Leadwood Lodge (an extremely exclusive accommodation)

Leadwood Lodge is an extremely exclusive accommodation in South Africa, and offers the ideal self-catering bush lodge in a secure and secluded bushveld setting. The lodge is tucked amongst large indigenous trees overlooking a non-perennial riverbed where game such as impala, giraffe and zebra roam freely, and guests can enjoy listening to the calls of abundant bird life.

he lodge boasts with two spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and comfortable king-size beds in the main lodge, and there is a separate self-contained room with a double bed, an en-suite bathroom and a kitchenette. Indulge yourself in a unique open-air shower experience. Take your sirit on bush walks, game drives, mountain bike rides or simply relax.

The right location of the lodge is in the area of the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate which is a mere 40-minute drive from the Kruger National Park. The town of Hoedspruit offers various restaurants and supermarkets where you can stock up on personal food supplies. Visit the surrounding areas such as the Panorama Route, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window.

The staff at the lodge will made your experience very enjoyable. The lodge even had a very romantic dinner set up and Mack, which is the safari guide, is an excellent one. He really knew his stuff and will manage to find everything you want to see. The intimacy of the lodge is great and it will make the personalized service so much more enjoyable. You will feet like you were visiting a family. You can’t wait till the next safari.

 

Che Shale (a wonderful paradise)

Che Shale is a wonderful paradise, situated on the pristine coastline just 20 minutes north of Malindi, Kenya. Che Shale offers five stylish beach bandas, delicious fresh cuisine, and a myriad of activities from deep-sea fishing to the best kite surfing in East Africa.

Che Shale offers two styles of accommodation, Deluxe and Standard bandas. Che Shale has been styled by acclaimed Milan furniture and interior designer Marzia Chicherretti, in a style that has been described as tropical contemporary, featuring Kenyan hand-crafted furniture and using home-grown materials and locally trained talent. Under thier large palm thatched roofs, over-sized cushions and comfortable daybeds invite you to relax. In your room you will find unique furniture carved out of blocks of mango and cedar wood, soft natural colours, large lamps made out of palm fibre, private verandahs with daybeds, open-air outdoor showers, and a constant ocean breeze that flows throughout.

The on-site Che Shale Restaurant is known on the Kenyan coast for its fresh seafood, grilled meats, home-made pasta dishes, tropical fruit platters, freshly baked bread in safari-style tin trunks, and other home-made specialities. Guests staying full board can order from their a-la-carte menu for lunch and from a three-course set menu, which changes daily, for dinner. Breakfast includes a selection of fruits, toasts, eggs, bacon, yoghurt, cereals, and pancakes.

Che Shale is all about relaxation and barefoot luxury. Guests can lounge on large comfortable cushions around the bar or in our loft lounge overlooking the beach. Sunbeds and over-sized lounge daybeds invite you down onto the beach where waiters will keep drinks and snacks coming your way; don’t forget to visit the juice bar for a delicious, healthy and fresh tropical juice. The massage banda is a heaven of relaxation for indulging in reasonably priced massage, while the newly opened beach boutique offers the latest must-have styles of beachwear and accessories with a local African flavour.

The beach has been blessed with the most ideal conditions for kite surfing beginners and experienced riders alike. The hotel offer a range of courses with professional instructors, providing everything you need to learn this addictive sport. Other activities include stand-up paddling, scuba diving, surfing, and deep-sea fishing.

Amber Lagoon (ackpackers can truly relax and enjoy the real beauty of nature)

Amber Lagoon is a backpacker´s dream buried in the heart of the Klein Karoo, bordered by the Swartberg Mountains and the Gamka Nature Reserve, South Africa. Surrounded by ostrich farms, Amber Lagoon is a green oasis abundant in indigenous and foreign plants, trees and birds. It is here, where backpackers can truly relax and enjoy the real beauty of South African nature.

