Top Boutique Hotels in Mpumalanga (2026)

Located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve home of the ‘Big Five’, Inyati Game Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar. Inyati is located on the scenic banks of the Sand River. The elegant, African themed units come fitted with air conditioning, a mosquito net draped over the bed, a seating area and feature an private bathroom with a bath, shower and free toiletries. At Inyati Game Lodge the restaurant serves a variety of dishes and overlooks the Sand River. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar on the terrace while enjoying views of the African bushveld. There is a 24-hour front desk, and activities range from morning and evening game drives, fishing and bird watching. An airport shuttle can be arranged upon request and the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 65 mi away.

- "Cannot say enough praises about Inyati game lodge. The rooms are ultimate luxury. Every evening you arrive back from a safari game drive and a hot water bottle is placed under the sheets of the bed to just warm you through enough at night time. The bedding and bed itself are also one of the best I’ve stayed in ever. My wife even mentioned it may be comfier than what we have at home. The rooms are stocked with numerous types of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Snacks of Pringles and chocolate are also given to guest in the room. The food at the lodge is a real treat. Throughout the day from pre drive light breakfast, brunch, afternoon snacks and to main evening meals. The quality of all produce is of extremely high standards. Everything tasted amazing (especially the fillet steaks) and the service is that what you’d find in Michelin star restaurants. Game drives are the main reason we picked Inyati for our safari as it’s mainly about the animals and having the best chance to see them. It did not disappoint at all. Being in Sabi Sands is a perfect location and drives are with a set driver and tracker for your complete stay which allows a real bond to be built (Request Diff & Lucas). The drivers will do their best to get guests in a position to see what they aspire to most. Highlights of our drives were a mother leopard and her two cubs, who we were told all lodges had been looking for since their birth 7 weeks prior. A pack of lions feasting after their hunt of a zebra. Hearts of elephants on numerous occasions and 5 Lionesses with their 9 cubs. Throw in the daily sightings of Giraffes, Hippos, Impala, various birds and the odd rhino I don’t think there is a lot we didn’t see. Another nice feature is that there are only a small amount of rooms (11, I believe) this means that the accommodation would never feel overcrowded."

Located within a Big Five Game Reserve in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Misava Safari Camp offers a traditionally decorated accommodations with African bush surroundings. There is an outdoor pool, 2 terraces and a garden. All 6 air-conditioned rooms feature a bush theme. Each has a private entrance and an private bathroom. Guests can relax and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on the outdoor patio, sun terrace or in the dining room, all featuring traditional décor, wooden furnishings and loungers. The Misava Safari Camp has game viewing and offers game drives and walking safaris. During the day guests can sunbathe poolside or enjoy a picnic in the open garden, by night relax with a drink by the boma. Klaserie River is 1.2 mi away and the closest airport is the Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 23 mi away. An airport shuttle is available on request and free private parking is available on site.

- "- Amazing room and view from the pool - World class food - all personal are exceptional (Don‘t forget to generously tip in the end as they well deserve it) - 2x safari drives were amazing (saw all big 5) - Everything was just perfect Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience" - "My wife and I stayed 5 nights. It surpassed my expectations in all aspects of our stay. The game drives are amazing. The private nature preserve experience, while a bit expensive, turned out to be a good value. This preserve is adjacent to the park and the wildlife has unfettered access to both. The level of intimacy in the wildlife viewing just cannot be appreciated until you experience it. I do not think you could get this in a simple excursion into Krueger Park itself where you are limited to the public roads. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The food, accommodations, and service were all excellent. One afternoon the elephants dug up the water lines from the well. The staff worked thru the night to restore service by morning. Even this added to the adventure."

Located within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge features a viewing deck, lounge and splash pool overlooking the Klaserie River. The thatched accommodations at Ivory Wilderness is equipped with a wardrobe, bedside lamps, mosquito nets and an private bathroom with a bath and a shower. They all offer either river or pool views. All meals are included in the rates at Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge. Ivory Wilderness River Rock lodge specializes in guided walking safaris and game drives. The lodge also provides free WiFi, an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Eastgate Airport is 50 mi from the lodge.

- "Had a fantastic stay with my brother for 4 nights. The staff was amazing and the game drives were fantastic. really loved the camp and would highly recommend" - "Fantastic location with observation terrasse. On 10 safaris, the best guide ever (Wynant): he really knows what he is talking about, calm,…." - "Our stay at Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge was the highlight of the holiday. Danell and Wienand were wonderful guides and hosts and made us feel very welcome at this beautiful Lodge. Andrew and Siphiwe looked after us at the Lodge and we enjoyed every meal. The team at Ivory Wilderness work well together and make sure that you are well looked after."

Foxy Crocodile Bush Lodge & Kruger Safari's - No Loadshedding is an off-grid eco-lodge located in Marloth Park, 164 feet from the Crocodile River. Each villa is separate and each has its own private plunge pool and patio overlooking the Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. Foxy Crocodile offers its guests a full butler service for breakfast and dinner, including traditional African dinners. Each of the villas at Foxy Crocodile Bush Lodge & Kruger Safari's - No Loadshedding features a four-poster bed. They have a dining area, kitchenette and a lounge area with a flat-screen TV for live game-viewing at night. Each has its own private bathroom with a bath and indoor and outdoor shower. The entrance to the famous Kruger National Park can be reached within 15 minutes' drive and the lodge operates private safaris in a spacious safari vehicle that leave from the lodge daily.

- "The apartment was extremely comfortable and clean. The food was fantastic. Thank you Gail and your team. It was a lovely, relaxing stay!" - "Everything! Location, service, food, hosts, the staff, the houses are beautiful and clean. Best place I've ever stayed at compared to all the other places I've travelled around the world. Just wow! Friendly wonderful welcoming people" - "The location, the attention to detail, the privacy were top notch, the staff and the hosts were amazing."

