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Addo Rest camp

Bakgatla Resort

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Budget accommodation in the Addo Elephant National Park. In our view the best interaction between elephants and humans in South Africa. Colonial style double-storey chalets. Set on the fringe of the Pilanesberg National Park. Big swimming pool. Approximately 20km from Mossel Bay, this game reserve is perhaps the most scenic in the country. Famous for the black impala. Offers elephant-back safaris.
Situated in Addo, Eastern Cape Situated in Pilanesberg National Park. Situated in Mossel Bay

Eagle Island Lodge

Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Kapama

Pristine water wilderness setting five star luxury accommodation, game viewing on the waterways by mokoro. Hilltop Camp has perhaps the most beautiful views of any game reserve in South Africa. Good chalet accommodation famous for rhino viewing. Variety of tented lodge and chalet accommodation. Best elephant back safaris in the country.
Situated in Okavango Delta, Botswana Situated in Hluhluwe Game Reserve Situated in Timbavati

Kubu Lodge

Lion Sands in the Sabi Sabi

Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Set on the Chobe River, raised chalets under gigantic ebony, mahogany and wildfig trees. In the Sabi Sand Conservancy enjoy luxury game viewing experiences. Our favourite camp, on the banks of the Sabie River. We recommend the tented accommodation on the river.
Situated in Chobe, Botswana Situated in Sabi Sabi Situated in Kruger National Park.

Manyane Resort

Manyara Serena Lodge

Mountain Pastures

Thatched African styled chalets near Pilanesberg National Park and twenty minutes from Sun City. Great lodge with magnificent views of Lake Manyara and game -filled plains. Ancient San rock paintings reached by quad bike, variety of game species. Quad bike game viewing.
Situated in Pilanesberg National Park. Situated in Manyara Lake, Tanzania Situated in Uniondale

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Phinda Game Reserve

Sabi Sabi Private Game Lodge

Built of crater rock, set on the rim of the crater with stunning views. A luxury game reserve, a favourite amongst Americans. Good bird viewing available from a river ferry. Five star luxury accommodation and game experiences. In the Sabi Sand Conservancy bordering on the near southern section of the Kruger National Park.
Situated in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Situated near Hluhluwe village Situated in Sabi Sand Reserve, Kruger National Park

Serengeti Serena Lodge

Tangala Private Game Reserve

Tshukudu (Luxury)

Magnificent lodge overlooking the plains of the Serengeti. Traditional African style accommodation in thickly-thatched stone-built circular "Rondavels". Enjoy rustic Africa by lamplight. Big Five country with views of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains. Set in Pilanesberg, unique luxury accommodation built into the rock face overlooking a small lake. Big Five country.
Situated in Serengeti, Tanzania Situated in Thornybush Situated in Pilanesberg

Airport Grand Hotel

Batavia

Breakwater Lodge

Convenient location fifteen minutes driving from the OR Tambo Johannesburg International Airport. Multi-award winning boutique hotel on the fringe of the historic district. Excellent and affordable location in the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Situated in Johannesburg Situated in Stellenbosch Situated in Cape Town

 

City Lodge Durban

City Lodge Morningside

City Lodge Port Elizabeth

Convenient location in pleasant garden setting four blocks from the ocean and close to the Durban International Conference Centre. Set in attractive garden twenty minutes walk from Sandton City and immediately adjacent to Harley-Davidson offices. Opposite the magnificent Humewood beach and walking distance from the Boardwalk Casino and restaurant centre.
Situated in Durban Situated in Johannesburg Situated in Port Elizabeth

 

City Lodge Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Critchley & Hackle

D' Ouwe Werf Country Inn

An excellent location at the exciting V&A Waterfront. Old style luxury sandstone building in the trout-fishing district of Dullstroom. South Africa's oldest existing inn, established in 1802. Luxury accommodation in the heart of the historic district.
Situated in Cape Town Situated in Dullstroom Situated in Stellenbosch

 

