The Phomola Manor

Your private holiday retreat in The Greater Kruger

Exclusive use

We offer the exclusive use of Phomola Manor to ensure you get the best value for money and most private experience you and your guests long for. If you are a lover of the bushveld looking for an authentic South African holiday, this is the place to be.

The Manor will be booked as a unit for exclusive use. The Manor consists of four bedrooms, each with access to its own private bathroom ensuite.

We allow a maximum of 4-6 guests at a time. Minimum stay is two nights.

Big 5 sightings from your private pool

The elevated viewing deck has a magnificent pool overlooking a dried-up riverbed and part of Grietjie Private Nature Reserve. Large herds of elephants are often spotted passing by on their way to the private waterhole located outside the property’s main entrance. This includes other game, such as antelope, lions and other smaller critters.

Game drives and birdwatching

Join our experienced field guide for an early morning or sunset game drive in an authentic safari vehicle. Learn about the surrounding flora and fauna and see wildlife in its natural habitat, untamed and untouched. Being host to more than 250+ bird species the Phomola Manor is also the perfect destination for birdwatching or bird enthusiasts. 3 hour game drive (morning or afternoon)

Attractions

Go on a Hot Air Balloon ride in Hoedspruit or take a boat trip on the Olifants River at the Olifants River Safaris 37km away towards Phalaborwa. The Phalaborwa Gate to the Kruger National Park is only 30km from Phomola Manor

Self-catering

Phomola Manor has a spacious fully equipped kitchen and an outside braai area at your disposal.

Additional features

100% off the grid (solar system)
Free Wi-Fi
Secure and Free Parking
Fans & Airconditioning
Purified drinking water (reverse osmosis system)
Daily Housekeeping
Laundry Service at extra cost
Shuttle service at extra cost
Large private garden area

FAQ

Phomola Manor consists of 4 bedrooms,  3 of which have queen beds and one bedroom with two 3/4 beds. Each bedroom has its own bathroom ensuite fitted with a shower (one with full bath and shower).

Phomola Manor consists of 4 bedrooms,  3 of which have queen beds and one bedroom with two 3/4 beds. Each bedroom has its own bathroom ensuite fitted with a shower (one with full bath and shower).

To give you the exclusive feel, the main house is booked as a unit, so it will only be you and your guests for the duration of your stay. Your friendly hosts live on the property and will be able to assist if needed be.

Phomola Manor has its own game viewer vehicle and our guides are FGASA registered .

Morning and Evening game drives are available
 
 3 Hour drive at an additional cost

Yes. We offer a large indoor kitchen with living room and a decent outdoor braai area for your exclusive use. Meals can be arranged on request at an additional cost.

We are 27km away from Phalaborwa airport and 60km away from Hoedspruit Airport. If you were to fly internationally you would land in OR Tambo Airport and would be able to either use our shuttle service to the property which is a lengthy drive of around 5h30 hrs. Alternatively, one could fly from OR Tambo Airport to Phalaborwa/Hoedspruit Airport directly, we will collect you once landing at Phalaborwa/Hoedspruit Airport.

Unfortunately, the reserve does not allow self drives for various reasons. For the safety of our guests, Phomola Manor does, however, offer guided game drives.

Please check our policy on our booking page.

We allow children 10 years or older. Children fall within the sharing rates.

Although we have 4 bedrooms and bathrooms, we unfortunately can only allow 6 guests at a time to stay within reserve regulations. 

You are welcome to check in from 14h00pm. Check out is at 10h00am.