Cathedral Peak Hotel | Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve
Nestled in a tranquil and secluded valley in the heart of the magnificent Drakensberg World heritage Site is 4-star Cathedral Peak Hotel. For 80 years, the van der Riet family has warmly welcomed every traveller with unrivalled hospitality, luxurious accommodation and exceptional service.
Guests are accommodated in 104 spacious standard, family or superior rooms and private Executive and Presidential Suites, providing the ultimate in luxury. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed family holiday or a romantic getaway, our dedicated team looks forward to welcoming you to the ultimate Drakensberg experience.
A world of excitement awaits you at Cathedral Peak Hotel, with a wide range of on-site facilities for active adventures and luxurious pampering, plus unrivalled access to the magnificent Drakensberg mountain range. Our top-class restaurant is famous for its delicious cuisine, and two bars provide the perfect environment for before or after-dinner drinks and entertainment.
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2 Adults | 1 King-sized Bed / Twin Beds
These spacious and comfortable rooms are ideally situated in the beautiful hotel gardens with views of the surrounding foothills.
They accommodate 2 adults comfortably but a 3rd adult/ child can also be accommodated however this limits space.
Each room offers a king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath, complimentary in-room amenities, TV, phone,
fan, heater, tea and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge (stocked on request) and a private veranda with views.
4 Adults | 2 King-sized Beds / Twin Beds
These spacious and comfortable rooms are ideally situated in the beautiful hotel gardens with views of the surrounding
foothills. They accommodate up to 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Each standard interleading offers two comfortable rooms with either king-sized or twin beds separated by a glass
cottage-pane sliding door and curtain. The first room offers an en-suite bathroom with shower and bath, complimentary
in-room amenities, tea and coffee making facilities and a bar fridge (stocked on request). The second room leads out
onto a private veranda with views. Both rooms have a TV, phone, fan, and heater.
3 Adults | 1 King-sized Bed / Twin Beds | 1 Sleeper Couch
These open-plan thatched rooms are ideally situated in the beautiful hotel gardens with views of the surrounding foothills.
They can accommodate up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Each room offers a king-sized bed, sleeper couch, en-suite bathroom with shower in the bath, complimentary in-room
amenities, TV, phone, fan, heater, tea and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge (stocked on request) and a private veranda
with views.
2 Adults | 1 King-sized Bed / Twin Beds
These elegant rooms are ideally situated in the beautiful hotel gardens with views of the surrounding foothills and can
accommodate up to 2 adults. Adjacent rooms have an interleading door for family requirements.
Each room offers a king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom with shower and bath, complimentary in-room amenities, dressing
room and sitting area, TV, phone, fan, underfloor heating during winter months, tea and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge
(stocked on request) and a private veranda with views.
2 Adults | 1 King-sized Bed / Twin Beds
These well-appointed thatched executive / honeymoon suites are set apart from the rest of the hotel in tranquil, secluded
gardens facing the Drakensberg mountains. Each suite has been re-furbished to enhance its appeal and create a luxurious,
intimate ambiance.
Each suite boasts a king-sized bed, spacious en-suite bathroom with shower and Victorian slipper bath, complimentary
in-room amenities, lounge area, TV, phone, fan, electric fireplace, underfloor heating, tea and coffee-making facilities,
stocked mini-bar fridge and a private veranda with loungers and breathtaking mountain views.
Children cannot be accommodated in these suites.
2 Adults | 1 King-sized Bed | No children permitted
The exclusive Mponjwane Presidential Suite offers the ultimate in luxury accommodation set apart from the rest of the hotel
in tranquil, secluded gardens facing the Drakensberg mountains.
This suite boasts a king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom with spa bath and shower/ steam room, complimentary in-room
amenities, lounge, dressing area, two televisions with full DSTV, gas fireplace, underfloor heating, air conditioning, tea and
coffee-making facilities and electric curtains opening onto a private veranda with spectacular mountain views.
Guests are provided with a golf cart for their exclusive use for the duration of their stay.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Chapel, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Gym, Gym (nearby), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Underfloor Heating, Verandah
Services
Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Foreign Exchange, Room Service
Cathedral Peak Hotel guests enjoy free daily guided hikes (including walks to Bushman paintings and beautiful waterfalls). There are a choice of 18 different walks and hikes, ranging from gentle river-side ambles suitable for the whole family to the challenging hike and climb to the summit of Cathedral Peak itself. Bird-spotting enthusiasts can tick off some of the 121 resident species recorded.
