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Protea Hotel OR Tambo

Johannesburg

Day 1: Johannesburg

Protea Hotel OR Tambo Location Map

The 4* Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport is set in the heart of Kempton Park, just minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport - a mere 3 km to be precise.

Themed around an aircraft hangar, the industrial ambiance of the hotel is felt in the polished concrete floors, steel finishes, chrome lighting and top to bottom windows that overlook the aeroplanes as they dock and take off.

Relax at the hotel's heated swimming pool with sun lounges built inside the pool. Fitness enthusiasts can make use of the 24 hour in-house Techno Gym.

Guests can experience fine fusion cuisine and delicacies at the vibrant a la carte restaurant, The Warehouse which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by the skilled chef and his team.

The restaurant echoes the hotel's industrial aircraft theme with wooden shipment boxes that line the walls and aircraft parts that hang in strategic areas. In the summer months, you can enjoy an open air meal on the terrace or by the pool. Room service is available 24 hours a day for those who are too jet lagged to step out of their room.

Each of the modern, well-appointed rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, coffee/tea making facilities and Wi-Fi. All bedroom windows, with blackout curtains, are double glazed to drastically reduce take-off and landing noise for your convenience.

The hotel also offers a complimentary daily airport shuttle between the hours of 06:15 and 22:45.

Example Details For Protea Hotel OR Tambo

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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Protea Hotel OR Tambo Location.

Address

Protea Hotel OR Tambo,Corner of York and Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield Kempton Park, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Directions

From OR Tambo International Airport: Take the R21 highway towards Pretoria; take the Voortrekker Road/Freight Off Ramp. Keep to your left and take the Rhodesfield split into Albatross Street (M32). Turn left into Gladiator Street, keep on Gladiator Street, at the roundabout keep left. The hotel is situated on the right, corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street. The Protea Hotel OR Tambo entrance is on the right hand side before you get to York Street.

From Sandton: From Sandton, take Rivonia Road drive towards Grayston Road. Turn right at the traffic lights on Grayston Road. You then proceed on the M1 towards Pretoria. Proceed on the M1 and then at the Buccleuch inter-change, you take the N3. Proceed and take the Modderfontein Road then turn right onto Parkland Road, drive straight over the bridge. At the traffic lights you turn right onto Zuurfontein Road. At the second traffic lights you will turn left onto Plane Road. Proceed and turn right at the traffic lights onto Old Pretoria Road. At the 3rd traffic lights (VW on your right hand side and Nissan/Mazda on your left hand side) turn onto Wellington Street, go straight until you get to a roundabout, and go right into Gladiator. Protea Hotel OR Tambo is on the corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street.

From Midrand: From the N3 take the Modderfontein Avenue, go straight until you find bridges, after the second bridge you will find a turn off that will take you onto the bridge. This will be Zuurfontein Avenue. You can only turn left. When on the bridge, go further until the road splits. Keep to the left lane which becomes C.R Swart Drive. At the 6th set of traffic lights you will find Pretoria Road, turn right. At the 9th set of traffic lights turn left onto Wellington Street, go straight until you get to a roundabout, and go right into Gladiator. Protea Hotel OR Tambo is on the corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street.

From Pretoria: Take the R21 towards Kempton Park/OR Tambo International Airport, take the M96 Voortrekker Rd/Air Freight off-ramp. Turn right at the traffic lights, keep to your left and take the Rhodesfield split, you will now be on Albatross Road. Keep straight, on the left hand side at the second set of traffic lights turn left into Gladiator Street. Keep on straight until you get to a roundabout, keep to the left.. Protea Hotel OR Tambo is on the corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street.

From Eastgate: Take the R24 highway, where the road splits, keep on the R24 highway towards OR Tambo International Airport. Continue onto the N12, and take the R24, Bedfordview exit to merge back onto the R24. Continue onto the R21, towards Pretoria. Take the M96 Voortrekker Road/ Freight Off Ramp. At the traffic lights, turn left and take the Rhodesfield split, you will now be on Albatross Road. Keep straight, on the left hand side at the second set of traffic lights turn left into Gladiator Street. Keep on straight until you reach a roundabout, and keep to the left. Protea Hotel OR Tambo is on the corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street.

From Johannesburg: Take the N3 Eastern Bypass (towards Durban), take the exit towards the N12, Continue onto the N12, and take the R24, Bedfordview exit onto the R24. Continue onto the R21, towards Pretoria. Take the M96 Voortrekker Road/ Freight Off Ramp. At the traffic lights, turn left and take the Rhodesfield split, you will now be on Albatross Road. Keep straight, on the left hand side and at the second set of traffic lights turn left into Gladiator Street. Keep on straight until you reach a roundabout, and keep to the left. Protea Hotel OR Tambo is on the corner of Whirlwind Street and Gladiator Street.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All rooms have air conditioning, a hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities, safe, flat screen TV, a telephone and sound-proof windows.

