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Liliesleaf Farm - Accommodation in Rivonia, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Liliesleaf Farm - Accommodation in the Gauteng Province near Johannesburg. Stay in a superbly restored homestead in Rivonia, a leafy retreat close to the bustling Sandton business and entertainment centre, and experience the special significance of this exclusive guesthouse. Once the secret refuge of Nelson Mandela and his revolutionary colleagues, this tranquil hideout was where the architect of South Africa's freedom struggle spent his last days as a free man before 27 years of imprisonment.

Price: 6

Bed and breakfast

2 kings 1 twin

Although the original farmland is no more, the historic manor house has been beautifully restored by owners Helmut and Veda Schneider to capture once more the calm dignity of a country house, now dedicated to the ideal of freedom and the spirit of peace and reconciliation. In the surroundings of this unique historical site guests can eat gourmet meals in the shade of the infamous tree or in the Walter Sisulu dining room hung with photographs of the Rivonia trialists. In this atmosphere of historical and political grandeur, guests are treated to warmth, friendliness and wonderful home-made meals and breakfasts.

The Liliesleaf and Rivonia suites come with historic features and stories that will captivate you and keep you spell bound as you soak up the legacy of Liliesleaf. Liliesleaf is a fascinating component of any visit to Johannesburg. Experience the tranquil elegance of Liliesleaf and a fascinating glimpse into South Africa’s struggle for freedom, only 15 minutes from the financial and commercial centre of Africa.