Chala Kigi Apartments
Discover the Namib's beauty. Situated on the border of the Namib desert, life's better at Chala Kigi, our two exclusive vacation apartments and comfortable, peaceful accommodation in Swakopmund, with views either of the famous and majestic Namib dunes and the Atlantic ocean from your window or overlooking our palm garden from your own patio.
Chala Kigi is in the centre of activity, shopping malls and restaurants within a 2 km radius, serving a range of local and international cuisine.
Our Accommodation
Each spacious en-suite apartment is fully equipped for self-catering, including a microwave, an oven and stove, as well as barbecue facilities, amongst others, and also offers a lounge area with satellite TV, a washing machine and an iron for your comfortable stay and holiday in Swakopmund.
While the smaller Garden View apartment on the ground floor can accommodate two guests and has a patio with garden access, the second, more spacious Dune View self-catering unit is situated on the first floor and can sleep four people. The latter has a spacious open-plan kitchen, a dining room, a spacious lounge with a two-sleeper couch, as well as an en-suite bedroom.
All bedrooms have double or single beds on request.
Activities
Try quad biking or dune skiing, skydiving, paragliding and kiting, biking (bikes can be hired) or fishing. Alternatively, climb the dunes or enjoy a sundowner drink and relax with a spa treatment, and so much more.
Glen Ormond Guest House
Our well-appointed country house, Glen Ormond Guest House, is located in the rolling green hills of the Midlands Meander of South Africa's province KwaZulu-Natal, where we offer the perfect combination of luxurious and comfortable accommodation in Rosetta at real value for money. Our house is situated on a remarkably beautiful property elevated above the Mooi River, between the small towns of Mooi River and Nottingham Road. We are only 7 km from the N3.
Our Accommodation
We offer suites and cottages which each accommodate two guests as well as family cottages that sleep four people.
If you take up the breakfast package, you'll be served our delicious and renowned Glen Ormond breakfast in the privacy of your cottage, or you can opt to self cater. All the cottages have excellent self-catering facilities, except for the Crowned Crane, where breakfast is always served.
All suites and cottages also have well-equipped private verandas with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, the massive Drakensberg mountains stretched out like a painting in the distance.
Strolling around Glen Ormond will reward you with sightings of our remarkable birdlife, including the exotic crowned crane. For hot days, there is a pool in which to cool off. On cooler evenings, cosy fireplaces or gas heaters will keep you warm.
Activities & Events
An easy one-hour drive from Durban and four and a half hours on the N3 highway from Johannesburg, there is much to explore and to do here.
Glen Ormond is a bird lover’s paradise. We have an astonishing array of different kinds of bird life here such as many different kinds of raptors, including the majestic crowned eagle and the glorious fish eagle. The river at the bottom of our property attracts a host of water fowl and the area is renowned for the various cranes that visit each year, including the spectacularly gorgeous crowned crane, of which the flocks have at times numbered over 100 birds! Of course, a flock of smaller birds hop around, whistling happy songs.
Fascinating local events, fabulous cuisine, revitalizing outdoor activities, over-the-top adventure sports, historic landmarks and wildlife conservation are to be enjoyed in the Midlands Meander. You can shop-till-you-drop, buy unique arts and crafts, or spend time unwinding and relaxing.
Discover our local artists or sample tankards of craft beer and eat to your heart's content at the local brewery. The enormous Midmar Dam is a 35-minute drive away and offers watersports as well as game viewing. We gladly arrange golf, fly-fishing, horse riding, a tour of the Battlefields, hot air ballooning or a treetop tour for you.
Hideaway Guest House
Located on the main road into the picturesque town of Knysna and with Knysna estuary views, Hideaway Guest House in Knysna has been graded with 4 stars by the TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa).
Whether you are a leisure or business traveller or just wanting to move your "office" to a less stressful environment, consider Hideaway Guest House as your home-away-from-home. The ever changing moods of the Knysna estuary or the stunning Knysna forests, nature has taken the time to restore itself.
Welcome to your home-away-from-home whilst travelling along the well-known Garden Route!
Our Accommodation
We are sure that after your short or long journey to Knysna on South Africa's stunning Garden Route you will be more than ready for a cup of tea, coffee, glass of wine or a cold beer. Sit and relax for a few minutes and get to know your hosts, previous owners and now managers. You will be introduced to all that the town and the surrounding areas have to offer.
The recently renovated guest house has 7 well-appointed en-suite double or single rooms ranging from Executive with lagoon view to Standard without lagoon view and providing every modern convenience you may need, including NETFLIX and a complimentary tea/coffee tray which is refilled daily.
