Cape St Francis Holiday Resort

This unique and exclusive paradise on the South African Southern Coast draws holiday makers from all over the world to enjoy the glorious beaches lapped by the warm Indian Ocean, excellent water-sport facilities, a leisurely lifestyle and the magical beauty of its unspoilt surroundings.

 The Cape. St Francis Bay characterized by a unique style of thatched architecture and an extensive canal system linked to the Kromme River estuary offers residents and holidaymakers an exotic marina lifestyle. Here, one can experience the pleasures of living right at the water’s edge.

Cape St Francis with its historic lighthouse built in 1878 is a tranquil eco-destination. The pristine beach with mild temperatures and the longest sunshine hours on the South African coast ensure a relaxed all year round destination.

It is surrounded by nature reserves dune fynbos proliferates in the area and many species are endemic to our local region. Cape St Francis Resort borders the beach and provides easy access to a variety of activities. Action or leisure the choices are varied, exciting, and endless. Start by  exploring the canals  by boat or venture  onto the Kromme River,  experience golf at  St Francis Links or St Francis Bay, surf the Endless Summer , charter a fishing vessel , visit the penguin rehabilitation centre or simply relax. Whales can be spotted between June and November but sightings tend to peak in the months of September and October when several Southern Right Whales may be spotted in the bay at any time.

Cape St Francis Resort is the ideal base from which to visit nearby national parks with Tsitsikamma to our west and Addo National Park to our east. The thrill of the bungee jump or canopy tours is just an hour away. On the doorstep lies the wilderness area of the Baviaanskloof  so to the bread basket valley of Patensie.

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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Buffelsdrift is a beautiful game farm in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains. Unspoiled bushveld, lush vegetation and a dam provides a haven for 20 game species and more than 217 bird species.

The Lodge is situated just outside Oudtshoorn, in the heart of ostrich country, and not far from the Swartberg Nature Reserve. This beautiful Nature Reserve became part of the sixth South-African World Heritage Site offering a wealth of endemic plant species.

The Lodge offers 9 superior tents on the water’s edge and 16 luxury tents each one with its own en-suite bathroom and private outdoor shower, air-conditioning, mini-bar, digital safe, tea/coffee facilities and a game viewing deck. The swimming pool is situated in between the tents.

Situated next to reception is a large round stone fireplace in the middle, overlooking the dam with the Swartberg Mountain Range in the distance.

There is a quaint wooden chapel situated on the edge of a natural water hole with a wide wooden deck as entrance to the intimate little chapel. The deck is an extension to the restaurant and this creates a beautiful space for wedding guests to take their seats and witness the couple exchanging their wedding vows.

There is an À La Carte and Buffet Restaurant specialising in local cuisine, fully air-conditioned for those typical hot days of the Klein Karoo.

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15 on Pinehurst, White River, Mpumalanga

15 on Pinehurst is the ultimate golf, game, and leisure getaway for those seeking superior accommodation at reasonable rates. The whole house is designed and equipped to cater for the discerning visitor requiring 5 star amenities.

15 on Pinehurst is ideally situated for exploring forests, lakes, dramatic landscapes, wildlife, game reserves, sophisticated restaurants and historic towns. It also offers a superb all year round climate for exclusive golf estate living. 15 on Pinehurst is located in a malaria free area on a secure country estate which boasts a magnificent 18 hole championship golf course.

This prime spot, with the White River snaking through the African veld, is close to other scenic golf courses and Kruger National Park gates. The warm waters of cosmopolitan Maputo are only a 2-hour drive away, whilst the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is reached in 15 minutes.

The residence comprises of four spacious individually furnished suites with lavish en-suite bathrooms and their own private entrances. All these stylish units have a lounge area and patio with a choice of king sized or twin beds. Suites are available individually or alternatively, the entire house can be rented at a discounted rate.

Breakfast can be ordered as an optional extra to be enjoyed in your suite, on your patio, poolside or in the dining room which features fold-away doors opening onto the pool area with its inviting water cascades.

Guests are welcome to take advantage of the outdoor pool and garden.

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White House Lodge, White River, Mpumalanga

The White House Lodge sits among ten hectares of mountaintop with beautiful views of the surrounding farmlands and hills and mountains, mainly “The Lion Head” - a remnant of a long extinct volcanic core.

The indigenous sour bushveld trees and shrubs surround the lodge, as do around one hundred species of bird, which are the only source of sound to disturb your peace.

The White River area’s climate is renowned as one of the most congenial in South Africa, and ensures you of a relaxed time, with the right combination of luxury indoor and outdoor living, with the lovely rock pool in which to keep cool.

