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Vineyard Hotel | Cape Town

The Vineyard is located in the leafy suburb of Newlands on 8 acres of gardens, with easy access to Cape Town’s top tourist attractions.

Our Rooms, Suites and Apartments, feature a choice of mountain, garden or courtyard views. Guests may relax with a spa treatment, swim in the indoor or outdoor pools, train in our fitness centre or dine in one of the five eateries at the hotel.

We apply a living green ethos to our hotel and conferencing through environmentally friendly, sustainable, resource saving practices.

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2 Nights

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4 Star

Hotel

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German

No. Rooms: 211

Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Wine

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Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse | Elandsberg Nature Reserve

There is an understated elegance, natural rhythm and abundant vitality in the life of an African farm. Experience its unfiltered authenticity and hospitality at one of our three luxurious farm houses, at our gourmet restaurant, and all over our farm and the private Elandsberg Nature Reserve.

The Farmhouse offers full-board accommodation to a maximum of 10 (adult) guests, while self-catering Heron House and Wild Olive House sleep 12 and 6 guests of all ages. Join us for guided nature drives, which include visiting our tortoise and Quagga projects, relaxation by the pool or in the lush gardens, explorations on foot or on a bicycle in the farmlands or nature reserve, water activities on the dam, Sunday lunch, or our special Smoke & Fire pop-up events.

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2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

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4 Star

Country House

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English

No. Rooms: 13

Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine

Whalesong Lodge | De Kelders

Whalesong Lodge is a boutique guesthouse in De Kelders, Gansbaai, less than two hours from Cape Town. The accommodation comprises charming guest rooms featuring under-floor heating, in-room safes and hairdryers. Guests can enjoy delicious breakfasts served daily, and refreshing drinks can be enjoyed at the bar. Other facilities include a lounge area and outdoor deck offering uninterrupted views over Walker Bay and the Kleinrivier mountains.

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De Zeekoe Guest Farm & Reserve | Oudtshoorn

Only 7km outside Oudtshoorn, in the Garden Route, surrounded by the famous Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains, is one of the world’s 17 "hot spots" with 3 overlapping flower zones. This owner managed, 2000 hectare working lusern farm, is malaria free and child friendly.

De Zeekoe offers a unique in the world opportunity to walk with Wild Meerkats (Five shy Meerkats) and to be part of the shy 5 experience!

De Zeekoe offers the following:

•Wild Meerkat tours, home to the “shy five” - Original Tours

•Accommodation: 3 x Standard, 5 x luxury Rooms, 5 x Superior rooms, 2 x Superior Honeymoon Rooms; 5 x deluxe rooms, 3 x Private Cottages with pool

Self-catering wooden cabins available

Wheelchair friendly Rooms

•Restaurant with fresh farm produce and free range meat, gluten free available ; Bar available and pizza oven ( de Windpomp Restaurant)

•FREE WI-FI & Welcoming drinks

•Hiking

•Biking-bikes to rent

•Jungle gym

•Star Gazing

•Birding ( 162 species )-private bird tours in season

•Canoeing ( in season only)

•Self guided walks

•Swimming pool – salt water

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2 Nights

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4 Star

Guest House

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English

No. Rooms: 21

Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Hiking, Nature

Tsitsikamma Village Inn | Stormsriver

This magical country hotel situated in the quaint village of Storms River has been hosting travellers since 1841. The privately owned and managed country hotel consists of 49 village-style rooms, where each cottage is individually decorated to match its specific colonial building style.

The main building, which traces its roots back to 1845, has a spacious dining room, incorporating the De Oude Martha Restaurant, Hunters Pub, Cafe Bacchus and Guest Lounge.

Take a journey back in time at our Marilyn’s 60s Diner, a tribute to Marilyn and Elvis with its collection of memorabilia and a menu to match. Right next door, at Tsitsikamma Microbrewery, enjoy one of our selection of Ales, or choose from a variety of other South African craft beers.

The hotel is a perfect base to explore the natural beauty and activities of the Tsitsikamma area, close to the Tsitsikamma National Park.

The only full service hotel in the area. The Hotel is renowned for its good food, old world charm and has been a favourite for many a year!

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2 Nights

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3 Star

Hotel

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

No. Rooms: 49

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation

Amakhala Safari Lodge | Amakhala Game Reserve

The stylish Safari Lodge is secretly hidden in indigenous bush. It is a romantic thatched lodge with luxury safari huts inspired by African tribal design. Each hut is complete with a private plunge pool and a small private lounge area. Large beds are draped with mosquito nets, sparkling wine sits on ice alongside a bath filled with aromatherapy scented bubbles making this a favorite for honeymooners and the romantic at heart. Indulge in sheer relaxation as you unwind next to the pool overlooking the lush African bushveld before being ushered away on an exciting BIG-5 game drive

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2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

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4 Star

Lodge

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English

No. Rooms: 11

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Umlani Bushcamp | Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

See the real Africa at Umlani: enjoy the ultimate experience of true wilderness and seclusion in a camp that accommodates just 16 guests, in traditional African reed and thatch huts as well as brick and mortar "eco hut" options.

Umlani's philosophy of simplistic luxury and 'getting back to nature' is enhanced by the romance of operating without electricity. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of candlelight and oil lamps and open-air bush showers under the stars.

Umlani Bushcamp offers an exciting, safe experience in Big Five territory. View lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, in more than 10 000 hectares (24 000 acres) of traversing area. The camp is also home to more than 40 mammal species and 350 bird species.

Experience the thrill of game drives in open Land Rovers, guided bush walks and tracking game on foot with highly experienced rangers and trackers. At Umlani you are guaranteed an adventure of a lifetime in one of Africa's world-renowned, unspoilt wilderness reserves.

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2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Plains Camp Home of Rhino Walking Safaris | Kruger National Park

Rhino Walking Safaris specialises in luxury walking safaris in 12,000 hectares of pristine bushveld in the only wilderness concession situated in the Kruger National Park. The concession shares a 15km unfenced boundary with the famous Mala Mala and Sabi Sands Reserve, with an abundance of wildlife moving freely between the two reserves. A maximum of 8 guests are accommodated in luxury African Explorer Style tents at Plains Camp. Early morning walks lasting between 3-4 hours are led by 2 highly experienced rangers in the heart of Big 5 territory. Days are spent relaxing in the comfort of the 19th century naturalist retreat reading, relaxing at the plunge pool while viewing game on the plains. After a sumptuous high tea guests go out for a short late afternoon walk, sundowners in the bush & then meet the vehicle to track nocturnal creatures well into the night. After a delicious dinner fireside tales are enjoyed under inky blue skies.

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2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

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4 Star

Lodge

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English

No. Rooms: 4

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

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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4 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

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Lodge

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

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