South Africa

South Africa

Cape View Clifton

South Africa, and Cape Town in particular, have many delights for the traveller to discover and the quality of your experience will be enhanced by your view. Appreciate the natural beauty and cosmopolitan charm of this unique region from Cape View Clifton, where function and aesthetics blend to offer you a superior stay. Cape View Clifton has recently been totally refurbished and is under new management. The property offers you total privacy and tailored individual care that you will not find in a hotel. Guests are invited to use the spacious living and dining areas leading onto the pool deck and are encouraged to use the honesty bar and computer facility. A full breakfast is served daily. The breath-taking views have not been spared for the energetic guest to enjoy while utilising the well-equipped gym located on the property. Trail runs and hikes are easily accessible for those wishing to enjoy the outdoors. Location Cape View Clifton is centrally located and within minutes of the city of Cape Town. It offers convenient access to many of the spectacular sights of the area – the Twelve Apostles, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens and Clifton’s very own Blue Flag beaches. The shops, sidewalk cafés, restaurants and nightlife of Camps Bay are in close proximity. Accommodation 10 Rooms The property offers the discerning guest panoramic views from its five luxurious suites and two, two and three-bedroom self-catering suites. Each suite boasts a private, sea-facing balcony for guests to enjoy. Image Gallery

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Oyster Box Hotel

Situated overlooking the historical and famous landmark, the Umhlanga lighthouse, The Oyster Box has long been one of South Africa’s best-loved and most distinguished hotels, which occupies a special place in the hearts of the countless guests who have enjoyed its warmth, caring service and relaxed elegance since it first opening in 1947. Renowned for generous hospitality, attentive service and exceptional cuisine, The Oyster Box offers all the colonial charm and nostalgia of a bygone era, but with all the modern comfort and amenities. Perfectly situated on the ocean’s edge yet has a feeling of classical charm and elegance like nowhere else on earth. Location Standing proud on Umhlanga’s beachfront, directly on the beach and overlooking the Indian Ocean, a brief 5 minutes’ walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, the Oyster Box Hotel is conveniently located for quick and easy access to Afro-chic Durban city centre, International Airports and numerous stylish shopping centres Accommodation 86 rooms and suites either sea or garden-facing, individually styled in splendid luxury with caring detail, elegant amenities and thoughtful touches. 8 CLASSIC GARDEN-FACING ROOMS All overlook the hotel’s lush tropical gardens filled with the chatter of monkeys and birds. Average size: 32 sq metres / 344 sq feet. 22 CLASSIC SEA-FACING ROOMS All have their own private balcony with views of Umhlanga’s iconic lighthouse and the breath-taking coastline. Average size: 27 sq metres / 291 sq feet 25 LUXURY SEA-FACING ROOM Spacious and light with double vanities, a separate spacious shower, private balconies and exceptional ocean views. Average size: 31 sq metres / 334 sq feet 4 SEA-FACING CABANAS On the ground floor, a step away from the water’s edge, with colonial king-size four-poster beds and individual terraces overlooking the exotic gardens and swimming pool. Average size: 36 sq metres / 388 sq feet 1 PARAPLEGIC CABANA – This spacious Cabana features a comfortable lower kingsize bed and is located on the ground floor in close proximity to the outlets. It has lovely sea views and an enclosed terrace with ramp access to our Ocean Terrace Restaurant and sea-facing main pool. The ensuite bathroom is equipped with a bath and open shower. Size: 36 sq metres / 388 sq feet Maximum occupancy: 2 persons 5 SEA-FACING FAMILY ROOMS Each has a master bedroom and a separate single room or loft for the children, who will be delighted with the thoughtful touches that are extended to children while staying with us. (2 Adults and 2 Children 12 years and younger). Average size: 36 sq metres / 388 sq feet 2 DELUXE SEA-FACING SUITES Within easy reach of the beach and pools, these elegant, ground-level suites have their own private heated plunge pool, terrace, bedroom and separate lounge. Average size: 78 sq metres / 840 sq feet 8 SUPERIOR GARDEN VILLAS Set back from the main buildings, nestled in the hotel’s tropical gardens and close to the Spa, each Villa has its own private heated plunge pool with terrace, lounge, bar and 2 separate bathrooms. Four of the eight Villas can be converted into a 2-bedroom Villa, with connecting Garden Villa Lofts. Average size: 105 sq metres / 1 130 sq feet. 4 GARDEN VILLA LOFTS Creatively designed; the Garden Villa Lofts can be converted into a 2-bedroom Villa by connecting with one of the Superior Garden Villas. Average size: 64 sq metres / 689 sq feet Image Gallery

