Outlook Lodge is a 4 star graded guest house situated within the leafy suburbs of Lakefield in Johannesburg, about 15 minutes' from OR Tambo International Airport. It is the ideal overnight destination for tourists en route to the Kruger National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, or simply visitors needing a reliable and friendly stop-over in Johannesburg before embarking on their onward journey.
This guesthouse exudes style and charm. It offers 2 standard double rooms and 5 standard twin rooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms. There is free Wi-Fi available in the common areas. This Benoni lodge also has a lovely outdoor area with a swimming pool.
Shuttle Transfers to and from the airport can be booked in advance.(ITT)
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Guest House
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 7
Special Interests: Birding, Golf, Shopping
In the heart of diamond country is a gem of a find: Kimberley Country House!
A luxury guesthouse situated in Kimberley’s Heritage Area. Buildings in this area date back to the diamond rush in 1866. The minute you step through the front gate, it’s as if you’re stepping back in time, but with all the modern-day amenities you expect when you have a stay-over in Kimberley.
The house, once owned by De Beers, the world's biggest Diamond Company, embodies the Boutique Hotel experience, with carefully selected original artworks adorning the walls, and furniture pieces chosen for their stopping power. The appeal of this house is a carefully balanced mix of past and present.
There are 3 luxury rooms, 3 superior rooms and 4 executive rooms. All rooms are en-suite and have air conditioning or central cooling. Rooms are tastefully decorated in neutral tones with imported curtains and antiques. Free Wi-Fi is available. Tea, coffee and bottled water are on offer. A selection of DSTV channels is available and all rooms have their own flat-screen TV.
The courtyard and pool area are at clients’ disposal, as are the barbecue facilities. Intimate seating areas are scattered throughout the establishment so that guests can enjoy the peace and quiet in privacy.
Scrumptious breakfasts are prepared by the Guesthouse chef. The Guesthouse is situated less than 150m from two restaurants and the historic Halfway House pub. (ITT)
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Barbeque Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Services
Credit Card
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
The Karoo Gariep New Holme Guesthouse is situated on the banks of the Seekoei River at the northern end of the Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve. The owners and hosts strive to accommodate guests in an environment as close to home comfort as possible. This is not a tight hotel atmosphere but a very easy and relaxed home-like stay.
The guesthouse sleeps 11 guests in 6 bedrooms and this makes close and personal attention possible. The rooms are all en-suite, have electric blankets, air conditioning and tea and coffee facilities. In mid summer the pool comes to a necessary rescue and is a time consuming activity for the children.
On the reserve you will find the only Hippo population in the Northern Cape and the owners manage several conservation projects. Three female staff members are co-owners in a Cape Buffalo breading programme. The "Karoo Shy 5" night-drive might show you a aardvark , bat eared fox , aardwolf , cape fox and black footed cat. (ITT)
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
The Drostdy Hotel is located in the beautiful town of Graaff-Reinet, which was founded in 1786 and is South Africa's fourth oldest prison district. The city contains more than 220 monuments, which is more than any other city in South Africa and has examples of magnificent Cape Dutch, Victorian and Karoo architecture.
The Drostdy Hotel was originally built in the early 1800s and has its own fascinating history that has been refined over the years into one of South Africa's top 10 hotels. Although it carries modern accents and a contemporary atmosphere, it remains true to its roots with furnishings and antiques that hint at the past.
Guests will find a comfortable retreat in the spacious Great Karoo.
The Drostdy Hotel offers a total of 48 beautifully appointed air-conditioned rooms, from bachelor rooms to suites. All the amenities you would expect from a top hotel are available. The rooms are located in three areas: Stretch's Court, Ferreira Precinct and Kromm's Court. Some room categories have their own terraces.
The guests can look forward to a stylish meal in the Camdeboo Restaurant or a relaxed meal in the Coldstream Restaurant.
3 swimming pools invite guests to cool off and relax. (ITT)
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Karoo Lodge sits in perfect serenity within Samara Private Game Reserve's 27,000 hectares of pristine wilderness. Combining colonial comforts and modern luxuries with a rustic and welcoming feel, Karoo Lodge is the perfect place to relax and allow the tranquillity of the Karoo to envelop you.
With nine double rooms of varying sizes, Karoo Lodge caters for individual travellers, couples and families. It can also be booked on an exclusive-use basis for up to 18 guests.
Within the homestead, Karoo Lodge offers a warm and inviting living room with a fireplace as well as a cosy bar area. Antiques, family heirlooms and vintage books permeate the décor throughout. A large dining room with fireplace is used for indoor crystal dinners. When the weather is clement, candlelit dinners are set up on the verandah, on the lawn under the stars, or in the boma, a traditional reed enclosure warmed by a roaring fire. The pool is fenced off from the spacious main lawn and has a covered gazebo area for warm summer evenings.
And all this in a malaria-free, award-winning setting renowned for its breathtaking beauty, exceptional cheetah viewing and greater conservation purpose. A safari for the soul. (ITT)
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Surrounded by the stark beauty of the Karoo, the Gariep Dam offers rest and respite to weary travellers crossing the country. The newly renovated De Stijl Gariep Hotel, overlooking the Gariep Dam with all encompassing views opens its doors to those seeking a night of comfort and luxury on their journey.The Gariep Dam is the largest in-land water mass in South Africa and is therefore an adventures lover’s haven. (ITT)
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Red Mountain House is a unique Country Inn, overlooking the village green in the mountain hamlet of Clarens in the Eastern Free State. It is ideally located to all the art galleries, quaint shops and eateries that are so typical of Clarens.
Accommodation consists of 6 double luxury rooms furnished with turn of the century antiques, four poster beds, fine linen and Persian carpets. Each room has a sitting area with an open fireplace and comfortable Morris chairs, where complimentary drinks and chocolates await the arrival of guests. Fully tiled bathrooms are en-suite with a shower, bath and wall heater. Under floor heating takes the chill from cold winter nights whist ceiling fans cool the balmy summer evenings.
The Standard Room is decorated with a subtle ethnic touch and has either one king or two twin beds. The Standard Room has a private, tree-shaded balcony over-looking the Village Green, a bathroom with shower and heater, under floor heating and a ceiling fan.
The self-catering apartment is decorated with a subtle ethnic touch and can sleep up to four people. The apartment has one bedroom (either 1 king or 2 twin beds), a double futon sleeper couch in the lounge, a private balcony with wonderful mountain views and braai facilities, a fireplace and ceiling fan, a bathroom with bath and shower and a well appointed kitchen. (ITT)
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
1x Classic Suites
The Drakensberg is the highest mountain range in South Africa. In Zulu the mountain range is called uKhahlamba, or the barrier of spears, a fitting name for the jagged peaks that make up much of the escarpment, including the imposing amphitheatre that encircles Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge. The Lodge is about 50 km from Harrismith near the town of Phuthaditjhaba, formerly Witsieshoek.
Situated in the Northern Drakensberg at the foot of the magnificent Sentinel Peak and looking across to the Drakensberg’s Mont-Aux-Sources and Amphitheatre, with endangered bearded vultures soaring overhead. This beautiful mountainous area is home to a variety of landscapes, rich flora and fauna and some incredible Drakensberg accommodation in the heart of it all with plenty of ways to enjoy the real great outdoors.
The lodge offers affordable Drakensberg accommodation, ideal for families, hikers, large or small groups visiting the area. Spectacular views on all sides of the lodge and comfortable beds and wild surrounding scenery of the Northern Drakensberg. (ITT)
3 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
3 Star
Resort
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 38
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation
