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Beautiful cottage minutes away from Kruger National Park

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Mountain Cottage

Location: Mpumalanga
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1

Facilities

Balcony, BBQ, Car parking, Garden

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Description

umSisi Cottage offers upmarket self-catering accommodation for those wanting unbeatable access to the Kruger National Park, Panorama Route and all the adventure activity companies situated in the immediate area.

The cottage is based in the grounds of umSisi House in the Peebles Valley, close to White River in Mpumalanga, and is only 15 minutes drive from the Numbi Gate entrance into the Kruger Park.

umSisi is set in 60 hectares of pristine bush within the Jock of the Bushveld Conservancy. This exquisite location offers guests panoramic views of their immediate surroundings. To the south is Legogote Mountain (an imposing granite monolith known locally as the "Sentinel of the Lowveld") while to the west beautiful rock gardens lead to 10 kilometres of walking trails in the mountains behind.

The northerly view encompasses rolling farmland while the view to the east couldn’t be more different and guests at umSisi will be enchanted by scenes of an African village slowly creeping down the valley. This is Masoyi.

At umSisi Cottage we are priviledged to offer a destination that truly embraces the essence of Africa – its people, its wild places and its wild life.

Accommodation

The cottage is exceptionally private with its own entrance, covered veranda with exceptional views, TV with local channels, functional kitchen, braai (BBQ) and parking. It offers 2 bedrooms sharing a double shower room. Accommodation options include a double room and a twin room with two singles or a double room and a king room. The double room is our primary bedroom. Please notify us in advance as to what your requirements are. There is also a travel cot available upon request as well as a high chair.

Extras

• With advance notice, we are happy to arrange picnic hampers for your day trips and stock your freezer with delicious home-cooked meals to make the return home, after a long day, that much easier. Please enquire directly with us as to pricing.

• A collection of natural science reference books covering all of the region's wildlife as well as guide books and maps of the surrounding area

• A library of reading material to suit all tastes

• A stereo system with speakers for your iPod

• A superb security system which you can operate yourself

• Weekly or daily maid service upon request

• Laundry service at the main house for a small extra charge upon request

• Use of the walking trails and swimming pool upon request with prior approval ONLY subject to bookings at the main house

• A babysitting service (evenings only) available upon request, when possible with prior notice should you want to go out for the evening.

Kruger Park Safaris

umSisi Cottage is located only 15 minutes drive from Numbi Gate – the first, and most appealing entrance into the Kruger National Park. Numbi Gate is located in the south-western section of the park and its higher altitude provides a sweeping vista over the Lowveld to the east and granite foothills to the north and south. This is a high rainfall area allowing for a particularly high diversity of plant and animal species.

Kruger is the best-known game reserve in Africa. The park draws over a million visitors a year and the area hosts tremendous bio-diversity including within 4,5 million acres (2 million hectares) of natural bush - an area that could easily accommodate Wales.

We are delighted to be able to offer a safari solution for the entire family (some age restrictions may apply) that allows you to enjoy the Kruger National Park on a series of day trips in open game viewers (should you not wish to self-drive) while still returning to the privacy and comfort of your exclusive cottage at the end of each day. Please contact us directly for rates.

PLEASE NOTE: For larger groups requiring fully-catered villa style accomodation, please see Reference Number 14560. ... read more »hide »

Availability

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Change over day: Flexible

Seasonal rates

Start date	End date	Weekly rate	Week night rate	Week end night	Minimum stay
13 Dec 2011	01 Jan 2012	R4,200	R800	R800	2 nights
02 Jan 2012	30 Mar 2012	R4,158	R660	R660	2 nights
31 Mar 2012	15 Apr 2012	R4,620	R880	R880	2 nights
16 Apr 2012	06 Jul 2012	R4,158	R660	R660	2 nights
07 Jul 2012	02 Sep 2012	R4,620	R880	R880	2 nights
03 Sep 2012	07 Dec 2012	R4,158	R660	R660	2 nights
08 Dec 2012	11 Jan 2013	R4,620	R880	R880	2 nights

* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion

* rates are per room

NOTE: The two bedroom cottage is rented as a single unit on a self-catering basis at R300 per person per night in low season and R400 per person per night in high season. If the cottage is booked for a week (7 nights) then a 25% discount will be applied.

This rate includes exclusive use of the cottage only, all linen and towels, cooking utensils and basic food stuffs. Washing can be done at a small extra charge at the main house. With advance notice, picnic hampers and delicious home-cooked meals can be arranged. Please enquire with us for costs.

