Women Retreat South Africa

EKC SUPERIOR ROOM - Tower Wing with City View [34m²]

Located in the historical Tower Wing, these rooms boast contemporary décor. Each Superior room has an oversized king bed, with a separate work area that’s ideal for business travellers. The expansive bathrooms offer both an oversized bath tub and beautiful walk-in marble shower, along with an array of high-end amenities.

Room amenities include
Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-High-end bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a decadent selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water

DKC LUXURY ROOM - Tower Wing with City View [40m²]

There’s nothing like a view of the sparkling city lights by night. Tower Wing Luxury rooms have private walk-out balconies with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors. The rooms offer elegant design with oversized king beds and convenient separate work areas. The beautiful bathrooms boast both bath tubs and marble walk-in showers with the very best in bathroom amenities.

Room Amenities include
-Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-High-end bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining
-24-hour laundry service
-Iron and ironing board

CKM LUXURY ROOM - Tower Wing with Mountain View [40m²]

Guests staying in the Tower Wing Luxury Rooms can enjoy gorgeous views of Table Mountain – not only from within the room but also from the privacy of a walk-out balcony. The rooms boast elegant décor with comfortable twin beds and a separate work area. The bathroom has a selection of exceptional amenities, along with a marble walk-in shower and oversized bath tub.

Room Amenities include
Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-High-end bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining
-24-hour laundry service
-Iron and ironing board

CTM LUXURY ROOM TWIN - Tower Wing with Mountain View [40m²]

Guests staying in the Tower Wing Luxury Rooms can enjoy gorgeous views of Table Mountain – not only from within the room but also from the privacy of a walk-out balcony. The rooms boast elegant décor with comfortable twin beds and a separate work area. The bathroom has a selection of exceptional amenities, along with a marble walk-in shower and oversized bath tub.

Room Amenities include
Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-High-end bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining
-24-hour laundry service
-Iron and ironing board

BKC LUXURY ROOM - Heritage Wing - City View [40m²]

Steeped in history, the Luxury Heritage Wing rooms have traditional high ceilings and large sash windows offering sweeping views of the city. With contemporary décor, the rooms offer extra-length king beds and convenient separate work areas. The elegant bathroom offers both a walk-in marble shower and oversized bath tub, with an array of high-end amenities.

Room Amenities include
Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-High-end bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining
-24-hour laundry service
-Iron and ironing board

AKM LUXURY ROOM - Heritage Wing - Mountain View [45m²]

Located in the Heritage Wing, these Luxury rooms offer large sash windows which overlook the famous Table Mountain. Beautifully decorated to inspire relaxation, the room has twin beds and a convenient separate work area. Bathrooms offer a walk-in marble shower and an oversized bath tub and an array of high-end bathroom amenities.

Room Amenities include
Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-High-end bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining
-24-hour laundry service
-Iron and ironing board

ATM LUXURY ROOM TWIN - Heritage Wing - Mountain View [45m²]

Located in the Heritage Wing, these Luxury rooms offer large sash windows which overlook the famous Table Mountain. Beautifully decorated to inspire relaxation, the room has twin beds and a convenient separate work area. Bathrooms offer a walk-in marble shower and an oversized bath tub and an array of high-end bathroom amenities.

Room Amenities include
Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-High-end bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining
-24-hour laundry service
-Iron and ironing board

TKX TAJ CLUB ROOM - Heritage Wing - City & Mountain View [45m²]

Occupying an exclusive floor in the historical Heritage wing, the Taj Club Rooms are synonymous with style. They have elegant high ceilings and large sash windows that boast exceptional city or Table Mountain views. All rooms offer extra-length king beds, separate work areas, and expansive bathrooms, with Molten Brown amenities, oversized bath tubs and walk-in marble showers. Treated like royalty with a 24-hour butler service, guests have access to the private Club Lounge for complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails with canapés. A complimentary private one-way airport transfer in a Jaguar or Range Rover is also available.

Room Amenities include
-Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and Nespresso coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-Molton Brown bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining
-24-hour laundry service
-Iron and ironing board

DS1 ONE-BED SUITE - Tower Wing - City & Mountain View [65m²]

Each one-bedroom suite in the Tower wing offers a private walk-out balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors for panoramic city or Table Mountain views. Contemporary and stylish, the room boasts an extra-length king bed and spacious separate living room with a separate work area. The bathroom offers an oversized bath tub, walk-in marble shower and array of Molton Brown bathroom amenities.

