Accommodation Specials

Winter 2021 Specials from top hotels around the country

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Located on 800 hectares of peaceful countryside near Dullstroom, is the award-winning Walkersons Hotel & Spa with the splendour of the surrounding unspoiled scenery, the chance to fly-fish in Dullstroom’s famous trout dams, 27 private hotel rooms and five selfcatering family cottages, delicious country cuisine and a luxurious Spa. A bonus over the next few months is that Walkersons is offering some amazing discounts. If you’re able to escape midweek (Sunday to Thursday) you may want to take advantage of these discounts – you could get up to 50% off.

T’s & C’s apply. Reservations: 013 253 7000 reservations@walkersons.co.za, www.walkerson.co.za

Thanda Safari, an access-controlled private game reserve in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, ticks all the boxes –5-star luxury accommodation, service, food, nature, plus excellent all-year-round game viewing to see the Big Five.

It also offers perfect warm weather, and fabulous familyfriendly discount packages. Thanda Safari has a great ‘Stay 4 - Pay 3’ winter special on accommodation at Thanda Safari Lodge at SADC low season rates – only R5 923 per adult per night sharing (two children under the age of 16 can share a suite with two adults) - applicable to the end August 2021. The lodge has nine suites, each with a spacious lounging area, a plunge pool, a game-viewing deck offering panoramic views of the surrounding game reserve, and a private boma. Located within the lodge is the Spa that offers a range of full body and facial treatments. There's always something special at Thanda Safari – a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World and a multiple winner of The World's Leading Luxury Lodge.

T’s & C’s apply. Thanda Safari - +27 (0) 32 586 0149, reservations@thanda.co.za, www.thandasafari.co.za

For luxury accommodation in Plettenberg Bay, the Sky Villa Boutique Hotel perched on a hilltop overlooking the bay and the more informal ‘toes-in-the-sand… sipping cocktails on the deck’, The Bungalow, are just where you want to be this winter. • Stay & Play 18 Holes Golf Package – a two-night stay at either the Sky Villa Boutique Hotel or The Bungalow, breakfast, dinner plus a round of golf at the signature Gary Player designed 18-hole, 72-par Goose Valley Golf Course (includes the use of a golf cart) –

R2 000 per person sharing • The Perfect Date Package – a two-night stay at either the Sky

Villa Boutique Hotel or The Bungalow, breakfast, dinner, a bottle of wine and a fruit basket on arrival, plus a 60min Thai oil massage courtesy of Royal Thai Plett – R4 200 per couple. Subject to availability.

T’s & C’s apply. Bookings: Sky Villa Boutique Hotel - 087 550 2967 - info@skyvilla.co.za OR the Bungalow: 044 533 1864 - info@thebungalowplett.co.za

Zuurberg Mountain Village in the Eastern Cape, a 160-yearold haven situated high up on the Zuurberg Pass, is a popular South African winter wonderland getaway. Here you can wake up to fresh cool mist wrapped around the emerald, green hills. You can explore winding trails or go on a game drive and experience Mother Nature in all her glory. Or you can ease away tired muscles in the spa, enjoy hearty country fare, good wines and warm nightcaps, snuggle up for stories around the crackling fire, and retreat to your cottage under the starry night canopy. All you need is your coat, hat, boots and a little time! The Zuurberg Mountain Village Winter Special, valid from 1 May to 30 September 2021, includes dinner bed and breakfast at R1 050 for adults, R685 (ages 12 -20) and R530 (ages 3-11).

T’s and C’s apply. Enquiries: bookings@capecountryroutes.com, www.capecountryroutes.com

The historic d’Olyfboom Family Estate in Paarl is set against the majestic Paarl Mountain and overlooks the town, vineyards and surrounding countryside. It offers accommodation in five individually decorated guest suites, each with beautiful views and its professionally equipped conference venues can host up to 80 delegates. Its winter special, valid from 1 May to 31 August 2021, is a 15% discount on all rates – B&B deluxe room: R900 (per person sharing) and the

Honeymoon Suite – R985 (per person sharing).

T’s & C’s apply. When booking quote: CCR winter special-d'Olyfboom. Enquiries: bookings@capecountryroutes.com, www.capecountryroutes.com

The charming 4-star Montagu Country Hotel in Montagu, nestled between the Langeberg mountain ranges of the Western Cape and within a comfortable driving distance from Cape Town, is the perfect destination for those wishing to experience country living and escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Take advantage of its winter ‘Secret Season’ specials of up to 30% discount on standard accommodation tariffs.

