Teufelskrallen Lodge 

The tents of the Teufelskrallen Lodge are located on the first westernmost Kalahari dune and offer their guests a panoramic view of the endless expanse and the spreading Kalahari. The fully furnished and comfortably equipped tents have a large viewing terrace and a private bathroom. A short walkway connects the tent house with the bathroom.

Reception, restaurant and pool are located in the "old farmhouse", which is 3 km from the tents. On hikes and off-road drives that start from the Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge, guests can experience the breathtaking beauty of the Kalahari with the up to 30m high red dunes and the rich population of wild animals.

Our Accommodation

The six modern and spacious tents are comfortable and very tastefully furnished. Tent and glass are the determining elements and make it possible to experience overnight stays on the first and westernmost dune of the Kalahari. You have your own bathroom, which you can reach through a wooden walkway. The tents are equipped with a refrigerator and a minibar. The tent conveys a safari feeling, but also sufficient comfort to feel rested.

Thatchfoord Lodge 

Our elegant Thatchfoord Lodge is situated in Morningside Manor, one of Sandton's peaceful and tranquil suburbs, overlooking the willowed banks of the Sand River with an abundance of bird life. When away on holiday, business or even for a short stay-over visit in Johannesburg, we offer you a comfortable stay at our family-friendly, high end Bed and Breakfast which is just a 10 minutes' drive from restaurants, a mall, golf courses, the convention centre and other public amenities. 

Our Accommodation 

The furnishings, design and thatched roof create a country house feeling, and with the calming sound of the river flowing by, you will forget that you are actually in the heart of the big city. 

Most of our 9 spacious, en-suite bedrooms have a lounge and study area and overlook the large sparkling pool as well as our lush, leafy garden, all at your disposal if you wish to relax in privacy and peaceful surrounds. Each guest room offers complimentary Wi-Fi as well as a flat screen TV, and one luxurious guest unit is even equipped for self-catering. 

The scrumptious English breakfast makes a great start to your day. If you are not so hungry and health conscious, try our delicious Continental spread. Please remember, we also serve dinner by prior arrangement and enquire when making your reservation. Enjoy a sun downer, or two or three, on our comfortable patio, with a splendid view of the garden and the river. 

Facilities 

We also have the facilities for small weekend functions such as weddings, parties, meetings, workshops and other small celebrations. If you are in need of a beauty treatment or want to explore our beautful surrounds and go on a sightseeing tour, we gladly arrange that for you as well.

The Farmhouse Boutique Guesthouse  

Centrally situated in Outjo near the main road, we welcome you at the Farmhouse Boutique Guesthouse and Restaurant beer garden which offer you the ultimate stopover on your safari between the Etosha National Park and Otjiwarongo. Enjoy the splendid combination of a dine and stay experience. We speak Afrikaans, German, English and French. 

Our Accommodation 

With city views, our child-friendly accommodation comprises nine lovingly furnished guest rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV and a patio. Our guest units range from single rooms, ideal for the physically active traveller, to double rooms which are designed with an open-concept living area and are perfect for a long-term rest, as well as very bright and spacious family rooms also with an open-concept living area. 

There’s also Wi-Fi, a spacious parking area and a business center. 

Our Restaurant 

Our The Farmhouse Restaurant is open 7 days a week and comes with a beer garden, a garden, a terrace and a bar as well as indoor seating, and also offers room service. 

Owner and chef de cuisine, multi-lingual Ansta, will tantalize your taste buds with a fusion of African and European influences. We serve a wide variety of meals, from breakfast over traditional food to International meals including German/Swiss specialities. We are also known for our wide range of assorted home-made cakes and offer a lot of tasty coffee varieties, assorted wines, beer and cocktails. 

Activities 

Outjo is the ideal base from which to explore the surroundings. There are hiking trails and a museum nearby or if you would like to go on a tour with a native tour guide we gladly arrange day trips to attractions such as the Etosha National Park, the Vingerklip, Omburo or a Himba village.

Afterwards take a break and spoil yourself with a relaxing massage at the FARMhouse Kgala. 

