Set in a private nature reserve in Mpumalanga, Forest Creek Lodge offers luxury accommodation. Along with stylish furnishings and luxury bedding, satellite TV, and mini bar. Forest Creek also features a spa facility. Luxury lodge accommodation and a Self-catering cottage. Forest Creek nestles in a gorge of the Steenkampsburg Mountains, set in a Private Nature reserve of the Mpumalanga escarpment. On this magnificent piece of land we hope we have catered for everyone, from Luxury guest suites at the main lodge to self-catering options. 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. ACTIVITIES 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 Creek. 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 40 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. Rods are available for rent. 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 kilometres, 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. A tree platform built in a large fig tree above the forest canopy, is an ideal stop for birders or to just relax and enjoy a picnic! 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.

Sudwala Caves God's Window Burke's Luck Potholes Blyde River Canyon Echo Caves Dullstroom Sabie Lydenburg Kruger National Park * 1 ¾ Hours to the Kruger National Park * 279km to Maputo * 3 Hours to Johannesburg

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.