The hotel has complimentary Wi-Fi.

There is a fitness centre with a range of cardiovascular equipment and free weights (open 24 hours, 7 days a week).

There is also an outdoor swimming pool (open 24 hours, 7 days a week).

Breakfast is served from 06:30 until 10:30 daily.

There is a restaurant which serves light lunches from 12:00 until 15:00 and a la carte dinners from 18:30 until 22:30. The bar is open 24 hours.

24 hour room service is available on request.

Shuttle Bus Between O.R Tambo Airport and the Hotel

There is a free shuttle service which runs daily from 05:15 to 23:00 and departs from the bus terminal behind the InterContinental Airport Hotel (the hotel is directly opposite the main airport terminals). There are clear signposts.

The shuttle bus operates from the hotel back to the same bus stop - please ask at Reception for the departure times. If you have any problems, please call the hotel directly on +27 (0) 11 977 2600.

Taxi Between O.R Tambo Airport and the Hotel

There is a taxi rank immediately outside the terminal building with metered taxis (you will need to pay in South African Rand) - if using a taxi, take care to use a metered taxi from the official rank outside the terminal rather than going with a taxi tout who may approach you in the Arrivals Hall.

Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Hazyview

Days 2 - 3: Hazyview

Hippo Hollow Country Estate Location Map

The Lowveld area around the Kruger Park is beautiful, and there are several attractions worthy of a visit during your stay in the area. The small town of Hazyview is an ideal place to base yourself to explore the surrounding area.

The self-drive Lowveld Panarama Route includes highlights such as Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, Lisbon Falls, the Three Rondavels and Bourke's Luck Potholes.

Other activities in the area include visiting the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, which focuses on the conservation of rare, vunerable or endangered animals, enjoying a morning or afternoon tour at Moholoholo (a haven for the rehabilitation and care of abandoned or injured wildlife), visiting the Shangana Cultural Village, white water rafting, or taking an early morning balloon ride over the surrounding countryside.

The Kruger National Park itself is only an hours drive away, and is home to hundreds of species of wildlife and birds, including the Big 5.

Hippo Hollow Country Estate is situated on the Sabi River just outside Hazyview where beautiful water birds as well as hippos grazing on the lawns is a common sight.

Accommodation consists of 37 chalets located on the river or in a sub tropical garden as well as 54 en-suite hotel rooms. There are 2 large central swimming pools and a well-stocked curio shop on the premises including a selection of local art. There is a full service restaurant and bar offering country cuisine and a fine wine selection.

Open vehicle safari adventures into South Africa's largest and world famous game reserve, the Kruger National Park, in a specially modified open vehicle can be arranged (additional cost).

The Shangaan River Club, based at Hippo Hollow, offers traditional South African and Shangaan cuisine accompanied by a night of Shangaan dance and song enthusiastically provided by children from a local orphanage. The evening entertainment begins at 18:30 and prebooking is advised.

Example Details For Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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Hippo Hollow Country Estate Location.

Address

Hippo Hollow Country Estate,Route R40, 3 km outside Hazyview, Hazyview

Directions

From Nelspruit/Mbombela: Take R40 North to White River/Witrivier (passing straight through Rocky Drift). In White River, at the first set of traffic lights in the town itself (with White River Toyota ahead of you on the left), turn left, following signs to Hazyview and Wildtuin/Kruger National Park. At the next lights, turn right - with the playing fields on your left and, further on, an open park with a pond on your right. Cross over the next set of lights and then at the final set, with a Caltex garage on your right, turn left on the R40 for Hazyview, signposted to Phalaborwa (the R538 to Hazyview via the Numbi Gate is a slow, busy, potholed road and not recommended.) Continue on the R40 for about 45 km, where you will come to a T-junction.Turn left, staying on the R40 and follow the signs to Hazyview. Continue along this road through the town. You will see the entrance to Hippo Hollow on your left just before the Sabie River bridge (about 200m past the R536 turning towards Sabie).

From KMIA Kruger Nelspruit Airport: Turn right out of the airport in the direction of White River/Witrivier on the R538. Continue on this road for 12 km (there is a quick left and immediately right turn at the Plaston intersection – do not turn right to Kabokweni!) to the first set of traffic lights in White River, with the mosque on your left. Turn right and travel towards Hazyview on the R40 (signposted Phalaborwa). After approx 45 km, at the T-junction, turn left, staying on the R40 and following signs to Hazyview. Continue along this road through the town. You will see the entrance to Hippo Hollow on your left just before the Sabie River bridge (about 200m past the R536 turning towards Sabie).