The immaculate 9-hole golf course situated on the hotel property offers alternate tees for an 18-hole game. The club house boasts rest rooms, a lounge area, pub (Philip's Pholy) and a terrace with panoramic Drakensberg mountain views - the perfect 19th hole. The length of the course is 5542m and the course is graded a par 70.
Cathedral Peak Hotel has some of the best behaved horses in the Berg and the most spectacular trails to explore making it the ideal Destination for Horse Riders - Beginners and Advanced.
With two Bass and one Trout Dam on the Property - Cathdral Peak Hotel is the Perfect Destination for a Fishing Getaway
The Helicopter trips explore the gorgeous scenery and dramatic mountains surrounding Cathedral Peak Hotel
Cathedral Peak Hotel has a fully equipped gym with a steam room and a view that is out of this world.
Guests can enjoy a game of tennis on Cathedral Peaks courts with the mountains in the background
The mountains surrounding Cathedral Peak Hotel offer an array of fantastic trails for guests to enjoy as the quad biking course.
The high altitude and mountainous surroundings make Cathedral Peak Hotel the ideal destination for mountain bikers.
The Pool area is the perfect place for the whole family to relax and enjoy. There are 3 different pool areas, the normal swimming pool, the heated pool and a splash pool.
Guests can enjoy the mini Adventure Golf course all day and at night with the floodlit facilities.
The 10m high climbing wall offers something for those guests that are up for a challenge
The Cathedral Peak Hotel Squash court is perfect for all of the weather experienced throughout the various seasons.
Children can enjoy a range of activities in the Games room ranging from Table Tennis and Fooseball to Xbox. The Children are definitely not short of Activities to get involved in at Cathedral Peak Hotel.
Please see the head waitron for your table allocation.
Dress code: Smart Casual (no shorts in the Dining Room after 6:30pm)
*Breakfast – 7am to 10am | Lunch – 12pm to 2pm | Dinner – 6:30pm to 9:30pm
The Terrace Menu is available from 10am to 4pm at own cost.
Children may eat in the Adult’s Dining Room; however, in consideration to other guests, we ask that
you please dine with your children between 6:30pm and 8pm. Please ensure that your children
leave the Dining Room by 8pm.
Mid-morning & afternoon tea is served on the Terrace twice daily.
10:30am to 11:30am & 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Your Stay
2 Nights
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4 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 104
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Flora, Golf, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing
The Oyster Box | Umhlanga
Standing proud on Umhlanga’s beachfront, overlooking the historical Umhlanga lighthouse, The Oyster Box has long been one of South Africa’s best-loved and most distinguished hotels. This 86-room hotel is renowned for its generous hospitality, attentive service and exceptional cuisine. The elegant rooms, decorated with antiques, feature private balconies (many with sea views), flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and fresh fruit and flowers. Suites add separate lounges; some have private plunge pools. There's a complimentary buffet breakfast, a fine-dining restaurant and multiple eateries/bars. Other amenities include a spa with a hammam, an oceanfront outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's also a 24-seat cinema and a kids' activity programme.
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The elegant Classic Garden Facing Rooms, all overlook the hotel’s lush, tranquil gardens.
Each charming Classic Sea Facing Room has a balcony that opens on to uninterrupted views of Umhlanga’s historic lighthouse and KwaZulu Natal’s breath-taking coastline. These rooms have a bath or shower and a single vanity.
Our beautifully appointed Luxury Sea Facing Rooms each offer a balcony that opens on to uninterrupted views of Umhlanga’s historic lighthouse and KwaZulu Natal’s breath-taking coastline. All rooms offer a double vanity feature in the bathrooms along with spacious separate shower and bath.
These beautiful Junior Cabanas are located on the lower ground level with stunning sea views and leading out onto the grassed area in front. All rooms consists of a four-poster king bed with an en-suite bathroom offering a shower and single vanity.
The stunning Sea Facing Cabanas present gorgeous king size Four Poster beds and are all located on the lower ground floor, boasting individual spacious balcony terraces and exceptional beachfront views.
