AttractionsactivitiesIn addition to the safaris offered by Ghost Mountain Safaris there is a wide range of activities to keep you busy. Tennis Courts and Mountain Bikes are available for our guests use as well as a Games Rooms offering pool, table tennis and darts. The Elephant Coast, situated in the north-eastern part of KwaZulu-Natal, borders Swaziland in the north-west and Mozambique in the north. This area is commonly known too as Zululand and Maputaland. The Area offers an unforgettable opportunity to retrace the paths of past traders, explorers, and tribesmen, to view traditional homesteads amongst tribal communities and to revel in the areas unspoilt beauty. Ghost Mountain Inn provides an idea base to explore all that the area has to offer. Why not go south to Lake St Lucia, a World Heritage site and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, north to Ndumu Game Reserve or Tembe Elephant Park, home to the last wild elephants of southern Africa, or view traditional fish kraals at Kosi Bay? A trip eastward will lead you to Lake Sibaya or Sodwana Bay, where endless golden sand hugs the coastline of Maputaland and some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving reefs are to be found. Border CaveBorder cave has been occupied by humans, virtually continuously, for about 190 000 years and is one of only a few archaeological sites in the world with a complete stratigraphic record. More than a million artefacts have been excavated from the site including the Lebombo Bone, dated to 35 000 BC making it the oldest known artefact linked to the basic mathematical activity of counting. Muzi PansMuzi Pan is a 15km stretch of water within the greater St. Lucia Wetland Park forming a natural boundary between the park and the KwaJobe Tribal Land. The southern end of the pan borders Mkuze Game Reserve. Both shores of the pan boast a wide variety of bird species (The possibility to add a Pel's Fishing Owl to your list). The pan is a base for a wide variety of game, as well as the numerous resident hippo, and offers a magnificent nature experience either on a canoe or guided walk. HluhluweApart from the Hluhluwe Game Reserve pay a visit to Illala Weavers' Zulu craft museum. There is an African cat rescue centre near the town as well as a Zulu cultural history village. Tembe Elephant Park & Ndumu Game ReserveBefore being proclaimed as a Park in 1981, elephants roamed freely in this area. Tembe offers a Big 5 experience and is accessible by tar road but you need a 4x4 to drive in the park or one can arrange for game drives. The Ndumu Game Reserve is one of the most interesting and most attractive in South Africa. It lies on the flood plain of the Pongola River, an expanse of wetland with tropical and subtropical habitats. Kosi BayKosi Bay, near the Mozambique border in the north, has a system of four lakes that run parallel to the sea for 18km. For those with a 4x4 visit the Kosi river mouth for a beach experience bar none. SodwanaRated as one of the ten best diving sites in the world, Sodwana offers something for the more adventuresome. Activities such as diving, snorkelling, quad biking and horse riding can be arranged. In season, turtle watching at night is also available. Sodwana is about an hour and a half's drive from Mkuze if you need to stay on tar or about an hour on a much shorter dirt road. St LuciaSituated within the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park which was listed for its outstanding natural values as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1999. These natural values are exceptional biodiversity, ecological processes and superlative scenic beauty. The town of St. Lucia is a beautiful South African village. Enjoy a cruise on St Lucia Estuary. Visit the Vidal Game Reserve set between the estuary and the ocean. Whale and Turtle tours are available in season. Deep sea fishing, snorkeling and canoeing can be arranged.
