This spacious Self-catering unit is the ultimate in luxury and out-door living; it supports a Braai, Fridge, Microwave oven, gas 2 plate stove, and is fully equipped, has a fireplace, Full DSTV, his and her outdoor stone shower, veranda, it's own private garden, huge bath tub for two with lots of romantic candles, King sized extra length bed. Fan, Electric blanket Bar fridge and heater, snuggle under our percale cotton duvets and linen. We supply Fire wood, should you wish to Braai on Charcoal, then please bring your own. Clay pigeon shooting, Spa treatments, the 'Bush bath' can all be booked during your stay. You are welcome to book any activity and or meal at the lodge. For the International traveler Forest Creek Lodge is an ideal place to relax and unwind after a long flight - a mere 130 kms to the Kruger National Park, enjoy the treatments in the private Forest Spa, or just enjoy the tranquility of the bush. There is a private Airstrip 8 kms from the farm, we provide transfers from the Airstrip to Forest Creek Lodge. 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 marriage has been accepted in this lovely setting! 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. HIKING - Marked trails through the forest, along the stream, (where in summer you can see the tiny tree Orchids, ferns and flowers, and fungi). TROUT FISHING - An altitude ideally suited to the rapid growth of Rainbow and Brown trout. Our cold, clear perennial stream feeds the trophy dam. BIRD WATCHING - We have a prolific variety of uncommon species of Birds that can be seen, including a resident pair of Black Eagles. We have a Forest Creek bird list. HORSE RIDING - 4km down the hill, book a ride in our scenic valley. MOUNTAIN BIKING - Bring your bikes and enjoy the off road cycling. Great views as you ride. A hard ride! 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. COST R12.00 PER SHOT. GAME DRIVES - Game drives are available by prior arrangement only, on a neighbouring property 15kms away. Species to view are: White Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe, Kudu, Eland, Zebra, Waterbuck, Bush buck, Nyala, Blue Wildebeest, Reedbuck, Blesbok, Hartebeests, Impala, Warthog, Duiker. Please note that you must drive yourself to the farm. The ranch manager in a game viewing vehicle will then guide you. Picnic's are available from Forest Cree TROUT FISHING We are situated half way down the Steenkampberg Mountain Range at an altitude ideally suited to the rapid growth of Rainbow and Brown trout. Our cold, clear perennial stream feeds the trophy dam in where these lovely fish abide in a truly beautiful setting. The dam is approximately a 45 minute walk from the lodge or can be reached by 4x4 vehicle, leaving a 10 minute walk. We practice catch and release of fish hooked. HIKING TRAILS One of our unique activities at Forest Creek are the Hiking Trails in the “Cloud Forest”. The trails are designed for the entire family, and are most suitable for the even not-so-fit person. Under this canopy of trees and at the edge of the Mountain one feels very small, in comparison to the magical views. The walk to the waterfall is approximately 2 kilometers, winding through the forest and criss-crossing the stream in several places under the canopy of large indigenous trees. One is likely to hear the baboons barking and spot the odd bush buck or red duiker and see the Cinamon Doves, Narina Trogon's and Lourie's that frequent the forest. In the wetter months the ferns, orchids and wild mushrooms offer spectacular opportunities for the more photographic inclined. Scattered in the forest are remnants of old stone structures some of which are supposedly several thousand years old and are under study at present. The forest is beautiful, friendly and safe.

Some local places of interest: LYDENBURG Which means “place of struggle”, founded in 1850 by Andries Pretorius, the Voortrekker leader. Lydenburg played an important role in Transvaal’s first attempt to find routes to Delagoa Bay and a harbour free from British influence. On 6th February 1873 alluvial (placer gold) was discovered. Gold nuggets “Emma” (765g) and “Adeliza” (737g) were discovered. Dairy products, cattle, soya beans, mealies and fruit are the main sources of farming in the area. DULLSTROOM (62km) is known as the coldest place in South Africa and is well known to Trout fisherman in the area. Dullstroom is the only area in which elm and beech trees grow. LONG TOM PASS is between Lydenburg and Sabie and was built in the 50’s. One of the most spectacular roads in the country and its peak of 2150m is one of the highest points reachable by highway. SABIE (80km) About 45km East of Lydenburg, Sabie is well known for Bloekom and Fir-tree plantations. It’s got the largest man-made forest in the world. PILGRIMS REST (80km) Different meanings: 1. “Here comes another pilgrim to rest” or 2. “This pilgrim came to rest" or 3. “Named after an Australian called Pilgrim”. In 1875 Pilgrims Rest was declared a public digging place. Gold nuggets “Lilley” (119 ounces) and “Breda” (214 ounces) were discovered. The whole town is a living museum and has been declared a national monument. BLYDE RIVER South West from Graskop at Olifants River the Treur River joins at a remarkable geological feature, the potholes at Bourke’s Luck, which joins the Blyde River. Surrealistic rock-formations are the result of thousands of years of water erosion; just past the potholes the river plunges in one of the most spectacular canyons in Africa. On both sides the galleries sandstone ravines emerge between 600-800m above the bed of the river. These ravines are controlled through a group of three rondawel-shaped promontories, which are called the Tree Sisters or the Three Rondawels.

Directions from Johannesburg - 2 ½ to 3 hours From Jhb – take the N4 Witbank / Middelburg. Go through Machadodorp Toll Plaza. 3km after the toll on the left take the Schoemanskloof bypass towards Lydenburg/Nelspruit. Approximately 15km 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 4km, 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 km. Directions from Nelspruit - 1 ½ hour (98km) N4 out of Nelspruit past Halls Store – 22 km turn right onto the Schoemanskloof bypass. Travel 45 km – right onto R36 to Lydenburg. Travel 18km – see Kwena Dam on your right, start looking on your left for the Forest Creek/Rustenburg signs. Turn left onto the dirt road travel 4km, see Forest Creek sign on left, farm 14, come in the gate and 4.4km 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 11km, 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, 1.2km of farm road and you will see another "Forest Creek Lodge" sign pointing to the left, take this road and travel about 6.2km and you will find farm no. 14 on your Right, 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.