Drostdy Hotel

Hlangana Lodge

Intercontinental Sandton Towers

The Drostdy Hotel designed by Louis Thibault built in 1806 as buildings for the magistrate of Graaff-Reinet. Comprehensively restored during 1977, it is adjacent to the Stretch's Court which is also part of the Drostdy Hotel. A luxury lodge set in beautiful gardens on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn. A luxury hotel in the heart of Sandton City shopping centre, Africa's most luxurious Centre.
Situated in Graaff-Reinet Situated in Oudtshoorn Situated in Johannesburg

 

Kalahari Sands

Knysna Quays

Lugogo Sun

Four star hotel and casino complex set on Indepence Avenue, midtown Windhoek. Luxury on the Knysna Waterfront near several restaurants, wine bars, coffee shops and specialty shops. Great garden setting, magnificent buffet dinner. Affordable hotel next door to the biggest street market in the Kingdom.
Situated in Windhoek Situated in Knysna Situated in Swaziland

 

Marine Hotel

Mercure Hotel

Michelangelo

Old styled luxury metres from the Indian Ocean. In the capital of the subtropical Lowveld magnificent reception and swimming pool area. A five-star flagship of the Legacy Group set in the magnificent Mandela Square and Sandton City shopping centres.
Situated in Port Elizabeth Situated in Nelspruit Situated in Sandton, Johannesburg

 

Montagu Country Hotel &
Spaangala Private Game Reserve

Nelspruit Town Lodge

Norfolk

Art deco styled hotel with delightful natural warm water health spa. Excellent food. A budget hotel just 45 minutes from the Malelane Gate entry into the Kruger National Park. Five star British Colonial traditional accommodation set in beautiful gardens.
Situated in Montagu Situated in Nelspruit Situated in Nairobi, Kenya

 

Oudtshoorn Inn

Point Hotel

Protea Hotel Kruger Gate

Affordable resort inn in the heart of the restaurant district. Spectacular setting on rocks overlooking spectacular seas. Situated 100 metres from the Paul Kruger Gate entrance to the Kruger National Park. A treetops style affordable luxury hotel. Try the unique Tree House sleepout. Dinner in the open air Lapa restaurant under the African stars.
Situated in Oudtshoorn Situated in Mossel Bay Situated at Kruger Gate entrance, Kruger National Park

 

Riempie Estate Hotel

Royal Swazi Spa

Sandton City Garden Court
(Maude Street)

A distinctly African architecture and rural atmosphere where ostriches graze at the hotel entrance. Luxury hotel and championship golf course and casino. Affordable hotel in the upmarket suburb of Sandton, opposite the two most spectacular shopping centres in Africa and adjacent to the Johannesburg International Conference Centre.
Situated in Oudtshoorn Situated in Swaziland Situated in Sandton, Johannesburg

 

Serena Inn

Shakaland

Simunye

Luxury on the beachfront and walking distance from historic Stone Town established by Middle Eastern traders. Beehive hut accommodation with modern amenities. Exhilarating tribal dancing show and dinner. Set in hidden valley one hour by horseback or twenty minutes by 4X4. Vibrant Zulu dancing. Authentic Zulu accommodation built into rockface
Situated in Zanzibar Situated in Eshowe Situated in Eshowe

 

Sossusvlei Lodge

Southern Sun Cape Sun

Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel

Gold award winner for the best Lodge in Namibia. Conveniently located in the city centre overlooking Table Mountain and the harbour. Four star luxury on Durban's North Beach
Situated in Sossusvlei, Namibia Situated in Cape Town Situated in Durban

 

Stellenbosch Hotel

The Strand

The Table Bay

One of the oldest inns of South Africa. In the centre of the historic quarter of Stellenbosch. Four star hotel right on Namibia's best beach, walking distance from midtown. Regularly a top ten luxury hotel in Africa. Set on harbourfront in the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Situated in Stellenbosch Situated in Swakopmund Situated in Cape Town

 

Walkersons Boutique Hotel

Windsor Hotel

 

 
British-styled old luxury, set in a beautiful valley, magnificent paintings and excellent food. Set on a cliff edge with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean below, an excellent viewing point for whale watching.  
Situated in Dullstroom Situated in Hermanus  