The Oyster Box is designed for the absolute comfort of each family. There are 5 private Sea Facing Family Rooms, each with not only a master bedroom, but an additional room or loft for the younger members of the family.
Individually decorated, all of the striking and eclectic Sea Facing Suites comprise of one well-appointed bedroom with a lavish separate lounge
Individually decorated, the Sea Facing Deluxe Suites comprise of one bedroom with a luxurious separate lounge. The Deluxe suites are located on the lower ground and boast their own private plunge pools and terrace.
These spectacular Superior Garden Villas are nestled in the hotel’s lush gardens and all have an inviting private plunge pool, terrace, gorgeous lounge, complimented by a bar and an opulent spacious bathroom. 4 of the 8 villas can be converted into a 2 bed-roomed villa by reserving an additional Garden Villa Lofts.
Our pretty garden-facing Garden Villa Loft Rooms are available as separate accommodation or, with the combination of a Superior Garden Villa, ideal for the out-and-about visitor. Each room is individually and superbly decorated. All Garden Villa rooms offer a 4-charming king size Poster Bed and ample space.
The epitome of indulgence; this grandeur and stylish Presidential Suite is split over two exquisitely decorated levels and boasts a private elevator. The extravagantly decorated master bedroom includes a relaxing seating area and an intimate personal study. There are two lavish marble bathrooms – his and hers. Unparalleled sea views complimented by opulence and tranquillity beyond compare. Other incomparable features of this gracious suit include a private rim-flow swimming pool, an elegant lounge, and a tasteful dining room with seating for 8 guests, complimented further by a bar and a beautifully equipped kitchen. There is also an additional bedroom. This unrivalled décor incorporates white timber floors and marble and white Caesar stone.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Gym, Internet Access, Kiddies Club, Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle, Babysitting Service, Chauffer Service, Credit Card, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours)
If you’re a foodie looking for something a little ‘out of the ordinary’, need a unique event menu, or are keen to impress somebody special - then don’t miss the opportunity to take a front row seat with Executive Chef Kevin Joseph and his ace Team, for an extraordinary dining experience at The Chef’s Table in The Kitchen at The Oyster Box.
Your evening begins in the elegant Oyster Bar with pre-dinner drinks and live music from our resident musician, before being taken ‘behind the scenes’ where your culinary journey begins, with a tour of the working kitchen and your amuse bouche of Champagne and Canapes.
As the drama of this busy kitchen in ‘full service’ mode unfolds, watch as the Chefs prepare a delicious 5-course paired menu before your eyes. The Chef’s Table is available for groups of between six and 10 guests, from from Monday to Sunday for Dinner only.
Direct beach access to a swimming beach
Children between the ages of four and 12 years, have access to the supervised Holiday Club during their stay. .
Other vacation activities include story-telling, face painting, art and craft activities, pizza-making and movie screenings. Special programmes are offered during peak periods such as school holidays, Easter, Christmas and New Year.
The Holiday Club is open daily from 10h00 to 19h00
For a more intimate dining experience, the Wine Cellar, with its glass ceiling, is sunken just below the Oyster Bar and is unique for dinner parties, corporate functions, tastings or special events and offers a Chef’s Table for up to 10 guests.
Bespoke menus are created for every occasion and the resident Sommelier will present a selection of wines from the Diners Club Diamond award-winning wine list, which boasts the finest selection of South African and international vintages.
An intimate, 24-seater cinema/screening room is available to hotel guests. Each month a new schedule is set, running a new movie five times a day (10h00, 14h00, 18h00, 20h00 and 22h00).
24 hour access
We are dedicated to restoring beauty and balance through individual treatments and spa journeys, personalised for each of our guests by exceptionally skilled therapists. Our commitment to wellbeing focuses on holistic principles, combining ancient wisdom and modern expertise.
The Spa at The Oyster Box uses a variety of internationally-recognised treatment products as well as its own exclusive, signature range of all natural, body-care products and professional spa treatments B|Africa. This deluxe range combines indigenous African plant extracts and the natural goodness of West Coast Atlantic sea-salts.
