Phantom Forest

Facilities

• Dining: Breakfast is included in the rates, other meals are extra. For dinner, there's the Boma's internationally influenced menu, or for larger groups there's Chutzpah's Moroccan-style dining. Picnic lunches can be provided on request. Vegetarians and other dietary requirements can be catered for with advanced notice
• Communal areas:The Eyrie serves as a bar and guest lounge
• Internet Access: The only internet access is in the guest lounge
• Swimming Pool: The Nature Pool and the Chutzpah Pool are both eco-friendly and unheated with lovely views of the forest
• Spa Treatments: Make a booking at the on-site Body Boma, where massages and holistic treatments are available (at an extra cost). There’s a small sauna room and an outdoor Jacuzzi - the ‘Bubble Barrel’ (use is included in the rates)
• Recreational: Complimentary mountain bikes and canoes are available for guest use. Staff can help arrange golf and adventure sports
• Weddings and Celebrations:Chutzpah can be used for celebrations - minimum 12 guests. Small weddings can be arranged; guests are required to book the entire lodge, thus accommodating a maximum of 28 guests. Ceremonies can be held in either The Boma or Chutzpah restaurant. The bride can check-in early to prepare for the occasion
• Max. Wedding Guests: 28
• Meetings/Functions: The Business Boma provides an informal venue for meetings; tea, coffee and snacks can be provided (by waiter service), and it can accommodate up to 14 guests
• Disabled Access: None
• Pets: Not accepted
• Languages Spoken: English, Afrikaans, some German

Also...

• There is no cash bar, so drinks are billed to the rooms

Social Responsibility

Phantom Forest supports Kynsa Animal Welfare. Their intention is to work for the benefit of animals found mostly in underprivileged areas. The organisation acts and speaks for those without a voice and rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes where possible. Education programmes and daily clinics are also organised.

When to go?

The South African summer (November to March) is prime time, but nature-lovers might have more to spot in October-November, or perhaps in autumn (February-April).

Author's tips

Bring binoculars, long-sleeved clothing (in natural colours) and swimwear for the pool or the 'Bubble Barrel'.

We suggest a 2- or 3-night stay, as part of a Garden Route tour. They periodically have some superb 2-night deals including gourmet dinner. Outdoors enthusiasts and twitchers might be happy staying longer than 3 days, but for most of us the novelty will wear off, and you might wish you were somewhere more accessible.

Features include:

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Breakfast
• Guest lounge
• Internet access
• Outdoor pool
• Spa treatment rooms
• sauna
• Jacuzzi/hot tub
• Bicycles available
• Canoes available
• Available for exclusive use
• Wedding license
• Meeting rooms
• Function facilities
• Off street parking
• Airport Transfers