About the Mountain Retreat
two bedrooms
sleeps four
"Immerse yourself into the wild, relax in a tranquil natural environment and go hunt that thirst for adventure. Removed from any amenities you find yourself free as a bird. Forget the concrete jungle and follow us into the cradle of the Crocodile River Reserve."
The self catering off grid luxurious mountain retreat has a large open plan lounge with fire place, dining and kitchen space. It features two bedrooms with large glazing and en-suite bathrooms, an extra guest toilet and an outside shower with heated splash pool. The spacious layout encompasses a sprawling open plan that seamlessly flows outwards onto wooden decking and into the mountain grasslands. The house epitomizes an indoor-outdoor living, with its open sun deck accessible through stacking and sliding doors. Here, guests can revel in the vastness of the landscape, lounging around the sun deck, braai, or unwind in the splash pool.
Expect total relaxation surrounded by wildlife and scenic mountain views nestled in the natural beauty of the Magaliesberg Biosphere. The Mountain Retreat is far removed from any houses with your own private hiking trails and easy access to the top of the mountain with 360 degree scenic views. You have access to 350 ha of African wilderness where you can go hike, mountain bike, climb, fish, kayak, bird and game watch in a private game reserve.
The house is entirely off-grid, powered by a solar system and rain water is collected. It has a separate drinking water tank filled with spring water. To conserve energy, guests are kindly requested only to use heavy-drawing appliances such as hairdryers or dishwasher during daylight hours.
Accessible by regular car, though we recommend a vehicle with higher clearance for ease of travel, but not necessary if driven carefully.
Entrance or exit to the property can be an adventure on its own. Depending if the river is flooding, usually only in summer, you might have to access via our back entrance. We will confirm closer to check in if you need to take the alternative route.
Uber or Taxi services find it difficult to navigate our dirt roads. We charge a R100 per lift to the main road (R511).
Address: 111 Lazy River Road, Hennops River Valley, Rhenosterspruit Conservancy, Centurion, Pretoria Rural.
Main entrance directions:
Total 5km / From the R511 turn into Lazy River Road and enter visitors gate with the provided code. Follow the dirt road for approximately 3,8km until you turn left onto a single lane concrete road at the sign of 111. Keep left until you reach our green entrance gate. Once opened you will cross over our bridge which sometimes is overflowing but safe to cross.
Back entrance when river is flooded:
Total 9km / From R511 turn into Gemstone Road. Follow the road for approximately 5,3km passing through Netso Plaas. At a small four way crossing marked by a 111 sign, turn right and follow the single lane road for 2km and keep left at the split following the 111 sign until you reach our south gate. Please be advised that this route is better suited for higher clearance vehicles. Contact us for pin📍
Check in to the Mountain Retreat is strictly from 15:00. If you would like to arrive earlier please book for hiking (day pass) or you can also take a game drive around the farm (recommended for SUV or 4x4).
*Please Note: Forestiva Farm is a nature reserve, there is a possibility you will encounter wildlife, insects, reptiles, etc which we have no control over.
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out at 11:00.
Email us for inquiry. Booking is secured after payment received. Payment is nonrefundable.
