Montrose River Lodge has recently changed ownership by taking over MH Guest Farm on 1 November 2024. We have a team of qualified staff that is passionate about turning Montrose River Lodge into a beautiful, peaceful, and serene experience for every guest who visits. We also have big dreams and an even bigger vision for the lodge now and in the future, so be sure to check in with us and see what changes we have made and how we can make your future stay unforgettable

A warm welcome awaits you at our scenic river lodge on the banks of the Crocodile River, just a short distance outside of Mbombela located in the Schoemanskloof valley. Montrose River Lodge is a picturesque accommodation nestled in the heart of nature, offering guests a tranquil and peaceful retreat. Our lodge boasts stunning views, comfortable amenities, and a serene atmosphere perfect for travelers looking to unwind and explore​. We provide our guests with a unique and unforgettable experience, surrounded by the beauty of nature with rivers, waterfalls, and mountains to enjoy We are thrilled to offer you a special price package tailored to meet your specific needs and budget requirements. We have 16 Rooms available with bed and breakfast options. Have Camping facilities as well as luxury tented camps to fit every budget Montrose River Lodge is an ideal Midway stopover on your way to the Kruger National Park, where you could take time out for some short excursions to the Majestic Sabie mountains and enjoy Graskop Gorge and the beautiful Mac Mac waterfalls. Not to forget about the little charming town of Kaapsche Hoop, to name but a few must-see gems in Mpumalanga.

The Schoemanskloof highway probably wins the award for the most underrated destination in Mpumalanga, if not South Africa. Yet if you do take an hour or two to explore this well-known road route, you will see that it has much more going for it than simply being a bypass! It is one of the country’s most spectacular driving roads, taking drivers through a spectrum of beautiful scenery marking the transition from the Highveld to the Lowveld. Taking you through craggy gorges, past cascading waterfalls, amongst magnificent natural forests and rocky outcrops where aloes seem to hang on precariously and into the almost subtropical scenery with citrus, nut, and avocado farming. Add to that the bushveld and there is a lot to marvel at along the way. A relatively unknown corner of Mpumalanga, Schoemanskloof has a number of surprises up its sleeve. There is the absolutely beautiful and very individual, Mountain Links Golf Course at Drakenzicht, known to create a challenging round for even the most talented of golfers. The relaxing and rejuvenating labyrinth at Joe’s Kaia, where you can let the stresses of modern day life simply slip away as you embrace nature and the calm aura that surrounds the labyrinth. While the Lowveld Canoe Marathon that starts in the ‘Kloof’, is bound to get your blood pumping. Perhaps one of the most tantalizing stops is at the Joubert en Seun’s farm stall, where you can get freshly harvested oranges during the late autumn and winter months. While Lowveld icon, and cult figure, Old Joe stands patiently marking your passage out of Highlands and into the Lowveld and always ready for the odd selfie! Things to do in and around Schoemanskloof appox distance include the following: Crocgrove - 4.5km Sudwala Caves - 10km Kaapse Hoop - 20km Waterval Onder Zipline - 30km Chimp Eden - 40km Graskop Gorge Lift - 80km Bourkes Luck Potholes Graskop - 80km Sabie Waterfalls - 80km Graskop Waterfalls - 80km Hazyview Zipline - 80km Kruger Park - 100km