10-Day Fairtrade Highlights of the Cape

.Antrim Villa is a wonderful old house built in the late 1800s. Its charm comes from the Victorian style with high ceilings, well kept stuccos, and the original pine flooring. The Villa’s style is Afro Scandinavian accentuated with materials like sisal, bamboo and linen. The interior has a neutral colour palette with natural colours. In the sun drenched, yet well secluded tropical bamboo and palm garden you will find a large saltwater swimming pool, which is unique for its size (8m x 4m). Loungers, an outdoor shower and pool towels are provided for your convenience and comfort.
The villa provides safe off street parking, 24 hour service and security. The house is located in Green Point, a 5 minute walk to the beach promenade and a 15 minute walk to the new Cape Town stadium.

The Villa has two types of rooms; standard rooms and luxury rooms. Each room has an
en-suite bathroom, safe, fan and heater. The luxury rooms also have iPod docking stations, mini-fridges and flatscreen tvs.
Among the guesthouse amenities guests will find free Internet access at a working station with a laptop and printer and free wifi. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fresh fruit are complimentary and can be enjoyed at all times.
Antrim Villa is the first guesthouse to be Fair Trade certified in South Africa and they are also a member of Cape Town Tourism.

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Single Room Family Double Room Twin Room Double Room Self Catering Studio Apartment Self Catering 1-Bedroom Apartment Self Catering 2-Bedroom Apartment

A standard room with private entrance, an extra size single bed, en-suite mosaic tiled bathroom, polished seal concrete floor, skylight and direct access to pool area.

A spacious room on ground floor with a queen size bed and en-suite mosaic tiled bathroom with pinewood floor, bamboo headboard and 18th century pressed ornament stucco-metal ceiling. Room for one child up to 12 years.

A luxurious room with twin beds, en-suite mosaic tiled bathroom, pinewood floor and 18th century pressed ornament stucco-metal ceiling.

A luxurious room on ground floor with a queen-size bed and en-suit mosaic tiled bathroom with a shower. Pinewood floor, tree view, headboard and 18th century pressed ornament stucco-metal ceiling.

Luxury Self Catering Apartment with Sofabed is found at the ODYSSEY apartment block, owned and managed by Antrim Villa. With a dedicated parking bay, the apartment is 30 meters from Antrim Villa. Rooftop pool and wifi, fully equiped kitchen.

Luxury Self Catering Apartment with Sofabed is found at the ODYSSEY apartment block, owned and managed by Antrim Villa. With a dedicated parking bay, the apartment is 30 meters from Antrim Villa. Rooftop pool and wifi, fully equiped kitchen.

Beautifully appointed Luxury 2-Bedroom apartment with gorgeous views of the Cape Town Stadium and Sea Point Main Rd, fully fitted with all the homely luxuries needed.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Gym (nearby), Malaria Free, Pool, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Fan, Heater, Safe, Shower

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available)

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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Suite Standard Rooms

Offers a spectacular view over Walker Bay. Watch the southern right whales from the comfortable king-size bed or while lying in the spa bath enjoying a glass of bullies.

The large balcony with 2 comfortable chairs is ideal to enjoy the sunset.

Modern open-plan bedrooms include a reading chair and a writing desk. The Changing area leads to a functional bathroom with a separate bath & shower. Underfloor heating for the winter. All 4 standard rooms have a small balcony with a partial sea view.

Property Facilities

Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Underfloor Heating

Services

Credit Card

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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Main House reception Stunning entrance to the main house

Original meerkat Tours Five shy meerkat tours

Luxurious accommodation Variety of accommodation

Salt water pool free swimming

Cozy nights outside Enjoy outside fires on summer evenings

Private pool at cottages Salt water pool

Relaxing Summer time relaxing

Star gazing tours

Pilates classes

Five shy meerkat Tours Five shy meerkat Tours

Five shy meerkat Tours Five shy meerkat Tours

Biking Bikes to rent

Relaxing Lounge Area

Breakfast Home cooked

View Amazing views

Bar Cocktail bar

Bar Sunset bar

Manor House

Manor House Self catering

Outside Area

De Windpomp restaurant

Salt water pool

Self catering cottages

Self catering cottages

Self catering cottages

Self catering cottages

Self catering cottages

Self catering cottages

Self catering cottages

De Windpomp restaurant

De Windpomp restaurant

De Windpomp restaurant

De Windpomp restaurant

De Windpomp restaurant

De Windpomp restaurant

Private pilates classes

Canoeing in rainy season

Private bird tours in season

Private bird tours in season

Private bird tours in season

Curio shop on site

Curio shop on site

Spa on site

Spa on site

Sunrise meerkat tours

Sunrise meerkat tours

Great views

Great views

Luxurious rooms

Luxurious rooms

Superior Mountain View Standard Twin Room Superior Honeymoon Suite Private Cottages Luxury Superior Room with garden view Deluxe