From Skukuza/Paul Kruger Gate: Follow signs from the camp or the airport to the Paul Kruger Gate (about 12km). Travel through the gate and continue on the R536 to Hazyview. After crossing the North Sand River (some 50 km from the Gate), go straight across the first 4-way stop and straight across the next 2 stop streets. Continue over the roundabout to the traffic lights. Turn right, and continue along this road through the town. You will see the entrance to Hippo Hollow on your left just before the Sabie River bridge (about 200m past the R536 turning towards Sabie).

From Hoedspruit / Eastgate Airport: Take the R40 southwards towards Hazyview, turning left at Klaserie to stay on the R40. Be especially cautious about speeding on this road. Pass through the towns of Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge and Marite, following signs to White River and Hazyview. You will see the entrance to Hippo Hollow on your right just after the Sabie River bridge.

From Johannesburg/Pretoria: Take N12 or N4 Highway respectively to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg’s O.R.Tambo Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12) and then follow N4 Highway through Belfast and Machadodorp. After the Machado Toll Plaza follow the Schoemanskloof option on the N4 towards Nelspruit (lunch at Old Joe’s Kaia is recommended). Turn left where you rejoin the main N4 at Montrose and continue towards Nelspruit/Mbombela. At Nelspruit/Mbombela, follow the Hazyview/White River R40 signs from the N4 and around two subsequent roundabouts until you meet the R40 alongside the Mercedes dealer. Turn left and follow instructions from Nelspruit/Mbombela above. 

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome. A babysitting service and cots are available (pre-booking necessary).

All the chalets and rooms are en-suite and include air conditioning, ceiling fans, tea/coffee making facilities and modern guest amenities.

Standard rooms have satellite television and baths/showers.

All rooms and chalets have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, ceiling fan, and tea/coffee making facilities.

The River Chalets have a main bedroom and a loft with 2 single beds and a private deck overlooking the Sabie River.

The Deluxe River Chalets have a main bedroom and a loft with a sleeper couch and satellite TV, and a private deck overlooking the Sabie River.

The Garden Chalets have a verandah overlooking the gardens or pools.

The Standard Rooms have a satellite TV and balconies overlooking the gardens. Some of these are interleading.

Main guest facilities include a well stocked curio shop, 2 swimming pools, 24 hour security, river club, free secure parking, a restaurant and a public lounge and bar.

The on-site Hippo Hollow Restaurant, seating 200 people, offers both indoor and outdoor seating options and an expansive deck area overlooking the Sabie River below. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from an a la carte menu that is regularly updated. Meals can be complemented by a selection of South African wines from the cellar.

Guests can go on a Sabie River Bridge Sunset Dinner - an exclusive 3 course al fresco dinner overlooking the Sabie River. The dinner is limited to just 20 people so pre-booking is essential. Please contact your Travel Butlers consultant for more details and cost.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is also provided.

A babysitting service and cots are available (pre-booking necessary).

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

Credit cards are accepted.

Nearby Elephant Whispers offers an Elephant Experience which will leave you with a renewed respect and admiration for these gentle giants of Africa. The Elephant Interaction, for both young and old, introduces you to Elephant Whispers’ five rescued African Elephant. This educational and interactive experience invites you to feel their trunks, touch their rough skin, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats, while learning about their behaviour and history from the Handlers. As ambassadors for their species, this elephant herd and their committed and deeply passionate team has an important conservation message to share.

Piggs Peak Hotel

Eswatini

Day 4: Eswatini

Hippo Hollow Country Estate Location Map

Nestled snugly and conveniently in the between South Africa and Mozambique is Africa's best kept secret - the Kingdom of Swaziland. Mountainous grandeur, lush forests, fertile valleys and the hot still beat of the African lowveld combine to take a visitor on a scenic tour of wonder. Visitors to the Kingdom cannot but feel and appreciate the warmth and friendliness of their hosts.

Swaziland - independent since 1968 - is one of the only three monarchies left in Africa. Few countries today can boast the safety, stability and peace which Swaziland enjoys.

Access to Swaziland can be made through any of 12 border posts, with all corners of the country accessible by tarred road. The capital Mbabane, and the industrial hub of Manzini, are sophisticated business centers offering an upbeat alternative to the tranquility and sense of timeless found in more outlying areas.

No matter where your travels take you, you will meet the friendliness and genuine desire to help and share that make it easy to see why Swaziland claims to offer the visitor "The Royal Experience."

Just across the Swaziland border, nestling in rich green forests, lies the luxurious Protea Pigg's Peak Hotel and Casino. Every room and suite overlooks the valley, and the views that stretch to the horizon are matched in magnificence by the food and excellent service.