Valid to 31 August 2021. T’s & C’s apply. Enquiries: bookings@capecountryroutes.com, www.capecountryroutes.com

Another charming Cape Country Routes property, the 3-star New Holme Country House outside Hanover, is a working sheep and game farm situated on the banks of the Seekoei River in the Karoo Gariep Nature

Reserve in the Northern Cape. Known for its traditional Karoo dinners and sunsets and night drives, New Holme can accommodate 33 guests in nine guest rooms. Activities include a Karoo ‘Shy 5’ Night drive where you can see aardvark, aardwolf, black footed cat, porcupine and bat eared fox; daily birding drives, a hippo pool and Koi San etchings.

Karoo Gariep Nature reserve is offering a great winter special – two nights for two sharing at the New Holme Country House for only R2 800 (usual price R3 580). Included in this special is one dinner, two breakfasts, one complimentary bottle of wine plus an ‘under-thestars’ picnic. Offer valid from 1 May to 31 August 2021.

T’s & Cs apply. Enquiries: bookings@capecountryroutes.com, www.capecountryroutes.com

Situated in the beautiful Elgin Valley close to the town of Grabouw is the 4-star South Hill Vineyards. This boutique wine farm is all about creating ‘cool taste experiences’ – and with its luxury ‘farm-stay’ accommodation, a restaurant serving delicious bistro country style meals, an art gallery and a space for weddings and personalised functions, it does just that. Its ‘cool taste’ winter special, valid from 1 May to end August 2021 for stays in the Guest House Villa, the Pump House Honeymoon Cottage and on Stokies Ark, the houseboat, is a stay for 3 nights, pay for 2 nights. This special includes a selection of South Hill wine with each stay booked: at the Pumphouse (one bottle), on Stokies Ark (three bottles) and for a full exclusive use stay at the six-bedroomed Guest House Villa (six bottles). Subject to availability.

T’s & C’s apply. Enquiries: bookings@capecountryroutes.com, www.capecountryroutes.com

The 4-star Lofts Boutique Hotel is set in the heart of the Knysna Lagoon on Thesen Island and offers a tranquil atmosphere, a unique brand of homely hospitality, exclusive lagoon suites, luxury loft rooms and self-catering units overlooking the beautiful architecture of Thesen Harbour Town. A perfect setting where you can relax and unwind this winter at the single rate for double occupancy in any one of the luxury Loft Rooms from R1 300, or the exclusive Lagoon Suites from R1 660 (includes breakfast). This offer is not valid during the Knysna Oyster Festival.

T’s & C’s apply. Enquiries: bookings@capecountryroutes.com, www.capecountryroutes.com

One of Cape Country Routes’ top tier offerings is the Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve in the Western Cape – a 4 000-hectare private reserve with a luxury game lodge 40km from Oudtshoorn, the Ostrich capital of the world. Its nine private, luxurious en-suite bedrooms offer stunning views of the mountains and river. Activities include guided game drives (see a variety of buck species), guided hiking trails, mountain biking (bring your own bike), swimming, stargazing and delicious cuisine. Its winter special of R950 per person per night (bed and breakfast included) is valid to 31 August 2021. Situated a few metres from the main lodge there is the brand-new, self-catering family villa that sleeps six (four adults, two children). With three (two ensuite) bedrooms, a kitchen, an inside braai, a lounge, a dining area, shaded private parking, free WiFi, and use of the swimming pool at only R2 900 per night, the villa is perfect for a luxurious and tranquil escape to the Klein Karoo.

T’s & Cs apply. Enquiries: bookings@capecountryroutes.com, www.capecountryroutes.com

The Supertubes Guest House is located on the world-famous surfing beach of Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape just 30m from the beach. Its accommodation comprises beautifully styled, en-suite luxury and standard rooms and self-catering apartments. It offers a full breakfast buffet in a bright dining room adjacent to the garden. Aside from surfing, there are plenty of other activities, including whale watching, surfing, fishing, horse-riding, Big Five game viewing, excursions and shopping.

To get a 20% discount on Supertubes’ winter special, valid to end

September 2021, you need to book direct on Whatsapp 079 593 0241 or email bookings@supertubesjbay.co.za.

T’s & Cs apply. Enquiries: bookings@capecountryroutes.com, www.capecountryroutes.com

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Among Southern Africa’s fascinating game reserves, Pilanesberg National Park is possibly the most accessible. Situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big game viewing in a malaria-free environment. A wide variety of accommodation is available to suit your needs.

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