Rhino River Lodge
Situated 30kms north of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, our family-owned and operated Big 5 Rhino River Lodge is located in the magnificent, 23,000-hectare Manyoni Private Game Reserve in the very heart of Zululand. This area is renowned for its African wildlife and rich cultural heritage.
Our relaxed safari lodge has a reputation for excellent customer service and superior value for money. Experience South Africa at its best, amongst untamed nature and warm hospitality. Join us for our guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, where a knowledgeable ranger will show you the Big 5 and many other African animals and birds. Enjoy hearty South African cuisine highlighting local ingredients, served under the stars around a campfire. Indulge in a comfortable night’s sleep in our well-appointed safari accommodation.
Accommodation
Rhino River Lodge offers three types of accommodation to suit our guests’ various needs. Guests can choose from double en-suite luxury rooms, family chalets or one of our two-bedroom private safari homes (the Cottage and the Homestead). The camp accommodates a maximum of 24 people at any time. Our game lodge grounds sprawl through an area of thick riverine vegetation, rich with bird and animal life, and filled with magnificent fig and fever trees. The grounds include the reception with curio shop, a swimming pool, a dining room with bar and a guest lounge. Wi-Fi is also available.
Safari Activities
We have become one of the premier wildlife viewing destinations in Kwa-Zulu Natal and feature beautiful varied landscapes from acacia thornveld to open savannah and riverine forest. Game drives are regulated by the reserve and coordinated by ecotourism businesses to minimize the impact on the environment and the wildlife and to provide guests a better and more intimate game viewing experience.
While on a guided safari at Rhino River Lodge you will have the opportunity to not only see the Big 5 - rhino, elephant, buffalo, leopard and lion, but also cheetahs, wild dogs and much more game. Your day will begin just before the sun rises as guests meet up at the main lodge area for a cup of coffee or tea and freshly baked muffin before the three hour morning game drive begins at first light, which includes a midway coffee/tea break.
Upon returning to camp, enjoy a full English-style breakfast. After breakfast the day is yours to relax and at approximately 1:30 a light lunch will be served. The afternoon game drive begins about 2.5 hours before sunset. Just before sunset the game drive vehicle will stop for a special safari tradition, the sundowner. As the sun sets, take in the air, sights and sounds of the African bush while having a refreshing beverage. The drive will continue on for a short while after the sun sets, in search of the more rarely observed nocturnal animals.
Back at camp, a hearty three-course dinner is served, weather-permitting, under the stars around the campfire under the stars. After dinner, you are welcome to join us around the campfire for a night cap.
Rolbos Guest House
Come and appreciate at Rolbos Guest House our warm Hantam hospitality as well as the cultural treasures hidden in the Hantam Karoo's heart. Give us a call if you're looking for something different and a home away from home. You won't be disappointed.
Our story began more than two decades ago, in 1998, when we welcomed our first guests. Since then, Rolbos has earned a reputation for providing exceptional service and dedication to both our valued guests and the local community. After all these years, we've had the honor of welcoming visitors, corporate executives, government leaders and celebrities, some of whom we are happy to call friends today. All of our services and facilities reflect our pleasant, loving and caring personality, and we can meet a wide range of needs.
Our Accommodation
We provide breakfast, home cooked meals and entire catering services for individuals, small parties or even corporate occasions.
The air-conditioned en-suite guest rooms as well as the 3 star self-catering holiday suites in our Namaqua guesthouse provide you with a pleasant stay.
Our child-friendly Rolbos offers you an oasis along the road on your journey from Cape Town to the Kalahari whilst travelling through the Northern Cape of South Africa!
Roodenburg House
Built in 1882, Roodenburg House is a luxurious guesthouse in Cape Town's leafy southern suburb of Rondebosch, with fabulous mountain views and a short distance away from local amenities, sights, attractions and facilities. Our historic house offers international standards of comfort and service for the discerning guest. You will remember our guesthouse for its luxury, privacy and excellent facilities. The perfect refuge during your stay in this beautiful city at the Cape.
