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Kanonkop Guest House

Kanonkop House combines service and relaxed luxury in an intimate and unique guest experience. Consistently voted in the Top 25 Hotels in Africa (Trip Advisor) guests from all over the world are hosted in a refined family home while enjoying the service and excellence of five star boutique accommodation.
Kanonkop House is beautifully positioned at the top of Kanonkop Hill in private indigenous forest, overlooking the iconic Knysna Lagoon with breath-taking views stretching all the way to the famous Knysna Heads and Indian Ocean. The tranquil setting just outside of the main town centre allows guest the relaxed enjoyment of the natural beauty that the Garden Route is famous for while the restaurants, activities and shops of the town of Knysna are just a 5 minute drive away.
In-house activities including discounted golf, cycling, birding, hiking, kayaking, beach, and all watersports are available and Kanonkop House is ideally situated to take advantage of all Garden Route Tourist attractions. The hosts are always on-hand to make recommendations and arrange bookings for guests. The property only has 7 rooms and is not open to the public so that guests can enjoy true privacy.
For families and small groups the Kanonkop Team hosts guests at a selection of exclusive-use Villas situated throughout Knysna.

Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa

Summerfields is a family-owned & managed agri-tourism business in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, close to the famous Kruger National Park and the magnificent Blyde River Canyon. The owners have integrated farming of macadamia nuts, litchis and passion fruit with the natural beauty of the Sabie River Valley, and created a small boutique lodge, spa and restaurants with the aim of providing the ultimate romantic getaway experience to guests that represents excellent value for money.
Summerfields is more than a convenient springboard to big five game viewing or a daytrip around the Panorama route with its waterfalls, escarpment views and historic sites such as Pilgrims Rest. It is a place to rest, recover and rejuvenate your senses.
Summerfields is a food destination with top Cape Town chefs in attendance – magnificent breakfast spreads, tapas for lazy lunches on the Sabie River, and beautifully crafted fine dinners in a romantic setting in the Kitchen. Service is first world, with internationally trained sommeliers and a speciality wine list.
The spa at Summerfields is unlike any other – adorned with roses, and making use of natural products, such as macadamia oils, avo facials and banana wraps in open-air pavilions where birdsong and the sounds of nature are the background music.

Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel

Set among Baobab, Fig and Acacia trees in the heart of the Colonial Perry’s Bridge Trading Post Centre, Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel is located only minutes from the Kruger National Park, and a short drive to the popular Panorama Route. The hotel’s 31 spacious twin rooms and 3 family suites offer relaxed, yet sophisticated accommodation set in beautiful indigenous gardens. The on-site afro-chic Kuka Cafe offers contemporary dining at its best while time spent at the swimming pool in the peaceful garden setting, is bound to leave you feeling refreshed and revived. The elegantly designed rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, mini-fridges, patios, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi, as well as indoor and outdoor showers. Upgraded rooms add separate sitting areas and claw-foot tubs.

Mushara Bush Camp

Set on the stunning Mushara Reserve, a private 25 square kilometre haven for flora and fauna on the eastern border of Etosha National Park, Mushara Bush Camp is a comfortable and down-to-earth safari camp that offers incredible experiences for families. The camp is made up of 16 tents which are expertly designed to protect guests from the Namibian heat and warm African sunshine. Built from wood, stone and canvas, the tents blend into the natural scenery and offer sweeping views of the beautiful bush. Spend your days exploring the incredible plains and searching for wildlife, or venture into the world-famous Etosha National Park – well known for being home to an abundance of impressive wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards and cheetahs, and the biggest salt pan in Africa. Mushara Bush Camp is the first totally child-friendly lodge in the area with complimentary child-minders, a children’s pool and special activities for young guests.

Mushara Outpost

Based upon the elegance of an African Homestead, yet with a contemporary flavour, the Mushara Outpost offers a superb combination of splendid accommodation, exquisite cuisine and personal service. The spacious interior, tastefully decorated with hand-picked artifacts, is surrounded by a predominantly north-east facing verandah. This, in combination with the extruding high roof structure, offers a cool retreat from the heat of the African sun. Perched over a metre off the ground, and encased by the Tamboti trees that map the ancient dry river bed also known as omaramba, these 8 air-conditioned tent-like structures offer a secluded haven, the ideal retreat after the day’s adventures.
Each unit offer all modern amenities, ranging from a mini- bar to the en-suite bathroom with a shower that can be unveiled to the vistas of Africa. The private wooden deck is the ideal setting to reflect, whilst you are entranced by the sound of nature.

Toshari Lodge

Nestled on an outcrop of dolomite rocks, under a forest of Mopane and white Seringa trees, Toshari Lodge offers affordable but enchanting accommodation close to Etosha National Park. A warm welcome awaits you complimented by a refreshing cold drink on arrival. Absorb the peace and tranquility of the natural African bush as you amble through a blend of manicured lawns and rustic bush gardens to your private room.
Take a refreshing dip in the sparkling pools and enjoy wholesome Namibian cuisine, complimented with herbs and vegetables from the garden and fresh home baked bread, in the tranquility of the striking African Lapa with its stunning photographs of local Etosha wildlife.

Lianshulu Lodge

Scenic Lianshulu Lodge, overlooking the tranquil Kwando River, is situated in remote Mudumu National Park in the Caprivi Strip – an elongated appendage to Namibia that is rich in history and wildlife. Lianshulu Lodge is often referred to as being in a region which is the Namibian equivalent of the Okavango Delta – with verdant floodplains and a network of interwoven rivers, lagoons and islands.

Omarungu Epupa Falls Camp

The peaceful flow of river and subtle crash of the Falls, keep you company when staying at the special destination. Tented chalets and charming guest areas allow for a comfortable stay. With the Epupa Falls and Kunene River ensuring spectacular views.

Dornhuegal Guest Farm

In the North of Namibia, en route to the untouched Bushman country and the Caprivi region, and only three hours away from the Etosha pan lies the guest farm Dornhügel. It offers you a unique combination of a guest farm with a homely atmosphere, stylish ambience and rustic farm life.
The eight spacious and newly renovated guestrooms are all individually decorated and surround the lush green courtyard – the Oasis in the middle of the farm. Accommodation includes – Dinner Bed & Breakfast (DBB Basis)
All rooms are equipped with mosquito nets so that you can choose to enjoy the African night air seeping in through the windows or you can escape the heat and have a restful sleep by making use of the air conditioners that are installed in each room.
Each room has WLAN (Wifi) reception, Mini-Bar and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet.

Masuwe Lodge

Masuwe Lodge is located just 7 kms from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, it overlooks the Masuwe River and is surrounded by 1000 hectares (almost 2500 acres) of private wildlife sanctuary. The lodge offers accommodation in nine Wilderness Tents and one romantic Hide-Away. Each is constructed of canvas, thatch and stone and has a private en-suite bathroom and a private outdoor deck with views of wilderness and wildlife. There is also a Family Nest, built in the style of a farm homestead offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an outdoor living area with braai (BBQ) and private plunge pool. A range of guided activities are available such as visits to Victoria Falls and a tour of the Falls; game driving in the neighbouring National Park and guided bush walks.

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