CYBELE FOREST LODGE & SPA Class ★★★★★

For the traveler looking for a laid back, old-world pace instead of the hustle and bustle of today’s modern and fast-moving world, the Cybele Forest Lodge and Spa is the ideal retreat. Cybele stands out as one of the more unique locations in South Africa, offering a spa located in a quaint forest setting, free-standing lodges full of all the charm and appeal one would expect from Africa, and a host of other features including a world-class restaurant, a bar, gym, and plenty of activities.

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Cybele is a nearly 300 acre resort located in a subtropical climate. For many, this is the perfect opportunity to take a lazy vacation and to enjoy a chilled glass of beer, a romantic poolside lunch, and perhaps some horseback riding. Visitors aren’t bombarded with the heat and humidity of other locations; this lodge and spa is all about relaxation and not physical taxation.

Cybele Forest Lodge – White River

• Quaint and charming, Cybele Forest Lodge is ideal for sightseers, those needing lodging on their way to safari, or anyone wishing to stay in luxurious accommodations
• 12 free-standing, spacious units on 300 acres means that, even with a packed house, guests can enjoy total privacy if they so choose
• Completely modernized for luxury by owners Barbara and Rupert Jeffries: heated pools, new espresso machines, stylized bathrooms, and much more

Cybele Forest Restaurant

• World renowned Chef Grant Parker is a highly trained and cutting-edge master of the culinary arts, mixing and matching items to create a blended menu that’s sure to satisfy everyone
• Bistro style setting and menu offers guests a wide variety of items to choose from, from a sample tasting menu to an a la Carte menu
• Cocktail and wine bar with a wide selection of local favorites and other choices from around the globe

Accommodation

• Imaginative lodges featuring walled gardens, original artwork, old-world design touches, stocked mini bars, all blending perfectly into the serene surroundings
• Every lodge features a large master bed and bath, with outdoor shower options
• Four different types of suite to choose from: Cottages, luxury cottages, suites, and one large forest suite
• Up to 28 guests at one time

Property Amenities

• Health spa
• Gym
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Fireplaces
• Patios

Facilities

• Satellite TV
• Internet access
• Under floor heating
• Fireplaces

Activities

• Hiking trails
• Gym
• Spa
• Trout fishing
• Horseback riding

Check In/Check Out Times

• Check in after 13:00
• Check out before 11:00

Credit Cards Accepted

• American Express
• Discover
• Master Card
• Visa

Directions

To reach the lodge, follow the Kiepersol turnoff east of Sabie, located on the R536. You want to follow this road for 6 and ¼ miles, then take a left on a road marked Whitewaters. From there, you will begin to see the Cybele signs. As an alternate path, follow the signs near R40 in the White River and Hazyview regions.