B| Africa uses sustainable harvesting practices on renewable indigenous species, such as oil from the baobab tree, marula oil, avocado butter, honey, rooibos, Mongongo nut and Ximenia kernel oil. In addition, the range includes carefully-crafted B|Africa Spa treatment packages.
Our state of the art, 24 hour complimentary Business Centre, located on the first floor adjacent to the cinema, is available to all hotel guests. There are two desks, each with a computer, printer and a refreshment station offering thoughtful details such as dried fruit and mineral water, as well as tea and coffee on request. The Business Centre offers complimentary internet and the entire hotel has complimentary wireless Internet if you prefer to work from your room. The Business Centre also has a fax, black and white photocopier and secretarial services as available on request. Shipping and packaging, laminating and binding can be arranged directly with our concierge deck at an additional cost.
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The legendary Grill Room has been renowned for its fine dining and outstanding cuisine for almost 70 years.
The menu is an inspired combination of classic favourites, created by Bea Tollman, president and founder of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, the restaurant’s Signature Dishes and contemporary creations, inspired by current global trends.
Classic Grill Room touches include the authentic Gueridon service, where food is prepared and presented at the individual diner’s table and the Classic 1920’s Hors d’ Oeuvres Trolley, with an extensive range of 18 ‘old world’ appetizers.
The beautiful Ocean Terrace restaurant, with gorgeous views across the Indian Ocean, serves a Bistro-style menu and is perfect for casual, al fresco and family dining. With something to suit every palate favourite dishes include freshly baked pizzas from the wood-fire pizza oven, sustainably sourced seafood and a host of perennial favourites such as fish and chips. The Ocean Terrace also serves a delicious English Breakfast daily, as well as an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner.
Also on offer in the Ocean Terrace, the incredible Curry Buffet, including authentic Tandoori Chicken, continues to attract fans from far and wide. Using delicate hand-blended combinations of spices and fresh herbs, the extensive selection of Curries includes, meat, fish and vegetarian option - making each curry a masterpiece!
The Ocean Terrace is also the perfect backdrop for a relaxed sundowner overlooking the rim flow pool and sea.
Inspired by The Oyster Box’s original, colonial architecture with four magnificent tole and ceramic chandeliers purchased from the Savoy Hotel in London, natural sunlight and towering Palms, The Palm Court is the venue for the legendary High Tea each afternoon. It’s also a favourite meeting spot for casual dining and the ideal place to enjoy the Evening Indulgence treat.
High Tea is a lengthy, leisurely affair with live piano music a welcome addition to the occasion. All pastries and baked goods are prepared on the property by executive pastry chef, Joanita Venter and her team. The high tea table is a visual and taste spectacle of sumptuous treats, with everything from freshly baked scones, pastries, quiches and cakes, to finger sandwiches and savouries.
Richly inviting with its dark wooden panels and details in leather, crimson and gold, the Lighthouse Bar has a large terrace for spectacular views of the iconic lighthouse and the Indian Ocean. With live music, delicious light snack meals and exotic cocktails, this is the hottest bar in KwaZulu-Natal.
Overlooking the infinity pool and Indian Ocean, the stylish Oyster Bar specialises in Champagne and Oysters, freshly harvested from our own Oyster beds and also offers a light menu, delicious cocktails and live music.
This authentic old world bar is full of charm and character. It has remained a firm favourite with the locals for over 40 years, serving delicious hearty snacks and the finest selection of whiskeys, beers and cigars.
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
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5 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu
No. Rooms: 86
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Birding, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Watersports, Wine
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Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Lidiko Lodge | St Lucia
Set above the Great St Lucia Lake, Lidiko lodge is a 4 star lodge, centrally situated in the village of St Lucia, surrounded by the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park), an UNESCO natural World Heritage Site.
Lidiko Lodge offers 18 well appointed air conditioned en-suite garden rooms decorated in a contemporary style. All rooms offer a private patio and lead onto the pool area or bird filled gardens.
Lidiko is the ideal destination from which to explore the Wetlands with its 5 major eco systems, pristine beaches and Big 5 game parks, whilst enjoying village life.
For an unparalleled experience Lidiko Lodge is the ideal venue!
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En suite garden room with private entrance and patio overlooking pool area. Choose King size or two twin beds. Roll in bed for 1 child under 12 at an extra cost.