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The Marly Boutique Hotel

The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa, with its refreshing, relaxed, beach ambience, is the perfect marriage of sophistication and contemporary elegance. Elaborate mirrors of varying shapes and sizes reflect fashionable flamboyance in shades of grey and white. This five-star property, that takes its name from Château de Marly, built in the 17thCentury for the leisure activities of Louis XIV and his family, promises to exceed all expectations and is the perfect setting from where to explore what the Mother City and surrounds have to offer. Location That’s the name of the redeveloped hotel by The Kove Collection located on the beachfront in Camps Bay, on Cape Town’s chic Atlantic Seaboard. There can be no better address than 201 The Promenade… Situated under the Twelve Apostles mountain range is Camps Bay, a chic suburb on the trendy Atlantic Seaboard. Sidewalk cafes, bars and a casual, relaxed atmosphere make this spot a beachcomber’s paradise; while the sparkling nightlife attracts the young and the young at heart. It’s a mere seven minutes from the centre of Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Accommodation 25 Rooms and 13 Spacious Suites – with picturesque seascapes or majestic mountain views; mirrored contemporary en-suite bathrooms; and state-of-the-art amenities for today’s discerning traveller – makes this the perfect destination for holidaymakers who appreciate classic comfort, style and convenience. Our Deluxe Sea-facing Suites have Jacuzzis, outdoor showers and large welcoming balconies. 24-hour room service and bath-butler service are also available. Among the hotel facilities are a rooftop bar and pool lounge, exclusive spa and hotel gym. Image Gallery

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Cape Milner

Cradled beneath the majestic Table Mountain in Cape Town’s trendy suburb of Tamboerskloof. An eclectic mix of contemporary and old-world charm, The Cape Milner is modern, boutique-style living in a secluded, yet convenient location. An elegant sanctuary for both corporate and leisure travellers all three-room categories are designed to offer complete comfort and relaxation. A full-service hotel with wonderful dining options at 2 on Milner our popular bistro, state-of-the-art conferencing facilities, an undisturbed sunny pool deck, outdoor terrace and the trendy Glass Lounge combine to create the perfect space for guests and delegates. Location Distance From: 1km from Cape Town CBD 27km from Cape Town International Airport BY ROAD: Directions from Cape Town International Airport. Travelling from the airport you need to take the N2 Highway to Cape Town. Just before entering Cape Town the road becomes Table Bay Boulevard continue in the direction of the Waterfront. There will be a set of traffic lights, continue straight. You will be on Buitengracht Road heading towards Table Mountain. The road will split, keep on the right lane you will now be in New Church Road. Turn right into Milner Road. The Cape Milner is on your right side. Accommodation All rooms have air-conditioning, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, television (selected satellite programs), direct dial telephones, mini bar fridge (stocked on request only), safes and hair dryers. Children 0 – 11 years stay complimentary room only when sharing with a minimum of one full paying adult. A maximum of one child can be accommodated with two parents in a Luxury room only. Room Type Total Number Doubles Twins Standard Room 45 22 23 Luxury Room 10 4 6 Executive Suite 2 2 N Image Gallery

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Vergenoegd Lã¶W Boutique Hotel & Spa