For the business traveller - and all other visitors to Hide Away - our complimentary uncapped, high speed Wi-Fi is available in all areas.
Chill out by the small swimming pool or watch the sun set from the veranda with a glass of wine and possibly catch a glimpse of the elusive Knysna Lourie (a turaco). The town centre and the Knysna waterfront are within easy walking distance - approximately 1.5 km. Safe, secure off-street parking caters for most vehicles including an 18 seater mini bus and trailer.
With numerous restaurants and coffee shops in the area you will be spoilt for choice and this after enjoying an excellent breakfast in the dining room overlooking the Knysna Estuary.
Activities
Amazing beaches where you can walk or run for kilometres, or just take in the sunshine. As for the Knysna forests that surround our town, there are many hiking trails as well as mountain bike routes to discover - so bring your bicycle along or you can hire one here in town on arrival.
If you are needing any reservations to be made for either activities or restaurants, these will be dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Make Knysna your base as you travel along the Garden Route. Unpack, catch up on laundry and simply relax at Hideaway instead of having to pack up and move on every morning to your next destination.
Kramersdorf Guesthouse
For your comfortable stay in Namibias popular coastal city, we offer you at our Kramersdorf Guesthouse the perfect accommodation in Swakopmund. Completely renovated end of 2018, our child-friendly guesthouse is named after one of Swakopmund’s oldest suburbs which is situated just east of the centre of town. This suburb is popular with the locals because it has more sunshine than the other suburbs located closer to the ocean which tend to be quite misty. You can reach the centre of town in 15 minutes on foot and in 5 additional minutes you are at the beach. You will find an abundance of shops and restaurants along the way.
Our Accommodation
Strong, free Wi-Fi internet is available throughout the guesthouse. Choose between 7 guest rooms. In addition to one suite and four double rooms of which one can be converted into a twin room, we also have three family rooms available, sleeping three or four guests respectively.
All our very spacious and bright rooms are newly refurbished, non smoking and have coffee / tea facilities as well as a small safe. Apart from the double / twin rooms each guest unit also offers a sitting area and a desk.
The Suite - The garden facing suite has a patio measuring 35 square metres and an extra-long king size bed as well as an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and double basin.
Double/Twin Rooms - Each of these guest rooms has an en-suite bathroom and a comfortable, extra-long queen or twin/king bed.
Family Rooms - All our child-friendly rooms are located on the upper level. Each measures 40m2 and has a walk-in shower as well as a double basin, extra long bed, one king size and one or two single beds.
We also gladly supply a baby cot on request. Come visit us with the entire family and feel right at home in our child-friendly accommodation in Swakopmund.
Le Petit Paris
With only 300 meters walking distance from the main street, restaurants and shops, Le Petit Paris is ideally situated to explore the delights that Franschhoek has to offer. Relax in the tranquil atmosphere surrounding our guesthouse, created by lavender walkways, water fountains and lush green trees. Surrounded by dramatic mountains, this is your ideal getaway destination within the Cape Winelands at any time of the year.
Come and stay with us as we take you back in time for an enchanting walk through cobble stoned gardens and join us in our extraordinary journey that brought us to the fascinating and beautiful village of Franschhoek. Our mountain getaway offers exquisite cuisine, romantic dinners and many coffee shops in the area.
Our Accommodation
Gently wake up to the aromatic smell of coffee brewing. After a scrumptious breakfast, enjoy quiet time in the garden and listen to the sounds of indigenous birds singing along to the melody of the trickling garden stream. Bask in the sun next to the sparkling blue pool or just relax under cool green vines. Alternatively, unwind in our cosy lounge overlooking the garden and catch up on some reading or much needed rest whilst enjoying a cappuccino, a glass of red wine or sherry.
Le Petit Paris offers eight beautifully decorated bedrooms to choose from. Six rooms are situated upstairs, with five of these guest suites offering exquisite mountain views as well as extra-length king sized beds which can be converted to two twin beds. Two rooms are situated downstairs with bay windows which look onto the lush garden and water feature. The two downstairs rooms and one upstairs room have extra-length, super comfortable queen-sized beds.
All our light and comfortable guest rooms have style and are spacious, with additional sitting areas and en-suite bathrooms, but each of them offers something different to make it special, from private balconies and cosy bay windows to 270 degree mountain views.
