Four Rosmead Guesthouse is situated on the slopes of Table Mountain in the select Oranjezicht area and enjoys 360º views of the mountain, Lions Head, Signal Hill, Table Bay and the city. This elegant boutique hotel/lodge is within walking distance of the city centre, vibrant Kloof Street with its restaurants and alfresco café scene, and is 5 minutes by car to the V&A Waterfront, or the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay. Warm hospitality, discreet and efficient service are very much the hallmarks of Four Rosmead. Built in 1903, Four Rosmead has been sensitively and stylishly remodeled so that its classic Cape heritage has been sympathetically combined with a contemporary style. The decor is chic with a subtle, distinctive African spirit. Accommodation consists of eight individually styled en-suite bedrooms (1 suite, four deluxe and 3 luxury rooms) which offer extra-length beds, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, dvd player, ipod base station, safe, bath robes, coffee/tea facilities and Wi-fi internet connectivity. Selected rooms also have a fireplace, private garden, balcony or courtyard. A small massage room spa offering a variety of treatments, and a patio overlooking the pool deck and herb garden all contribute to a sense of urban sanctuary in which guests can relax and unwind.
Four Rosmead displays selected artwork crafted by local South African artists. Guests are able to choose from a variety of works ranging from wire sculptures to oil paintings to beaded animals. Most are available for purchase as a tangible memory of your stay at Four Rosmead. Another very welcome facility is the shower and changing room for early arrivals/late departures. English, French and German are spoken.
4 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Rhino Post Safari Lodge is set on the banks of the Mutlumuvi riverbed, within a 12,000 hectare private concession in the Kruger National Park. This unique wilderness area offers the ideal place for encounters with the Big Five from the comfort of open safari vehicles.
Approximately 10km north-east of Skukuza, this private concession shares a 15km boundary with Mala Mala in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, with game moving freely between the two reserves. Rhino Post Safari Lodge focuses solely on game drives whilst its sister lodge, Rhino Post Plains Camp, focuses on walking safaris. Often people combine a couple of nights at Rhino Post Safari Lodge before continuing to Plains Camp for a 2 or 3 night walking safari.
Each of the eight luxury suites has an impressive view of the riverbed from the bathroom, outdoor shower and private deck. The suites are set out in an open plan style with wooden floors, thatched roofs, canvas walls, minibar, telephone and overhead fan. The stylish bathroom has a freestanding bath, under a window which can be fully opened to provide a semi-al fresco experience, as well as twin basins, separate toilet and outdoor shower. The main lodge, with its extensive wine cellar, cosy fireplace and bar is the perfect spot for a sundowner overlooking the waterhole in the dry river bed. For something special, spoil yourself with a little pampering in the rejuvenation centre or enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool.
The nature of a wilderness area is that there are no permanent structures, so Rhino Post Safari Lodge was built using natural materials of stone, wood, thatch and canvas to create an authentic bush ambience. The utmost care was taken to minimise the environmental impact of the lodge, and to that end, no concrete was used in the building’s foundations. Battery power is used for lighting and a special indigenous Reedbed System processes the bathroom waste, and other waste is sorted and recycled wherever possible.
A typical day at Rhino Post Safari Lodge would include an early start with a cup of coffee or tea, after which you set out on a game drive. Returning to the lodge you enjoy a leisurely brunch and time to relax around the pool and watch the abundant wildlife amble down to the waterhole. In the late afternoon after a delicious high tea, you enjoy an evening game drive, winding down with sundowners, watching an African sunset and spotting nocturnal animals in the park. Afterwards sumptuous meals are served in the camp’s dining area, which is set under magnificent Tamboti trees.
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
4 Star
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Rhino Plains Camp is situated in the heart of the 12,000ha private wilderness concession in the Kruger National Park and is the only camp specializing in walking safaris in the Kruger. The concession comprises of environmentally sensitive areas previously unexplored, with huge diversity of both fauna and flora – an ideal setting for wilderness walking safaris.
Built in authentic pioneer tradition, Rhino Post Plains Camp has the serenity of a 19th century naturalist’s bush camp. Mahogany furniture with brass hinges and leather straps, copper taps in the bathroom and various surveying tools and Africana memorablia complete the ‘Out of Africa’ ambience. Rhino Post Plains Camp has four comfortably furnished African explorer-style tents all en suite with overhead fans. You can sit on your raised wooden deck and watch game quietly traverse the plain in front of you. In keeping with the ethics of Rhino Walking Safaris ‘tread lightly on the land’ policy, no trees were cut down in the construction of this camp and no concrete was used – all structures are canvas and wood. There’s an open lunge and dining area with outdoor fireplace. This camp was specifically designed for low energy consumption and makes use of solar power and limited generators for its power needs such as overhead fans. (The generator system can be used to re-charge camera batteries at specific times.)
