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Old Joe's Kaia

Guest House

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 34 reviews for Old Joe's Kaia
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Chivone D - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chivone D
With partner

Great.

Great, relaxing stopover to get ready for the holiday ahead.

Merina M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Merina M
Individual traveller

I left feeling relaxed, peaceful, well fed and totally satisfied.

Fantastic hospitality, comfy room, amazing, delicious meals, beautiful location, amazing ambience.

Jhf S - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jhf S
With partner

Heerlike en ontspanne oorblyplek.

Ons het weereens baie lekker gebly by Old Joe's. Die eienaars is baie gasvry en het uit hulle pad gegaan om dit vir ons gerieflik en aangenaam te maak. Die kos is besonder lekker en Marian het voorwaar baie moeite gedoen met die bereiding en voorsit daarvan. Sal beslis weer Old Joe's besoek.

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Lovely and relaxing place to stay.

We once again had a very nice stay at Old Joe's. The owners are very hospitable and went out of their way to make it comfortable and pleasant for us. The food is particularly delicious and Marian really put a lot of effort into preparing and serving it. Will definitely visit Old Joe's again.

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Pieter K - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter K
Family with teenagers

Uit die boonste rakke!

Wat ʼn wonderlike ervaring! Ons is hartlik ontvang. Die sit-en eetkamer was verlig met kerse. Potte vol natuurlike loof wat met liefde gerangskik is het ons begroet. Die aandete en ontbyt is uit die boonste rakke! Keurig en smaaklik voorberei. Probeer dit asb. Selfs al is 'n vegetariese dieet nie wat jy volg nie. Jy gaan so verras wees!

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Of top quality!

What a wonderful experience! We were warmly received. The sitting and dining room was lit with candles. Pots full of natural foliage lovingly arranged greeted us. The dinner and breakfast are top notch! Neatly and tasty prepared. Please try it. Even if a vegetarian diet is not what you follow. You will be so surprised!

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Zitha V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Zitha V
With partner

Neat and cosy chalet.

Very cosy and clean chalet with friendly hosts. Would stay there again.

Diane M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Diane M
Family with young children

Peaceful tropical rest stop.

Beautiful surroundings met with the most delicious dinner. Friendly service. Great peaceful stopover.

Arne M - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Arne M
With friends

Goeie waarde vir geld, vir 'n ontspanne ervaring in die Laeveld.

Perfekte oornagstop oppad Laeveld toe. Vriendelike en opregte diens.

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Good value for money, for a relaxing experience in the Lowveld.

Perfect overnight stop on the way to Lowveld. Friendly and genuine service.

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Santa A - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Santa A
With partner

Ons het vir aandete bespreek en was heerlik verras met 'n 4-gang vegan ete.

Tyd was net te kort aangesien ons net oorgeslaap het. Sou graag die plek verder wou verken. Die aandete was baie romanties gedek. Die plek sal beter beskryf word met een woord, funky!

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We booked for dinner and were pleasantly surprised with a 4-course vegan meal.

Time was just too short as we only slept over. Would love to explore the place further. The dinner was set very romantically. The place would be better described with one word, funky!

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers
Pearl B - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pearl B
Family with teenagers

Ons het heerlik gebly. Die eienaars was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Die huis was baie gemaklik en goed toegerus. Daar was genoeg warm water en dit was netjies en skoon. Die personeel was baie vriendelik.

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We had a wonderful stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

The house was very comfortable and well equipped. There was enough hot water and it was neat and clean. The staff was very friendly.

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André N - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
André N
With friends

Lekker oornagplek.

Lekker oornagplek en die beste aandete "by a long mile"!

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Nice place to stay.

Nice place to stay and the best dinner "by a long mile"!

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Joseph T - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joseph T

Die gasheer was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Ons is baie goed ontvang. Alles was gereed en netjies en goed toegerus. Miskien kan hulle net meer na toeganglikheid vir gestremdes kyk. Verder het ons heerlik gekuier! Ek sal beslis weer daarheen gaan. Baie dankie!

