Fodor's Expert Review Jatinga Country Lodge and Restaurant
Jatinga Rd., White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa
This charming boutique hotel, on the banks of the White River, is only a short drive from Kruger Park, and it was originally a 1920s hunting lodge. Rooms, most of which have private gardens and outside showers, are individually furnished in colonial, Victorian, Provençal, or English-country styles. High tea, which includes cucumber sandwiches and cream scones, is a specialty. Sip an evening sundowner, before dining on superb county-style cuisine under the stars ($$). Fly-in guests receive complimentary transfers to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, only 4½ km (3 mi) from the lodge. Balloon flights, helicopter trips, Kruger Park excursions, and scenic trips can be arranged.
PROS
- good food
- friendly staff
- old colonial charm
CONS
- service tends to be slow when lodge is full
- decor a little worn
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Rate Includes: Some meals