Set in the magnificent Maluti Mountains of the Eastern Free State Highlands is Maluti Lodge. Here, overlooking the quaint village of Clarens, guests experience the rare pleasure of the true country quality and hospitality, well known to this secluded enclave of the Malutis.

Your hosts, Archar and Janice Brownlee and their well trained staff, believe in service excellence with a personal touch - and guests very soon feel at home in the cosy and friendly atmosphere of this unique mountain retreat.

The Maluti Mountain Lodge offers accommodation in 10 standard rooms, 6 luxury rooms, 4 thatched rondawels and 4 luxury suites for families - all en suite. The honeymoon suite is a really special place for that all important and romantic night.

All the rooms have M-net, tea and coffee making facilities, with heaters and electric blankets for the cold winter months. Balconies on each of the rooms provide the opportunity to relax at sundown in the summer months. Most of the rooms have breath taking views of the mountains - and the Lodge gardens are the perfect place for the children to explore and play in. The swimming pool and lapa offer a wonderful setting for braais and family reason, are most welcome.

The Clarens farmers grow some of the country's finest fresh produce - and the herb garden on the premises allows the chefs to prepare magnificent robust country fare which has become legendary in the area. In the winter months, venison, warthog, guineafowl, wild duck and pheasant make an exciting addition to the menu.

The two restaurants at the lodge, the Duck & Hound and the Highland Grill, offer quests a choice of dinning venues, children's are catered for with a special childrens menu. There is a pub lunch menu available in both restaurants for lighter meals. Sundowners in the Duck & Hound courtyard and on the balcony overlooking the Maluti Mountains are a must for everyone.