Ingwe Cabin @ iKhayalamafu Nature Reserve

So comfortable!

Our hosts were so friendly and everything was just perfect!

Stukkie hemel op aarde!

Fantastiese verblyf! Asemrowend mooi, skoon, netjies, privaat, staproetes in die berge en kan nie moontlik nader aan die berge wees nie!

Very peaceful, comfortable and secure location, a bit shady in winter.

Very welcoming hosts giving good advice on hikes starting from the cabin, well equipped kitchen and super braai facilities. Cosy fireplace was perfectly set up with wood every day. Thanks!

Just perfect.

We had a wonderful, relaxing time. The setting of the cabin is just perfect, right up against the mountains. There are several walks to do, all well marked, taking you into the forests and nearby falls. Thank you to Paul and Ricky for sharing your wonderful piece of heaven with us.

Rustigheid vir jou siel, ons sal vir seker terugkeer na Ingwe Cabin @ iKhayalamafu Nature Reserve.

10 uit 10. Warm vriendelike verwelkoming van Ricky met ons aankoms. Die beste ligging uit en uit in die berge. Baie goed toegeruste eenheid, jy kan werklik amper net skoon klere en kos saam bring. Die res word voorsien selfs hout om die binne kagel en braai vuur aan die gang te hou. Werklik 'n juweel tussen die Drakensberge met 'n bergstroom wat kabbel in die agtergrond. Hier word jy een met die natuur. Baie dankie Ricky & Paul.

Excellent stay!

It was perfect. I loved the fact that it was mid winter but the cabin was still cosy with the fireplace and electric blanket. The kitchen has everything you need, even a corkscrew! Housekeeping is also done daily, and fresh towels too! Hosts are just wonderful, and the dogs were friendly too. It's a perfect getaway from reality and the world. Will definitely revisit.

Breathtaking escape.

The location is breathtaking, from the drive in up to and including the views from the cabin. The welcome from Ricky was warm, and you could see the pride they had in their accommodation and showing us around. The cabin was lovely, clean, and well-equipped with everything we needed. Lots of firewood was a huge plus, and we enjoyed the fireplace. The access to the reserve's hikes was an amazing treat; Nandi Falls was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven with us.

Ongelooflike mooi natuurskoon. Stil en afgesonder.

Stil, afgesonder en ongelooflik mooi! "Cabin" was skoon en netjies en alles wat mens nodig het. Kaggel was lekker vir die koue aande. Vriendelike ontvangs.

Pleasant, comfortable, peaceful stay with great hiking trails.

What an amazing time we have had! It is a beautiful place in the middle of the Drakensberg with very well-kept hiking trails. You constantly hear the water stream and are so aware of the beauty of creation. The cabin is lovely and very well equipped. The fireplace is a winner. The hosts are very hospitable and friendly. I can recommend the stay with great confidence to anyone wanting to get away for some peace and quiet, and ample hiking trails to burn off some energy.

It was a beautiful place.

What a nice place. It is clean and beautiful. The owners are so kind and helpful. We stayed for four days. We will return one day. Thank you very much.

Perfect for a peaceful getaway!

We had a lovely stay! Perfect location for the adventure seekers. We loved hiking here. We didn't need anything as the hosts cater well for their guests. 10/10 would recommend.

Enjoyed our stay even though the weather was not the best.

Enjoyed our stay with trails well marked on map and a friendly host with good knowledge of trails.

Great stay with numerous hikes to explore the beautiful nature all around!

We had a great, comfortable stay. The hosts were excellent, explaining details of all the beautiful walks and amenities in the area, and making us feel at home. Pack good walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen, a water bottle and you are ready to explore one of the most magical places around.

By 'n waterstroom. Digby die berg. Pragtige huisie. Baie voëltjies gesien.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Baie dankie. Ons kom vir seker weer.

Romanties rustig en goed vir jou siel.

Amazing plek, dit is nou ons gunsteling wegbreekplek.

Beautiful and peaceful.

We enjoyed our stay very much! We loved the view from our cabin and the hiking trails.

Fabulous location right alongside a wonderful range of trails.

We had an incredible time at iKhayalamafu Mountain Reserve. The house was very well-equipped and comfortable with stunning views. However, the number one selling point is the fact that it is located right next to a range of wonderful private trails that take you straight into the forest, up to the peaks, and across gorgeous waterfalls. The hosts were wonderful, and we would have no hesitation in recommending visitors to come.

Goeie berg wegbreek.

Goeie bestemming vir stappers, voëlkykers en natuurliefhebbers.

Stunning place to stay.

Cannot get closer to the mountains. Hosts were very kind and friendly. We would highly recommend iKhayalamafu. Stunning hikes and birding.

