The Edward Hotel Durban | Durban

Whether you travel for business or leisure, the Edward Hotel is well-placed within the Durban golden triangle. The sea views from most of the well-appointed rooms of this hotel, the personalized service on offer and the sub-tropical climate combine to offer you a luxurious holiday experience. For delicious meals in a relaxed setting, sample the delights of the 120-seater Brasserie & Terrace Restaurant's a la carte menu, or tempt your taste buds with delicious buffet treats. The hotel caters for full and half-day conferences, seminars, presentations, gala dinners, award evenings, cocktail parties, road shows and is the ideal wedding venue.

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Hotel exterior Credit: Paul Karnstedt W hether you are travelling for business or leisure, the Protea Hotel Edward is ideally situated on Durban’s Golden Mile.
Hotel views Credit: Paul Karnstedt For the leisure GUESTS we have gorgeous stretches of golden sands, the warm waters of the Indian Ocean only 100m away and the promenade that allows you to walk from uShaka Marine world to Suncoast Casino.
Swimming Pool Credit: Paul Karnstedt Protea Hotel Edward harks back to a time of Victorian elegance. This world-famous hotel has played host to princes and presidents, field marshals, millionaires and movie stars since 1911.
Restaurant Credit: Paul Karnstedt Open seven days a week from 06:30 and serves meals until 23:00. A delicious full buffet breakfast is available from 06:30 until 10:30 every morning and there is an a la carte menu available daily for lunches, dinners and light meals. All meals can also be enjoyed on our Terrace with Durban’s subtropical climate and the warm sea breeze.
Bar Credit: Paul Karnstedt The Causerie Bar is our up-market colonial bar which opens at 16:00. This is the ideal venue to sit and relax in the evenings with your sundowners or cocktail, being served by our barman of approximately 30 years who has been privileged to serve politicians, city mayors, directors, managers, laymen, and many interesting and somewhat controversial people from all walks of life.
Conference facilities Credit: Paul Karnstedt Protea Hotel Edward offers extensive conference facilities, with the largest function room accommodating up to 200 delegates cinema style and 160 delegates for a banquet dinner. We cater for full and half day conferences, seminars, presentations, gala dinners, award evenings, road shows and are the ideal wedding venue.

Your Stay

2 Nights

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Isibindi Zulu Lodge | KwaZulu Natal Battlefields

Located in a private game reserve in the heart of the Anglo-Zulu battlefields, Isibindi Zulu Lodge rises majestically from the rugged bushveld and is the ideal place from which to enjoy an exhilarating cultural experience and Battlefield Tour.

Only 4hrs from Durban or 5hrs from Johannesburg, this exclusive 12-bed lodge is an architectural celebration of the Zulu nation and is on the doorstep of the Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana.

Enjoy morning or evening game drives or walks in the Isibindi Eco-Reserve. Experience Zulu culture with local children singing and dancing in a nearby village, followed by a traditional Zulu Boma dinner. Enjoy panoramic tours to gorges, Bushman Art and waterfalls, or visit a Zulu homestead that hasn’t changed in centuries.

A wonderful weekend destination for the whole family. Great for mountain bike riding, fly-fishing in the Buffalo River, hiking, clay pigeon shooting, tubing in the Isibindi River - good clean country air.

Ideal venue for small conferences, team building events and intimate weddings.

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Aerial View of Isibindi Zulu Lodge Aerial view of one of the rooms
Giraffe Walking thru the reserve
Bedroom Exterior Exterior picture of the Beehive Bedrooms
Bedroom Deck View from the Bedroom Deck over the reserve
Isibindi Zulu Chalets Rooms nestled on the hill top
Mountain Biking Mountain Biking through the Eco reserve

Your Stay

2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge | Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

Established to protect the previously endangered white rhino, , Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve is a triumph of conservation efforts. Celebrate this legacy in exclusive luxury at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge - the only private lodge in the reserve - offering exceptional safari experiences in the heart of Big 5 territory. 18 well appointed, air-conditioned rooms nestle on a ridge, each with their own private deck giving expansive and uninterrupted views of the reserve. The lodge, built in 2015, is designed in a contemporary style with overtones of organic forms utilising natural finishes and materials.

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Aerial of main lodge Credit: Chantelle Meltzer Aerial view of the main lodge
Aerial of fire pit and deck Credit: Chantelle Meltzer Main lodge fire pit and deck
Pool Area
Aerial view of Pool Deck Credit: Chantelle Melzer Aerial view of the pool deck and lounging area.
Guided game walk in Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park Credit: Chantelle Melzer Guided walk in Big 5 territory
Guided game walks in the park Credit: Chantelle Melzer Guided bush walks in the park with experienced armed rangers
Pool lounging area Credit: Chantelle Melzer Lounge area at the pool deck
Game Drives
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View from the pool
Swimming Pool Credit: Chantelle Melzer 11m Infinity pool overlooking the reserve
Scenery Landrover crossing the river in the Hluhluwe Imfolosi Park
Safari Room
Bush Walks Credit: Chantelle Melzer Group on Bush Walk
Honeymoon Bush Villa Credit: Chantelle Melzer Plunge pool on deck
Safari Room Credit: Chantelle Melzer Twin Room onto deck
Bush Villa Fireplace Credit: Chantelle Melzer Bush Villa Fireplace
Safari Room Bathroom Credit: Chantelle Melzer Safari Room Bathroom
Bush Villa Credit: Chantelle Melzer Bush Villa
Spa Credit: Chantelle Melzer Spa
Bush Villa Deck Credit: Chantelle Melzer Bush Villa Deck
Spa Credit: Chantelle Melzer Spa
Spa Credit: Chantelle Melzer Spa
Rhino Ridge View Credit: Chantelle Melzer Rhino Ridge View
Bush Villa Bathroom Credit: Chantelle Melzer Bush Villa Bathroom
Homestays Credit: Chantelle Melzer Homestays
Lunch Credit: Chantelle Melzer Lunch
Bush Villa Bathroom Credit: Chantelle Melzer Bush Villa Bathroom
Game Sightings Credit: Chantelle Melzer Game Sightings
Pool Area Credit: Chantelle Melzer Pool Area
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Credit: Chantelle Melzer Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Spa Credit: Chantelle Melzer Spa
Bush Villa Bathroom Credit: Chantelle Melzer Bush Villa Bathroom
Spa and Safari Rooms Credit: Chantelle Melzer Spa and Safari Rooms
Lodge Bar Credit: Chantelle Meltzer Lodge Bar
Lodge breakfast Credit: Chantelle Meltzer Breakfast setting overlooking the park
Main deck and view Credit: Chantelle Meltzer Main deck with view overlooking the park
Luxury Bush Villa Credit: Chantelle Meltzer Luxury Bush Villa room and sitting area
Fire pit Credit: Chantelle Meltzer Main lodge fire pit overlooking the park
Bush Villas Credit: Chantelle Melzer Bush Villas
Main lodge lounge Credit: Chantelle Meltzer Main lodge lounge and fire place
Honeymoon Bush Villa pool Credit: Chantelle Meltzer Honeymoon Bush villa pool and deck

Your Stay

2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Fast Facts

Safari Lodge

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu

No. Rooms: 18

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

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