If you are looking for a special gift for your loved ones at home visit our curio shop where you will find crafts from local artisans, various semi-precious stones from the region and many other souvenirs from Africa - just come and have a look.

The Farmhouse Restaurant  

Centrally situated in Outjo near the main road, our The Farmhouse Restaurant comes with a beer garden, a garden and a terrace as well as a bar and indoor seating. We also offer room service for guests at our The Farmhouse Boutique Guesthouse at the same premises.  

Enjoy the splendid combination of a dine and stay experience at our ultimate stopover on your safari between the Etosha National Park and Otjiwarongo. We speak Afrikaans, German, English and French. 

Our Restaurant 

Our restaurant is open 7 days a week. Owner and chef de cuisine, multi-lingual Ansta, will tantalize your taste buds with a fusion of African and European influences. We serve a wide variety of meals, from breakfast over traditional food to International meals, including German/Swiss specialities, as well as vegetarian dishes. 

All our meals are prepared freshly for you! Take a sneak peak at our menu - farmhouse omelette, bratwurst with Sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, game schnitzel, Swiss Stroganoff with roesti and filled wraps as well as burger and pizza, and for your sweet tooth - caramelized pancake, amongst others.

We are also known for our wide range of assorted home-made cakes and offer a lot of tasty coffee varieties, assorted wines, cold beer and cocktails. 

Our Accommodation 

With city views, our child-friendly accommodation, The Farmhouse Boutique Guesthouse, invites you to stay over and to stretch your legs a bit. Choose between nine lovingly furnished en-suite guest rooms, all with modern conveniences. Our guest units range from single rooms to double rooms and family units. 

There’s also Wi-Fi, a spacious parking area and a business center for those of you who are visiting our area for work. 

Activities 

Outjo is the ideal base from which to explore the surroundings. There are hiking trails and a museum nearby or if you would like to go on a tour with a native tour guide we gladly arrange day trips to attractions such as the Etosha National Park, the Vingerklip, Omburo or a Himba village.

Are you looking for relaxation on your journey through Namibia after having witnessed the breathtaking natural spectacles and the fascinating wildlife of Africa or would you like to spoil yourself after a long day? Then visit the FARMhouse Kgala Spa for a relaxing massage. 

If you haven't found yet a special gift for your loved ones at home browse through our curio shop where you will find crafts from local artisans, various semi-precious stones from the region and many other souvenirs from Africa - just come and have a look.

The Grange Guest House 

The Grange team is looking forward to hosting you. Situated in the exclusive area of Upper Durban North, this is a country house in town and one of the first BnBs in Durban.

Being a house with a history, no two rooms are alike, each offering their unique features and most have at least a part sea view. All individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, the family suite and a disability room are equipped with Wi-Fi, DSTV and air-conditioning.

Enjoy breakfast on the spacious, modern patio with views over the lush subtropical garden, pool and out to the ships off shore.

We offer family-friendly service and a home from home experience for our business travelers. Our location is perfect for a holiday in our beautiful city of Durban.

The Hub Boutique Hotel 

Experience a refreshing take on corporate and leisure accommodation at the centrally situated, ultra-modern The HUB Boutique Hotel in Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) which successfully fuses the intimacy of a guesthouse with the amenities and privacy of a hotel, offering you a unique accommodation experience. From its large public spaces to its personalised service, our team at THE HUB will ensure that you'll lack nothing during your time with us.

Our hotel is located within walking distance of a variety of trendy shops and restaurants as well as a short drive from Gqeberha’s many top Blue Flag beaches from the airport, shopping centres, cinemas, gyms, golf courses, restaurants and banks. With the highways within easy access, game reserves such as Addo Elephant National Park, amongst others, and the industrial and commercial centres are all within a 20-minute drive. 

Our Accommodation

Relax on the sun deck or in the lounge and enjoy a splash in the swimming pool. 

All our en-suite rooms offer a wide range of amenities to ensure that your stay is a comfortable one. The spacious twin rooms offer a kettle, mini fridge, large work area, a TV and a DVD player. There are two single beds in each room with a pull-out base that is suitable for a teenager. Twin King-size beds are available on request. 

