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Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa

A Riverside Sanctuary for Kruger & Panorama Adventures

Wrapped by orchards and roses on the Sabie River, Summerfields blends nature, wellness, and refined Lowveld hospitality. This peaceful base near Hazyview puts you within easy reach of Kruger’s southern gates and the Panorama Route’s waterfalls and viewpoints. Expect considered comforts in tented suites, soothing spa rituals by the river, and fresh, produce-driven cuisine served in scenic settings. It is a romantic, restful retreat for slow days out and quiet evenings by the river.

Summerfield’s Rose Retreat is set on a working farm beside the gently flowing Sabie River, where the sound of the water creates a tranquil atmosphere. A spa and spacious, comfortable luxury tents make this an ideal retreat for relaxation.

- Mary-Anne Finlay - Tour Guide Since 2006 (THETA Registration No: GP 2432)

Price Per Person Sharing From:

USD 178 - 262

Open timber cabin with a canopy bed, bathtub, and deck loungers.

Highlights & What to Expect

Gateway location for guided Kruger day safaris from Hazyview.
Panorama Route highlights within easy driving distance.
Tented suites, Timber Honeymoon Suites on river platforms and the Forest Room for honeymooners.
Tranquil Sabie River frontage with birdlife and forested views.
Wellness spa on the riverbank with steam room, jacuzzi, and pool.
Garden-inspired dining at the River Café and The Kitchen, plus the Lapa Bar.

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Overview of Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa

Set on a working farm near Hazyview in Mpumalanga, the retreat overlooks the Sabie River amid forested hills and cultivated orchards. About 5 km northwest of Hazyview, Shangana Cultural Village offers guided visits to traditional Shangaan homesteads.

Location & Setting

Kruger National Park’s Phabeni Gate is about 10 km away and Paul Kruger Gate is also within reach. The drive from Johannesburg takes about four and a half hours, or about 75 minutes from Mbombela’s airport. Days are warm, and evenings bring the sound of the river and plenty of birds. Safari days in the park fit easily around spa afternoons.

Rooms

Twelve luxury tented suites combine canvas with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, Wi-Fi, a small fridge, a luxury bath and an outdoor shower. The timber Forest Room is substantially bigger than the tents, and the newer Timber Honeymoon Suites stand on raised platforms along the Sabie River, with freestanding baths and outdoor showers. Children under 12 are not accepted at the tented lodge.

Facilities

The River Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (dinner by booking), with a library corner and wide Sabie views, and hippos are often seen in the river below. The Kitchen looks over an organic garden and follows the estate’s farm-to-table approach. The riverside spa has treatment rooms, a steam room, a Jacuzzi and a pool, and shaded paths lead through the orchards.

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