Serenity Mountain And Forest Lodge - Premium Stays in Malalane

The lodge offers Upstairs and Downstairs Suites with Lake View, Suites with River View, and a Family Suite. Each room has a private bathroom, bar fridge, coffee and tea supplies, and electric blankets. Some units include a kitchenette. Rooms have no air conditioning or TV; the focus is on natural surroundings. Lake View rooms sit near a stream, while River View suites have a private deck.

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Chefs Meshack and Portia prepare dishes like bobotie spring rolls, pea and coriander soup, chicken Ballentine, and caramel cheesecake. Dinner costs R250 for the main course; starters and dessert are extra. The menu changes daily with two choices. Guests with dietary requirements can inform staff. Picnic baskets are available for day trips.

An outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and sun loungers overlooks the forest. The spa offers Swedish and hot stone massages, plus other treatments. Hiking trails include a 6 km route through streams and up the mountain (good shoes required). Game drives and cultural tours can be arranged. The property also has a picnic area with hammocks and an outdoor fireplace.

The lodge is 12 km outside Malelane, on the outskirts of Kruger National Park. The Malelane Gate is a 10-minute drive from the main road. Access requires a 40-minute gravel road drive; a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. There is no cellphone reception, but free WiFi is available in rooms and at the restaurant. The surrounding area offers wildlife sightings including giraffes and buck.

Serenity Mountain and Forest Lodge is an adults-only property. Services include free parking, airport shuttle, daily housekeeping, ironing, packed lunches, and safety deposit boxes. The lodge provides key access, fire extinguishers, and invoices. Staff are friendly and attentive, with special mentions for Themba, Thato, and Tumelo. Note that payment policies may differ from booking platforms.