Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge

5 room types · for 2 to 4 guests

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About this place

Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge is an expanded and refurbished farmhouse on a 540 hectare working farm in the northeastern Drakensberg, on the border of the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. The lodge sits at 1,825 metres, nestled amongst gum, pine and oak trees in a valley where the mighty Klip River is still but a small winding stream, with the patio and yard opening towards pastures and a dramatic ridge line.

Spacious and comfortable private bedrooms come with private or shared bathrooms, 100% cotton sheets and towels, and feather or microfibre duvets and pillows (your choice). Three delicious home-style meals are prepared and served each day, plus tea and goodies in the afternoon, and guests share a large living room, dining room and a recreation room opening to the patio and garden. All rooms include breakfast, and full board is recommended: this is a genuinely remote farm with no eating establishments within 35 km and no self-catering option.

Birdwatch, hike, bring your mountain bikes, take a dip in the secluded spring-fed pond, explore the vegetable gardens, orchard and petrified wood 'forests', walk the labyrinth under the oaks, stargaze, fossil-hunt, read, nap, or do absolutely nothing. There are walking and hiking trails across the farm with access to neighbouring farms, and Normandien Pass, The Ark escarpment and Ncandu Nature Reserve are close by.

Please note: the farm is remote by design. There is no mobile signal and no guest wifi (a house telephone is available for arrival and departure calls), the roads in are untarred (a 4x4 or high-clearance sedan is recommended), and as a working farm it is not suited to children under 8. The lodge is roughly halfway between Harrismith and Newcastle, 45 minutes from Memel.

Amenities

Lounge

Bed linen

Braai area

Fireplace

Nature trails

Dinner Available

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Availability

Any available room

5 rooms, sleeps 2 to 4

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September 2026

October 2026

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Where you'll sleep

5 room types, for 2 to 4 guests

Double Room (Ground Floor)

25 m² · Double bed · 2 guests · 1 bedroom

Ground-floor room with a double bed, 100% cotton linen and a choice of feather or microfibre bedding, using a shared bathroom. Communal coffee and tea stations are always available. Rates are per person on a full-board basis: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, all home-style cooking (bed and breakfast rates also available). The lodge is remote, with no restaurants within 35 km.

R 1,800 per night

Double Room with Private Bathroom (1st Floor)

35 m² · Double bed · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

First-floor room with a double bed and its own en-suite shower bathroom, 100% cotton linen and a choice of feather or microfibre bedding. Communal coffee and tea stations are always available. Rates are per person on a full-board basis: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, all home-style cooking (bed and breakfast rates also available). The lodge is remote, with no restaurants within 35 km.

R 1,800 per night

Maloti Two-Bedroom Suite (1st Floor)

60 m² · Queen bed plus two single beds · 4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

First-floor family suite with two bedrooms (a queen room and a twin room), a private bathroom and a seating area, sleeping up to four. 100% cotton linen with a choice of feather or microfibre bedding. Rates are per person on a full-board basis: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, all home-style cooking (bed and breakfast rates also available). The lodge is remote, with no restaurants within 35 km.

R 2,400 per night

Queen Room (Ground Floor)

30 m² · Queen bed · 2 guests · 1 bedroom

Ground-floor room with a queen-size bed, 100% cotton linen and a choice of feather or microfibre bedding, using a shared bathroom with separate tub and shower. Communal coffee and tea stations are always available. Rates are per person on a full-board basis: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, all home-style cooking (bed and breakfast rates also available). The lodge is remote, with no restaurants within 35 km.

R 1,800 per night

Twin Room (Ground Floor)

25 m² · Two single beds · 2 guests · 1 bedroom

Ground-floor room with two single beds, 100% cotton linen and a choice of feather or microfibre bedding, using a shared bathroom. Communal coffee and tea stations are always available. Rates are per person on a full-board basis: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, all home-style cooking (bed and breakfast rates also available). The lodge is remote, with no restaurants within 35 km.

R 1,800 per night

Nature

What lives at Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge

Grassland

BirdLife Affiliated

These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.

About Memel

Memel is a beautiful destination in Free State, offering visitors access to local amenities, natural attractions, and the authentic character of South African life.

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Location

GrootPoort 647 Farm, Memel district, 2970

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge located?

Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge is in Memel. The map on this page shows the area.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge?

Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Contact the host directly if you need to arrange early check-in or late check-out.

How many guests can Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge accommodate?

Double Room (Ground Floor) (2 of them) sleeps 2 each, Double Room with Private Bathroom (1st Floor) sleeps 2, Maloti Two-Bedroom Suite (1st Floor) sleeps 4, Queen Room (Ground Floor) (2 of them) sleeps 2 each and Twin Room (Ground Floor) (3 of them) sleeps 2 each.

What causes does a booking at Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge support?

A portion of every booking at Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge contributes to BirdLife South Africa. See the property's causes section for how the funds are used.

How do I book Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge?

Select your dates on the Mvemve GrootPoort Lodge property page and submit a booking request. The host confirms availability, then you pay securely through Spekboom to complete the reservation.