Superior room with Mountain view

These rooms are spacious with views of the Outeniqua Mountains.

Shower & bath & outside showers

Inside fireplaces

Can sleep a extra child

Situated around the main house

Smaller than our other category rooms

Twin beds

Shower only

Garden View

Our most luxurious units

Inside fireplace.

Outside shower

Bath and shower

Perfect for honeymooners

View over Mountain

Private cottages, 3 min drive from the main house via gravel road, build from rock. Private with own fireplace and stunning views.

Private pool

Luxury rooms situated at the main house

Garden or Mountain views

Showers & bathtubs

Superior room with garden view

Wheelchair friendly.

Spacious with inside fireplace.

Can sleep a extra child

Bath, shower & outside shower

Deluxe Rooms capture the essence of contemporary African luxurious living within its modern aesthetics imbued in both décor and layout.

Mountain View / and or pool views

Situated at main house

Spacious with shower only

Property Facilities

Activity Desk, Bar, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly

Services

Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Room Service, Travel Desk

Five Shy Meerkat tours

Five Shy Meerkat Tours – Original Tours Since 2004
The most popular of our activities we offer are without a doubt the daily wild habituated meerkat tours. These tours that commence only at sunrise are dependent on fair weather, since these little creatures will not venture outside their burrows on cold and rainy days. (No tours on rainy days & Christmas day).

Meerkats are part of the so-called Shy 5 which also includes the bat-eared fox, the aardvark, porcupine and aardwolf.

The meerkat tours last between 2-3 hours and booking is essential. Upon arrival at the meerkat burrows, guests are treated to a hot cup of coffee, after which they are issued with a lightweight aluminium chair to sit in while observing the meerkats as they come out of the burrow into the sunshine and then go about their daily routine of foraging and frolicking. These habituated wild animals are never fed or handled by humans.

Tours are presented by JD Glinister, and his team. It is a fantastic experience & unique privilege to get this close to these little creatures in the wild.

Tours starts at sun rise.
Meeting point 9km outside Oudtshoorn on the R62 - entrance to the right.

De Windpomp Restaurant

De Zeekoe has all the “ingredients” for a great restaurant: a beautiful setting with great views; skirted by an expanse of lawn and views of the Outeniqua mountains.

At De Zeekoe our food philosophy is using fresh, local ingredients and preparing them simply delicious and deliciously simple. Fresh herbs are picked daily from our garden and used in most of the dishes we serve. We prepare and produce our own olives and honey (when in season).

In the kitchen we prefer homemade products as far as possible. We make our own olive paste, bake bread and prepare our own sauces. The produce we can’t make or grow ourselves, we source locally. Since the area is known for its ostriches, we try and do our best to introduce this very healthy and delicious meat to our guests.

On this menu we strive to provide a balanced variety of meals, taking into account the dietary needs of all our guests. Included are gluten free vegetarian options made with superfood, that can replace any type of meat, even on a meat lovers plate! We continually test new recipes and new ideas to keep our menu fresh.

"If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live" Lin Yutang (1895 – 1976)

Set on the edge of indigenous forest, with breathtaking views of the valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. Enjoy outstanding cuisine, stylish accommodation, panoramic views and friendly hospitality. Sixteen unique African-styled suites situated in the lush gardens around the main house, offer private wooden decks, hammocks, king-size beds & most have cosy fireplaces.

Mouth watering breakfasts are served out on the boma deck, while scrumptious dinners are served in the conviviality of the main house.
Activities: swimming pool, sauna, forest walk, animal sanctuaries, over 50 chartered walks, horse riding, wine estates, golf, world’s highest bungy jump, boat-based whale & dolphin watching, treetops canopy walk.