The spacious Junior Suites offer a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge area with a sleeper couch, LCD TV and DVD Player. There are also two single beds in each room, with King-size beds available on request. 

The well-appointed double suites consist of a spacious bedroom with a king-sized bed and a lounge area. Some of these suites can be set up as two single beds if preferred and while some of the rooms have a private patio, others have a roof garden patio with a patio set.

The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel 

Cool, contemporary and stylish but with a warm heart and authentic African soul - The intimate The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel in Windhoek is situated in a tranquil corner of the city and embodies the very essence of chic comfort. This boutique hotel is the first ultra-luxurious sanctuary of its kind in the Namibian capital. Its sleek, modern lines are complemented by organic textures, natural furnishings, an eco-friendly approach and dedicated personal service. 

Our Accommodation 

Whether it is one of the junior suites, set within their own private courtyard with outdoor seating, or a premier suite in front-row position overlooking the olive grove and valley beyond, each of the 7 suites, including self-catering apartments, is individually decorated to reflect the different regions in Namibia, and each has its own lounge area with fireplace and dining room for private dining. Wide glass doors open onto spacious decks where you can relax on a shady daybed, enjoy al fresco lunches or, if yours is a premium suite, take a dip in your own private plunge pool. 

Sink into your extra-length bed or indulge in a bubble bath in the free standing tub with sweeping mountain views. Air-conditioning, high definition satellite TV (HDTV) and iPod docking stations are standard, as is a computer with Wi-Fi access. 

Our Facilities 

Elegant, inspired, always delicious and never formal - The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel boasts a quality restaurant featuring a seasonal menu with inventive signature dishes. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in either the relaxed interior, or on the outdoor terrace with wonderful views of the encircling mountains. The fully stocked bar also features a classic selection of fine whisky. 

The Owls Inn Country Villas 

Overlooking the Indian Ocean on the one side and with a magnificent view of the Outeniqua Mountains on the other side, our The Owls Inn Country Villas in Glentana are situated on a small holding and are centrally located between George and Mossel Bay which is not only perfect for holiday makers but also for business travellers along the Garden Route. Our country house is unique in many ways and has a true atmosphere of Africa surrounded by nature; Experience a comfortable stay with a difference at our jewel which will make you relax. 

Glentana beach is a 5min drive away and in 10 minutes you will reach the Great Brak River shopping complex. A 2km drive on a well maintained farm road gives you easy driving access to the N2 highway, which leads to all the surrounding beaches, a few famous golf courses and the activities on the Garden Route. We are also only a 10 minute drive from the George Airport. 

Our Accommodation 

Our country house is free standing and one of another two guest lodges on the enclosed and gated property, each with its own private entrance and private parking area. 

We offer a relaxing lounge, a separate TV room area and a dining room where we serve breakfast or a meal of the day. The inside braai (barbeque) and kitchen area is available to our guests who prefer self-catering. Relax in our sundowner deck or in the comfortable outside barbeque and Jacuzzi area overlooking the ocean and with panoramic views of the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains. 

For a comfortable stay choose between three en-suite guest rooms and one cottage which all offer Wi-Fi. Each guest room has a TV and bar fridge as well, and while our grey owl room is equipped with two 3/4 beds, the blue owl room and the black owl room each come with a king size bed. 

The Loft Cottage comprises of a kitchen and outside braai facilities for self-catering and has a dining room, a lounge area as well as two bedrooms and a seperate bathroom.

The Phatt Chef Roadside Diner and B&B 

At the top of Oliviershoek Pass, our fun and relaxed The Phatt Chef Roadside Diner and B&B in the Northern Drakensberg is situated half way between Harrismith and Bergville. 

This is not just another roadside attraction on the R74. We serve great food and offer affordable owner-run accommodation with great hospitality and excellent service in a 85 year old stone farm house, which is located on the border of the South African provinces Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. We cater to families looking for a fun filled holiday in the Drakensberg as well as being an ideal stop over for travellers between Cape Town and Kwa Zulu Natal, Gauteng and Durban, Free State and the Natal Midlands.

