Nguni River Lodge - Addo, South Africa

Guests at Nguni River Lodge are welcomed by a spectacular view over a pristine floodplain with the majestic Zuurberg Mountains as backdrop. Nguni River Lodge is situated in the malaria free Addo Elephant National Park within an hours drive from the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. This luxurious destination offers extraordinary biodiversity with a wide variety of outdoor adventure activities.

The luxurious Nguni River Lodge is an eclectic combination of architectural shapes, textures and colours combined with modern individually styled interiors. Each guest suite boasts a romantic bathroom with an opulent stone bath and outdoor shower, private balcony and swimming pool. From the privacy and comfort of your suite, sightings of Africa's abundant wildlife can be seen on the floodplain below.

The malaria free Addo Elephant National Park offers a world of extreme bio-diversity in one great park comprising of a 240 000 hectare terrestrial and a 120 000 hectare marine zone. Africa's abundant wildlife is without a doubt the main attraction at Nguni River Lodge. Experience close encounters with both the Big Five and numerous smaller animal, bird and reptile species on either game walks, horseback safari's or open game drive vehicles led by professional game guides.

Addo Elephant Park
Situated in a malaria free area just one hour's drive from the South African coastal city of Port Elizabeth, the magnificently diverse Addo Elephant National Park offers a wide variety of game viewing, outdoor adventure, accommodation and cultural experiences. You will be amazed at the variety of natural landscapes and wildlife species that can be experienced in one easily accessible destination.
You've heard about Africa's Big 5 - the elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. Well, the Addo Elephant National Park is about to become the only wildlife park in the world where you can view Africa's Big 7 in their natural environment - Yes, with the expansion of the park, you will be able to see the Big 5 plus whales and great white sharks - all in one great park comprising a 240 000 hectare terrestrial zone and a 120 000 hectare marine zone.
Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape is the only province in South Africa, and one of the few places on earth, where all seven biomes (major vegetation types) converge. Key attractions include:
The rugged beauty of the Wild Coast.
Port Elizabeth, sunshine capital of the Eastern Cape with its friendly people and excellent beaches.
The Tsitsikamma National Park, forests and rivers.
East London, South Africa’s only river port, originally established as a supply port to serve the military headquarters at King William’s Town.
The village of Qunu, former President Nelson Mandela’s childhood home.
The world’s highest bunjee jump (180 m) at the Bloukrans Bridgeon the Storms River.
Outstanding, and varied, game reserves: the Addo Elephant, Mountain Zebra and Mkambati parks.
South Africa
South Africa performed very well in 2003 compared with global markets – the country posted a 4.2% increase in overseas arrivals and a 1.2% increase in total foreign arrivals (some 6.5 million arrivals) from 2002. Often described as “a world in one country”, South Africa offers the visitor a breathtaking variety of scenery, from desert and lush forest, to soaring mountains and vast empty plains. Culturally as diverse as the landscape, many visitors are drawn to experience for themselves the miracle of the peaceful overthrow of Apartheid. Others are attracted by endless golden beaches, big game, diving or snorkelling or bird watching. Whatever their reasons, visitors will find South Africa positively inviting, with world-class infrastructure, transport and accommodation.

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Elephant House - South Africa

Elephant House - Addo - Malaria Free Eastern Cape


"The Elephant House" is an exclusive 9 bedroomed lodge situated near the Addo Elephant National Park in the fertile sun-drenched Sundays River Valley.
The wide verandas (filled with comfortable sofas) forming a series of courtyards are a defining feature, while the décor at Elephant House evokes colonial & African images and is furnished with the owners' private collection of antiques, Persian rugs and Africana art. The 9 spacious bedrooms open onto courtyards & private verandas.
The chef serves lovely light poolside lunches and after “sundowners” a memorable three course candlelit dinner is prepared with flair and personal attention.


