A small, family-run lodge tucked into 200 hectares of indigenous forest beneath the Drakensberg escarpment. Wild trails, candlelit dinners, just the creek.
Forest Creek sits where the highveld breaks into the lowveld — at the foot of the Drakensberg escarpment, on the banks of a year-round mountain creek.
Anita cooks. Lando guides. A black Labrador supervises the front desk. Five luxury suites in the main lodge, four self-catering cottages scattered through the woods.
No televisions in the rooms. Strong WiFi if you must.
Most guests return within two years. Many have been coming for a decade.
Seven trails on the property, from a 40-minute creek loop to a full-day climb to the cliffs.
Three falls within an hour's drive.
Two hours to Numbi Gate.
Three courses. Stone walls. Real fire.
The deck. A book. Bed by ten.
"The most amazing stay — the perfect balance of luxury and nature. We could hear the river from the cottage."
"The forest is a truly amazing beauty. It's paradise. Thank you."
"Anita and her team cater for every need. We've been coming for years and the welcome only gets warmer."
2 100+ followers on Facebook · 22 years of returning guests
Most weekends book out 4–6 weeks ahead. We hold one or two for last-minute travellers. Book direct and lock 2025 rates for 2026.