Mataffin hideaways

Mataffin lies on the outskirts of Mbombela, formerly Nelspruit, in Mpumalanga's Lowveld, close to the N4. The land here is farmed by HL Hall & Sons, a family agricultural business with more than a century of history, and its orchards frame the Mataffin Macadamia Lifestyle Village. Drive in past the orchards to the village, with Mbombela Stadium just down the road and the city close at hand.

Fly into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, about half an hour's drive from Mataffin, or take the N4 east from Johannesburg to Mbombela, a drive of about four hours. Mataffin sits beside the N4 on Mbombela's outskirts, so you can leave the highway and be among the orchards within minutes. Arrange a hire car or a transfer from the airport, as you'll want your own wheels for day trips to the Kruger and the Panorama Route.

Torburnlea Homestead is the heritage house of HL Hall & Sons, built in 1923 and set in the Mataffin Macadamia Lifestyle Village. Today it is our hideaway in Mataffin. Torburnlea Homestead sleeps up to 18 guests in seven bedrooms and welcomes children aged 12 and over, with younger children by special arrangement. Gather your party in a house that has stood for more than a century, then set off for a day in the Lowveld.

Yes. Mataffin, on the edge of Mbombela, is well placed for day trips into the southern Kruger National Park. Follow the R40 north to White River and the R538 to Numbi Gate, or stay on the N4 east to Malelane Gate for a day in the park. Book your entry online ahead of busy periods such as the festive season, when day-visitor numbers are capped. Our concierge team can help plan your day. The Kruger is a malaria area, so consult a travel clinic before you go.

Mbombela Stadium and the Lowveld National Botanical Garden are both a short drive from Mataffin. The stadium, in Mataffin itself, was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup; its 18 roof supports are said to resemble giraffes, and its seats are striped like zebras. Catch a soccer or rugby match and watch it fill with fans. At the botanical garden on the Crocodile River, stroll the African Rain Forest aerial boardwalk, then follow the paths to the waterfalls.

Yes. Mataffin, on the outskirts of Mbombela, lies in Mpumalanga's Ehlanzeni District, which the US CDC lists among South Africa's malaria areas, along with the nearby Kruger National Park. South Africa's national malaria guidelines place the highest risk in the wet summer months, from September to May. Mosquitoes bite mostly between dusk and dawn, so cover up in the evenings and use insect repellent. Consult a travel clinic before you travel.

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