Our Accommodation 

Choose between comfortable Bed and Breakfast rooms - double, twin and family rooms. All guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, tea / coffee facilities as well as incredible views over the Drakensberg mountain range - from Champagne Castle in the south to the Amphitheater in the north. 

Relax in the shared guest lounge after a day of hiking in the Royal Natal National Park Drakensberg World Heritage Site or windsurfing at the nearby Sterkfontein Dam, after angling and cycling or a gorge walk at the Tugela Falls. We have access to little travelled roads and trails in the area as well lots of local knowledge and gladly give you advice on what to see and do in our beautiful region. 

Feel like organizing a party or family get-together? How about a reunion of friends or a bachelor's party? Book out the entire house for your guests at a fully inclusive, dinner / bed and Breakfast rate. 

Wining & Dining 

Run by the well experienced Chef Patron Simon Kerr and his wife Megan, we serve a range of dishes that keep all our guests satisfied, ranging from a full English breakfast which we serve weather permitting on the veranda; lunch and dinner as well as coffee and cakes, day teas with our world class scones and our own strawberry jam to passing tourists, locals as well as in-house guests. Our innovative new and seasonally changing menu is largely influenced by the slow food movement, fresh, local seasonal ingredients and respect for the origin of foodstuff. 

The Bent Arm Bar is a country pub and open daily for refreshments comprising local beers and ciders, a wide selection of wines and spirits as well as an interesting collection of malt whiskeys, aged brandies and some crafty gins too. 

We also cater for special functions and events and do package deals for groups or clubs, especially cycle teams, mountain bikers and motor bike enthusiasts. We are open for business and look forward to hosting you for a quick coffee or a sit down meal as you pass by. If you’re not heading somewhere in a hurry, relax, chill and unwind in our garden.

The Private Guesthouse 

In the heart of the famous Garden Route, our The Private Guesthouse will enchant you with its exclusive and luxurious self-catering accommodation in Knysna. Elegant and cosy suites, a great spa and fitness area as well as a huge swimming pool in beautiful gardens and a mini-golf course await. 

The Waterfront Guesthouse 

Situated on the waterfront at Port Owen Marina, The Waterfront Guest House is a five star self-catering house in Velddrif which offers an exquisite homely comfortable stay on South Africa's West Coast, whether you are an individual, a family or group travelling together or a corporate client. During your stay you will have exclusive use of the house - meaning no sharing with other parties. 

Feel free to bring your boat as we have a berth in front of the house for your convenience. 

Our Accommodation 

Our superior accommodation offers superb views of the marina and can sleep a maximum of 10 guests and has four tastefully decorated and air-conditioned bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with many modern conveniences, several braais (barbecue facilities), a gym as well as spa baths. 

While three main en-suite bedrooms have extra length king size beds and a jacuzzi / spa bath, one bedroom is equipped with two single beds. Attached to the house is a separate flat which is fitted with air conditioning, two single beds, own bathroom and a kitchenette. 

Facilities 

The house is covered throughout with free Wi-Fi and has a beautiful wooden bar with a nautical theme, a lounge with TV as well as more TVs in other rooms, and a fully equipped gymnasium. 

There are also two indoor wood barbecues and a gas braai with dining area/s. A further wood braai, a Weber barbecue and a pizza oven are outside. Free fire wood and gas are provided.

Tofo Beach Accommodation 

Welcome to our affordable and child-friendly self-catering accommodation, Tofo Beach Accommodation situated in the lovely, prestine holiday town, Tofo and Tofinho (small Tofo) where we invite you to make use of our 3 unique, holiday houses which offer beautiful sea views and a homely atmosphere, just a stone's throw away from a beach and close to attractions – the perfect getaway destination in Mozambique. 

Our picturesque, lively beach town has wide open, sandy beaches, diving schools, lots of good restaurants, chill out places and spaza shops as well as a lively market and is ideally located in Mozambique's popular holiday province of Inhambane, a 6 to 8 hours drive north of Maputo. 

Our Accommodation 

Our three holiday houses offer all the necessary self-catering facilities, linen and mosquito nets in the bedrooms as well as Wi-Fi which is free of charge at Casa Derika. 

