Jatinga Country House
Jatinga Country House
Hotel
Let us take you to the Jatinga Country Lodge – a (holiday) dream with continental charm and luxury ambiance. The hotel is located in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, and only 40 kilometers away from the world famous Kruger national park.
You will feel like you traveled back in time once you see the building, which exists since the golden 20s.
The cozy Country House is located in the middle of beautiful gardens with fragrant and colorful flowers. The White River flows slowly through read more » the property and its wonderful vegetation.
The river and the picturesque village are both called “White River” and bear their names because of kaolin, a fine white clay, that tints the water milky white.
You will be in good hands at the Jatinga Country Lodge if you are looking for a nice place in the middle of nature and do not want to do without excellent comfort and the outstanding service of a world class hotel.
Recharge your batteries and and stock up on energy. The best way to start a relaxing day is a delicious breakfast; Crunchy, home-made cereals, tasty scrambled eggs, fresh yoghurt and juicy fruits.
At tea time, enjoy a cup of fresh tea and delicious sandwiches with smoked salmon and cucumbers. Sweet tooths can choose a sandwich with homemade strawberry jelly.
Fresh, sweet-scented flowers adorn the nicely decorated table. The wonderful high-tea tradition was started by Anna, the duchess of Bedford, at the end of the 18th century.
Jatinga is a paradise for couples and honeymooner because of the beautiful location and the romantic garden. It is a highly popular venue for weddings.
Jatinga even has its own chapel for this purpose. Talk to us about your wedding at Jatinga – we will take care of all details and a perfect organisation.
The setting is just perfect for a wedding: Champagne reception at the Blyde River Canyon, marriage ceremony at Jatinga and afterwards a honeymoon-safari at the nearby Kruger Park – it will be a dream come true.
Living
The moment you arrive, you will feel at home. The entire Jatinga Country Lodge team will do everything to make sure that this promise becomes true.
The Lodge offers only 20 wonderful rooms. The small read more » number allows for all units to have their individual charm and be designed with a lot of love for detail.
You have the choice between a 16 Superior Rooms and four Luxury Suites. The choice will not be easy; Classic English country style, a fanciful provincial style or the traditional Victorian style.
It doesn’t matter which room you choose – you will be amazed. After an unforgettable day you can for example take a full bath in the free-standing bathtub in the Victorian room and forget the world around you.
A private atmosphere and luxurious comforts are guaranteed in all accommodation categories. Most of the 16 Superior Rooms have an open-air shower in addition to the luxurious bathroom.
Each of the four suites are equipped with an open fireplace. Enjoy a crackling fire in the lounge or the bedroom.
Large cherrywood beds with crisp linen guarantee sweet dreams and restful nights. You also have the possibility to take an open-air shower. The private terrace is perfect to have a drink from your own mini-bar.
Last but not least, you can choose to stay in the exclusive Honeymoon Suite. A private garden with a shower and a small pool offer private and luxurious pleasures par excellence.
Activities
Relax, be lazy and regenerate – everything is possible at this small luxury lodge. You should spend some time on the wooden patio with the swimming pool.
Or you can read a good book in one of the read more » very comfortable hammocks. Cricket is offered for guest who enjoy a quiet activity during their vacation.
Birding enthusiasts and nature lovers can observe the colorful birds in the country of the rising sun – that’s what people like to call the highly diverse Mpumalanga Region.
The activities you can undertake here are as various as the country. A must-see is the world famous Kruger National Park.
The park is already more than 100 years old and home to nearly 150 mammals, 500 different kinds of birds and more than 100 different reptiles. On a safari trip you will also be able to see the “Big Five”.
The Blyde River Canyon with its gorges offers a breathtaking view with the Kruger National Park in the far distance. There is only one thing you should really not forget: your camera!
An excursion to the “Bourkes Luck Potholes“ will be exciting and informative. It is great option to experience the “gold-digger” feeling first hand.
A visit to the museum is very much worth the time. The thundering Lisbon waterfalls drop for staggering 100 meters. Slightly smaller but no less beautiful are the Mac Mac Falls. They were named by Scottish gold-diggers, who tried their luck here.
Shopping, theater and an old car museum – these are just some examples of the numerous leisure options you enjoy here. Be inspired by the South African dream!