Guests can enjoy tennis on the floodlit courts; squash courts; play a game of bowls; laze by the pool; or follow trails or ride a horse along the colour-coded paths deep into the forests; or test their skills at clay pigeon shooting.

Example Details For Piggs Peak Hotel

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
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Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Day 5: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Location Map

You don't have to visit Kruger to experience wildlife, or see the Big 5 close to. Only 280 km north of Durban, the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park covers 96,000 hectares and is renowned for its variety of bird and animal life.

There have been over 300 bird species recorded, and cheetah, wild dog, the Big 5 and many species of antelope and other plains game including giraffe and zebra inhabit the Park, offering the visitor a varied self-drive game viewing experience.

The Park is most famous for its population of white rhino, of which there are about 1,600, and it is practically impossible to visit the Park without seeing one - if this happens, then you are extremely unlucky!

The excellent road infrastructure means that self-driving is easy in a 2WD, or you can arrange to go on a guided game drive from the camps.  Viewing hides overlook waterholes enabling visitors to see animals at close range.

Situated between the renowned Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and the Isimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park is the Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris. Rich in natural ambience and with a distinctively African rhythm, Protea Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris treats guests to luxurious accommodation, tantalising cuisine, and a world-class service with friendly staff.

The hotel's en-suite rooms all offer satellite television, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.

Relax on the swimming pool terrace and soak up the cultural richness in the evenings, when Zulu dance shows are held beneath the magnificent Umkanyakude (Fever) tree.

Hluhluwe & Safaris offers a choice of 3, 6 or 9 hour open vehicle game drives through the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, home of the Big Five. Pre-bookings are required before your arrival date and each game drive needs a minimum of 4 people. Game drives are available either in the morning or in the afternoons. Packed lunches can also be requested for at an additional cost.

Example Details For Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast and dinner are included.
 
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Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris Location.

Address

Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris,104 Main Road, Hluhluwe, Kwa- Zulu Natal

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All of the rooms are en-suite and have air conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, electronic safe and a telephone. 

The hotel has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, 24 hour reception, curio shop, kids playground, secure parking and a boma.

Breakfast is served from 06:30 till 10:00, lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner from 18:30 to 21:30.

Activities that are available at an additional cost include open vehicle game drives, excursions to False Bay Nature Reserve and cultural village tours.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided.

Zulu dance shows are performed every night in the traditional boma area.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted.

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Umhlanga Ridge

Durban

Day 6: Durban

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Umhlanga Ridge Location Map

Just minutes driving distance from the main beachfront, the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Durban Umhlanga Ridge is a luxurious destination situated in the secure environment of the Umhlanga New Town Centre, opposite the Wavehouse and the Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

From here, guest can enjoy access to the nearby theatres, restaurants, shops and movies, all of which is within a very easy walking distance.

The hotel is stylish, elegant and has a range of rooms all fully equipped with modern luxuries including high speed internet.

In addition, the hotel offers its own roof-top swimming pool which boasts breathtaking views of the picturesque Umhlanga region, and is the perfect location for days spent at leisure when you aren’t out exploring all that this city has to offer.

The contemporary styled bedrooms boast laminate timber floors and a light, serene atmosphere perfectly suited to Durban's climate. A 32 inch wall-mounted LCD television and comfy lounge chair ensure that you remain relaxed and entertained at all times. 

One look at the view from the windows will leave you wishing you could stay just one more day.

Example Details For Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Umhlanga Ridge

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Umhlanga Ridge Location.

Address

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Umhlanga Ridge,14 Palm Boulevard Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks

Directions

From King Shaka International Airport via N2: Take the N2 South bound (towards the south coast and Port Shepstone). Take the uMhlanga, Phoenix and Mt Edgecombe off ramp (M41). Turn left at the traffic lights, and take off-ramp to uMhlanga Rocks Drive (M12). Turn left at the traffic lights. Go straight at the first roundabout, and at the second roundabout turn left (Centenary Boulevard / Hickory Road). At the next turning circle turn left (Palm Boulevard). The hotel is on the left hand side on the corner of Palm and Centenary Boulevard.

To King Shaka International Airport via N2: Turn right out of garage; At turning circle turn right along uMhlanga Rocks Drive; At second traffic light turn right onto M41. Continue until right turning onto N2 North bound to Stanger. Follow sign boards off N2 for King Shaka International Airport.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All of the rooms are en-suite with a separate tub and shower, and have air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, electrical adapters, soundproof windows, in-room safe, writing desks, telephone, bottled water, iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, cable/satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

The hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, 24-hour reception, viewing terrace, business/internet centre, a fitness centre (open 24/7) and a rooftop pool (towels are provided).

