Accommodation

Relax with a peaceful retreat in the Bushveld at Phomola Manor

Phomola Manor is a self-catering holiday home located in Grietjie Private Nature Reserve on the banks of the Swartspruit River with open borders to the Kruger National Park; home to South Africa’s Big Five.

The Manor is available for the exclusive use of guests, the maximum being four to six at a time, for a minimum of two nights.

The guest house boasts an elevated viewing deck with a breathtaking pool overlooking the dry riverbed, mountains, and bushveld.

It is also, the perfect place to view elephants, lions, antelope, and other wildlife pass on their way to the private water hole located outside the property’s main entrance.

The Manor is self-sustainable and eco-friendly using bore-hole water and renewable solar energy.

Accommodation at Phomola Manor

Accommodation consists of four en-suite rooms with comfortable beds fitted with quality linen, a bath/shower, bath towels, and complimentary toiletries.

Each room has a seating area, air conditioning, mosquito nets, tea/coffee facilities, a bar fridge and Wi-Fi.

There is a large well-equipped kitchen, a comfortable lounge, an outside braai area and a spacious patio with dining facilities.

Activities

Sunrise and sunset game drives in a safari vehicle are available as well as bush walks with experienced FGASA guides. Phomola Manor is a birdwatcher’s paradise with over 250 species of birds.

Hot air ballooning, river safaris on the Olifants River and Spa treatments can also be arranged on request in Hoedspruit.

Phomola Manor hosts, Dion and Lindie van der Westhuizen, who live on-site ready to offer any assistance where needed, along with their other welcoming and efficient staff.

Contact Details

For more information or to make a reservation call 063 532 1100 or email info@phomolamanor.com

Phomola Manor holiday home can be found at Plot 71, Euphorbia Road, R40, Grietjie Nature Reserve, Phalaborwa. Find them on Google Maps.

Your tranquil escape to Phomola Manor awaits.

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