After a safari, retreat back to the colonial luxury of The Elephant House – order an ice cold cocktail (we recommend a Bombay Sapphire G&T with Angostura bitters or another house specialty in Pimms No1!) and take a dip in one of the two swimming pools alternatively you may simply want to find a quiet corner in the gardens or one of the courtyards to put your feet up and relax with a good book. (After all, you are on holiday!)
In the high season (October to May), Monday to Friday Tobeka Gana, our in- house masseur is able to offer our guests a complimentary pampering session in her purpose built “treatment room and boma”
Full body massages - Manicures & Pedicures - Indian Head Massages - Sports massages


The kitchen prepares lovely light lunches on the terrace or beside one of the pools, and in the evenings , after a sundowner, sit down to a delicious three course dinner prepared by our chefs using the very best of local produce.


Things to do:
Addo Elephant National Park is one of the world’s great conservation success stories and embraces one of the highest concentrations of big game in Africa and thus offers some wonderful game viewing opportunities. In addition to the famous elephants of Addo there are also lion, buffalo, black rhino, hyena, jackal and a variety of antelope species. Of the smaller animals the surricates and the flightless dung beetle are of great interest. Over 150 species of birds have been recorded in the area.
The vegetation that one encounters in the area is known as “Valley Bushveld” - this is a biome unique to the river valleys of the Eastern Cape. The plants are tough and drought resistant (Addo’s average annual rainfall is 385mm) with a high proportion of succulents much loved by elephants, black rhino and kudu. Per cubic meter, Valley Bushveld is able to support more animals, birds and insects than any other biome on earth.
There are various game viewing options available in Addo and the surrounding area as well as some exceptional cultural encounters:
Elephant House Safari Co. Addo Elephant drives
Elephant House Safari Co. Valley Tour
Schotia “Tooth and Claw” Safari
“Big 5” Private Game Reserves
Addo Elephant Back Safaris and Walks
Addo Elephant National Park Horse Trails
Hike in the Zuurberg Mountains
Bushman Sands Golf Course
Dunefields Reserve



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Bushman Sands Hotel - South Africa

Welcome to Bushman Sands, Alicedale, Malaria Free Eastern Cape, South Africa.


Bushman Sands is a multi-faceted experience offering something for everyone. The 4-star hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage & modern luxury. The Gary Player designed Golf Course is perfect for the keen golfer. There are thrilling adventure options & prospects of viewing Big Game. Those wanting relaxation, pampering & peace will find alternatives at the spa or at the poolside or even on a tranquil sunset boat cruise. Rewarding for families and satisfying for visitors interested in the turbulent & fascinating history of the area, Bushman Sands has won wide acclaim as a forerunner of sustainable ecological and community tourism.Welcome to the Bushman Sands website where you will discover more about the Hotel, Game Reserve, Golf Course, Spa, Conference Centre, the Adventure Activities and the many options available to make your stay one of a lifetime.


The 4-star Bushman Sands Hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage and modern luxury. The Hotel comprises of 39 bedrooms around a pool area overlooking the Bushman Sands Golf Course, comprising of a choice of standard rooms, luxury rooms and junior suites - each tastefully decorated with locally produced furniture and original art and linked to the main hotel building by walkways lit by Victorian lampposts. The décor throughout reflects the legacy of the Khoi San and Alicedale’s railway history. The terraced rooms combine the architectural style of the original buildings with modern four-star finishes, offering a choice of junior suites with king beds and luxury and standard rooms with twin beds. The five junior suites and eight luxury rooms, each have a private veranda with breathtaking views of the fairways, the Bushmans River and the magnificent hills beyond. The 26 standard rooms also with private veranda overlook landscaped indigenous gardens, the sparkling swimming pool, main hotel building and the final green of the golf course.


The old railway training college was built with imported bricks by Scottish masons in 1900. Now declared a national monument, it has undergone a metamorphosis and emerged as the main Reception building of a prestigious four-star hotel. During its restoration, the bricks in a certain section were painstakingly removed one by one, cleaned and reset. While the hotel rooms, Bunkers Restaurant, Sports and Leisure Centre are light and airy, the décor and dark woods of the main hotel Reception adds the element of grandiosity and a bygone era of discovery, turmoil and unification – a celebration of the fusion between the old and the new.