Additionally, guests have access to the exclusive Club Lounge, where complimentary breakfast and evening cocktail and canapés are served daily. 24-Hour butlers are on-hand to ensure an unforgettable stay and a complimentary private one-way airport transfer in a Jaguar or Range Rover is also included.

Room Amenities include
-Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and Nespresso coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-Bathroom with 2 vanities
-Molton Brown bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining
-24-hour laundry service
-Iron and ironing board

CS1 ONE-BED SUITE - Heritage Wing - City & Mountain View [65m²]

The one-bedroom suites in the Heritage Wing are spacious with high ceilings and large sash windows offering exceptional city or Table Mountain views. With stylish furnishings, every room comes with an extra-length king bed and convenient separate work area. The beautiful bathroom boasts Molten Brown amenities, a walk-in marble shower and an oversized bath tub.

A 24-hour butler service ensures an exceptional stay. Guests also have access to the exclusive Club Lounge, where complimentary breakfast and evening cocktail and canapés are served daily. There’s also a complimentary private one-way airport transfer in a Jaguar or Range Rover.

Room Amenities include
-Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and Nespresso coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-Bathroom with 2 vanities
-Molton Brown bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining
-24-hour laundry service
-Iron and ironing board

BS2 TWO BED SUITE - Tower Wing - City View [99m²]

Ideal for families, the Tower Wing two-bedroom family suites have separate spacious living rooms and separate work areas. Each suite comes with a private walk-out balcony offering stunning city or Table Mountain views. There’s an extra-length king bed in the main bedroom and twin beds in the second bedroom. The expansive bathroom has a walk-in marble shower, oversized bath tub and Molten Brown amenities.

A 24-hour butler service is on-hand to pamper guests. Additionally, guests can access the private Club Lounge which offers a daily breakfast and evening cocktail and canapé selection. A Jaguar or Range Rover is also available for a complimentary one-way airport transfer.

Room Amenities include
-Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and Nespresso coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-40-inch Sony Bravia LCD TV with interactive multi-lingual Internet Protocol TV
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom
-Bathroom with 2 vanities
-Molton Brown bathroom amenities
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-Complimentary bottled water
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Iron and ironing board
-24-hour laundry service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining

AS2 PRESIDENTIAL SUITE - Tower Wing - Mountain View [200m²]

Light-filled and marble-floored, the Presidential Suite is Taj Cape Town’s premier accommodation offering, spanning 194m2 across the 16th and 17th floors of the hotel. A wrap-around terrace provides uninterrupted views of Table Mountain and the city. There’s a fire-pit, plush seating and plenty of space for entertaining – like intimate cocktail receptions and romantic dinners for two.
The suite offers two bedrooms with separate entrances and interleading, lockable doors. The master bedroom boats luxurious linens and silks, with large mirrors and chandeliers. A generous lounge provides a restful haven, while a formal dining room creates an intimate gathering point. A study provides a peaceful place to work or read. Spa treatment, hammam steam, and a personal exercise room foster rejuvenation while the extensive bathroom offers a walk-in shower, long bath and floor-to ceiling views of Table Mountain.
Guests have access to a 24-hour butler service, along with the exclusive Club Lounge, where a complimentary daily breakfast and evening cocktail and canapé selection is served. Additionally, there’s complimentary WiFi, a private luxury transfer service to and from the airport, and much more.
Room Amenities include
-Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating
-Fully stocked mini bar
-Complimentary tea and Nespresso coffee making facilities
-Electronic safe with built-in laptop charger
-Complimentary wireless Internet connectivity
-Bang & Olufsen flat screen TVs in the master bedroom, lounge and study
-Three telephones per room, including a cordless telephone, voicemail facility, alarm clock/radio, iPod docking station and charger
-Glass partition with privacy blinds between the bedroom and bathroom in second bedroom
-Bathroom with 2 vanities, bathtub, spa bath with water jets and separate double shower in master bedroom
-Molton Brown bathroom amenities
-master bedroom with attached walk-in dressing area
-Fresh flowers and a selection of fruit
-International plug sockets
-Multimedia hub enabling laptop and TV interface
-Complimentary bottled water
-Pillow menu
-Plush bathrobes and slippers
-Daily housekeeping and turndown service
-Complimentary newspapers
-24-hour in-room dining
-24-hour laundry service
-Iron and ironing board
-outdoor barbeque and fire boma; kitchen; study; massage room; personal health centre; guest room & bathroom
-Full-bottle bar with crystal glasses

Room features of a Classic Room include: either a king or twin bed configuration, in-room tea & coffee making facilities (including a Nespresso machine), satellite television, air-conditioning, under-floor heating, international direct dial telephone, electric safe, a mini bar, hairdryer and laundry service. Bathrooms offer a bath and separate shower and luxury guest amenities.