The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers delicious global cuisine prepared in an open kitchen.

There is a room service (06:00 to 24:00).

Secure on-site parking is available (additional cost).

A laundry service is available (midweek only and an additional cost).

Drakensberg Gardens Resort

The Drakensberg

Days 7 - 8: The Drakensberg

Drakensberg Gardens Resort Location Map

The first European settlers called them 'Dragon Mountains'; the Zulus call them 'Barrier of Spears' - whatever you know them as, the Drakensberg mountain range is one of the most spectacular natural features of Africa. It is also the highest mountain range in Southern Africa, and stretches the entire length of the western boundary of KwaZulu-Natal, forming a natural boundary between the province and Lesotho.

With over 200 kilometers of unspoiled escarpment awaiting the tourist, it is an ideal place for those who want to get away from it all for a few days. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful, and nature lovers will enjoy the many hiking and walking trails available for all levels of ability. There are easier walks through lush meadows and across clear streams, or more strenuous hikes up and across rugged mountain terrain. In addition there are countless other activities including bird watching, horse riding, fly-fishing, and art-courses to be enjoyed.

The Drakensberg has between 35,000 and 40,000 works of bushman art, which is the largest collection of such work in the world. San rock art paintings found here date back thousands of years, and are still clearly visible on the walls and the ceilings in the caves.

Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Leisure Resort is located on a scenic 860 acre estate, in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg.

Your choice of accommodation are contemporary rooms or thatched bungalows. All of the en-suite rooms have television, tea/coffee making facilities and heaters for those cold winter days.

A lounge and bar is available for those who want to relax with magnificent views of the surrounding valley and mountains.

Example Details For Drakensberg Gardens Resort

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast and dinner are included.
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Drakensberg Gardens Resort Location.

Address

Drakensberg Gardens Resort,Southern Drakensberg, Southern Drakensberg

Directions

From Durban: Take the N3 past Pietermaritzburg. Just before Howick take the off ramp to the left marked Underberg/Bullwer R617. Follow the signs to Bulwer on the R617 all the way to Underberg. Go through the town of Underberg, you will pass the Country Club on your right. 4 km outside Underberg you will see a large signboa indicating a right turn to Drakensberg Gardens Resort. Follow the 29 km tarred road until you arrive at the hotel.

From Johannesburg: Take the N3 to Pietermaritzburg. Just after Howick take the off ramp to the left mark Underberg/Bulwer R617 and follow the directions as above.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

The rooms are all en-suite and include tea/coffee facilities, a convenient workstation for guests wanting to relax, shower amenities, and a TV with selected DSTV channels.

In addition, the self-catering rooms have a kitchen, dining room, braai facilities, an oven/stove, microwave and a fridge.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided.

There resort has 5 restaurants and 3 bars on-site. Please check with reception on a daily basis as to which evening the restaurants and bars are open.

The resort has a wellness centre that consists of a sauna and plunge pool, 2 Jacuzzis, 2 steam rooms, a 24 jet hydrotherapy bath (heated) as well as a fully equipped gym with cardiovascular circuit, weight training and juice bar. It also offers a range of different spa treatments and massages (additional cost).

For the golfing enthusiast, the resort prides itself on the renowned Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf Club, the only 18-hole golf course in the Southern Berg (NGU affiliated). Known to be challenging but fair, the course is ideal for all golfers from seasoned professionals to the first time player.

To keep the children entertained, there is a games room which offers a variety of activities.

All major credit cards are accepted.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

Crawfords Beach Lodge

East London

Day 9: East London

Crawfords Beach Lodge Location Map

A mere 42 km from East London, Crawford’s Beach Lodge is situated in the scenic Chintsa East village. Set along a breath-taking coastline, the lodge offers luxury wild coast accommodation, gourmet cuisine and a wide variety of adventurous or relaxing activities to suit any guest or family. 

Guests are encouraged to explore and discover this diverse and scenic region themselves, whether it be by hiking, canoeing, or just enjoy being down on the beach, the Wild Coast will always have something up its sleeve to keep you entertained and amazed. If you are wishing to simply relax and recharge, then why not also enjoy some pampering at the luxury spa.

Whether you are looking for a short break away or an family adventure, Crawford’s Beach Lodge is the perfect base for a Wild Coast holiday.

Wake up to spectacular sea views and magnificent surroundings in rooms that offer everything you expect would from a luxurious beach resort.

The lodge has a range of rooms and suites, consisting of Dolphin, Kingfisher and Mussel Cracker rooms, all of which have air conditioning, satellite TV and en-suite bathrooms.

