Accommodation

Eastern Cape

In the heart of a town with a rich history and immense character, Drostdy Hotel, the finest Karoo gem, is found. This town, Graaff-Reinet, was established in 1786 and has matured into a charming destination that is well-known for its blend of Cape Dutch, Victorian and Karoo architecture. Uniquely, the town surrounded almost entirely by the Camdeboo National Park which boasts spectacular wildlife and natural scenery.

Just as pleasing to the eye, Drostdy Hotel was initially built in the early 1800s and has its own fascinating story, having been refined over the years into one of South Africa’s top 10 hotels. Although it bears modern touches and a contemporary atmosphere, it remains true to its roots with furnishings and antiques that point to the past.

Guests will find this understated grande dame a comfortable retreat in the expansive Great Karoo.

The thrill of quietly watching a herd of elephants stroll by the veranda of a stately colonial manor is unforgettable.

This exclusive safari lodge recaptures the romantic mystique of authentic safaris from centuries past. Experience the breath taking natural world of Africa merged with colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication to deliver an unforgettably unique 5 star adventure.

Offering the Big 5, Gorah is malaria free and is the only private concession and Camp situated in the middle of the famous Addo Elephant National Park. The Park, home to the densest population of elephants on earth is just an hours’ drive from Port Elizabeth and is an ideal way to start or finish your Garden Route adventure.

Sibuya’s Bush Lodge is set in a pristine wilderness paradise. After departing from Reception in Kenton-on-Sea and enjoying a unique boat cruise up the Kariega Estuary, Bush Lodge guests have a short transfer from the River by game drive vehicle to the Lodge.

Boasting an outdoor pool, wellness packages and beauty services, Die Tuishuise & Victoria Manor is situated in Cradock, 400 metres from Schreiner House. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. At the guest house, every unit includes a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Units include a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. The units have a wardrobe. The restaurant at the guest house serves a variety of dinner options inside a historic building. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. Barbecue facilities are included and guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

Privately owned and with a passion for conservation, Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve is home to numerous endangered species that have been successfully rehabilitated and reintroduced into South Africa’s malaria-free Great Karoo. Experience a personalised safari in a region that is steeped in history and culture.

Accommodation forms three historic and beautifully restored Cape Dutch houses and two luxurious PODS located on the Camdeboo Plains.

River Lodge is one-of-a-kind. 10 spacious, air conditioned and tastefully appointed suites offer the most discerning of guests luxurious peace and tranquility. Inside the lodge guests can find a quiet spot in one of the lounges, page through a book in the library, relax at the pool or take in the view from the magnificent deck which overhangs the Bushmans River. Unique features include excellent river fishing and canoeing.

Nestled on the banks of the Bushmans River, this thatched lodge is unique in that it connects a Big 5 game reserve to the sea. Our optional daily boat cruises ferry our guests through the quaint village of Kenton-on-Sea to its picturesque and user friendly beaches.

Also known as the "Place of Glory", Kuzuko Lodge is built high upon a hill in a private section of the northern part of the malaria-free Addo Elephant Park. It is here where breathtaking views from your private veranda, are complemented by luxurious chalets and warm, attentive service. The lodge has 24 luxurious chalets, 5 of which are family friendly. 

Ukhozi Lodge truly captures the romance and intimacy of Africa. Superbly sculptured from stone, wood and glass, this stylish and uniquely designed lodge forms idyllic spaces and nestles subtly into the landscape. Views are spectacular and the beautiful rim-flow pool on the valley edge is simply iconic – offering guests an unequalled panoramic view of the river plains teaming with wild animals. Meandering bush paths connect 10 luxurious suites, each offering complete privacy with their own breath-taking vistas and private plunge pools.

Situated in the heart of malaria-free Addo, 12km from the main gate of the  Addo Elephant National Park, and close to the many private reserves of the Greater Addo region. Chrislin Addo Lodge is a tranquil retreat surrounded by Addo citrus farms in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.