The Amber Lagoon is surrounded by vast open space and beautiful views, relax in a malaria-free and especially safe environment, as well as enjoying freshly home-cooked meals in lovely open-air restaurant.

Relax at the big swimming pool and jump in when the African sun is beating down. Head out for an ostrich egg search with the farmer´s 4×4 and learn about ostriches and real ostrich farming. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Swartberg Mountains over the pass or go visit the Cango Caves, where there are vast drip-stone caverns and beautiful formations created by nature.

Visit the reserve located in the Gamka Mountains, which is the home to the endangered mountain zebra, an unusual protea, Khoisan rock art and marine fossils. Only 25 km from Amber Lagoon, lays the little village of Calitzdorp, famous for its wine and especially its port.

Iketla Lodge (an unparalleled natural scenery)

Iketla Lodge is unspoilt African bush with unparalleled natural scenery. The lodge is nestled in a natural basin formed by spectacular mountains and cliffs. Visit this private nature conservancy of 540 hectares and experience peace and total relaxation – at an affordable price! Iketla is located on the northern end of the Panorama Route, near the Blyde River Canyon, in the Mpumalanga Province en-route to the Kruger National Park, South Africa. Guests are accommodated in spacious stone-and-thatch cottages – all with en-suite facilities and private patios.

 

 

Cottages overlook a natural valley with a spectacular amphitheatre of mountains and cliffs. Unique en-suite bathrooms provide a stone-built shower, hand-made ceramic basin set in a hardwood slab and a separate toilet. All cottages also have a very private outdoor shower with view. A maximum of 16 guests per night guarantees exclusivity and privacy. A central thatched area houses the lounge, dining area and bar and has stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An open sundeck overlooks a sparkling pool. Traditional South African food in a convivial atmosphere. Dinner around the camp fire when the weather permits. Activities include nature hikes, guided walks and superb bird watching.

Royale Marlothi Safari Lodge (a haven for the nature lover)

Royale Marlothi Safari Lodge is located in Kruger National Park, South Africa, and it is a haven for the nature lover and wildlife photographer, with its setting and layout allowing for the ultimate wildlife experience in luxurious accommodation. This piece of paradise will reawaken your soul as you can expect encounters with wildlife such as kudu, giraffe, zebra, bush babies and warthogs.

The lodge is a mere five hours’ drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria. This magical African bush getaway awaits you. Guests are accommodated in luxurious air-conditioned and thatched chalets, each with its own character, atmosphere and all the luxuries to ensure a comfortable stay in the bush. Rates include breakfast, a sundowner drive and a bottle of champagne on arrival.

Breakfast is served daily on the sun deck overlooking the Kruger National Park and dinner is often enjoyed whilst listening to the symphony of crickets, sometimes interrupted by the roar of a lion or the hysterical laugh of a hyena.

White Elephant Safari Lodge (a place created with passion)

At the foot of the majestic Lebombo Mountains, South Africa, and shimmering waters of Lake Jozini, you will find a special destination called White Elephant Safari Lodge. It is a place with magic and soul inspired by a dream and created with passion. Classic colonial decor, refined simplicity, deep verandas and sweeping views capture the history and romance of a bygone era.

Eight luxurious safari tents, each with a indulgent bathroom, outdoor shower, private verandah and personal bar provide a secluded retreat in an unspoilt savanna bushveld teeming with game and birdlife. Sumptuous meals, personalised service, utter comfort and the passionate attention to detail ensure beautiful memories of Africa. Celebrate nature, life and its myriad of small moments with us.

Venture into the wilderness on guided walks, game drives or ‘elephanting’ and learn with us about nature’s intricacies and wonders. Cast the waters for tiger fish or unwind with dusky bird calls, magical moon rises or a gentle boat cruise. Owned by the Kohrs Family, White Elephant offers guests a passionate glimpse of nature and challenges facing conservation of the wilderness and elephants.