Our Accommodation
All our 5 en-suite guest rooms have been beautifully decorated. The downstairs garden unit with private patio is equipped for the physically challenged guest. We also offer on the 1st floor an en-suite family unit which overlooks the swimming pool in the garden and has two interleading bedrooms.
Enjoy delicious breakfasts with mountain views and make use of our facilities comprising a gym, a guest lounge and a bar as well as conference rooms with business communication facilities and secure parking.
Our accommodation is ideally situated near tourist attractions, a host of superb golf courses, shopping and business districts. We offer you the perfect location and the ideal base for leisure or business travel and to combine the two.
Royal Taste Of Africa Guest House
Promising comfortable accommodation in Windhoek, our Royal Taste of Africa Guest House also has a restaurant with bar which showcase African royalty and splendour by serving African and Intercontinental cuisine. Our location is unique not only because of its serenity, but also due to our proximity to a well known country club, shopping centre and the university.
Our Accommodation
All our en-suite guest rooms are air-conditioned and named after popular African countries. Choose between four room types, ranging from standard, comfort and classic to deluxe, or our self-catering unit.
Facilities
The spa and outdoor catering for individuals or functions complement our hotel-like services.
Getting to and from the airport can be one of the most stressful parts of your journey. Royal Travel and Tours helps you find your way to our guesthouse upon your arrival and will make your airport transfer a hassle free experience.
Samanene Hotel
Located in Luchelele the southern part of Mwanza City, you will find our Samanene Hotel at the shores of the Mwanza Gulf and approximately 20 kilometers from Mwanza airport.
Whether our clients are visiting us on holiday in Tanzania, just for an overnight stay or for sports events and conferences, we are dedicated to providing personalized services so that you can relax and enjoy your holiday or business trip at our beach hotel. Some of the services we provide are free high speed Wi-Fi and in room dinners should you require them. Our hotel has also access to the major city amenities in town.
Our Accommodation
Our tastefully furnished guest rooms are luxuriously appointed with modern amenities and designed to provide the ultimate comfort and convenience in simple elegance. Each double room has a modern bathroom fitted with walk in shower and the latest bathroom fixtures, with hot and cold water available throughout.
Our Restaurant
Our hotel restaurant has some of the best cuisine in Tanzania, prepared and served with a personal and professional touch! The kitchen is well equipped to serve a variety of cuisines such as continental, Indian and African dishes. An à la carte menu, a buffet and light snacks will delight your taste buds and are available at reasonable prices. Enjoy your meal in cozy, relaxing surroundings served by our professional staff who are always ready to greet you with a great smile.
The warm inviting ambience of our restaurant offers a perfect atmosphere for entertainment to our guests. It is ideal for a coffee break where freshly ground and brewed espresso, cappuccino and filtered coffee are served. And last but not least, our well-equipped bar offers many varieties of both imported and local drinks, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Feel free to order your favourite drink from our well trained staff.
Samara Karoo Reserve
Welcome to a unique BIG5 African safari experience 55 km from Graaff-Reinet in South Africa's Great Karoo semi-desert. Samara Karoo Reserve is an award-winning conservation journey in a heart-stoppingly beautiful setting. Born in 1997 of a desire to restore the Great Karoo to its former glory, this private game reserve has pioneered the rewilding of a landscape that had been turned over to agriculture for the best part of three centuries.
Assembling 11 farms totalling 67,000 acres, Samara’s founders vowed to restore the magic of this place, embarking on an ambitious programme of land restoration and wildlife reintroduction. Today, thousands of wild animals roam this born-again wilderness and Samara is working with local stakeholders to extend the conservation ethic to over 3 million acres. 26 guests at a time are invited to join Samara’s conservation journey and help to shape it for the future.
Whether you want to go on safari with the whole family or on foot, you are looking for a romantic retreat and want to sleep under the stars, have a bush picnic or would like to celebrate a special occasion or even experience the game reserve on a mountain bike, Samara is a BIG 5 game reserve where guests get their own private piece of Africa to play in.