The tranquil Eastern Cape setting is described as paradise, by nature and bird lovers alike. Explore one of the many nearby Addo game reserves, or spend time relaxing alongside the pool and in the lounging lapa. Emphasis is placed on friendly service, comfort and delicious South African food. Attention to detail blends with true African decor and style, reflected in Chrislin’s unique natural architecture.

The Eastern Cape and Addo Elephant Park offers some of the best nature and game viewing opportunities in South Africa. Experience in-house Addo Elephant Park game drives in an open safari vehicle and river birdwatching safaris with the knowledgeable, qualified guides whose passion for the Addo Elephant Park & surrounds is inherent and infectious.

The name for this Shamwari lodge comes from the African greeting, pronounced “By-ye-ti”. The English translation for this word is “I salute you” and is one of the warmest welcomes in the African culture in this area of the country. For a luxurious, malaria-free experience, look no further than Bayethe Safari Lodge.

A once-in-a-lifetime safari holiday, Bayethe Safari Lodge offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in utter tranquillity, surrounded by the rich vegetation of the unique location. This canopy paradise provides privacy and a feeling of seclusion with spectacular views of the African bush.

Encircled by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Karoo Lodge sits in complete serenity with its wild surrounds.

The lovingly renovated farmhouse lies on the first property purchased by Samara’s founders in 1997. Combining modern day comforts with a rustic and welcoming feel, Karoo Lodge is the perfect place to relax and allow the tranquillity of the Karoo to envelop you – on the wide verandah in summer or by the cosy fire in winter. With 9 suites of varying sizes, Karoo Lodge caters for individual travellers, couples, families and small groups.

Sarili is an oasis of exclusive luxury overlooking the grassy plains of Africa and the Bushman’s River, a sumptuous five-bedroomed lodge from where you and your family and friends can watch Africa’s iconic Big Five.

Perched on the banks of the Bushman’s River, Sarili Private Lodge provides the perfect exclusive bush experience, with magnificent African wilderness at your doorstep. The modern interiors coupled with exclusive amenities, mean you’re never too far from superior comfort in the heart of the Eastern Cape.

Crawford's Beach Lodge, set along the magical Wild Coast, offers rustic luxury accommodation for guests who are looking for privacy, peace and tranquillity.

Crawford's is nestled in the middle of the beautiful Chintsa Bay on the Wild Coast, surrounded by rolling hills, lush tropical beach forests and overlooks the warm Indian Ocean. The location is malaria free. The lodge is approximately 42km from East London, far enough from the maddening crowd, but close enough for emergencies.

Crawford's Beach Lodge offers luxury suites which consist of double and twin bedrooms all en-suite and each with its own private balcony, overlooking the sea. The suites are fully equipped with bar fridge, DStv, coffee and tea making facilities, with air conditioning or fans and fully equipped kitchenettes.

There is also a self catering cottage on the property sleeping eight guests in four bedrooms. There are three bathrooms, a kitchen and a lounge area. There are gorgeous views and you are just a short walk from the beach.

Perched along the lush green banks of its namesake, Great Fish River Lodge has been designed to showcase the endless landscape in which it is set. Large viewing decks allow for a fully immersive experience in nature and are the perfect spot to watch majestic kudu meander down to the river for a drink, or enjoy an African sunset.

Featuring a classic-contemporary style of understated elegance and earthy tones, Great Fish River Lodge is all about tranquillity and solitude. Nine spacious suites feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors, revealing an uninterrupted wilderness, and all have ensuite bathrooms, and an outdoor shower as well as indoor bath and shower. At the main area, relax on the outdoor deck, curl up in the library, and enjoy delicious African-inspired meals in the candlelit dining room or in the boma.

Riverdene Family Lodge has a welcoming ease and warmth and is a place where families are always at home and where guests become friends. Here you will enjoy sunsets under the expanse of the African sky, leaving you and your loved-ones with memories to treasure forever.

Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, Riverdene Family Lodge overlooks the widespread bushveld of the Eastern Cape. The newly renovated lodge is the ideal place for families to bond for hours as gentle giants roam in the distance, while children can engage in the Kids on Safari programme.

Also known as “Main Camp” it is the hub of the Park. This is where the majority of activities take place and where most of the accommodation offerings are located, and also where visitors will find The Park’s Shop and Cattle Baron Grill and Bistro.

A unique feature is the waterhole lookout point, floodlit at night, within the camp as well as the underground hide, allowing close encounters with wildlife at the waterhole. The evenings are punctuated with the calls of lion, spotted hyena and jackal while francolin and bokmakierie herald each dawn. Accommodation units are situated within easy walking distance of each other and of facilities such as the swimming pool, restaurant and shop.

During South Africa’s summer season, Shamwari Private Game Reserve expands its offering even further by opening the Explorer Camp.This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes guests on a guided walking safari of the surrounding land, allowing you to get up close and personal with nature.We firmly believe that travel needs to be simplified by going back to basics. This package not only reflects the core ideals of our safaris, but aims to deliver an eye-opening encounter with nature.

Our wilderness bush camp itinerary comprises a minimum two-night walking trail and is operational Tuesday and Wednesday OR Friday and Saturday (optional third night Sunday). The camp operates October to May. The Explorer Camp is discreetly fenced for safety reasons but retains true explorer ambiance. The tents are placed in close proximity without encroaching on the other tents’ privacy, while the camp is located on a plateau set among the only basalt and granite extrusions on Shamwari – a truly magical setting.

Welcome to The Milner Luxury Guest House – an oasis of tranquillity at journey’s end. Here, at the cultural heartland of the Eastern Cape, a tailor-made experience awaits the discerning traveller. As the sister property to the esteemed 8A Grahamstown, The Milner upholds a superior standard of hospitality, managed by a friendly and attentive service team. The location of The Milner is ideal – close enough to the energetic city centre yet far enough to provide a retreat into absolute serenity. The Milner offers all the hallmarks you’d expect from award-winning accommodation group, The Oyster Collection, and is only 50m from The Highlander and Lower Sports Field. Exhale. You’ve arrived. BRILLIANT for visiting the kids at DSG, St Andrews, Kingswood and Rhodes or to use as your quieter base for the Grahamstown National Arts Festival. Also close to Kenton-on-Sea and just two hours’ drive from the Garden Route, it is perfect base for the Frontier Country and its history. 135km from Port Elizabeth Airport and 165km from East London Airport and within an hours’ drive of a variety of the major Eastern Cape game and safari reserves, including Kariega, Sibuya, Shamwari, Pumba, Kichaka, Amakhala, Addo Elephant Park and Kwandwe.

Set in a spectacular and unique environment, Oceana offers a truly special luxury boutique experience.  The property is perfectly positioned within a sprawling wildlife sanctuary, fronted by a pristine 7km stretch of private beach.  With absolutely everything taken care of by our discreet staff, this private and intimate destination is where guests go for a “holiday whilst on holiday”.

The reserve is home to more than 220 species of bird and 30 animal species, including giraffe, zebra, sable and many others than can often be viewed from your suite.  On-site attractions include game dries, guided bush walks, spa treatments, fine dining, games room, swimming and beach activities. From golf to fishing, birdwatching and more, there are also many other activities to be enjoyed in and around the charming town of Port Alfred.

Oceana is located on the Indian Ocean, close to Port Elizabeth as well as Big 5 reserves.  Exclusive, yet unpretentious, this property ticks all the boxes for an unforgettable holiday.

Ecca Lodge offers an indoor-outdoor lifestyle embracing the African wilderness. Set in the heart of the Private Reserve in thick vegetation overlooking a dense valley, the lodge offers breath-taking views onto an escarpment of steep shale cliffs. A highlight of the main guest ares is a wooden viewing deck that showcases the exceptional views.