Abalone Lodge

Brenwin

De Oude Herberg

Delightful log cabins with a rustic atmosphere. Set in old Cape Town ten minutes walk from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Attractive gardens and rooms. South Africa's most acclaimed historic Inn, providing bed and breakfast accommodation since 1875. A beautiful thatched-roof building in the Cape Dutch style.
Situated in Knysna Situated in Cape Town Situated in Tulbagh

 

Diaz 15

Dusk to Dawn

Fynbos

Surfing capital of the world. Outstanding and multiple award-winning guest house on the beach. Highly recommended farm guest house near Piet Retief. Tasteful accommodation in a Victorian setting on the fringe of the historic quarter of Stellenbosch.
Situated in Jeffreys Bay Situated in Piet Retief Situated in Stellenbosch

 

Gecko Guest House

Green Door Guest House

Hantam House

Luxury on the ocean at Langebaan. In the historic quarter of Mossel Bay. An affordable guest house in the main street. One of the five most notable architectural treasures in the country. Stay in a remarkable historic home.
Situated in Langebaan Situated in Mossel Bay Situated in Calvinia

 

Hendrik van Zijl Guest House

La Plume

Luilekker Guest House

Set in Nieuwoudtville, the flower bulb capital of the world, the Guest House is linked to the Van Zijl Restaurant. Excellent location especially during the flower season July to early September A working ostrich farm with multiple award-winning accommodation and good restaurant. An excellent and affordable base set at Waterval Boven on the Drakensberg Escarpment.
Situated in Nieuwoudtville Situated in Oudtshoorn Situated in Waterval-Boven

 

Nuy Valley Guest House

Ouwe Werf

Oxnead Guest House

Set on an award-winning wine estate and beautiful gardens 20km east of Worcester. About 14km from Oudtshoorn in the scenic Schoemanshoek Valley. This guest house built in 1857 has been completely restored. Set in a leafy suburb near the Menlyn Centre. Tasteful accommodation in a quiet, secure street.
Situated in Worcester Situated in Oudtshoorn Situated in Pretoria

 

Port-wine Guest House

Red Stone Hills

Rietfontein Ostrich Palace

In South Africa's port capital, the aptly-named guest house with period furniture dates back to the 1840s. A spectacular range of red hills is the perfect backdrop to beautifully restored old homes. The oldest ostrich farm in the world dating back to 1838. The Ostrich Palace completed in 1909.
Situated in Calitzdorp Situated in Calitzdorp Situated in Calitzdorp

 

Stellenhof

The Boulders Lodge

Thorn Tree Country House

Near the entrance to Addo, spacious accommodation and gardens. Set on a horse stud farm. A luxury guest house, spa and wellness centre set on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn. Affordable luxury. In a scenic valley near Oudtshoorn. Tasteful luxury and outstanding cuisine at affordable rates.
Situated in Addo, Eastern Cape Situated in Oudtshoorn Situated in Oudtshoorn

 

Tulbagh Country Guest House

 

 

   
In historic Church Street this Cape Dutch style building contains beautiful period furniture from the Cape Dutch era.    
Situated in Tulbagh    


Cathedral Peak Hotel

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa

Sun City

Multi award-winning resort hotel accommodation set in a magnificent setting. Ideal platform to visit Drakensberg Boys' Choir performances on Wednesdays. An internationally acclaimed five star hotel, golf resort and spa set in spectacular surroundings. Shown is the fourteenth hole of the golf course, with the Indian Ocean in the background. Various outdoor and sports activities are available. Shown is the ultra luxurious Palace Hotel. Other Sun City Hotels include the Cabanas, Cascades, and Main Hotel. Casino Las Vegas and Parisian styled extravangaza shows host of swimming pools and restaurants. Two championship golf courses including the famous Gary Player Million Dollar. One of the most luxurious resorts in the world.
Situated in Drakensberg Mountains Situated in Knysna, Garden Route Situated in Pilanesberg

 

Zambezi Sun

 

 

   
Hear the mighty Zambezi River tumbling down the Victoria Falls. Four star luxury with zebras on the front lawn. Set in a national game reserve and next door to the five star Royal Livingstone, a sister hotel.    
Situated in Victoria Falls    
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