Kilmorna Manor Guest House is located on a private reserve in Schoemanskloof. The property has a garden. With luxurious decor, all guest rooms at Kilmorna Manor have an private bathroom with shower and most of them also include a bath. Each room has a fireplace, satellite TV, dvd player, tea-and-coffee making facilities. Electric blankets are available for cold winter nights. Nelspruit is 28 mi from Kilmorna Manor Guest House while Dullstroom is 29 mi away. Kruger National Park can be reached within 2 hours by car.

- "Beautiful venue. The dirt road to get there isn't the greatest but once you arrive you are treated like royalty. Lorna is the perfect hostess and goes out of her way to make you feel at home. The food is excellent and just keeps on coming." - "beautiful place with beautiful gardens! food is great. you can wonder through the place and just read all the books during the day!" - "Beautiful gardens and home. Worth the longish drive! Wonderful hosts."

Offering sweeping views over the Mpumalanga Lowveld Valley, this 5-star guest house offers a fine-dining restaurant, a pool in the gardens and individually decorated suites with a fireplace. All suites at Highgrove House Country Hotel, Restaurant, Farm & Spa feature overhead fans, a seating area and views of the valley or forests. Modern amenities include a CD player and free Wi-Fi, and some suites have a private garden with pool. Guests can begin their day with an al fresco breakfast in the Victorian gazebo. During dinner, the Highgrove’s restaurant offers candle-lit meals accompanied by local wine. Highgrove’s spa and wellness center includes a sauna and massage rooms. Tour desk staff can schedule a trip to the nearby game reserve, or provide information on the area’s scenic Panorama Route. Kruger National Park and the Lion Sands Reserve are less than 6.2 miles’ drive from the hotel. Private parking is free.

- "A very unique old English property. Amazing" - "Absolute pampering and care for your every need. The staff are amazingly kind and caring. We love being there" - "Staff were very welcoming" - "Had a fantastic 8 nights staying at Highgrove House, it started when we first arrived as we were greeted by Tracy and Jolene the managers who were waiting for us as we drove down the Jacaranda lined drive. The quality of the room, furnishings was 5 star the bed one of the most comfortable I have slept in. the suite gave total privacy and tranquility. Breakfast served in the gazebo in garden was delicious and the dinner in the evening served in formal dining room an event. Each night a different 6 course menu was produced using home grown and locally sourced produce, Thelma the chef who had been with them for 25yrs had a master touch to producing top quality tasty food. We think the greatest asset to Highgrove House was the staff who made our stay so memorable, thank you to Tracy,Jolene,Danita,Edith and to Douglas and Nathaniel who escorted us back to our room each night after dinner."

Shindzela is a tented safari camp, set in a traversing area within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Guests of the Shindzela Tented Safari Camp stay in a canvas safari tent that is equipped with 2 twin beds and a wooden deck. Each tent also has a private private bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet. The Shindzela Camp is powered by solar energy. It offers game drives in open 4x4 vehicles and walking safaris. Guests benefit from 1 morning and 1 afternoon game drive per day per day, that is included in the rate. The Shindzela Tented Safari Camp has an outdoor seating area where guests can enjoy meals and Amarula bread and butter pudding.

Nkuhlu Tented Camp provides air-conditioned rooms in Skukuza. This luxury tent is 15 miles from Skukuza Museum and 19 miles from Skukuza Golf Course. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Skukuza Indigenous Plants Nursery is 19 miles away. At the luxury tent, the units are equipped with a wardrobe. There's a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. At the luxury tent, all units include bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Skukuza Airport, 14 miles from the luxury tent.

- "Nkuhlu was amazing. The view is exceptional and the property is unfenced, so animals move right past the tents. The tent was extremely comfortable and well equipped. The shower was AMAZING! All staff were very friendly and helpful I would definitely stay there again." - "Amazing views! Guides were so friendly and helpful! Such a beautiful place to stay. The bed was so comfortable and shower amazing." - "Perfect location. Magnificent views. Nature at its best!"

Featuring garden views, The Coral Tree in Nelspruit provides accommodations and a garden. With pool views, this accommodation offers a patio and a swimming pool. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and walk-in shower. Rooms include a kettle, while selected rooms also boast a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. Mbombela Stadium is 3.2 miles from the guest house, while Nelspruit Railway Station is 2.2 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 16 miles from The Coral Tree.

- "Absolutely wonderful place to stay and rest!" - "Their bed was comfortable and their room was modern" - "Staff hospitality" - "Our stay at The Coral Tree was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome that made us feel right at home. The hospitality was exceptional, adding a personal touch to our experience. The room was beautifully designed, with fine details that showed real care and attention. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, creating a cozy and elegant atmosphere. It was the perfect place to unwind and relax. Overall, The Coral Tree is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for comfort, charm, and great hospitality. We highly recommend it and would love to visit again!"

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is located in Timbavati Game Reserve which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge. The accommodations will provide you with air conditioning and a mini-bar. Featuring a hairdryer, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. At Simbavati Hilltop Lodge you will find an airport shuttle. Other facilities offered at the property include laundry facilities. The property offers free parking.

- "Everything! The location and fabulous views, the roomy and very private tents, the exceptional attentive and friendly staff, the food and of course the wonderful wildlife." - "Breakfast was very good. There was a standard menu and a daily special. The food quality was very good and the service exceptional. There was both hot and cold options (or both if you were still hungry). I loved the poached egg and spinach on toast (daily special)" - "The staff were all superlative"