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Umzinyathi Farmhouse

KwaZulu Natal Battlefields

3 Rooms

From $70 per person/night

This farmhouse is a charming stone and corrugated iron roof building built in the 1920’s. It was the home of George Buntting, who was an expert on the Anglo Zulu War. The farmhouse is at the top of the reserve and has a wonderful view of Isandlwana. After major renovations, it now has 3 ensuite bedrooms, sitting room with a fire place, dining room, kitchen and large veranda.

African Perfection - 3 Pepper St

Eastern Cape

From $170 per person/night

This contemporary 3-bedroom house is suitable for groups of friends, couples or families and provides both privacy and location. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs, and the living areas downstairs, the house is the perfect holiday home. The garden and braai area are perfect for family time and provide a safe space for children or furry family members.

African Perfection - 7 Pepper St

Eastern Cape

3 Rooms

From $240 per person/night

This newly renovated 4-bedroom house is perfect for families or groups of friends. Bordering the Supers greenbelt, the back yard is peaceful, sunny and warm, bustling with bird-life, and is just a walk away from Supertubes beach and surf spot. Imagine ocean meets forest. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs, and the living areas downstairs, the house provides everything you need for the perfect getaway. Care has been taken to provide a mutlitude of sitting areas suitable for work or play, with views of the garden or the ocean. 7 Pepper St is beachfront accommodation perfection.

Kariega River Lodge

Eastern Cape

10 Rooms

From $560 per person/night

River Lodge is a unique lodge built on the banks of the Bushmans River and comprises 10 superbly appointed spacious thatched suites. Inside the Lodge guests can find a quiet spot in one of the lounges, page through a book in the library, relax at the pool or take in the magnificent views from the deck overhanging the river. Guests can also be pampered in the beautiful Sala with a range of spa treatments. Special activities include boating, canoeing, fishing and daily boat trips to the Kenton beaches.

Mills Manor

Eastern Cape

5 Rooms

From $320 per person/night

A century-old Edwardian manor where safari elegance takes on a decidedly aristocratic air.

Perched majestically on elevated ground with sweeping valley views, this exclusive-use villa proves that some properties age rather gracefully indeed. Built a full century ago when afternoon tea was the height of sophistication, the manor has been lovingly converted into a private retreat that accommodates up to 10 guests in considerable style. The Edwardian architecture – complete with noble gables and soaring ceilings – creates an atmosphere that's part English country house, part African adventure, and entirely captivating. With your own private safari guide, dedicated chef, and attentive staff, it's rather like having your own wildlife-watching estate, minus the inheritance tax.

Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth

Eastern Cape

From $70 per person/night

Situated just 300 meters from beautiful Blue Flag beaches, our Port Elizabeth Hotel offers sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, while its city center location provides easy access to shopping, golf and entertainment. Dine at the Tabú Grill, where you'll bask in views of the Indian Ocean as you indulge in flavorful grilled dishes and an expansive selection of wines. Keep up with your fitness routine in our gym, or head to the Amani Spa to unwind.

African Perfection - 10i Mimosa

Eastern Cape

From $170 per person/night

10i Mimosa is a multi-level, self-catering holiday home with phenomenal sea views and mountains on the horizon. This quirky wooden house sits perched on a large property with commanding views from both the upper and main levels of the home. Kitted with a surfboard rack and outdoor shower, and just a stone’s throw from Supertubes and Point, it’s the perfect surfer accommodation. Not interested in waves? This gem is completely enclosed, so perfectly family-friendly (and that includes furry members too). The garden is sprawling and magical, and the recenlty built braai area makes for the perfect place to entertain.

Tree Tops Safari Lodge

Eastern Cape

5 Rooms

From $720 per person/night

An elevated escape where you'll sleep amongst the treetops and wake to birdsong.

Some properties promise you'll feel at one with nature – this one actually delivers by hoisting you up into the canopy itself. Constructed entirely within the embrace of towering indigenous trees, this luxury tented camp offers five canvas suites that quite literally give you a bird's-eye-view of the world below. The elevated walkways connecting each pavilion make you feel rather like you're navigating some wonderfully sophisticated treehouse village, whilst the active waterhole visible from the main deck provides endless entertainment courtesy of the local wildlife. It's particularly beloved by serious birders who come hoping to spot the rather splendid Knysna Turaco - an emerald-green beauty that's notoriously camera-shy but absolutely worth the wait.

Lentaba Lodge

Eastern Cape

10 Rooms

From $710 per person/night

A hillside haven where three fireplaces and a lit waterhole create safari romance.

Perched majestically atop a rugged hillside in the eastern reaches of the reserve, this stone-and-thatch retreat commands views that stretch endlessly across rolling valleys and pristine bushveld. With accommodation for 20 guests spread across 10 private villas, there's enough space for everyone to find their own perfect viewing spot, whether that's on a private deck or gathered around one of the lodge's three inviting fireplaces. The all-natural indigenous garden setting means you're quite literally surrounded by the very flora that defines this corner of Africa, whilst the elevated position provides front-row seats to nature's daily drama unfolding in the valleys below.

Samara Plains Camp

Eastern Cape

3 Rooms

From $30 per person/night

An off-grid retreat to reconnect with nature

Samara's latest ecotourism offering embodies the philosophy of a technology-free escape. The camp's four deluxe tents, which can accommodate up to 8 guests, provide a unique explorer-style adventure with an emphasis on luxurious elements such as time and space. Situated in a secluded area of the reserve with stunning views and an abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five, this unassuming eco-conscious camp relies on the natural landscape to create a peaceful atmosphere that encourages guests to disconnect from their hectic lives and bask in the tranquility of the surroundings. There is no Wi-Fi, no electricity, and no high-tech distractions at Plains Camp; rather, it offers a grounding, humbling experience in nature.