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Serenity Eco Forest Reserve is situated in a densely forested valley surrounded by the ancient Southern Mpumalanga mountain ranges on the border of the world famous Kruger National Park near the town of Malelane. We are 45 minutes from the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
The lodge nestles approximately 250 meters higher in altitude than the Kruger National Park and therefore allows for a more friendly temperature throughout the year, a temperature difference of between 3 and 5 degrees Celsius less than the warm and dry climate of the Southern Kruger on any given day.
The mountains surrounding Serenity give birth to the Buffalo River, which meanders through this virgin forest and flows into the Kruger National Park through the Crocodile River, which is the source of water supply to many people in the area.
The lodge is surrounded by 1300ha of biologically diverse eco systems, a combination of true forest vegetation and mountain grasslands define the Serenity landscape. Some of the forest trees date back to more than a 1000 years and with that comes an abundance and varied bird species, rare butterflies, tree orchids, dragon flies and natural roaming game found in this reserve. Several ecological research studies are being conducted in this indigenous canopy forest of Serenity due to its absolute virgin state.
Serenity has been nationally classified as a unique and distinct true forest biome, one of its kind in South Africa. Every effort is made to preserve and protect the sensitive eco systems by minimizing our ecological footprint, conserving water, saving energy, using only bio-degradable products and continuously eradicating alien plants. We are proudly associated with: Birdlife S.A., Dendological and Lepidopterist Societies and audited according to strict responsibilities that adhere to "Eco Friendly Tourism."
The cathedral-like indigenous canopy forest covers nearly 500 hectares of the approximate 1300 hectares, with the remaining property covered in lush grasslands and rolling mountainous areas, supplying ample feed for the variety of roaming wildlife, namely Nyala, Zebra, Eland, Wildebeest, Kudu, Impala, Mountain Reedbuck, Bushbuck, Red and Grey Duiker and several troops of baboons and Vervet monkeys.
Experience chandelier waterfalls, well demarcated walking trails through the forest or partake in romantic picnics, wellness treatments or a spectacular sundowner drive overlooking Swaziland, Mozambique and Kruger Park, or just relax in the privacy of your deck and enjoy the symphony of forest sounds.
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