Porcupine Ridge Guest House

This beautiful country home is tucked away in the mountains at the heart of the scenic Panorama Route, only five minutes from the Sabie Village and 40 minutes from the world-famous Kruger National Park. Perched above an old gold mine and part of the original mining village, Porcupine Ridge has been extensively remodelled to create a stylish, informal retreat combining Old World charm and modern comforts.

The friendly ambiance invites you to relax and unwind, surrounded by rambling gardens, abundant bird life and glorious mountain scenery. There are lovely walks on the estate through indigenous bush, grasslands and plantations. Monkeys, duiker, mongoose, bush babies and other small game may be seen. A spectacular waterfall with a deep pool for swimming is a special delight.

Porcupine Ridge has five immaculate en-suite bedrooms, a comfortable guest lounge with satellite TV and fireplace, a spacious dining room and two large, covered verandahs for relaxation and meals. All the bedrooms have seating areas and beverage trays with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and rusks. Hairdryers, clock radios, ceiling fans, heaters, electric blankets and generous bath sheets are provided in all rooms. Quality queen-size or twin beds are dressed with white percale linen and pure silk duvets. Two superior rooms are extra spacious with lovely views, bar fridges, complimentary sherry and chocolates. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with either bath or shower.

Leisurely breakfasts comprise a cold buffet of juices, cereals and yoghurts with homemade seasonal fruit salad, fresh fruits, nuts and seeds and a variety of breads and pastries. This is complemented by a cooked breakfast, a choice of teas and locally grown coffee. Delicious dinners are available on request.

Porcupine Ridge is perfectly placed for easy access to an incredible variety of attractions and activities. Free tourist maps and information are available at the guest house. Sabie is famous for its forests and waterfalls, trout fishing, mountain biking and hiking. Tour the magnificent Panorama Route with beautiful waterfalls, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon. Golfers will find a variety of courses within an hour's drive.

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Reviews

"Outstanding hospitality!"

30 March 2023

"Janet and John are not only fabulous hosts, but they have a wealth of local knowledge about the areas attractions that is worth its weight in gold. An amazing breakfast sets you up for a day of exploring this lushly gorgeous part of South Africa. Our advice is to not be fooled by any tour operators into spending only one night on the Panorama Route - it is worth exploring over a few days and Porcupine Ridge is the perfect place from which to base yourself. Could not recommend more highly!"
"What A Wonderful Stay!"

04 July 2015

"John & Janet are the most welcoming hosts! I was never wanting for anything - I was the only guest there but they still went to so much trouble to make sure I felt at home, including setting up a full breakfast just for me! I have recommended Porcupine Ridge to everyone! Thank you John & Janet!"
"Great spot along the Panorama Route"

22 April 2014

"I just returned from spending Easter weekend with Janet and John at Porcupine Ridge in Sabie, South Africa. It's hard to put into words just how much we enjoyed our stay. First, Sabie was our favorite town that we passed through in our explorations of the Panorama Route so the location was perfect. John and Janet were warm and welcoming, giving us lots of information to inform our travels around the area. Every morning Janet asked what our plans were for the day and she always had a great tip to add to our itinerary. The rooms are spacious and clean, the breakfast is delicious and they even sent us on our way with a packed breakfast when we had to return early in the morning. I would recommend Porcupine Ridge without hesitation!"
"Lovely"

02 March 2014

"Lovely accommodation and location. Very pleasant and helpful hosts. Highly recommended for those looking for a base near the Kruger park."
"Porcupine Ridge"

25 February 2013

"The setting and views are stunning, it is peaceful and tranquil. Janet and John are attentive to your needs, John having a very good sense of humour. Ask for the rooms at the front of the house."
"Lovely"

13 August 2012

"We had a lovely three night stay at Porcupine Ridge Guest House. Many thanks to Janet and John for such a homely, friendly welcome. We even saw three Porcupines cross the road in front of us on the drive in. We would reccomend this guesthouse to our friends."
"Stunning weekend"

26 March 2012

"Attention to detail personifies this wonderful destination. The hosts make you feel very welcome in their beautiful home away from home. If you are ever in the Sabie area you cannot go wrong with a night or two here."
"Warm hospitality"

30 May 2011

"Thanks to John and Janet for a wonderful stay. Comfortable, modern rooms. Great breakfast!"
"Great service and beautiful lodge"

12 May 2011

"We were there for one night, but we wish we could have stayed longer. Very nice people and beautiful rooms! They even have their own waterfall close to the house. Go see them while walking their two lovely and friendly dogs. Must visit again!"
"Lovely stay"

14 October 2009

"We wish we could have stayed longer at this lovely guest house. The room we had was extremely nice and very quiet, hence I slept for 10hours (a record for me). We enjoyed the breakfast which gave us a wonderful start to the day."
"Lovely stay"

14 October 2009

"We wish we could have stayed longer at this lovely guest house. The room we had was extremely nice and very quiet, hence I slept for 10hours (a record for me). We enjoyed the breakfast which gave us a wonderful start to the day."
"We had a wonderful time. "

28 September 2009

" Janet and John are very welcoming and give excellent service.Every little detail was thought of.We will definitely be back!"
"Truly wonderful"

19 May 2009

"Our 3 nights at Porcupine Ridge were truly wonderful! We arrived late the first night feeling very tired & frazzled, but we received such a warm & friendly welcome from Janet & John. The room was big, very comfortable & there were so many extra little luxuries; Janet & John went the extra mile always to make us feel welcome & offered very useful advice on the area. We stayed at many places during our 5+ weeks in South Africa & Porcupine Ridge was without question the best B&B we stayed in by far. We are recommending it to all friends & work colleagues- some of whom are considering coming to South Africa for the World Cup next year. Thank You so much Janet & John - you are the best!! "
"Very pleasant"

18 December 2008

"Janet and John are very friendly hosts and they made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. We had a very pleasant stay and will make use of them in the future again. Klerksdorp Mountainbikers"
"Awesome"

29 October 2008

"Probably the best Guest House i have stayed in for a long time.Jan and John were fantastic nothing was to much for them to do and their knowledge of the area was great.They sent us to a little place that i had never heard of called Kaapsehoop, this place was like you had entered a different time period, well worth a visit.Will definitely be going back as for only being open for less than a year, the accommodation and service was 5 star.I would recommend this place to anybody who wants to have a peaceful and lovely family experience."
"Excellent Stay"

20 October 2008

"The accommodation and hosts are amazing.The 3 night stay was simply perfect, and when in the area there is no doubt we will be back. I could fault nothing."
"Great accommodation"

06 October 2008

"We really enjoyed our stay the hosts Janet and John were extremely helpful and great to be with. The accommodation was great and it was a pleasure staying at the Porcupine Ridge guest house."
"Great accommodation"

06 October 2008

"We really enjoyed our stay the hosts Janet and John were extremely helpful and great to be with. The accommodation was great and it was a pleasure staying at the Porcupine Ridge guest house. "
"Great location, charming hosts"

29 September 2008

"Very welcoming hosts, well furnished rooms and beautiful setting. Highly recommended!"
"Great location, charming hosts"

29 September 2008

"Very welcoming hosts, well furnished rooms and beautiful setting. Highly recommended!"