• Entire home
  • 4306 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

Manzini River House is a holiday home overlooking the Crocodile River, located within the Mjejane Game Reserve, and set within 9 km of Hectorspruit. The reserve is fenced within the Kruger National Park. Manzini River House is a villa boasting 4 en suite bedrooms, each fitted with King-sized beds and air conditioning. It has an open-plan living area, including a fully-equipped kitchen and a lounge with a flat-screen TV. The property features an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the river and a furnished terrace with BBQ facilities. Private game drives can be arranged at an additional charge. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumulanga International, 85 km away from Manzini River House.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Golf course (within 3 km)

Hiking

Game drives

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.4
Location
10
High score for Hectorspruit
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  • Cathy
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is wonderful. I really liked the upstairs covered patio where we had some amazing sightings on the Crocodile River!
  • Andre
    South Africa South Africa
    The house is very comfortable, not cluttered and easy to enjoy. The front rooms and living areas have a beautiful view from where you can barbecue or just enjoy your early morning coffee or breakfast.
  • S
    Somayya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is great and the house is beautiful and spacious. The views are amazing and we saw lots of animals which was incredible.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Tim Parker

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10
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Host review score

Tim Parker
Welcome to Manzini River House in the Mjejane Game Reserve. This home is uniquely fenced into the world famous Kruger National Park – arguably one of most renowned wildlife reserves on earth, boasting a colossal size of 2.2 million hectares (bigger than Israel), with an incredible diversity of life which yields a count of 147 different mammal species, 336 tree species, and just over 500 species of birds – all being attributed to the vast variety of ecozones found here. The private Mjejane Game Reserve is 4000 hectares in extent, and is located on the southern boundary of the Kruger Park, directly on one of the park’s major 4 rivers – The Crocodile. This southern region is by far the richest in terms of wildlife existence, thus often resulting in very rewarding game viewing. Manzini River House is a brand new home which was built with the aim of being non-pretentious, casual and easy-living - ideal for families with the primary emphasis being shielded from the harsh African sun, containing big spacious airy bedrooms, and having a impactful outside area which ignites all ones senses by being on the flood plain of the Croc River overlooking the incredible vista of the Kruger Park.
My greatest passion is certainly the African bush. As a ex-game ranger, the wonders and magic of the Kruger Park run strongly in my blood, and so I am extremely blessed to have built a holiday home in the Mjejane Reserve (rated no. 1 wildlife estate in South Africa in 2017). I live in Cape Town, close to all my family, which I value the most in life. It is an absolute privelage for me to share my passion of the bush with people who have never witnessed its magic.
With safari and game viewing being the core purpose and activity of our villa's location, other amenities around the area include: - The nearby commercial lodge of the private reserve in which the villa is located on, offers a basic menu offering, and is in walking distance from the house. Booking is required. - Hamilton's restaurant, which offers a variety of comfort food, is located in the nearby town of Malelane, and is 25 km away. - Tambarina restaurant, which prides itself on Mozambiquen cuisine, is located in the nearby town of Komatipoort which is 30 km away. - Safaris on the private reserve may be booked at the nearby commerical lodge of the reserve, as well as at the timeshare reception - both in walking distance from the house. - Safaris into the main Kruger Park can be done in the guests own car (self-drive), or can be booked with a ranger at one of the entrance gates to the park, namely: Crocodile Bridge gate, and Malelane gate. - Nearby grocery stores such as SPAR, are located in both the nearby towns, namely: Malelane and Komatipoort. - Elephant interactions and its restaurant can be booked at the nearby Kwa Madwala sanctuary. - Tiger fishing can be done in
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Manzini River House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • Pool view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Manzini River House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Manzini River House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Manzini River House

  • Yes, Manzini River House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Manzini River House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool
    • Game drives

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Manzini River House is 3.7 miles from the centre of Hectorspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Manzini River House on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Manzini River House on this page.

  • The prices at Manzini River House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Manzini River House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Manzini River House on this page.

  • Manzini River House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Manzini River House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.