Description Exclusive and luxurious 5* accommodation on one of the oldest Wine Estates in South Africa. Set within a unique location between the Helderberg Mountains and False Bay, the Estate offers wine tastings of the award-winning Vergenoegd Löw Wines, walking and cycling trails, two restaurants by well-renowned South African chef, Bertus Basson, as well as a fitness and wellness centre with a spa, gym and yoga room. Location 1 Faure Village Rd, Stellenbosch Farms, Cape Town 7130 Vergenoegd Low Boutique Hotel & Spa is part of one of the oldest wine estates on the Stellenbosch wine route. Easy access from the freeway and merely 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. GPS Coordinates -34.02767308001099, 18.742640182445083 Unique Selling Points Vergenoegd Löw Boutique Hotel & Spa is set within one of the oldest Wine Estates in the Western Cape. The Estate dates back to 1696 and has been declared a national monument in 1974. With its unique position between the Helderberg Mountains and False Bay and a mere 20 minutes drive from Cape Town International airport, Vergenoegd Löw Boutique Hotel & Spa is the perfect base to explore all the major attractions of the greater Cape Town region. Each guest room boasts either a private jacuzzi or a private plunge pool. Jan Brandes (1743 – 1808), a famous Dutch painter and Lutheran church minister spent a year on Vergenoegd and was inspired and painted various artworks that are now displayed in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. His work is displayed throughout the Estate. Vergenoegd Löw offers bespoke and exclusive wine tastings in the historic Homestead, dating back to 1773. Experts will introduce guests to the range of estate[1]grown wines that include red blends, MCC as well as white and red single cultivar wines. Another novelty is the indigenous tasting presented by our tasting room ambassadors in the Homestead where indigenous food like bokkom, umazi and local delicacies are served with wine that compliments, thus delivering a new experience for all the senses Room Description 4 x Deluxe Lodge Rooms The four Deluxe Lodge Rooms are located in the restored farm manager’s house, within easy reach of the historic homestead, Geuwels, Clara’s Barn, the spa and the gym. Kept in a modern classic style, the spacious bedrooms boast wooden floors, chenille rugs and soothing hues of cream and grey, ensuring an instant welcoming and homey effect. Two of the rooms have beautifully exposed trusses. While each unit has a small seating area, the four rooms also share a comfortable common lounge. Offering serene garden views, each room has a private patio with a jacuzzi and outdoor shower. 4 x Bungalow Suites Four Contemporary Bungalow Suites stand a short distance from the historic homestead and are ideal for guests seeking additional privacy. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge and the bedroom offer magnificent mountain views. A small wind lobby leads into the lounge area, complete with a cosy two-seater couch, mini-bar facilities, flat-screen TV and a vanity desk. Industrial stucco floors are offset by shimmering thick pile rugs. Warm wood accents, plush scatter cushions and a lavish designer headboard in weaved crushed velvet are softening the contemporary look further. The bedroom is equipped with a second flat-screen TV. A large private wooden deck with a 3 x 3-meter plunge pool and an outdoor shower completes the experience of utter luxury. 1 x Presidential Suite The Presidential Suite is a real showstopper and offers luxury and extravagance in every corner. The vast and awe-inspiring ultramodern interior is only matched by a sweeping veranda and an extensive pool deck with a 12 x 4-meter pool, jacuzzi and outdoor shower. Entering via a wind lobby and a foyer with bar facilities and a powder room, the adjacent lounge is furnished with a 10-seater dining table and leather couches. A dual fireplace keeps both the lounge and the bedroom warm and cosy in winter. 6 x Cottages (will be completed November 2023) Surrounded by vineyards, the six free-standing cottages enjoy blissful seclusion and privacy. Kept in a charming Cape vernacular style, the cottages offer traditional thatched roofs with exposed beams and whitewashed walls. An entrance lobby connects the bedroom and lounge area, leading onto a terrace with a private pool. The lounge is equipped with a large couch that can be converted to a sleeper couch accommodating up to 2 children under 16. Owners Villas (7 suites) – details on request. Image Gallery