Casa Derika is perfectly located in the front row of houses on Tofo beach. With the beach right at your doorstep, it feels as if you allow it inside the house when you open the front stack doors. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeps a maximum of 6 people. This house is equipped for self-catering and apart from the fully fitted kitchen it has one of the best braai (barbecue) locations in the world. 

The Casa Isabel is also located at the beach front, between Tofo’s main beach and Tofinho’s surfing beach. It is truly a home away from home. The two verandas offer spectacular ocean views with frequent sightings of dolphins and whales. The 2-bedroom cottage sleeps a maximum of 6 guests, has a fully equipped kitchen as well and a nice outside braai area. Wi-Fi data have to be purchased. 

Our Casa Christine is close to the famous Tofinho surfing spot and was hand built during the late 1990’s. All the bricks and window frames were handmade onsite without power tools. This cottage is a showpiece of Mozambique’s local construction skills and has 2 bedrooms as well as a loft, sleeping a maximum of 8 people. The huge veranda and braai area are enjoyable areas for your vacation. Wi-Fi data have to be purchased. 

The scene is set for time away from all the stresses of modern life. Come and experience our little piece of paradise!

Torgos Lodge 

Adjoining the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa, our casual Torgos Lodge is situated alongside the C15 route, just 7 km from the Mata-Mata border post in Namibia, and located within a 11000 hectar game camp hosting a wide variety of game, notably gemsbok, blue wildebeest, springbuck, eland and kudu to name a few. There is also abundant bird life for the avid bird watchers, including a breeding vulture colony. The surroundings are typical of the Kalahari region with the dry Auob River bed lined by large camelthorn trees, red sand dunes and sparse vegetation. This makes our safari lodge the ideal stop over on your travel route to and from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and an ideal destination for a few days of relaxation in the Kalahari. 

Our Safari Accommodation 

We offer 10 en-suite units sleeping two people each on twin beds. There are eight standard tented or stone chalets and two luxury, air-conditioned stone chalets. Four units have basic self-catering facilities. Our accommodation can be booked either as bed and breakfast, on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis or as self-catering.  

Facilities 

Set at the dry Auob River bed, our stylish, stone and thatched Lapa main building houses a lounge, bar and dining area where breakfast and dinner are served. Lunches or lunch packs can be provided on request. Outside the Lapa is a large stone terrace, a group barbeque area (braai Boma) and a swimming pool overlooking a waterhole in the riverbed where a variety of game can be seen. 

Activities 

Book a sundowner game drive to the top of a red Kalahari dune while searching for wild animals, mostly small and large antilopes. Refreshments and light snacks are included. 

Perfect for general photography. Take an unguided walk into the veld from the lodge, either into the dunes or along the river bed and experience first-hand every detail of nature, from the birds and animals, to plants, seeds, animal tracks and smaller forms of life. 

Back at the lodge, sit outside in the evenings, look up and touch the stars! With its clear skies, no pollution or any artificial light, the Kalahari is one of the best places for stargazing.

Tranquil Guest Cottage 

Our double-storey Tranquil Guest Cottage offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in Pretoria East and is situated in the lovely, park-rich suburb of Faerie Glen, within a guarded security village and with easy accessibility to good restaurants, recreational activities, monuments, golf courses and luxury shopping malls as well as to highways and the OR Tambo International Airport. 

Our Accommodation 

Apart from free Wi-Fi, our tastefully furnished Tranquil Guest Cottage comprises 2 bedrooms which sleep a maximum of 4 guests and has a private, lobby-like entrance that leads to the open-plan lounge, dining area, kitchen and bathroom, which is fitted with a shower and complimentary toiletries. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with a fridge, oven and gas stove, microwave and kettle. The lounge offers 4 comfortable sofa chairs and a wall-mounted, flat-screen TV with DSTV (satellite television). Coffee, tea and milk are available; thereafter you have to supply your own. 

There is a spiral staircase which leads to a working space and 2 bedrooms that open up onto a veranda with a table and chairs to enjoy sundowners and/or breakfast. Due to the spiral staircase, our holiday house is neither fit for elderly people nor for children younger than 4 years and is not wheelchair-accessible.