Dining
Enjoy at our inhouse restaurant gourmet pancakes, mouth-watering Belgian waffles, healthy salads and steaming cappuccinos served on a wraparound veranda with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Maison Chablis Guest House
The name "Maison Chablis" aptly translates to “the home of wine”, and is an intimate guesthouse in Franschhoek which is situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
In an effortless cultural fusion, which tastefully combines Georgian-style architecture, English country garden landscaping and classic French décor with Cape mountain vistas, our four-star Maison Chablis Guest House provides a home-away-from-home retreat that is quintessentially Franschhoek. We are less than 200 metres from bustling Huguenot Street, offering easy accessibility to our quaint town, its outstanding eateries, upmarket boutiques and the renowned Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl wine routes.
Frequented by local celebrities, business people and discerning South African and international travelers our well-appointed, exclusive establishment is surrounded by majestic mountains. Maison Chablis is not only in strolling distance from the town centre but also an easy drive to many of the Capes celebrated wine estates, world-class golf courses and unspoiled beaches. Whatever you are in the mood for, our knowledgeable staff will point you in the right direction with tailor-made suggestions.
Our Accommodation
Maison Chablis is surrounded by ancient oak trees which are set in a secluded, manicured garden featuring a pristine swimming pool. You can be assured of quiet luxury where you can completely unwind from the hustle and bustle of frenetic city life.
Each of the beautifully decorated, eight contemporary bedrooms feature an en-suite bathroom, top of the range furniture and décor, luxury embroidered linen and individual DSTV (satellite television). A sumptuous breakfast is served every morning in the gorgeous sun-filled breakfast room.
You will be well looked after with attention-to-detail service and a very special brand of warm and caring Cape hospitality. Owner James Calderwood will ensure your stay is a memorable, magnificent and peaceful one.
Our Maison Chablis Annexe is situated at 13 Berg Street just next door to our guesthouse and is a beautifully furnished Superior Double Luxury suite that has 45 sqm of space, making it spacious and comfortable for you to enjoy your time in our charming village. The unit, together with the private patio, has direct street access, so come and go as you please. Enjoy a chilled glass of your favourite wine on the sun filled patio.
Morningside Cottage
Our charming and intimate 4 star boutique bed & breakfast, Morningside Cottage, is situated in Cape Town's leafy suburb of Tokai in the Constantia Valley and centrally located on the Cape Peninsula, within easy reach of all major tourist attractions.
Set in an English garden, our renovated Cape Dutch Cottage is decorated in a country style and offers both tranquillity as well as modern amenities, including an outdoor saltwater swimming pool and off-street parking.
Our Accommodation
Tranquillity and comfort are paramount here at Morningside. We offer you eight spacious and comfortable en-suite bedrooms which are all decorated with flowers from our garden and fitted with king size beds as well as tea and coffee trays. You can choose any room to be single, twin, double or triple.
Our thatched accommodation establishment also is surrounded by beautiful trees which are home to squirrels and a variety of birds.
Enjoy breakfast by the pool in summer or by a log fire in our cozy dining area in winter. The breakfast buffet caters for all tastes.
Salty Villa
Discover our exclusive self-catering, private Salty Villa in central Swakopmund, Namibia! It is spacious and warming for those who value comfort and style. Central yet quiet and secluded, it is located a few minutes walk from the quirky town centre with its shops, restaurants, dunes and the beach - a very popular area for locals and tourists alike.
At our stylish Salty Villa you can fill up on adventure without compromising on comfort and elegance. Need to work during your stay? We have you covered as well.
Our Accommodation
Ideal for groups, families, custom retreats, surf crews and kite surfers, our upmarket villa accommodates up to 9 guests in four rooms. With its spacious upstairs loft Salty Villa is cosy, beautifully styled and set in a luscious, peaceful garden, complete with outdoor dining area, a barbeque, umbrella, sun loungers and patio under towering palm trees, as well as Fibre-optic WIFI in all areas.
The bespoke decor and furniture are inspired by Namibia’s untouched nature and wild, desolate coastline where only few surfers dot the seascape. When booking our private villa you book the entire property exclusively for your group for a minimum of 2 nights.
- The spacious en-suite Loft comes with a balcony and stunning dune view.
- The ground floor Double Room has direct and private access to the back garden and shares a bathroom (in the adjacent passage) with the twin room which has a garden view.
- The en-suite Triple Room on ground level also offers garden view and has an extra length Queen bed plus a single bed on a mezzanine level.
Digital nomads in Namibia have desks in all rooms and an office with dune view as well as a printer. Further conveniences at the villa include a coffee corner - Nespresso, Moka or French press, two fireplaces and Netflix amongst others.
Connect with our reception team for any questions, requests or activity such as surfing of course and safari bookings. After all - here, adventure literally lies on your doorstep.
Our Activities
Surf school - Whether you’re a newbie or have surfed before, experience surfing along the Skeleton Coast with our own Salty Jackal Surf School.
