Exclusive Getaways » South Africa

Thanda Private Game Reserve

admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:12:42 +0000

Voted The World’s Leading Luxury Lodge at the World Travel Awards, Thanda Private Game Reserve in Hluhluwe offers guests the big five experience within its 14 000-hectare reserve. ‘Thanda’, meaning ‘love’ in Zulu, embraces the philosophy ‘for the love of nature, wildlife and dear ones’. Facilities include the royal private villa, main lodge, safari-style tented camp and an award-winning wellness centre.

Children: All ages

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

neo — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:39:03 +0000

Perfectly situated near Knysna’s lagoon with a myriad of attractions and activities on the doorstep, this secluded country estate is a great leisure destination. Accommodation is offered in spacious thatched Garden Rooms and Chalets. Facilities include three swimming pools, two restaurants serving superb cuisine, a bar and curio shop. Excellent facilities for weddings and conferences are also available.

Children: All ages

Sugarbird Manor

neo — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:11:02 +0000

A sublime example of comfortable meets chic, welcoming detail meets wonderful destination at Sugarbird Manor. Inspired and eclectic by design, our style reveres the Cape wineland’s country roots with a twist of city sophistication. Our twenty-one hectare wine and flower farm provides the perfect base to explore the winelands or just relax in an atmosphere of quiet luxury.

Children: All ages

Cathbert Country Inn

neo — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:08:31 +0000

Cathbert Country Inn has a superb location just outside Franschhoek on the slopes of the Simonsberg, with magnificent views across the vineyards. Soak up the beauty of the valley and watch the mountains come aglow in the late afternoon, heralding splendid sunsets. Enjoy gourmet dinners served with fine wines in an atmosphere of peace and warm hospitality. (Dinners are not served on Sundays; eat out or enjoy a substantial cheese and deli platter on your verandah.)

Children: 8+ years

Palms Wilderness Retreat

neo — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:02:40 +0000

Palms Wilderness is an intimate retreat in the scenic seaside village of Wilderness. It offers holiday-makers a warm welcome, and a place to slow down, unwind, and get in touch with nature. It’s also a homely base from which to explore the many treasures of the Garden Route. Eleven en-suite rooms have private entrances and direct access to lush, tranquil gardens.

Children: Kindly request

Prana Lodge

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:58:34 +0000

Prana Lodge is the Wild Coast’s five-star luxury hideaway, just 40 minutes from East London Airport. Peace and tranquillity prevail throughout – from the privacy of seven luxurious suites, each with private garden and plunge pool, to the serenity of the Thai Wellness Centre and Spa providing treatments, yoga and meditation. Enjoy exceptional cuisine and direct access to 21km of unspoilt beach.

Children: 12+ years

Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve

neo — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:51:44 +0000

Cheetah Plains is a privately owned and managed authentic bush lodge in the Sabi Sand, known the world over for its big five game viewing. Guests feel at home in an atmosphere of warmth, enhanced by superb service. Eight ethnically designed chalets are nestled into the indigenous gardens of the camp. Enjoy eventful safaris, specialised photographic safaris and visits to local communities.

Children: All ages

Zulu Nyala Country Manor

neo — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:33:53 +0000

Set in the countryside where plains game roam, with an outdoor Boma creating the feel of an African game lodge, Zulu Nyala Country Manor remains close to Lanseria Airport, Fourways Shopping Emporiums and Monte Casino. An Events Centre lends itself to large conferences, launches and weddings. Zulu Nyala Game and Heritage Lodges near Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal host corporate safaris for up to 220 delegates.

Children: All ages

White Elephant Safari Lodge

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:23:37 +0000

White Elephant Safari Lodge is a gracious Colonial-style lodge that stands beside glistening Lake Jozini at the foot of the ancient Lebombo Mountains. Eight luxurious safari tents are set in a wilderness brimming with game and birdlife. Each tent has its own bathroom, outdoor shower, bush-view verandah and personal bar. Enjoy a gentle boat cruise and explore the wilderness on guided walks, game drives and eco-conscious ‘elephanting’ excursions.

Children: All ages

The Turbine Hotel and Spa

neo — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:06:52 +0000

The unique Turbine Hotel & Spa – a chic conversion of a turbine restoration site – stands on Knysna’s picturesque Thesen Islands. There are 24 well-accessorised bedrooms and suites, some with balconies and some with gardens. Facilities include an Amani African Spa, the 90-seater Island Café, the Turbine Tapas Bar, a pool deck, conferencing for 60 delegates, and a motorized pontoon for sunset lagoon cruises.

Children: All ages