Cybele

The Cybele Forest Lodge & Spa, an old hunting lodge, lies in the heart of the forest - an African paradise surrounded by mountains, meadows and timber plantations

A charming old farmhouse with a wide verandah where you can sip your sundowners and look out over the magnificent gardens. Watch the playful monkeys cavorting in the giant turpentine trees.

The Cybele Forest Lodge and Health Spa offers a kaleidoscope of colour: take in the cool violet blue of the Jacaranda trees, the shocking pink of the Tibouchinas and the scarlet umbrella of the African flame trees.

Stroll to the secluded swimming pool with its comfortable sun beds, relax and listen to the creaking of the Bluegum trees in the forest breeze. Breathe in the heady aroma of Frangipani, Gardenia and Buddleia.

The interior of the lodge and spa is warm and inviting. The main house is furnished throughout with antiques, art and exquisite fabrics - the ideal place to relax with a book or magazine

Relais & Châteaux
The Paris-based Relais et Châteaux chain demands the highest of standards from its members. Establishments that are part of the Association are situated in the country or in quiet places that have exceptional character.

The main overall criterion for acceptance is quality as expressed in "the 5 C's" - Character, Courtesy, Calm, Charm and Cuisine. The appointment of Cybele Forest Lodge and Spa is a significant acknowledgement of the standards achieved - and consistently maintained.