Southern Africa

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. ‘Sand 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

Hunter’s Country House
Hotel and restaurant in the woods
Fragrant and colourful, Hunter’s luxuriant gardens create an idyllic setting for this opulent retreat in the heart of the Garden Route. Hunter’s combines elegance with comfort, fine service with warm hospitality; the superb gourmet cuisine, reflecting the rich diversity of South African cultures, is complemented by the finest Estate & Auction wines. Hunter’s welcomes and caters for children of all ages. ...Read more
South Africa, Plettenberg Bay

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve
Deep in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is home to 4 exceptional lodges: Great Fish River Lodge (9 suites); Ecca Lodge (6 spacious suites); Uplands Homestead (sole-use safari villa: 3 suites); and Melton Manor (sole-use safari villa: 4 suites). Kwandwe offers a combination of excellent Big Five game viewing, impeccable service and accommodation, and informative historical visits. ...Read more
South Africa, Benmore

The Plettenberg
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this exclusive hotel enjoys a world class location and provides modern, elegant accommodation. Dine at «Sand», the restaurant at The Plettenberg to enjoy seafood delicacies and our famous Karoo lamb, accompanied by the finest South African wines. Enjoy diving, tennis, golf or laze on the terraces, overlooking the Tsitsikamma mountains and watching the whales and dolphins in the Bay. ...Read more
South Africa, Plettenberg Bay

Tsala Treetop Lodge
Hotel and restaurant in the woods
Inspired by ancient African ruins, Tsala is a spectacular lodge perched within the canopy of a pristine indigenous forest. The majestic stone-masonry of the entrance gives way to an extravagant structure of timber and glass looking down on age-old trees and across rolling hills and valleys. A romantic synergy of African cultures blended with Eastern and European flavours, Tsala offers superb pan-African cuisine and outstanding service. ...Read more
South Africa, Plettenberg Bay

Hotel Izulu
Hotel and restaurant in town
In the heart of Zulu territory, north of Durban, a fine residence flanked by five Bali style villas, each featuring a private outdoor jacuzzi area, enjoys a unique and sheltered location amongst tropical vegetation. Conveniently located near the Indian ocean this spacious,comfortable and elegant property is complemented by the fully fledged Impilo Spa and the generous cuisine of the stylish «GiGi’s» restaurant. ...Read more
South Africa, Ballito, Durban

Kurland
Hotel and restaurant in the country
In the heart of a vast domain dedicated to horses and polo, in a splendid, natural setting between sloping hills and the Indian Ocean, a spacious, Cape Dutch-style residence gives its guests an exclusive welcome. Decor and atmosphere pay tribute to the Anglo-Saxon traditions of hospitality and well-being. Spa, suites with a private veranda or rooms with a loft for families. Refined cuisine. ...Read more
South Africa, Plettenberg Bay


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