Restaurants near Mahale Mountains National Park
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and are not necessarily the actual travelling
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Phalaborwa South African restaurant
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Phalaborwa (30.3 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Open to the public by reservation only, Nandini Bistro sends the palate on a journey of discovery secluded in intimate dining surrounds.
Dine amidst the captivating Drakensberg range on the terrace or for an intimate and exclusive setting, the wine cellar savours special occasions.
Bush dining is available upon request, a fine dining experience close to the proximity of the water hole.
Serving traditional cuisine spilling off the a la carte menu, Nandini Bistro offers exclusivity and affordability in a romantic and intimate setting.
Phalaborwa Game restaurant
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Phalaborwa (30.6 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Serving a long menu of meaty delights dominated by game trophies telling their own story on the walls, diners indulge in grills and pub meals in a casual game setting.
Try succulently cooked steaks prepared to perfection or feast on fillet stuffed with mushrooms or mussels, indoors or alfresco on the wooden deck.
Buffalo Pub and Grill provides a hearty dwelling for hungry bellies dominated by meaty cuisine.
Phalaborwa South African restaurant
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Phalaborwa (31 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Phalaborwa South African restaurant
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Phalaborwa (31.7 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Dominated by large indigenous Mopane, Marula and Boabab trees, this idyllic oasis evokes true African splendour touched by sophisticated elegance and a variety of mouth-watering dishes.
Sefapane Lodge and Safaris fuses the taste of Africa with Western style cooking techniques served under star-studded skies and roaring boma fires.
Boasting an a la carte menu and stylish décor, diners soak up the idyllic surrounds before immersing the palate on a culinary safari.
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Hoedspruit African restaurant
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Hoedspruit (54.8 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) The Toro Yaka Bush Lodge conceived by a dream means “My Dream” in Northern Sotho.
Nestled in the heart of Balule Nature Reserve, Toro Yaka Bush Lodge offers a true African dining experience lit up by a starry African sky.
Dine Boma style around an open fire, discussing the day’s events indulging in warm African hospitality.
Toro Yaka Bush Lodge embraces the heart of Africa in lush bushveld surrounds for a memorable dining experience.
Hoedspruit African restaurant
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Hoedspruit (57.6 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Distinctly African, Pondoro Game Lodge infuses traditional African cuisine with modern European trends.
Set on the banks of the Olifant River in the lush wilderness of Balule Nature Reserve, Pondoro Game Lodge boasts gourmet cuisine and an extensive wine cellar complimenting each meal.
A revitalising establishment that will enchant and delight the senses, Pondoro Game Lodge is situated near Hoedspruit in close proximity of Phalaborwa.
Hoedspruit Contemporary restaurant
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Hoedspruit (58.5 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Flattered by scenic views of Olifants River and bushveld, Three Bridges Restaurant and Pub relives an era of tall stories and adventure.
The menu leans towards interesting selections such as their renowned Indian chicken curry to more casual pizzas and pastas. For heartier feasts, try the trio of lamb chops with mint sauce and veggies - perfectly cooked topped by good value for money.
With an average wine list and chilled beers cooled by the modern interior, dining at Three Bridges Restaurant and Pub immerses the palate in a bygone era infused with modern influences.
Hoedspruit African restaurant
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Hoedspruit (68.7 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Makalali Private Game Lodge offers an array of dining experiences, located close to the mighty Drakensberg range nestled on 26 000 hectares of conservancy.
Dine under a blanket of stars warmed by the soft orange hues of a boma fire sampling regional African cuisine for a truly authentic boma dinner.
If dining indoors suits the palate, Makalali Private Game Lodge entices with a plated dinner or casual family style dinner.
For special occasions that require perfection and pampered cuisine, diners can request private ‘Sala’ dinners for candlelit romantic evenings.
Makalali Private Game Lodge seduces the palate with a truly magical bushveld experience infused with African hospitality and legendary boma dining.
Hoedspruit Deli restaurant
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Hoedspruit (68.9 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Located in the Kamogelo Tourism Centre in Hoedspruit, Ngena Deli is a good spot for breakfast or lunch if you are looking for a laid-back setting.
Serving fusion food and a variety of imported cheeses, cold meats in the open-air restaurant, Ngena Deli offers deli service and coffee bar complimented by a speciality bakery.
Pop into Ngena Deli for a lazy breakfast or lunch followed by some culinary therapy from the deli bakery.
Hoedspruit South African restaurant
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Hoedspruit (70.4 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur’s own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Hoedspruit Light Meals restaurant
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Hoedspruit (70.4 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) The GKNP College is a hospitality training centre, located right outside the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.
The college is run by its students. The college has an a la carte restaurant, a South African cuisine restaurant, a fast food restaurant, a delicatessen, a street café, a coffee shop, a ladies bar, a beer hall and a bush bar.
It also has a night club over the weekends, as well as a wedding chapel and several conference venues.
The meals are fairly basic and affordable. Support South Africa's students and make a turn when you are in the area.
Hoedspruit South African restaurant
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Hoedspruit (70.5 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Barbecue around an open fire or soak up elegant bush dinners succumbing to the wild cries and earthy scents of Africa for an unforgettable gastronomic dining and culinary traditions of Europe.
Breathtaking views capture game rich and lush river vegetation bordered by the towering Drakensberg range sets the backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience at Kuname River Lodge.