Luxury Accommodation
Two intimate, five-star and owner-run lodges, with a true sense of place and sleeping 26 people, offer a quintessentially warm Karoo welcome, with myriad activities on offer to explore, entertain and educate. Whilst on safari at Samara you will bask in the exclusivity of being one of few people in a vast wilderness of the African bushveld.
The Karoo Lodge
Encircled by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, the lovingly renovated farmhouse sits in perfect harmony with its wild surrounds and lies on the first property bought by the Tompkins family when they started Samara in 1997. Combining modern day comforts with a rustic and welcoming feel, Karoo Lodge is the perfect place to relax and allow the tranquillity of the Karoo to envelop you – on the wide verandah in summer or by the cosy fire in winter. With 9 double rooms of varying sizes, it caters for individual travellers, couples and families.
The Manor House
Contemporary style meets Karoo living in the Manor House which can also be booked exclusively. This luxury villa offers a contemporary take on Karoo living, sleeping up to 8 guests in comfort and style. The villa opens up into two living areas and two smaller breakaway lounging alcoves. In summer large glass doors are cast wide open to the patio, with a large infinity pool, and in the winter months you can unwind by the fireplace where a crackling fire burns. Dining takes places in a well-appointed dining room adjacent to the comfortable bar area. There is also a small breakfast room next to the kitchen, which can double up as a study.
When the weather is fair, candlelit dinners are set up on the verandah, on the lawn under the purple-flowered Jacaranda tree or out in the bush beneath a star-studded sky. A Karoo-style boma, fashioned out of an old water reservoir, is the perfect place for pre-dinner drinks around the fire.
Reconnecting with Nature
Regenerating South Africa's Great Karoo region through rewilding and responsible tourism - In staying at Samara, every guest plays a role in safeguarding the landscape in perpetuity. Yet for those who visit, Samara’s magic extends beyond its conservation importance. To immerse oneself in this soulful landscape of infinite horizons is to experience a recalibration of the frantic modern mindset and a deep reconnection with nature.
Our aim is for every guest to leave Samara Karoo Reserve empowered by the healing energy of nature, having reconnected with what's truly important.
Sibuya Game Reserve
After arriving at the reception of our breathtakingly beautiful and malaria-free Sibuya Game Reserve in Kenton-on-Sea, you embark on a 45 minute boat cruise along the Kariega River. Sibuya is one of the country’s most unique safari destinations. From its reception near the ocean, it is unique in that it has more navigable river than any other game reserve in South Africa. Consequently, with nearly 400 different species, as a birding destination it is hard to beat. It is also a sanctuary to an abundance of diverse wildlife from elephants to otters, and almost everything in between, including the Big Five, which guarantees you fantastic game-viewing experiences.
Our Accommodation
We offer accommodation in two luxury tented camps as well as superb cuisine. On arrival at either the Forest Camp or River Camp, you will settle first into your luxury en-suite tent on a raised wooden deck, and then proceed to a scrumptious buffet-style lunch. With just four tents at River Camp or eight luxury tents at Forest Camp, our guests are ensured of a secluded and personalised stay.
Almost exclusively run on solar power, both camps do not make allowance for Wi-Fi, air conditioning, fans, hairdryers and the like. Guests are invited to relax and enjoy the simplicity of life without these modern conveniences. We highly recommend if you require these extra features choose rather to stay at our secluded and luxurious bush lodge which has grid electricity and caters to these needs.
Guests staying at our luxury, thatched bush ldge, lying in a pristine valley just outside the main reserve, enjoy a short transfer with their guide in a game drive vehicle from the river to their lodge where a delicious buffet-style lunch awaits. As the bush lodge has only five suites, you will be spoilt by the professional and friendly, ensuring a memorable stay.
Activities
Sibuya’s extremely knowledgeable and professional guides share their passion on personalised and informative game drives, a variety of relaxing or exciting activities and exclusive boat trips. Relax afterwards by the pool or in a hammock.
