- Schoemanskloof Valley - Mpumalanga -

Old Joe's Kaia is an alluring country lodge in a verdant nature setting on the scenic N4 via Schoemanskloof, ideally positioned as a gateway to Mpumalanga's exciting experiences. Less than three hours from Gauteng and Johannesburg International Airport, Old Joe's is the perfect overnight stop on route to the region's game parks and sightseeing attractions. Affordable exclusivity, country charm and excitingly different decor make Old Joe's a popular weekend escape. Appealing log cabins, kaia rooms and rondawels. each with bathroom and private balcony, accommodate 28 guests. A log cabin conference facility makes for a unique corporate escape.

Your hosts Christine and Rob van der Velde, management and staff pride themselves in offering dedicated service and a delectable dining experience. Indulge in irresistible country breakfasts, alfresco lunches around the pool, romantic riverside picnics and intimate, lamplit dinners. Fine wines have earned the lodge four consecutive Diners Club awards.

For nature enthusiasts, picturesque river trails and mountain hikes provide enjoyable leisure. Birders will marvel at more than 190 species to be seen in the subtropical gardens.

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