Through the wrought-iron gates at the end of a bougainvillea-lined drive, you will find Plumbago – as pretty as the flower that shares its name – set on an avocado and banana farm above a plantation looking out over the Kruger National Park in the distance. With 1940’s jazz in the background, it has just the right accompaniment to the nostalgic colonial-inspired setting.

Charming air-conditioned rooms with sitting areas, en-suite bathrooms, tea trays and fine bed linen which have the same casual gracefulness with subtle natural tones, Jacobean print curtains, mahogany beds and an abundance of fresh flowers.

The elegant pool in the beautifully tended bird-filled garden allows for relaxation.