Idle & Wild

Top choice in Mpumalanga


In a wonderful tropical garden that will make your heart sing (no, really!) are eight excellent rondavels (round huts with conical roofs), with outside tables and chairs to enjoy the beautiful garden outlooks. Standard options are roomy and include kitchenette; the honeymoon rondavel has slightly nicer linen and a large spa bath. It’s 5km west of Hazyview, towards Sabie.


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Nearby Mpumalanga attractions

1. Shangana Cultural Village

1.98 MILES

This touristy recreation of a traditional Shangaan community features – depending on the time of day – a market, farming activity and house building…

2. Graskop Gorge Lift

16.49 MILES

This glass viewing elevator travels 51m down the sheer cliffs of Graskop Gorge, with views of the Big Swing opposite, to an elevated forest boardwalk,…

3. God's Window

16.54 MILES

A viewpoint offering amazing vistas. Take the trail up to the rainforest (300 steps), where you might spot rare birds, including the elusive loerie, on…

4. Wonder View

16.56 MILES

A viewpoint offering amazing vistas of the lowveld far below.

5. Pinnacle

16.87 MILES

A striking skyscraper-like rock formation.

6. Komatiland Forestry Museum

19.46 MILES

This museum has displays on local forests and the history of the South African timber industry. There's a historical examination of the use of timber and…

8. Lisbon Falls

19.78 MILES

This waterfall is a highlight of the Blyde River Canyon area, especially in summer (October to March), when the water flows hardest.