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Main deck and p[ool area

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Pool area , sauna and main deck

Layout of lodge , main building and rooms in surrounding forest

aerial view of lodge main building

Main deck and poool area

Boma deck in the evening

Breakfast

food , glorious food

Delicious food to accommodate all dietaries

Peace and tranquility on the main deck

Main deck in the evening

Bar and wine rack

Convivial atmosphere

Communal dinning or seperate private dinning

Main diining room

Main dinning room

sunrise at hog hollow

Our massive fig tree

Boma evening

Drinks around the fire before dinner

breakfast deck

A boma fire is lit each evening Credit: Glen Murray

Lovely staff at Hog Hollow Credit: Glenn Murray

Dinner on the deck overlooking the forest

Breakfast offerings

Poll with forest in the background

Pool chill area

Fifteen meter long pool , ideal for swimming and exercise

Place to chill and enjoy

The beautiful location of the pool

Pool with sauna , wc and showers

Perfect place to catch some rays and enjoy the surrounds

Massages & reflexology on the treatment deck (or in the privacy of your room)

all rooms have lovely views at Hog Hollow

Spacious suites with views

All rooms can be double or twin

No tv , but WIFI, minibar, coffee station and views

Comfy beds overlooking the forest

Bedtime stories are part of our turndown surprise

Headboards with usb, reading lights and rechargeable lamps

Private balcony to relax

Aircon in all the rooms

All rooms have baths and showers

Family suite with sleeper coach downstairs

Family suite with mater bedroom upstairs

Family suite view

Through the forest to the room

Family suite bathroom

Family suite bathroom

Hog Hollow Country Lodge

Hog Hollow Country Lodge

Suite Loft Suite

Situated in the lush gardens surrounding the main lodge. Double or twin bedded, with en-suite bathrooms (separate bath & showers) lounge area and a private wooden deck. A cosy fireplace, mini-bar, wi-fi, tea & coffee station, delicious cookies and popcorn and aircon.

Double storey accommodation. Situated in the lush gardens surrounding the main lodge. Double or twin bedded, with en-suite bathrooms (separate bath & showers) lounge area and a private wooden decks on the upper and lower levels.

These suites can also be used for for families travelling and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children aged 12 and under sharing accommodation. Parents are accommodated upstairs in the master bedroom (with en-suite bathroom), while the children are accommodated downstairs in the lounge area. In the evening the double sleeper couch and an ottoman, which is shorter than a single bed, are made up for the children.

The family would share the same bathroom facilities upstairs.

No fireplaces in these suites as a precaution for when children are accommodated there.

Mini-bar, hi-fi, wi-fi, tea & coffee station, delicious cookies and popcorn and aircon.

Hog Hollow Country Lodge: Main Lodge

"If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live" Lin Yutang (1895 – 1976)

Set on the edge of indigenous forest, with breathtaking views of the valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. Enjoy outstanding cuisine, stylish accommodation, panoramic views and friendly hospitality. Sixteen unique African-styled suites situated in the lush gardens around the main house, offer private wooden decks, hammocks, king sized beds & most have cosy fireplaces.

Mouth watering breakfasts are served out on the boma deck, while scrumptious communal dinners are served in the conviviality of the main house.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, TV Room

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

Babysitting Service, Credit Card

Walking in Nature Denizens of the Deep

Robberg Nature Reserve to our west and the beautiful Natures Valley to our East

Seals, whales, dolphins, sharks, pelagic birds ... from the sea or from the land. A beautiful way to spend the day.

Hog Hollow restaurant

Hog Hollow dining caters for in-house guests only.

The choice of dining around the communal candle-lit main table, or to be seated separately, or even outside on a balmy African evening, is yours.

We offer an optional set three course dinner each evening. There is always a choice of starter and main courses, a vegetarian menu, and the chefs can cater for almost all dietary requirements: wheat intolerance, diabetic diets, vegans, etc.

Our kitchen is not Kosher or Halaal, but we have successfully accommodated these specific dietary requirements. We do, obviously need to know these requirements in advance.

We also offer a range of children-friendly dishes.
Light lunches are served on request too.

For those opting to eat out, we assist our guests to make reservations at the variety of restaurants in and around the area.

