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De Zeekoe Guest Farm & Reserve

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
1 x Manor House
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
New salon on premises – Karoo Tranquility

The Manor House Fancourt

Representing the epitome of romance, The Manor House offers a true feeling of mystery, excitement, and remoteness from everyday life.
The Manor House boutique hotel is the crown of the Fancourt estate. As a National Monument, The Manor House presents a meticulous remodeling of its historical counterpart, the Blanco House, while encompassing the distinctive air of a world-class, 21st century destination.
Exquisitely furnished and decorated with sensual metallic finishes, The Manor House offers accommodation of uncompromising quality. Fusing old-world with new-world style, its design combines modern sophistication with its original wooden finishes. Its luxury amenities include the stately Monty Bar, The Manor House Library, a private swimming pool, and The Manor House Lounge which provides an elegant setting for afternoon teas. The Manor House also incorporates eco-friendly design features, providing a refreshing outlook on contemporary travel.

Fancourt Hotel

Fancourt, South Africa’s premier leisure and business resort is situated in the heart of The Garden Route. Ideally located just seven kilometres from both George Airport and the historic town of George, the resort is superbly landscaped on 613 hectares of lush countryside with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains as the perfect backdrop.
Tailored for sophistication and the needs of modern-day travel, the luxury rooms serve as indoor sanctuaries for our esteemed patrons. Complete with a separate living area, our One-Bedroom Suites are prime locations for business or leisure, and a perfect match for even the most particular of travellers. Feel at home in any of our 115 beautifully appointed bedrooms or suites.
The resort is also home to three Gary Player designed championship golf courses. Montagu and Outeniqua courses rate amongst the best courses in the world and are renowned for their year round condition. The two world class parkland courses capture the natural beauty in the Garden Route and meet the exacting expectations of champions as well as the needs of the improving golfer.

Head Over Hills

Head over Hills is a small and exclusive retreat situated on the jagged edge of the famous rocky cliffs of the Knysna Heads and offers the unique and beautiful setting for a breakaway. The situation, accommodation, ambiance and breathtaking views.

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.

Rainbow’s End

Enjoy the remarkable experience of watching both the sun and moon rising and setting over the Indian ocean. Share the natural habitat of bushbuck and blue duiker as they roam in the pristine surroundings. Witness the freedom of an array of seabirds as they glide using only the air current. Stroll down to your own private bay, or just relax on one of the decks.
The entrance level of Rainbow’s End consists of two en-suite bedrooms. Both have beautiful views, sliding doors on to a private patio, and bathrooms with showers. One room has a Queen size bed and the other twin beds. There is also a coffee station outside the two bedrooms, making this a self-contained suite of rooms.

Pezula Private Castle

On the southern coast of South Africa, nestling in an almost secret location, lies one of the most exclusive private villas in the world. A beachfront vacation home so special, that out of more than four thousand entries, it was awarded Best Property in South Africa by CNBC.
Located in Knysna, on the Western Cape’s famous Garden Route, this is Pezula Private Castle by BUCCARA, an exclusive, ultra-luxury beach villa to rent. The Castle is situated directly on the secluded Noetzie Beach, voted one of the top three beaches in South Africa.
You will live like royalty in this magnificent private residence, and enjoy direct beach access, spacious luxurious suites, all with their own terraces, and personal service from a dedicated team of staff including an executive butler and private chef.

Belvidere Manor Hotel

Belvidere Manor Hotel, situated in the exclusive Belvidere Estate in Knysna has been owner run by the Mills Family since 1996. Built in 1849, the sensitively restored Belvidere House presides over the property and is the architectural model for 26 individual cottages, each offering a private retreat and situated in landscaped gardens overlooking the lagoon.
Each spacious cottage offers a comfortable living room with satellite TV, DVD player, ceiling fans, and fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and options of one, two or three double en-suite bedrooms. Guests can enjoy the advantages of full hotel service whilst having their own space in which to relax and unwind.
Lazy breakfasts are served on the terrace of Belvidere House and light lunches by the pool or served to your cottage. In the evening, enjoy dinner at Caroline’s bistro where fresh, locally sourced ingredients are prepared with South African flair, or a pub meal at The Bell Tavern, the Garden Route favourite pub.
Facilities include a sparkling swimming pool, the use of two tennis courts, a petanque court, lagoon boat trips, undercover parking and a library of fiction, non-fiction books and dvds.

Somervreug Guest House

Somervreug stands amid the hills of Knysna Heights, proudly claiming its place amongst the top 5-star guest houses on South Africa’s Garden Route. You step into luxury upon arrival and, after experiencing the ultimate indulgence in sophistication and comfort during your stay, will leave with a feeling of elegance that will last long after you have been waved off to your next destination.
The contemporary, individually appointed rooms offer guests the most magical views of the Knysna Estuary and Knysna Heads – and the ultimate in modern amenities. All rooms are en-suite with spacious, spa-like bathrooms that feature walk-in rain showers, patios or balconies and seating areas. The larger, Executive Room also features a lounge area and bath, while the Family Unit with private entrance invites up to six guests to share in the Somervreug experience.
Find tranquility in the quiet of the tropical courtyard and pool area. Enjoy the temperate Garden Route winters with great company and sundowners from the stylish lounge or front deck, both offering unobstructed views of the lagoon and Knysna Heads.

Simola Heights Villa

A Luxurious modern house situated on the secure Simola Golf Estate overlooking the award winning Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, meandering Knysna River, natural fynbos and famous Outeniqua mountains in the distance. Situated only 10 minutes from Kanonkop House, the centre of town and only 3 or 4 minutes to the Simola Hotel, where you can enjoy the restaurant, gym, spa facilities and club house. Simola Heights offers accommodation of pure luxury and easy private living.
This elegant house has taken full advantage of its spectacular views with never ending sliding doors stepping out on to the veranda stretching on to a large rim-flow pool and natural fynbos garden. It has a large kitchen-dining room area with a comfy television lounge all of which have beautiful views and large sliding doors opening out on to the pool, entertainment braai area and garden. For a quieter time there is a cosy lounge with a gas fire place for the cooler evenings. All the rooms are fitted with under-floor heating and a surround music system.

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