This unit sleeps 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 16. It comprises of 2 en-suite garden rooms with an interleading door between the rooms. Each room fitted with a television, wallsafe, barfridge, hairdryer, toiletries, complimentary tea tray.
A spacious thatched en- suite garden room with garden views. Sleeps 2 adults and 2 kids under 12 OR 3 adults.
Manor Family Unit. This unit consisting of two interleading rooms and a bathroom, is due to its spaciousness ideal for families of fours travelling together. No children under the age of eight years are allowed, due to the proximity of the pool.
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Mini Bar, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Services
Babysitting Service, Credit Card
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Royal Swazi Spa | Lobamba
Resting in the stunning Ezulwini Valley in the spectacularly scenic kingdom of Swaziland, The Royal Swazi Spa hotel forms an integral part of the Royal Swazi Spa Valley Resort. This luxurious hotel offers everything guests could ask for in one convenient location, with additional facilities to tantalise and entertain. The combination of luxury accommodation, conference centre, country club, casino, elegant new health spa and even an extraordinary 18-hole championship golf course, make it the ideal destination for leisure visits, conferences, as well as sporting events and romantic getaways.
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The Family Rooms consist of a king size bed with an en-suite bathroom that hosts a shower above bath. Another separate bedroom offers twin beds.
Sleeps 2 Adults & 2 children (view features)
2 bedrooms with Twin and King size beds
1 bathroom with Bath and shower above bath
Square meterage: 39
Includes breakfast
The King Rooms feature a king size bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower above bath. Interleading or smoking rooms can be arranged on request.
Sleeps 2 people
1 bedroom with King size bed
1 bathroom with Bath and shower above bath
Square meterage: 25
Interleading
Includes breakfast
The Luxury Balcony Rooms consist of a king size bed and en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. An expansive balcony completes the suite (Shower above bath).
Sleeps 2 people
1 bedroom with King size bed
1 bathroom with Bath and shower above bath
Square meterage: 24
Interleading
Includes breakfast
The Standard Suite is a spacious suite consisting of a king size bed and en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower separate. There is also a separate lounge area and writing desk.
Sleeps 2 people
1 bedroom with King size bed
1 bathroom with Separate bath and Separate shower
Square meterage: 40
Includes breakfast
The Royal Suite is well-appointed with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom. The bathroom hosts a walk in shower and twin vanities. There is also a separate lounge with a spacious dining area.
Sleeps 2 people
1 bedroom with King size bed
1 bathroom with Separate bath and Guest Toilet and Separate shower and Twin vanities
Square meterage: 53
Includes breakfast
The Standard Twin Rooms have 2 twin beds alongside each other as well as an en-suite bathroom with a bath above shower.
Sleeps 2 people
1 bedroom with Twin bed
1 bathroom with Bath and shower above bath
Square meterage: 28
Interleading
Includes breakfast
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Gym, Internet Access, Meal on Request, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Disabled Rooms, Fridge, Internet, Mini Bar, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Services
Babysitting Service, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours)
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Jock Main Lodge | Southern Kruger
Jock Safari Lodge - Untamed, Untouched, Unforgettable!
Jock Safari Lodge is nestled where the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers flow as one, situated in the south-western corner of the Kruger National Park. The lodge offers 6,000 hectares of exclusive traversing rights in an area of the park which is celebrated for the Big Five game viewing.
Jock Safari Lodge is carefully screened by lush trees and reed walls, the 12 individual thatched rooms at Jock Safari Lodge, impart a sense of aloneness and oneness with the landscape.
Morning and evening drives are performed in covered 4x4 land cruisers conducted by highly experienced rangers in the legendary Kruger National Park.
Other activities include game walks, bird watching, stargazing, visits to rock art sites and spa treatments at the Prilgrims Rest Relaxation Retreat.
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Main Jock
Twelve individual thatched Suites, screened by lush trees & reed walls, offer Guests utmost luxurious privacy, creating a unique experience of gracious Old World Elegance surrounded by unspoilt Wilderness.
All 12 Rooms can sleep a maximum of 2 Adults per Room and can be made up as king or twin bedded rooms.