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The host was very friendly and helpful.

We were very well received. Everything was ready and tidy and well equipped. Maybe they could just look more into handicap accessibility. Furthermore, we had a great time! I will definitely go there again. Thank you very much!

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Corneli F - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corneli F
With partner

Heerlik rustig en fantastiese kos!

Ons het heerlik gekuier by Old Joe's Kaia. Ons het die aand aandete sowel as ontbyt bestel en sal spesiaal terugkeer net vir dit, ongelooflik lekker!. Dis heerlik rustig met 'n wonderlike gemaklike atmosfeer en wonderlike uitsigte. Sal 'n stappie deur die labirint sterk aanbeveel.

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Wonderfully peaceful and fantastic food!

We had a great time at Old Joe's Kaia. We ordered dinner as well as breakfast that night and will return especially just for that, amazingly delicious!. It's wonderfully peaceful with a wonderful comfortable atmosphere and wonderful views. Would highly recommend a walk through the labyrinth.

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Vanessa L - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vanessa L
With friends

An amazing experience.

Absolutely loved everything about our stay over, from the most amazing welcome, to the rooms, to the beautiful gardens and to the most amazing foods. Such an awesome taste, prepared with so much pride and most definitely the most exciting, tasty vegan foods we had. Well done to the hosts, you are such beautiful people. Thank you.

Bernard B - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bernard B
With partner

Lekker (vegan kos) en goeie ligging.

Ons het lekker gebly, die gasheer en -vrou is baie gaaf en ons (wat glad nie vegan is nie) het die vegan aandete en -ontbyt geniet. Ons het die aandag aan detail met die etes waardeer.

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Nice (vegan food) and good location.

We had a nice stay, the host and wife are very nice and we (who are not vegan at all) enjoyed the vegan dinner and breakfast. We appreciated the attention to detail with the meals.

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Mariette M - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mariette M
With friends

Interessant en vreemd. Dog, insiggewend.

Die eienaars is interessante mense. Dog, nié jou elke dag se koppie tee nie. As jy daar eet, kos dit jou R250 per persoon, en jy gaan nie vleis kry nie. Maar die hele ervaring was lekker. Lekker geslaap en lekker gebad.

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Interesting and strange. However, informative.

The owners are interesting people. However, not your everyday cup of tea. If you eat there, it will cost you R250 per person, and you won't get meat. But the whole experience was nice. Slept well and bathed well.

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Johan M - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan M
With partner

Aangenaam verras.

Joe's Kaia bied aandete en ontbyt aan indien jy belangstel. Die verrassing was dat dit "vegan" is. Dus geen vleis nie. Vir 'n vleis-eter was ek aanvanklik taamlik skepties, maar wat 'n aangename verrassing. Beide die aandete (4-gang) en die ontbyt was uit die boonste rakke en was heeltemal voldoende. Die kos was heerlik smaaklik en was versadig en tog nie opgeblase nie. Mariaan en Paul is baie goeie gashere en Mariaan weet wat sy doen in die kombuis. Daar was 'n lekker kaggelvuur in die gemeenskaplike area teen die koue aandlug en ons en die ander paar, wat ook gaste daar was, het gesellig gekuier asof ons mekaar jare al ken. Hulle het gekom vir die kos. Die slaapplek is eksentriek maar netjies. Indien 'n mens navraag doen oor die geskiedenis van die plekkie, dan gaan jy as ingeligte daar weg. Hoewel Joe's naby die hoofpad was het dit glad nie gepla nie. Dit was doodstil heelnag en ons het heerlik geslaap. Ons het glad nie onveilig gevoel nie. As jy lus is vir 'n bietjie avontuur en kos buite die boks, dan is die plek nommerpas. Ek is nie af van vleis af nie, maar ek was beïndruk met wat mens net met groente kan doen en sy maak haar eie "tofu". Dit was heerlik.

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Pleasantly surprised.

