Trail through rainforest
The Lakeside Sanctuary

Forest, water, firelight and stillness — choose your pace.

Experiences

Forest

Waterfall cascading over mossy rocks in the forest
Forest

Waterfalls

A rejuvenating forest shower at the waterfalls.

Part of hiking trails
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Hiking trail
Forest

Hiking

Trails of varying difficulty leading to scenic viewpoints, waterfalls and sunset spots.

Varies by trail
Forest path under an arch of rainforest trees
Forest

Forest Walk

Easy walkways through dense rainforest and streams to learn about unique plant species.

1-2 hours
Bundles of estate-grown spices on a rustic table
Forest

Spice Tour

Learn about organic spices grown on the estate: cardamom, black pepper, cloves, vanilla and cinnamon.

1-2 hours
Bird watching
Forest

Bird Watching

Spot rare bird species in this Important Bird Area and biodiversity hotspot.

Experiences

Water

Guest swimming in the spring-fed lake
Water

Swimming

Fresh spring-fed lake water, up to 12 metres deep and suitable for diving.

Fishing from the lakeside deck in the early morning
Water

Fishing

Try fishing with locally made rods in the lake and cook or BBQ your catch.

Group waving from a boat on the lake
Water

Boat Ride

Relaxing boat rides across the lake.

Experiences

Adventure

Mountain biking trail
Adventure

Mountain Biking

Five documented trails along former plantation roads for different fitness levels.

Varies by route
Quad bike on forest track
Adventure

Quad Bike

Guided quad-bike rides on estate tracks and viewpoint routes.

Group activity outdoors
Adventure

Team Building

Outdoor experiences designed to build communication, coordination, teamwork and trust.

Students outdoors
Adventure

School Programs

Week-long outdoor learning programs with survival skills and community work.

1 week
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Experiences

Lifestyle

BBQ by the lake
Lifestyle

BBQ Night

Saturday lakeside BBQ nights featuring beef, goat (mbuzi), chicken and fish.

Saturday evenings
Campfire by lake
Lifestyle

Campfire & Bonfires

Evening campfires and bonfires for storytelling and relaxation.

Board games
Lifestyle

Board Games & Karaoke

Evening entertainment with board games, pool table and karaoke sessions.

Easels with finished paintings at an outdoor paint session
Lifestyle

Paint Sessions

Guided paint sessions on the lawn — canvas, paints and brushes provided.

Donkey cart ride
Lifestyle

Donkey Cart Ride

A slow, scenic ride around the estate by donkey cart.

Choose your pace. From high-adrenaline mountain trails to tranquil lakeside moments, craft your perfect escape.

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