The Best Pet-Friendly Accommodations in Mpumalanga
If you’re looking for breathtaking beauty, Mpumalanga is the place to visit. Here, in the “Place where the Sun Rises,” you’ll see various sights. This includes the Lowveld’s rich vegetation, towering mountain peaks, and rolling meadows. Most visitors come to Mpumalanga for exciting outdoor adventures and to participate in various outdoor activities. Visitors go rock climbing and birdwatching to hiking and fishing. You can explore unique destinations with the whole family, including your furry friend. Here are our top pics for pet-friendly accommodation in Mpumalanga that you and your pet will love.
1 Komati Gorge Lodge Machadodorp
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Komati Gorge Lodge is a pet-friendly accommodation in Mpumalanga that allows your little furry friends to join you on holiday. Bring your family and relax in this hamlet of thatched cottages, which provides affordable luxury in a beautiful setting. Pets stay free. All small breed dogs are guaranteed to love it but be prepared for their newfound ‘farm dog identity. They are bound to enjoy the open spaces and places to explore. Komati Gorge Lodge Machadodorp has more than 2500 hectares. Its thorn bushveld and highveld grassland offer an unparalleled experience to lovers of the outdoors. Whether your interest is fishing, birdwatching, wildlife, boating, walking, or just relaxing in a beautiful, tranquil setting, you’ll find what you want and more at Komati Gorge. Find out more about the accommodation here.
2 The Kingfisher Country Cottages and Trout Lodge
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The Kingfisher Country Cottages and Trout Lodge offer the synergy of comfort, sophistication, luxury, simplicity, and relaxation, as well as pet-friendly accommodations in Mpumalanga. All this and more just 2½ hours from Johannesburg or Pretoria. The Lodge has pools below the 100m waterfall that are great for picnicking and swimming. The cliffs are also home to breeding colonies of endangered bald ibis. The Lodge has cottages with spectacular views of the mountains, pine forests, and the valley below. The cottages are all serviced daily, and dinner and breakfast are available to all guests. Each unit features a private patio with braai facilities and a fireplace for an idyllic break from the city’s pollution, hustle, and bustle. Find out more about The Kingfisher Country Cottages here.
3 Black Leopard Mountain Lodge
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Nestled in Thabo Tholo’s mountainous and wild landscape lies Black Leopard Mountain Lodge, one of the beautiful pet-friendly accommodations in Mpumalanga. Black Leopard Mountain Lodge is a self-catering, self-drive for 4×4 and 2×4 gem 3 hours from Johannesburg. This unique, authentic, and totally off-the-grid eco-friendly camp is set in a riverine valley. It looks up to the sheer cliff face of Lutla Mountain. Get more details about the accommodation here.
4 Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve
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Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve offers pet-friendly private self-catering cottages and exclusive campsites on the banks of the Joubert Spruit. Relax and take in your surroundings while hiking on well-marked, self-guided trails. The prolific bird life and breathtaking scenery will keep you coming back again and again. The property embraces an enclosed valley of approximately 257 hectares with some of the most beautiful mountains in the Waterval Boven district. Find out more about Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve here.
5 Talbot trout farm
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For fly-fish-loving fur families, Talbot Trout Farm is perfect! Talbot Trout Farm is a pet-friendly accommodation in Mpumalanga, only 2,5 hours from Gauteng near the town of Dullstroom. Enjoy our four exclusive, fully equipped, self-catering pet-friendly cottages with the best sunsets in Mpumalanga! They also offer mid-week, extended stay, and pensioners discounts. Get more details about the accommodation here.
6 Katrinasrust Country Estate
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Katrinasrust Country Estate has gorgeous pet-friendly accommodations in Mpumalanga. Their cottages are fully self-catering, serviced daily, and include firewood. A communal Wi-Fi area near the cottages is available to all guests. Please note that there is no cell signal on the property, and the Wi-Fi is a satellite connection, so it can be affected by the weather in terms of speed from time to time. Go and have a truly unforgettable holiday! The accommodation is fully fenced for your peace of mind. Find out more about the estate here.
These are our top pics for pet-friendly accommodation in Mpumalanga. Enjoy these beautiful hidden gems on your next holiday and before you go have a look at these helpful tips when going on pet-friendly holidays.