Five star rated Bukela Game Lodge is a romantic and secluded safari destination tucked away into indigenous trees and bushes at the top of a hidden valley at the Amakhala Game Reserve. Our tranquil Lodge and suites are the perfect setting for the intimate guest experiences for which we’re renowned.

Connected by a wooden walkway, Bukela offers a remarkable private wildlife-viewing experience. Indulge in sumptuous lunches, private candlelit dinners and as you fall asleep, hear the silence broken by the unmistakable sounds of elephant and buffalo making their stately progress through the unfenced camp. It’s our privilege to create moments like these, and to share them with you.

Our lodge may also be booked exclusively as a restful and beautiful venue for small team-building, conferences and weddings.

Offering views of Nelson Mandela Bay and its cliffs, this 4-star hotel features spacious rooms and a plunge pool. The hotel is located opposite Bayworld Oceanarium and offers free parking. Including views of the Atlantic Ocean or cliffs, all modern rooms at The Kelway are furnished in dark wood. The rooms include coffee/tea facilities,satellite TV and air conditioning. Decorated with hand-crafted tables, Kelway's Farranger restaurant serves fusion cuisine and overlooks Algoa Bay. Guests may be lucky and spot dolphins or whales on the adjoining sun deck. Guests can enjoy South African wine in the bar, decorated in a steam-train theme. It has a 9-metre glass wall that offers panoramic views of the bay. The 24-hour reception can book a shuttle service to Port Elizabeth Airport, 5 km away. They can also arrange trips to Addo National Elephant Park, 75 km away. Humewood beach is a 5-minute walk from the property.

Singa named for the mystical dragon-lion of Indonesian mythology, is a luxury 4-star rated boutique hotel located in seaside suburb Summerstrand of Port Elizabeth, gateway to both the Garden Route and the Eastern Cape safari belt. Port Elizabeth has always been well-known and well-loved for its relaxed pace, rejuvenating, traffic-jam-free holiday experiences. In the last few years, return visitors have also been pleasantly surprised by a new era of stylish, luxury accommodation options in Port Elizabeth, lending a swirl of cosmopolitan energy to the friendly city.

Each of the nine luxury suites and three executive suites in this luxurious modern fusion of Eastern and African décor is distinctive, offering guests a fresh experience with every visit to Singa. From the bright sea air of the Port Elizabeth seafront, you are transported into a rich world of texture, colour, vibrant mosaics, opulent fittings and luxuriously appointed rooms, infused with the scent of frangipani blossom and leaf-filtered light.

Four star rated Hlosi Game Lodge is a tranquil grassland retreat offering rich game-viewing and luxurious accommodation for the whole family. Lying along a gentle curve of hill above the river plain, our suites offer wide-open views with five-star comforts. The main lodge includes elegant lounge and dining areas, and a splendid bar overlooking the swimming pool and waterhole.

Our fenced camp is perfect for families with small children, or for those who arent comfortable with a chance-meeting with wild animals. Watch breathlessly from the privacy of your own viewing deck or luxurious deep-soaking tub at the array of wildlife and bird life from a safe and comfortable distance. The camp is frequented by remarkable wildlife. Watch breathlessly from the luxury of your spa bath as buffalo meander past your suite to the waterhole, or share your sundowners at the bar with a herd of elephant drinking from the swimming pool.

Hlosi can be booked exclusively as a private venue for small team-building, conferencing and wedding functions.

Prana Lodge is an idyllic paradise set in a lush indigenous forest alongside the spectacular Cinsta bay, an easy 40-minute drive from East London airport. A gateway to the Wild Coast and the most exclusive 5-Star hideaway in the area, your own private haven awaits at Prana Lodge. With just eight individually designed luxury suites and a dedicated wellness centre, it is the perfect destination for soul nurturing retreats.

Prana is defined as eternal life energy and breath. It means “to be well”. The natural surroundings invite our guests to relax and rejuvenate as they reconnect and gain a deeper understanding of the balance between personal wellness and the natural environment.

