Sudwala Rainforest

The Sudwala Rainforest, also known as the Sudwala Caves Rainforest, is a natural attraction located close to the town of Nelspruit and is part of the larger Sudwala Caves complex. Even though it's not your typical tropical rainforest, the Sudwala Rainforest is a lush and green oasis with lots of plants and tall trees. It gets plenty of rain, which helps various plants like ferns, mosses, lichens, and other epiphytes grow there. The forest has a peaceful and calm atmosphere, making it a refreshing escape from the open grasslands around it. Visitors can explore the forest and enjoy its natural beauty through well-maintained walking trails. The diverse plant life in the forest attracts many different birds, butterflies, and small animals, creating a vibrant ecosystem.

Sudwala Caves

The Sudwala caves are not only the oldest known caves in the world but they are also located in very old rocks called Pre-Cambrian dolomite. These rocks are some of the second oldest sedimentary rocks on Earth. Water gently flows down the cliff face and nourishes the forest. Inside the Sudwala cave system, there is a big circular chamber called the PR Owen hall, also known as the amphitheatre. This chamber is famous for its natural acoustics and refreshing airflow that comes from an unknown source outside. Visitors can take an hour-long tour that will take them 600 meters underground. If you're feeling more adventurous, there is also a crystal tour that takes you 2000 meters into the cave, where you can see a chamber filled with sparkling aragonite crystals.

Sudwala Dinosaur Park

The Sudwala Dinosaur Park is located right next to the Sudwala Caves. In the museum, you can see life-size models of ancient creatures, such as amphibious reptiles, dinosaurs, ancient mammals, and even prehistoric humans. These models were sculpted by an artist named Jan van Zijl, who also designed the black wildebeest on the old South African two-cent coin. The park also has real Nile Crocodiles, which are very similar to their ancient relatives but also perfectly adapted for survival. The park is surrounded by a beautiful forest garden with lots of trees and plants. Visitors might see monkeys and red-breasted cuckoos there. A new addition to the park is a stunning viewing deck that allows visitors to admire the Rainforest Valley, a designated National Heritage Site.

Christmas

The Reception area looked lovely with handmade reindeers and a well-lit and decorated Christmas tree. On Christmas Eve, the staff and guests gathered at the bridge and walked to the games room singing Christmas carols together. Each of the participants held a candle, making it a magical night. We ended the evening with a fun marshmallow braai. On Christmas day, the Team hosted a special family Christmas lunch for all our guests where they got to indulge in some delicious roasted dishes and yummy desserts. It was a festive feast that added to the joy of the day.

Valentine’s Day

On Valentine's Day, the Sudwala Team decorated the Reception area with hearts and a red and white theme. The entrance area and poles outside were tied with ribbons and balloons to create a romantic and inviting atmosphere for our guests as they checked in.

International Women’s Day

What a wonderful day we had at Sudwala on International Women's Day. We organised a special celebration in the garden near the Games Room with a group of twelve beautiful women. We started the event with a prayer and shared the history of this important holiday. The main focus of the event was to honour and celebrate women who are making a difference in the world and to empower women in all areas of life. To treat the ladies, our kitchen prepared freshly baked eats and treats for them to enjoy. We also created special gift hampers filled with strawberry and caramel chocolates for each woman to take home as a token of our appreciation for them. It was a sweet and meaningful day for everyone involved.

Easter

Easter was an egg-citing affair this year! We were expecting 69 check-ins, so our amazing team made cute bunny packs filled with yummy chocolates and marshmallows as gifts for each and every guest. And, of course, we couldn't forget about snacks! Our kitchen whipped up some fish pastries for everyone to nibble on while checking in. We had a super fun Easter egg hunt in the garden for the little ones below the age of five while the older kids had their own exciting egg hunt in the Games Room. They had a great time looking for colourful eggs and following bunny footprints made with blue, white, and yellow paint powder. The footprints helped guide them during the hunt, and parents could join in too.

A Cause for Celebration

We feel grateful to have hosted numerous guests celebrating some special occasions at our Resort this year. From milestone birthdays to anniversaries and honeymoons, we have taken great joy in ensuring that each guest had an exceptional experience on their special day.