Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge | Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
Established to protect the previously endangered white rhino, , Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve is a triumph of conservation efforts. Celebrate this legacy in exclusive luxury at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge - the only private lodge in the reserve - offering exceptional safari experiences in the heart of Big 5 territory. 18 well appointed, air-conditioned rooms nestle on a ridge, each with their own private deck giving expansive and uninterrupted views of the reserve. The lodge, built in 2015, is designed in a contemporary style with overtones of organic forms utilising natural finishes and materials.
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Safari / Family Rooms (2 en-suite rooms with common lobby) twin/dbl.
These rooms can double as Family Rooms given that they share a common lobby.
Twin Vanity and luxurious shower. Separate toilet.
King size bed or twin beds, en-suite bathroom, separate toilet, deep soaking bath, luxurious shower and private wooden deck, mini-bar, fireplace. Overhead fan and air conditioner. Safe, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
King size bed or twin beds, en-suite bathroom, separate toilet, deep soaking bath, luxurious shower and private wooden deck, mini-bar, fireplace, private plunge pool. Overhead fan and air conditioner. Bathrobes, safe, hairdryer as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Beautiful views over the park.
Home Stays
Spend the night in a traditional working Zulu home.
2 x Bedrooms with twin mattress on the floor. Bedding and towels supplied
Bucket shower and separate chemical toilet.
Join in with the daily activities of the family
MealsTraditional home cooked dinner and breakfast consisting of porridge
(phutu - maizemeal), hard boiled eggs,, fruit and yoghurt.
DrinksTraditional Zulu Beer , water and Soft Drinks in the evening.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card
Twice daily game drives are conducted to explore the magnificent hills and valleys of the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park. Nothing is predictable in the bush; therefore each safari offers a potentially new and unique experience. Our guides will share their wealth of bush experience which involves the identifications of animals, trees, grasses, insects and birds. The medicinal uses of plants and local folk lore is also discussed as well as looking for the ever fascinating Big 5!
Guests can enjoy guided walks lasting 3-4 hours inside the park in Big 5 territory. No children under 14 years. Additional cost.
Treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment - extra cost.
Visits into the local Mpembeni Community are offered as well as a visit to the Isibindi Foundation community centre.
Dining Room
All meals included. Continental Buffet and hot breatkast available from 07h00 to 11h00, High Tea and delicious dinners.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Tea and Coffee Included
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Safari Lodge
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
Ghost Mountain Inn | Zululand
At the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain in the charming little town of Mkuze in the Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 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 pools, gym and glorious indigenous gardens. Rooms at the Ghost Mountain Inn offer a private patio, a satellite TV, a minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms are more spacious and include a refrigerator.
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The original rooms of the hotel provide comfortable accommodation with private patios that hold views of the garden or courtyard. They offer a cosy place to rest your head and a bathroom with a large spacious shower.
Upgraded linens and amenities, patios overlooking a stretch of water and the Lebombo mountain range or the pool area. Bathrooms have separate shower and bath. DSTV Satellite Television. 3/4 or King sized beds
Generously sized Superior rooms with a sofa and lounge area. Remodelled bathrooms and a separate toilet area and shower. Patios overlooking the indigenous garden or the pool. King or ¾ Twin Beds
Enjoy great views of the gardens, water and Lebombo Mountains from these newly built spacious rooms. Featuring both extra length King and three-quarter beds with a day bed that can accommodate a third person if necessary. The spacious bathroom offers a deep soaking tub and separate shower.
Located on the upper level the Junior Suite offers views across the gardens towards the Lebombo Mountains and additional space. Enjoy an open plan lounge area, a small kitchenette as a work area with complimentary WiFi. For families, a third person or children can be accommodated on the fold out sofa or an inter-leading room can be reserved to form a 2-bedroomed suite.
A spacious very private Suite featuring a separate living room, bedroom and changing room. The bedroom has an extra length king size bed. Large bathroom has a stand-alone tub and an outdoor shower set in a secluded garden.
Our most spacious Suite, the Gaza Suite offers spacious accommodation for guests needing more residential style accommodation. The Suite offers a living area with kitchenette and guest bathroom and a spacious bedroom with dressing room that leads out onto a large terrace in the garden. The bathroom offers indoor and outside showers and a standalone tub.