An idyllic hideaway in the mountains.

This truly is a gem of a place. It has an incredible location in the indigenous mountain forest, along with magnificent views and a cacophony of birdlife. There are excellent hikes and plenty of silence to relax in. Paul and Ricky are fantastic hosts, very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be back soon!

A little piece of heaven.

The most beautiful place. Peaceful. The birds are incredible. The cottage is warm and cosy with everything you need. The owners are friendly and helpful. I will be back again.

Ongelooflik.

As 'n KIA Picanto die bergpad kan maak kan enige kar. Die gasvryheid was ongelooflik. Ons het tuis en welkom gevoel. Die huisie is reguit uit 'n sprokieverhaal.

Beautiful cabin and surroundings.

My husband and I stayed at iKhayalamafu for 4 nights. The cabin is fully self-catering with beautiful finishes and is extremely clean. The site itself is magnificent - settled in amongst the trees at the base of the mountain. We took a walk one morning to Nandi Falls which is a moderately challenging walk/hike within the reserve. The hosts, Paul and Ricky, were warm and welcoming. We will definitely, without question, be back.

Prentjiemooi en manna vir die siel.

Ons het so heerlik gebly in die Ingwe chalet. Gevoel of ons in die woud bly. Dit is lekker privaat en goed ingerig. Die stap na die Nandi-valle is beslis die moeite werd. As jy oor die eerste bult kom, dan wag die mooiste uitsig op Champagne Casle piek jou in. iKhayalamafu is beslis die "khaya in die wolke"!

IKhayalamafu Mountain Reserve is werklik 'n paradys en die perfekte plek vir 'n breek van die besige stad.

Sien sterre.

Heerlike wegbreek in die berge.

Asemrowende uitsig, skoon lug, stilte, waterstroompies, berge en nogmaals berge. Wat meer kan ek sê?

Beautiful and peaceful.

Very well equipped with everything we needed. Friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Beautiful hike on the property.

Pragtige omgewing.

Baie goed ingerig en vriendelike eienaars.

A stunning breakaway for a nice retreat away from the busy world.

My wife and I had a wonderful 4-day stay for our honeymoon. The unit is very clean and you are truly secluded and surrounded by nature. The 2nd unit is about 20-30 meters away, and the owners stay in the main house up the hill, about 30 meters away. You get direct access to a large amount of hiking trails of varying difficulties. We only walked 2 of them, and they were truly a sight to see as you get to walk alongside the mountains and through valleys with the most stunning views. Occasionally, while out, the units are cleaned and tidied up. We did not expect this so we were a little surprised, but it was a nice-to-have. The braai areas are also cleaned daily. All in all, we had an amazing stay and would definitely come back!

Rus en vrede!

Dis pragtig en die wandelroetes is beslis die moeite werd. Een negatiewe punt is dat daar geen swembad op die perseel is nie so as jy warm kry moet jy maar stort!

Verkwikking vir die siel.

Die 2 chalets is afgesonder en in die bos. Die voëlsang waarmee 'n mens wakker gemaak word is, baie spesiaal. Die uitsig is asemrowend wanneer 'n mens die staptogte berg op aanpak. Die twee spoor paadjie, waarmee toegang van Monks Cowl parkeerterrein verkry word, verklap reeds die afgesonderheid van die ligging van die chalets. Die staproetes is baie goed onderhou en mens weet onmiddelik dat die eienaars trots het in hulle aanbieding van die fasiliteite. Hoogs aanbeveelbaar vir enige paartjie wat wil wegbreek van die gewone.

Uitstekend!

Daar is baie staproetes om jou besig te hou, lekker kopskoonmaak, fantasties! Definitief 'n wegbreek destination op my lysie.

Ongelooflik mooi en skoon. Rus en vrede.

Asemrowend mooi. Definitief elke sent werd.

Great escape from society. Cabins are superb and make you feel like you're in the middle of a forest, hidden from society.

Felt the stress of city live melt away as soon as we arrived.

Hidden Gem - soveel meer as die foto's.

