Tanamera Lodge is a private, romantic retreat, nestled on the malaria-free slopes of the Sabie River Valley, offering luxurious accommodation and breathtaking Lowveld scenery. Being centrally located, guests are able to explore the Lowveld Panorama, including sights such as God’s Window, the Blyde River Canyon and Pilgrim’s Rest. We are 4-star graded and offer beautifully decorated rooms with personal touches and attention to detail. Each chalet is complete with a tea and coffee selection, a log fireplace to keep you warm over wintry nights, and ceiling fans for hot summer nights.
Our five magnificent Luxury Chalets are fully serviced and offer king-size beds with mosquito nets, huge stone baths, waterfall showers, fireplaces and outside loungers adjacent to private cool water plunge pools. Of these chalets, 4 have a River View and 1 has a Forest View. In addition to this, the two Honeymoon Chalets offer open-door outside showers on private decks with outstanding river valley views from private decks and a sitting room/dining area. Each Chalet is secluded, private and surrounded by the unspoilt indigenous bush.
The main lodge area is tastefully decorated and comprises a dining area, a comfortable lounge and a bar. You can step down onto our main deck, where there is a rim-flow pool, to absorb the exceptional views over the cascading Sabie River Valley. Meals are served with guests seated together in our main lodge, on the candle-lit deck, or privately in your chalet/on your deck.
Rates include dinner as well as bed and breakfast. A scenic drive to Hazyview (19 km) or Sabie (25 km), leads to a choice of eateries for lunches and snacks.
With the Kruger National Park’s Phabeni Gate just a short 30-minute drive, our visitors may easily access this world-renowned Big 5 reserve on self-driven or guided safari tours. Activities in the area include elephant encounters, white water rafting, microlight flights and much more!
We are in a forest and mountain area, with excellent views of the Sabie River Valley. Try bird-watching and hiking around the lodge. This is a birder’s paradise and is home to birds such as Narina Trogon and Purple Crested Turaco. You may encounter red duiker and rarely seen avifauna, including the elusive Gorgeous Bush Shrikes, Crowned Eagles, owls and more. Enjoy a relaxing massage or beauty treatment in the privacy of your chalet. We outsource spa treatments, all brought directly to you. The range includes hot stone massage, back & neck massage, sports massage, Swedish massage – advance booking is essential!
Spend a full day absorbed in Mpumalanga’s most spectacular scenery. Visit the 3rd largest canyon in the world, the Blyde River followed by 3 Rondawels, Bourkes Luck Potholes, God’s Window and enjoy a light lunch in Graskop, South of Graskop. Where the Sabie River rises are numerous waterfalls tumble down the mountains. Visit some of them including the beautiful Berlin Falls and Lisbon Falls.
We can help you arrange one of many adventure activities in the area, which is abundant in thrills for all ages and abilities. Head off for an adventurous quad-biking ride through the scenic Sabie River Valley with an experienced guide, with a high emphasis on enjoying nature. Explore the art of archery in an exciting and fun way, using standard “long-bows”. Mountain biking trails offer a variety of spectacular Mountain Bike Trails within the Sabie River Valley. Enjoy 20 exhilarating rapids (grade 2 to 3) surrounded by indigenous forest or take the chance to descend the Sabie River Gorge with a “Gecko” (a Gecko is a white water tube). Try a Treetops Canopy Tour or white water rafting. We also recommend golf, safari drives, horse-riding, mountain-biking and abseiling.
Tanamera is perfect for romantic getaways and with a maximum of 14 guests at any time, the attention to detail and personal approach, we will have you feeling at home. For any special occasions, we are always at the service.
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