APRIL 2013 – An award-winning wellness and wildlife retreat set in the rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal, Karkloof Spa is a sanctuary of relaxation and rejuvenation. Its world-class spa centre is the most spacious in Africa, yet it feels both intimate and exclusive, with an internationally experienced team of Thai therapists offering expert treatments to soothe …
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APRIL 2013 – Dramatically cantilevered over the dunes and embracing the unspoilt beauty of the sweeping Wilderness beach below, the contemporary Views Boutique Hotel & Spa is the newest and most exciting addition to the Garden Route. Known as the pearl of the Garden Route, the seaside village of Wilderness has always been a much-loved …
APRIL 2013 – Nestled among milkwood trees and perched on stilts above a rocky beach at the foot of Chapman’s Peak, Tintswalo Atlantic blends in so seamlessly with the shoreline that it remains one of Cape Town’s best-kept secrets. Ancient milkwood trees curl upwards through the balau decks that float above the bare rocks below. …
APRIL 2013 – Franschhoek’s most luxurious boutique hotel, La Residence is for the discerning traveller seeking a secluded sensory haven, a private hotel where you can relax among the beauty and tranquillity of nature. Soaring mountains, manicured vineyards, fruit orchards and fragrant gardens all provide a stunning setting in which to enjoy all that this …
APRIL 2013 – At Kichaka Private Game Lodge, in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, it’s about getting as close to nature as possible. Whether from the rim-flow pool overlooking the waterhole, from the secluded deck of your luxury suite or from your ranger’s vehicle, there is seemingly no end to the sightings of creatures great and …
APRIL 2013 – A new addition to the Breede River Valley, The Robertson Small Hotel is the epitome of modern boutique charm in an exquisite country setting. With unsurpassed attention to detail, the 10 suites have unique and tasteful personalities: the Manor House suites showcase intricate Victorian touches like embossed ceilings and elegant, spacious rooms; the …
APRIL 2013 – The elegant yet welcoming ambience of Mont Rochelle is typical of Franschhoek’s gracious and traditional Cape Dutch homesteads. Set against the purple backdrop of the Klein Dassenberg mountains and the vivid green sweep of 100 Franschhoek Valley vineyards sits the private manor house of Mont Rochelle. Sixteen elegant rooms and six sumptuous suites …
APRIL 2013 – Sumptuous luxury coupled with distinctive good taste are embedded in the ethos of Colona Castle boutique hotel. Add to the mix a flourish of superb service and a grand setting and what it adds up to is a country house by the sea where home comforts and style are a given. Built …
APRIL 2016 – Every year whales come to wallow in the warm waters of Walker Bay in Hermanus. Sitting atop the cliffs of this sheltered sanctuary is the magnificent Birkenhead House, an open-plan beachside private hotel, offering the discerning traveller expansive views of the ocean and the far-flung heights of the Overberg mountains. Eleven opulent …
APRIL 2013 – Old-fashioned romance meets 21st-century attention to service and luxury at Tinga. The elevated view of the Sabie River offers excellent wildlife viewing. Safari enthusiasts looking for an exclusive experience that celebrates the romance of the African bush in style will find that Tinga is ideal. This intimate, five-star lodge is situated in …