Surf guiding - Our local guides know how to find the best waves each day according to your preference. For the tube-lords out there, we offer strike missions to the longest barrelling wave known Skeleton Bay.
The town also offers many outdoor activities in the Atlantic ocean, in the dunes and in the air. Book your stay at our Salty Villa and experience Swakopmund from its heart.
Sunrock Guesthouse
Welcome to our Sunrock Guesthouse, a highly recommended accommodation in Kempton Park, located in a quiet, peaceful area north-east of Johannesburg. Surrounded by a beautiful garden with mature tropical trees, we offer you a home away from home under the African sun, with superior comfort and service by our multi-lingual staff. Our child-friendly guesthouse is centrally situated and a superb base for exploring the South African province of Gauteng.
Our Accommodation
Our 25 en-suite guest rooms comprise single rooms, double rooms, a 3-sleeper family room and a luxury, inter-leading two-room suite, ideal for families.
All rooms are serviced daily and are equipped with a television and 16 DSTV (satellite) channels, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. The 6-sleeper suite also has an open-plan sitting room area with a kitchenette and in addition to an en-suite bathroom a second basin and toilet. Our accommodation rates include a full breakfast daily.
Our Services & Facilities
Additional hotel-like amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool in a luscious garden with green lawns, a spa, a 24-hour gym as well as a restaurant where we serve a buffet dinner every night, and a lounge area within the open-plan, fully licenced bar which leads outside to the Boma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi in public areas and a complimentary round-trip airport shuttle which is available 24 hours. We also offer tour or ticket assistance, a souvenir shop and on-site parking.
A venue for all occasions. Whether seated guests (formal) or a cocktail set up (informal), we have a great function area that caters for 50 to 60 people.
Or host your conference in our air-conditioned conference room which can accommodate up to 35 delegates and is located away from the guesthouse and Boma to ensure privacy and confidentiality. Also make use of our business services which comprise of free Wi-Fi to all guests along with business facilities such as printing, copying and scanning as well as email access.
Tree Hyrax Guesthouse
Enjoy an authentic African experience and Kenyan hospitality at our Tree Hyrax Guesthouse which is located on the foot of Mount Kenya outside the town of Naro Moru, greater Nyeri, in a serene and quiet environment with a farm-like ambience.
At 1983 meters above sea level this is the perfect starting base for your trek to Mt. Kenya.
Our Accommodation
Make yourself at home in Africa. At our guesthouse you are no tourist, you are a part of the family. We want you to experience the authentic Kenyan lifestyle and vibes.
Relax on the veranda overlooking our stunning well kept garden where you can enjoy the peace of nature and of course the ever-singing birds, or take a refreshing dip in our swimming pool. If you're lucky you might even see the critically endangered mountain bongo (forest antelope) or some black and white colobus monkeys hanging around.
Eight comfortable en-suite bedrooms offer a good nights rest.
If you want to put up your tent or hire camping gear from us we also have a campsite on our property.
Our chef gladly cooks a traditional Kenyan meal for you, We offer bed and breakfast, half board and full board with an à la carte menu.
A communal living room, a computer room as well as a game room for children all add to your comfortable stay in Kenya.
Our Activities
If you’re ready for activity and adventure, Naru Moro can offer you lots. Go for a community visit around town, hike into the mountains and look for the animals. And for the real enthusiasts there's a chance to climb the highest peak of Mt. Kenya.
Our town is also the perfect stop-over for your visit to Samburu National Reserve, with its rare and endangered reticulated giraffe, as well as to the National Parks Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate or Aberdare where you might spot black rhino at the "salt lick"’ area.
If you want to discover Kenya or East Africa on your own hire a reliable four-wheel-drive vehicle from 4x4 Kenya LTD, our budget camper rental company in Nairobi, offering off-road vehicles with camping equipment for good value of money which you can also hire right here at our guesthouse. Adventures await!
Welgekozen Country Lodge
Set on an 8 acre estate near the historic town of Piet Retief, officially eMkhondo, Welgekozen Country Lodge is a traditional Cape Dutch style property and a quiet country guesthouse in a park-like garden, with a swimming pool and lots of tall oak trees, of which some are over 60 years old.
This beautiful accommodation establishment has an ambience of tranquillity in its country surroundings and can accommodate a variety of tastes. The house was built by the son of Generaal Kemp, a Boer war general.
With the central location, close to the border with eSwatini, it offers you the ideal stop over on your journey from Kruger National Park or Johannesburg to Durban on KwaZulu-Natal's south coast and back.
The ambiance, decor, cleanliness and friendly service will ensure your stay is a memorable one. We speak English, Afrikaans and Dutch.