Hoedspruit South African restaurant
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Hoedspruit (70.6 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Cradled by lush African conservation, Matumi Game Lodge invites relaxation and authentic African hospitality.
Dine on the exclusive a la carte menu in the heart of the African bush restaurant or succumb to the spirit of Africa, boma dining under a moonlit sky delighting in fine African cuisine.
Matumi Game Lodge invites you to escape and rejuvenate to the beat of Africa for an unforgettable bush dining experience.
Hoedspruit South African restaurant
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Hoedspruit (70.7 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) This beautifully renovated restaurant housed in the old station building portrays an old world charm lingering with antique pots, copper ornaments and laid-back atmosphere.
A charming venue that invites relaxation, a good selection of South African cuisine and complimenting wine list. For starters, try grilled haloumi on sweet potato slices with marula jelly or a crispy salad of Cajun chicken strips, spiced with marinated gooseberries, feta, cucumber, sweet pepper and onions.
Hearty mains like the ostrich kebab skewers - marinated ostrich steak with peppers, onion and mushrooms served with sweet potato chips make an excellent choice dining alfresco or indoors enchanted by the reminiscent interior.
The menu offers general fare such as tasty pizzas and steaks grilled to perfection with crispy chips. Sleepers Restaurant is the perfect place to chill out and enjoy the authentic station setting.
Hoedspruit Contemporary restaurant
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Hoedspruit (71.2 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Gossips Restaurant is located within the artsy surrounds of Hoedspruit Kamogelo Centre brimming with curios, jewellery shops, internet and generous portions of hearty cuisine.
Try the tender beef schnitzel crumbed, golden fried with pepper and mushroom sauce and topped with a sprinkling of cheese. On the other hand, try the eisbein with chips and vegetables or the 600g rump steak with chips to satisfy a hearty appetite.
For lighter options, try the famous Gossips salad, chicken, cheese, biltong, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.
Gossips Restaurant invites an enjoyable dining experiencing and relaxing ambiance with speciality cocktails and wines to compliment each meal.
Hoedspruit Grills restaurant
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Hoedspruit (71.2 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) The Hat and Creek restaurant in Hoedspruit offers elegant dining and superb meals complemented by the wine menu. The menu boasts culinary grill and seafood delights prepared with local ingredients and the freshest seasonal flavours. The restaurant has free Wi-Fi and an under-10 kids play area. There is also a fireside boma.
Trading hours are from 9 am until late daily.
Vaalwater Country restaurant
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Vaalwater (76.4 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Cradled in the poster town of Vaalwater in a shady peaceful garden retreat, the Bush Stop Café is a passport to heavenly cuisine enticed by eclectic charm and rustic ambiance.
A great place to spend the day immersed in laid-back breakfasts or languid lunches feasting from freshly prepared creations such as slow-roasted lamb with garlic, rosemary and mint or smoked salmon with avo, watercress and pickled ginger mayo.
Boasting legendary milkshakes and homemade treats such as refreshing mint and ginger granita or mini lemon cupcakes with beetroot topping, Bush Stop Café entices and invites a wholesome approach to dining in the tranquil surrounds of a shady garden.
Tzaneen Country restaurant
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Tzaneen (76.4 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) Offering an exquisite choice of cuisine under warmth and smiles of African hospitality, Tzaneen Country Lodge satisfies the most discerning palate.
Housed in a lodge nestled in vast bushveld of indigenous forests and farmlands, diners can soak up the African bushveld while perusing the a la carte menu offering wholesome breakfasts, satisfying lunches and elegant dinners.
Exuding comfortable elegance and sumptuous country cuisine, this delightful dining experience bewitches the senses with secluded corners and alfresco summers using only locally sourced fresh fruit and vegetables.
Visit Tzaneen Country Lodge for pampering African hospitality and discerning cuisine.
Lydenburg South African restaurant
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Lydenburg (78.3 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) A unique tranquil setting with a comfortable ambiance, Mad Dogz Café hints chic African décor extended by a funky bar and patio overlooking tropical gardens and water features.
Start the day with wholesome farm style breakfasts or lighter continental teas. This bistro style setting serves up African cuisine perfect for brunch or lunch dining.
Try out wholesome favourites such as prego rolls, fish and chips, Cajun chicken, smoked trout fillet and chicken livers peri-peri style. For mains, try traditional bobotie, Moroccan lamb shank served with preserved lemon and voluptuous Cajun prawns.
The chicken Creole recipe from the Caribbean is not to be missed, equally the fresh bream seychellois prepared with a garlic and ginger marinade accompanied with green mango and papaya salad, laced with chilli and coconut milk.
Mad Dogz Café offers a dining oasis warmed by African / Creole cuisine and the soft murmuring of African music. Set adjacent to the trendy Monsoon gallery diners immerse in an added bit of retail therapy.
Thornybush Game Reserve South African restaurant
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Thornybush Game Reserve (79.9 km from Mahale Mountains National Park) This intimate and exclusive camp lies in 22000 acr of Thornybush Reserve dominated by striking views of the Drakensberg Mountains.
Reflecting a bygone era and traditional cooking methods, Tangala Safari Camp invites cuisine that reflects Africa in all her colours and moods cooked over gas and open fires.
Enjoy three course dinners within intimate surrounds or listen to tall tales of Africa sharing laughter and food for a memorable dining experience.
A comprehensive wine list and decadent cocktails compliments meals and African sundowners that will awaken a sense of Africa long forgotten.