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Emahlathini Guest Farm
We offer a variety of self-catering units each with a unique view with fully equipped kitchens, ideal for the single travellers as well as the large family. All units are open plan ,except the Hippo that has 2 separate bedrooms with in-suite bathrooms in the unit. All the units have braai facilities as well as its own patio/lapa. WE OFFER WEDDING VENUE AND CONFERENCE SPACE. We are looking forward to your stay with us. Piet Retief is about 20km away where restaurants, 2 shopping malls, street vendors await you. NB: YOU NO LONGER NEED A 4X4 TO GET TO US, THE ROAD IS NOW IN GOOD CONDITION GOING UNDER RECONSTRUCTION. -The perfect place to be if you love nature and quietness. -Backpackers -Wedding venue -A get away place for grade 12 classes farewell. -We provide caravan camping spaces. -A perfect quiet environment suitable for hosting chase clubs. -Are you a fan of fishing? No worry, bring your fishing rod to our small onsite dam and enjoy (Bass and Tilapia fish) You might also like to visit The Giant’s Footprint, (Goliath’s Footprint), which is about 70km (1h20min drive) from Emahlatini Guest House, (A 4x4 is recommended to reach the site since its off-road) Passports packed? We do day tours to Eswatini. With Eswatini (Swaziland border) just a km down the road, why not have a day trip or spend a night there. It can take around 30minutes from the guest house to getting through the border. A R100 road fee is payable via a card. *The border gate is open from 8am-6pm. A few suggestions are but plenty more to explore. Swazi Candles Centre in Malkerns, the centre is not just about candles; it also hosts various other crafts outlets, a bustling market and a café, which serves some lovely food (The Daddy breakfast is huge). It’s a great place to explore local art, enjoy some delicious food, and pick up unique souvenirs. Ngwenya Glass in Ngwenya. The shop boasts our vast range of tableware and African animals, from classical to quicky wineglasses, large centre pieces and one-off pieces made in our onsite glass blowing factory. Their glass crafted animal range covers the big five: Elephants, Leopards, Rhinos, Lions and Buffalo. We can also take you to Sebebe Rock (arguably the world’s largest exposed granite dome exposed about three billion years ago), and nearby there are water sports, slides and zip-line. Malandela’s Farmhouse Restaurant, Country Pub & Guest House is also a place you don’t want to miss out. It provides an authentic farm-house menu in a beautiful setting with a delightfully relaxing pub that offers draught beer with indoor and outdoor seating for one of the country’s finest sunset views. The place also hosts as one of the country’s best selections of local craft, design, lifestyle, food and gift boutique shops, offering a wide range of shopping experiences. It also hosts House on Fire and MTN Bushfire Festival, lauded as one of the most eclectic entertainment venues in the world which captivates and inspires visitors as they explore the enchanting spaces of the theatre and sculpture grounds. NEED A BETTER ROAD TO ST LUCIA, KOSI BAY, SODWANA BAY & MOZAMBIQUE? No worries at all, just visit Emahlatini Guest house and get the best route advice for your journey to St Lucia or Kosi Bay. -Avoid the busy and dangerous N2 freeway and travel from the N4 to Carolina. -Travel from Carolina straight to Amsterdam. -From Amsterdam straight to Emahlatini Guest House, Just a kilometre away from the Sicunusa/Emahlatini Border Post down to Lavumisa/Golela Border then straight to N2 where you can have a nice, smooth drive and easy route to N2 going to Jozini or straight down with N2 to St Lucia and Sodwana Bay or Northern Natal saving up to 2hours of your travelling/ driving time from the busy and dangerous N2 freeway (too many trucks and bad road).
Area Info
Emahlathini farm is 18 km out of Piet Retief, one kilometre from the Swaziland border in the countryside.
It's tranquil and peaceful environment makes it the ideal stop-over for the tired
rep on the run, or just a quick overnight stay on your way to your favourite vacation destination.
The farm offers a short-cut if heading towards the busy N2. Because we are so
well situated you can even spend a few days and do some sight-seeing.
A DAY TRIP to Swaziland is a must.
Units and Rooms
Hippo unit
Guests: 4
Fully equipped kitchen and private braai area. Two bedrooms - one room has a king-sized bed with an en-suite bath and shower and the other room has a two single beds with an en-suite shower. The kitchen has a fridge, induction plate, crockery & cutlery.
Rhino Family Unit
Guests: 4
This fully equipped, open plan unit has a queen-sized bed and two single beds (Extra bed optional). The bathroom is en-suite and has a shower. There is a fully equipped kitchen with induction plate, microwave, crockery & cutlery, fridge and outside braai.
Buffelo Family Unit
Guests: 7
This open plan family unit has a queen-sized bed , 3 x single beds, a double bed sleeper couch. bathroom has a shower only. This unit is upstairs bove elephant unit with balcony and separate braai area fully equipped kitchen
Elephant Family Unit
Guests: 4
This open plan family unit has 1 queen-sized bed and 2 single beds.fully equipped kitchen a separate toilet with shower only. Mountain views, and it is located downstairs below Buffalo unit with separate braai area.
Butterfly
Guests: 3
Open plan Family room with queen size plus 3/4 bed and an extra bed can also be requested ,with fully equiped kitchen bath room with shower ,with private patio and braai facilities
Chameleon
Guests: 4
Max Adults: 3
Open plan Family room with queen size bed and an extra bed can also be requested ,with kitchenette. The room has a bath room with shower ,with private patio and braai facilities
Fish Room
Guests: 2
Open plan room with double bed with fully equiped kitchen bath room with shower ,with private patio and braai facilitiesy whether can also be converted into Twin Room.
Giraffe Room
Guests: 2
Open plan room with 2 single beds with a Kitchenette. The room has a shower and private patio and braai facilities meals can also be provided upon request
Flower Room
Guests: 2
Perfect for the romantic coulpe,openplan room withKingsize bed with jacuzzi bath,fully eqipped kithenette,patio and braai area meals on request meals can also be provided upon request
Bush Hut
Guests: 6
This is a double story unit with it's own braai area. It has 1 bathroom and kitchenette. There are 2 bedrooms. 1 bedroom downstairs and 1 bedroom upstairs.
Houdkop Backpackers
Guests: 1
This is a bed in a 22 sleeper dorm. There are 5 rooms that sleep 6-8. Completely separate from the main lodge. Usage of the lodge is at an extra charge. There are 2 shared bathrooms. Communal kitchen and Braai area.
Ladybug
Guests: 3
Open plan room with double bed with fully equiped kitchen bath room with shower ,with private patio and braai facilities beds can also be converted into Twin Room.
