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7 rooms From $111
With eMakhosini Ophathe Heritage Park reachable in 49 km, Zulu Rock Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve features accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge and a terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.
There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer.
Zulu Rock Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve offers an à la carte or continental breakfast.
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7 rooms From $382
Nambiti Plains offers accommodation within the malaria-free Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve. It boasts accommodation with panoramic views of the open plains. The swimming pool is often visited by elephants, and guests can enjoy game drives and walking safaris.
The suites feature thatched roofs, a veranda with outdoor seating and views, floor-to-ceiling windows and a large stone bath. All suites include air conditioning, bathrobes and slippers, tea-and-coffee making facilities and free WiFi.
Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant.
The swimming pool at Nambiti Plains has wrap around decks and overlooks the waterhole. Nambiti Plains offers two game drives daily and additional excursions, such as heritage tours, are available. Laundry services are available at an additional charge.
The area is popular for bird watching, Bass fishing and hiking.
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12 rooms From $354
The Zulu War of 1879 is famous throughout the English-speaking world for the great battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. The spectacular Fugitives’ Drift property, a 5000 acre Natural Heritage Site, overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, and includes the site where Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill lost their lives attempting to save the Queen’s Colour of their regiment.
Led by the finest guides in South Africa, thought-provoking and often emotionally charged tours are conducted daily to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. Walks, horserides and mountain biking through the reserve to view abundant game and birdlife are offered as well as fishing the 20km frontage on the Buffalo River.
Boasting views of Isandlwana and the Oskarsberg at Rorke’s Drift, Fugitives Drift Lodge offers accommodation on a Natural Heritage Site.
Fugitives Drift Lodge offers spacious rooms, as well as a 3-bedroom villa. Each unit features a private verandah with views of the reserve and surrounding battlefiel…
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9 rooms From $324
Perched on top of a hill, Umzolozolo Private Safari Lodge is situated in the malaria-free Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve. It boasts a rim flow pool overlooking a valley.
All of the luxurious suites offer a private deck, air conditioning, large baths with views, indoor and romantic outdoor showers. Each unit is equipped with a mini bar fridge, tea-and- coffee making facilities.
The lodge offers 3 meals daily served either in the main lodge restaurant, outdoors in the bush, on the deck around the pool or in the boma under the stars around a campfire.
Guests can go on guided game drives in open game viewing vehicles. For relaxation, Umzolozolo Private Safari Lodge also has a spa centre and offers massage treatments.
Durban is 250 km away and Johannesburg is a 4-hour drive from the lodge.
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9 rooms From $221
Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge is a 5-star property situated within the Big 5 Manyoni Private Game Reserve, located 50 km from Hluhluwe. Set on 58 000 acres, it overlooks the Umsunduze River and the distant Lebombo Mountains.
Each Suite decorated in African décor has a private plunge pool and deck. A minibar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities are available.
Leopard Mountain offers traditional South African cuisine including freshly baked breads, and dinner is served in an outside dining area around a fire under the African skies. Refreshments are served at the bar.
Daily activities at the lodge include game viewing drives in an open 4x4 vehicle at sunrise and sunset as well as bush-walks with experienced guides. For relaxation, the lodge has in-house spa therapists and guests can choose from a variety of beauty treatments and soothing massages.
Wireless internet is available in the public areas of the lodge. Lake St. Lucia is a 90 minutes’ drive from the lodge and Mkuze is 25 km …
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7 rooms From $309
Located in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve in the north of KwaZulu-Natal, this intimate tented bush camp offers an open air boma, a bar and an outdoor pool with sun loungers.
Featuring a patio with views over the reserve, each tent has an en-suite bathroom and is equipped with a ceiling fan and tea-and-coffee-making facilities.
The expansive dining room and lounge areas offer ample space to sit and relax while the upstairs bar enjoys stunning views over the reserve. Outside, the open air boma is the ideal place to enjoy a clear African night’s sky and the swimming pool offers much needed respite on a warm Zululand day.
Activities at the camp include game drives with experienced guides and bird watching.
Mavela Game Lodge is situated 15 km from Mkuze Town and King Shaka International Airport is 284 km away.
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18 rooms From $269
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is situated on the western boundary of the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park. The lodge boasts a spa, outdoor swimming pool and restaurant.
The accommodation features air-conditioned standard rooms with private deck, luxury bush suites with open fireplaces and honeymoon villas with private plunge pool. Guests can enjoy views of the reserve.
At Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge meals are served in the dining room or weather-permitting on a clear day under starry African sky around the open-air boma and camp fire.
Early morning and late afternoon game drives are included and guided game walks may be arranged on request.
The lodge is set on Africa’s oldest proclaimed game reserve with 96 000 hectare park which is the home of White Rhino Conservation. The reserve is home to a variety of species including the cheetah, elephant, giraffe and buffalo. With lush surroundings guests can enjoy bird watching and views of the scenic African plains.
King Shaka International Airport is a 3…
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5 rooms From $718
Nestled on top of a cliff inside the private Nambiti Reserve, Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge boasts views of the Sundays River and a sun deck with infinity pool.
The elegant and luxurious thatched bungalows have views of the river and African savannah and each unit offers a private terrace, under floor heating, a seating area and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower as well as an outdoor shower.
All meals are included and prepared by a chef. The lodge has a boma area with fire pit and a there is also a bar.
Guests at Esiweni can go on sunrise and sunset game drives in an open air 4x4 vehicle accompanied by an experienced ranger. For relaxation, massages can be arranged in the privacy of your bungalow.
Ladysmith is a 35-minute drive from Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge.
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5 rooms
Matched by no other, Cheetah Ridge Lodge holds a historical charm with a modern and chic approach.
Located 27 km from Ladysmith, Cheetah Ridge Lodge is situated within the Big 5 Nambiti Private Game Reserve, which boasts the Big 5 with a variety of other species and amazing birdlife. This property features a garden and a pool.
The accommodation is air conditioned and features a seating area overlooking a private waterhole. A refrigerator and a coffee machine are also provided. Every unit offers an en suite bathroom fitted with a shower, bath, double basin and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured.
Guests can go on a morning and evening game drive, accompanied by an experienced field guide. Cheetah Ridge Lodge also features a Spa, a tennis court and an on-site bar, where guests can relax and enjoy a drink.
Spioenkop Nature Reserve is within 64 km of Cheetah Ridge Lodge.
Cheetah Ridge Lodge is located 278 km away from King Shaka International Airport and Johannesburg c…
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9 rooms From $274
Situated in the Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve, Nambiti Hills Lodge features suites with views of the natural surroundings. It has a swimming pool, spa facilities and offers game drives and walking safaris.
The suites feature a terrace with outdoor seating and views, a lounge area and a stone bath. They include also air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities.
The lodge has a restaurant with a wine cellar, a lounge area with fireplaces leading to a terrace with boma fire bowls and views of the valley, as well as a bar on the terrace.
Nambiti Hills Lodge is located 20 km east of Ladysmith KZN. King Shaka International Airport is 240 km away.
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25 rooms From $825
Situated on a 14,000 ha private reserve in the heart of Zululand, the reserve offers incredible wildlife experiences and easy road access to Mozambique for Beach Bush experiences. Thanda is steeped in Zulu history with the Mduna Royal Reserve being part of the greater Thanda Private Game Reserve, linking conservation and Zulu culture. Through the 'Star for Life' Project we are actively working to uplift local communities, and conservation and wildlife research through other projects like Project Rhino.
Winner of Africa's Leading Luxury Lodge at the 2013 World Travel Awards, Thanda Safari brings man and nature together on a 14 000 hectare access-controlled private game reserve.
Situated in northern Zululand, Thanda Safari is home to amazing wildlife and over 400 different bird species. Find your balance at one of South Africa’s most exquisite bush spas or witness a hundred-year-old ritual performed by Zulu warriors.
Thanda means love in Zulu, signifying the deep connection the game …
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17 rooms
Located in Mooiriver, Hartford House provides 5-star hotel accommodation with valley views of the Drakensberg. Nestled on a historic stud farm in the countryside, the estate has a chapel and conference venue.
The suites at Hartford House are individually decorated and come with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
Guests are treated to a dining experience which consists of a six-course tasting menu. An optional wine paring is also available. A full English breakfast is served daily on the verandah, which boasts garden views of the estate.
The wellness centre provides spa treatments and guests can also enjoy the outdoor pool or make use of the tennis court. Other activities on the estate include stud tours, horse riding, trout fishing and lawn games such as swing ball and croquet.
