to create a haven incorporating spectacular
cliffs and gorges, pine and indigenous forests, sweeping views,
murmuring streams, plunging waterfalls and cool, blue pools. Bird life
is plentiful and wild animals such as zebra, wildebeest, giraffe,
antelope, jackal and leopard populate the nature reserve.
opportunity
to
pan
for gold. Further afield lie the tranquil forestry towns of
Sabie and Graskop, surrounded by tall pine trees and plunging
waterfalls such as MacMac, Lone Creek or Bridal Veil Falls. Not far
from Graskop is the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, affording
magnificent views into the Lowveld, and the interesting rock formations
of the Bourke's Luck Portholes. One hours' drive from Crystal Springs
is the world-famous Kruger National Park - home to the Big Five and
other Southern African game species, not to mention a host of bird life.
164
facebrick-and-thatch lodges offer comfortable self-catering
accommodation. Private wooden decks and enormous picture windows, frame
views across steep gorges and rolling hills. Lodges sleep 2,4,6 or 8
people each and are semi-detached. Each unit is attractively furnished,
with facilities including a television (M-Net and limited DSTV), an
outdoor electric braai (barbecue) and a fireplace in the lounge.
Bathrooms are equipped with towels and some complimentary toiletries.
Kitchens are fully equipped with a fridge, cutlery, stove, microwave
oven, crockery, glassware, pots and pans, kettle, toaster. The eight
sleeper lodges also have a washing machine and tumble drier. lodges are
serviced once daily.
choice of
double or twin rooms. Each room is en-suite with bath or bath and
shower, and is equipped with a television (M-Net and limited DSTV),
fireplace, telephone and tea/coffee service. A kitchenette is situated
behind folding doors and comprises a compact two plate stove, sink, bar
fridge, microwave and a selection of cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots
and pans, kettle and toaster. Wide verandas are equipped with outdoor
furniture and a panoramic view of undulating hills. Communal braai
facilities are available.