 

Off Beat Safaris Bush Camp (an eco friendly camp)

Off Beat Safaris Bush Camp is an eco friendly camp, run entirely on solar lighting, lanterns and gas, with individual lights in the cabins. Each unit features its own open-plan outdoor bathroom, with running water and conventional toilets. The camp is situated along the banks of a seasonal riverbed that runs through the farm in Limpopo Province, South Africa and it is surrounded by pristine lush vegetation. Although there are no resident of the Big 5 animals on the property, guests may see or hear them on the adjoining reserves.

Accommodation at this rustic bush lodge comprises elevated, timber and thatched twin or family cabins. Hot water is provided in the traditional bush method, with a heated donkey boiler that supplies all the showers. Situated close to the decked bar area is a refreshingly cool splash pool, ideal for those hot summer days, while a shaded, secretive hide overlooks a popular water hole, providing great game and bird viewing.

A fully equipped kitchen, including refrigeration and gas stove, along with a thatched dining area compliments the ambiance of this secluded hide away. There are also barbecue areas for those who love cooking around an open fire and sharing a drink or two whilst absorbing the fantastic night sounds. The subtle lighting of lanterns, camp fire and endless views of the southern sky create the most awe-inspiring atmosphere. Game drives and horse rides are also available.

Marakapula Reserve (a incredible piece of South Africa)

Marakapula Reserve is a dynamic business, innovative and full of life, whose objective is focused on developing the tourism in this incredible piece of South Africa. Accompanied by the expert guides, you will get to know the most emblematic animals of Africa, their characteristics and singularities. You will also have the opportunity to learn their behaviours and peculiarities, which you will find both surprising and attractive, full of life and that will take you back in time to when men and nature were one.

Makubu Lodge is a fusion of cultures and sights that the staff have been experienced through multiple journeys in Africa. With original thatch roofs, terraces open to the river and a swimming pool hanging over the river, the lodge fits into the beauty of its surroundings. The main ambition of the staff is to find yourself in a 5 star lodge with a distinguish service and professional attention, but also for you feel part of the splendour of our camp.

Marakapula’s cuisine is a focus of special attention. It goes beyond offering you the possibility to enjoy the culinary delights of this part of the world; a young team of chefs, searches day by day to create and innovate a new African cuisine based on the assortment of cultures and races that give shape to the young nation. A menu capable to gather the incredible variety of fresh produce from this land. The lodge will offer you the chance to delight your taste buds with an ample range of game meats, vegetables grown in their own gardens, tropical fruits etc. The lodge also have carefully selected some of the most renowned wines from the country that will enhance their menu to the outmost perfection.

Addo Afrique(the only National Park in the world)

Addo Afrique is situated in the Malaria Free Greater Addo in South Africa, bordering the Addo Elephant National Park, the only National Park in the world, where the Big 7 (Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Leopard, Shark and Whale) are protected under conservation areas. There are two luxury Lodges, one three bedroom and one four bedroom, with stunning views over the Valley of the bordering Addo Elephant Park, with the Elephant and Buffalo roaming free, whilst the Giraffe, Eland, Bush Buck wonder gracefully between the Lodges on the Addo Afrique Estate.

At Addo Afrique, you can book a room on a bed and breakfast basis in the Giraffe Lodge, or the Special three Night Package, or you can book the entire Elephant Lodge with four en-suite bedrooms on a self-catering and exclusive basis. Breakfast, lunch or dinner can be provided on request.

You can laze on the deck with the splash pool, admiring the beauty of nature, whilst sipping on a sun-downer cocktail, or go for a self-drive safari in the bordering Addo Elephant Park, just a 10 minute drive to the main entrance gate of the Park.

Nambiti Hills(a haven of sophistication)

The Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge offers intimate and luxurious accommodation in the midst of the spectacular African beauty of the Nambiti Game Reserve, South Africa. It is a haven of sophistication surrounded by wild terrain. Perfect for anyone seeking both privacy and romance. Or simply time to reflect whilst searching for the Big Five or taking in the exquisite vistas from the quiet comfort of the lodge deck.

