Located within lush verdant green gardens on the edge of the Ranomafana National Park, the Thermal Hotel is a recently restored colonial building that offers all of the amenities of a modern hotel, including a restaurant serving delicious local dishes. The hotel engages heavily with its local environment and encourages their community to protect the region, in turn providing stunning scenic views of the numerous natural thermal springs that flow in the area.
Take a step away from busy city life and retreat to Lake Chahafi Resort. Surrounded by emerald forests, stretches of grassland, and – of course – the sparkling Lake Chahafi, guests can spend their time here reconnecting to nature and enjoying a taste of slow living. Located on the banks of the lake, the atmosphere of the resort is friendly and quaint. Local staff can enhance your stay by recommending activities, and are always available to answer any questions you may have. Enjoy delicious dinners after days spent exploring the lake and the forests, before heading to your cabin for a relaxing night’s sleep surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.
Located in the heart of the pristine jungle is Cuña Pirú Lodge. The lodge is built in an environmentally friendly way, with local materials and methods creating a lodge which blends into its surroundings and offers a welcoming yet rustic atmosphere. With only 4 cabins, the maximum capacity is 16 people, so guests will feel as if they have the forest to themselves. Guests can spend their days exploring the luscious forest and finding many of the sparkling hidden waterfalls, or staff can help arrange an excursion to Iguazu Falls – a breathtaking tiered waterfall. After days spent hiking through the forest, guests can return to the lodge to take a break from the humidity in the sparkling swimming pool, or enjoy a gentle swing in their hammock.
Lion Sands Narina Lodge is located in its own private game reserve in the biodiverse Kruger National Park. With 9 luxury suites, the lodge is private and exclusive, with sweeping views over the glistening Sabie River visible from each suite. The lodge is chic and modern, with calming colours and comfortable furniture, so guests will feel relaxed and at home from their arrival. Head out in the early morning on an exciting game drive to try your luck in seeing the Big Five, before returning to camp to spend the afternoon receiving a luxury spa treatment, cooling off in your suite’s private pool, or immersing yourself in nature on a guided walk.
Dinner can be eaten in the heart of the bush, surrounded by the sights, smells, and sounds of this corner of South Africa. To finish your day, spend the night sleeping under the stars in a unique treehouse, being lulled to sleep by the Sabie River flowing past.
Kariega Settlers Drift is a luxurious tented lodge that rests in a remote and pristine area within the private Kariega Game Reserve. Each of the 9 tented suites is spacious and features its own elegant bedroom, living area, private bathroom and private viewing deck. Settlers Drift overlooks the sweeping wilderness and guests can enjoy incredible views of the expansive flora and birdlife in a landscape spanning 5 eco-systems. Enjoy two incredible game drives each day, bringing you up close to the amazing wildlife including the infamous Big 5, in an exclusive 10,000 hectares reserve.
A fascinating 11km boat-ride up the Estuary from the seaside village of Kenton-on-Sea brings you to the jetty at River Camp. Only four spacious luxury en-suite tents skilfully hidden in the riverine forest maximize privacy for each tent and ensure an exclusive and personalised experience. Every tent has its own cosy fireplace to ensure a snuggly warm environment on chillier nights. Professional and passionate staff ensure a time to be spoilt and make memories to treasure. The Camp recommended for families with children visiting Sibuya. These enormous 75 m2 tents with sleeper couches that convert to two single beds for children sharing, ensure plenty of space for the whole family.
Private and exclusive, Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge offers guests a unique and quiet stay in the very heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve. 8 luxuriously appointed suites allow guests to immerse themselves in their surroundings while lounging on their cosy bed or unwinding in their comfortable lounge area. All suites come with their own private decking where guests can gaze over the endless horizons of the reserve and the sparkling Marico River in the near distance.
Guests can spend their day exploring the reserve on an exciting game drive or immersive guided walk before returning to the lodge for a dip in the infinity pool, followed by a delectable dinner which can be enjoyed around the boma, underneath the wide starry sky. Enjoy sipping on a glass of fine South African wine while surrounded by the sights, smells, and sounds of the wild South African bush.
Kanonkop House combines service and relaxed luxury in an intimate and unique guest experience. Consistently voted in the Top 25 Hotels in Africa (Trip Advisor) guests from all over the world are hosted in a refined family home while enjoying the service and excellence of five star boutique accommodation.
Kanonkop House is beautifully positioned at the top of Kanonkop Hill in private indigenous forest, overlooking the iconic Knysna Lagoon with breath-taking views stretching all the way to the famous Knysna Heads and Indian Ocean. The tranquil setting just outside of the main town centre allows guest the relaxed enjoyment of the natural beauty that the Garden Route is famous for while the restaurants, activities and shops of the town of Knysna are just a 5 minute drive away.
In-house activities including discounted golf, cycling, birding, hiking, kayaking, beach, and all watersports are available and Kanonkop House is ideally situated to take advantage of all Garden Route Tourist attractions. The hosts are always on-hand to make recommendations and arrange bookings for guests. The property only has 7 rooms and is not open to the public so that guests can enjoy true privacy.
For families and small groups the Kanonkop Team hosts guests at a selection of exclusive-use Villas situated throughout Knysna.
Hunter’s Country House is a 5-star boutique hotel idyllically situated between the coastal towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape. With a variety of accommodation available, there’s something perfect for every guest, with options including authentic thatched suites, or a private pool. All rooms and suites are individually decorated so guests can revel in the homely elegance that is the cornerstone of this impressive property.
Hunter’s Country House is perfectly situated on the Garden Route, making it the perfect base for guests wanting to explore the magnificence that the West Cape has to offer, be that marine tours and hiking trails at Plettenberg Bay, or a boat cruise on Knysna Lagoon.
Summerfields is a family-owned & managed agri-tourism business in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, close to the famous Kruger National Park and the magnificent Blyde River Canyon. The owners have integrated farming of macadamia nuts, litchis and passion fruit with the natural beauty of the Sabie River Valley, and created a small boutique lodge, spa and restaurants with the aim of providing the ultimate romantic getaway experience to guests that represents excellent value for money.
Summerfields is more than a convenient springboard to big five game viewing or a daytrip around the Panorama route with its waterfalls, escarpment views and historic sites such as Pilgrims Rest. It is a place to rest, recover and rejuvenate your senses.
Summerfields is a food destination with top Cape Town chefs in attendance – magnificent breakfast spreads, tapas for lazy lunches on the Sabie River, and beautifully crafted fine dinners in a romantic setting in the Kitchen. Service is first world, with internationally trained sommeliers and a speciality wine list.
The spa at Summerfields is unlike any other – adorned with roses, and making use of natural products, such as macadamia oils, avo facials and banana wraps in open-air pavilions where birdsong and the sounds of nature are the background music.