BELVIDERE COUNTRY ESTATE - Karkloof Nature Reserve Hotels

Belvidere Country Estate offers apartments and villas with private bathrooms, kitchens, and fireplaces. Units feature balconies or patios, garden and terrace access, and lake, mountain, or river views. Choose from the Loft, Mountain View Villa, Vlei Villa, Deluxe Villa, or Tented Camp. Each includes a private bathroom, kitchen, and fireplace. Select units have a wood-fired hot tub, sauna, and air-conditioning. Amenities include Smeg appliances, electric blankets, bath salts, and body wash.

Each unit has a full kitchen with Smeg appliances, basic cooking ingredients, coffee, and tea. Guests can use the wood-fired pizza oven and barbecue facilities. Wine is available for purchase on site.

Guests can use the wood-fired hot tub, sauna, and open-air bath. Fishing, hiking, and kayaking are available on the property. Other amenities include a pizza oven, fire pit, bonfire area, and lawn games. The dam behind some units provides fishing and tadpole catching.

Belvidere is in the Karkloof Nature Reserve, 50 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport. It is a 10-15 minute drive from Karkloof Country Club, Karkloof Farmers Market, and The Old Mushroom Farm. Howick is 5 minutes further. Nearby attractions include Umngeni Nature Reserve and mountain bike trails.

The estate is pet-friendly with fenced areas. Free WiFi and parking are available. Staff are available for assistance, and firewood can be purchased (R70 per bag). Welcome treats like cookies and nougat are provided. Note: cell reception can be poor; WiFi is available.