Cape Heritage Hotel is a charming hotel in a fantastic, central location. This historical building has been carefully renovated with the greatest attention to detail. Each of its 15 rooms is individually furnished and features a canopy bed, original light fittings and warm toned walls, all combined with more modern elements such as the luxury bathrooms.

The hotel offers standard rooms, luxury rooms and a junior suite. The Cape Heritage Hotel has an on-site restaurant situated in its own courtyard, which is also popular with the locals. Old vines grow against the walls and the old wooden stools and excellent service are an instant hit with guests.

Cape Heritage Hotel is situated on Bree Street, within walking distance of the waterfront, and ideally located for exploring Cape Town on foot. The young and the young at heart will find themselves at the very centre of South African vibrancy here, particularly at weekends.

Set amidst vineyards on the edge of Franschhoek, only a short walk from the heart of the village, La Clé Village and Lodge can be booked either by room or exclusively. The cuisine is dynamic and fresh, from local-style 'braais' to laden breakfast tables, personalised picnics and private dining.

Modern styling meets the classic charm of a traditional Cape Dutch home at the La Clé Lodge. Spend intimate time together at the Lodge in any of the five exquisitely comfortable en-suite bedrooms, or book it as a villa for a family and friends getaway. La Clé Lodge offers expansive views, a tennis court, putt and chip lawn and helipad.

At La Clé, individual rooms can be booked in the main building (lodge) or private villas in La Clé Village. The distance between the lodge and the individual villas is about 10 minutes walk. La Clé Village consists of four villas: Grange (3 bedrooms), Manoir (2 bedrooms), Galerie (2 bedrooms) and Domain (4 bedrooms).

The area around Cape Town is home to some of South Africa's most famous wine-producing regions, including Constantia (the oldest), Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. In 1688, French Huguenot refugees settled in the small valley of Franschhoek, bringing their affinity to great wine and fantastic food with them.

Today, it is home to several famous wineries and some of South Africa's best restaurants. The landscape is as vibrant as the village is picturesque. The main street is lined with boutique shops, galleries, cafés and chocolatiers, and well worth an after-dinner stroll.

Forest Lodge is a masterpiece of sophisticated and contemporary design, reflecting the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The clean lines, high ceilings and large windows frame and accentuate the incredible sweeping views across the rolling hills of fynbos and the whale sanctuary of Walker Bay beyond.

The 16 freestanding luxury suites are accessed via an cobbled pathway beneath the ancient forest canopy. The suites come with large glass windows, a fireplace and lounge, en-suite bathroom with additional outdoor shower and a deck with fantastic panoramic views. Two of the suites have a private plunge pool on the deck (no additional costs).

The main lodge features a variety of elegant dining venues, a bar, lounge, curio shop and conference centre. Spacious wooden decks and an infinity pool beckon you to relax, unwind and enjoy the soothing tranquility. As the evening descends, cosy fireplaces and subtle lighting create a warm, romantic atmosphere for the perfect dining experience.

Grootbos Garden Lodge is your second lodge option in the reserve.

There are also two private villas on offer that include a private guide, chef and butler. The choice is between Grootbos Villa Sunbird with 4 bedrooms and Grootbos Villa Fynbos with 6 bedrooms.

Situated between Hermanus and Gansbaai, Grootbos Private Reserve is nestled between a mountainous landscape and the ocean. Its elevation affords spectacular views of Walker Bay and the ocean. Hermanus and Gansbaai are considered to be one of the world's best places for whale watching, either from land or sea. Some 2000 southern right whale migrate from the Antarctic to the warmer waters here in mid June to mate, calve and rear their young.

Did you know: A baby whale measures about 6 m in length at birth and drinks up to 600 litres of mother milk per day - a fully grown right whale can grow to 17 m long and weigh up to 90 tons.

Morukuru Beach Lodge is situated at Koppie Alleen in one of Africa’s most beautiful coastal reserves, the De Hoop Nature Reserve, just south of Swellendam along the Garden Route in the Overberg region.

Morukuru Beach Lodge consists of four Ocean View Suites and the Honeymoon Suite. The Ocean View Suites are oriented towards the ocean and offer sea view, the Honeymoon Suite looks towards the dune belt (fynbos), but offers more privacy, an outdoor bathtub and a large terrace with sun loungers. All suites (90m² +) have been designed very generously and are equipped with en-suite bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, separate toilet and double washbasin. The western wing of the Beach House can be separated and is ideal for a family with two or even three children.

The facilities at Beach Lodge include a heated swimming pool and hot tub, restaurant, bar / lounge area on the first floor, a rooftop terrace and outdoor sunken lounge with fire pit. All guided activities on offer are complimentary.

There is a restaurant on the cliffs below Beach Lodge, the Bites Beach Café by Morukuru, which is open to the public.

The 36,000 ha De Hoop Nature Reserve is part of the Overberg region (Western Cape) and is located near the southern tip of Africa. De Hoop offers 51km of beaches and dunes, limestone cliffs, rock pools, wetlands and beautiful coastal fynbos. De Hoop conservation area is a World Heritage Site.

Self-Drivers need to observe the reserve's opening times, the gates open at 7am and close at 6pm. Driving time from Capetown is about 3.5 hours. The private Morukuru Ocean House is about a 10min walk away.

Housed in a national monument building full of character, The Old Rectory is a modern boutique hotel close to some of Plettenberg’s winning, golden beaches. Built in 1777 by the Dutch East India Company, the original Cape Dutch features have been kept true to its roots with a thatched roof, clean white-washed walls and beamed ceilings, which provide a historical topping to the otherwise modern design.

Each of the 18 luxury suites differs in layout. The décor is bright, contemporary and calming. Garden Suites are accessed from a stone path, have a rain shower and their own private garden. Closer to the pool, the Pool Suites have freestanding bathtubs and a terrace. From a back garden gate, you can walk to the golden sands of Hobie Beach in just two minutes – at night you can even hear the ocean waves from some of the suites.

There’s a spa in a historic little chapel for traditional massage therapies and beauty treatments. A sparkling pool with decking to lounge around and an in-house bar and restaurant offer enough dining and leisure options that you don’t need to leave the property, but close proximity to the town’s attractions make exploring just as easy.

Located in the heart of „Plett“ (Plettenberg Bay) along the famous Garden Route, The Old Rectory is just a very short stroll from some of Plett’s most pristine beaches.

It is a 2,5 hours drive from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth.

Ukhozi Lodge is located in the west of the Kariega Reserve not far from the Main Lodge. The ten existing rooms with terrace and plunch pool offer a lot of comfort and a natural experience in a private and pleasant atmosphere. The rooms can be cooled or heated, the bathroom is equipped with double washbasin, shower and free-standing bathtub.

There are five different accommodations; Kariega Main Lodge and The Homestead are particularly suitable for families, Settlers Drift, Ukhozi and River Lodge offer more peace and exclusivity.

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The Kariega Game Reserve is a picturesque game reserve in the Eastern Cape with vast valleys, mountains and forests. The 10,000 hectares are privately owned and managed.

Kariega is located about 1,5 hours from Port Elizabeth and 30 minutes drive from the coastal town of Kenton-on-Sea.

All animals of the Big Five family live in the Kariega area – lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalos. Of course, you will also see other wild animals such as giraffes, zebras, warthogs and many different kind of antelopes. Two large rivers, Kariega and Bushman‘s River, meander through the landscape and offer excellent bird watching.