Every room offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean and its coastline, whilst the Mussel Cracker rooms look out over the swimming pool.

Example Details For Crawfords Beach Lodge

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast and dinner are included. Full board rates available on request.
 
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Crawfords Beach Lodge Location.

Address

Crawfords Beach Lodge,42 Steenbras Drive, Chintsa East, Chintsa

Directions

From East London: Follow the N2 signs out of East London for 25 km towards Mthatha, passing the turn off to Beacon Bay, Gonubie and Brakfontein. After 20 km you will travel through some sharp bends and turns, and once through, you will continue up a long hill where you will take the Chintsa turn off, midway up the hill. It is well signposted. At the right turn, you will see signs for Crawfords Cabins, Inkwenkwezi, Wild Coast and others. Follow the road for 11 km passing a trading store on your left. The turn off to Chintsa East is 500m from the trading store. This road will take you directly into Chintsa East, where you will follow signs to Crawford from here.

Please Note: When on the N2, your GPS directs you onto a dirt road. Ignore this and continue on the N2 until you get to the Wild Coast, Jikeleza, Inkwenkwezi and the Chintsa turn off.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any are welcome.

The suites are fully equipped with a bar fridge, DSTV, tea/coffee making facilities, with air conditioning or fans and fully equipped kitchenettes.

The lodge has a restaurant, swimming pool, sun deck, tennis court and a luxury spa.

The spa offers a range of different treatments and massages (additional cost).

Activities that are available at the lodge include lawn bowling, tennis, table tennis and surfing.

For tennis matches, the lodge provides balls and racquets.

There are a variety of golf courses within easy reach of the lodge suited to all skill levels.

Complimentary Wi-Fi.

The lodge is 42 km from East London.

The mobile number for the lodge is +27 (0) 63 4222 673

Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club credit cards are accepted.

Tsitsikamma Village Inn

The Garden Route

Day 10: The Garden Route

Tsitsikamma Village Inn Location Map

The historic Tsitsikamma Village Inn, offering scenic accommodation, was established in 1946 and is situated in the Storms River Village, tucked away in the lush Tsitsikamma forest, close to Storms River Mouth, in the Tsitsikamma National Park.

Storms River Village is a hive of activity, mountain biking events, plenty of hikes and walks starting from our doorstep, adventure sports such as black water tubing or kayaking/lilo-ing, nearby beaches, segway forest tours, tree top canopy tour, and more. All activities can be booked at the helpful reception.

This historic South African hotel has served as a stop-over for travellers for more than a century. Most of the rooms are situated around a typical Village green. These buildings reflect many of the different building styles that were to be found in the Cape Colony during the 1800s.

Enjoy delicious meals, fine wine and local beers on tap at one of the 3 dining areas within the Tsitsikamma Village Inn - De Oude Martha Restaurant, the Hunters Pub and Cafe Bacchus, or take a journey back in time with Elvis and Marilyn Monroe at Marilyn’s 60’s Diner. The on-site Micro Brewery is a must for any beer lover.

A typical Cape Village of the past has been re-constructed, where old traditions of warmth and hospitality thrive side-by-side with all the comforts of the modern day.  Visitors can delve into the past and select their accommodation in a typical Cape Village.

You can opt to stay in the imposing Cape Dutch style of the Drostdy House or a Graaff-Reinet house with a deep stoep and sash windows, or you can choose to stay in a quaint Fisherman’s Cottage or a simple Karoo style cottage, or even a cosy barn bedroom, a honeymoon cottage or a rustic Swiss-style Log Room.

Each accommodation type is tastefully decorated in the appropriate style for the period and has its own individual garden that matches the specific style of gardening reminiscent to each individual colonial building style.

Example Details For Tsitsikamma Village Inn

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast and dinner are included.
 
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Tsitsikamma Village Inn Location.

Address

Tsitsikamma Village Inn,Darnel Street, Storms River, Tsitsikamma

Directions

Note that Port Elizabeth was recently renamed Gqeberha - both names can appear on roadsigns and maps and can be used interchangeably.

 


From Cape Town/Hermanus/The Winelands/Swellendam/Wilderness/Knysna/Plettenberg Bay: Follow the N2 towards Port Elizabeth (now renamed Gqeberha). You will see a signboard to the Storms River Village about 60 km past Plettenberg. Turn right and follow the road, and the Tsitsikamma Village Inn will be signposted from there.

From Port Elizabeth (now renamed Gqeberha): Follow the N2 towards Plettenberg Bay/Knysna. Approximately 180 km from Port Elizabeth, you will see a signboard to the Storms River Village. Turn left and follow the road, and the Tsitsikamma Village Inn will be signposted from there.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All rooms have air conditioning, a safe, hairdryer, TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered to all guests.