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Arathusa Safari Lodge

Arathusa Safari Lodge is unique and highly sought-after by visitors because of its prime location within the Sabi Sand Reserve, adjacent to the unfenced Kruger National Park. Together these two areas comprise one of South Africa’s most incredible and pristinely preserved wilderness sanctuaries. Arathusa’s is an intimate environment… its open-plan design and natural décor mean that it blends seamlessly with the African bush surroundings. The main living area is intended for comfort. The infinity swimming pool overlooks the waterhole and is the perfect spot for wildlife viewing while cooling off on a sweltering African summer’s afternoon. Arathusa offers an exceptional safari experience – expect a high concentration of an assortment of game, including the Big Five, and frequent leopard sightings. The lodge is situated in front of a thriving open plain ensuring interesting game and bird viewing from the comfort of the camp. Arathusa’s Safari Spa offers guests a luxurious spa experience with a range of treatments and natural spa products. Couples treatments are available too. Arathusa offers an exceptional safari experience – expect a high concentration of an assortment of game, including the Big Five, and frequent leopard sightings. The lodge is situated in front of a thriving open plain ensuring interesting game and bird viewing from the comfort of the camp. Location The enchanting Arathusa Safari Lodge lies within the world-renowned Sabi Sand Private Reserve, adjacent to the unfenced Kruger National Park. Guests are treated to an exceptional wildlife experience, including the prized “Big Five”   Accommodation Twelve Suites – eight of which face the waterhole in front of the lodge, and four of which are remotely located within the bush a short distance from the lodge Each of the four remote Suites also has its own plunge pool and affords guests the ultimate privacy Each suite has a bathroom en-suite, with shower, as well as a private outdoor shower and verandah. Amenities include a minibar (stocked with a selection of beverages on request), an electronic safe, hairdryer, air conditioning, direct-dial telephone, mosquito net and tea/ coffee making facilities • Open-air Dining Room and Outdoor Boma for traditional dining A Safari Spa with a selection of treatments and beauty therapies   Accessibility By Road – Nelspruit to Arathusa Safari Lodge – 170 km (approximately 3 hours by road) Hoedspruit to Arathusa Safari Lodge – 80 km (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours by road) Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Arathusa Safari Lodge – 165 km (approximately 3 hours by road) By Air – Daily scheduled flights are available from Johannesburg International Airport to Eastgate Airport (Hoedspruit) on SA Express, and from Skukuza Airport (connecting with scheduled daily flights from/ to Cape Town and Johannesburg) on SA Airlink. Road transfers are available to the lodge. A number of private charter companies operate flights into and out of the region. Please contact us should you require additional information.

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Singita Sweni

Sweni Lodge exudes a sense of intimacy and seclusion in the dappled shade on the banks of the Sweni River. Sweni is soft and intimate, the small and cosy yet modern lodge is cocooned in tranquillity and nestled on the banks of the Sweni River. Tucked into the banks of the Sweni River, this intimate lodge is a hidden jewel that provides a bold, new African context for contemporary design, architecture and food. Exuding glamorous attitude, Singita Sweni’s seven suites – including a pool suite for families or honeymoon couples – are hidden in the trees, and guests have private access to 33,000 acres of the Kruger National Park. Gold and bronze ore, polished mud, and gleaming recycled timbers add texture, splashes of vibrant colour are inspired by beetles, chameleons and birds’ wings, while neutrals draw in the light. Accommodation 6 x 1-bedroom Suites 1 x 1-bedroom Pool Suite Exciting   Activities Daily game drives with professional guides and trackers provide the perfect opportunity to get up close to Africa’s incredible animals. Afternoon drives conclude with a spot-lit evening return revealing the elusive magic of nocturnal Africa. For the adventurous, there are walking safaris (for guests 16 and over). Enjoy stargazing safaris, swimming and board games Visit the Singita Community Culinary School and learn about the impact of this partnership project while cooking traditional dishes with Singita chefs. A unique game viewing experience During your stay at Singita, you are likely to spot a great variety of wildlife, including species such as: leopard, lion, large herds of buffalo, elephant, Sharpe’s Grysbok, hyena, hippopotamus, nyala cheetah, wild dogs, many types of birds