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TGCSA Star Grading FacilitiesrestaurantsThe Ghost Mountain Inn provides good food and friendly service. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served on the terrace or in our air conditioned Restaurant. restaurant hours
A Terrace Menu is available from 10am to 6pm daily barsThere are two bars on the premises; Tshaneni outside on the terrace and Mtwazi which is air-conditioned and has DSTV to catch up on sporting fixtures. ghost mountain spaThe Ghost Mountain Spa offers a variety of treatments and features a Steam Room, Relaxation area with a Rock pool and a Gym with treadmill, stationary cycle, rowing machine and circuit training equipment. Pilates classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. opening hours
Age Requirement: 16 years of age for Spa Services and fitness use curio shopOffering a variety of curios from beaded artefacts, carvings to Nguni Cow hides and clothing the curio shop also offers toiletries and other sundries you may have left at home. The curio shop is located in the reception area and is open all day swimming poolsThe hotel offers two pools. The larger of the two situated in the garden in front of the hotel surrounded by umbrellas and loungers. The second, a rock pool in a more secluded area of the Spa. gardensThe 5 acres of beautiful gardens stretch down to the water on the boundary of the property. Our goal is to keep the garden as indigenous as possible. All new planting is indigenous and we are slowly removing the remaining exotics and replacing them with indigenous species. The beautiful old trees and fruit attract many of species of birdlife for which Mkuze is well known. The garden also features a bird hide and jetty for birding or relaxing. ghost mountain safarisOur Safari Company offers a variety of game drives, boat cruises, tiger fishing, acclaimed birding and zulu cultural excursions with enthusiastic and well trained guides. internetA guest computer station with a permanent internet connection is available in the reception area. Conference A variety of options exist for conferences and events at the Ghost Mountain Inn. Exciting programs can be tailor-made to suite any type of conference. conferencesThe Ndumo Conference Centre is a self contained conference area for conferences of up to 80 delegates. The venue is fully air-conditioned with an outdoor terrace for lunches and a foyer area to set up morning or afternoon breaks. Larger groups of up to 150 people can be accommodated in our Dining Room. Breakaway rooms can be arranged and a number of venues for team building activities are available. meetingsThe Boardroom and Games room are two smaller meeting rooms for executive meetings of up to 10 people. conference equipment
Spa rejuvenate reenergize renewEscape to our Spa for a couple of hours or the entire day. Pamper your body, revitalize your mind and leave with a renewed sense of wellbeing. Indulge yourself with a massage, facial, manicure, or luxurious body treatment. All performed by highly qualified therapists. Offering the best level of natural care, Algologie products contain the proven natural anti-ageing benefits of algae, the finest active ingredients that have been thoroughly tested and sourced from around the world and lightly fragranced with the purest of essential oils. Included in our treatment offering are a number of decadent body wraps with ingredients ranging from herbs and clay to fizzy cocoa bean. We have a fully equipped gym, a steam room for unwinding and a relaxation area with a rock pool where you can rest between treatments, or after exercising. packagesIn addition to the wide range of treatments available we offer the following packages. We are also happy to put together a specialised package for your needs or for a gift. It is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes early for your treatment and start your delightful time away in the steam room.
day in "heaven" A good cup of Tea on our spa terrace is the perfect way to start your day. Enjoy 10 minutes in our steam room followed by a de-stressing Full Body Aromatherapy massage to awaken your senses. A Light Lunch will be served with a glass of champagne ending the day with an essential hand and foot treatment or a manicure and pedicure to leave you feeling like Royalty.
birthday bliss Pamper yourself on your special day and make it a memorable one. Start your celebration with tea on our spa terrace followed by a relaxing deep cleanse facial. Treat for your hands and feet with a manicure and pedicure which will leave your skin soft and refreshed. A healthy light lunch will be served with a glass of champagne as you continue to unwind. To end the session, de-stress from head to toe with a full body aromatherapy massage.
body blitz bliss Buff away dull, tired cells with an aromatic sea salt exfoliation followed by a heated or cool mud wrap to detox tense muscles. While relaxing with your mud pack, re-energise tired legs with an invigorating leg and foot massage.
just for him A combination of Heavenly treatments that will leave you feeling totally rejuvenated! Start the morning with a 10 minute session in the steam room to prepare you for a relaxing back treatment. Your choice of either an express pedicure or an essential foot treatment will leave your skin soft and refreshed. End the day with a full body deep tissue massage focusing on relieving tired muscles and improving circulation.
couples quality time Start the day off with a cup of tea on our spa terrace, followed by a 10 minute session in the steam room. For her, a soothing facial, revitalizing aromatherapy back, neck, shoulder massage and stimulating reflexology to leave you walking on clouds. For him, a de-stressing full body aromatherapy massage, followed by a meditative scalp massage and reflexology ensure a complete state of calm and well being. Share lunch together and continue to unwind with a glass of champagne.
bride and groom pre-wedding package Say goodbye to dull skin with a sea salt exfoliation and hello to a beautiful, nourished and glowing skin, followed by a body wrap of your choice. After a warm shower, you are totally relaxed and ready to enjoy your soothing back massage. Enjoy a healthy light lunch with a glass of champagne as you unwind and enjoy each others company. A manicure and pedicure provide the perfect finishing touch to the day leaving hands and feet soft and supple.
revitalisation "duo" After a cup of tea on our terrace, let your senses float away as you begin the day with a few minutes in the steam room helping your body to unwind. Enjoy either a relaxing back, neck and shoulder massage or a meditative Indian scalp massage. Share time around the rock pool and the garden where your lunch will be served; enjoy a manicure to pamper your hands and finish off with a refreshing pedicure.
group parties Our unique group parties accommodate up to 6 people. We set you up in our Relaxation area with appetizers and beverages of our choice, to lounge around in bathrobes and slippers, possibly open gifts and take in Spa Treatments so indulgent you'll feel like royalty. The perfect birthday party, bachelorette party, girls' day/night out.
