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General:
Back at camp, you will be spoilt by the highest standards of service. Our team's utter dedication and pure passion to pleasing each guest according to his or her needs is prevalent in every aspect of the lodge, and particularly the central area. The main deck is perfect for whiling the day away with a pair of binoculars in the glorious sun or under the shade of an umbrella. From this view you may find many untold secrets of the African bush while enjoying a sumptuous breakfast or decadent lunch. When the heat is on, cool down on the open-air verandah, and when in Africa, do as the Africans do and sink below the refreshing surface of our main swimming pool.

The bar and lounge entices every guest to a pre or post-dinner drink and fireside chat with your friendly ranger. Our professional barmen will mix together the finest in ingredients to make interesting and unique cocktails and drinks to sample throughout the evening. A nightcap of the finest whiskey, port or South African amarula would be the perfect way to the end of a perfect day! Our dining room has a beautiful view of a waterhole beyond, and holds the finest in silver service dinners. Our dining area consists of two heavy-set mahogany tables, offering ample space and comfort while enjoying the most decadent of dining one could imagine. Our esteemed wine cellar underneath the dining room is a treat for the avid wine connoisseur as well as the learning amateur, and is brimming with racks of celebrated local and international wines. Our friendly team will assist you in choosing the perfect wine according to the menu for that evening.

Services:
Our traditional Shangaan boma is used on warm nights and is a truly memorable way to experience an evening under the African night sky. Fine cuisine and wines can be sampled while sitting near a warm crackling fire. On arrival at the boma through a path of flaming torches, you will be welcomed by your ranger, who will be on hand to greet you with a drink of your choice and a pre-dinner appetizer, while guests meet around the fire to tell of exciting adventures had on the game drive that afternoon. Your table is complemented by candles and rustic hurricane lamps, which complete the full experience of true African dining. Starters will be served by your waiter at your table, followed by a main course of unparalleled proportions. Guests will be invited to chose from a selection of unique South African dishes, from stir fry to game kebabs, from the finest in South African fish to dishes served in traditional cast iron pots, all cooked and served before you, and guaranteed to satisfy every guest's tastes. End off the evening with a sumptuous dessert and nightcap, before bidding farewell to the simmering fire for the calling of your suite.

Rooms:
The lodge is built on a hill overlooking a natural waterhole. Each of the eight luxurious glass-fronted suites, complete with their own sundeck and heated rock plunge pool offer superb views of the African bushveld beyond. The suites are generously spacious and immense in stature. Air-conditioning and overhead fans provide welcome respite against the harsh African heat. The breath-taking romantic bathrooms, which include double indoor and outdoor showers, have windows, which open to a glorious view of the passing cavalcade below. The comfortable beds are complete with beautiful crisp percale cotton linen, down duvets and pillows, and gracious mosquito netting. A special touch to each suite is the perfection of final touches provided - from weather notes and African poems, to a fine array of bath salts and other bathroom amenities. An inviting lounge area is equipped with a comfortable couch and ottoman, perfect for enjoying a cup of tea or coffee whilst reading a novel or one of our environmental and leisure magazines provided in each suite. Enjoy the privacy of your suite and salute the timelessness of Africa over a drink or snack from your fully stocked mini bar. Or savour the day, either in your hammock or pool lounger outside, whilst listening to the tranquil sound of the surrounding bushveld. Aspects of nature have been incorporated into your suite, to provide the ultimate in luxury while experiencing Africa at its best.

Food & Wine:
Head Chef, Crisma Zaayman, ensures that every meal at Leopard Hills becomes a special occasion, preparing fresh, wholesome and honest cuisine. From breakfast, lunch to dinner, Crisma and her team serve dishes of unparalleled proportions. Guests will experience "soul food" full of decadent flavours from around the world, finishing with a touch of Africa in every meal. Crisma's meticulous attention to detail and fine finishes complete the experience and are a highlight of your luxury safari experience at Leopard Hills. From fusion food to fulfilling African ingredients, guests will have the opportunity of sampling a full variety of cuisine during their stay.

 

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