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Tshukudu Bush Lodge - South Africa

Tshukudu Bush Lodge - Malaria Free Pilansberg Game Reserve


From five stars to the Big Five has never been more apt than at the luxurious Tshukudu Bush Lodge. Built high on a hilltop, the lodge offers sweeping views of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park . With only six luxury cottages, it’s a perfectly indulgent getaway for those who appreciate attention to detail and personalised service.



You can be assured that the 6 luxury cottages at Tshukudu receive our personal attention with regard to every detail. Each unit has its own private balcony offering sweeping views of the Park and waterhole.
One double bed, two single beds, open plan lounge with fireplace, sunken bath overlooking the plains, shower over bath, fully stocked mini bar, bird books, magazines, plug points, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities and a safety deposit box.



Activities
Ponder the silence by a blazing fire at night and enjoy food of international standard and African flavour accompanied by a wine from our splendid selection. By day, you can laze by the rock plunge pool.

We find that our guests are most content to spend time at the lodge, drinking in the meditative silence and holding the wide, open plains in awe. But they never leave without tracking down the Big Five in the Pilanesberg National Park, on game walks or drives.
For a diversion, there's all the bustle and excitement of a day at Sun City:
Golf - Tennis - Squash - Ten pin bowling - Horse riding - Crocodile farm - Aviary - Casino
Live entertainment venues - Theatre and movie - Hot Air Ballooning.



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The Windermere - South Africa

The Windermere, Boutique Hotel, Port Elizabeth.

For centuries the protected bays on the African coastline have provided shelter and rest for the explorers, traders and adventurers who rounded the Cape en route to the riches of the Orient, time has moved on and as we boldly face the challenges of a new millennium and an African Renaissance these historic ports are as evocative and attractive as ever to the discerning modern traveler who demands exceptional service and quality.

Designed with elements of contempory chic and decorated with custom made fittings and furniture, the eight large luxury bedrooms provide spacious sitting areas, mini bars ,satellite TV, DVD, air conditioning and heating, safes and a dedicated IT port (the entire hotel is also wireless compatible). Enjoy breakfast al fresco in the courtyard or indoors, a room service menu is available for light lunches and dinners, however most guests enjoy the luxury of choice and ask for a reservation at some of the city’s top restaurants- some within walking distance.

The defining features of the hotel are its large, luxurious bed rooms, trendy bar and courtyard (cosseting one away from the busy outside world) thus The Windermere brings to the city of

Port Elizabeth a new sense of style and occasion! Set in one of the city’s most prestigious locations being a short walk from the beach, McArthurs pools and some top beachfront restaurants and the Boardwalk complex. The famous links at Humewood Golf Course (This historic course being the only true links course in S.Africa) is only 5 minutes away and the airport is only 4km away making The Windermere the ideal starting or end point to the “Garden Route” and the perfect springboard to the Eastern Cape’s great malaria free game destinations including Addo & Kwandwe.

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Knysna River Club

The Knysna River Club - South Africa


Imagine a vacation at one of South Africa's top coastal resorts, situated in the heart of the Garden Route. The Multi Award Winning Knysna River Club comprises of 35 luxury chalets situated on the edge of the famous Knysna Lagoon, and offers a unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable stay at one of South Africa's prime destinations. Choose between garden chalets set amongst forest ferns and trees or waterfront chalets offering spectacular views of the tranquil Knysa Lagoon.



Knysna River Club has luxurious and spacious log chalets, beautifully set among tall, shady trees and on the very edge of Knysna's famous lagoon.
The Knysna Riverclub is famous for its unique lagoon facing chalets situated on the water's edge of the tranquil Knysna lagoon, providing spectacular views over the lagoon as well as over the Knysna Heads.

Garden facing units provide guests with the tranquillity of forest garden surroundings that can only be experienced in this unique part of the Garden Route.
Centrally situated in the heart of Knysna, the KNYSNA RIVER CLUB provides easy access to a wide variety of Garden Route activities and adventures.Whale watching, golf, forest walks and sunset cruises to name only a few.



