CYBELE FOREST LODGE & HEALTH SPA < Near White River – Luxury Country Lodge >★★★★★ Location – Cybele Forest Lodge and Health Spa is situated in a 300 acre private forest surrounded by timber plantations , mountains and meadows . Close to the Kruger National Park and private game lodges . 50 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport . Facilities – The Health Spa in the Forest is set in a private , walled garden and offers a full range of treatments . Also available is the gymnasium with top of the range equipment , as well as an exclusive gift emporium . Cybele offers a wide range of activities , including river and forest walks , bird - watching , helicopter adventures and horse - riding from the lodge ’ s own stables . Renowned for its food , Cybele ’ s restaurant has been described as among the country ’ s best . The hotel is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux organization . Accommodation – Cybele offers exceptionally comfortable accommodation ranging from spacious cottages to the ultra luxurious paddock suites and the state - of - the - art forest suite . All suites have their own private heated pools and all accommodation types have their own private walled - in gardens .