Komati Gorge Lodge | Cottages / Chalets Machadodorp

On the banks of the Komati River, at the base of a miniature Grand Canyon, this small village of thatched dwellings provides affordable luxury in a most dramatic setting.
Awarded four star grading by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa and a Superior Accommodation rating with the Automobile Association, this untouched expanse of 2000ha and 12km of Komati River, with its thorn bush veld and high veld grassland offers an unparalleled experience to nature lovers.
The biodiversity creates a perfect environment for the prolific bird life and a wide range of indigenous trees, shrubs and wild flowers.
Wherever you look, you will see breathtaking scenes of natural beauty.

The pristine beauty, peaceful and crime free environment offers the visitor a relaxed holiday guaranteed to rejuvenate even the most stressed-out individual.
Activities include:
Excellent yellow fish in the Komati river offer the fly-fisherman a formidable challenge.
3 fabulous trout dams fed from crystal clear mountain stream
Canoeing, hiking, walking, horse riding, game viewing, quad biking, bird-watching,
Croquet, swimming, trampoline
Picnics (we’ll pack one for you)
Plenty of indoor games, books, puzzles and quality magazines
Drink sun downers on the veranda or just relax in your hammock and do absolutely nothing

The restaurant offers a good selection of South Africa’s favourite foods and wines. Light pub meals and salads are also available. Join us in the pub for pre-dinner drinks or big sporting events on TV.

Log fires in the pub, restaurant and private dining room and most units provide cosy atmosphere on cold winter night.

The private dining room can be used for romantic dinners for two or private get-togethers for up to 14 people

Enjoy a complementary sherry while you curl up in front of the fire on a cold winter’s night or relax in the cool of the thatch on a hot summers evening.

Conference facilities for up to 40 guests on a day visit . Sleeping room for 20 persons not sharing or up to 32 people sharing. The lodge sleeps 50 in total. All meals and teas can be provided by the restaurant.

Address
Komati Gorge
Near Machadodorp

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Directions
From Gauteng proceed East on the N4 past Witbank, Middelburg and Belfast on to Machadodorp. .

After Belfast, watch out for "Milly's" (on your left). The turnoff to Machadodorp is 3.6km after Milly's. Turn right off the highway towards the town. Be careful - this is a very bad intersection. After turning off, travel 500m to the first stop sign. There is a BP garage on your right. Turn right here and you will be on the R36 to Carolina. There is no cell phone reception past Machadodorp. Proceed for about 25km then look out for KG and Doornkop sign and turn left onto dirt road. Cont. below.

You can also go via Carolina as the road is now much improved. Proceed to the second stop street in town. There is a BP garage on your left. Turn left into Kerk straat. It becomes the R36 to Machadodorp. After 25km look out for the Doornkop sign and turn right.

Cont' from above
After turning onto gravel road, proceed for 4.6 km until you see the green sign to Komati Gorge. Turn left here. If you get to Doornkop development, you have gone too far!

You will immediately cross a low water bridge across the Komati River. Proceed for a further 2 km. You will pass through big silver gates - the entrance to the reserve

You will cross a second bridge. Immediately thereafter the road forks - Keep left as indicated by the sign to Komati Gorge.

Proceed for a further 3 kms. You will go up a hill and thereafter down a steep concrete road. Komati Gorge Development is at the bottom of the hill. The restaurant is on your left and reception is on your right.

Please Note: There is no cell phone reception on the farm.