Joe's Kaia offers dinner and breakfast if you are interested. The surprise was that it is "vegan". So no meat. For a meat eater I was quite skeptical at first, but what a pleasant surprise. Both the dinner (4 course) and the breakfast were top notch and were completely adequate. The food was delicious and filling and not bloated. Mariaan and Paul are very good hosts and Mariaan knows what she is doing in the kitchen. There was a nice log fire in the common area against the cold evening air and we and the other couple, who were also guests there, had a cozy time as if we had known each other for years. They came for the food. The sleeping place is eccentric but neat. If one inquires about the history of the place, then you leave informed. Although Joe's was close to the main road it didn't bother me at all. It was dead quiet all night and we slept great. We did not feel unsafe at all. If you fancy a bit of adventure and food outside the box, then this is the place to be. I'm not off meat, but I was impressed with what you can do with just vegetables and she makes her own "tofu". It was delicious.

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Ann V - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Ann V
With partner

Baie lekker, rustig en interresant.

Netjiese, interessante plek, tuin is pragtig. Kamer was netjies.

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Very nice, quiet and interesting.

Neat, interesting place, garden is beautiful. Room was neat.

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Rinus L - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rinus L
With partner

Was die lekkerste om vir 3 dae net niks te doen nie.

Hier kan jy ontspan met 'n glas wyn, en net sit en kyk na die natuur.

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Was the most fun to just do nothing for 3 days.

Here you can relax with a glass of wine, and just sit and look at nature.

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Andre D - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre D
With partner

Rustig en gemaklik.

Vriendelik ontvang. Baie rustig en sal definitief weer daar oornag.

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Quiet and comfortable.

Friendly welcome. Very peaceful and will definitely spend the night there again.

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Lars V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lars V
With partner

Pragtige plek. Paul en Mariaan is wonderlike gashere.

Ons hoop om vinnig weer daar te wees.

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Beautiful place. Paul and Mariaan are wonderful hosts.

We hope to be there again soon.

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Megan S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan S
With partner

Super nice!

Cozy, good food, beautiful destination.

Magda P - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magda P
With friends

Baie gesellig.

Sou graag die tuin en stapplek wou benut, maar die reënweer het dit moeilik gemaak.

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Very cozy.

Would have liked to use the garden and walking area, but the rainy weather made it difficult.

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Elize V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize V
With partner

Dis 'n pragtige plekkie binne in die natuur. Die kamer is baie netjies, heerlike stoepie, diens baie goed.

Sal dit aanbeveel vir reisigers na die Krugerwildtuin om te oornag. Dit is wat ons gedoen het. Die reis die volgende dag is soveel korter. Pragtige natuurskoon en baie vriendelike ontvangs. Die kamer het aan ons vereistes voldoen. Daar moet net definitief melding gemaak word dat daar net vir vegans en vegetariërs voorsiening gemaak word.

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It's a beautiful place in nature. The room is very neat, lovely stoepie, service very good.

Would recommend for travelers to the Kruger National Park to stay overnight. This is what we did. The journey the next day is so much shorter. Beautiful scenery and very friendly welcome. The room met our requirements. It should definitely be mentioned that only vegans and vegetarians are catered for.

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Jim O - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jim O
Family with teenagers

Great!

Great service from the owners. A home from home place, but better! Great food prepared with such love and care. A real effort made by the owners to satisfy there guests. Will definitely stop over again. It is perfect. But more than that it is an experience to delight.

Old Joe's Kaia 's response

Thank you so much for this encouraging and lovely feedback.

Old Joe's Kaia
Paulo F - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Paulo F
Family with young children

A gem on the way to the Lowveld

Old Joe's Kaya is a little gem on the way to the Lowveld. It is conveniently located just off the N4 in a beautiful indigenous garden with birds aplenty. It will keep those interested in gardening and trees busy for a long time. The hosts are extremely friendly and accommodating. The vegan meals (we had the breakfast) are a must for all those who have not tried it. This is a splendid weekend break, and you can through in a vegan cooking lesson to boot.

