Surrounded by coffee plantations, citrus fruits, flower crops, ferns and vegetables, Aguas del Arenal is located in the Cerro El Arenal nature reserve in Matagalpa. Accommodation includes a variety of guest rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom with hot water. The hotel offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, served in the cafeteria. Guests can enjoy activities such as coffee tours and hiking.
Situated within the beautiful Valley of Cotopaxi in Ecuador, Hacienda Santa Ana is an excellent option for a countryside getaway which reconnects its guests with the nature which surrounds them. There are a variety of accommodation options which feature a selection of single, double twin, double king, and triple rooms. The rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as heaters, digital safety boxes, complimentary teas, and private bathrooms. Guests are also welcomed to enjoy mouth-watering meals at the on-site restaurant.
La Casa del Suizo is an incredibly unique stay; located within the Amazon and situated alongside a river, it is a peaceful, relaxing, tranquil stay for anyone visiting Ecuador and looking to satisfy their curiosity for the rainforest and its wonderful wildlife. Every day promises new adventures, with a variety of adventures and activities, an amazing local community, and breathtaking views. All 77 rooms within the lodge are peaceful havens, with a terrace, a hammock, full electricity and hot water, and a ceiling fan. Activities to enjoy during your stay, include trekking in the jungle, tubing through the river, tarabita (a basket-like cable/ zip car), kayaking, canopy adventure park, and nature hikes.
Wind your way through an ancient Milkwood Forest as you stroll between your luxurious suite and the lodge itself, feeling serenity settle over you like a delicate mist. Grootbos Forest Lodge is a masterpiece of sophisticated and contemporary design, reflecting the breath-taking natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Nowhere else would you be able to enjoy one of the world’s most biodiverse environments and the changing colours in the Southern sky quite like this.
With its clean lines, elegant ceilings and expansive windows, Grootbos Forest Lodge is the place to retreat to for blissful contemplation and for connecting with yourself or nature. Fringed by the peaceful Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, the Forest Lodge features 16 freestanding luxury suites, accentuating the rolling hills of fynbos and majestic mountains. On a clear day, it’s possible to see all the way to Cape Point.
Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge is located within the diverse and beautiful Manyoni Private Game Reserve. With only 8 safari suites, a personalised and exclusive service can be given to guests even when at full capacity. The suites are luxurious and spacious, filled with natural light and with private balconies and pools, which offer sweeping views over the bushveld below and the rugged Lebombo Mountains. Guests can begin their day by exploring the reserve during sunrise on a game drive, spend their afternoons indulging in a massage before heading back out into the bush on an afternoon game drive, and enjoy evenings sat around the crackling fire pit in the boma, feasting on delicious food before relaxing in their private pool gazing over the moonlit mountains and star-filled sky.
Fugitives’ Drift is a Natural Heritage Site which overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, where 22,000 Zulu warriors defeated the invading British troops in 1879. Guests can travel back in time with a tour of the battlefields and explore the land where the Zulu warriors defended their country. Fugitives Drift rests within a 5,000-acre game reserve which is home to an abundance of wildlife and birdlife. As well as tours of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, guests can enjoy nature walks and fishing excursions along the reserve’s 22 km of river frontage.
Fugitives’ Drift was fully renovated in 2017, transforming the lodge into a luxurious selection of private cottages with en-suite facilities and verandahs that offer incredible views of the sloping valleys, meandering river and sweeping plains. This historical setting also features a museum, as well as a refreshing swimming pool and library.
Three Tree Hill Lodge rests within the Spioenkop Game Reserve, overlooking the verdant Mfazimnyama Valley and against the backdrop of the magnificent Drakensburg Mountains. The family-run lodge is an ideal location for exploring the incredible nearby sights such as the Anglo-Boer War Battlefields in KwaZulu Natal, the Northern Drakensberg Mountains, and the Anglo-Zulu War Battlefields. Three Tree Hill is a Fair Trade certified lodge which prioritises sustainable and responsible tourism, while providing a luxury experience for guests in an area of exquisite natural beauty.
The 9 cottages, including 3 family units, are set among the abundant plant life and feature a natural colour scheme to allow them to blend into the beautiful natural landscape. The lodge’s owners, Simon & Cheryl Blackburn, are friendly and both have a strong passion and keen interest in Africa’s wildlife, history and culture, and are happy to share their local knowledge with all guests.
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is located in the luscious midlands in the diverse Kwa-Zulu Natal province of South Africa. Situated in the rolling foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, guests will be surrounded by colourful gardens, winding rivers, and towering mountains. The suites at the farmhouse are quirky and colourful, each designed in a unique style, with two self-catering villas which can accommodate larger groups or families.
Spend your days hiking in the surroundings, immersing yourself in nature, or participating in exciting activities such as a helicopter trip or visiting local craftsmen. Return to the farmhouse for a meal to remember – a gourmet 5-course dinner made with fresh and flavourful local ingredients. Guests staying here will create memories to last a lifetime.
If privacy and exclusivity are what you are after, then Makanyi Private Game Lodge is the ideal safari destination for you. Located in the wilderness of the Timbavati Game Reserve, 8 luxurious and comfortable suites are perfect for couples looking for a romantic escape or families ready to explore the bushveld. The suites are all decorated in a warm and classic style, with their own private decks. Wake up with a breathtaking view over the bush where your day’s adventures await.
Explore the area on a game drive or bush walk, become a master of photography or indulge in a stress-relieving massage. Extra activities can be arranged such as once-in-a-lifetime scenic hot air balloon flights. Return to camp for delicious and inventive meals created with fresh ingredients around the crackling boma with a glass of wine as you raise a toast to the beauty of Timbavati.
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve is an exclusive and personal haven, featuring 3 designer bush houses, private game viewing vehicles and a unique safari experience. Set in a private corner of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Cheetah Plains’ 3 villas are all designed to cater for up to 8 guests, with 4 luxurious double rooms, 2 lounges, and dining area and your very own heated swimming pool. Guests can also enjoy tailored drives across the plains in a private vehicle. Explore the wilderness and search for your favourite animals with a professional guide, before returning to a comfortable and modern home-away-from-home in your own private section of the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve.