Log Cabin & Settlers Village – “Affordable quality”
Situated in the heart of the Panorama route (Mpumalanga) you will find the sleepy Village of Graskop, and by nature of the location makes our resort the perfect destination for one to visit attractions such as the Kruger National Park, Blyde river canyon, Gods Window, Pilgrim’s rest and the Long Tom Pass (To mention a few).
Our owner operated resort comprises of two sections; Log Cabin Village and Settlers village of which both are situated in the village of Graskop and are fully equipped self-contained chalets and cottages, with TV, private braais and 24 hour security; they are also fully serviced daily. The Log cabins are constructed in wood comprising of two, four and six sleepers, where as Settlers village is built in the same style as built by the early pioneers. The cottages offer both singles and doubles, all of which have a three star grading and AA highly recommended. In addition to the above we also have a swimming pool and restaurant on the premises for breakfast, lunch or light meals.
FACT SHEET:
LOCATION: In the Village of Graskop
Graskop is central to all the scenic attractions along the escarpment area in Mpumalanga (Panorama Route) including, the Pinnacle (3.5km), God’s Window (10km), Bourke’s Luck Potholes (42km), Blyde River Canyon (Three Rondavels 53km), Lisbon Falls (11km), Berlin Falls (14km) and Mac Mac Falls (16km) and the beautiful passes of Long Tom, Kowyns and Robbers Pass with spectacular view sites. In addition to the scenic attractions there are the historic towns of Pilgrims rest (17km), Sabie (30km) and Lydenburg (85km). The Kruger National Park is a mere 45 km’s. Night Game drives (Kapama 90km), the Cheetah breeding project (90km) Rottcher Wineries (85km), Nelspruit Botanical Gardens (90km), Sudwala caves and Dinosaur Park (76km), Echo caves (75km) are all within an hours drive from Graskop. For those interested in nature, there are many nature walks, hiking trails, horse trails and mountain bike trails within a short distance of Graskop.
POSITION: Central Graskop 1446m above sea level in malaria free area on route to the Blyde river canyon.
CLIMATE: MILD
Summer daytime temperatures: 23 – 30 degrees C / Winter daytime temperatures: 15 – 23 degrees C
ACCOMMODATION:
8 X 2 bed cottages
• 1 large studio double bedroom, 1 bathroom and toilet
• fully equipped kitchen, patio, TV and braai
• accommodates max of 2 people
3 X 3 bed chalets
• 1 completely private double bedroom
• 1 bed in lounge, 1 bathroom and toilet
• fully equipped kitchen, patio, TV and braai
• accommodates up to 3 people
5 X 6 bed chalets• 1 completely private double bedroom
• 1 additional bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bathroom and toilet
• 2 additional beds in lounge
• fully equipped kitchen, patio, TV and braai
• accommodates up to 6 people
All chalets have daily servicing; outdoor verandah and barbeque area, fridge, stove, microwave, TV, cutlery and crockery, heating and parking we also have general office facilities and a laundry service.
Total Units = 16 / Total Beds = 55
GRADING: 3-Star grading through TGCSA / Highly Recommended through AA Quality Assured Programme
Low Season: High Season:
2 Persons – R 580.00 unit rate per night 2 Persons – R 720.00 unit rate per night
3 Persons – R 690.00 unit rate per night 3 Persons – R 800.00 unit rate per night
4 Persons – R 890.00 unit rate per night 4 Persons – R1100.00 unit rate per night
5 persons – R 1000.00 unit rate per night 5 persons – R1350.00 unit rate per night
6 Persons – R1200.00 unit rate per night 6 Persons – R1510.00 unit rate per night
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation 2 weeks in advance of arrival date- 50% of total amount due
Cancellation 1 week in advance of arrival date- 75% of total amount due
Cancellation less than a week in advance of arrival date- 100% due
Payment conditions Deposit 50% and balance of payment on arrival.
FACILITIES:
• Restaurant “THE SILVER SPOON”
• Swimming pool
• Awarding winning gardens
ACTIVITIES NEARBY LOG CABIN & SETTLERS VILLAGE:
The Panorama Route / Blyde river canyon
•Gods Window, Bourkes luck potholes, Berlin falls, Lisbon falls, Wonder view, Pinnacle rock
Walking Trails
• through indigenous forests, pine plantations and open grassland
Birding
• breeding site of the endangered blue swallow • home to many other indigenous and migratory birds
• Largest bungee swing in the world
• Paint ball and quad trails
• Numerous restaurants and curio shops
• Panorama Route
• Kruger National Park
HOW TO GET TO US:
RECOMMENDED ROUTE:
From JOHANNESBURG take the N12 to eMALAHLENI (WITBANK103 km)
From PRETORIA take the N4 to eMALAHLENI (WITBANK 90km)
Continue on the N4 for (180km) until the turn off to SUDWALA CAVES on the R539. Travel for about 8km and turn right to Sabie also the R539. Travel a further 15km to T junction turn left to SABIE on the R37. After about 26km and at the T junction turn right to SABIE (10km). In SABIE take the left at the T junction to GRASKOP on R532 (30kms)
GRASKOP turn left at the second four way stop street into Hoof Street. At the next intersection, also a four way stop street, turn right into Louis Trichardt Avenue. Cross over the next 4 way stop, and Log Cabin & Settlers Village reception on the right hand side.
ALTERNATIVE SCENIC ROUTE (Please note there are potholes )
From JOHANNESBURG take the N12 to eMALAHLENI (WITBANK 103 km)
From PRETORIA take the N4 to eMALAHLENI (WITBANK 90 km)
Continue on the N4 until the turn off to BELFAST, R33 (87 km) In BELFAST turn right to DULLSTROOM on R540 (35 km). Continue through DULLSTROOM to MASHISHING (LYDENBURG) on R540 ( 58 km)
From (MASHISHING) there are two routes to GRASKOP. The one route is to continue on the R36 until the turn off to PILGRIMS REST and then through PILGRIMS REST to GRASKOP. The other route, which is recommended for its scenic beauty is to turn right in (MASHISHING) on the R37 to SABIE (56 km) In SABIE take the left at the T junction to GRASKOP on R532 (30km)
Graskop, turn left at the second four way stop street into Hoof Street. At the next intersection, also a four way stop street, turn right into Louis Trichardt Avenue. Cross over the next 4 way stop, and Log Cabin & Settlers Village in on the right hand side.
FROM KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