Volunteering
As part of a gap year, a sabbatical or eco travelling, the Sibuya Wilderness Experience offers volunteers the unique and exciting opportunity to get behind the scenes and involved with the conservation efforts of Sibuya Game Reserve. This is the perfect eco volunteer program for you, if you are looking for a meaningful travel opportunity abroad that puts your passion for nature, environment and wildlife to good use, trying to make a difference.
Stay @ Swakop
We are your perfect accommodation solution when visiting Swakopmund. Stay @ Swakop caters for the traveller who appreciates the understated elegance that we have become known for. Our guesthouse lies in a quiet street of our historic town, yet it is only a three minutes' drive from the city centre or the beach (2.5 km). You don't require transport since we offer a shuttle service to town and the beach; however, should you have your own transport, we provide secure parking facilities on our premises. The most stunning attraction of our Swakopmund establishment is the fact that it is situated so close to the beautiful dunes of the Namib Desert, which is said to be one of the oldest deserts in the world and further inland it boasts the highest dunes worldwide.
Swakopmund has much to offer. It seems like a little desert oasis with its palm-lined streets and small-town vibe. You will find lots to do and discover in and around this little desert town. We can assist you with booking the most exciting activities within the dunes or on the water and the town itself has many coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques and curio shops to browse through.
Our Accommodation
Our accommodation facilities are amongst the best on offer in Swakopmund. Both our family rooms, the 8 twin rooms and two single rooms all provide television, Wi-Fi, safes as well as a tea and coffee station. The chic elegance of our non-smoking rooms makes you want to sleep in.
Our neat garden invites to linger a little longer, especially in the lazy afternoons when the sun warms your mood. Have a sundowner and watch the dunes change colour and shape as yet another splendid day comes to an end. You might even be lucky enough to spot the odd Springbok or jackal walking the dunes before nightfall.
Sun River Kalahari Lodge
A warm welcome to Sun River Kalahari Lodge in Upington, situated in large palm-laiden gardens on the banks of the mighty Orange River and in the heart of the Green Kalahari.
Our Accommodation
Our 4 star guesthouse is located within an upmarket residential area in Upington and provides comfortable, luxurious and affordable accommodation, either river-facing or overlooking the gardens, with all air-conditioned rooms and cottages enjoying a full range of guests services. Our location right on the river banks and the green gardens, make it feel like a small oasis in comparison to the surrounding Kalahari. The 25 comfortable and spacious en-suite rooms and cottages are luxurious and tastefully decorated with subtle African themes. A buffet breakfast is included in the accommodation rates.
Our child-friendly Sun River Kalahari Lodge offers relaxed inside and patio dining areas, both with fireplaces to add to the ambience and atmosphere. The patio dining area opens up into the garden with great views of the river, palm-fringed garden and one of our two sunny pools. Lunch and dinner are available on request and done in true Kalahari style.
This stunning venue comfortably also accommodates up to 30 conference guests, including full conference equipment available and lunches, tea/coffee as well as snack breaks are catered for.
Other facilities include a stunning riverside terrace, barbecue areas, a fully licensed bar as well as a laundry service and ample parking.
Our management as well as our attentive staff are highly trained individuals with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. We are looking forward in welcoming you and to spoil you with our warm hospitality and efficient service.
Swakopmund Plaza Hotel
Surrounded by a number of historic buildings and restaurants, the Swakopmund Plaza Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Swakopmund.
Accommodation
Overnight guests can choose between 6 room types including stylish comfort rooms, suites, family rooms as well as a unique luxury suite. All en-suite rooms offer air-conditioning, free Internet and many modern comforts you would expect from a hotel.
For your relaxation after a day of exploring our beautiful Namib region, after long hours of travelling or working, we have a lounge and bar on the ground floor as well as a roof top terrace which offer fantastic views over the city of Swakopmund.
Dining
Enjoy your breakfast that is served in our bistro on the ground floor, and/or a light lunch which is available in the afternoon.
