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)
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English, Zulu
No. Rooms: 55
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Flora, Hiking, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
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
Located in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho and within a National Park. Maliba Mountain Lodge is a retreat set in a pristine alpine wilderness valley, in the north of Lesotho's breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains. We boast 6 luxurious chalets & 4 large self catering family units on the banks of the Holomo River.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
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
1x Superior Room
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
African Relish Cottages are located in Prince Albert in the Karoo in the Western Cape. They have large stoeps for outdoor living, reeded ceilings and elegantly simple interiors, combining luxury with old world charm. Full self-catering with linen and towels provided. Tea, coffee and rusks are included. The cottages come with a garden, kitchen, lounge and spacious en-suite bathrooms. All cottages are a minimum of 90 m² to allow for comfortable stays, short or long.
The African Relish restaurant is open on weekends and by arrangement they can cater for private functions and dinners. Their accommodation is part of the African Relish recreational cooking school. Book a cooking class or eat at their weekend restaurant while you are in town. The menu changes each week, designed around season and local produce, and takes Karoo cuisine on a contemporary journey.
The location of the cottages are in the centre of town that makes it ideal to walk to all the restaurants and quirky shops nearby. Activities include driving through Swartberg Pass, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, a visit to Gay's Guernsey Dairy, see a show at The Showroom Theatre, or visit Karoo Looms weavery. (ITT)
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
1x Cottage
The Robertson Small Hotel prides itself on its tranquil picturesque sceneries from the property's simple, yet contemporary architecture. This recently established boutique hotel comprises of ten luxurious guest suites, each rich with character and yet ever so modest making up the perfect home away from home. Guests comfort and relaxation are of the utmost top priority, it should come as no surprise that each suite is furnished with a king size bed, minibar, and en-suite bathroom. The Robertson Small Hotel provides luxury accommodation and fine cuisine all year round. The Small Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with all bookings by appointment. There is seating both inside the Manor House and on the patio beside the hotel gardens. A classic menu with refined seasonal dishes elevating the best in local produce is served alongside choice wines from the valley.
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
A comfortable guesthouse in a residential area of Stellenbosch, Rusthuiz is a short (600m) walk to the town centre, with cafes, restaurants and bistros. Friendly service, stylish, air-conditioned spacious rooms and leisurely breakfasts on the sunny patio. There is a swimming pool and sun-loungers should guests wish to relax at the guesthouse. (ITT)
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Classic Room
This chic hotel is ideally situated on the bustling Mouille Point promenade – Cape Town’s own "platinum mile”, minutes away from the sights and sounds of the Atlantic Seaboard's beaches and bars as well as the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Stroll along the promenade or just soak up the sun’s rays from the comfort of your room.
Whether sea or mountain facing, each fully-equipped luxury room in this art-deco style hotel contains everything you need to make your visit a pleasant and comfortable one. The double-storey penthouse, complete with two balconies, is the ultimate haven for a memorable stay. The restaurant and coffee shop on street level is popular amongst locals as they meet for breakfast, or grab a take-away coffee while walking the dog, or riding bicycles along the promenade. (ITT)
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
3 Star
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 24
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine
