A Mpumalanga escape: Where to stay in Hazyview and along the Panorama Route
From a country hotel near Kruger to self-catering villas and a forest hotel above Pilgrim’s Rest.
Written by Night Sky Bookings
Published on Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Aerial view of the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga
Hazyview sits at the gateway to Kruger National Park, and the Panorama Route runs north past some of Mpumalanga’s best-known viewpoints: God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Blyde River Canyon, Lisbon and Mac Mac Falls.
You can use the area as a base for Kruger, a scenic road trip, or a scenic road trip on its own, or both. Here’s where to stay, from Hazyview near Kruger Park to Graskop and Pilgrim’s Rest further up the route.
Highgrove House Country Hotel, Hazyview
Set on a 64-hectare farm just 20 minutes from Kruger, Highgrove House is a boutique country hotel with only eight garden suites, so the whole property stays intimate.
It's built around a restored Colonial farmstead, with wood-burning fireplaces, gourmet dining, and a jacaranda-lined driveway leading in. The Hazyview accommodation suits travellers looking for a quiet, upmarket base close to the park rather than a self-catering stay.
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Solana Studio Unit, Hazyview
Inside the secure De Rust Lifestyle Estate, Solana Studio Unit is a self-catering studio for couples or solo travellers, with a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and a peaceful garden setting. It's about 15 km from Kruger's Phabeni Gate, and puts the whole Panorama Route within reach for day trips, along with ziplining, quad biking and river rafting nearby.
Solana Villa, Hazyview
Also inside De Rust Lifestyle Estate, Solana Villa is a three-bedroom self-catering holiday home sleeping up to six, with a private swimming pool and an outdoor boma. It's a good fit for a family or group safari trip, roughly 20 km from Numbi Gate, with Perry's Bridge Trading Post just a kilometre away for restaurants and shops.
Panorama Home 19, Graskop
Further along the route in Graskop, Panorama Home 19 is a self-catering unit with a communal swimming pool and a children's play area, putting God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon all within easy reach. It's a practical, affordable base for travellers spending their time out sightseeing and exploring the area.
Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel & Resort, Pilgrim's Rest
Mount Sheba sits in indigenous forest in the mountains above Pilgrim’s Rest, a historic gold rush town. The forest is a change from the open farmland around Hazyview, and the Panorama Route viewpoints are a short drive away. There are suites for two and family suites for four, plus hiking trails, fishing, bird watching and a spa.
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Plan your trip to Mpumalanga
Hazyview and the Panorama Route cover a lot of ground, from Big Five safaris to waterfalls and canyon viewpoints, and the Hazyview accommodation above spans everything from a boutique hotel to a family villa. Browse the full Mpumalanga collection on Night Sky Bookings to build out the rest of the trip.
Plan your Mpumalanga escape
Accommodation in Hazyview, Graskop and Pilgrim’s Rest, close to Kruger and the Panorama Route.
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