While the Sunrise bedroom has a double bed, the Sunset bedroom comes with 2 single beds. Each of these two guest rooms has 2 chairs and a walk-in closet with a safe as well as a door leading to the veranda. Guests also have access to their own private braai (barbecue) area and another veranda with a table and chairs. 

Please inquire with us about ou rates.

Tsitsikamma Village Inn 

Welcome to village life! Established in 1946, our Tsitsikamma Village Inn is a historic hotel in Storms River, offering scenic accommodation on the Garden Route of South Africa. Our hotel has served as a stop-over for travellers for more than a century and is situated right in Storms River village which is tucked away in the lush Tsitsikamma forest, close to Storms River Mouth within the Tsitsikamma National Park. 

Our Accomodation 

Come and unwind with us. Our 49 beautiful and individually decorated guest rooms are located in buildings which reflect many of the different building styles that were to be found in the Cape Colony during the 1800s. Most of the rooms are situated around a typical Village green. 

Enjoy delicious meals, fine wine and local beers on tap at one of the three dining areas within the on-site De Oude Martha Restaurant, the Hunters Pub, and Café Bacchus. Take a journey back in time with Elvis and Marilyn Monroe at the Marilyn's 60’s Diner. Our on-site micro brewery is a must for any beer lover. We also have a conference venue located in the tranquillity of our beautiful gardens, perfectly equipped for all your needs. 

Storms River Village is a hive of activity, mountain biking, plenty of hikes and walks starting from our doorstep, adventure sports such as black water tubing or kayaking/lilo-ing, Segway forest tours, treetop canopy tour, and more. All can be booked at our helpful reception, and we will make all the arrangements for you.

TwoAngels Guest House 

Our child-friendly Two Angels Guest House offers magnificent self-catering accommodation in Knysna at the water’s edge of the Knysna Lagoon. Overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains, our cosy and quiet spot is nestled in a sheltered cove and just a short walk away from a café for affordable meals with a fantastic "Heads" view. 

Knysna is called the Jewel of the Garden Route. With its lagoon and surrounding territory, it is part of a natural conservation area with indigenous forests and lakes. The Knysna lagoon is tidal and therefore ideal for families with children. 

Our Accommodation 

We offer you several flexible accommodation options, ranging from three cottages / apartments with sea views to 6 en-suite bedrooms on three levels in the main house, which also comes with beautiful and comfortable living and entertainment areas as well as two fully equipped kitchens. With a total capacity of 14 people, our TwoAngels Guest House can be let as a whole by arrangement or as separate individual guest rooms.

Uis White Lady Guesthouse & Camp Site 

Enjoy the quiet atmosphere at our Uis White Lady Guest House and Camp Site which is ideally situated on the C36 and your little oasis or half way house accommodation in Namibia, on route between the Etosha pan and the coast at the Atlantic Ocean. We are just 35 km from the Brandberg with the famous White Lady rock painting. We can be reached with a normal Sedan car. Self driving trips can be made to the White Lady. 

Our Accommodation

Our accommodation consist of thatched roof guest rooms on the bed and breakfast side and a corrugated roof on the guesthouse side. We have 13 air-conditioned en-suite rooms in total comprising of double/twin, family and triple rooms. All room rates are on a B&B basis.

We can cater for groups of 8+ guests for dinner (to be reserved one month in advance). 

If you prefer to stay in the great outdoors, stay at our campsite which offers an ablution block with warm/cold showers and toilets as well as electrical points at all sites and trees which provide much needed shade on those sunny Namibian days here in the Erongo region. Groups and individual self drivers are welcome and need to bring their own tents. At an additional cost, campers may have breakfast at the thatched Lapa. Please reserve on arrival. 

Unwind and relax in our pool area and stay connected via free Wi-Fi.

Uli's Guest House 

Enjoy easy living with luxurious home comforts at our Uli's Guest House in Hout Bay, just five minutes from the beach and the unforgettable Chapmann’s Peak drive. Our child-friendly guesthouse opened its doors in 1999 and is situated in a private, secluded position with beautiful views of the mountains and valley of Hout Bay.  Since then guests from all over the world keep coming back. Beaches, tours and many adventure activities as well as numerous shops and restaurants are within easy driving distance. 