Ideal for intimate weddings, corporate strategy meetings or private getaways for the discerning. Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge has a unique combination of wide open spaces and discreet intimate places. Its lofty glass-enclosed dining and lounge areas provide panoramic views of rolling hills and Savannah by day, and thousands of stars in the clear night sky. A wide verandah with its neighbouring bar spills out onto a waterfall that splashes into a rock pool where guests can float on cushions whilst sipping cocktails.

Eight Luxury suites and one Honeymoon suite beckon you in. The beds are King size and dare you to indulgent rest. Bathrooms are en suite with large egg shell baths coaxing one to soak while gazing beyond the private verandah to the natural and wild gardens of the reserve. Spacious showers and double vanity units also pay testament to the fact that everything is designed to exude luxury and ensure that every need is met.

 

Wood fires and outdoor Boma fires offer warmth, intimacy and another place to dine.There are also discreet enclaves leading off the bedroom suites where one can enjoy private meals and uninterrupted contemplation. You will be invited to experience the charm and beauty of Africa at Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge.

 

 

Sodwana Bay Lodge(naturally vegetated dunes which shelter the golden beaches of the lush interior)

Sodwana Bay Lodge and Hotel Resort is placed in the heart of Maputaland on the western shore of Lake Shazibe, South Africa, bordered by the world’s highest naturally vegetated dunes which shelter the golden beaches of the lush interior. The area is surrounded by fertile swamps and sand forests with rare and protected animal and plant species, as well as wide lakes and extensive river estuaries which are full of life.

The careful design of the lodge has been done in order to match the rustic, Eco-orientated nature of the Kwa Zulu Natal region. There is a full range of dive courses offered and is run by the fully-equipped PADI 5 star IDC scuba centre. There are over 1200 different tropical marine fish to be seen in the many coral reefs at the mecca, Sodwana Bay Lodge. Magnum Fishing Charters are also on site for that deep sea fishing experience. Low Risk Malaria region Cell phone reception available.

Diving Facilities: Sodwana Bay Lodge Scuba Centre provides a range of diving activities from introductory dives through to Instructor courses. While diving packages only include dives to Two Mile Reef, other dive sites are visited regularly for a small additional fee. Diving conditions are generally best earlier in the day.

Please note that dive packages do not include any dive equipment. Dive equipment is available for hire on request and should be pre-booked directly with the Dive Shop. Dive certification cards must be produced on arrival. It is strongly recommended that a refresher course is done if it is six months or longer since your last dive. The refresher courser should be pre-booked with the Dive shop.

Toro Yaka Bush Lodge(nature lovers to experience wildlife )

Toro Yaka, which means ‘My Dream‘ in Northern Sotho, is one-of-a-kind lodge situated in the unforgettably pristine Bushveld of Balule, a 30 000 hectare nature conservancy in the Greater Kruger National Park area, South Africa. Set apart from others by its seclusion, intimacy and privacy, Toro Yaka allows nature lovers to experience wildlife at close proximity during their vacation. The lodge has been designed for true bush elegance, and combines personal service and closeness to nature.

The six air-conditioned, private en-suite double rooms ensure tranquillity and comfort at all times. The cuisine is a fusion of European and traditional African, prepared mostly outdoors over an open fire. Animals can be viewed at the water hole from the swimming pool deck, and there is an abundance of bird life in and around the lodge. Bush activities are accompanied by a professional field guide.

The Olifants River, which flow all year-round through Balule, is home to crocodiles and hippos. This is also an area of great scenic splendour, with the northern Drakensberg mountain range being visible from most points. The lodge is only an hour’s drive from two of the main gates to the Kruger National Park. Other attractions in the area include a wildlife rehabilitation centre, a cheetah project, and the Hans Merensky golf club.