Babysitting service is provided at a surcharge and the concierge desk can arrange tours to the nearby San rock art caves or the…
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9 rooms
Lions Valley Lodge is situated within the Nambiti Private Game Reserve, home to the Big Five as well as antelope and an abundant birdlife. The lodge features an infinity pool and free WiFi.
Offering a furnished deck, each of the free-standing suites at Lions Valley Lodge has a bedroom with a walk-in cupboard and a spacious lounge area. The open-plan bathrooms feature 2 baths, an indoor and an outdoor shower.
Meals are enjoyed either in the boma area or in the formal dining room. The lodge also has a well-stocked bar and a number of seating areas with views of the waterhole. At an additional charge, Lions Valley Lodge also offers massage treatments on request.
Morning and afternoon game drives are included in the daily rate at Lions Valley Lodge.
King Shaka International Airport is 291 km away, while Johannesburg is 382 km from the property.
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5 rooms From $71
Situated in Nottingham Road and only 21 km from Fort Nottingham Museum, Springvale Farm features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the farm stay for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.
The farm stay provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the farm stay, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.
In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio.
Guests at the farm stay can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Bosch Hoek Golf Club is 24 km from Springvale Farm, while Drakensberg Reserve is 41 km from the property.…
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3 rooms From $99
Greenfire Drakensberg Lodge is truly unique as it is not only the highest resort in the Drakensberg and a National Heritage Site, but it offers the genuine traditional log cabins perched under the towering cliffs. Each log cabin boasts a magnificent view of the world famous Amphitheater, and we fall within the Drakensberg/Maluti Transfrontier biosphere reserve, enabling us to offer beautiful natural forests, San rock paintings as well as an array of indigenous wild game species.
We are totally reliant on green energy.Featuring a bar, Greenfire Drakensberg Lodge is located in Kruisfontein. The property is solar powered and offers Canadian-style log cabins. Guests can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and nature reserves.
The non-smoking rooms have a private bathroom with a toilet and a shower. There is also a shared terrace and a small pool with panoramic views.
At Greenfire Drakensberg Lodge you will find a communal lounge, a dining area and a lounge bar overlooking the Roy…
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9 rooms From $101
With mountain views, Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve is situated in Dundee and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property.
There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
A buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property.
At the lodge guests are welcome to take advantage of a fitness room.
EMakhosini Ophathe Heritage Park is 49 km from Valley Lodge - Babanango Game Reserve.
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12 rooms From $51
Leopard Tree Lodge in St Lucia is situated 1.6 km from Ndlovu Beach and features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, as well as access to a terrace.
Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with pool or garden views.
Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or cycling, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities.
Ingwe Beach is 1.8 km from the lodge, while Jabula Beach is 2 km from the property.
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8 rooms From $41
Located in Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu-Natal region and Brookdale Health Hydro & Spa reachable within 4.4 km, Lavender Trout Guest Farm provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking.
Fitted with a patio, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. A terrace with lake views is offered in all units.
The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 56 km from the farm stay.
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6 rooms
Boasting an infinity pool and views of pool, Sasi Africa Luxury Tented Bush Lodge is a recently renovated luxury tent set in Bergville, 34 km from Kaalvoet Vrou Statue. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
All units at the luxury tent come with a seating area. Accommodation includes a balcony with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchenette, an outdoor dining area and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. At the luxury tent, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the luxury tent can enjoy a continental breakfast. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available.
A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. Guests at Sasi Africa Luxury Tented Bush Lodge can enjoy hiking and walking tours nearby, or make the most of the garden.
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84 rooms From $246
Standing majestically on Umhlanga’s beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean and the iconic lighthouse, with direct beach access, The Oyster Box is the ultimate in colonial charm and style. Stay in one of 86 luxurious rooms and suites designed with timeless elegance and thoughtful touches. Choose one of the perfect venues for mouth-watering dining with world renowned signature dishes and cocktails on the fabulous rooftop bar. Spend your days relaxing by one of the two pristine pools or indulge yourself at the award-winning Spa with Oriental Hammam, plunge pools and a tranquility lounge.
Overlooking the Umhlanga Lighthouse and Indian Ocean, The Oyster Box offers 2 outdoor pools, an award winning spa and free Wi-Fi. Gateway Shopping Centre is 2 km away.
The rooms at the 5-star Oyster Box are decorated with rich fabrics and furnishings. They include satellite TV, Mini Bar facilities and tea/coffee making facilities. Some guest rooms offer a private lounge area, patio and plunge pool.
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