DescriptionNestled on the slopes of the Sabie River Valley, Tanamera offers luxurious accommodation, and breathtaking Lowveld scenery. Need to Know The Mpumulanga Lowveld enjoys hot summers and mild winters, being pleasant to visit all year round. In summers the birds are spectacular, as all are in breeding plumage, and exciting migrants abound. In winter the residents such as shrikes and owls are still to be seen, and the walks are cooler. This is the perfect season for game viewing in the Kruger National Park. Whatever the season, please bring binoculars, personal toiletries, a hat, sunscreen. Light clothing for the warm to hot days and a light jersey for the cooler evenings. Winter evenings can be quite chilly, so warm clothes are a good idea. A windbreaker is advised as the area has summer rainfall. A laundry service is available. Recent magazines are provided in the chalets. Photographic opportunities abound, so bring your camera, lenses, film and batteries. These can also be purchased in Hazyview. We have credit card facilities, but it is a good idea to carry a little cash. Tanamera is considered a malaria-free area, but areas of the Kruger National Park are not. It is advisable to contact your doctor as to whether you need medication or not. Insect repellent is provided in all chalets.
Our Food Quality of food is as important to us as quality of accommodation, and we take great pride in our meals, from preparation to presentation. Enjoy! We cater for vegetarian and Halal on request. You can download a sample menu; to your right, more will be added soon Accommodation Main Lodge The main lodge area is tastefully decorated, and comprises the reception, dining area, lounge and ladies bar. The sliding doors open onto our main deck, stepping down to a rim flow pool with an awe inspiring view of the cascading Sabie River and valley. Dinner is served in the dining area. However, when the weather is kind, the tables are set outside on the main deck, so that you may enjoy your meal under the stars to the sounds of the resident bush babies and Wood owls. During winter, we stoke up the fire and serve wonderful meals indoors. Chalet 1 - 4 These four magnificent chalets are fully serviced, each boasts a king-size bed draped with a mosquito net, and has a stone bath, waterfall shower and fireplace. The sliding doors lead onto a private deck with a plunge pool, from which you can take in the awe-inspiring view. Each chalet is private and surrounded by unspoilt indigenous bush - perfect for romantic getaways. Meals are served in the main lodge area, or if you wish - privately in your chalet, or weather permitting, on your deck. Rates include dinner, bed and breakfast. Children 16+ Chalet 5 - Honeymoon Chalet Our fifth chalet is ideal for honeymooners, or for those "special occasions". The bathroom has a large stone bath, double vanity and double shower with a waterfall feature. In the Winter months, luxuriate in your king-size bed whilst watching the flames from the ceramic fireplace which separates the bedroom from the dining and lounge area. In the warmer months cool off in the plunge pool and refresh yourself in the outside shower. Enjoy a romantic sundowner on the private deck, which has a magnificent view of the Sabie River valley. Meals are served in the main lodge area, or if you wish - privately in your chalet, or weather permitting, on your deck. Rates include dinner, bed and breakfast. Children 16+ Chalet 6 - New Honeymoon Chalet This is the newest and most secluded of all our chalets making it ideal for honeymooners and those special occasions. The fireplace separates the bedroom, with its 4-poster king-size bed, from the lounge and dining area. The chandelier above the stone bath can be dimmed for those romantic evenings; the bathroom contains a double vanity and double shower with waterfall feature. The sliding doors lead onto a private deck with a plunge pool and outside shower. Enjoy a romantic sun downer in the comfort of the outside lounge, with a magnificent view of the Sabie River, as the sun sets behind the distant mountains. Meals are served in the main lodge area, or if you wish - privately in your chalet, or weather permitting on your deck. Rates include dinner, bed and breakfast. Children 16+ Chalet 7 Our most recent addition, is beautifully decorated and is similar to the honeymoon chalet in size and amenities, with a fireplace separating the lounge and dining area from the bedroom, the king-size bed is draped with a mosquito net. For a more romantic setting there is a chandelier above the stone bath; the bathroom contains a double vanity and double shower with waterfall feature. The sliding doors lead onto a patio with sunken plunge pool and outside shower. This chalet differs from the others in that it faces North East with a more limited view of the Sabie river valley. Meals are served in the main lodge area, or if you wish - privately in your chalet, or weather permitting, on your deck. Rates include dinner, bed and breakfast. Children 16+
AttractionsElephant Interaction Elephant Interaction and Safari Venue is located on the banks of the Sabi River, next to the Hippo Hollow Hotel on the R40 in Hazyview, Mpumalanga. Interaction is with four tamed and trained elephants, varying in ages from eight to thirteen years. Quad Biking Trails Take an adventurous ride through the scenic Sabie River Valley with an experienced guide, with a high empahsis on enjoying nature. Light refreshments included. Recommend 2 hour trail. On the 2 and 4 hour trails, passengers stop at a waterfall for refreshments, or a picnic can be arranged on request. Suitable for novice and experienced drivers. Join us for the quad experience of a lifetime. Easy to drive semi-automatic Honda quad bikes are used. We can make up to 20 quads available for clients. White Water Tubing White Water Tubing takes place on the upper-Sabie River,where the scenery is spectacular and the rush of rapids is exhilarating. An experienced guide leads all trips on specially designed tubes.Specially designed, square shaped tubes, manufactured by "ARK" are used. We provide tubes, life jackets, helmets, trained river guides and light refreshments. Wetsuits are available for rental during winter months. Excursion time about 4-hours. A high adrenalin activity. Not suitable for children under the age of 14 A maximum of 25 people can be taken in a group. White Water Rafting Enjoy 20 exhilarating rapids (grade 2 to 