Riverbed Africa

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Riverbed Africa in Lydenburg offers a recently renovated guest house with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, concierge service, child-friendly buffet, outdoor seating area, picnic area, family rooms, full-day security, bicycle parking, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Scenic Views: The property features garden and mountain views, including a view of a landmark. Activities such as fishing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling are popular. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 109 km away. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Lydenburg Museum (20 km), Sterkspruit Nature Reserve (28 km), Ohrigstad Dam Nature Reserve (41 km), Makobulaan Nature Reserve (44 km), and Lone Creek Falls (45 km). Guests appreciate the hiking, scenic location, and views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Josephs
South Africa South Africa
“Where do I begin to share my experience with Annette and David. A big thank you to the both of them. We got stuck about 7km away. And Annette and David came to fetch us. Luckily we were able to drive to the property. On New years day, David was...”
Nomthandazo
South Africa South Africa
“Annette is such a great host, the accommodation is beautiful and the views breathtaking. My friends and I throughly enjoyed our stay.”
Mance
South Africa South Africa
“The place where is located you will experience life in the wilderness. It has everything nature has to offer from river to mountain and earth little creatures.”
Jabulile
South Africa South Africa
“The location is incredible, great views and you have continous river sound in the background. It is quiet and the staff is super responsive for all questions and queries.”
Nthabiseng
South Africa South Africa
“Riverbed Africa was so tranquil and peaceful. The cabin was super clean. A perfect gateway to get away from the noise and busyness of the city. Annette was a great host.”
Kedibone
South Africa South Africa
“The location and the amenities are absolutely what I looked for from the facilities. The hike to the river and the Blougat was beautiful and scenic.”
Goabaone
Botswana Botswana
“Just amazing. Annette even went all the way to give us extra blankets”
Illze
South Africa South Africa
“The kitchen had all the necessities & the house is beautifully decorated.”
Daniela
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful mountain cottage with a lovely relaxed atmosphere; open skies, fresh air, simple yet lovely amenities and a great escape from the city.”
Yolanda
South Africa South Africa
“Walking into an unknown location, literally in a gorge and doing something totally outta our comfort zone...the sound of the river flowing at night was just it for me...and the sound of the fish eagle 🦅 was out of this world 🥰🥰🥰🥰”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Annette

Company review score: 9.5Based on 44 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Back in 2018, we had an idea to create a wonderful and heartfelt bush experience. Look where we are today!

Property information

Whether you’re after a luxurious stay in the Highveld, a beautiful picnic, or an awe-inspiring hiking trail – we’ve got you covered. Bird watching is a popular activity in the area, and guests can enjoy hikes to our own Potholes, Murray's Pools, or the Blougat, which is 2.1 km along the Spekboom River. Our vision is to provide a one-stop experience for those taking day trips to Pilgrim's Rest, the Sudwala Caves, or traveling the Panoramic Route to Swadini, the Three Rondavels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Pinnacle Rock, or Graskop Gorge for the Glass Viewing Lift, Big Swing, or Zipline.

Neighbourhood information

Nestled deep in the valley, our guesthouse offers access to our mountain hiking trail, the breathtaking "Blougat aqueduct," and the stunning Spekboom River.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Riverbed Africa

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.