The Garden Route :
Gorgeous Garden Route Journey
Set in a 90-hectare estate overlooking indigenous forest in Plettenberg Bay, Tsala Treetop Lodge is set high in the forest canopy. Each suite has a private pool suspended over the forest floor. Intimate, candlelit dining, cellars of fine wines and warm hospitality are characteristic of Tsala. Enjoy walks in the wonderful gardens, forest trails, water sports and beach activities.
Next, enjoy the delights of Hunter’s Country House, the epitome of sumptuous country living, exemplary service and acclaimed gourmet cuisine. With access to the beaches and indigenous forests of the Garden Route, it also offers beautifully decorated suites, a conservatory, forest, chapel, antique shop and a fully serviced children’s play area.
Then experience The Plettenberg, perched on a rocky headland overlooking the aquamarine Indian Ocean. Enjoy diving, tennis or golf, or look out for whales and dolphins in the bay. ‘SeaFood at The Plettenberg’ serves seafood delicacies and South African cuisine, accompanied by fine wine.
Your journey continues to Kurland a spacious Cape Dutch style residence romantically situated between sloping hills and the Indian Ocean. With vast domain dedicated to horses and polo, you can enjoy an array of activities including whale watching, mountain biking, horseback riding, polo, kayaking and more. Paying special attention to hospitality and well being, Kurland features a spa, suites with private veranda, or rooms with lofts for families.
Round off your holiday with a spectacular safari at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape - a natural conclusion to a Garden Route journey. An award-winning eco-lodge, Kwandwe offers much more than just a Big Five experience with historic, archaeological and battlefield tours, and is renowned for its wildlife experience, décor, cuisine and service excellence.
This route comes to a close in the heart of Zulu territory, north of Durban, at Hotel Izulu ,a unique residence flanked by five Bali style villas. This spacious and elegant property is scenically situated near the Indian Ocean. Each villa, sheltered amongst tropical vegetation, features a private outdoor Jacuzzi area. Visit the crocodile farm, go horseback riding or sit back and watch the dolphins. For pure indulgence visit the Impolo Spa, and for sumptuous cuisine visit the stylish GiGi’s restaurant.
The Garden Route : nearby Relais & Chateaux properties
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve
A vast wilderness flanking the banks of the Great Fish River in South Africa's Eastern Cape region, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is home to a diverse array of wildlife including the Big Five, as well as cheetah, hippo, springbok and giraffe. The soul-stirring beauty of the landscape lends its charm to all four of its modern, yet intimate lodges. The reserve is a delight to travellers young and old and provides superb game and bird viewing as well as providing habitat for protected species such as the Black Rhino and Blue Crane. After a day out on a safari vehicle or boat cruise, enjoy an in-suite massage or refreshing cocktail. Visit Kwandwe’s community centre to see first-hand how responsible tourism is enriching the lives of everyone touched by Kwandwe. ...Read more
South Africa, Grahamstown
The Plettenberg
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
The Plettenberg, situated on a rocky headland in Africa’s most spectacular coastal resort town, is the ultimate escape. The rooms, suites and villas showcase some of the most breathtaking vistas in Southern Africa. With views of the ocean, mountains and endless stretches of golden beach, The Plettenberg is situated in the heart of the adventure-rich Garden Route. This region is world-renowned for its excellent selection of outdoor activities, from dolphin and whale sightings to bungee jumping, treetop canopy tours and other exhilarating pursuits. The Plettenberg is the ideal place to both relax and unwind, or recharge and reinvigorate, through a series of sensational endeavours. The charming service, superb cuisine and the setting of this hotel combine to create the ultimate story, one of a South African seaside property unlike any other. ...Read more
South Africa, Plettenberg Bay
Kurland Hotel
Hotel and restaurant in the country
Ambassador to the finer things in life, Kurland is the ideal family and couples retreat close to Plettenberg Bay along South Africa’s spectacular Garden Route. Situated in the foothills of the Western Cape Mountains within a vast and beautiful estate, this family-run hotel offers splendid rooms in manicured garden settings, within a pristine seven hundred hectare polo estate. Glorious vistas are enjoyed from all rooms, which overlook the Tsitsikamma Mountains, paddocks, pool and gardens. The area enjoys a Mediterranean climate, making it the ideal year round destination. Kurland is within reach of secluded beaches and a great variety of activities, is full of character, has fine cuisine and staff that know the true meaning of the word “hospitality”. ...Read more
South Africa, Plettenberg Bay
