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Jumeirah Thanda Safari Royal Residences

Zululand & The Elephant Coast

From $570 per person/night

Nestled in KwaZulu Natal’s lush wilderness, Jumeirah Thanda Safari features the exclusive Royal Residences within its 16,500-hectare private reserve. Guests can enjoy African authenticity and adventures with expert guides in pursuit of the Big Five, all while enjoying luxurious accommodations with endless views over the game reserve.

Tembe Luxury Tents

Zululand & The Elephant Coast

From $130 per person/night

The luxury tented accommodation offers a secluded experience in a serene sand forest. Each tent is equipped with air-conditioning, camping chairs on private decks, and comfortable queen-sized beds dressed with high-quality linen. Enjoy the tranquillity of the outdoor shower and visit the spa tent for a relaxing experience.

Sani Valley Sunset Lodge

Drakensberg

From $60 per person/night

If you are looking for a luxury private lodge in the most magnificent setting that also caters to your ideal level of seclusion, then this is the place for you! Sani Valley Sunset Lodges consists of 3 beautifully decorated semi-detached one-bedroom units. Each en-suite unit has magnificent lake and Drakensberg mountain views from lounge, bedroom and private deck. There are two accommodation units downstairs and one unit upstairs.

Sani Valley Rainbow Lodge

Drakensberg

From $130 per person/night

Sani Valley Rainbow Lodge is the largest chalet at Sani Valley. It has 3 luxurious en-suite bedrooms that can comfortably accommodate up to six people. Ideal for families and groups

Sani Valley Early Mist Lodge

Drakensberg

From $80 per person/night

The Sani Valley Early Mist Lodges are some of the most recent lodges built on the waters edge with beautiful views of the Southern Drakensberg. Each lodge includes one main bedroom and one second bedroom with two single beds, an open-plan kitchen, lounge area and a private veranda with jacuzzi overlooking over the lake. Ideal for couples, small families and groups.

Inkungu Lodge Boutique Hotel

Drakensberg

From $80 per person/night

Inkungu Lodge celebrates the glorious views of the Central Drakensberg mountain ranges, melting into the natural flora with indigenous gardens and a rimflow pool that reflects the changing moods and seasons of the Champagne Valley region. Inkungu means mist or cloud in Zulu, and the ongoing play of both of these around the riverine valleys and craggy slopes contributes to the mountain’s moody mystique.

Sani Valley Bushman Lodge

Drakensberg

From $90 per person/night

Sani Valley's Bushman Lodge is a large 2 bedroom en-suite lodge exquisitely decorated in African themes with original African artifacts & embroideries. This unit has magnificent elevated views of the lake and Drakensberg mountains, including the balancing rocks which are well known in the Sani Pass area for their distinct look.

Khotso Lodge & Horse Trails

Drakensberg

From $40 per person/night

Khotso has been offering horse riding in the Southern Drakensberg for well over a decade and making this most incredible activity accessible to all intrepid travellers visiting this beautiful mountain range. The largest horse trails specialist in the area, guests are invited to this perfect basecamp both to explore and to unwind. Khotso is the only operator running regular and bespoke multi-day cross-border horseback expeditions into the untouched wilds of Lesotho, and they offer a range of unique accommodations.

Oaklands

Drakensberg

17 Rooms

From $120 per person/night

Nestled in a vally upon the picturesque escarpment of the southeastern Drakensberg. Oaklands offers a tranquil retreat focused on communion with friends and family, home away from home comfort, spectacular farm-to-table dining and lots of time connecting to the wonderful environment within which the farm is situated.

Sani Valley Lakeside Lodge

Drakensberg

From $80 per person/night

The Lakeside Lodges at Sani Valley offer exquisitely decorated, double story stand-alone accommodation units. You will have magnificent lake and Southern Drakensberg mountain views from the living area, bedroom and bathroom. Each Lakeside lodge ideally sleeps 2 people but does have a small nook behind the main bedroom with a double stack bed suitable for 2 children. Each unit boasts a private jacuzzi overlooking the lake which provides a real luxury feel and brings the outside in. Ideal for couples, small families and groups.

Old Furth Estate

Midlands

2 Rooms

From $20 per person/night

Old Furth Estate is close to The Midlands Meander. You’ll love the location, the high ceilings, the views and the ambience. The property is good for families (with older kids) and big groups. Spectacular scenery, many fabulous walking trails, waterfalls and indigenous forests; this is a working farm with Nguni cattle, Shire horses and forestry, plus farmyard animals such as dogs, cats, chickens and ducks. It is completely off-grid, so you can also add up those carbon-friendly credits. Take time to breathe & relax! This luxurious accommodation can provide you with some much needed leisure time. Enjoy the splendours of the beautiful Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, tour the sites, walk in the forest, hike Nhlosane mountain, eat pizza, read a book, take a long nap, swim in the dam, listen to the birds, watch the sunset and indulge in some much needed chill time..

Rawdons Hotel & Brewery

Midlands

Nestled deep in the heart of the lush and serene KwaZulu Natal Midlands, you will find the charming Rawdons Hotel and Country Estate, a haven for those who seek the peace and tranquility of this famous country retreat. Rawdons Hotel is a welcome haven for tourists, businesses, brides and weekenders offering splendid a la Carte, Table d’Hote and pub menus. The recently refurbished rooms decorated with a combination of prize antiques & all the mod-cons one expects in the city. The hotel also offers lawn tennis and quiet walking trails around the property. Clay shoots, ideal for team-building, wedding groups and something-different birthdays, can be arranged on a distant section of our vast estate. A thriving independent brewery delights visitors with a range of naturally brewed ales and lagers of outstanding quality. These brews can be enjoyed in the famous “The Boars Head Pub”, situated at Rawdons Hotel.

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Oudtshoorn

34 Rooms

From $240 per person/night

Waterhole glamping in the Klein Karoo – a malaria-free safari on the Garden Route.

Tucked into the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, Buffelsdrift is a convenient safari pitstop on the Garden Route that delivers proper bushveld atmosphere without the malaria tablets. The lodge hugs a five-hectare waterhole where hippos grunt and terrapins paddle, while giraffe, zebra and buffalo graze the opposite banks. It's more accessible glamping than remote wilderness – just ten minutes from Oudtshoorn and the famous Cango Caves – but that proximity to civilisation is part of its charm. Dawn meerkat safaris, night drives in search of the elusive 'shy five', and encounters with rescued elephants add genuine wildlife credentials, whilst the restaurant dishes up hearty Karoo fare alongside award-winning Route 62 wines. A solid choice for families or anyone wanting to dip their toes into safari life.

De Denne Country Guest House

Oudtshoorn

From $50 per person/night

De Denne Country Guesthouse in Oudtshoorn is the perfect stop over halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth travelling on the Route 62. The Country Guest House is situated on a working ostrich and Alfalfa farm and offers tranquility, spectacular views and soul touching moments. Sunsets you will never find elsewhere and hospitality to make you feel at home. At De Denne Country Guesthouse all the suites enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding farmlands, majestic mountains and the well-kept garden. There are many activities including bird watching, scenic walks, stargazing, environmental and farm tours where you can experience the ostrich chicks hatching. De Denne Country Guesthouse is perfectly situated for a day visit to the surrounding towns of Prince Albert, Mossel Bay, Calitzdorp (The Port Capital) and Knysna. Perfect for romantic getaways or family fun time, with modern amenities and olde-world charm.