African Elite Properties has a collection of luxury, fully serviced apartments in the V&A Waterfront marina ranging from one to four bedrooms in size. All the apartments are located within walking distance of restaurants, shops, nightlife of the V&A Waterfront. Maintaining the charm of a working Harbour, the V&A Waterfront is an ideal place to stay while in Cape Town. But Cape Town International Convention Centre is also close by. Whilst pristine beaches and Table Mountain are 10 minutes away by taxi.
All the apartments are individually decorated and offer the comfort of a luxury hotel with all the space, freedom and flexibility of home. Apartments range in size from one to four bedrooms, with the majority being two bedroomed. Every bedroom is en suite. All the apartments are well furnished. All have underfloor heating, air-conditioning, well-appointed kitchens, and secure undercover parking.
The Luxury and Superior apartments are identical in amenities and size - the real difference is in more in the intangibles with the Superior apartments being put together by an interior designer for example and offering that extra sense of panache.
If you are keen to book an African Elite apartment we can usually book a specific apartment for you and provide photos of that apartment on request. There marina has three communal swimming pools available, one of which is heated.
De Hoop Collection offers a wide variety of accommodation from affordable self catering cottages to fully catered luxury suites. Few other reserves offer as complete an outdoor experience as De Hoop – sea, sand dunes, the vlei, a floral sensation of rare fynbos plants, diverse wildlife and the Potberg Mountains. Activities are diverse and guests choose between various day walks through the rich fynbos plains or along the deserted coastline, or mountain biking along the many gravel roads or scenic game drives. Lazing on the beach and snorkeling in the many turquoise rock pools is simply another way to pass a rewarding day. Day visitors welcome, and restaurant open daily.
2 Nights
Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Other
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
La Plume Guest Farm near Oudtshoorn is a working ostrich farm with peaceful views over the Olifants river valley to the Swarberg mountains. The attention to detail really sets La Plume apart: pretty cushions on the outdoor furniture and flowers on your patio table. The attractive Victorian homestead is decorated in period style and all 12 en suite rooms are well-appointed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, complimentary port, television, bar fridge and furnished with Cape antiques. The honeymoon suites are particularly spacious and offers South African antique furniture. The two-bedroom cottage with two bathrooms is ideal for families. Farm tours and Karoo farm-style dinners are available on request, if you don't feel like stirring from this tranquil oasis. There's also a pool in the pleasant garden.
The Little Karoo is perfect for children with the Cango caves, the ostrich farms and the Cango wildlife ranch amongst other options. La Plume has a two-bedroom cottage with two bathrooms which is ideal for families of up to five. This can also be taken as a two bedroom cottage for smaller families. The individual bedrooms can also accommodate one child on an extra bed.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
4 Star
Guest House
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing
Hunter's Country House, just 10km from Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, is owned and manged by the Hunter family. This country house hotel is an oasis of tranquillity, a romantic retreat, set in beautiful gardens and overlooking the indigenous forest of the Garden Route. Suberb cuisine partnered with excellent South African wines make dinner in the candlelit dining room an elaborate, lenghy and truly memorable affair which will be remembered as a highlight of your stay at Hunter's Country House.
The original homestead at Hunter's is full of character and charm, luxuriously furnished with fine antiques and sumptuous fabrics. The romantic candlelit dining room is really a series of dining areas so that guests have a sense of privacy. The food is delicious. Outside there's a second, more informal garden restaurant open to the garden so that you can enjoy the views. This is ideal for more relaxed family dining. Hunter's Country House is set within a 90 acre forested estate with two marked walking trails on the estate.
Within the beautiful gardens of Hunter's are 23 luxurious thatched suites, each one individually decorated and designed for comfort and privacy. The Orchard and Garden suites have open fireplaces, delightful bathrooms, and private patios and are furnished with antiques restored on the estate. Premier suites offer even greater comfort. The Classic suites, each with private plunge pool, separate lounge-dining room, and indoor-outdoor showers, are a real treat. The Forest Suite is unashamedly indulgent, with a separate sitting room with hi-fi system & DVD, dining room, butler's kitchen and private plunge pool.
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
5 Star
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
No. Rooms: 27
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Sports, Watersports, Wine
Lalibela private game reserve comprises three lodges within 7,500ha of Big Five malaria-free bushveld. Game drives in an open vehicle with an experienced game ranger bring you face to face with a range of game, from mighty elephant, lion, rhino and buffalo to tiny blue duiker and rock hyrax. Night drives focus on the elusive bat-eared fox, aardvark, black-backed jackal and aardwolf. All of the animals, including the predators, are free-roaming throughout the entire reserve which spans five eco-systems, (valley bushveld, savannah grassland, fynbos, riverine forest and acacia woodland), resulting in a huge diversity of fauna and flora. African wild dogs, spotted hyena and more lion have also been reintroduced to Lalibela.
Between game drives, you can relax in the large lounge, bird watch from the viewing decks or laze around one of the two swimming pools, one for all ages and one more secluded pool which is reserved for adults. Mark's Camp also has an outdoor dining boma for fireside dinners and open-air brunches, as well as a rather festive dining area. At Lalibela, food is true safari cuisine with an emphasis on local specialties, ranging from centuries-old recipes to exciting contemporary African dishes.
Mark's Camp is all about family safaris. It lies approx 30 mins drive into the reserve from the reception lodge. The main lodge is decorated in a relaxed Pan-African style. The lodge sleeps up to 20 guests in 8 chalets, four of which are family chalets. Each comfortably furnished chalet has an en suite bathroom with a ceiling fan for those warm summer nights. Each opens up onto a private deck with views over the waterhole. They have a choice of three family rooms and a two bedroom family chalet. The family rooms have a small children's area with two built in beds separated with a reed partition from the parent's bedroom. There is also a larger two bedroom family chalet with has a small sitting area which can also accommodate extra children so this is ideal for a family with 3 or more kids or a family party.
Children under the age of 8 are not allowed on adult game drives, but are fully supervised and entertained with their own special 'kiddies drives' and various other games and activities. The kiddies drive generally departs one hour after the adult game drive in the morning with baby sitters getting the kids ready in the morning (once the kids get to know the Lalibela staff). Similarly it returns one hour earlier at night allowing the children to have supper at a reasonable time. During the day, activities for children are filled with creative African arts and crafts and bush skills : candle making and beading to tracking spoor around the lodge, making plaster cast moulds of the spoor and painting them. Younger children eat earlier, whilst parents are out on a game drive and then when parents return from their game drive, the younger children can enjoy roasting marshmallows over the fire and listen to exciting stories of Africa. There is also a specially designated play area, with paddling pool and jungle gym.listen to exciting stories of Africa, its people and the wildlife whilst parents enjoy dinner. There is also a specially designated play area, with paddling pool and jungle gym.
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
