Mafube Mountain Retreat

Mafube Mountain Retreat is a retreat situated on a 465-hectare farm in the Eastern Free State Highlands of South Africa. It offers accommodation in three self-catering units, ensuring a peaceful and relaxing stay. The retreat is set in an amphitheatre of colorful sandstone cliffs with stunning views from every window, providing a serene atmosphere for guests to unwind and experience the peace and tranquility of unspoiled Africa.

The retreat is located in one of the most beautiful areas of South Africa, offering opportunities for hiking, mountain exploration, visiting waterfalls, pools, and caves, bird watching, fishing, and canoeing. It is a 20-minute drive from the popular tourist village of Clarens, which has restaurants, shops, and art galleries, as well as an 18-hole golf course. Additionally, it is situated 45 minutes from Golden Gate National Park and a few kilometers away from the border post of the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho.

Mafube Mountain Retreat offers amenities such as a spacious lapa for special functions or gatherings, table tennis, darts, and DStv. There is a swimming pool, a trampoline, swings, and a plantation playground with a safe zip-line for children under 40 kg to keep them entertained. The retreat also provides braai facilities at each unit and offers beautiful walks, hikes, and romantic picnic spots with wonderful views.

The self-catering units are furnished with high-quality bed linen and towels, which are changed twice a week. No servicing of the units will be done during the COVID-19 pandemic for the safety of both guests and staff. The fully equipped self-catering chalet features three bedrooms (two twin/king and one queen), a bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin, as well as a private outdoor shower. It also includes a closed combustion wood stove in the living room and an open plan lounge/dining area with a fully equipped kitchen.