Manyeleti Reserve Restaurants

Resting in the heart of Thornybush Game Reserve, perfectly positioned for scenic vistas, Shumbalala Game Lodge savours the palate with traditional cuisine in a choice of three beautiful settings. Dine within the elegant indoor dining room lit by flickering candles and formal surrounds or if the fresh African air captures your senses, the lodge decks embraces perfect views across the riverbed. Romantic dinners in the speciality wine cellar with exclusive views over the waterhole makes for a memorable and intimate experience with traditional open air fire side dinners rubbing shoulders with the cry of the wild. Thornybush Game Reserve will seduce the senses with a love affair for Africa surrounded by luxury and true African bushveld creating a memorable feast for the senses.

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.

Nestled in the heart of Kapama Private Game Reserve with sweeping views across tranquil lakes, Kapama Lodge invites warm African hospitality complimented by local and international fare. Chefs see to every whim and need for a personalised dining experience. Dine in the dimly lit Kapama Lodge main dining room or for a more traditional experience - the circular outdoor boma enclosed in dimly lit lanterns and the starlit sky. For a more intimate experience, dine in comfortable seclusion in the bushveld under a blanket of stars and moonlit African sky. Kapama Lodge serves fine cuisine from an À la carte menu with specialities like tender rack of lamb, gentle curries and flavourful seasonal vegetables concluded by delicious Kapama Lodge banoffee pie. Awaken the spirit of Africa at Kapama Lodge.

The lodge extends itself with three dining experiences each unique in their setting, each complimented by decadent cuisine and South Africa’s finest vineyard cellar. Rhino Boma invites buffet dining beneath an open sided thatch and crackling boma fire serving a variety of delicious food and impeccable service. Riverbed invites moonlit skies warmed by roaring bomas and open tables scattered over a dry riverbed lit by lanterns. Dishes are prepared with seasonal local produce and fresh herbs grown at the lodge. Ethnic dishes and accompaniments like mealie pap (African-style polenta) and chakalaka (a hot and spicy relish) grace the palate for an authentic taste of Africa. Specialist dishes like warthog stew and kudu casserole, impala sausages and mild oxtail curries create an exotic dining experience. Fish eaters and vegetarians are well catered for with fresh African vegetables such as sweet potatoes baked in their skin, wild spinach and feta cheese, spiced Zulu cabbage and steamed gem squash. The Simatle Lounge offers a perfect setting for large groups and formal functions dominated by Leadwood trunks, glass concertina doors that invite the bushveld in and roaring fireplaces that extend to an open beam thatched roof for a true African feel. Kapama River Lodge intoxicates the senses with pampered flair and pays homage to true African bushveld dining.

With mesmerizing views beaconing tranquillity, Wildebeest Lapa captures the majestic Northern Drakensberg range dining alfresco watching the blushing sun slip away. A traditional bush pub, this establishment invites family get-togethers enrobed in traditional African fare and hospitality for a cosy dining experience inspired by the spirit of Africa.

An idyllic place to relax and enjoy languid lunches and scrumptious breakfasts in the spectacular surrounds of Kamperus. Serving an array of delicious meals from light lunches, afternoon teas and hearty lunches, diners soak up tranquil surrounds complimented by good food and great coffee.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinners, Sanboni Restaurant offers dining at a lingering pace, just enough to slow you down to appreciate good food and tranquil surrounds. From mouthwatering buffet breakfasts, lazy lunches and hearty dinners, to alfresco dining on the terrace overlooking the pool. Winter or summer, Sanboni Restaurant caters for easy palates in relaxed surrounds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ambri Africa dominates carnivorous palates with hearty African delights in a comfortable and casual setting. Beguile the taste buds with eisbein, ribs, steaks, oxtails and even offal with a great kudu potjie that will satisfy the hungriest appetite. Hearty food filled with taste; choose from chicken and prawn curry or 500g sole. For something lighter, try the hamburgers, chicken and herb salad, smoked trout salad and lasagnes. Ambri Africa is a hidden rustic gem tucked away in Hoedspruit, a worthwhile visit for hearty carnivorous diners.

Located on Main Street in Hazyview, Le Pâtissier’s menu is predominantly café style, with delicious baked good and hearty continental breakfasts and lunches. The large open plan verandas shaded by cool flamboyant trees, an aromatic coffee and delicious breakfast makes a great start to the day. Breakfast choices include croissants with country ham and emmenthal, quiche Lorraine, salads and frites served with owner’s real Belgian mayonnaise. The wine list caters for all palates, perfect with a chilled lunch and the friendly helpful service makes dining easy at this bustling little café in Hazyview.

Perched on a hillside overlooking the Sabie River Valley and veiled Drakensberg Mountains, Tuskers Restaurant offers diners a haven of peace and tranquillity while sampling true African cuisine. Dine within the thatch roof dining hall cooled by summery fans or curl up next to the crackling winter fire with a glass of sherry before indulging in pan fried African food and excellent wines.

Comfortable and relaxed, Perry’s Bridge Trading Post makes an ideal spot for a lingering lunch followed by a little curio shopping and some delicious deli goods. Sit on the veranda shaded by age-old trees sampling delights such as toasted sandwiches, salads, burgers or baked potatoes. If something sweeter suits your mood, then a delicious moist cake, muffin or desert alongside a smooth cup of coffee will go a long way. Pop into Perry’s Bridge Trading Post on the corner of Main and Sabie Road just on the outskirts of Hazyview.

A wonderfully wild dining experience, the Hippo Hollow restaurant provides a unique setting in which to enjoy superb food and a great atmosphere. The restaurant provides breakfast, lunch and dinner from a continually updated menu offering local food in all its wonderful forms.

For a truly interesting and inspiring African dining experience, Kuka is the place to be. The food is superb, fusing African cuisines from all over the continent and jazzing them up to present a menu full of cosmopolitan offerings. Open all day long and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kuka is the perfect spot for whatever you desire, be it a full meal with family or a tantalising cocktail with good friends.

Trendy, vibrant and up-market, this popular restaurant is equipped with a butchery which supplies both wet and dry meats, all perfectly treated and aged. A speciality of this restaurant is the boerewors which comes in traditional and flavoured varieties. Biltong is also a popular choice here. The steaks are superb and diners are able to choose precisely how much they want. To go with the fabulous food is a selection of a wonderful South African wine, kept in a carefully controlled wine cellar. Pioneer's Butcher and Grill puts quality first, providing a thoroughly satisfying dining experience.

Resting in the heart of the lowveld exuding a stylish yet relaxed ambiance, Rissington Inn tempts a wide variety of traditional dishes with an authentic twist. Indulge in country favourites such as ostrich carpaccio, served with rocket, beetroot carpaccio, brinjal crisps and chopped olive dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. For mains, try the tarragon trout, tender pan-fried trout fillets on a bed of spinach, with a creamy tarragon sauce (served separately), julienne vegetables and gratin potatoes. Desert touches on a classic apple pie laden with cinnamon and raisins, served hot or cold. Alongside firm favourites, Rissington Inn offers wonderful soups, interesting starters, succulent trout dishes, fine curries, tender fillet steaks and a range of vegetarian dishes to suit the most discerning palate.