Conferencing & Events
The Swakopmund Plaza Hote also has a multi conference and event centre which is fully equipped with the latest technology and convertible into more than 30 setups and can cater for 6 to 240 people. The perfect venue for weddings, seminars, corporate functions, conferences, trade shows and all other kind of events. Sit down with our competent event co-ordinator and have a function tailor-made to your request. We are able to assist with accommodation and buffet meals as well when required.
For team building functions and recreational breaks we have more than 20 different activities on offer.
Our Services
Our reception is open 24 hours, 365 days a year, with a night porter from 22h00 to 07h00. Accounting issues, special services and requests can be requested here before 22h00.
Swakopmund and the surrounding area offer a variety of interesting activities so whether on land, at sea or in the air, there is certainly something for everyone! We are happy to help you decide what to do and will even book the activity for you, with pick up and drop off at the Swakopmund Plaza Hotel for your convenience.
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 Sands @ St Francis
A footstep away from the beach, a few minutes from the bustling village center and home to world class watersports and activities.
Waking to the sound of waves crashing on the beach below; enjoying the view of the surfers making the most of the waves while you enjoy a steaming cup of freshly brewed coffee on your private deck; and then slipping into the adjacent rim flow pool for a refreshing pre-breakfast swim. This is the kind of idyllic beach life that awaits visitors to the 5 star boutique hotel of The Sands @ St Francis.
Located in the picturesque seaside village of St. Francis Bay, this luxurious African beach hotel, offers five spacious en-suite bedrooms, all with uninterrupted views of the majestic Indian Ocean and the endless stretches of pristine coastline.
All bedrooms are air-conditioned and offer luxury and style. Each bedroom opens onto a private deck with stunning views of the beach and infinity pool below. The honeymoon suite offers an extra outdoor shower and Jacuzzi in its deck, from where spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed.
The glass-fronted Octagon Restaurant has a thatched roof, central fireplace and surrounding timber deck and provides a breathtaking 270 degree panoramic view of the bay. Octagon serves breakfast, light lunches and a la carte dinners. St Francis Bay is situated close to the Eastern Cape’s many malaria-free game reserves.
About St. Francis Bay
Discover the unique and exclusive paradise of St Francis Bay which lies at the start of the world famous Garden Route and draws people nationally and internationally as both residents and visitors.
Our seaside village offers not only glorious beaches, excellent water-sports and a leisurely lifestyle but all the magical beauty of its unspoilt surroundings makes this a uniquely styled town.
Situated in the Kouga district of the Eastern Cape it is midway between Port Elizabeth and Knysna. The area is surrounded by the Baviaanskloof mountain range and offers a delightful escape from the pressures of daily life in a heaven of peace and tranquillity. Once you experience this lifestyle, it becomes a precious memory to cherish forever.
The Springbok Lodge
Nestled in the heart of the historic KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields, the Big 5 Nambiti Reserve and Springbok Lodge offer you a chance to unwind in a picture-perfect bush setting, 24 km northeast of uMnambithi. Well positioned off the N3, the main route between Johannesburg and Durban, our lodge is a four-and-a-half hour drive from the busy metropolis of Johannesburg and a mere three-and-a-half hours from the aromatic coastal city of Durban. The breath-taking mountains of the central Drakensberg lie an easy one-and-a-half hours’ drive away. Making the lodge even more accessible is the 1.2 km landing strip for light aircraft and helicopters can comfortably land directly at the lodge.
Whether Springbok Lodge is your intended destination or the base from which to explore the surrounding Battlefields and Drakensberg you will be assured an exceptional stay and safari experience - the lodge continues to achieve its AA Superior Accommodation Accreditation since 2009.
Our Accommodation
While the Big Five experience alone is enough to attract visitors, all guests staying at our child-friendly Springbok Lodge leave with a different idea of “camping”… we call it glamping!
Of our 21 luxury en-suite tents are 13 standard two sleepers and 8 family units (4 sleepers). In total we can sleep 58 guests offering 5-star equivalent opulence out in the African bush. In recent years whilst adding more tents and renovating some of the older ones we have gone with the option of replacing the canvas walls of the tents with brick and mortar. Of these newer tents there are five luxury standard tents and two luxury family units.
