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Riverbed Africa
Our vision is to be your one-stop destination when traveling to Lydenburg or the greater Mpumalanga area. Nestled next to the Spekboom River along the Mount Anderson Mountains, this exceptional place invites you to reconnect with nature. Enjoy a range of activities: explore our small forest for mushroom foraging, challenge yourself with rock climbing on cliffs, fly drones, or take a dip in our pristine natural rock pools or potholes or simply recharge in the serene environment. Our Guest House is a lovely three-bedroom, six-sleeper unit with two bathrooms, offering beautiful mountain views, breathtaking sunsets, and clean mountain air. It's a brisk thirty-minute walk to the Spekboom River or a fifteen-minute drive by SUV or high-clearance vehicle. The Guest House features: One en-suite bedroom with a queen bed A second bedroom with a double bed A third bedroom with two single beds Shared bathroom for the second and third bedrooms Experience the ultimate romantic getaway in our off-grid cabin, perfect for couples seeking tranquility and nature. This charming cabin has a beautiful, almost tiny-home feel, complete with an open-plan lounge, dining room, and kitchen. The private queen bedroom and snug en-suite bathroom provide all the comforts you need while being surrounded by pristine wilderness. Enjoy stunning views of the scenic River Riverbed in Africa right from your doorstep. For a unique Glamping experience next to the river, we have three tents: The master tent is en-suite with a king-size bed and a double sleeper couch. The second tent has a double bed and a bunk bed, with toilets and a gas shower a few meters away. The third tent serves as the kitchen. Though the roads to the Glamping site can be challenging, the exquisite, completely secluded tented camp, surrounded by the river and mountains, will flood you with feelings of calm and relaxation. Here, you can forget about the lack of electricity and truly disconnect from the world. For the romantic couple seeking adventure visit the River Cabin reachable by 4x4. Enjoy stunning views of the scenic Spekboom River right from your doorstep. Unplug from the world and immerse yourselves in this serene escape, designed to help you relax, reconnect, and rejuvenate.
Area Info
Deep in the valley lies our guesthouse with access to our mountain hiking trail and marvelous Spekboom River. Stay in our Guest house on the Gold Diggers pass or at our Glamping along the Spekboom, you've embarked on a journey of wonder and contemplation, it is a gentle reminder of the timeless rhythm of nature and may inspire a sense of awe and connection to the universe—a night to remember forever.
Units and Rooms
Guesthouse
Guests: 6
The first thing you’ll notice about the guesthouse, its spacious open-plan kitchen, dining room. There are three bedrooms. The master bedroom is equipped with a queen-sized bed, en-suite bathroom. The second a double bed, the third have two single beds.
Two Glamping Tents (4x4)
Guests: 8
Max Adults: 4
Reachable by 4x4. No Electricity. Off-grid. Pristine nature. The master tent has a kingsize bed with sleeper couch, is almost en-suite, the second tent has a double bed & bunker bed with toilets a basin & shower few metres away. The third tent the Kitchen
River Cabin
Guests: 2
This beautiful cabin, nestled next to the Spekboom River, is perfect for a young couple with a 4x4 who are eager to spend their time in nature. Wake up to the tranquil sound of the rambling river while listening to the cries of the fish eagles.
