The best accommodations Mpumalanga

Satara Camp is a camp of rudimentaires bungalows, a little more comfortable with the kitchenette. But we come here for the location, in the heart of the park (closest door: Orpen) in an area populated by lions, hyenas and other cats, but also giraffes, buffalo and antelopes (their pantry). On-site swimming pool, supermarket, restaurant, service station… A nice camp, with game drive. Small budgets can camp and sleep in less expensive huts in the Balule satellite camp, well placed too.

Nkambeni Safari Camp is a 3-star hotel located in Hazyview. It is ideally located near the Numbi Gate, around 4 hours' drive from Johannesburg. The towns of White River and Hazy View are also nearby, and the magnificent Blyde River Canyon is just a two-hour drive away. The camp offers 150 luxury en-suite tents, specially designed to minimize impact on the natural environment. The tents are tastefully decorated to offer comfort and an authentic African bush ambience. The camp is located in the famous Kruger National Park, offering a wealth of safari and wildlife activities. The camp's website provides more information on rates, special offers, activities and a photo gallery. Reservations can be made online.

A few large and charming bungalows with thatched roof oriented towards the swimming pool like sunflowers to the sun, on a gentle kopje in a reserve of 7 000 hectares. Animal side, nothing too dangerous. In winter forecast doudoune.

On the Pioneer Dam, in the Mopane plain, in the centre of the Kruger (Porte Gate). Practical camp if you go north, well filled (restaurant, supermarket, swimming pool, laundry, petrol station) with lots of hippos to observe on the river. On the other hand, no first-price accommodation, that bungalows at least.

A sprawling establishment, which extends to the entire village. The pub - the Historical Bar - is located in an old chapel; the villagers give themselves an appointment to the church! You can stay in the main body or in the annexes, which are real restored houses.

On the river Klaserie, nestled in the vegetation, a rustic camp on stilts. A magical meal at the height of the birds. Walks in freedom since there is no croqueurs, simply sympathetic antelopes, some giraffes and zebras. You sleep like a Pope under the tent, if you have chosen the self-catering option, a kitchen corner.

A horse safari specialist, a national reputation. At the beginning of the tent camp installed near the Makhutswe River, you move to the encounter of wildlife on the Karongwe reserve.

The opportunity to experiment in the arms of the forest: Here are beautiful and large tents on stilts, several meters from the ground. In the summer, take care of snakes in the branches. I loved this very happy ensemble of safari tents and public parts decorated with great elegance. The lounges are furnished with the same invoice as at Kapama Lodge, which is not very easy to say. Each object is beautiful to look at; moreover, we have the impression that they are watching us. Excellent value for money. Children from age 12.

On the banks of the Crocodile River, just minutes from the Malelane entrance of the Kruger Park, better than comfort, luxury. We liked the double rooms, with their window doors opening on the lawn and then on the bush. A beautiful hotel that suffers from the sometimes invasive presence of safari groups.

You drove well, but you arrived too late at the door of the park! This little military style complex will host you until tomorrow.

The rooms-cabin style for an express rest stage at a stone's throw from a huge shopping centre.

Don't hesitate to make a south hook by Badplaas for a short refurbishment in this thermal complex created at the foot of the Hlumuhlumu Mountains. The institute offers care for one, three or five days, and the vehicle can be flown with the Réserve reserve (rhinos, antelopes). Wide sports palette, from paint to golf, scuba diving and fly fishing. This complex has been awarded many times and is considered one of the best of its kind in South Africa.

From space, purity, tranquility. And 65 hectares to breathe full lungs in the Franz Franz and Lotti. A home, like a dream of Africa, on height.

The warm welcome and the very family character of this small lodge in the valley make it a good step with swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, sauna. A dozen rustic rooms, including family units.

Cybèle, a goddess sung by Nerval, would certainly appreciate the hotel that bears its name. This is the finest, most exquisite, most gentle and warmest step. This former hunting relay surrounded by forests and coffee plantations is a small, calm and dry paradise where hospitality sounds right. This is the brand of Relais & Châteaux. Arriving around 13 am, you will be able to take a horse ride before you go to the beach by the gleaming. When the sun disappears behind the high tops, you will dress for dinner, a true candlelight ceremonial. To sleep, you can choose between studios, cottages with fireplace, suites with fireplace and private swimming pool, the Paddock Suites with two bathrooms, an outdoor shower, a living room and a private swimming pool, and Number Fourteen, a real villa with its terrace, its heated swimming pool and its private sauna.

In nature, everything happens. Thus Michael Rattray, owner of the world's most famous reserve, Mala Mala, noted from year to year that the water level of the Sand River fell. A terrible show at the foot of its Main Camp on the edge of Kruger Park, more than kilometres from Lydenburg. On a regular basis, wild animals were due to lack of water. Verdict of specialists: intensive breeding on heights decreases the flow of rivers. In 1990, Michael Rattray purchased 8 000 hectares of land at an altitude (2 000 m) and removed livestock to replace him with wild animals (elk, zebras, oribis, koudous, leopards). The ecosystem balance is restored. The ranch welcomes the very generous fishing enthusiasts who come here in search of yet. You can make horse, pigeon fire or go to the old gold mine (1871). But it is fishing that motivates the visitor first.

Dullstroom is famous for its natural beauty and picturesque scenery. The hotel offers comfortable, well-equipped rooms and a spa where you can relax and rejuvenate. The drive from Johannesburg takes around 2h30 to 3h. The lodge also offers special deals, such as a 3-night stay for the price of 2 during the week.