Room rates include: breakfast daily (a full continental buffet and hot breakfast on order, complete with tea & coffee, select mini-bar, replenished once daily, complimentary use of the Spa’s hydro facilities, a complimentary wine tasting of 5 Lanzerac Estate wines at the Lanzerac Tasting Room, a complimentary cellar tour of the Lanzerac Winery (tours run daily at 11am), complimentary transfer service between the Hotel and Stellenbosch town at set times, turn down service daily, including bottled water, wireless internet.

Room features of a Luxury Room include: either a king or twin bed configuration, in-room tea & coffee making facilities (including a Nespresso machine), satellite television, air-conditioning, under-floor heating, international direct dial telephone, electric safe, a mini bar, hairdryer and laundry service. Bathrooms offer a bath and separate shower and luxury guest amenities.

Room rates include: breakfast daily (a full continental buffet and hot breakfast on order, complete with tea & coffee, select mini-bar, replenished once daily, complimentary use of the Spa’s hydro facilities, a complimentary wine tasting of 5 Lanzerac Estate wines at the Lanzerac Tasting Room, a complimentary cellar tour of the Lanzerac Winery (tours run daily at 11am), complimentary transfer service between the Hotel and Stellenbosch town at set times, turn down service daily, including bottled water, wireless internet.

Room features of a Junior Suite include: either a king or twin bed configuration, in-room tea & coffee making facilities (including a Nespresso machine), satellite television, air-conditioning, under-floor heating, international direct dial telephone, electric safe, a mini bar, hairdryer and laundry service. Bathrooms offer a bath and separate shower and luxury guest amenities.

Room rates include: breakfast daily (a full continental buffet and hot breakfast on order, complete with tea & coffee, select mini-bar, replenished once daily, complimentary use of the Spa’s hydro facilities, a complimentary wine tasting of 5 Lanzerac Estate wines at the Lanzerac Tasting Room, a complimentary cellar tour of the Lanzerac Winery (tours run daily at 11am), complimentary transfer service between the Hotel and Stellenbosch town at set times, turn down service daily, including bottled water, wireless internet.

Room features of a Suite include: either a king or twin bed configuration, in-room tea & coffee making facilities (including a Nespresso machine), satellite television, air-conditioning, under-floor heating, international direct dial telephone, electric safe, a mini bar, hairdryer and laundry service. Bathrooms offer a bath and separate shower and luxury guest amenities.

Room rates include: breakfast daily (a full continental buffet and hot breakfast on order, complete with tea & coffee, select mini-bar, replenished once daily, complimentary use of the Spa’s hydro facilities, a complimentary wine tasting of 5 Lanzerac Estate wines at the Lanzerac Tasting Room, a complimentary cellar tour of the Lanzerac Winery (tours run daily at 11am), complimentary transfer service between the Hotel and Stellenbosch town at set times, turn down service daily, including bottled water, wireless internet.

Kwena Lodge offers guests 14 stand-alone bedrooms designed with a modern and luxurious twist on the traditional Khoi-San “hut”. Each open plan suite is nestled into its spectacular surrounds with 180-degree views of the spectacular mountains and Fynbos scenery, sky lights for star gazing, fireplaces and deep baths to keep you warm upon return from an evening game drive. The spacious lodge facilities include a large infinity pool, chic open- plan lounge and bar, with dining offered in beautiful indoor and outdoor settings including an elegant dining room set around 2 open fireplaces, a covered veranda overlooking two waterholes, or in the outdoor boma. Guests are treated to surprise bush breakfasts, fun family picnics, evening barbecues and scenic sundowner spots.

Accommodation at Gondwana Kwena Lodge also includes 7 Kwena Villas, which offer total privacy and spaciousness to groups particularly families with children. The deluxe three and four bedroom villas feature an open plan lounge with kitchen and dining room all opening onto a wraparound deck with magnificent valley and mountain views.