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The Silo Hotel

The Silo Hotel is a magical space towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City. Above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), The Silo Hotel showcases the very best of Cape Town’s art, cuisine and culture, transforming Cape Town’s skyline and inspiring a new standard in luxury travel. Accommodation The Silo Hotel offers just 28 rooms across seven room categories, each immaculately and individually decorated by the stylish wand of Liz Biden. The extraordinary pillowed glass windows provide a perspective of Cape Town quite unlike any other – from Table Mountain to Robben Island the views are unsurpassed. The Willaston Bar Situated on the sixth floor of the hotel, The Willaston Bar is named after the first ship to export grain from the original silo complex back in 1924. With stunning views of Cape Town through the 5,5m high pillowed glass windows, there is no better place to enjoy a classic cocktail or a glass of wine from the carefully crafted and ever evolving list of local and international wines. No reservations are required in The Willaston Bar Formal dining as well as more informal services such as an enticing raw bar serving wonderful carpaccios, tartars, crudités and ceviches. The food inherits a glamourous, eclectic and contemporary feel while at the same time offering something authentic – classics are done properly without any artistic spin. We hope to bring an element of theatre to the dining experience with our beautifully hand-crafted champagne and cheese trolleys. Guests can look forward to approachable, contemporary comfort food including aromatic curries served in beautiful tiffin boxes. Afternoon tea every day is served daily, allowing guests to enjoy a delicate selection of sweet and savoury treats, including beautiful petit gateauxs, butter milk scones and clotted cream, served on a contemporary étagère at the copper topped tables of the Granary Café.   The Granary Cafe The menu inherits the same comfortable, eclectic and contemporary style as Liz Biden’s hotel interiors. Theatrical elements including the Champagne and Carving trolleys are part of the relaxed sixth floor dining experience. Reservations are required Formal dining as well as more informal services such as an enticing raw bar serving wonderful carpaccios, tartars, crudités and ceviche’s. The food inherits a glamourous, eclectic and contemporary feel while at the same time offering something authentic – classics are done properly without any artistic spin. We hope to bring an element of theatre to the dining experience with our beautifully hand-crafted champagne and cheese trolleys. Guests can look forward to approachable, contemporary comfort food including aromatic curries served in beautiful tiffin boxes. Afternoon tea every day is served daily, allowing guests to enjoy a delicate selection of sweet and savoury treats, including beautiful petit gateauxs, butter milk scones and clotted cream, served on a contemporary étagère at the copper topped tables of the Granary Café.   The Rooftop Bar The Silo Rooftop offers guests a relaxed and easy eating experience. Poolside lounging is complemented with treats from the tempura bar, fresh oysters, pulled pork sandwiches, and a selection of healthy snacks from our raw bar. Enjoy a glass of bubbly or a classic cocktail while you soak up the last of the day’s sunshine. The Silo Rooftop is for hotel guests and is open to the public by prior reservation only. Kindly note that access to The Silo Rooftop is weather dependent. THE SILO ROOFTOP IS OPEN DAILY FROM 11.00AM TO 7.00PM

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Andbeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

Perched on a dramatic hilltop with wraparound views of the spectacular Ubombo mountain range, and the surrounding Zululand bush. Delicious meals are served in the dining area that features an interactive kitchen and pizza oven, and under a star-studded sky in the traditional stone and reed Boma, theatrically illuminated by dozens of candles and lanterns. The rim-flow pool follows the contours of the hill, with magnificent views of the Lebombo foothills, and the Safari shop showcases the best of regional basket and beadwork. Weather/Climate A subtropical climate with hot, humid and wet summers from September to April and warm to cool and dry winters from May to August. Rainfall averages 1 000mm / 39” per annum. Much of the rainfall comes in the form of short, intense afternoon thundershowers. Rain can be expected throughout the year. Summer: daytime temperatures above 35˚C / 95˚F Winter: night-time temperature. All year round; best game viewing from March to end of September MALARIA The reserve is situated in a low-risk malaria area AIRSTRIP The Phinda airstrip. Accommodations Boasting 16 suites, three family cottages and the exclusive family suite, they all offer breath-taking raptor’s-eye views of the reserve below.  Roomy luxurious suites boast natural light through expansive glass windows, elegant en-suite bathrooms inspired by Zulu basket ware designs, a beautifully appointed personal bar, private sitting area, sunken lounge and a spacious veranda with a plunge pool and outdoor shower.  Intimate sitting areas brim with sunlight, and open decks make the most of the magnificent views. A spacious bar area links the pool, spa and gym that features state-of-the-art equipment, and a yoga deck with a view.