La Lechere Guest House - Phalaborwa

4-star solar-powered guest house 3 miles from Kruger National Park

Amenities

La Lechere Guest House Phalaborwa is a fully solar-powered facility with a borehole that supplies electricity and water regardless of load-shedding. The property features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, and sun loungers set within a tropical garden. Guests can arrange game drives, walking tours, and local cultural classes directly through the tour desk, and the honesty bar offers wine and champagne.

Rooms

All accommodations at La Lechere have en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries, air conditioning, satellite TV, and a private patio. Each suite opens onto the pool and garden, and soundproof walls ensure a quiet stay. The property offers double rooms, twin rooms, and a superior suite, all with private entrances and private bathrooms.

Dining

A complimentary English breakfast is served daily on the deck overlooking the pool, and packed lunches can be ordered for early morning Kruger trips. The hosts prepare optional evening meals on request, such as five-course dinners or Asian-themed menus that guests have rated highly. Special diet menus, including vegan options, are available, and the bar offers wine and champagne.

Sustainability & Operations

La Lechere Guest House won the National Lilizela Tourism Award for Best 4-Star Guest House in South Africa in 2019/2020. The property runs entirely on solar power and draws water from its own borehole, guaranteeing full service during Eskom load-shedding. The guesthouse uses an eco-friendly approach with recycling, minimal waste, and energy-saving practices throughout.

Location & Accessibility

Situated 3 miles from the Phalaborwa Gate of Kruger National Park and 7 minutes from Phalaborwa Airport, La Lechere places guests minutes from the Big Five. Hans Merensky Golf Estate is nearby, and the guesthouse offers an airport shuttle service, private check-in/check-out, and accessible parking for disabled guests. The property is wheelchair accessible with a lower bathroom sink and designated disabled facilities.

• Sustainability: Fully solar-powered with own borehole
• Awards: Winner of Lilizela Tourism Award 2019/2020
• Location: 3 miles from Kruger Park's Phalaborwa Gate
• Rooms: En-suite suites with rainfall showers and private patios
• Dining: Full English breakfast on the pool deck
• Activities: Game drives, walking tours, and cultural tours on site