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Summerhill Boutique Hotel Culinary Retreat | Durban

Summerhill Estate Anti-Stress Guest House, situated in Cowies Hill on the outskirts of Durban towards Pietermaritzburg, opened its door to guests about 15 years ago. The guest house is family run and guarantees dedicated assistance, attention to detail and a lot of warmth and caring. German is spoken at the Guest House.

The guest house offers 17 rooms across 10 000 sprawling square metres, each unique and special in its own way as each room or suite has been named after a South African Jazz player that has stayed at the accommodation previously. Dinner is an extravaganza for all senses and should not be missed. Facilities and services include a small conference room, library, gym, laundry services, children's play area, bar, a cosy dining area and a pool with a wonderful view towards Durban.

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Elgin Guest House | Underberg

Elgin Guesthouse is located on a working dairy farm in a picturesque valley at the foot of the Southern Drakensberg Mountains, a mere 6 km from the farming town of Underberg and only about 3 hours from Durban.

This guesthouse offers bed and breakfast accommodation in four luxury en-suite rooms overlooking the lush farmlands dotted with sheep and cows and lakes at Elgin @ The Farm.

The  well-appointed suites are set in two private wings detached from the main farm house, ensuring peace and privacy for the guests. Each room has its own entrance and patio with the most beautiful view. Each room is en-suite and is equipped with a satellite TV, a heater, hairdryer and a fridge.

Lavish breakfasts made with fresh farm produce are enjoyed alfresco in the warm months and in the  sunny farmhouse dining room during winter. Guests can gather to enjoy a drink with their hosts in the gracious lounge. Dinner is served on request.

An additional 5 luxurious suites  are located on the farm extension across the road, at Elgin @ The Duck. 

The Southern Drakensberg forms part of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a World Heritage Site.  Close to the twin rural villages of Himeville and Underberg and Sani Pass, Elgin farm offers all the peace of the countryside, as well as 4x4 trips into Lesotho, fly-fishing on 15 km of river frontage, horse riding, mountain biking, rock art tours and interesting little shops and restaurants in the vicinity.  (ITT)

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Fordoun Hotel & Spa | Midlands Meander

Fordoun Boutique Hotel and Spa is situated in the green pastures of a successful Nottingham Road dairy farm in the Natal Midlands, which has a history dating back to the 1800s.

Fordoun combines the attractions of an award winning upmarket boutique hotel and spa with a top class conference, wedding and event destination as well as a superior restaurant.

Fordoun Hotel comprises twenty two luxurious, individually appointed suites with 3 categories of accommodation, some with view of the dam and some looking on the Drakensberg Mountains. One room can be accessed with a wheelchair and has a specially adapted bathroom.

Fordoun boasts a team of experts that include skilled masseurs, Reiki and Bio-energy specialists, a traditional African Healer and highly trained aestheticians.

The Fordoun Spa features internationally acclaimed treatments such as the rasul, (a Turkish steam and clay treatment room), a saline Floatation pool, indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, sauna, steam room, Vichy shower, hydrotherapy room and a couples’ treatment suite with hydrotherapy bath.

Guests can also enjoy easy walks around the grounds, visit the herb garden of Dr Ndlovu, a Traditional Healer, which are used in the cosmetics of the Spa or ride on mountain bikes along designated routes through the Fordoun estate. (ITT)

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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu

No. Rooms: 22

Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Leisure

The Cavern Resort & Spa | Northern Drakensberg

High in the foothills of the spectacular Northern Drakensberg, situated on 3000 hectares of private mountain reserve and surrounded by towering mountains, forests and streams, lies a unique family resort – The Cavern.

This beautifully designed, full board resort, approximately 50 km from Bergville and 30 minutes from the Royal Natal National Park, a World Heritage site, has won numerous accolades and awards over the years. It offers a choice of standard and superior rooms, as well as a selection of superior suites separated from the main resort for the ultimate peace and privacy.

