Enjoy the warm embrace of The Shamrock Arms – a 4 Star Guest Lodge offering good value, tranquil surroundings and wholesome food. The lodge was runner-up in the South African Tourism 2010 Welcome Awards. (Lodge category). Finalists are considered to be the cream of the crop of the tourism industry – always hospitable, always professional, and always passionate about delivering service excellence. The lodge is authentically Victorian and comfortably modern and traces its history back to 1894. Superbly situated on the Mpumalanga Highlands Meander Route – a mere two and a half hours from Johannnesburg – and clasped by the picturesque and historic village of Waterval Boven – gateway to the world-famous Kruger National Park – you are guaranteed a country-village ambience that will soothe your soul. The Shamrock Arms is unquestionably an ideal stopover for both the business and leisure traveler. It is situated ‘more or less’ half way between Oliver Tambo International Airport (previously known as the Johannesburg International Airport) and the Kruger National Park. All of the rooms are elegantly furnished each with its own entrance and en-suite bathroom, DSTV with decoder, air-conditioning (hot & cold), mini bar, tea/coffee facility and electronic safe. The wonderful thing about the Shamrock Arms is that it is the perfect base from which to explore many places of interest and scenic beauty in the Mpumalanga Province. All of the provinces principal tourist attractions are within easy reach of the Shamrock Arms In and around Waterval Boven you can do: trout / bass fishing, rock climbing and abseiling, mountain biking and hiking and horse riding. The Shamrock Arms also offers added value in that Terry, who is an accredited and registered tourist guide, is on hand to help you on any tourist related issues.

Superbly situated on the Mpumalanga Highlands Meander Route – a mere two and a half hours from Johannnesburg – and clasped by the picturesque and historic village of Waterval Boven – gateway to the world-famous Kruger National Park – you are guaranteed a country-village ambience that will soothe your soul.

DIRECTIONS 1. From O R Tambo Airport (previously known as the Johannesburg International Airport) - take the Motorway towards Boksburg then turn left in the direction of Emalahleni (previously known as Witbank) on the N12. At Emalahleni the N12 merges with the N4 to Nelspruit. Continue on the N4 and approximately 5 kilometers after the Machado Toll Plaza take the Waterval Boven turn-off to the right. Continue for 2, 5 kilometers through the business area of the village until you see the Shamrock Arms sign on the right. 2. From Pretoria – take the N4 to Nelspruit. Continue on the N4 past Emalahleni (previously known as Witbank) as above.