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URBAN CHIC - CAPE TOWN

URBAN CHIC - LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL - CAPE TOWN ACCOMMODATION



Expect only the finest from this exclusive Boutique Hotel with fully-equipped, individually designed bedrooms, an exclusive cigar lounge and private functions in the Gallery Café with gourmet cuisine tailored to your needs.
In 1997, Frazzitta Enterprises, one of the leading family-owned property investment companies in South Africa, bought and later transformed a neglected; three-storey building in Long Street into the stylish and luxurious boutique hotel it is today. The construction process was intense, with the entire building being demolished, leaving only four internal walls. The foundation was then substantially strengthened, and a floor a month was built until the impressive new seven-storey structure was completed.

The Italian flair of its owners, the Frazzitta family, is apparent in every feature of Urban Chic. From the high-quality finishes and imported stainless steel chandelier that graces the reception area to the minute attention to detail in all aspects of the hotel's operation, this owner- run boutique hotel leaves nothing to be desired.



URBAN CHIC SUITES
The following suite types are available: 6 Standard Suites - 8 Luxury Suites - 6 Superior Suites
Features include:
King-size extra-length beds
City and Mountain views
Italian marble open-plan full bathrooms
Separate showers
Separate toilets
Large modern baths
Juliet Balconies
Internet access
Minibar
Amenities
Safes



URBAN CHIC FACTS & SERVICES
All 20 air-conditioned bedrooms feature luxurious en suite bathrooms, African mahogany furniture and original artworks as well as Juliet Balconies offering breathtaking views of Table Mountain, Lion's Head and Signal Hill.


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Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate

Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate

Garden Suites
A combination of Old World charm and contemporary luxury is what makes the Fancourt Hotel so distinctive. Guests can choose between a room in the beautifully restored Manor House or one of the many stately Garden Suites and Studios. Whatever your choice, we guarantee your holiday or business stay will be memorable.
Fancourt's Garden Suites and Studios offer guests the chance to rest in a peaceful garden setting. Depending on your specific requirements, choose from the Garden Studios or the one,two or three-bedroom Garden Suites.
The 500 Series offers Executive Rooms, one-bedroom Garden Suites and Special Needs Rooms.
Transfers to and from George Airport can be arranged and rates are available on request.
Hotel guests and members are invited to enjoy Fancourt's hospitality in the private and luxurious lounge at George Airport. Once you've checked in, relax in style while awaiting your departure flight.

THE COURSES

There is no doubt that Fancourt is South Africa’s premier golf resort, featuring three highly rated Championship golf courses as well as the Western Cape’s premier 18-hole public course.
Since opening in the early 90's with just 27 Gary Player-designed holes, Fancourt’s Outeniqua and Montagu golf courses have matured and developed into two of the finest 18-hole parkland layouts in the country. A round on either is a special experience, sculpted and finished as they are with rare attention to detail and designed with the coastal George winds in mind.
The Links at Fancourt was added in 2000, an awe-inspiring example of magnificent design and golf-course construction, about which designer Gary Player says: “Links golf is how the game originated and at The Links we take golfers back to the roots of golf – and they can play a ‘British Open’ all of their own!”
Lastly, Bramble Hill was added, a course that is distinctly Fancourt, yet has a friendly character all of its own. It is a course that can be tackled by beginner and seasoned campaigner alike, without the intimidation and pressure so often associated with celebrated championship courses.
In addition to four golf courses suited to every type of golfer, Fancourt boasts one of the finest golf academies in the world, with state-of-the-art practice and teaching facilities, backed up by the expertise of PGA professionals, as well as several well-stocked on-course pro shops offering all types of golf merchandise.

