Mafube Mountain Retreat Rondawel near Clarens

Mafube Mountain Retreat is a secluded guest farm about 25 minutes from Clarens and is a hikers and nature lover's paradise! It is situated in a stunning amphitheater of sandstone mountains, is child friendly and has very well defined Dinosaur footprints a short hike from the chalets. The Rondawel is large and spacious and accommodates 5 people. It is open plan with a loft bed room and is fully self catering. Stunning mountain views. The Rondawel is large and spacious and set in an amphitheatre of mountains with stunning views all around. It is thatched with a loft and sleeps 2-5 people. This is perfect for a couple, a group of friends or a family. There is a spacious open-plan living area on the ground level, with twin beds as well as a dining and a sitting area. The loft bedroom sleeps up to 3 additional people. The kitchenette is well equipped with a fridge, a gas hob, a small convection oven and a microwave. The unit is fully self catering. No breakfasts are served. Due to TV reception problems in the mountains, TV is only available in the Lapa or clubhouse. There is a small verandah and its own braai facilities. Bed linen and towels are provided. The Rondawel is one of three chalets on Mafube Mountain Retreat, Each unit is situated about 30 to 50 meters from each other for privacy with their own verandah and braai facilities. There is also a communal Lapa or clubhouse for the use of all guests, which has DSTV, ping pong and braai facilities,and is situated next to the communal swimming pool and ablution facilities. Please note that there is no TV in the units. On Mafube you can hike in the mountains and visit the waterfalls and caves, swim, bird watch, fish or canoe or simply unwind and take in the beautiful mountain lands of the Eastern Free State. For children there is a Plantation Playground about 800 meters from the units where there are special swings, climbing frames and a very popular safe zip-line for children under 40 Kg in weight. There are genuine dinosaur footprints on one of the cut walks and bushman paintings may be viewed by arrangement. Pony Rides are also available nearby. There is always a member of staff on the property, should need any help or advice. The Clarens Fouriesburg area is a area of outstanding natural beauty bordering Lesotho, in the Highlands of the Eastern Free State! The sandstone mountains contain many fossils and our farm is often visited by Paleontologists who come to see the dinosaur footprints on the property and to look for fossils in the area. This is the perfect place for a weekend getaway, a family reunion, or a group holiday or retreat. On Mafube you can visit the waterfalls and caves, bird watch, fish or canoe or simply unwind and take in the beautiful mountain lands of the Eastern Free State. Visit the art mecca that is Clarens for great dining, some sport, or even a bit of shopping. Should you really wish to explore the Eastern Free State, we would recommend a visit to Golden Gate as well as the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho where the popular Ski resort of Afriski attracts many day visitors. Mafube Mountain Retreat is easily accessible by car or bus but it has 3 km of dirt road which is not suitable for low profile cars especially in the rainy season. As is usual on farm roads, if you are driving a low car, you will need to drive on the higher parts of the road in places. There is no reliable public transport in the area Monthly and weekly discounts are not available during December, March and April, as those dates are oversubscribed every year. We want you to know that we’re doing our part to help our Airbnb guests stay safe by cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces (light switches, doorknobs, cabinet handles, remotes, etc.) before you check in. PLEASE NOTE In order to safeguard guests and staff from Covid 19, we will NOT be washing guests dishes or servicing the units while guests are in residence which makes it easy for guests to self isolate. There is full cell phone reception and Eita, Cell C and MTN data works well for internet access. Vodacom internet access is not great. WiFi is available for guests