Paperbark Lodge, Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estate

Bushveld Elegance defined by this beautiful three bedroom villa, guaranteed to impress.

Experience incredible flow from outside to in, as this stylish home & the African bush combine to become one. Simply put, the design & decor are spectacular! Featuring stacking doors & windows right around the house, which have an incredible effect, leaving guest feeling even more connected with nature.

Perhaps the property is even more impressive after sunset, as the stunning lighting creates a fantastic, memorable ambiance.

Set on the runway at the Zandspruit Aero & Bush estate, those who fly in can wheel their luggage straight from the airplane hangar, up a few stairs, & into the house.

It will be difficult to leave the house & the spectacular view of the Northern Drakensberg, but for those who stay a while, there are a list of world-famous activities waiting to be explored.

Better to browse the pics, but by far the best is to visit and experience this peaceful, gem of a bush lodge.

What a way to enjoy nature & the Hoedspruit area, a true wild-life haven.

2 x King Size en-suite bedrooms which also have outside showers

1 x Twin bedroom en-suite which is slightly separate from the main area

Beautiful open plan lounge and kitchen leading out onto a stunning patio area with dining room table, pool and boma.

- Fully equipped kitchen with stove, microwave, ice machine, bar fridge, fridge and freezer

- Scullery with washing machine, dish washer

- Lounge with flat screen TV and gas fire-place

- Cleaning will be an additional R 350 per day

** Please note - there are stairs leading from the inside garden up to the roof - these are not to be used by guests. There are no railings or any safety precautions on the roof. No guests allowed on the roof **

Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estate Reserve:

The 1000ha estate boasts a 650ha wilderness area, where African plains' game roam freely. Zandspruit Home Owners can game drive, walk, cycle, jog or birdwatch at leisure in this untouched wilderness area. Giraffe, kudu, wildebees, zebra, nyala, waterbuck, impala, duiker, warthog and other smaller animals, birds and variety of vegetation can be found and enjoyed . Nocturnal animals include owls, bushbabies, aardvark, genets, civets, occasional hyenas and jackals, to name a few.

The roads throughout the wilderness area consist of dirt tracks, which are best enjoyed in a high clearance vehicle. The nyala trail mountain bike track meanders through the wilderness area for 20km. A great workout for active enthusiasts.  Horse back safaris can be undertaken in the wilderness area too, under the guidance of the instructors from The Equine House, situated adjacent to Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estate.

The bird hide situated at Hide dam, one of the 3 dams in the wilderness area, is an excellent spot to sit quietly and observe animal and bird activities around the dam. Freedom of movement, wide open spaces, fresh air and plenty of sunshine is yours to enjoy, everyday, as an owner at Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estate.

The Area:

Bordering on the Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit lies in the heart of the central Lowveld and is conveniently situated to explore the many game lodges, game reserves and other attractions in the vicinity. Here towering cliffs meet endless expanses of bushveld, where vast plains of marula, acacia, combretum and mopane woodlands accommodate a wealth of wildlife and stretch as far as the eye can see. It is said that Hoedspruit ('hat creek') acquired its name when, after a long and tedious trek over the mountains and into the heat of the Lowveld, one of the pioneers removed his hat and threw it into the cool waters of the Sandspruit River, declaring his decision to settle there. Visitors to the Hoedspruit area can choose to stay in exclusive private game reserves or in various other game lodges, chalets, holiday resorts, bed-and-breakfasts or secluded camping sites. Many of the reserves bordering on the Kruger National Park have had their fences removed and now form part of the Greater Kruger National Park, resulting in huge traversing areas of unspoilt wilderness. The area offers outstanding wildlife experiences and excellent game-viewing in the tranquillity and natural beauty of the inimitable African bush. The town's Eastgate Airport has been earmarked for upgrading to an international airport and will make this fascinating area even more accessible to domestic and international visitors.