Cybele - An Overview

Welcome to Cybele Forest Lodge & Health Spa. Here is a overview of the lodge and what you can expect to find here when you make your visit.

Location

Cybele is situated 420km east of Johannesburg (and 240km from Maputo, Mozambique), and can be found in the heart of Mpumalanga between White River and Hazyview.  It is 40km from the Phabeni Gate into the Kruger National Park and close to the top Private Game Reserves in the Sabi Sands.

Cybele is ideally situated for exploring the magnificent highlights of Mpumalanga, including the Mac Mac Falls, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Blyde River Canyon and Pilgrim’s Rest.

The Forest Health Spa at Cybele

Cybele Forest Lodge offers a superb health and beauty Spa –  Guests at Cybele are now able to indulge in a full range of treatments at this world-famous forest hideaway. Highly experienced staff has designed a wide range of programmes and massage treatments to relax the body and enrich the soul.  Products used are OPI, Clarins and Moya an African inspired range.

The addition of The Forest Health Spa at Cybele ensures the most perfect and relaxing holiday imaginable. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-day Spa packages are available.

Day packages are available upon request.

Accommodation

Limited to 28 guests each of the various Suites, all of which have their own pools, and Cottages have been individually decorated and personalised.  All Suites and Cottages have been neatly walled-in and are screened from their neighbours offering exceptional privacy.

Climate

Cybele is situated at 1000 metres or 3000 feet above sea level and so avoids the really intense heat and humidity that can sometimes be experienced in Mpumalanga during thesummer months.  For this reason particularly, it is an ideal stop off point on the way in or out of the game reserves. Before departing, check out the weather for the forthcoming 7 days.

Service

We believe in providing a friendly welcome and a high standard of servicethroughout the Lodge, whilst at the same time respecting our guests’ privacy.

What is there to do?

The best thing to do at Cybele is to relax.  There are superb walks on the 300 acre property which is down through the forest to the river and along to the waterfall. Many guests use Cybele as a base to explore Mpumalanga or to venture into the Kruger Park for the day.  Contact Reception/Reservations for information on day tours, exciting helicopter adventures and hot air balloon safaris. Golf, Tennis and Squash are available nearby. Cybele has a large heated main pool for year round swimming.

Therapy at Cybele

The shop is styled with modern furniture, a large sandstone fireplace, full satellite television and CD player and stereo.  It is the ideal venue for a chilled glass of wine and relaxation.

Gymnasium at Cybele

State of the art equipment including a treadmill, recumbent cycle, several adjustable benches and stands for specialized training as well as a rack of dumbbells and barbell equipment are available to all residents of Cybele on a complimentary basis.  A qualified trainer is available by appointment.  The Gymnasium also boasts two televisions, a full satellite system, chrome roof fans, a beautiful wooden floor and modern dressing room with all the necessary amenities.