The Lodge is situated in South Africa’s province of Mpumalanga - “the place where the sun rises” - just 5 km from the small town of White River and 8km from the new Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport with its unique thatched roofed terminal and you can reach White River’s 18 hole Championship Golf Course in ten minutes.

A little further away is Nelspruit, the provincial capital city with all modern amenities including a casino. The Kingdom of Swaziland is only an hour’s drive away, and a further hour can see you in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique on Africa’s East coast.

There are seven en-suite rooms, one luxury cottage with own lounge and private veranda and one two bedroom cottage with lounge, dining area and kitchen if you wish, all with television,  while the public facilities includes  huge swimming pool, with Lapa and Boma, and two terraces for relaxing. 

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Blyde River Canyon Lodge

Blyde River Canyon Lodge is situated in Mpumalanga along the Panoramic Route.

Nestled between the Drakensberg Mountains, it offers travellers a unique bush experience whilst soaking up the beauty of the natural surrounds. The lodge itself is on an 85 ha fully game fenced, botanical nature reserve.

Accommodation comprises six (6) double / twin rooms with en-suites and one (1) Honeymoon Suite with en-suite. There is also a luxury two bed roomed cottage with two bedrooms and two bathrooms en-suite.

All rooms are tastefully furnished, fully air-conditioned and are equipped with satellite TV, Internet as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Each room leads out onto the tranquil gardens where zebra and wildebeest wander by.

A blend of Victorian and African decor compliments the beauty and majesty of 900 year old Jackelberry trees, whose shade cascades over the pristine lawn areas.

Recreational activities include lazing at the swimming pool or enjoying some of the many adventure excursions on offer. These include white water rafting, mountain bike trails, walking trails, 4x4 trails, abseiling or boat trips on the Blyde Dam and various game drives. Day excursions to the famous Kruger National Park, God's Window and the historic Pilgrim's Rest Village can also be undertaken.

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Dinokeng, Gauteng, South Africa

The Dinokeng area is famous as the place where one of the world’s largest diamonds, the Cullinan diamond, was wrestled from the earth and brought into the light. Situated a few minutes away from Pretoria, Dinokeng is a great destination for people who want to take a look at how people lived at the turn of the 19th century near the early diamond mines.

Dinokeng falls into the catchment zone of the Pienaars and Elands Rivers. This small town is just a few minutes away from Pretoria and is home to the third richest diamond mine in South Africa. Even though the famous Cullinan diamond was found here over a century ago, the mine is still active, bringing out a large number of high quality stones every year. The mine is open to visitors and there are mine tours allowing visitors to see how the mine worked a century ago and how diamonds are mined today with modern technology.

Dinokeng offers visitors the chance to see how people lived at the turn of the 19th century. Perhaps the best example of the old way of living is the Sammy Marks Museum.

South Africa’s first industrialist built a home in Dinokeng that is the very image of the Victorian era. The Sammy Marks House Museum is an impressive mansion with an extensive garden that was once the home of wealthy industrialist Sammy Marks. A tour through the Sammy Marks house gives visitors the chance to see how a wealthy family of the time lived.

The Dinokeng area is also home to many ruins from previous conflicts and inhabitants. Some of the old battlefields and forts are marked while others are semi-forgotten, waiting for visitors to uncover them and to remember.

For an interesting excursion into the diamond country of Gauteng, a journey to Dinokeng is in order. Situated only a short distance from Pretoria or Johannesburg, the area is a great place for visitors to see and learn about the diamond mining enterprises of the turn of the 19th century.

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Bird Island Nature Reserve, Western Cape

The world’s most accessible Cape gannet colony can be found on an island, linked to Lambert’s Bay by a breakwater wall. Bird Island also gives shelter to thousands of cormorants and penguins, whilst Cape fur seals can still be found on the rocks on the seaside of the island.

The three hectare Bird Island Nature Reserve is an important breeding and roosting site for this cacophonous and, on the face of it, unruly bunch of birds that serves as both an environmental educational opportunity, and a tourist attraction of note. Bird Island is one of only six sites where Cape gannets breed in the world.

Bird Island has a fantastic modern bird hide that has transformed the island into something of an educational classroom on the life of these birds.

It also means that visitors are less subject to the incredibly strong smell of guano, collected from the island between 1888 and 1990 for use in fertilisers and known as “white gold.” Because of this regular collecting, the penguin community sharply declined, particularly because their eggs were regarded as a delicacy. Visitors to the island can also explore an aquarium, auditorium, penguin pool, curio shop, and coffee shop, and there is a video on the history of the island available in a number of different languages.

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