The Prana gardens conserve a lifelong home among the clivias and cycads for a variety of colourful bird life, playful vervet monkeys, and rare blue duiker. With direct access to the pristine Cinsta beachfront, guests will have every opportunity to immerse themselves in the most breathtakingly beautiful natural elements at Prana Lodge.

Modern architecture and luxurious amenities align with the calmness, peace, and tranquillity of Prana Lodge. The ultimate individually curated experience is made complete through warm personalized service, fine attention to detail, specialised wellness treatments and exceptional haute cuisine.

On the ancient paths once trodden by elephants, the five-roomed thatched Lodge offers large, beautifully appointed rooms, with a maximum total of 12 people accommodated. Perfect for families, the focus is on comfort, convenience and pampering.

Each unit has a King size bed (or twin ¾ beds), en-suite shower and toilet with glass walls inviting the views and sunlight inside. Sliding doors lead off each room onto a wide patio and indigenous gardens, offering sweeping views over dense misty forests. Private seating throughout the garden areas encourages commune with nature in this awe-inspiring landscape.

Rooms are well-equipped with amenities such as personal safes, cooling fans, hair dryers and tea/ coffee stations.

Public areas include a well-stocked bar, indoor and outdoor lounges and dining areas and a wide sundowner deck overlooking the forest. Excellent high-speed Wi-Fi is freely available throughout the lodge. However, the absence of television encourages guests to connect and engage fully with their surroundings.

Rooms are available on either a Bed-and-Breakfast or fully catered basis. All-inclusive packages include two activities daily, or these can be added individually.

An alternate accommodation option at Elephants Lodge is our luxury en-suite tents, furnished in the finest glamping style and situated high on the mountainside with private decks overlooking the beautiful surroundings.

A favourite amongst friends, families and sole-use groups, this small and intimate Camp has four beautifully appointed spacious tented rooms, all with comfortable generous king-sized beds and en-suite bathrooms with both bath and shower. For those chillier nights – each tent is equipped with its own cosy fireplace.

The scenery surrounding Uplands Homestead is the making of childhood dreams. The most remote of the four villas, located in the west of the reserve, the immediate manicured garden contrasts with the African wilderness beyond: sweeping slopes decorated with hundreds of aloes and the tranquil Great Fish River valley stretching into the distance.

Built in the early 1900s, the original farmhouse has been lovingly restored to ensure its charm, warmth and character shine through. There are three suites with private verandas and en-suite bathrooms, and antique mirrors and yellowwood chests and wardrobes blend seamlessly with air-conditioning, in-room safes, underfloor heating and other conveniences. The kitchen is the homestead’s heart and soul, where meals are created to be shared by friends and family under the African sky.

Perfectly situated on the banks of the Kariega River Estuary but tucked unobtrusively into the indigenous bush, Forest Camp offers a blend of essential comforts and warm, charming style. Richly coloured local textiles, in shades of rust and burnt orange, are used throughout in support of the regions weaving community.
The lush, sub-tropical vegetation ensures a high density of wildlife and guarantees one of the best game-viewing experiences in the country.

A sophisticated safari experience, Eagles Crag provides exclusivity and spectacular views. Making efficient use of its idyllic setting, guests can immerse themselves in nature’s magnificent beauty and marvel at the lush vegetation and rocky cliffs that surround this luxurious property.

Eagles Crag blends exclusive luxury with the unprecedented perfection that nature offers. To ensure an unforgettable experience, the lodge’s upper deck with aerial viewing pods, provide panoramic views of the surrounding rock faces where eagles soar. The nine suites blend sophisticated interiors with the natural surroundings.

If your idea of paradise involves unspoiled landscapes, pristine coastlines, and a symphony of nature’s wonders, then pack your bags and set your compass to GweGwe Beach Lodge in the Mkambati Nature Reserve. A hidden gem along the Wild Coast in South Africa, this is where luxury and adventure take centre stage. There are not many places in the world you can watch wildlife on land and dolphins (and even whales) offshore.