With secluded privacy, spaciousness and great views the Tshaneni Suite offers residential-style comfort during your stay in Mkuze. The Suite offers a living area with kitchenette and guest bathroom and a spacious bedroom with dressing room that leads out onto a large terrace. The bathroom offers indoor and outside showers and a standalone tub.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Conference Centre, Gym, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Services
Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Room Service, Travel Desk
Your Stay
2 Nights
Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Tea and Coffee Included
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4 Star
Hotel
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
Thonga Beach Lodge | Maputaland Marine Protected Area
Thonga Beach Lodge is set on the pristine shores of the Maputuland Coast, KwaZulu-Natal. This 24 bed luxury lodge is the ideal place to discover one of Africa’s last unspoilt wilderness beaches. It is a magical place of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. Its crystal clear, warm waters offer South Africa’s best snorkelling and excellent off-shore SCUBA diving and excellent birding opportunities. Guided birding, scorpion & spider walks & Turtle Tracking are offered in season. The 12 thatched bush suites offer either Ocean or Forest Views with Deluxe Ocean Views room sporting private plunge pools. The suites are positioned to afford maximum privacy & minimal environmental impact. Excellent cuisine is enjoyed al fresco on the dining deck or beach deck overlooking the sea. This is an ideal choice for honeymooners, families, SCUBA divers or anyone who wants to simply relax. A civilized distance from civilization.
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Double or Twin Ocean View Room , double vanity, shower, mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms are air-conditioned,overhead fans, mosquito nets, safes and hair dryers.
Double or Twin Forest View Room , double vanity, shower, mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms are air-conditioned,overhead fans, mosquito nets, safes and hair dryers.
The rooms are nestled into the Dune Forest.
Double or Twin Ocean View Room , double vanity, bath, indoor and outdoor shower, mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms are air-conditioned,overhead fans, mosquito nets, safes and hair dryers. This suite has a private plunge pool on a private deck.
Family forest view comprises two bedrooms both en-suite (main bedroom has bath & shower, double vanity and toilet), second bedroom has shower only, single vanity and toilet. The two bedrooms are linked by a passage way, Both bedrooms have separate entrances.safe.
Both bedrooms are air conditioned, have overhead fans and mosquito nets. The main bedroom has a mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryer and safe.
This luxury family room comprises two bedrooms both en-suite (main bedroom has bath & shower, double vanity and toilet and an outside shower). The second bedroom has a shower only, single vanity and toilet. The two bedrooms are separated by a large deck with private plunge pool. Both bedrooms have separate entrances.
Both bedrooms are air conditioned, have overhead fans and mosquito nets. The main bedroom has a mini bar, safe, hair dryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card
SCUBA diving at Mabibi is phenomenal. Our professional lodge diving team can accommodate enthusiasts, from the beginner to the veteran. For those who don't dive, we have an Open Ocean Experience. An exciting launch through the surf in front of the lodge takes you beyond the breakers to a world of dolphins, whales and many other creatures. The warm Indian Ocean supports a myriad of fish and marine life.
Guests can sometimes swim with dolphins or whale sharks, or snorkel with Manta rays and giant turtles. Scuba Diving and ocean experience are at an extra cost.
Daily guided snorkeling is done a 5 minute walk away from the Lodge at low tide in our beautiful rock pools. Guided snorkelling is included in the rate.
In summer there are nocturnal walks and drives along the beach in search of pre-historic turtles laying their eggs. Witness the culmination of an incredible journey as giant Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles come ashore to lay their eggs in carefully prepared nests.
Turtle tracking is offered in the evening from November to end of February. The turtles lay their eggs from November to February. Hatchlings arrive from end December to end February.
Every precaution is taken to ensure these magnificent creatures are not disturbed during the laying process and data collected from the turtle drives is submitted to the Ezemvelo Turtle Monitoring program.
Turtle walks take place 3 times a week and are included in the rate.
Nightly turtle tracking in 4x4 vehicle is at an extra cost.
Open Ocean Experience. An exciting launch through the surf in front of the lodge takes you beyond the breakers to a world of dolphins, whales and many other creatures. The warm Indian Ocean supports a myriad of fish and marine life.
Guests can sometimes swim with dolphins or snorkel with Manta rays and giant turtles
Ocean Experience is an extra charge.
A leisurely drive along the lake shore looking for Hippo's , Birds and Crocodiles, then surrounded by the magical sounds of dusk settle with a drink to watch the sunset over the lake. Sundowners are Included in the rate, with either a glass of house wine, cider, local beer or soft drink per person.
Daily tours are on offer to visit the local rural Community of Mabibi. This includes a visit to the clinic and the school, as well as a homestead visit. Optional is to include a visit to the local Sangoma (witch doctor), which may incur a cost.
Standard tours are included in the rate.
Relax with a soothing treatment in the Sea Spa - extra charge.
Daily guided walks through the indigenous dune forest, where the local guides share their knowledge of the flora and fauna. This activity is included in the rate.
Take a fat bike out for a ride along the beach - great excercise and fun.
Thonga Beach Dining
Enjoy al fresco dining weather permitting on the deck under huge milkwood trees.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Tea and Coffee Included
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Fishing, Flora, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Watersports, Wildlife