Old Joe's Kaia 's response

Hi Paulo, it was really awesome having you and your family here at Old Joe's Kaia. Thank you so much for your kind words, and we hope to see you here soon for a cooking class.
Kind regards,
Marian

Old Joe's Kaia
Tinus V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Tinus V
With partner

Baie goeie ondervinding.

Het nooit gedink kos sonder vleis is so lekker nie.

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Very good experience.

Never thought food without meat was so good.

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Thys C - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Thys C
With partner

Aangenaam en heerlike kos.

Heerlik gekuier saam gasheer en gasvrou.

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Pleasant and delicious food.

Great time together host and hostess.

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Martie B - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Martie B
With partner

Baie lekker.

Was baie vriendelike en aangename mense. Verblyf baie skoon.

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Very nice.

Were very friendly and pleasant people. Accommodation very clean.

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Almari V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Almari V
Family with teenagers

Skoon en netjies, maar oor die algemeen baie afgeleef en tuine is onversorg - bied ook slegs vegan kos.

Baie potensiaal wat nie op die stadium so is nie.

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Clean and tidy, but generally very tired and gardens are unkempt - also only offers vegan food.

Lots of potential which is not the case at the moment.

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Anel E - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Anel E
Individual traveller

Pragtige natuurskoon en 'n baie interessante en smaaklike spyskaart.

Vriendelike diens en baie gerieflike en ruim akkommodasie met die geroep van voëls wat jou in die oggende wakker maak.

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Lovely nature and very interesting, tasty menu.

Friendly service and very comfy and spacious accommodaiton with bird song waking you up in the morning.

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Philip M - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Philip M
With partner

Die vegetariese etes was wonderlik en vullend, maar die res oud en onaantreklik. Seker die droogte wat tans heers.

Die mense en die etes wat hulle aanbied was wonderlik, maar die res is oud en nie baie aantreklik nie. Die droogtes het seker ook baie met die omgewing te doen.

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The vegetarian meals were wonderful and filling, but the rest old and unappealing. Probably the current drought.

The people and the meals they offer were wonderful, but the rest is old and not very attractive. The droughts probably also have a lot to do with the environment.

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Morné C - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Morné C
Family with teenagers

Sensasioneel.

Die perfekte wegkomplek vanuit die stad se gewoel.

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Sensational.

The perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Mandi L - Sep 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Mandi L
With partner

Vinnige oorslaap maar totaal die moeite werd!

Marian en haar span was UITSTEKEND! Vandat ons daar aangekom het kan ek niks negatiefs sê nie. Die houthut was baie netjies met als wat ons nodig gehad het en aandete was fantasties! Beslis die ekstra geldjie werd! Ontbyt was net so heerlik! Moet asseblief nie 'n moderne blink plek verwag as jy by Old Joe's kom kuier nie... dit is 'n rustieke, natuurlike, warm plek met tipiese Suid-Afrikaanse gasvryheid. Marian se kunstige hand is oral baie duidelik! En moet asb nie ag gee aan die mense wat kla oor geraas nie... dis sommer nonsies. Dis glad nie so erg nie! Baie dankie aan al die personeel maar ook spesiaal Ons waardeer die vriendelike geaardheid en hulp met ons tasse! Ons sal beslis weer 'n draai maak as ons kan!

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Quick stopover but totally worth it!

Marian and her team were EXCELLENT! Since we got there I can't say anything negative. The log cabin was very neat with everything we needed and dinner was fantastic! Definitely worth the extra money! Breakfast was just as delicious! Please don't expect a modern shiny place when you visit Old Joe's... it's a rustic, natural, warm place with typical South African hospitality. Marian's artistic hand is very evident everywhere! And please don't pay attention to the people who complain about noise... they're just nonsense. It's not that bad at all! Many thanks to all the staff but also especially We appreciate the friendly nature and help with our bags! We will definitely visit again if we can!

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  • Capacity: 12 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 15:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: N4 Schoemanskloof Road, Plot A39, Schoemanskloof Valley, 1207, Mpumalanga
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