Spa rejuvenate reenergize renewEscape to our Spa for a couple of hours or the entire day. Pamper your body, revitalize your mind and leave with a renewed sense of wellbeing. Indulge yourself with a massage, facial, manicure, or luxurious body treatment. All performed by highly qualified therapists. Offering the best level of natural care, Algologie products contain the proven natural anti-ageing benefits of algae, the finest active ingredients that have been thoroughly tested and sourced from around the world and lightly fragranced with the purest of essential oils. Included in our treatment offering are a number of decadent body wraps with ingredients ranging from herbs and clay to fizzy cocoa bean. We have a fully equipped gym, a steam room for unwinding and a relaxation area with a rock pool where you can rest between treatments, or after exercising. packagesIn addition to the wide range of treatments available we offer the following packages. We are also happy to put together a specialised package for your needs or for a gift. It is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes early for your treatment and start your delightful time away in the steam room.
day in "heaven" A good cup of Tea on our spa terrace is the perfect way to start your day. Enjoy 10 minutes in our steam room followed by a de-stressing Full Body Aromatherapy massage to awaken your senses. A Light Lunch will be served with a glass of champagne ending the day with an essential hand and foot treatment or a manicure and pedicure to leave you feeling like Royalty.
birthday bliss Pamper yourself on your special day and make it a memorable one. Start your celebration with tea on our spa terrace followed by a relaxing deep cleanse facial. Treat for your hands and feet with a manicure and pedicure which will leave your skin soft and refreshed. A healthy light lunch will be served with a glass of champagne as you continue to unwind. To end the session, de-stress from head to toe with a full body aromatherapy massage.
body blitz bliss Buff away dull, tired cells with an aromatic sea salt exfoliation followed by a heated or cool mud wrap to detox tense muscles. While relaxing with your mud pack, re-energise tired legs with an invigorating leg and foot massage.
just for him A combination of Heavenly treatments that will leave you feeling totally rejuvenated! Start the morning with a 10 minute session in the steam room to prepare you for a relaxing back treatment. Your choice of either an express pedicure or an essential foot treatment will leave your skin soft and refreshed. End the day with a full body deep tissue massage focusing on relieving tired muscles and improving circulation.
couples quality time Start the day off with a cup of tea on our spa terrace, followed by a 10 minute session in the steam room. For her, a soothing facial, revitalizing aromatherapy back, neck, shoulder massage and stimulating reflexology to leave you walking on clouds. For him, a de-stressing full body aromatherapy massage, followed by a meditative scalp massage and reflexology ensure a complete state of calm and well being. Share lunch together and continue to unwind with a glass of champagne.
bride and groom pre-wedding package Say goodbye to dull skin with a sea salt exfoliation and hello to a beautiful, nourished and glowing skin, followed by a body wrap of your choice. After a warm shower, you are totally relaxed and ready to enjoy your soothing back massage. Enjoy a healthy light lunch with a glass of champagne as you unwind and enjoy each others company. A manicure and pedicure provide the perfect finishing touch to the day leaving hands and feet soft and supple.
revitalisation "duo" After a cup of tea on our terrace, let your senses float away as you begin the day with a few minutes in the steam room helping your body to unwind. Enjoy either a relaxing back, neck and shoulder massage or a meditative Indian scalp massage. Share time around the rock pool and the garden where your lunch will be served; enjoy a manicure to pamper your hands and finish off with a refreshing pedicure.
group parties Our unique group parties accommodate up to 6 people. We set you up in our Relaxation area with appetizers and beverages of our choice, to lounge around in bathrobes and slippers, possibly open gifts and take in Spa Treatments so indulgent you'll feel like royalty. The perfect birthday party, bachelorette party, girls' day/night out. DirectionsThe Ghost Mountain Inn is 500km east of Johannesburg and 300km north of Durban, en route to Swaziland, Mpumalanga and Mozambique. driving directions from johannesburg (5 hours) * N4 or N12 towards Witbank and Middleburg * N11 to Hendrina and Ermlo * N2 to Piet Retief - Pongola - Mkuze * At Mkuze turn left off the N2. Continue straight past town to a T Junction and then make a left. After 400m the hotel will be on the right hand side. driving directions from durban (3 hours) * N2 North past Empangeni - Mtubatuba - Hluhluwe - Mkuze * Be careful not to take the first brown sign. This is the road that leads to Mkhuze Game Reserve. Take the Large Green sign which is about 15km further north. * At Mkuze turn right off the N2. Continue straight passed town to a T Junction and then make a left. After 400m the hotel will be on the right hand side. mkuze airport * 2km from the Ghost Mountain Inn * Coordinates: * S 027 38.0 / E 032 03.0 * ICAO code: F A M U * Runway Length: 1846m * Runway width: 29m * Height: 121m / 400ft * Surface: ASP Road and Air transfers from Durban and Richards Bay are available on request.
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