Gondwana then also has a very intimate Lodge, Lehele Lodge is our Lehele Villa Guests base for the entire duration of their stay.

Lehele Lodge comprises of 7 Villas which are a 2-12 minute self-drive option to and from the Lodge for meals and game drives. The Villas offer total privacy and spaciousness to groups particularly families with children. These deluxe three and four bedroom villas feature an open plan lounge with kitchen and dining room all opening onto a wraparound deck with magnificent valley and mountain views.

Gondwana’s Eco Camp offers guests a tangible and authentic wildlife conservation experience, making it a holiday with a difference! The itinerary sees guests participating a daily conservation activity in wildlife and veld management, learning important bush skills and interpretation, all whilst enjoying a Big 5 safari experience. This offering has filled a gap in the safari market letting guests get a behind-the-scenes understanding of the conservation work that happens on a game reserve while still enjoying a relaxing and enriching holiday in nature.

Beyond the wildlife experiences, the tented camp itself is anything but average – the tents are modern, eco- friendly and very comfortable. Each of the tents are set on elevated decks overlooking a grass-covered riverbed, provides single or double accommodation, with its own en-suite bathroom facility and covered deck. A wooden walkway over the riverbed links the accommodation to a main tent, which houses the lounge, dining spaces and kitchen area as well as a nearby relaxation area with a pool and hammocks. The entire camp runs on solar power and sources its water from a nearby perennial spring.

Gondwana’s Pioneer Trail is the ultimate slack packing adventure! Offered for those keen on an exciting three night walking trail traversing through the private, Big five, 11 000 hectare, malaria free game reserve. The trail takes you to three remote tented camp locations with two full days of hiking.

Your expert trail guides will intimately expose you to the Reserve’s unique biodiversity and eco systems while experiencing the Big Five and multiple species of antelope on foot. Luxuriously appointed tents with claw foot tubs and outdoor showers await you when you arrive as well as beautifully prepared food and your warm and friendly Pioneer Trails Team!

At a Glance

All meals and drinks included
Free roaming Big 5
Malaria-free area
Sleep 8 people maximum in 4 en-suite bedroom tents
Private staff dedicated to your trail

Accommodation

Gondwana’s Pioneer Trail is the ultimate slack packing adventure where your belongings are moved daily between the three camps, allowing you to experience the dramatic Fynbos landscape with only a light day pack.

Each exclusive camp is comprised of four bedroom tents with en-suite bathrooms including a claw foot tub and outdoor shower, sleeping a maximum of eight guests. Homemade African inspired meals are catered for you with cold beverages on tap. You literally need to “just bring your boots” and the Pioneer

Trail team will do the rest. It has been said there is no better way to experience nature and wildlife than on foot.

Camp facilities also included lounge and dining tents and an outdoor boma and campfire area. The dedicated staff team includes a camp assistant, housekeeper and two qualified and armed Trail Guides.

Trail Detail

The trail traverses the 11 000 hectare, free roaming big five game reserve under the escort of two armed and qualified trail guides. Approximately 10 kilometres of walking per day. (approximately 6hrs of walking a day). Exclusive remote footpaths and game trails requiring medium exertion. Daily packed lunches and tea and water breaks throughout the trail. Luggage and valuables can be stowed at Lehele Lodge for guests that have more belongings with them then they need for the trail.

Requirements

12 years of age and above.
Physically capable of walking 6 hours a day.
Set departure days: Monday and Thursday with 3 night stay.
The Trail runs all year round.

Gondwana has an ultra-luxe lodge which represents the most exclusive accommodation offering on the reserve.

Breathtakingly stylish and sophisticated, yet refreshingly simple, Ulubisi House provides the ideal venue to reconnect with friends and family and to share an exciting safari adventure in the Western Cape’s leading private game reserve.

With 180-degree views of grass plains dotted with game, fynbos-covered rolling hills and the Outeniqua mountain range, Ulubisi House is tucked away in the reserve’s 1000-hectare protected walking area for endangered species.

Sleeping either 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 children, the property comes with a full complement of staff, including its own butler, chef and field guide. Ideal for friends or families seeking peaceful, quality time together, the privacy is only interrupted by the numerous wild visitors that drop in regularly for a drink from the swimming pool.