Situated on a stretch of coastline that is as untamed as it is beautiful, between the dramatic cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, pockets of dense swamp forest and crystal-clear waters, you can enjoy a day of wildlife watching, beaching and exploring, before being lulled to sleep by the Indian Ocean. Arrive by plane, heli, boat or self-drive – there really is no excuse not to get here!

Escape to Intle; a boutique hotel set on 800 hectares of hills, valleys, thickets, and fantastic hiking and cycling trails. A beautiful piece of heaven just 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth Airport, Intle Boutique Hotel is set on a hilltop overlooking the grasslands, featuring a wooden deck with a swimming pool and 360 views from Signature restaurant where guests can enjoy seasonal dishes with a local flavour. With just nine rooms on a vast reserve, Intle is an intimate hotel experience with space to roam freely among grazing game such as giraffe, zebra, various antelope and birds of prey.

A chic and contemporary safari villa, offering relaxed and comfortable family living.  A welcoming, contemporary space, based around a central courtyard and inviting swimming pool, Melton Manor is about the sharing of meals, laughter and experiences. Looking out over the Afromontane forests and hills beyond, the grand views are complemented by the simplicity of the design, and a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces are ideal for slowing down and relaxing into Manor life.

The four bedrooms are all accessed from the courtyard yet remain entirely private. All have large verandas, enormous beds, and butler hatches for that all-important morning coffee. In the bathroom, generous bathtubs and showers are perfectly positioned in front of large windows, inviting you to a soak up the bushveld beyond. Inside the main living area, a personal chef will whip up delicacies in the farm-style kitchen.

The Manor is an elegant 4-suite villa, a striking oasis in the semi-desert landscape.

The Manor’s uniquely warm design reflects the local environment and traditions with a light, modern twist. Upon arrival, your eye is drawn through the glass double doors flanked by beaded African artwork and Karoo antiques to the 21-metre infinity pool and breathtaking views beyond.

The Manor can be booked on an exclusive use basis, an option well-suited to families and groups looking for privacy, indulgence and complete relaxation. When booked exclusively, The Manor guests have access to a private vehicle, guide, chef and host as well as a tailor-made programme of activities.

The Homestead is a private lodge which offers its’ guests all the comfort, convenience and privacy of their own home. With dedicated hosts, game ranger and cook, guests have the flexibility to plan their day according to their own specific needs. The Homestead is set in a remote and private part of the reserve. With seven spacious bedrooms, all en suite, a bar, swimming pool, satellite TV, lounge, large garden, boma and spectacular views, it is the perfect lodge for the sole use of a group or family of up to 14 persons.

Located in a remote and untouched part of the Kariega wilderness, Settlers Drift offers a unique tented safari combined with 5-star luxury. The lodge consists of 9 spacious tented suites, each with stunning views and secluded viewing decks. Gazing down from the decks overlooking the Bushman’s River, it feels as if time has stood still since the last feet to have touched this remote valley were those of the 1820 Settlers as they guided their wagons across the river. The luxuriously appointed and perfectly positioned tented lodge delivers the ultimate guest experience.

Shielded by the enveloping forest deep in the game reserve, spend a night or two under the open sky in a cocoon of luxuriously soft bedding. Walls and roofs are replaced by trees strung with twinkling lights and the only barrier between you and nature is the gauzy film of draped netting – but mosquitoes won’t be bothering you here. The whisper of the trees will hush you to sleep, the magical illumination of a billion stars offer a skylight view like no other.

Count shooting stars as they cross the mighty Milky Way arching above. A more romantic setting would be hard to come by and the sheer adventure of the experience is unbeatable.

Stargazer is properly off the grid and runs on green principles. With only three ‘suites’ spaced far enough apart for total privacy and separated by a central, cosy fire pit, guests feel alone in the vast universe. Winding sand paths, outdoor showers and toilets form part of the experience.