Relax in the pool overlooking the bush or in the open-plan thatched guest lounge where you will also find the bar.
Breakfast (sometimes even set up in the bush), lunch and dinner are provided daily. On fine summer nights and balmy winter evenings we will treat you to an outdoor buffet-style dinner around a crackling fire in our African boma, an experience which is sure to be one of many highlights of your stay.
The Game Reserve & Activities
Our Springbok Lodge is situated in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve, a conservancy offering 22 000 acres of pristine, Malaria-free bushveld. The Reserve is home to the Big Five, as well as cheetah, hippo and over 30 species of plains game. Nature lovers will enjoy the area’s biodiversity, with Thornveld and majestic Acacia trees complementing extensive grasslands which mirror the plains of Central Africa. The abundant natural water system, with perennial rivers and the beautiful waterfall and cascades on the Sundays River, makes for a unique sanctuary, attracting several rare bird species and an enviable array of raptors and vultures.
Feast your senses on the magnificent sights, sounds and smells of this untouched African bush. With every dawn, renew your bond with nature as you embark on a safari with your experienced and knowledgeable field guide. Other activities include guided Big 5 bush walks, self-guided walks within the lodge's fenced area, fishing, volleyball and croquet, board games and on prior arrangement a Zulu dance performance, battlefield tours, leisurely drives to the Drakensberg, golfing, a helicopter flight or hot air ballooning and more.
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.
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 House Bed & Breakfast
Centrally located in the Eastern Cape Province, our Tranquil House boasts three elegantly modernized guesthouses / Bed & Breakfast units at 10 and 121 Berry Street as well as at 851 College Avenue. These residences offer gracious accommodation in Komani (previously Queenstown), warm hospitality and exceptional care by your hosts.
If you are looking for peace and quiet in a beautiful country setting, with fine touches in hospitality and the Hangklip Mountain as our small town's backdrop - look no further and be our guest!
Our Accommodation
Each of Tranquil House's air-conditioned, spacious double rooms is tastefully decorated and features: DSTV (satellite television), an en-suite bathroom with a shower, coffee and tea facilities, a standard double bed with an electric blanket (on request an additional single bed can be fitted to some of the rooms) as well as a bar fridge, a microwave oven and a work station for business travellers.
At our premises in College Avenue we also offer a swimming pool.
On the menu we have both an English and Continental breakfast as well as dinner on prior arrangement. Our mouth watering traditional cooking is served generously.
After being overlooked as a holiday destination for many years, interest in Komani has begun to develop as more and more visitors discover the unmatched beauty of the landscapes surrounding our town as well as the numerous attractions and activities on offer. Tranquil House B&B provides ideal accommodation not only for holiday makers but also for travellers with any business to do in the surrounding districts.
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.
umVangati House
Tucked away in the heart of the Blyde River Canyon, one of South Africa's most glorious scenic destinations, our owner-run umVangati House is sure to restore your sense of peace from the moment you check in. Nature is showing off her beauty here and silence is abundant.
Understated elegance greets visitors to umVangati House, where a warm welcome sets the ambiance. Our intimate retreat offers friendly service, privacy and exclusivity. Whether it’s for a special occasion like a honeymoon or anniversary, or if only to escape for a weekend, our guesthouse immediately cuts you off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This is the ideal haven for those seeking to slow down, de-stress and repose.
Our Accommodation
A rare blend of spacious luxury, modern guest facilities and the surrounding tranquil mountainous setting await you at our guesthouse which is situated 33.6 km southwest of Hoedspruit and has been fitted completely with solar power in February 2024.
Choose between five stylish and air-conditioned guest units. Wooden walkways lead to the three separate and spacious Mountain View Suites, positioned for privacy and dramatic views of the mountain and a watering hole. The décor echoes the simple tranquillity only nature can offer. At dusk, a sundowner can be enjoyed on your private deck while being entranced by the ever changing colours of the sky and mood of the magnificent mountain as the sun slips into the time slot of tomorrow.
