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Dullstroom

Dullstroom area

Private Lodge

5 luxury suites / 1 self-catering cottage

All year round

Children by prior arrangement in the lodge, children and pet's welcome in the cottage .

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Forest creek is a owner run private lodge, In a Nature reserve, in a gorge- Steinkampsburg mountain
Contact Person: Anita Nichols
Farm 14, Badfontein, Mpumalanga Dullstroom South Africa

About Forest creek lodge
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All the suites have DSTV, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities and bathrobes for your comfort. Included in the suite rate in Dinner and breakfast. Rates are per person, per night

CARMINE LUXURY SUITE - Named after the Carmine Bee Eater.
This spacious suite supports a fireplace, his and her outdoor stone shower, private veranda with a small secret garden. A bath tub for 2 with plenty of candles, King sized extra length bed. R1380.00 pp,pn,dbb

CINNAMON LUXURY SUITE - Named after the Cinnamon Dove. This suite has it's own veranda, Lounge area, outdoor stone shower, a ball and claw bath set in the bay window looking into the bush. Queen size 4 poster bed. R1100.00 pp, pn, dbb

NARINA LUXURY SUITE -Named after the Narina Trogon This suite has it's own veranda, Lounge area, outdoor stone shower, Ball and claw bath tub set in the bay window looking into the bush. Queen sized 4 poster beds. R1100.00 pp, pn, dbb

SWAINSON LUXURY SUITE - Named after the Swainson Francolin (Spur fowl). This suite supports a bathtub for two with plenty of candles, Lounge area, Queen size bed. R995.00 pp, pn, dbb

TAMBOURINE LUXURY SUITE - Named after the Tabourine dove - This suite has a corner bath, Queen sized bed, patio and outdoor stone shower. R995.00 pp, pn, dbb

THE FOREST COTTAGE - Self catering The cottage is a rustic wooden fully equipped self-catering cottage, with a fridge/freezer, microwave, we provide towels, soap, tea, coffee, all you need to bring is your food, clothes shampoos etc. it has limited DSTV, and fireplace for that chilly evening!

The cottage comprises of 1 queen bedroom en-suite (bath and toilet, with the shower over the bath), another small bedroom with single bed and a double sleeper couch in the lounge.
The cottage is situated 1/2km away from the main lodge area next to the indigenous forest, with stunning view of the mountains, and is totally private.
We provide firewood for the fireplace and braai, should you wish to braai on charcoal, then please bring
your own. R990.00 per night
You are welcome to have a meal and or drinks at the lodge,

Included in the tariff:

Rooms serviced daily.
Self catering units serviced daily.
Breakfast and supper for those who are booked into the lodge.
Available for use is a baby camp cot

The unique setting, situated in a Box Canyon with stunning views of the mountains, abundant bird life and our indignious 'Cloud Forest' with plenty of marked hiking trails. The privacy and luxury of our suites and the privacy of the Forest cottage. Indulge yourself in the "Forest Spa" and go home feeling relaxed.

Year	Star Grading Percentage
2005	85%
2006	86%
2007	90%
2008	93%
2009	94%

BUSH BATH - Set in a secluded spot, enjoy a 'Bath' in the bush, with lots of bubbles and champagne under the moonlight and stars.

FOREST SPA - Indulge yourself in our private Spa overlooking the gorge, go home feeling relaxed and stress free.

GAZEBO ROMANTIC PRIVATE DINNER - Spoil your loved one, and request this romantic setting for a totally private candle lit dinner under the gazebo. Many a proposal of marrage has been accepted in this lovely setting!

HIKING -Marked trails through the forest, along the stream, (where in summer you can see the tiny tree Orchids in Bloom)

BIRD WATCHING - We have a prolific variety of uncommon species of birds which can be seen, including a resident pair of Black Eagles. We have a Forest Creek bird list.

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING - An interesting and testing range for the novice and experienced shotists. Use our Winchester 12 and 20 gauge shotguns for serious practice of just for fun.

HORSE RIDING - A mere 4kms from the lodge one can book a horse ride, and enjoy the views from horse back. This must please be booked in advance

HIKERS PICNIC - A picnic packed in a rucksack, get ready to hike to the waterfall!

LAZY PICNIC - A picnic set out for you in a private spot, with champagne, a good one for the romantic at heart.

SIGHT SEEING

Sudwala Caves
God's Window
Burkes luck Potholes
Blyde River Canyon
Echo Caves
Dullstroom
Sabie
Lydenburg

130km to the Kruger National Park
279km to Maputo
3 Hours to Johannesburg

Accommodation And Travel

Directions: DIRECTIONS TO FOREST CREEK 2 ½ TO 3 HOURS (280KM) FROM JHB / PTA – TAKE THE N4 WITBANK / MIDDELBURG. GO THROUGH MACHADADORP TOLL PLAZA. 2KMS AFTER THE TOLL ON THE LEFT TAKE THE SCHOEMANSKLOOF BYPASS TOWARDS LYDENBURG/NELSPRUIT. APPROXIMATELY 15 KMS ON THE RIGHT BAMBI HOTEL THERE IS A TURN OFF TO THE LEFT – TO LYDENBURG, WHICH IS THE R36. R36 TO LYDENBURG APPROX. 18KMS. YOU WILL SEE KWENA DAM ON THE RIGHT. START LOOKING FOR FOREST CREEK/RUSTENBURG SIGNS ON THE LEFT. TAKE THE RUSTENBURG DIRT ROAD TO THE LEFT, TRAVEL 4KMS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE YOU WILL SEE THE FOREST CREEK SIGN, FARM NO 14. TWO CONCRETE EAGLES ON GATE POST. UP THE HILL 4.4 KMS. DIRECTIONS FROM NELSPRUIT 1 ½ HOUR (98KM) N4 OUT OF NELSPRUIT PAST HALLS STORE – 22 KMS TURN RIGHT ONTO THE SCHOEMANKLOOF BYPASS BAMBIE HOTEL ON YOUR LEFT. TRAVEL 45 KMS – RIGHT ONTO R36 TO LYDENBURG. TRAVEL 18KMS – SEE KWENA DAM ON YOUR RIGHT START LOOKING ON YOUR LEFT FOR THE FOREST CREEK RUSTENBURG SIGNS. TURN LEFT ONTO THE DIRT ROAD TRAVEL 4KMS SEE FOREST CREEK SIGN ON LEFT, FARM 14, COME IN THE GATE AND 4.4KMS UP THE HILL TO FOREST CREEK DIRECTIONS FROM DULLSTROOM 50 MINS (62KM) TAKE THE LYDENBURG ROAD OUT OF DULLSTROOM, TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 35KM AND ON YOUR RIGHT YOU WILL SEE A SIGN “WITKLIP” TAKE THIS DIRT ROAD AND TRAVEL 8KM. YOU WILL COME TO THE LYDENBURG / MACHADODORP ROAD (R36) TURN RIGHT, TRAVEL 18KM, COME DOWN THE HILL AND YOU WILL SEE THE KWENA DAM ON THE LEFT. LOOK FOR THE FOREST CREEK LODGE SIGN ON YOUR LEFT, POINTING TO THE RIGHT, TAKE THIS DIRT ROAD, 4KM OF FARM ROAD AND YOU WILL FIND FARM NO 14 ON YOUR LEFT, THE GATE WITH 2 CONCRETE EAGLES, COME IN THE GATE AND TRAVEL UP THE FARM ROAD 4.4KM AND YOU WILL FIND FOREST CREEK AT THE TOP.