Location: South Africa » Limpopo » Valley of the Olifan » Wolkberg Nature Reserve » TzaneenKings Walden LodgeKings Walden LodgeDescriptionKings Walden is an authentic, traditional English "Colonial" establishment, housing original turn of the previous century antiques, family heirlooms and African artefacts. The original homestead was built in 1904.
Kings Walden is an ideal stopover between Johannesburg and the Kruger Park. The lodge, situated in 3 ha of formal English gardens with spectacular views of mountains and low country, will indulge you in a grand old traditional atmosphere with spacious suites furnished with individual cottage decor.
On misty mornings, read a magazine in front of your own fireplace, enjoy the superb cuisine and relax in a tranquil environment. When the sun shines, order a picnic at the swimming pool, take a leisurely walk in the nearby forest, listen to the bird calls. Guests have free access to these facilities including a large swimming pool fed by a mountain stream.
Local attractions include scenic mountain drives, hiking trails, forest reserves, waterfalls, boating and fishing on several dams & a rich agricultural environment of avocados, bananas, citrus, mangos, macadamias, tea & timber.
Day hikes to Serala and Iron Crown Mountain peaks in the Wolkberg range, through indigenous forests and pristine grasslands. Rooikat trail along beautiful streams and waterfalls.
A quality fully-serviced guest lodge comprises five double bedrooms suites, with spacious sitting areas, fireplace, & kitchenette. A Cordonbleu kitchen serves traditional English breakfasts and cuisine dinners are optional.
The Kings Walden gardens have been named by the magazine House & Leisure as the most romantic garden featured in the magazine over the last 100 issues. Under the heading, Great Gardens and Memorable Gardeners , the gardening editor, Laurian Brown wrote:
The dreaming heights of Kings Walden, its bold vistas, intimate rooms, secret paths and poetic detail, but most of all its extraordinary spirit, make it our most romantic garden.
Welcome to an unexpectedly delightful experience. The owners David and Tana Hilton-Barber are committed to your comfort.
No effort is spared to ensure that your stay is a memorable one.   
Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 | AttractionsLocal attractions include scenic mountain drives, hiking trails, waterfalls, boating and fishing on several dams, the annual cherry blossom festival at Haenertsburg and a rich agricultural environment of avocados, bananas, citrus, macadamias, tea and timber. Sporting facilities in the area include golf, tennis, squash, bowls and horse riding. The Phalaborwa entrance to the Kruger National Park is an hour's drive away. And you can visit the Agatha Spa at the nearby Coach House Hotel for Vichy showers and mud-wraps, full body massages, manicures, pedicures and facials.   
TGCSA Star Grading FacilitiesSpacious suites in comfortable cottage-style decor with sitting area, open fireplace, satellite TV, ceiling fan, tea & coffee, room service, hairdryer, safe and internet connection (in office), braai area, access to gardens (picnics can be ordered), extravagantly large swimming pool, hiking and birding on premises
Directions
From Tzaneen take Claude Wheatley Street past the hospital and Station and continue for 12 km up into the foothills.
The lodge is clearly signposted on the left.  
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