The Caverns offers all sorts of activities, such as two daily guided hikes, fly-fishing and horse trails for the experienced and for the ‘not-so-sure’. Mountain bike trails will keep cyclists busy for days. The pool is the perfect place to relax with a book, a tray of tea or a cold beer. For those up for a challenge, there’s tennis, lawn bowls and board games, such as scrabble, chess or backgammon. The Caverns welcomes children. There are pony rides, canoeing trips on the dam and a safe, exciting playground in a garden setting.

The Cavern is named after the Cannibal Cavern, a 200 metre wide and 60 metre deep overhang, situated above the hotel, which was home to ancestors of the Amazizi tribe. The Cavern and its surrounds are home to numerous bushman paintings, 213 species of birds, 150 species of trees and numerous wild animals. As a nature lover, this is an ideal location. Guests can enjoy guided hikes and horse rides as well as the remarkable forest spa, set high up in the exquisite indigenous forest. (ITT)

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Spoken Languages: English, Zulu

No. Rooms: 55

Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Flora, Hiking, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine

Three Tree Hill Lodge | Northern Drakensberg

Against the magnificent backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa, and overlooking the secluded Mfazimnyama Valley of the Spioenkop Game Reserve, lies Three Tree Hill Lodge (formerly known as Three Trees at Spioenkop). This Fair Trade certified lodge places great emphasis on Sustainable Responsible Tourism and offers spectacular scenery, locally grown farm-style country food with superb hospitality. It is the ideal environment in which to unwind and be rejuvenated.

This intimate, luxury 20 bedded lodge is owner-managed with passion and enthusiasm for Africa’s wildlife, history and culture which is immediately evident when you visit. You are welcomed into their home, and invited to experience the warm hospitality, and relaxed atmosphere in their four star family-run lodge. (ITT)

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2 Nights

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1x Double Cottage

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4 Star

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu

No. Rooms: 9

Special Interests: Adventure, Battlefields, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Sports, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine

Fugitives' Drift Lodge | Rorkes Drift

The Zulu War of 1879 is famous throughout the English-speaking world for the great battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.  The Fugitives’ Drift property, a Natural Heritage Site, overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, and includes the site where Lts. Melvill and Coghill lost their lives attempting to save the Queen’s Colour of the 1/24th.

It was here that David and Nicky Rattray pioneered Heritage Tourism in South Africa and created an award winning lodge for visitors to savour this extraordinary saga.  Led by the finest guides in South Africa, thought-provoking and often emotionally charged tours are conducted daily to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.  Walks and horse rides through the reserve to view abundant game and birdlife are offered.

The reserve offers a choice of accommodation in either the Lodge or the Guest House, both owned by the Rattrays and both with spacious and luxurious ensuite cottages with private verandahs and swimming pools.  (ITT)
 

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1x Luxury Suite

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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu

No. Rooms: 18

Special Interests: Battlefields, Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine

Shayamanzi Houseboats | Zululand

Northern KwaZulu Natal has many natural and splendid beauties, but little can compare with the superb wildlife to be seen on the shores of Lake Jozini (also known as Pongolapoort Lake). On board Shayamanzi Houseboat, soak up the stunning scenery of the Lebombo Mountains and Pongola Game Reserve. Enjoy calm serenity on the water or the thrill of Tiger fishing! Experience the first Houseboats in South Africa - the only one of their kind. Shayamanzi is all about taking time out to appreciate Africa's special wonders. The whining reel breaks the silence as your fishing rod bends to the limit. Then the spectacular colours of a tail walking 'tiger' light up the water surface, and experience that neither the novice nor avid angler will forget.

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1x Deluxe Cabin

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Kosi Forest Lodge | Kosi Bay

Discover one of South Africa’s best ecotourist destinations at Kosi Forest Lodge, a hidden gem in the far North East of KwaZulu-Natal. Kosi Forest Lodge is an intimate upper 3 star lodge situated under a canopy of magnificent trees within a tranquil sand forest alongside the Kosi Lakes System. This unspoilt wilderness area is part of the iSimangaliso World Heritage Park.