The main building, which traces its roots back to 1845, has a spacious dining room, incorporating facilities such as the De Oude Martha Restaurant, the Hunter's Pub, Cafe Bacchus and Guest Lounge. There is also a micro-brewery, brewing up uniquely local brews available on tap.

In addition, next door to the hotel, is the Marilyn’s 60s Diner, where you can enjoy a trip down memory lane with the vintage motorcycles, cars, memorabilia and a typical diner menu.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

There is a swimming pool, bar, library and restaurant. Room service is available if required.

Secure parking is offered.

Credit cards are accepted.

Premier Hotel Knysna - The Moorings

The Garden Route

Day 11: The Garden Route

Premier Hotel Knysna - The Moorings Location Map

Situated right in the heart of the Garden Route and set on the shores of a beautiful lagoon, Knysna (pronounced 'Nysna') is a bustling little holiday town with a lively Waterfront area.

The excellent selection of accommodation and restaurants, coupled with the many activities on offer, makes this a superb holiday destination and a perfect base from which to explore the many attractions of the Garden Route. The annual Knysna Oyster Festival takes place mid-year in Knysna and is one of the area’s annual highlights, boasting amazing food, great music and friendly people.

The Knysna Lagoon is sheltered from the ocean by a coral reef and the Knysna Heads - 2 large cliff formations which form a natural narrow opening into the ocean. Several operators offer relaxing catamaran trips and sunset champagne cruises out to the Heads and into the open sea, which is a great way to escape the busy streets for a while.

The surrounding forests and nature reserves provide ample opportunity for leisurely walks or picnics, short hikes or more strenuous day walks, plus a number of biking trails. Nearby Brenton-on-Sea beach is a magnificent 7 km stretch of uninterrupted white sands around a half heart-shaped bay.

The Premier Hotel Knysna is situated on the secluded banks of the Knysna Lagoon in the midst of enchanting woodland gardens. The area offers an abundance of outdoor leisure activities such as fishing, swimming, boating or bird watching while Knysna is only minutes away where guests can enjoy a wide variety of shopping malls, restaurants, and pubs.

The hotel offers a range of luxury waterfront accommodation. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and select DSTV channels.

Example Details For Premier Hotel Knysna - The Moorings

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast and Dinner are included.
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Premier Hotel Knysna - The Moorings Location.

Address

Premier Hotel Knysna - The Moorings,1 George Rex Drive, Knysna

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

All of the rooms and suites have en-suite bathrooms. They also have air conditioning, hairdryers, an in-room safe, tea/coffee making facilities, a telephone and a TV with select DSTV channels.

The hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, 24-hour reception, on-site parking, picnic spots, a life size chess board and a private lagoon inlet.

The Salmon Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner (a la carte and buffet style dining).

Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided.

In-room dining is also available.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

All major credit cards are accepted.

Diaz Hotel & Resort

The Garden Route

Day 12: The Garden Route

Diaz Hotel & Resort Location Map

Located only 10 metres from the high-water mark and offering spectacular ocean views from every window and balcony, the Diaz Hotel and Resort welcomes you to the pristine seashore of Mossel Bay's renowned Diaz Beach, offering a thrilling and entertaining experience right in the heart of the picturesque and famous Garden Route.

Discover all of the delights Mossel Bay has to offer. This charming town boasts long and scenic shorelines, pristine beaches and seasonal whale and dolphin watching.

Take in the spectacular views of both the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua Mountains as you enjoy a wealth of culinary choices, from scrumptious dinners and cocktails to informal café-style lunches and cool drinks. You'll find a menu to suit every member of the family.

Relax by the exclusive outdoor rim-flow pool under the warm African sun as the waves lazily wash against the beach in the background.

In addition, there is a separate water park next to the hotel which guests can visit, promising a fun and exciting action packed day. For those wishing to just relax, enjoy the Lazy River and drift along without a care in the world.

The Diaz Hotel offers 86 superior sea-facing rooms, each with a private balcony from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Mossel Bay.

Example Details For Diaz Hotel & Resort

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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Diaz Hotel & Resort Location.

Address

Diaz Hotel & Resort,1 Beach Boulevard East, Diaz Beach, Mossel Bay, Mossel Bay

Directions

From Cape Town on the N2: Take the N2 towards the Garden Route. Take the George / Port Elizabeth off-ramp, and take the first off-ramp R102 to Hartenbos. Turn left towards the Langeberg Mall at the T-junction. At the traffic lights turn right onto the R102 (Louis Fourie Ave).  Continue along this road for 1.1 km, and then turn left onto beach Blvd. Follow this road for 1.3 km and the Diaz Hotel and Resort will be on the left.

