If you enjoy luxury and sophisticated elegance, Surval Boutique Olive Estate will delight you. Savour the sights and sounds of Oudtshoorn from Surval, perfectly positioned on the Route 62. It is an exceptional working farm estate offering superb accommodation and uncompromising levels of service. Wake up to an orchestra of exotic birds, our delicious breakfasts served on the deck overlooking the valley. Take in one of the magnificent sunsets while sipping on a sun downer. Enjoy exciting contemporary cuisine, complimented by quality wines, in our elegant, intimate Su Casa Restaurant, lounges and bar. Encompassing 23 luxurious and individually decorated suites and bedrooms. Each room is individually styled, and offers an indigenous South African feel. Our rooms are all spacious, with the finest furniture and fabrics, wooden shutters providing total privacy, offering you a luxurious experience of style and space. All our rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, free Wi-Fi, valuables safe, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities and a separate entrance. Cold winter evenings can be spent in the Orchard Room, our communal lounge, with luxurious leather couches, where you can spend time with friends in a cosy setting, or curled up with a favourite book and a glass of red wine.”

This is African chic luxury accommodation, 20km outside Plettenberg Bay, with one of the most incredible views along the Garden Route. Hog Hollow Country Lodge is set in a private nature reserve, on a steep hillside overlooking the Matjies River Gorge and surrounded by indigenous forest and spectacular panoramic views of the valleys and mountains. The main house has three lounge areas, a large dining room and reading room; breakfasts are served on the deck with magnificent views, there is a boma and large outdoor swimming pool area with sun chairs and umbrellas. The Boma is a place for festive occasions and the days’ end, where guests relax on comfy chairs, a fire crackling nearby, and their favourite night-cap in hand.

ROOMS & SUITES
The 16 suites are spaciously set in lush gardens surrounding the main house. The Villa is situated just above the main house. With a distinctive African-style and an earthy palette with splashes of colour, suites have been tastefully decorated. All suites feature king size beds, en-suite bathrooms, lounge area with mini bar and mini hi-fi and a private wooden deck with a hammock to enjoy the beautiful views (there is no air-conditioning, TV’s and WiFi can be erratic due to the terrain).

The Villa at Hog Hollow is 400m from the main Lodge overlooking the forests and mountains. This spacious three-bedroomed house includes a games room, swimming pool, barbeque facilities and a central eating area. Ideal for families or 3 couples travelling.

ACTIVITIES
Relax at the long blue pool – soak up the sun, take a sauna, or have a massage on the treatment deck. For the more energetic there are magnificent horse trails or a forest walk to various sanctuaries across the valley. From Hog Hollow, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and the Elephant Sanctuary are a walk away. Boat based dolphin and whale watching trips, beautiful beaches, Tree Top Canopy Tours and boutique shops are all easily accessible (all activities additional charge).

DINING
Hog Hollow is well known for its delectable food. On crisp clear mornings, farmhouse breakfasts are served on the boma deck overlooking the forest and mountains, a splendid buffet array with all the little special treats, and of course a bit of bubbly to begin the day. Dinners start out at the boma – with tasty little treats to whet the appetite. It’s a festive occasion as the day ends and the full splendor of the African stars shine down on the deck. You are invited to wine and dine in the candle-lit main house. At the centre of the Main House is the famously large dining room table! If communal dining is not your thing, there are lots of lovely little areas where you can dine privately.

A contemporary city hotel the Radisson Blu Hotel is located in the upmarket suburb of Summerstrand in Port Elizabeth. From its prime location and 18 storey’s, guests are a mere stroll away from beautiful beaches and the hotel has uninterrupted views of Algoa Bay and the Indian Ocean. Accommodation is offered in 173 guest rooms over varying room types. Most rooms enjoy spectacular sea-views from floor to ceiling glass windows. Standard features include king size beds, open plan bathrooms with a separate bath and shower, air-conditioning, satellite television, tea and coffee facilities and complimentary WiFi. The main hotel areas boast an in-house restaurant and cocktail lounge, the Tabu Grill, Lounge and Bar – chic and urban and spilling onto the magnificently positioned wooden pool deck with its ocean views. There is a gym and on-site Camelot Spa. The Radisson is a mere 300 meters from the beach. There are a range of shops and restaurants nearby and it has easy highway access to the Eastern Cape Game Reserves.

