Exclusive Getaways » South Africa

Nkomazi Game Reserve

Pam — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:37:43 +0000

Nkomazi Game Reserve lies in the malaria-free Barberton Greenstone Belt, three hours away from Johannesburg. The setting is one of grasslands, river valleys, and mountains containing rock and life forms some 3 500 million years old. Enjoy a unique tented safari on 15 000 hectares supporting both highveld and lowveld game, including oribi, eland, springbok, nyala, kudu and impala. Wildlife management is done by the award-winning Shamwari conservation team.

Children: 6+

TGCSA Grading: Five-Star

La Plume Guest House

Pam — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:13:23 +0000

La Plume is an appealing 1902 Victorian homestead set on a working ostrich, alfalfa and vine farm near Oudtshoorn. Enjoy the tranquility of the Olifantsrivier Valley and the elegant old-world comforts of the guest house. Easily accessible are the area’s natural hot springs, nature and wildlife reserves, the Cango Caves, ostrich show farms and wine estates. Hike, bird watch, go mountain biking and visit the world’s only meerkat conservation programme.

Children: All Ages

TGCSA Grading: Four-Star

Jackalberry Lodge

Pam — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:18:55 +0000

Jackalberry Lodge is situated in the Thornybush Reserve in Limpopo, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Small and intimate, the camp offers a memorable safari retreat, the highlights being the two daily scheduled safari drives, and foot safaris by arrangement. The Thornybush wilderness is alive with animals and birds – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, elephant, hyena and cheetah are among the many sought-after sightings.

Children: All Ages. Children under 6 are not permitted on game drives.

TGCSA Grading: Four-Star

Dulini Private Game Reserve

Pam — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:18:02 +0000

Dulini Private Game Reserve offers a sublime and personalized wildlife adventure in the celebrated Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Six exquisite suites are set in a riverine grove under huge ebony and leadwood trees, providing a lavish safari retreat or romantic honeymoon stay. The resplendent main lodge is a sanctuary of comfort that spills out onto a tranquil veranda, with the vast wilderness just beyond.

Children: 8+ years

Thandeka Lodge & Spa

Pam — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:25:21 +0000

Thandeka Lodge & Spa is situated in the thriving wilderness of the Waterberg, a two-hour drive from Johannesburg. The main lodge is colonial in style, with touches of modern luxury. Twenty stylish tents are tucked away in the bushvled, each fully en-suite and with its own viewing deck. View a rich mosaic of wildlife in a malaria-free reserve, interact with cheetah nearby, and recharge at the spa between safaris. Families and conference groups are welcome.

Children: All Ages

Impodimo Game Lodge

Pam — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:14:34 +0000

Impodimo Game Lodge is a gorgeous five-star bush base in Madikwe Game Reserve. Beautifully set on rocky terrain, the rock-and-wood-crafted central lodge and ten spacious suites offer wide views of a majestic reserve. View wildlife on safari drives at dawn and dusk each day, and relax on the elevated pooldeck or at the sala in between. Pan African dinners are eaten under night skies in an open-air boma.

Children: All Ages

TGCSA Grading: Five-Star

Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge

Pam — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:22:31 +0000

Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge lies in an exclusive-use concession in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, a beautiful, malaria-free wilderness that is home to the Big Five and much besides. Family suites, executive suites and standard rooms are private and positioned for wonderful bush views. Enjoy daily safari drives and walks, and treatments at an award-winning spa. Quad biking and airgun shooting are on offer at a sister lodge.

Children: All Ages

TGCSA Grading: Five-Star

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa

Pam — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:50:15 +0000

De Oude Kraal offers a restoring stayover on route to Cape Town. Gerhard and Marie Lombard welcome guests to their family farmhouse, set on a merino sheep farm 35 km south of Bloemfontein. Garden rooms are large and private, with patios and fireplaces. Enjoy Marie’s excellent traditional dinners, copious breakfasts and mouthwatering teatime treats. Leisure activities include spa treatments, clay pigeon shooting, walking trails and horse riding.

Children: All Ages

TGCSA Grading: Four-Star

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

Pam — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:05:01 +0000

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge enjoys a tranquil setting under old leadwood trees in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, where a maximum of 10 people are offered a luxurious and personalised safari. The main lodge overlooks a waterhole visited by elephant families and other wildlife. Comprising just five bush villas, the lodge is also suitable for small groups preferring sole use of the camp.

Children: All Ages

TGCSA Grading: Five-Star

Savanna Private Game Reserve

Pam — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:54:39 +0000

Savanna offers an exclusive, five-star safari in the famous Sabi Sand Reserve, which lies within the greater Kruger National Park conservancy. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino are often sighted during a single game drive! Dams and waterholes attract a variety of daily visitors near the lodge, including elephants. Nine magnificent suites – seven with tented roofs – offer elegant accommodation and modern amenities.

Children: 8+ years

TGCSA Grading: Five-Star