Paul en Ricky was die beste gashere. Vooraf: Ons was nog nooit vantevore in die Champagne Castle-omgewing nie, en het vooraf vir Ricky gevra vir 'n paar aanbevelings. Sy het spoedig teruggestuur en ons het omtrent elke plek op haar lys gaan besoek. Tydens: Met ons aankoms was Paul gereed om ons 'n inleiding te gee van die area en die talle staproetes wat op ons voorstoep begin. Hy het ons deur die gewilde sowel as die moeiliker roetes gepraat en ons nuuskierigheid geprikkel om onmiddellik te gaan stap. Die huisie is ongelooflik en alhoewel ons net 2 nagte daar gebly het, sou ons maklik langer kon bly. Daar is 'n kaggel met genoeg hout in die kamer, 'n CD-speler met die beste kombinasie van golden oldies en 'n view wat jou mond sal laat oop hang as jy die skottelgoed was. Daar is ook genoeg dag-staproetes om jou vir meer as 'n week besig te hou, veral as jy 'n bietjie stap-fiks is. Al die roetes begin op jou voorstoep en word duidelik op 'n kaart in jou huisie beskryf en uitgelê. Hulle voorsien in meer as die basiese benodighede onder die selfsorg 'label', maar indien jy iets vergeet het, het die naaste winkel goeie voorraad en is nie te duur nie. Ons het daar weggery en reeds ons volgende besoek begin bespreek.

Rustig en baie mooi.

Daar was lekker staproetes, vars water en vriendlike eienaars.

Awesome, rustig, berge, berge, berge, natuurskoon op sy beste.

Ons het in die Inyoka Cabin gebly. Baie skoon, netjies, alles waarvoor jy kan vra. Kaggelvuur in die kamer het oortyd gewerk. Genoeg hout is verskaf vir kaggel en braai. Staproetes mooi gemerk, woude, watervalle, grotte, berge reg rondom, kan nie beskryf hoe mooi dit is nie. Sal defnitief weer teruggaan.

Beeldskoon, netjies en waarde vir geld.

Ons sien hulle binnekort weer!

Rustigheid vanself.

In die berge geleë. Mooiste uitsigte. Uitdagende staproetes wat jou onoorvertelbare uitsigte laat beleef.

Baie lekker.

Soveel hout as wat jy mee kan vuurmaak. Goeie diens, met 'n waterval net langs jou kamer. Baie spesiaal.

Asemrowende mooi omgewing.

Ikhayalamfu is regtig 'n juweel wat ons ontdek het. Die Ikhayalamafu staproetes begin reg voor jou deur en lei ook na verskeie staproetes van Monk’s Cowl. Die ontvangs was baie verwelkomend. Dit is duidelik dat die eienaars ‘n passie het vir hulle plek. Ons sal definitief weer soontoe gaan!

We really enjoyed the peace and the solitude.

The walks in the area of iKayalamfu were spectacular and wondrous. The rainy weather did not dampen spirits because of the beauty of the place and in spite of the rain, a walk was possible on most days. The beauty of the area is beyond description. Our hosts were most considerate and did everything they could to ensure our comfort in spite of the weather which was not ideal.

Fantastiese ligging weg van baie mense en in die ongerepte natuur.

Die vier nagte by iKhayalamafu was vir ons baie spesiaal. Die asemrowende natuurskoon, privaat wandelpaaie en gerieflike verblyf was uitsonderlik.

Ongerepte natuurskoon - toorberg.

Ricky en Paul, dankie dat jul ‘n stukkie privaat paradys met ons gedeel het. Dankie vir jul vriendelikheid en werklike omgee. Die besoek aan julle het vir ‘n magiese, onvergeetlike verjaarsdag gesorg. Die suiwer vars lug, die kristalhelder bergwater oral om ons, die besondere uitsigte en die lieflike voëlgesange van die ryk voëllewe sal ek altyd in my hart koester. Dit was fantasties om so een met die natuur te wees. Die kothuis is uiters gemaklik en ruim, daar was oorgenoeg vuurmaakhout (selfs genoeg fynhoutjies), vars blommetjies in die badkamer, ag sommer alles het getuig van ‘n opregte en persoonlike omgee vir jul gaste. Ons beveel iKhayalamafu Mountain Reserve beslis vir almal aan. Ons verblyf was heeltemal te kort, maar ons sal definitief terugkeer vir nog meer magic.

Magical Mountain and Forest hideaway

Privacy and serenity

Fantastic beyond expectations

It was great to share in a small piece of paradise even though our stay was short. We plan to return soon.

IKhayalamafu Mountain Reserve was a perfect start to our honeymoon.

This place is such a gem. The Cabin is cosy and we absolutely loved the fireplace in the bedroom. If you are looking for a breakaway, this is the place to go. The views are amazing from the cabin, and there is no better place to enjoy your morning coffee than on the deck of the cabin! We especially loved all the trails we could do. All the trails start right at your doorstep and you will get to see the most amazing scenery here. We loved hiking to Nandi falls, walking through the forest trail with all the small waterfalls and all the way up to the famous Sphinx and Crystal Falls. This place is just magical! Thanks, Ricky and Paul for having us. We will most definitely be back soon!

Plek in die wolke.

Dis waarlik beeldskoon met die forest op jou stoep en rustige strome, met baie staproetes. Waarlik die beste plek om te rus.