From George on the N2: Take the 393 off-ramp into Mossel Bay and turn left at the traffic lights onto the R102. Turn left towards the Langeberg Mall at the T-junction. At the traffic lights, turn right onto the R102 (Louis Fourie Ave) and follow the directions above.

From Oudtshoorn: Take the R328 to Mossel Bay. Pass the first traffic lights on the R102 to Mossel Bay. Continue on the R102, passing the Langeberg Mall on your left and after 1.1 km turn left onto beach Blvd. Continue for 1.3 km and the Diaz Hotel and Resort will be on the left.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All the rooms are en-suite and have a hair dryer, air conditioning, in-room safe, fridge, telephone, TV, a writing desk and tea/coffee making facilities.

The hotel has a fully equipped gym with a sauna and sun bed, on-site convenience shopping centre, water park (adjacent to the hotel), ATM, playground, 24 hour front desk, restaurant, bar and lounge area.

There is free Wi-Fi available.

The outdoor rim-flow pool is reserved exclusively for the use of hotel guests.

The hotel offers free parking for all hotel guests.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

All major credit cards are accepted.

The Diaz Hotel was named in honour of the famed Portuguese navigator, Bartolomeu Dias, who landed in Mossel Bay in 1488.

SunSquare Cape Town

Cape Town

Days 13 - 14: Cape Town

SunSquare Cape Town Location Map

Nestled at the foot of the majestic Table Mountain and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town is consistently voted amongst the top cities in the world to visit and it is no surprise that this wonderful city is one of the highlights of a holiday to South Africa. The climate is Mediterranean, with mild winters and hot summers.

One of the main tourist attractions is the tastefully restored V&A Waterfront with its many shops, bars and restaurants. There is also an aquarium and one of the largest craft markets in Southern Africa. Boats offer tours of the harbour from the quayside and the whole place is always buzzing with life and activity. The City Bowl is home to many museums and historical buildings which can all be viewed from a 'topless' hop on/hop off tourist bus, complete with interesting commentary as you ride around the city.

The adventurous can climb up (or abseil down) Table Mountain, windsurf or kitesurf at Bloubergstrand Beach, dive in shark tanks, or do any one of a dozen more adrenalin pumping activities. For a more relaxed pace of life, there are miles of sandy beaches for soaking up the African sun, or enjoy a quiet stroll through the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

SunSquare Cape Town is located in the cosmopolitan and vibrant suburb of Gardens, on the edge of the Cape Town City Bowl.

Situated close to CBD as well as the Cape Town International Convention Centre, whilst the Cape Town International Airport is only a short 20-minute drive from the hotel.

All bedrooms are refreshingly modern and offer comfort and style, featuring stylish furnishings, warm lighting, contemporary flat-screen televisions, ultra-modern writing desks, electronic safes, as well as in-room fridges and super-cool new air conditioning.

There is also an outdoor swimming pool for guest's enjoyment.

Example Details For SunSquare Cape Town

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
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SunSquare Cape Town Location.

Address

SunSquare Cape Town,10 Mill Street, Cape Town

Directions

From Cape Town International Airport: Proceed from the airport buildings onto the N2 highway, staying on the right-hand side of the left lane in the direction of 'City' or 'Cape Town' (the other direction will be 'Somerset West').

Continue along the N2 highway past all the off-ramps and after you pass the Liesbeek Parkway off-ramp, get into the lane 2nd from the right, following the signs to the City.

You will pass under 2 bridges and at the 3rd bridge the road forks with the option of an off-ramp to the left or a bend to the right. Follow the bend to the right and the N2 will then merge with the M3 to form 5 lanes of traffic - the road then forks with the 2 left lanes forming Philip Kgosana Drive and the 2 right lanes forming Eastern Boulevard. Ensure that you move into one of the 2 left lanes as you need to proceed along Philip Kgosana Drive.

Continue along Philip Kgosana Drive which winds its way around the foot of Table Mountain.

As you pass under an overhead walkway, slow down as just before the overhead road bridge you need to take the off-ramp left into Mill Street (if you continue under the bridge, the road becomes Roeland Street).

Continue along Mill Street until you reach the hotel.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All of the rooms are en-suite with a shower-bath combination or a shower. They also have a telephone, DSTV with a wide range of channels, individually-controlled air conditioning, writing desks, an in-room bar fridge and an electronic safe.

The rooms all have great views of Table Mountain or the vibrant city centre.

The hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, complimentary parking and concierge.

Free high-speed Wi-Fi is provided (500 MB per room per day and subject to change).

A laundry/dry cleaning service is available (additional cost).

Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club credit cards are accepted.

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