Cybele Forest Lodge & Health Spa


Cybele Forest Lodge & Health Spa, a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux chain, is situated high up in a 300 acre private forest surrounded by timber plantations, mountain and meadows. Close to all Mpumalanga’s wonders, Cybele is delightfully furnished and offers exceptionally comfortable accommodation ranging from spacious cottages to the ultra luxurious Paddock Suites and the state-of-the-art Forest Suite, with all suites having their own private heated pools within a walled garden. The Spa Forest health spa at Cybele is set in a private, peaceful walled garden and offers a full range of treatments, including a hydrotherapy bath. Renowned for its food, Cybele’s restaurant has been described among the country’s best.


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WALKS: THERE ARE SOME SUPERB WALKS ON THE 300 ACRE PROPERTY, THE MOST POPULAR OF WHICH IS DOWN THROUGH THE FOREST TO THE RIVER AND ALONG TO THE WATERFALL.

HORSE-RIDING: THEY HAVE THEIR OWN STABLES ON THE PROPERTY AND THE GROOM CAN TAKE GUESTS OUT ON BREATHTAKING HORSE RIDES THROUGH THE FORESTS.

GYMNASIUM: THEY HAVE RECENTLY OPENED A FULLY EQUIPPED GYMNASIUM AT CYBELE, PERFECTLY COMPLEMENTING THE RANGE OF TREATMENTS, THERAPIES AND PACKAGES AVAILABLE AT THE SPA.

SHOPPING: THERAPY AT CYBELE – COMPRISES A RELAXING ESPRESSO, CAPPUCCINO AND COCKTAIL BAR ALONG WITH AN EXCLUSIVE GIFT EMPORIUM AND ART GALLERY. THE SHOP IS STYLED WITH MODERN FURNITURE, A LARGE SANDSTONE FIREPLACE, 18 GLOBE CHANDELIER, FULL SATELLITE TELEVISION AND CD PLAYER AND STEREO. A SELECTION OF BOOKS AND MAGAZINES ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR PLEASURE. THERAPY ALSO OFFERS LIGHT MEALS, CAKES AND CONFECTIONARY. IT IS THE IDEAL VENUE FOR A CHILLED GLASS OF WINE AND RELAXATION.

SWIMMING POOL: CYBELE HAS A LARGE HEATED MAIN POOL FOR YEAR ROUND SWIMMING. IT IS ALSO THE PERFECT PLACE TO SIP COCKTAILS OR CURL UP WITH A BOOK.

BIRDWATCHING: CYBELE IS A BIRDER’S PARADISE. STROLL THROUGH THE EXTENSIVE GARDENS AND SPOT SOME OF THE MORE THAN 300 BIRD SPECIES – FROM COLOURFUL SUNBIRDS AND KINGFISHERS TO PURPLE-CRESTED LOERIES AND FISH EAGLES

CYBELE IS SITUATED 420 KM EAST OF JOHANNESBURG IN THE HEART OF MPUMALANGA BETWEEN WHITE RIVER AND HAZYVIEW. IT IS 40KM FROM THE PHABENI GATE INTO THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AND CLOSE TO THE TOP PRIVATE GAME RESERVES IN THE SABI SANDS

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Call us on 01244 355 550 or use our request a quote form online. Prices include flights and transfers unless otherwise stated. Prices are for guidance only and are subject to change.

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