Fantastic location with wonderful nature hikes.

Very romantic location with the most beautiful forest and mountain views. Lovely hosts.

Lieflike staproetes en baie gemaklike huisies!

Dit was ons eerste keer in die Drakensberge en ons kon nie vra vir beter nie. Ons het vreeslik lekker gestap, geslaap en gekuier!

Lekker privaat in 'n pragtige omgewing.

Gawe gashere. Baie spesiale plek om te wees; natuurskoon en bergklim areas. Hutte baie gesellig en aangenaam.

Snoesig en weggesteek in die natuurskoon.

Beste verblyf om die berge ten volle te beleef en besigtig. Dis ver genoeg om weggesteek te voel, maar naby genoeg aan ander besienswaardighede. Die heerlike staproetes is in 'n goeie toestand en begin by jou voordeur. Groot, uiters gemaklike kothuis het alles wat jy nodig het, is baie snoesig en omring deur suiwer natuurskoon. Daar is ook oorgenoeg hout vir braaie en kaggelvure. Dankie dat ons jul privaat juweel vir 'n tydjie kon gedeel het.

Een met die natuur!

Dit was 'n ongelooflike ervaring. By iKhayalamafu word jy deel van die natuur. Baie gesellige, private huisie in die bos en berge met alles wat mens nodig het. Een van die mooiste roetes wat ons nog gestap het, van ons eie voordeur af. Baie dankie vir jul gasvryheid Paul, Ricky, Hector en Sheba. Julle sal ons beslis weer sien.

Fantasties.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die staproetes is mooi gemerk en die vars berglug was wonderlik. Kaggel en koninggrootte-bed ‘n wenner!

Ongelooflike natuurskoon, privaatheid en rus!

IKhayalamafu is ‘n juweel in die hartjie van die Sentrale Drakensberg. Dit is hoogs aan te beveel. Die natuur, vars berglug, veilige staproetes, vriendelike gasheer/vrou maak van hierdie verblyf iets baie besonders.

Asemrowende ondervinding, rustig sonder enige lawaai.

As jy rus en vrede soek, weg van die lawaai, is dit die plek om te wees, met 'n bosveld karakter daarby ook ingesluit.

We had a lovely quiet stay.

We feel that a register should be kept of when and which walking trails one will be on. We got a bit lost and it was scary.

Amazing views and tranquillity. Nature at its best.

Wonderful sounds and fresh mountain air. The views was awesome and the quiet nature surrounds you. Private and relaxing. This place is an all in one package. A must to visit. Just breathtaking.

Beautiful location, very peaceful, perfect location to unwind and get in touch with nature again.

We enjoyed our stay very much. The reserve is situated deep into the mountains, far away from everyday distractions. The forest surrounding the cabins are filled with cheery birdsong and the stream passing the cabins provide a relaxing background noise. Room service is great, and the cosy fireplace kept us warm during the night.

Ongelooflik lekker.

Fantastiese omgewing. Pragtige verblyf in die berge. Staproetes 'n belewenis.

Heaven on earth! It is so beautiful, peaceful and relaxing.

We felt so relaxed after just one day. Nearly cried when we left having spent 7 nights. Paul and Ricky are the most caring and attentive hosts. They made our stay so special and their love for the mountain is shown through their wonderfully well kept hiking trails, best hikes ever, for the exclusive use of their guests. Sheba and Hector, the Great Danes will be missed! Treat yourself and your partner to this dream getaway.

Dit was 'n asemrowende ervaring.

Dankie aan Paul en Ricky wat hul wonderlike stukkie paradys met ons gedeel het. Dit was absoluut perfek. Dit is beslis 'n bestemmimg ek aan elke person sal aanbeveel.

Diep-diep in die berge.

Hierdie twee huisies is ideaal vir enigiemand wat hou van eenkant-plekke, waar niemand ooit verbyry nie. Die twee huisies is in die woud geleë, met allerlei skaars woudvoëls daar rondom. Die groot verskil is dat Ingwe 'n dek het, met 'n uitsig oor die Sterkriviervallei. Beide eenhede is baie goed toegerus, en die eienaars verskaf genoeg hout om die kaggelvuur heeldag aan die gang te hou wanneer dit koud en reënerig is, soos toe ons daar gebly het. Die eienaars (Ricky en Paul) is byderhand om enige probleem te hanteer, en om advies oor die omgewing te gee (soos om die Drakensberg Seunskoor se konsert te gaan bywoon; waarvoor Ricky sommer vir ons kaartjies ook bespreek het). Die water- en sonkrag is voldoende, selfs wanneer die son vir dae nie skyn nie. Die water is die soetste wat bestaan.