Room Features:
Air Conditioning
Private Minibar
Hairdryer
Tea & Coffee making Facilities
Private Plunge Pool
Ball & Claw bath on private deck
International Dial Telephone
Electronic Safe
Ceiling Fan
En-Suite Bathroom, with Outdoor Shower
Sala (Outdoor Day Bed) overlooking the River
LODGE FACILITIES
Relaxation Retreat with steam room and exercise room
Gift boutique
Indoor and outdoor dining facilities
Library with TV, DVD player and complimentary wi-fi
Heated pool with deck
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Safe, Sala, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Room Service
Morning and evening drives are performed in covered 4x4 game viewers conducted by highly experienced rangers.
Traversing through the concession, the wildlife is sometimes staggering in its diversity. Enthralling sightings of elephants, a sea of buffalo horns rising from the grass as they lie resting in the growing heat as well as prides of lions, awaits one.
At dusk, a vantage point is chosen overlooking one of the many breathtaking vistas of the Kruger National Park. Sundowners are enjoyed while tales of the bush are told and a glimpse of what this unique wilderness has to offer is seen while being entranced by the ever changing colours of the sky as the sun slips into the timeslot of tomorrow. En route back to the lodge, nocturnal animals such as leopard, hyena and lion are often seen.
Walking Safari’s are encouraged, after a hearty breakfast, moving through the veld enjoying vistas of unsurpassed beauty and discovering one’s place in the cycle of nature. The diversity of fauna and flora in this unique concession truly comes alive when viewed on foot.
Pilgrim’s Rest, named after the quaint historical mining town featured so prominently in “Jock of the Bushveld” and still in existence today, was a place to rest, rejuvenate and restock. So too is the Relaxation Retreat at Jock Safari Lodge.
The Pilgrims Rest Retreat offers an escape to enjoy some pampering. Awaken your senses and allow us to rejuvenate body, mind and soul. Inspired by surrounding elements that guide us, our selection of body and beauty treatments cater for men and women.
For the avid birdwatcher, abundant species of bird are regularly seen on the concession including raptors such as the Martial, Tawny and Fish Eagles as well as Steppe Buzzards.
A wide variety of Bushveld Birds are spotted from the comfort of ones room or whilst lying next to the Rock Pool. Most commonly seen are Hornbills, Starlings, Boubou’s, Shrikes and Woodpeckers to name but a few.
The tranquil atmosphere at the Lodge allows for unique birding opportunities as man slows down, finding the rhythm of nature and begins to truly observe.
Personally assigned rangers will delight in sharing their knowledge of this astounding natural treasure trove of the bushveld and slowly the mysteries of the wild unfold.
Jackalberry trees older than written history are pointed out and the myriad of insects, birds, mammals and reptiles that exist in this leafy ecosystem are explained. The sheer wonder of Mother Nature at work in this microcosm makes one eager to experience and understand more and to experience untouched Paradise in its pure form.
The Amarula tree, so very African, can be seen overflowing with baboons plundering the juicy fruit while keeping a wary eye out for the leopard that abound in the Jock concession. Taste the Sour Plum and sense a taste explosion or spot the various plants with medicinal values ranging from stomach cures, cures for hangovers or even a bush Viagra!!
The vast expanse of this wild land slows one down and with this inner peace comes an ability to really incite the senses.
Every game drive is a discovery of Nature and the magic of Jock
Complimentary transfers from Jock Safari Lodge to Leopard Creek Golf Club.
Jock Safari Lodge offers all golfers free transfers to Leopard Creek Golf Club just outside the Malelane Gate of the Kruger National Park.
All transfers are done on a game viewing vehicle so your transfer is a game drive in itself!
Innovative architectural and landscaping techniques ensure that the Leopard Creek golf course and living areas are naturally protected from animals, while lakes and small streams have been diverted through the development to create scenic vistas and challenging golf strategies.
Golfing hazards take on a new dimension at Leopard Creek, for much of the water is home to the magnificent creatures after whom the river is named, crocodiles. In addition to the decorative water features seen throughout, guests can also look forward to the frequent crocodile, hippo, antelope, buffalo and elephant sighting in the Kruger National Park which borders the course.
Players please note the appropriate golfing attire that is required: Collar shirts with sleeves and tailored trousers or shorts with white socks. Please ensure you have the correct golfing shoes with golf/rubber spikes.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
5 Star
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Golf, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
