Summit Lodge
Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses
accommodation
8 Market Street
Graskop
Mpumalanga
South Africa
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Accommodation Venue - Summit Lodge
( Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses Accommodation
in Graskop / Mpumalanga / South Africa )
The Summit Lodge has 13 en suite garden rondavels
(African style thatched, round rooms), 2 wooden cabins, and 2
large family units. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, television
and the self catering units have kitchens equipped with fridges.
The lodge is safely fenced with 24 hour monitoring and there
is a large, indigenous garden, swimming pool, braai facility,
cosy pub and a restaurant.
Bed only, bed & breakfast and dinner, bed & breakfast
options are available. Contact us for rates.
The Summit Lodge has a unique old SA Railways train coach on
its own platform that is very popular as basic, backpackers accommodation.
The train has 8 private compartments that sleep 1 to 2 persons
each. There are two toilets on board the coach and 6 showers and
4 additional toilets and hand basins next to the train coach.
A small, basic outside kitchen (no utensils) with a gas stove
and hot water is also available.
Two permanent bushveld tents now available. Each tent sleeps
two persons and is equipped with two single beds and bedding and
towels.
There is a large campsite, a pub, restaurant and swimming pool.
Back Packers' Train
There is an old SAR rail wagon with 3 coupés and 5 compartments.
The train has its own platform and bedding is provided. The facility
is unique and clean and fun for kids and young adults. The train
sleeps up to 20 persons. There are 2 toilets on board and men's
and ladies' ablution next to the train. For this back packers
facility, Summit Lodge has a small veldt kitchen adjacent to the
train.
The area
The area has much to offer. This part of the Drakensberg is extensively
used for forestry and the natural beauty is awesome. At God's
Window (only 5km from Summit Lodge) one can see for many kilometres
and from there one can see a vast piece of land, several 100 km2,
known as the lowveld. These mountains are known for its many waterfalls,
hiking trails, flowers, tree ferns and places of historical value.
These are, inter alia, Lisbon falls, Berlin falls, Lone Creek,
Mac Mac, Horse Shoe falls, Bridal Veil falls, Pilgrim's Rest,
The Pinnacle Rock, The Potholes and so on. The Mpumalanga escarpment
in the vicinity of the Blyde River Canyon is known for its good
rainfall, cool wreaths of mist. There are many popular hiking
trails in the area and each one reflects its own charm and distinction.
For the visitor, the serene green canopy of pine and indigenous
forests and the age old tree ferns reflects its own charm and
distinctive attributes.
Walking through the dense evergreen forests, verdant with lush
ferns and undergrowth may yield the glimpse of a Lourie, its wings
covered with dark metallic green. Samango monkeys stutter their
staccato calls in the living silence where rivers tumble over
rock faces and the tourist is rewarded with the welcome sounds
of cool streams tumbling over shaped rock faces. The wide panoramic
views and seasonal grasslands are strewn with wild flowers, aloes
and proteas supplemented by terrestrial orchids and species of
heath. Many streams are rich in trout and the relaxing and recharging
effect of fly fishing is good therapy to the stressed city worker.
The Lisbon and 150m high Berlin falls is a must-see. So whether
you are sight seeing or just breaking away, the crime free relaxing
atmosphere of the Mpumalanga escarpment will revitalize your soul.
Pack a back pack and make a day of it - Visit the Lone Creek,
Mac Mac, Maria Shires, Forest, Bridal Veil and Horse Shoe falls.
Have picnic and a swim in the crystal clear water of the Mac Mac
pools or stroll around the historical Pilgrim's Rest. See the
diggings and go horse riding in the Mountains.
This facility obtained 3 star status from the Tourism Grading
Council in January 2002 and re-evaluation took place in January
2003, whereby the Lodge once again retained its status with flying
colours. The homely atmosphere has resulted in a large percentage
of return business, which shows that people enjoy staying at the
Summit Lodge. The lodge is situated on a 1-hectare property with
a lush garden, safe parking, 24 hours security and a safe in the
office where guests can hand in travel documents for safe keeping.
Facilities
The Summit Lodge Pub is very popular and the lodge also has a
restaurant, conference centre, swimming pool, campsite, braai
lapa and public card phone. Cash breakfast is available at between
R20.00 to R40.00 per person.
Nearby Activities
The Graskop Gorge big swing and zip line ride, Pilgrim's Rest
horse trails, Quad Bike Safaris, Motorcycle rental, white water
rafting and abseiling.
Summit Lodge is a known motorcyclists' destination and is also
known for its high level of hospitality.
It is always more fun staying at the SUMMIT LODGE!
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