This rate excludes food and drinks, telephone calls, airport transfers, any activities or excursions booked on behalf of guests to visit the Kruger National Park or surrounding areas, car hire or adventure related activities. These must be paid in advance prior to arrival or settled directly by the guests themselves.

Extra Information

1. Children under the age of two pay 10% of the adult rate while children under the age of eleven pay 75% of the adult rate. This is in accordance with the discount structure used by airlines
2. There are STO rates available on request for tour operators and travel agents

General information

Property type	Cottage
Numer of units	single
Holiday theme	Activity, Budget, Golf Holiday, Luxury, Romantic, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away, Safari
Suitable for	Children, Elderly, Long term rentals, Low allergen environment, Families, Couples, Groups

Room information

Bedrooms	2 bedroom(s), sleeps 4 max. Bedroom 1: 1 Double bed(s). This is our primary bedroom Bedroom 2: 1 Extra large double bed(s). This room can also be made up as a twin room A travel cot is available upon request.
Bathrooms	1 bathroom(s) Shower room (Shower room): Toilet, Shower enclosureThis lovely bathroom feature a double shower
Kitchen	The kitchen is very functional and we provide all cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery. Basic food stuffs such as tea, coffee, sugar, cooking oil etc as well as cleaning products are also provided. Picnic hampers and home-cooked meals are available upon request. 4 ring stove, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Outside cooking
Meals	Advance booking required
Dining room	Seats 4 A highchair is available upon request.
Living room	Seats 4 The living room leads to lovely covered veranda with wonderful views. TV has local channels only, the stereo will connect to your i-Pod and the room is cooled with paddle fans and heated by wall heaters. TV, Stereo system, Wood burning stove

On-site facilities

Onsite facilities	Use of the walking trails and swimming pool is only available when the main house is unoccupied. Balcony, BBQ, Car parking, Garden 1 car parking space
Other facilities	1. Excellent security featuring shutter system and alarm for use when out during the day 2. Laundry service at the main house for a small extra charge as long as the main house is unoccupied 3. A babysitting service (evenings only) available upon request at R50 per hour when possible with prior notice should you want to go out for the evening as long as the main house is unoccupied Daily maid services
Other notes

Onsite facilities

Use of the walking trails and swimming pool is only available when the main house is unoccupied.

Balcony, BBQ, Car parking, Garden

1 car parking space

Other facilities

1. Excellent security featuring shutter system and alarm for use when out during the day
2. Laundry service at the main house for a small extra charge as long as the main house is unoccupied
3. A babysitting service (evenings only) available upon request at R50 per hour when possible with prior notice should you want to go out for the evening as long as the main house is unoccupied