3) surrounded by indigenous forest. This 8km route is forgiving to the novice, yet accommodating to the thrill seeker within all of us. We use 2 man inflatable "croc rafts". Life jackets and helmets and all other safety equipment are provided. A picnic meal on the banks of the river can be arranged on request. Group sizes vary up to 20 people; larger groups can be accommodated by arrangement. Children are welcome depending on the water level. The Sabie River is one of the cleanest river systems in the country. Horse Trails Ride with us through the Sabie River Valley near Hazyview, along scenic trails through orchards and the riverine bush! Our horses are well trained and suitable for absolute beginners, as well as experienced riders. THE BIG EASY - 1 hour trail for beginners - on this trail we rarely go faster than a walk! 2 HOUR BUSH TRAILS - including river crossings, pop over small streams, go up and down riverine dongas. Different trails for beginners and experienced riders. 2 HOUR BUSH TRAILS Hot Air Ballooning Launch just before dawn and experience the romance and grace of a hot air balloon floating quietly over the Sabie River Valley, as the sun rises. Enjoy breakfast with the pilot at a nearby country lodge after your flight. Flying in a hot air balloon is a gentle adventure, and an experience unlike any other. The oldest form of flying, ballooning is seen as a graceful and romantic way to look down on the earth. Moving along at wind speed the balloon is part of the climate of the day and the ride is calm - the view of things earthbound surprisingly detailed. The view from above shows old structures and differences in terrain not visible from ground level. The wraparound view of the earth and sky is one which can be experienced in no other way. Casual clothes are the most comfortable. A warm jersey or jacket may be needed for the early morning, but these can be taken off as the day warms up. Binoculars and camera are useful - this is a photographic opportunity not to be missed! Passengers can enjoy a cup of coffee while the balloon is being inflated. They are welcome to help with the inflation under the pilot's supervision if they would like to. Then passengers can relax and enjoy the flight and sip champagne. The flight will last approximately one hour. .After the flight you will be awarded with a Flight Certificate. The weight of the passengers determines the maximum number on the flight. Please advise us before booking if any passenger's weight is more than 100kg. We reserve the right to accept bookings from more than one group in order to accommodate the maximum number of passengers per flight. We will inform the passenger of the meeting time on confirmation of booking. Passengers with health considerations accept the responsibility to consult a doctor before embarking on a balloon flight. If there are any questions regarding physical suitability, or health limitations please discuss these with us before booking. We consider it unsafe to fly when pregnant. All passengers must be capable of standing for the duration of the flight, and be able to enter and exit the basket unassisted. Children must be at least 12 years old, and children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Hiking Trails A nature lover's dream! Routes of varying length along the Sabie or Mac Mac rivers are available.Guided or unguided trails can be undertaken. These trails are ideal for bird watching - a nature lover's dream! Abseiling Spectacular views across the Lowveld The abseil takes place from a massive granite outcrop, between Hazyview and the Kruger Park. The site offers spectacular views across the Lowveld, Sabie River and Kruger National Park, elevated well above the surrounding area, which makes "going over the edge" a breathtaking experience! A minimum of 2 abseils per person are undertaken. The rate includes the transfer from the Sabie River adventure centre to the abseil site and return, and includes soft drinks. Archery "long-bows" & "target games". Kruger Park Drives xperience South Africa's largest and most famous game reserve, from an open vehicle. An experienced guide will share his/her knowledge of the bush with you while in radio contact with other game viewing vehicles to maximize viewing opportunities. Morning safari in Kruger National Park, departing shortly before gate opening. Exact pickup time will be given at time of booking. All our safaris are conducted in open safari vehicles specially designed for your safety and is the optimum game viewing platform. Your guide has intimate knowledge of the area, fauna and flora, for you to make the most of your safari. A comfort stop will be made around breakfast time. If you are on a dinner bed and breakfast basis, please ask your overnight establishment to pack a picnic breakfast for you. You will be dropped off at your hotel at around 12h30 again. Includes entrances only. A full day safari combines both of the above safaris. Why not take along your swimming trunks and relax by the pool at Skukuza day visitors centre, depending on the safari of the day, of which you will be notified the evening before departure, waiting for the afternoon drive or have a bite to eat. Includes entrances only. Kapama Night Drive Commencing in the early afternoon, the excursion includes bush sundowners and lapa dinner. Experience the bush as nocturnal creatures appear from their day time resting places As you head off into to the bush, your ranger will share with you the beauty and intrigue of the African Bush. He/she will share with you some of the myths and beliefs of times gone by, pointing out various interesting medicinal, and herbal plants and shrubs. Naturally game viewing en route, stopping for birds, and all things bush. Full Day Lowveld Panorama Tour Spend a full day marveling at Mpumalanga's most spectacular scenery. Including lunch. Visit the 3rd largest canyon in the world, fondly known to us as the panorama route. Sites that will be visited en- route, 3 Rondawels, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Gods Window, a light lunch in Graskop, in the afternoon visiting the sleepy old gold mining town of Pilgrims Rest returning to your hotel late afternoon. Relax in air-conditioned comfort with an experienced guide.
TGCSA Star Grading FacilitiesAs we only accommodate 8 chalet guests at a time, our hosts see to your every need, ensuring that you experience he highest levels of service, comfort and privacy. |