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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Safari Lodge Luxury Room with Plunge Pool overlooking waterhole

Amakhala Safari Lodge From patio into suite with private plunge pool

Amakhala Safari Lodge Firepit and Dining area

Amakhala Safari Lodge Bedroom view with private plunge pool

Amakhala Safari Lodge Guest Pool

The Safari Lodge Entrance to lodge

The Safari Lodge Guest lounge

Amakhala Safari Lodge Curio Shop

The Safari Lodge Guest lounge 2

The Safari Lodge Lounge fireplace

The Safari Lodge View from firepit into lounge area - Day

The Safari Lodge Patio off lounge area

The Safari Lodge Firepit with view of waterhole

The Safari Lodge View from firepit into lounge area - Night

The Safari Lodge Dining area - Night

The Safari Lodge Dining area - Day

The Safari Lodge Firepit at dining area - Day

The Safari Lodge Firepit and dining area

The Safari Lodge Boma

The Safari Lodge View from bedroom to private plunge pool

The Safari Lodge View from bedroom towards bathroom and of waterhole below

The Safari Lodge View from patio with private plunge pool into suite

The Safari Lodge View from lounge in suite

The Safari Lodge Lounge in suite

The Safari Lodge Bathroom and outdoor shower

The Safari Lodge Outdoor shower

The Safari Lodge View from suite near waterhole

The Safari Lodge Waterhole

The Safari Lodge Guest pool

The Safari Lodge Spa treatments available

Amakhala Safari Lodge Big 5 Game

Amakhala Safari Lodge Big 5 Game

Amakhala Safari Lodge Big 5 Game

Amakhala Safari Lodge Cheetah

Amakhala Safari Lodge Elephant

Amakhala Safari Lodge Giraffe

Amakhala Safari Lodge Zebra

Amakhala Safari Lodge White Rhino Calf

Amakhala Safari Lodge Herd of Red Hartebeest

Amakhala Safari Lodge Yawn from Male Lion

Amakhala Safari Lodge Three Cheetah Males in front of Amakhala Safari Lodge

Amakhala Safari Lodge Cheetah cub and mom

Amakhala Safari Lodge African Sunset

Safari Lodge Hippo mum and baby

Safari Lodge Fair Trade Tourism Certification

King King/Twin

luxury king suite with outdoor shower and private plunge pool

Luxury suites which may be prepared as either king size or with twin beds each with outdoor shower and private plunge pool

Property Facilities

Bar, Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Bath, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card

Game Drives Big 5 Wilderness Walk Horse Trails

2-night package:
This package comprises two afternoon game drives including snacks and a sundowner and two early morning game drives including coffee and a muffin.

Tuskers 3-Day Safari:
This package comprises three afternoon game drives on the Reserve including snacks and a sundowner.

A morning game drive into nearby Addo Elephant National Park, an area renowned for having the highest density of African Elephants in the world, is included in this package. Now with Big 5 status, a visit to the park makes for a very exciting morning. Two further morning drives are in the Reserve.

Walking trails with a FGASA accredited Professional Trails Guide as well as a Specialist Birding Guide (SKS Birding Thicket Biome) offers guests the opportunity to get off the beaten track and follow the myriad of elephant and rhino trails that crisscross this ancient landscape. Lucky walkers might even get the opportunity to track and view some of these African leviathans. No less important and even more interesting are the countless small creatures and their tracks and signs that may be encountered on foot.

DURATION:2 to 3 hours
TIME: NB: Arrangements to be made with the lodge prior to arrival
PRICE: R 800 per person
MINIMUM AGE: 16
NUMBER OF PEOPLE: minimum 2 / maximum 8

Amakhala Horse Trails caters for small groups of up to 6 intermediate to experienced riders. Experienced younger riders between 10 and 15 years old may also join, if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Horseback safaris typically last between two to three hours, and the speed of the trail ride is adjusted to the riders’ level of experience. This allows plenty of time for wildlife viewing and finding the perfect spot to rest the horses and enjoy refreshments and snacks.

Duration2 to 3 hours
TimeFlexible - arrangements to be made with the lodge prior to arrival
PriceR1,200 per person
Number of peopleMin 1, max 6
Skill levelIntermediate to experienced riders are welcome
Equipment neededPlease bring appropriate clothing including long pants and suitable shoes. A riding helmet will be provided