After an early morning wake-up and an invigorating cup of fresh coffee in the lounge, you set off on trail where your guide will share his experience with you. A walking safari affords you the ultimate, close-to-the-wild experience, and a chance to focus on the smaller bush inhabitants including birds, insects and butterflies. You can also discover the interesting worlds of trees, grasses, flowers, geology and ecology – of course, occasionally big game can be seen on walks – including rhino, buffalo and lion. The heat of the day will be spent at the camp, enjoying the small book collection or the plunge pool overlooking the plains, which is often host to zebra, buffalo, giraffe, even elephant, rhino and lion. Afternoon walks and sundowners complete a fulfilling African experience before dinner back at the camp.
Rhino Post Plains Camp strives to keep everyone together during their trail, without the inconvenience of different people arriving and departing throughout your stay, so there are set departure days for Rhino Post Plains Camp so that all participants begin their walking safari together. From Rhino Post Plains Camp, there is also the opportunity to take part in the Sleep-outs. The elevated wooden Sleep Out platforms are located within the concession, approximately 1½ hrs walk from Rhino Post Plains Camp. In keeping with their policy of keeping everyone together on the walking safari, if the first guests to reserve their trail at Rhino Post Plains Camp request the Sleep Out, then all subsequent reservations will be required to participate.
The Sleep Out is an overnight experience offering a true “under the stars” Kruger wildlife encounter. You leave Rhino Post Plains Camp in the afternoon and arrive at the platforms in the early evening carrying a lightweight rucksack containing a change of clothes, a pillowcase, a sheet inner for the sleeping bag and refreshments. After hanging up mosquito nets and preparing beds, sundowners can be enjoyed on the platforms that also overlook a waterhole. While dinner is prepared on an open fire, you enjoy sounds and senses, heightened as you share the wilderness at night, while being safely guarded by our observant guides. The rumble of the elephant passing by or the roar of the lion at the nearby waterhole, are the only noises that might disturb you in this peaceful wilderness. The following morning, you enjoy a light snack after which you head back to Rhino Post Plains Camp for a hearty brunch.
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
4 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 4
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
The Residence is a small boutique hotel in the historic suburb of Houghton which exudes an air of quiet, charming sophistication. The sumptuous lounge and sitting room invite relaxation throughout the seasons. A cosy log fire is lit on chilly days, while doors open onto the long, spacious veranda which offers a cool respite in the warm summer months. Take a stroll through the lush, terraced gardens; enjoy a game of tennis; or swim a few lengths in the large pool.
The air-conditioned suites are generously proportioned, the interiors are luxurious, elegant and inviting. All have kingsize extra-length beds, spacious furnished balconies where you can sit back and enjoy the views over the gardens, tennis court and pools. Each suite also has an outdoor shower, outdoor bath or Jacuzzi. The en-suite bathrooms are well appointed with underfloor heating, bath and shower as well as bathrobes, slippers and hair-dryer.
Other facilities at The Residence include the Spa, sauna and steam rooms. The Sky Bar on the top floor offers spectacular views over Johannesburg's renowned urban forest towards the city skyline beyond. What better place to enjoy a sundowner? Meals are enjoyed in the breakfast room, lunch on the Koi bridge overlooking the herb garden & dinner in the small inhouse dining room with its a la carte menu.
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
5 Star
Boutique Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
No. Rooms: 18
Special Interests: Flora, Golf, Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine
Ilala Lodge is a friendly small hotel which is the closest hotel to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The National Park borders the front of property and wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background. So the Victoria Falls are just an easy walk away. So is the town with its array of adventure activities, restaurants and shops on offer.
There are 49 pleasant rooms and suites spread out on two levels. There are 32 standard rooms, furnished with railway teak furniture. These lead out onto the well-kept gardens where you may see warthogs and hippos grazing. All have a full bathroom with bath and shower, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, complimentary wifi and tea/coffee facilities. Plus two rooms are interleading which make them perfect for families. On the upper level are two standard suites which have a private balcony and can accommodate an extra bed for children or even a young adult, in its own alcove area of the suite. These have amazing views over the Victoria Falls. As well as the standard facilities there is also a writing desk, minibar and nepresso coffee machines.
There are also 12 deluxe rooms in the new wing, each with a private patio with views of the sun rising over the Victoria Falls. Note that the deluxe rooms are en suite with walk in shower only. Also in the new wing are two executive suites. These have a full bathroom with walk in shower and bath, private patio some with jacuzzi hot tub as well as a separate lounge and bedroom. All rooms have air conditioning, overhead fan, tea and coffee facilities, safe and satellite TV.
Facilities at Ilala Lodge include a large swimming pool, pool bar and a la carte restaurant, The Palms, which is known for its good food. You can also choose to dine alfresco and enjoy the views of the beautiful gardens and natural surroundings.
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
4 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 73
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
