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!Khwattu Fynbos Cabin

Paternoster

From $120 per person/night

On the sea side of the Nature Reserve discover the wood and stone Fynbos Cabins, simple luxury beneath vast, blue West Coast skies. The surprisingly spacious cabins blend discreetly into the landscape. Glass walls yield unobstructed views of Cape floral fynbos. A private balcony with your own wood fired hot tub is the final step to fully immersing yourself in nature.

!Khwattu Hilltop Huisie

Paternoster

From $120 per person/night

These 6 Hilltop Huisies artfully blend West Coast farmstead charm with modern luxury. A stone walled courtyard encloses a deceptively spacious open plan design. A king-size bed with spectacular ocean views, a generous shower and private balcony conspire to make you want to stay another night. Take in the panoramic views of rolling hills and the Atlantic Ocean, or spend gentle time de-coding the unique San art.

Villa Pescatori

Paternoster

Featuring earthy colour and exposed stone exteriors, Villa Pescatori is located on the white sand beach of Yzerfontein. The beachfront villa offers barbecue facilities, an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace. Our guest house accommodation compromises of four immaculately furnished en-suit bedrooms. You will enjoy unsurpassed sea-views from every room, as this guest house is located right on Yzerfontein's famous '16 mile' beach.

Leopard Valley Eco Retreat

Cederberg

From $60 per person/night

Leopard Valley is an Eco Retreat nestled in a peaceful valley between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam, and consists of 4 stylish off-the-grid self catering eco-cabins crafted from used shipping containers. With its majestic sweeping vistas and crystal clear springs, a visit to Leopard Valley is a true escape from the busy life, and an opportunity to slow down and reconnect with yourself. The people at Leopard Valley are passionate about conserving this magical paradise and its rich biodiversity, safeguarding it for future generations. And they are so excited to be able to share it with you.

Naries Namakwa Retreat

Cederberg

From $120 per person/night

Naries is a beautiful & romantic hideaway on the edge of the Spektakelberg between Springbok and Kleinzee. We offer a unique experience amid spectacular scenery. We are well positioned for exploring the greater Namakwa Region from the Richtersveld in the north to the shipwrecks in the west, and during the wild-flower season, we are right where the action is.

Bushmans Kloof Koro Lodge

Cederberg

3 Rooms

From $450 per person/night

Your own corner of the ancient Cederberg, with private chef, guide and rock art galore.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Bushmans Kloof's 7,500-hectare wilderness reserve, Koro Lodge is a renovated farmhouse turned private sanctuary. Named after the San word for 'open vistas' – and you'll soon see why – this is an all-inclusive family retreat with its own dedicated chef, host and wilderness guide. The Cederberg Mountains provide the backdrop: rust-red sandstone formations, 755 species of fynbos plants and over 130 ancient rock art sites daubed by the San thousands of years ago. It's a place where kids can roam free (the reserve is predator-free), and where the only agenda is the one you set yourself.

Letamo at Qwabi Private Game Reserve

Waterberg

From $290 per person/night

Family fun in untamed wilderness

In this untamed wilderness, you’ll be met with vibrant hospitality and a palpable passion for conservation. An authentic safari destination set in one of only two UNESCO-declared savannah biospheres in Africa, QWABI Private Game Reserve presents you with a unique, immersive safari experience. Here, you will be surrounded by a vibrant, ancient landscape coloured with a water-rich ecosystem, remarkable sightings and scenery, and bespoke luxury at the lodge

Butterfly Cottage

Waterberg

2 Rooms

From $20 per person/night

Butterfly Cottage was the first construction project of Anthony Baber. He made it for himself and his bride, before he went on to build world famous lodges. It is a beautiful natural stone and thatched cottage with a spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen area, one double bedroom and a bathroom. There are two very comfortable sofa beds in the living area for use if required. The cottage has a bathroom, but there is no shower. Butterfly Cottage is situated near the swimming pool and has a lovely large braai area where you can sit and enjoy the stunning sunsets. Butterfly lends itself perfectly to either a romantic break for two or a family with young children.