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Pestana Kruger Lodge

Pestana Kruger Lodge - Kruger National Park

Pestana Kruger Lodge is situated less than a kilometre away from Malelane Gate, the most southern entrance to the Kruger National Park. It is approximately 4 hours drive from Johannesburg (402km), 56km from Nelspruit, 6km from the town of Malelane, 176km from Maputo and an hour’s drive from Swaziland. The Lodge is surrounded by 22ha of indigenous gardens and bush with magnificent views of the Crocodile River, which forms the border with the Kruger National Park. It’s a rare pleasure to watch the hippos so close by; and the other animals as they stroll down to the river for a drink of water or to cool down.

Pestana Kruger Lodge has a total of 74 rooms, with views over the river or the gardens. The comfortable rooms have an earthy décor with an African touch and all rooms have balconies.

All the rooms are equipped with:

Air Conditioning - Satellite TV - Direct dial telephone - Electronic Safe Deposit Box - Hair Dryer - mini bar fridges stocked on request - Voltage 220V - Tea & Coffee making facilities - Room service menu - Laundry Service - En-Suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries

32 STANDARD ROOMS:

Twin beds.

En suite bathroom has a shower only.

8 of these standard rooms are smoking.

These rooms have garden view.

10 DELUX ROOMS:

Kingsize beds.

En suite bathroom has a separate bath and shower.

The rooms are located on the bank of the Crocodile River.

30 FAMILY ROOMS:

One queen bed & a sleeper couch in the room which is ideal for the kids sharing with parents. One of the family rooms is customised for wheelchair access.

2 SUITES:

Rhino Suite

1 x 2 roomed Suite with a garden view ;

2 bedrooms with king-size Bed - 4 person maximum; 2 bathrooms; Shower and bath; Private garden and swimming Pool

Hippo Suite

1 x Presidential Suite with a garden view; 1 bedroom with king-size Bed - 2 person maximum; 2 bathrooms; shower and bath; lounge and desk work station; private garden

LEISURE & SERVICES:

CAMELOT HEALTH SPA: The Spa at Pestana Kruger Lodge is unique, luxurious and caters to your every need. It's fully equipped with a hydro bath, steam room, relaxation area and a double treatment suite which leads out onto its own private treatment garden. Experience a bush massage which will make you feel both the tranquillity of the bushveld and the healing touch of your therapist. Combine this with Camelot's philosophy of creating a haven to relax and revitalise your body, mind and soul, and you will have a sensory experience of a life time. A healthy Spa menu is available, located next to the Spa is an indoor heated Pool.

“BOMA”: This is an outdoor experience you cannot miss!! The “Boma” is an African tradition that offers a typical dinner in an outdoor setting, served around the campfire.These meals must be requested in advance and can be ordered for a minimum of 20 people up to a maximum of 150.

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Tranquility Lodge

Tranquility Lodge - Natures Valley - Garden Route


Tranquility is about sound, not making noise but listening to the natural hum of the living forest, the sea and its splendour, and the river and its serenity! Here at Tranquility Lodge in the Tsitsikamma Forest National Park on the beautiful Garden Route of South Africa we wish you to join us and experience this wonderful place where the Ocean and Forests meet in magnificent splendour! Leave the world behind you - let your worries seep away and renew your soul!
Tranquility Lodge offer superb accommodation - each room is equipped with a double sit-on-top kayak for you to explore the lagoon and its fantastic birdlife. Tranquility Lodge has its own hotpool for you to relax in and enjoy.

Tranquility Lodge have also arranged two complimentary excursions for you: The first is a bridge walking tour on the Bloukrans River Bridge - home to the worlds highest commercial bungy jump and Africa's highest bridge. The second is a tour of the local mampoer distillery located on the Buffalo Hills Game Reserve. The lodge boasts seven double en-suite rooms, one of which is our “honeymoon” or “penthouse” suite with spa bath, fire place and double shower. Beautiful and comfortable, yet simple and understated - this is truly a place to escape to! The lodge is mostly wooden in structure and truly blends with the natural forest of Natures Valley. Boasting a lush indigenous garden that makes you feel that you are hidden away from the outside world. The lodge has an enclosed hotpool and a pool with wooden deck.Regretfully we do not take reservations for children at our Lodge. The environment does not allow for it.



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