Khaya Ndlovu Manor House

Khaya Ndlovu Manor House is a luxury establishment located outside the small Lowveld town of Hoedspruit. It offers various accommodation options on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis. The manor is situated on the breathtaking 15000-hectare Blue Canyon Conservancy, which features the presence of four species of the Big 5 animals.

The Hoedspruit area is characterized by an abundance of Big 5 game viewing opportunities and game reserves with pristine natural surroundings along the western boundary of the Kruger National Park. The manor offers guests a chance to enjoy magnificent natural scenes, including well-established colonial-style gardens and the northern reaches of the Drakensberg Mountains. Guests can find relief from the Lowveld heat and humidity in the cool depths of the swimming pool, which overlooks a frequently visited waterhole amidst indigenous trees and shrubbery.

Activities offered at the manor include Big 4 game drives, bush walks, and birding excursions departing from the reception directly onto the Blue Canyon Conservancy. The manor also offers an exclusive one-hour helicopter trip into the Blyde River Canyon. Additionally, there is an onsite spa where a variety of treatments are offered in a lapa-style treatment room overlooking the waterhole. Nearby activities include hot air ballooning, microlight flights, trips into the Kruger National Park, the famous Panorama Route, visits to the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, Jessica the Hippo, and boat cruises on the Blyde Dam.

The manor's restaurant offers a mix of traditional South African food and contemporary cooking, with fine dining guaranteed. The chef, Shane Johnson, and his capable assistant, Princess, are seasoned experts in the art of making good food great. Shane has been in the five-star lodge industry for the past 10 years, having worked and headed up kitchens at establishments like Ulusaba and Leopard Hills.

Khaya Ndlovu Manor House is a luxury establishment that emphasizes exposing families to the African bush experience. It is suitable for stylish bushveld weddings or functions, offering understated luxury and professional and personalized service. The manor also offers luxurious pamper packages for guests to choose from to soothe their minds and relax and rejuvenate their souls. Children of all ages are welcome, with children aged 6 and above allowed to join game drives. The chefs can cater for children, and babysitting services can be arranged.

The Acacia Family Suite is a 2-bedroom, single-bathroom unit that takes up a wing of the Manor House. At 80 square meters, this suite offers a private entrance, 2 bedrooms, and all amenities, making it suitable for a family of 4 with younger children.