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4 Rivers Floating Lodge

4 Rivers Floating Lodge is at one with the natural order and engages the local community in promoting and fostering the soft tread of an environmentally aware footprint. The lodge offers an immersive experience for its guests whereby accommodation includes tented villas which float on the Tatai river. Each of the 12 tented villas is furnished and decorated with top-quality materials that bring a whole new meaning to luxury in nature. Guests can enjoy all of the comforts they would expect from a world-class resort, including a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a minibar. Guests can relax on the large and private sun-lounger balconies as they view the ever-changing kaleidoscope of colours that define the Kingdom of Wonders.

Sala Lodges

Smitten with the charm of this architecture during their Cambodian peregrinations, the founders of Sala Lodges have reunited eleven houses dating from 1956 to 1985 in order to create a unique hotel and village. Frequently destined to disappear, the houses have consequently been preserved and benefit from a new lease of life. Amidst a dense jungle undergrowth sprout these unique and culturally correct wooden buildings on stilts. As a family, lovers or with friends, everyone finds a place which fulfils their requirements for luxury and intimacy. The thoughtful staff at Sala Lodges know how to make all this happen so that each and everyone’s stay is unforgettable and unique.

La Folie Lodge

La Folie Lodge is a charming ecolodge located on Don Daeng, a car-free island facing Champasack Town. Don Daeng in Lao translates to “Red island” and is reputable for its outstanding and unmissable sunsets. Offering visitors a peaceful haven away from the bustle of inner city tourism, the Red Island is located within the UNESCO protected area of the Vat Phou. As well as delighting in utmost comfort at the sustainable lodge, discover the best of Southern-Laos traditional lifestyle, as La Folie Lodge places guests in the centre of an authentic region.

The Oyster Box

Situated in Umhlanga, The Oyster Box is a stylish and sophisticated hotel which offers guests breathtaking views across the sparkling Indian Ocean and famous Umhlanga lighthouse. Well established, the hotel has been open since 1947 and has the care of the guest down to a fine art. Guests staying here will always be greeted with a smile, and leave feeling relaxed and well looked after.
There are a variety of suites and villas where guests can stay, all individually decorated with classic and elegant decor, and guests can choose from a garden facing suite or a sea facing suite. After a day spent relaxing on the sandy beach or exploring the lively town, guests can return to the hotel for a gourmet dinner in one of three restaurants, each offering unique and delicious dining experiences, followed by a late-night drink from one of three bars, overlooking the glistening ocean and wide starry sky above.

Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge

Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge is located within the diverse and beautiful Manyoni Private Game Reserve. With only 8 safari suites, a personalised and exclusive service can be given to guests even when at full capacity. The suites are luxurious and spacious, filled with natural light and with private balconies and pools, which offer sweeping views over the bushveld below and the rugged Lebombo Mountains. Guests can begin their day by exploring the reserve during sunrise on a game drive, spend their afternoons indulging in a massage before heading back out into the bush on an afternoon game drive, and enjoy evenings sat around the crackling fire pit in the boma, feasting on delicious food before relaxing in their private pool gazing over the moonlit mountains and star-filled sky.

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge lies within the heart of the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, which is home to over a thousand endangered white rhino. The only private lodge in the reserve, Rhino Ridge Lodge offers guests a luxurious stay where they can make the most of their time in the South African wilderness. The 18 well-appointed and air-conditioned rooms stand on a ridge that offers sweeping, uninterrupted views of the verdant scenery which can be admired from each of the rooms’ private decks. Guests can enjoy incredible wildlife viewing from the comfort of the lodge, and game drives take off from their front door, meaning no game-viewing time is lost.

Bambu Resort

Offering guests and travellers the ultimate accommodation experience in one of the sixteen luxurious guest rooms, the Bambu Battambang resort is a boutique resort embracing the traditional architecture native to the region. Designed with the intention of combining all that was best in the local Khmer and French colonial architecture, the resort invites guest to embrace the authentic culture while experiencing maximum comfort and convenience. Additionally, the Bambu Hotel was constructed with sustainability in mind, utilising local labour and local materials, perfect for any traveller interested in ecotourism.

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is located in the luscious midlands in the diverse Kwa-Zulu Natal province of South Africa. Situated in the rolling foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, guests will be surrounded by colourful gardens, winding rivers, and towering mountains. The suites at the farmhouse are quirky and colourful, each designed in a unique style, with two self-catering villas which can accommodate larger groups or families.
Spend your days hiking in the surroundings, immersing yourself in nature, or participating in exciting activities such as a helicopter trip or visiting local craftsmen. Return to the farmhouse for a meal to remember – a gourmet 5-course dinner made with fresh and flavourful local ingredients. Guests staying here will create memories to last a lifetime.

Fugitives Drift

Fugitives’ Drift is a Natural Heritage Site which overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, where 22,000 Zulu warriors defeated the invading British troops in 1879. Guests can travel back in time with a tour of the battlefields and explore the land where the Zulu warriors defended their country. Fugitives Drift rests within a 5,000-acre game reserve which is home to an abundance of wildlife and birdlife. As well as tours of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, guests can enjoy nature walks and fishing excursions along the reserve’s 22 km of river frontage.
 
Fugitives’ Drift was fully renovated in 2017, transforming the lodge into a luxurious selection of private cottages with en-suite facilities and verandahs that offer incredible views of the sloping valleys, meandering river and sweeping plains. This historical setting also features a museum, as well as a refreshing swimming pool and library.

Thonga Beach Lodge

Thonga Beach Lodge rests on the white sandy beaches of the Maputaland Coast, nestled amongst the coastal forests and verdant grasslands and standing against a backdrop of sparkling lakes and ocean waters. The 24-bed luxury lodge enjoys an idyllic location where guests can enjoy amazing snorkelling and off-shore scuba diving experiences, as well as incredible bird watching and turtle walks during the nesting and hatching season. The suites offer guests a choice of either ocean or forest views, and are built from natural materials, designed to blend into the natural landscape and cause minimal impact. Enjoy a private stay at the edge of the world where the pristine scenery will rejuvenate and relax you.

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