This 20 bed tented  lodge offers comfortable accommodation in wooden, canvas & thatch cabins, with an indoor and outdoor shower, an outdoor bath, a mini bar and as a lovely touch, complimentary sherry to be enjoyed on the deck in front of the chalet. Family rooms are also available. A lovely sweeping pool overlooks Lake Shengeza where one can relax on the viewing deck in the shade of Umdoni trees while watching hippos & flamingoes in the lake or the beautiful Nguni cattle being driven back to the barn by herd boys.Having a sundowner whilst watching the sunset over the lake could not be more relaxing! Delicious home cooked meals are enjoyed on the big open deck next to the lounge, around the fire or in the boma. 

Daily guided canoe trips and walks through ancient and magnificent Raffia Palm Forests are offered at no additional cost. Additional activities are a boat trip exploring this unique system of lakes and channels where one can see hippo, crocodile, rare birds like the Pels Fishing Owl and Palm Nut Vulture. Included in this day trip is a picnic on the unspoilt shores of Bhanga Nek before proceeding over the dunes to an hour or two on the pristine, empty beach. Another additional activity is to join a 4x4 excursion to Kosi Bay Mouth viewing ancient Thonga Fish Traps and to enjoy exceptional snorkelling in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

A 4x4 is required to get to the lodge, however scheduled 25 minute long transfers are offered twice a day to and from KwaNgwanase / Manguzi. (ITT)

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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu

No. Rooms: 8

Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Watersports, Wildlife

Ghost Mountain Inn | Zululand

At the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain in the little town of Mkuze in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, lies the privately owned, award-winning Ghost Mountain Inn.  This beautiful, intimate hotel is the ideal location from which to explore the game and coastal reserves of the Elephant Coast.  Discover the abundance of wildlife and scenic splendours of this rich and diverse region during game drives, guided walks and boat cruises in the company of knowledgeable rangers.  Alternatively, be pampered with skin and body treatments at the on-site spa or simply enjoy the pool, gym and glorious indigenous gardens.  Rooms at the Ghost Mountain Inn offer a private patio, satellite TV, a minibar and a tea/coffee maker.  Some rooms are more spacious and include a refrigerator.  (ITT)

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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu

No. Rooms: 74

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge | Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is situated on the western boundary in the first private concession within the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, which has had immense success in saving the endangered Rhino. Guests will enjoy 4 star luxury and excellent safari opportunities, both for animal sightings and birding. 

This Lodge with its visionary architecture, offers luxury safari accommodation with a choice of four room types: two Honeymoon Villas nestled in the indigenous bush with private plunge pools overlooking the reserve, eight glamorous Luxury Bush Villas with deep baths separated from the bedrooms by open fireplaces, four Safari Rooms with showers opening out onto the bushveld and two Safari Family Suites ideal for families travelling with children. All rooms are positioned to take advantage of the spectacular views and offer guests the utmost privacy and comfort. 

The main area of the lodge boasts an 11 metre infinity lap pool with a sundeck for the time-out between game drives when the game is lying low. Spectacular views over the reserve are enjoyed from both the pool and dining area, where breakfast and High Tea are served. Dinner is served in the boma, weather permitting. 

Apart from the daily game drives in open safari vehicles, the lodge also offers bush walks, traditional Zulu homestays and rejuvenating spa treatments overlooking the watering hole.

Being a mere 3 hours from Durban or about an hour and a half from St Lucia, Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is ideally located on the north - south route between Swaziland or the East Coast and the greater Durban Region. (ITT)

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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

Canelands Beach Club & Spa | Salt Rock

Canelands is a 10 bedroom (all en-suite) beach club situated in the region of Salt Rock on KwaZulu Natal‘s North (Dolphin) Coast, South Africa. 

Set literally a step away from the beach with safe bathing offered by the many rock pools and coves that Salt Rock is renowned for, Canelands Beach Club is the ideal holiday and weekend getaway beach hotel.  Canelands Beach Club is minutes from the shopping centres of Ballito, less than 15 minutes for Durban’s new King Shaka International Airport and less than an  hours'  drive from Durban City. 

Onsite conferencing facilities allows for up to 40 delegates.  The Canelands Beach Club is a one-of-a-kind experience whether it is being served by beach butlers on the beach or having menus prepared daily by the chefs or be it enjoying a micro light flight or a horse ride along the coast, Canelands and it's surrounds has so much to offer.  (ITT)

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