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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...

Whale watching, usually between July and November

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 3,175

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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 4,200

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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...

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 785

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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

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

Proud participant for 20 years.

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse

Kamberg Valley

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

PPS from R 2,250

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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...

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 720

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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...

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

Proud participant for 14 years.

Amanzi Island Lodge

Leisure Isle

15 Suites

PPS from R 1,325

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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...

Under Milkwood

The Heads

16 Chalets

PPS from R 650

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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 11 years.

Sibuya Game Reserve, Bush Lodge

Kenton-on-Sea

River Camp - 4 Tents and Forest Camp - 8 Tents

PPS from R 4,704

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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....

Luxurious decor, refined extras and exceptional levels of attentive service

Proud participant for 2 years.

Royal Chundu

Zambia

10 rooms at River Lodge and 4 rooms at Island Lodge

Royal Chundu is located on the winding Zambezi River with exclusive riverfront waterways for lodge guests. It is the only luxury safari lodge in Zambia that commands this kind...

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

Proud participant for 12 years.

Serendipity

Wilderness

4 Bedrooms

PPS from R 890

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Serendipity on the Garden Route in Wilderness is in a tranquil setting on the banks of the Touw River estuary which forms part of the Wilderness National Park. Walk to beaches...

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

Proud participant for 2 years.

The Elephant Camp

Victoria Falls

12 Suites

The Elephant Camp is a luxury safari camp tucked away in the teak woodland of the Victoria Falls National Park, giving guests an uninterrupted view of the breath-taking spray...

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

Proud participant for 4 years.

Kanonkop House

Knysna

6 Suites

Units from R 4,500

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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...

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

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 6,000
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...

Mogalakwena River Lodge

Alldays

4 Thatch River Chalets, 4 Lodge Rooms

Units from R 1,440

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Draped on the banks of the Mogalakwena River in the heart of the Limpopo River Valley, this gorgeous safari camp conjures a sense of ultimate tranquillity, while simultaneously...

Kosi Forest Lodge

Kosi Bay

8 Thatch Bush Rooms

PPS from R 2,700
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...

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

Proud participant for 5 years.

Moditlo River Lodge

Hoedspruit

16 Rooms

PPS from R 6,300

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Situated on 36,000 acres of African bushveld bordering the scenic banks of the Nbesi River, Moditlo Private Game Reserve offers a range of wildlife encounters and African...

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

Proud participant for 12 years.

Sani Valley Lodge

Sani Pass

11 Lodges, Self-Catering

PPS from R 1,338

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At the foot of the famous Sani Pass and bordering the renowned Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, lies the unique and tranquil Sani Valley Lodge. Surrounded by 700 hectares...

Khandizwe River Lodge

Malalane

Exclusive use self-cater lodge (4 rooms)

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Step into your own private lodge, captivatingly set on the banks of the Crocodile River with majestic views of the neighbouring Kruger National Park.This exclusive use...

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

Proud participant for 1 years.

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...

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

Proud participant for 6 years.

Jaci's Safari Lodge and Jaci's Tree Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve

Jaci's Tree Lodge - 8 "Tree House" cabins / Jaci's Safari Lodge - 8 Tented suites & 2 Private family suites

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Wildlife photographers are in luck because there's now a water-level hide in the centre of a watering hole at Jaci's Lodges. Accessible via an underwater tunnel, this is where...