On Amorentia Estate, along the Matumi Trail, where people walk amongst Giants, we have built two remarkable and totally secret, little log cabins: The Matumi Lodge and The Mutzeeri Lodge.
These secluded log cabins are constructed from rough-cut pine planks repurposed from the 2002 Barnyard Theatre at Stanford Lake College, blending history with fine craftsmanship.
Nestled along the perennial Mabitsi River in a high-canopy rainforest, the lodges offer tranquility with the soothing river sounds and proximity to some of South Africa’s oldest Matumi trees, including “Lauren,” a 2,560-year-old giant.
Guests can explore the 2.2-kilometer Matumi Trail and the Clivia Trail for free, walking among over 10,000 Clivia plants and the country’s largest Matumi tree, estimated to be over 2,700 years old.
Rough-cut pine planks that were originally used to build The Barnyard Theatre at Stanford Lake College in 2002, have been repurposed to create finely crafted, self-contained, self-catering wooden cabins, built right on the banks of the perennial Mabitsi river, within the high Canopy rain forest.
These two, utterly secluded small lodges as they are referred to, are the ultimate exclusive getaway destination. You are put to sleep each night by the gurgle of the Mabitsi river, and it’s roar during the rainy season.
Matumi Lodge was built next to one of the oldest Matumi trees in the country, named “Lauren,” which is estimated to be nearly 2,560 years old. Along the 2.2-kilometer Matumi Trail, you’ll find five other large and old Matumi trees, as well as more than 10,000 Clivia plants that line both sides of the path.
Along the Matumi Trail, you will also find the oldest and largest Matumi tree in the country, with an age estimated at over 2,700 years.
Suitable for a family of four (or five with a squeeze), are located just 23 km from Tzaneen, at the end of a well-maintained 6 km dirt road. The Grootbosch Road and Amorentia Estate are both clearly marked on Google Maps.
Visitors have access to walk the Clivia Trail (www.cliviatrail.co.za) and The Matumi Trail, at no extra charge, while staying in either one of the two forest lodges.
Please review the photo gallery below for a glimpse of this serene getaway. A short two-night weekend here is like a great gulf of fresh air, repurposing the visitors for the great challenging world out there.
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R1900 for the Lodge, per night Friday – Sunday, min two nights.
Week days, R1700 per night, Monday to Thursday, min two nights.
Sleeps 2 Adults, 2 children – One king double bed and two bunks for children
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