From the moment we turned off the road and in through the gates I knew it was going to be a trip to remember, the track to the lodge winding its way through the bush gave teasing glimpses of wildlife in all directions, Kudu grazing silently, Giraffe breaking the skyline above the canopy, then fleeting glances of Warthog dashing across before disappearing into the undergrowth, nature doing what it does best. As you arrive at the lodge perched on top of the hill, the rustic railway sleepers lining the steps embrace you as you make your way down past the braai and into the main lodge where the exposed beams of the impressive high ceiling show off the natural materials in the structur
That should speak volumes on its own, but I should add what makes it a special place.
The land is beautifully located a few miles West of Grahamstown and within easy reach of several ‘Big 5’ reserves. However there is a plentiful supply of animals in outstanding condition on Lukhanyo itself, so there is little need to leave in order to enjoy species such as Giraffe, Kudu and Zebra. On the numerous occasions I have walked the veldt through the valleys and up onto the many ridges, I have managed to get very close to the animals and taken some wonderful photographs.
The guest lodges are 5 star luxury, only surpassed by the main lodge which is decorated very tastefully by the owners skill at interior design.
The gentle sounding name of our farm and the soft illuminating light of a full moon against an outcrop of quartz, is breathtaking.
On hot summer’s afternoons, heavy thunderclouds roll over the numerous hills, bringing life giving rain to all the flora and fauna and leaving behind, at times, double rainbows and the kaleidoscope of coloured clouds in the picturesque sky.