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Luxury Accommodation On a Lake, Lagoon or River

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On a Lake, Lagoon or River Accommodation Guide

Lake, lagoon and river: Canoe trips, water sports and wildlife - these are all part of the quiet enjoyment of lakeside living.

Listen to the bird calls as you sip your sunset drink or take a cruise downriver and admire the meandering views and wetlands ecosystems.

Portfolio offers luxury accommodation on the shores of lakes and lagoons...

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Wellness spa offering water therapies and beauty treatments

Prestige - Ultimate levels of decor, indulgent comforts and unrivalled personal service

Proud participant for 5 years.

African Vineyard Guest House

Upington

6 Rooms

PPS from R 684

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Situated on the largest inhabited inland island in South Africa, African Vineyard is the ideal place from which to experience the Green Kalahari in the Northern Cape. They are...

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Great comfort - Friendly service that goes the extra mile, with thoughtful touches and added extras

Proud participant for 11 years.

Sibuya Game Reserve, Bush Lodge

Kenton-on-Sea

River Camp - 4 Tents and Forest Camp - 8 Tents

PPS from R 3,864

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Sibuya Game Reserve is a beautifully scenic game reserve on South Africa’s malaria-free Sunshine Coast and is home to the stylish bush destination that is Sibuya Bush Lodge....

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Prestige - Ultimate levels of decor, indulgent comforts and unrivalled personal service

Proud participant for 1 years.

Tenahead Lodge and Spa

Rhodes

7 rooms

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Part of the River Hotels Group, Tenahead Lodge and Spa is nestled along the border with Lesotho, in a secluded region of South Africa where three mountain ranges meet, namely...

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Whale watching, usually between July and November

Great comfort - Friendly service that goes the extra mile, with thoughtful touches and added extras

Proud participant for 10 years.

The Anchorage

Still Bay (Stilbaai)

5 Bedrooms, Self-Catering Options

PPS from R 450

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A mere 3km from the popular seaside holiday destination of Stilbaai, the owner-run The Anchorage boasts a picturesque setting right on the Goukou River and is the perfect place...

Luxurious decor, refined extras and exceptional levels of attentive service

Proud participant for 1 years.

The Mount Knysna Boutique Hotel

Knysna

6 suites

PPS from R 1,975

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With magnificent views of the famed Knysna Heads, luxury rooms and a tranquil setting conducive to all-out relaxation, The Mount Knysna Boutique Hotel offers the ideal escape...

Golf course on the establishment or alongside

Luxurious decor, refined extras and exceptional levels of attentive service

Proud participant for 7 years.

Head Over Hills

The Heads

8 Luxury Bedrooms

Units from R 3,500

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Head Over Hills is an exclusive 5* retreat situated on the edge of the famous rocky cliffs of The Heads in Knysna. This is the ideal vantage point from which to enjoy...

Prestige - Ultimate levels of decor, indulgent comforts and unrivalled personal service

Proud participant for 20 years.

Great comfort - Friendly service that goes the extra mile, with thoughtful touches and added extras

Proud participant for 20 years.

Makakatana Bay Lodge

Isimangaliso

5 Bush Chalets, 1 Honeymoon Chalet, 2 Family Chalets

PPS from R 5,447

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An intimate, contemporary hideaway, Makakatana is the only privately owned lodge within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, Africa’s largest natural marine...

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Proud participant for 14 years.

Amanzi Island Lodge

Leisure Isle

15 Suites

PPS from R 1,035

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On the Garden Route in Knysna, Amanzi Island Lodge is on the edge of the beautiful Knysna Lagoon, this spacious beach house offers luxury, comfort, tranquillity and spectacular...

Great comfort - Friendly service that goes the extra mile, with thoughtful touches and added extras

Proud participant for 28 years.

Belvidere Manor

Knysna

26Cottages, Self-Catering Options

PPS from R 1,200

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Basking in the beguiling tranquillity of Knysna’s lagoon lies Belvidere Manor, one of South Africa’s most romantic, and most relaxed getaways on the Garden Route....

Therapy room or rooms offering health and beauty treatments

Ghost Mountain Inn

Mkuze

70 Bedrooms and 4 Luxury Suites

PPS from R 930

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At the foot of the legendary Ghost Mountain lies the relaxed and welcoming Ghost Mountain Inn, a country hotel in the village of Mkuze on the Elephant Coast of Northern Kwazulu...

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse

Kamberg Valley

6 Bedrooms, 4 Suites, 2 Cottages. 1 self-cater Cottage nearby.

PPS from R 2,520

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If it’s legendary food, spectacular scenery and tranquillity you’re after, then Cleopatra is for you. Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse has earned global renown as a romantic...

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Proud participant for 12 years.

Amakhosi Safari Lodge

Pongola

6 River Suites, 2 Honeymoon Suites and 1 Private Villa

PPS from R 3,116

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AmaKhosi Safari Lodge “Place of the Kings” in Zulu, is ideally situated 4 hours from Durban in KwaZulu Natal and 5,5 hours from Johannesburg. On the banks of Zululand’s Mkuze...

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Proud participant for 17 years.

White Elephant Safari Lodge

Pongola

8 Luxury Safari Tents

PPS from R 3,470

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Located at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains lies White Elephant, the only lodge in South Africa to offer Kariba-like water-based safari activities, including tiger fishing and...

Under Milkwood

The Heads

16 Chalets

PPS from R 580

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Under Milkwood’s log cabins are ideally located on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon, set amongst a grove of majestic milkwood trees. The self-catering cottages offer...

Great comfort - Friendly service that goes the extra mile, with thoughtful touches and added extras

Proud participant for 17 years.

Milkwood Manor on Sea

Plettenberg Bay

13Bedrooms

Units from R 1,010

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Milkwood Manor is located on the oceanfront in Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route. Awake to the sound of breaking surf and seagull’s cry. Enjoy the Manor’s breathtaking views...

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Proud participant for 19 years.

Luxurious decor, refined extras and exceptional levels of attentive service

Proud participant for 19 years.

Vineyard Hotel & Spa

Southern Suburbs

207 rooms

With unparalleled views of the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, The Vineyard Hotel has one of the most prestigious settings in the heart of Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs. ...

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Proud participant for 22 years.

Great comfort - Friendly service that goes the extra mile, with thoughtful touches and added extras

Proud participant for 22 years.

Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

Kenton-on-Sea

10 Thatched Suites

PPS from R 5,150
Includes Meals, local drinks, activities

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Kariega Game Reserve is an internationally renowned malaria free ‘Big 5’ private game reserve situated near Port Elizabeth, thus forming a natural extension to Cape Town and...

Entabeni Safari Conservancy

84 rooms

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Entabeni Safari Conservancy, “The Place of the Mountain”, is situated in the World Heritage Waterberg Biosphere. Approximately a three hour drive north of Johannesburg, this 22...

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Proud participant for 4 years.

Kanonkop House

Knysna

6 Suites

PPS from R 1,850

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Award winning Kanonkop House is situated on the apex of Kanonkop Hill and enjoys spectacular views over the Knysna lagoon and down to the famous Knysna ‘Heads’ and the Indian...

Kosi Forest Lodge

Kosi Bay

8 Thatch Bush Rooms

PPS from R 3,120
Includes All Meals and activities

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In the unspoilt Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, on the Elephant Coast in northern KwaZulu Natal, this unique eco lodge offers the unforgettable experience of exploring the...