PHINDA VLEI LODGE

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is a romantic gourmet getaway with a spectacular location alongside a mountain river brimming with trout. Adjoining the Giants Castle Nature Reserve in the heart of the spectacular Drakensberg mountain range, this rustic, yet luxurious owner-run mountain retreat is the ideal holiday experience for nature-lovers. The farmhouse includes 5 standard rooms, 3 luxury suites, 2 executive suites 2 executive cottages.

Ghost Mountain Inn

The privately-owned, award-winning Ghost Mountain Inn lies at the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain in Mkuze. This beautiful hotel is the ideal location from which to explore the game & coastal reserves of the Elephant Coast. Ghost Mountain Inn offers a variety of room types. These include 22 standard rooms, 19 superior rooms, 8 garden rooms, 21 mountain rooms, 1 junior suite, 1 Obonjeni Suite, 1 Gaza Suite & 1 Tshaneni Suite.

Makakatana Bay Lodge

The family-owned & run Makakatana Bay Lodge boasts a spectacular location in a dune forest within the St Lucia Estuary in the Isimangaliso Wetland Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The lodge provides a secluded getaway in the outstanding natural surroundings but is only a 2 & a half hour drive from Durban – making this easily accessible for self-drive guests. Guests will experience the wonder of unspoiled beaches & vast wetlands of Lake St Lucia, seeking out wildlife & over 500 bird species.

Phinda Forest Lodge

The spectacular Phinda Forest Lodge is set deep within the heart of a rare & beautiful dry sand forest in the Kwazulu Natal’s Phinda Resource Reserve. The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife & big game - including common sightings of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino & giraffe. This award-winning lodge was built on eco-sensitive structures with a light footprint (not one tree was felled during construction). Phinda Forest Lodge boasts 16 stilted glass chalets set amongst the forest trees, ensuring absolute privacy & seclusion. The Zulu style lodge also incorporates classic Japanese minimalist architecture, enhancing the tranquillity of this unique forest setting.

Phinda Mountain Lodge

Phinda Mountain Lodge lies in the gorgeous Zululand bushveld, in Kwazulu Natal’s Phinda Resource Reserve. Home to the Big 5, Phinda provides phenomenal game viewing year-round. With wrap-around views of the magnificent Lebombo mountain range, Phinda Game Reserve is a dramatic safari destination of note. The reserve has a huge diversity of landscapes – with lake, mountain & coastal plain views from the lodge. Accommodation comprises 20 suites (of which 4 are family suites) as well as 9 cottages (of which 3 are family cottages).

Phinda Rock Lodge

The luxurious Phinda Rock Lodge is set amongst a cliff-face in the magnificent Phinda Resource Reserve in Kwazulu Natal. A variety of wildlife & big game can be seen here. Frequent sightings of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino & giraffe can be expected. Spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed from the comfort of the west-facing viewing deck, which is suspended over the bushveld. Phinda Rock Lodge has 6 suites, each built on the edge of a rocky cliff. Each suite is equipped with a large bedroom, en suite bathroom, private lounge, plunge pool & wooden deck with fantastic views over the reserve.

Phinda Vlei Lodge

Phinda Vlei Lodge is set in Kwazulu Natal’s beautiful Phinda Resource Reserve & is home to a variety of wildlife, including the famous Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo & rhino. The lodge is situated below the Lebombo Mountain range, overlooking a large wetland (vlei). This wildlife playground brings your game encounters up close & personal. Each morning & early evening the animals appear, so guests will have ample opportunity to enjoy game viewing from the comfort of the lodge’s viewing deck. Phinda Vlei Lodge has 6 luxury suites, built from thatch, teak & glass, providing the slimmest of barriers between you & the great outdoors. Each air-conditioned suite is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, personal bar, private plunge pool & outdoor viewing deck.

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is the first private lodge within Africa’s oldest proclaimed reserve – Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park. Thanks to a triumph of conservation efforts, this Kwazulu-Natal reserve is home to one of the largest populations of white rhinos in the world, bringing the species back from the edge of extinction. Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is set high on a ridge overlooking the hills & valleys of the reserve & features 6 safari rooms (of which 2 rooms are family rooms), 8 luxury bush villas & 2 honeymoon villas.

Thanda Tented Camp

Thanda, meaning ‘love’ in Zulu, is a celebration of Zulu people & their rich culture. With an excellent location on the Elephant Coast in Kwazulu Natal, Thanda Private Game Reserve provides fantastic Big 5 game viewing in a remote & pristine setting. Thanda Tented Camp enjoys a beautiful location on a hill, offering spectacular views of the bushveld. Guests staying here will encounter an authentic tented safari experience in a relaxed bushveld setting. Tod add to the genuine bush atmosphere, the camp is non-electrified – so paraffin lanterns provide a magical feeling at night. (Solar & backup generators are used to charge cameras & phones.)

Thonga Beach Lodge

Thonga Beach Lodge is set on the pristine shores of the Maputaland Coast in Kwazulu-Natal – the ideal place to discover one of Africa’s last unspoiled wilderness beaches. This magical place offers coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes & exquisite sandy beaches. It is here where guests can enjoy South Africa’s best snorkelling & off-shore scuba diving in crystal clear, warm waters. Thonga Beach Lodge offers 12 thatched rooms for a maximum of 24 guests, ensuring a boutique-type, intimate beach experience.

Three Tree Hill Lodge

Three Tree Hill Lodge is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains & overlooks the secluded Mfazimnyama Valley of the Spioenkop Game Reserve. This beautiful lodge offers spectacular scenery, locally grown farm-style country food & superb hospitality. There are 10 cottages at Three Tree Hill, some of which are family cottages. The lodge is owner-managed & run, ensuring the best in South African hospitality.

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