Stargazer Camp is exclusively for adult guests, and includes delicious African cuisine served under the boughs of majestic trees along with chef and butler service.  A genuine five-star guest adventure!

An off-grid experience with spellbinding views, Plains Camp focuses on walking safaris and reconnecting with Nature in elegant simplicity.

No wifi, no electricity, no high-tech distractions — just a grounding, humbling experience in Nature. This is the ethos of Samara’s brand-new ecotourism offering, Plains Camp. Four deluxe tents welcome 8 guests for a unique explorer-style experience with a focus on the ultimate luxuries — time and space. Located in a remote part of the reserve with spellbinding views and abundant wildlife including the Big Five, this unpretentious eco-conscious camp lets the landscape do the talking, allowing guests to disconnect from their busy lives in soothing solitude.

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The setting

Nestled against a low hill with sweeping views of plains and dolerite-capped mountains, Plains Camp blends into its natural surroundings whilst providing a front row view to this piece of paradise and its plentiful wildlife. Zebra, black wildebeest, springbok and gemsbok meander these plains, alongside giraffe, ostrich and cheetah — the tableau only further enhanced by the unmistakable call of the ground-dwelling korhaan bird.

The camp

Designed to touch the ground lightly and with sustainability in mind, the camp echoes the semi-permanence of mobile camps set up during safaris of yore. A communal mess tent houses an indoor dining and lounge space with open sides for soaking up the views. Antique and locally-made furnishings add a touch of authenticity to the setting without compromising on comfort, creating the perfect spot to cosy up with a book or binoculars. Lit by candlelight and oil lanterns, the camp has no electricity, but plenty of atmosphere. A small farm-style plunge pool provides respite from the midday heat.

The experience

A slow and considered experience focusing on guided walking safaris is designed to bring the semi-arid ecosystem to life. Daily morning bush walks focus on the little things so often ignored or unseen from the vehicle. Tracks, flowering Karoo bossies, ostrich eggs and beetles — all these natural wonders form part of the days sightings. In the afternoon, game drives provide an undeniable thrill as guests are able to get up close with cheetah, rhinoceros and giraffe under the supervision of expert guides and trackers. As the coolness of evening approaches, sundowners are just what the doctor ordered, followed by spectacular stargazing.

Guest tents

Four deluxe guest tents are positioned to enjoy spectacular undisturbed mountain views, providing a tranquil sanctuary to return to after a long day of exploring. Theres nothing quite like "champagne air" to make for a restful nights sleep! Tastefully furnished with all the essentials, the intimate bedroom and seating area are warmed by a small fireplace in winter and cooled by a fan in summer. A simple en-suite bathroom at the back of the tent contains an indoor loo, a washbasin and a separate open-air "bucket" shower — filled from the outside with hot water on request.

Dining

Simple, wholesome meals are cooked by the chef over the campfire and taken either in the well-appointed mess tent or al fresco under a Jacketplum tree. A bar in the mess tent stocks a variety of chilled drinks as well as tea, coffee and Amarula hot chocolate.

Overlooking the magnificent plains of Shamwari you’ll find the exquisite Long Lee Manor. This newly redesigned lodge boasts Edwardian styled suites and a stupendous rim-flow pool. Long Lee Manor redefines elegance in nature.

In addition to the rolling landscapes, the extravagant Long Lee Manor boasts the original Manor House and offers several unique features that will keep you comfortable during your stay.

The accommodation is tastefully designed to enhance its location, while the Manor House has been lovingly restored to pay homage to the area’s rich heritage, adding a bit of romance to any stay.

Main Lodge offers families, friends and couples a relaxed and friendly environment to enjoy the African bush. All the log chalets are air conditioned, with en-suite bedrooms, and large private viewing decks. Each has a spacious lounge and living area which is great for socializing before retreating to the privacy and comfort of your bedroom. The lodge has been expertly integrated with the surrounding bush to create a natural environment where guests can enjoy traditional meals in the restaurant or boma, a drink at the bar or a swim in the pool.