Our Accommodation 

Relax in our spacious and sun-filled guesthouse, whether you take a swim in our blue pool or you relax in the garden with a book from our library, the choice is yours. The Interiors and furnishings are kept in blues, whites and natural colours to put you in the right holiday mood.

Start your day with our generous breakfast, ranging from croissants to fresh fruits, cold meats and cheeses as well as a cooked breakfast, we cater for all tastes. 

Sleep in one of the four tastefully decorated double bedrooms which are all equipped with a safe, TV, heater, coffee and tea facilities and either have a balcony or a patio leading into the garden. The beds have extra-length and the en-suite bathrooms are individually decorated.

We also cater for families with connecting rooms or we gladly add an extra bed.

Umlilo Lodge 

Umlilo Lodge is a unique, enchanting, family-managed, owned guest house perfectly located in St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal province. Come on inside through the gates and experience its magic. 

Owners Elphia and Lourens have spent 16 years lovingly designing and building a beautifully laid out and wonderful escape for their guests to enjoy. Step inside and be greeted by an almost life-sized hippo. Pass by a massive majestic fig tree that wraps itself around the reception area into your slice of paradise. Guests liken the garden to arriving in Bali or a tropical forest, and the sense of calm that it offers you is inescapable. Wander past Koi Ponds and streams,  trickling water features, taking in all the delightful locally sourced animal carvings scattered throughout the property on the wooden walkways leading to your rooms.

Our Accommodation 

Boasting 13 en-suite rooms, four of which are wheelchair-friendly, there is something for everyone's needs.

Our family unit with its separate bedrooms is a firm favourite. As is our "Pool" room, where you can step out the door into the sparkling pool.

Our spacious rooms (our smallest room is the same size as most of the other guesthouses’ luxury rooms), featured luggage racks big enough for all your suitcases, family-sized bathrooms with plenty of shelf space for all your necessities, bar fridges, and of course extremely comfortable beds. All the photography in the rooms has been done by the owners and they have supported the local artists with the rest of the decorations. Everything fits together and works to ensure you can just sit back and relax. 

Our Amenities & Services 

Start your day off with a delicious Continental or hot English breakfast in one of our atrium-like dining rooms (glass-surrounded areas making you feel like you are eating outdoors in a lush forest).

End off an adventure-filled day with a tasty homemade traditional dinner dish. Spend some time relaxing by the pool or in the cool spacious lounge, curled up with one of the good books on offer, or simply sit back and enjoy a drink from the honesty bar. 

With Wi-Fi, DSTV in the lounge area, and Netflix in the rooms, solar energy and a generator to ensure that load shedding does not make any impact on your stay, an on-site gift shop to spoil yourself and find that ideal gift to take home, quiet nooks and crannies surrounded by trees and wonderful hosts that are there to assist you with planning your days and making sure your stay is perfect, Umlilo is a little gem that must be experienced.

Lourens has been known to go and relocate a tree frog for you in the middle of the night if it is proving to be too noisy. Even the local mongoose family chooses Umlilo as their destination of choice. For many years they have burrowed under the welcome deck and raised countless babies in this safe tranquil and welcoming environment.  You simply have to come and experience it for yourself.

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites 

Your place in Paradise. At Villa Afrikana Guest Suites in Knysna it's all about the Knysna Heads and lagoon views. Unpretentious, modern interior gives the compact guesthouse an open feel to its public spaces and 6 suites which are designed for panoramic views, spaciousness and comfort. Look out for the cleverly placed objects and eye-catching artworks by a local artist. Relax by the pool, on the terraces or in the lounge with library. Full breakfast is served in the dining area or in the privacy of your suite as well as afternoon tea with loose leafs selection of teas, cakes and savory snacks.

You will have unobstructed views of the Knysna Lagoon all the way across to the Knysna Heads and beyond. Villa Afrikana is perched high above a hill in one of the most charming, exclusive and yet vibrant neighbourhoods of Knysna, next to a natural reserve, surrounded by indigenous trees and within walking distance to the town centre, lagoon, Featherbed cruise terminal and the waterfront.