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Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort: A Hidden Gem outside Pilgrim’s Rest

Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort, near Pilgrim’s Rest, Mpumalanga, is an extraordinary escape from everyday life. The resort is situated on a private Nature Reserve, surrounded by a lush rainforest and offers a one-of-a-kind experience that combines nature, adventure, and relaxation.

Whether you are seeking a romantic weekend away or a family vacation filled with adventure, Mount Sheba has something to offer including breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and waterfalls.

When you stay at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort, you can expect top notch facilities, warm hospitality, service excellence, affordability and lots of fond memories.

Accommodation at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort

There are five accommodation options at Mount Sheba including a Family Suite, King Suite, Executive Suite as well as a 4-Sleeper Cottage and a 6-Sleeper Cottage. You will find each room designed with comfort in mind.

All options are spacious and well-appointed, with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms and other amenities as well as stunning views of the surrounding forest.

Make an online booking HERE.

Facilities and Activities

The Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort is a birder’s paradise and offers a range of activities and facilities that are designed to make your stay as enjoyable as possible including 11 accredited hiking trails, two restaurants each with a bar, a tuck shop, a spa, an outdoor swimming pool, fly-fishing, crazy croquet, a pool table, and darts. Board games are available to rent at reception for those misty, rainy days.

There is a beautiful Wedding Venue for those seeking to tie the knot in the countryside. You will also love their Conference Venue.

Read more on Mount Sheba HERE.

Things to do in the area

For those who want to explore the surrounding area, there are horseback riding expeditions, the historic town of Pilgrims Rest, the Graskop Gorge Lift, the Blyde River Canyon, Gods Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Mac Mac Waterfalls, Lisban Falls, Kruger National Park to name just a few.

The Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort is a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, this resort has something for everyone. So, why not book your stay today and experience the magic of this Nature Reserve for yourself?

Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort is located at 561kt, Grootfonteinberg Lydenburg Road, Pilgrim’s Rest. Here is their location on Google Maps. For bookings, call +27 (0) 13 768 1241 or +27 (0) 76 578 9475; email reception@mountsheba.com or visit them online at mountsheba.com today.

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Expensive is not always better. Our team at Home Food and Travel will tell you that they have camped in areas with limited ablutions and had a wonderful holiday. They have also spent a night in a five star hotel only to be disappointed because their expectations exceeded the experience.

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A small, personal spa that is owner run can result in the best massage you have ever experienced. However, the grand spas in five star hotels offer unsurpassed facilities in an environment that just makes the stress in your shoulders and neck melt away before you even finish checking in.

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