Located deep in the heart of the forests of Mpumalanga, this exclusive former hunting lodge at white river is four hour's drive from Johannesburg and an hour from Mpumalanga airport - convenient for the Kruger, the private reserves and the 'Panorama Route'. It stands amid 30 acres of lovely gardens, beyond which extend plantations, forests and meadows. The main building is a charming old farmhouse with a wide verandah (perfect for sipping sundowners!) overlooking the pool, and graced by antiques, art and beautiful fabrics, houses a dining-room serving delicious candlelit meals (using produce from the lodge's organic vegetable gardens) and the finest Cape wines. Cybele has 13 studios, cottages and (with private pools) suites. Riding, trout fishing and walking are all available, with golf nearby - while an outstandingly popular new feature is 'the Spa in the Forest', offering personalised programme of steam and body treatments, massages and beauty treatments.