Nestled between the wooded foothills and high grassy plateaus of Mpumalanga - which means the “place where the sun rises” - the Cybele Forest Lodge began life as a farm and has since been converted into a splendid colonial style hotel. Step over the threshold and you will discover a little bit of paradise lost in the immensity of the African landscape. In the spacious apartments - some measuring up to 180 sq. metres and with their own swimming pool - the art works and sumptuous cotton fabrics will take your breath away. But the real high points would have to be the helicopter flight over Blyde River Canyon and waterfalls, granite hydrotherapy treatment or other treats at the Spa in the Forest, and candlelight dinners sipping the very best South African wines.