Nkanyi House

As you enter the driveway, you may see an impala or warthog scamper away. The wildlife on the estate roams freely, but does not include predators, making it safe to walk and cycle. Open the front door and step inside the great room, with its open beams, high ceilings and large sliding glass doors that allow indoor and outdoor spaces to become one. Step out onto one of several patios. From here you can gaze out at the Drakensburg Mountains, or splash in the pool. Feel the freedom of the African bush all around you.

Do you love to cook? We have paid attention to quality and details in the kitchen so that you may be able to cook delicious meals. Our house manual includes our favourite places in town to purchase everything you need for an amazing meal, including specialty food and wine shops, which only the locals know about. The large covered patio includes a traditional South African braai (BBQ) for grilling on those warm evenings.

When was the last time you shared stories around a campfire? After dinner you can gather around the boma (fire pit) and watch the stars in the Southern sky.

The primary bedroom is secluded at one end of the house and provides great mountain views, high ceilings and a private deck. Snuggle into the king-sized bed and enjoy a great night’s sleep. Get back to the wild with an outdoor shower off the large primary bathroom.

 Situated at the other end of the house, the two other bedrooms each have their own private patio. One bedroom has a king-sized bed and mountain views, the other offers two single beds, which can be converted into a king-sized bed, and bush views. One more bathroom, with both indoor and outdoor showers completes this wing of the house.

Looking for something unique in the market of South African vacation rentals? Nkanyi House has been built with an emphasis on environmental sustainability. Your vacation time is short and you want reliability. Nkanyi House is one of the few vacation homes able to be powered entirely by solar power, providing dependable power, despite South Africa’s challenged electrical grid. During the rare days that the sun doesn’t shine, the smart technology automatically switches the house to the grid.