Daily maid services

Other notes

Local area information

Location type	Mountain
Car required?	recommended South Africa is often described as ‘a world in one country’ as it offers the visitor a breathtaking variety of scenery, from desert and lush forest, to soaring mountains and vast empty plains. Culturally as diverse as the landscape, many visitors are drawn to experience for themselves the miracle of the peaceful overthrow of Apartheid. Others are attracted by endless golden beaches, big game, diving, snorkelling or bird watching. Whatever their reasons, visitors will find South Africa positively inviting with world-class infrastructure, transport and accommodation. umSisi Cottage is situated in Mpumalanga (‘the place where the sun rises’) which is South Africa’s most easterly province bordered by Mozambique to the east and the Kingdom of Swaziland to the south. Mpumalanga is a lush, land-locked province, filled with deep ravines, verdant valleys, crystal-clear streams, magnificent waterfalls and plenty of wildlife. It is considered to be the heartland of South Africa’s classic safari territory. Mpumalanga enjoys a subtropical climate and is very fertile. There are many huge plantations growing produce ranging from avocado pears to bananas to pecan nuts to citrus as well as hundreds of thousands of hectares of timber plantations. umSisi Cottage is a mere 15 minutes away from the Kruger National Park and 20 minutes away from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), which is the main destination for visitors flying into the Kruger Lowveld area. The airport offers numerous car rental options. White River, the nearest town to umSisi Cottage (15 minutes away), is the pretty floral gateway to the Kruger Lowveld region and can be found just north of Nelspruit (the provincial capital of Mpumalanga). Nelspruit offers all the modern amenities of a first world city from shopping malls, family entertainment, medical facilities and banking to tourism services. Looking slightly further afield Maputo, the buzzing capital of Mozambique, is only two hours drive from Nelspruit and is en route to the many pristine beach destinations that the country has to offer. The beautiful kingdom of Swaziland is approximately three hours drive from Nelspruit and offers a world of bygone African traditions and culture. It is recommended that you hire a car when staying with us for longer than three nights. On shorter stays, we are happy to arrange your transfers and Kruger Park activities as we know you won’t have time to experience the region’s many other highlights.
Local leisure activities	The Kruger Lowveld region is as well known for its spectacular beauty and adventure activities as it is for its game viewing potential. The area abounds with things to do and you can spend days exploring this magical part of the world. Historical sites and villages, old wagon routes and monuments mark the lives of the characters that came to Mpumalanga seeking their fortune. Jock of the Bushveld, the mining towns of Pilgrim’s Rest and Barberton - with Africa’s first stock exchange – are just some of the picturesque and colourful chunks of history to learn about and experience. In Mpumalanga, you will find something to appeal to everyone in your party - regardless of age and fitness levels. Kruger National Park Safaris umSisi Cottage is located only 15 minutes drive from Numbi Gate – the first, and most appealing entrance into the Kruger National Park. Numbi Gate is located in the south-western section of the park and its higher altitude provides a sweeping vista over the Lowveld to the east and granite foothills to the north and south. This is a high rainfall area allowing for a particularly high diversity of plant and animal species. Kruger is the best-known game reserve in Africa. The park draws over a million visitors a year and the area hosts tremendous bio-diversity including 147 species of mammals, 507 bird species, 114 reptile species, 34 amphibian species, 49 fish species and approximately 336 tree species within 4,5 million acres (2 million hectares) of natural bush - an area that could easily accommodate Wales. The Kruger National Park was proclaimed in 1926 with Numbi Gate as the official entrance charging an admittance fee of £1! We are delighted to be able to offer a safari solution for the entire family (some age restrictions may apply) that allows you to enjoy the Kruger National Park on a series of day trips while still returning to the privacy and comfort of your exclusive African villa at the end of each day. We have teamed up with local operators, and their experienced guides, to provide you with the option of exploring the Kruger in an open game viewer should you not wish to self-drive. These vehicles are hired on a daily basis and the guides are trained to identify everything from the smallest dung beetle to the great African Elephant. Due to our close proximity to Numbi Gate, you will be collected and returned to umSisi at the end of each day. Please contact us directly for rates. Panorama Route The magnificent Panorama Route is best known for its secret history, cultural heritage and dramatic landscapes as it passes through the rugged mountain range of the northern Drakensberg. The most spectacular stretch of the Panorama Route is the Blyde River Canyon (proclaimed as a nature reserve in 2004) with its dramatic mountain scenery and panoramic views over the escarpment. The 25,000 hectare Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve starts at ‘The Pinnacle’ and follows a winding path for 26 kilometers via ‘God’s Window’ and ‘Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ to the ‘Three Rondawels’. It is the third largest canyon in the world with a drop of 800m, the second largest canyon in Africa and the only green canyon in the world boasting a rich diversity of plants. Golf The Kruger Lowveld region in Mpumalanga province boasts some of the finest golf courses in the southern hemisphere. If you are a golfer visiting this region, you will have a choice of the following courses: White River Golf Course, Sabie River Golf Course, Nelspruit Golf Course, Skukuza Golf Course and Leopard Creek Golf Course. Responsible Tourism umSisi Cottage is privy to an African village called Masoyi where guests will be invited to experience the true essence of Africa, and its people. This ability to interact with the local community, and support projects that benefit them directly, will satisfy the needs of those wishing to promote the principles of ‘responsible tourism’. Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Fishing, Swimming pool, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Walking, Extreme sports
Nearest points of interest	Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (Airport) - 20.0km / 12.4miles Maputo (Ferry port) - 200.0km / 124.3miles Train: Nelspruit (Public Transport) - 35.0km / 21.7miles N4 Nelspruit (Motorway junction) - 35.0km / 21.7miles Mozambique (Beach) - 950.0km / 590.3miles Nearest Barpub: Casterbridge Farm (Other) - 15.0km / 9.3miles Nearest Golf: White River Golf Course (Other) - 20.0km / 12.4miles Nearest Restaurant: Magnolia (Other) - 15.0km / 9.3miles

Directions

1. Take R40 to White River
2. From White River continue on R40 towards Hazyview / Kruger Park
3. After 2 km’s take right-hand turn on R569 towards Numbi Gate / Kruger Park just past the Casterbridge Shopping Centre – SET CLOCK TO ZERO
4. Stay on this road for 10.8 km’s (you will pass the Protea Hotel / Winkler on right-hand side after 3 km’s)
5. Turn left at signpost to PEEBLES (if you enter the township you have missed the turn)
6. Our property is 1.3km’s down dirt road on the left, signposted D2, umSisi House
7. Take the right-hand track with concrete strips going up to farm buildings
8. Follow road along fence until you come to brown electric gates

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