South Africa Accommodations: Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse ~ Classic 4 Hotel

An idyllic retreat for gourmets who want to get away from it all, Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse lies by a tranquil lake tucked away in the beautiful Kamberg Valley, with fairytale views of the Drakensburg Mountains. The position alone makes a stay here worthwhile. Add the cuisine and the combination becomes irresistible. Approximately 4.5 hours from Johannesburg and 2 hours from Durban. Enjoy spectacular views of the mist covered mountains emerging from the early morning sun.

Six luxurious en-suite double/twin rooms, 2 spacious suites with queen beds and separate lounges and one luxury suite with his and hers bathrooms, dressing room and fireplace in the lounge. All rooms have TV, separate bath (except room 8), separate shower and separate W/C. Tea and coffee with homemade biscuits are also available in the rooms. Attention to detail is evident everywhere.

Activities at Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse include Trout Fishing, Bird Watching, Hiking, Climbing, Swimming and Horse Riding.

Close by:

Highmoor Nature Reserve only 5 minutes drive up a spectacular road winding its way to the top of Mount Lebanon and Cleopatra Mountain. Here flat walks can be taken past trout dams with the majestic Giant's Castle in view. Eland, Mountain Reedbuck, Duiker and Baboons are often spotted as well as Bearded Vultures and Black Eagles overhead.

Kamberg Nature Reserve is only 15 minutes away and amazing San Rock Art caves have recently been opened to the public with guides available to take you up to the mountain to see them. It is a fairly strenuous walk taking about 1.5 hours to the top. An interpretation centre has a video presentation, which gives an insight into the history of the Bushmen.

At Giants Castle - a 45 minute drive - you are in the heart of the mighty Drakensberg Mountains. Here you can walk to San Rock Art caves where a guide opens the gate on the hour every hour till 3 o'clock and gives you a comprehensive tour of the paintings. There are also other wonderful walks in the mountains with maps available.