The Queen and King guest rooms are situated next to each other at the main house with private entrances and views of the lush African bush.
A scrumptious breakfast is served on the patio at the main house where you can feast on both the food and the breathtaking view. Our impressive, domed walk-in wine cellar is available for romantic private dinners on request.
Activities
Whether you are a leisure or corporate traveller, you cannot help but fall in love with the breathtaking views found in this area. Wake up each day to take in the iconic mountain views, before exploring the beauty of valleys, mountains, lush bush and awe-inspiring landscapes, and choose from a myriad of things to see, do and experience, such as boat trips, rafting or hot air ballooning. Or simply escape to feel the soft breeze on your face, soak up the fresh mountain air and unwind at umVangati House.
Whether you are exploring the breathtaking scenery of the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, the Panorama Route and the Lowveld, or getting acquainted with African wildlife on a day trip with a safari in Kruger National Park, our centrally located guesthouse is an ideal base to discover this magnificent region. We are also situated close to numerous attractions such as an interesting animal rehabilitation.
Stargazing at umVangati House is phenomenal. How better to end a blissful day in Africa, but to sit reflecting under the star studded-canopy of the African sky, the vastness of infinite galaxies stretching before you.
When time comes for you to leave, you will feel a special connection with nature, rested and invigorated by its nourishing silence, ready to take on life again in this busy world of ours.
Vingerklip Lodge
A place of mystery, wind-sculpted rocks and far horizons! Our marvellous Vingerklip Lodge nestles in a timeless valley on the 3000 ha Farm Bertram that is surrounded by a game fence helping us to protect and preserve the wildlife.
One of the most dramatic rock formations in Namibia is the 35m high pillar of rock, the Vingerklip or Finger of Stone, which is visible from the lodge and stands proudly above this valley in the ancient landscape known as the Ugab terraces.
Our Accommodation
Our child-friendly Vingerklip Lodge offers 12 thatched double unit bungalows comprising 24 en-suite rooms which are individually furnished and equipped to satisfy all travellers' requirements. Each air-conditioned unit has a private terrace to complete the atmosphere of relaxation and tranquillity. Eight of the units offer loft accommodation for two children each.
Our Facilities
Our 1600 ha private reserve has three waterholes in various locations around the lodge with the main waterhole being flood lit at night. Various types of wild animals, including giraffes, eland antelopes, zebras, kudus, oryx, springboks, impalas, warthogs, baboons and steenboks, frequently visit the waterholes and are also often spotted when following the walking trails.
On top of the Plateau Mountain, fine wines and refreshing, locally brewed beer is served at our restaurant, complimenting our gourmet cuisine and buffet in the spacious dining area. A sheltered sundowner veranda offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the unmatched splendour of a Namibian sunset.
Our Vingerklip Lodge also offers two swimming pools where you can spend lazy afternoons. For those who prefer a more luxurious and warmer form of relaxation, the Jacuzzi is open to guests at their convenience.
Vredenburg Manor House
Dating back to the 1800s, our Cape Dutch styled guesthouse in Somerset West also is a wedding and function venue as well as a conference centre in the Cape Winelands. We are just 12 km from Stellenbosch and about 40 km from Cape Town. Enjoy German speaking hosts.
Our Accommodation
We offer five spacious guest rooms and two cottages. Both cottages are fully equipped with a fully fitted modern kitchen, thus giving you the opportunity to book the cottages as self-catering or bed and breakfast. Vredenburg Manor House features an exotic garden, watered by borehole and greywater, and an outdoor swimming pool with lots of space to unwind and soak up the sun whilst enjoying a view of the Hottentot’s Holland Mountain Range.
The elegantly decorated rooms offer the most comfortable super king size beds with pure Egyptian cotton bedding, ample seating, satellite TV with more than twenty channels, coffee stations with an espresso machine and a mini bar fridge. All rooms and cottages are air-conditioned and have underfloor heating.
Our property is close to a variety of restaurants and bars. Dinner, packed lunches and special diet menus are available on request and which we gladly serve in beautiful surroundings.