Protea Hotel Balalaika is situated in the heart of Sandton, just a short walk from the Village Walk Shopping Centre, Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square, in Johannesburg. Hearty breakfasts are served in The Colony Restaurant and dinners are a choice of meats and fine wines in The Bull Run restaurant. The 330 rooms are tastefully furnished in relaxing tones. They are all air-conditioned and are fitted with modem points, WiFi connectivity, international adapter plug points, satellite television, electronic safes and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms offer modern finishes, walk-in showers and separate baths. Work out at the fully equipped fitness centre with ladies and gents steam rooms, enjoy the nearby shopping mecca and a range of restaurants and entertainment, or relax beside one of the two swimming pools set in the secluded and tranquil garden.

THE HOTEL
Perry’s Bridge Hollow is located a short drive from the Kruger National Park in the heart of the Perry’s Bridge Trading Post in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, gateway into the Kruger and scenic Panoramic Route. This farmhouse style boutique hotel sits coolly amongst Baobab, Fig and Acacia trees, in a lovely indigenous garden setting. Spaciously spread though the grounds the 34 rooms and suites offer relaxed yet comfortable accommodation. The custom colonial-styled furnished rooms feature en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, air-conditioning, fridges, tea and coffee making facilities and a cool private patio with Lowveld views. Afro-chic restaurant and the swimming pool within the indigenous garden, ensure guests have spaces to unwind or socialise.

ACTIVITIES
At the heart of Perry’s Bridge Hollow is the vibrant Trading Post. There is the Perry’s Bridge Brewery, a deli, curio shop, hair salon, Information Centre and a selection of other small restaurants. Perry’s Bridge Hollow is perfectly situated to take advantage of the many Lowveld activities ranging from open vehicle game safaris in the Kruger National Park, helicopter flips, elephant-back rides and interactions; to horse rides and the scenic Panarama Route (activities additional charge).

HONEYGUIDE TENTED CAMPS
Honeyguide Tented Camps are located in the 23,000 hectare Manyeleti Game Reserve which is between the Timbavati and Sabi Sand Reserve and borders the Kruger National Park. Both camps offer twice daily game drives.

HONEYGUIDE KHOKA MOYA CAMP
Khoka Moya Camp is an authentic tented camp straddling a dry riverbed, which forms a natural animal path winding through the riverine bush. Khoka Moya comprises 15 contemporary styled tented rooms, set on screeded concrete slabs and furnished in a comfortable, minimalistic style. A family affair, the tents are large enough to easily accommodate four guests. They have en-suite bathrooms with double showers and separate toilets; as well as private outdoor seating areas to relax and take in the sights and sounds of the bush. Simply designed and built of corrugated iron, the large colourful lounge and dining areas of the camp overlook green lawns leading to the swimming pool. Situated on both sides of the riverbed guests can enjoy an authentic safari experience without sacrificing luxury, safety or comfort.

HONEYGUIDE MANTOBENI CAMP
Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp is nestled into a grove of Tamboti trees. The camp overlooks a dry riverbed and its construction of natural materials allows a seamless integration with the surrounding wilderness. 15 colonial-styled tents afford an authentic safari experience, the flowing fabrics, luxurious touches and elegant wood furnishings providing tranquillity and uncluttered space. Comfortable open-plan central areas invite guests to relax on decks gazing out over the waterhole. Soak in the pool during the midday heat or settle around a blazing fire after a day enjoying exciting game drives. Savour meals in a social setting, listening out to the sounds of the wildlife inhabitants as they serenade the night.

Bongani Mountain Lodge is situated in the shadows of the Malelane Mountain range and surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of the African bushveld. Here you can connect back to a more simple life amidst the tranquillity of nature and the culture and history of this fascinating area. Walk the ancient paths once used by the San people, with over 250 recorded San rock art sites, estimated to be 1 500 years old, the greatest concentration of recorded rock art per square metre on earth. This game reserve in Mpumalanga offers luxury lodge accommodation which has been designed to bring the beauty of the outdoors into the interiors with relaxing warmth of terracotta tones and a subtle blend of timber and thatch. All rooms are en-suite bathroom with a private deck featuring magnificent wraparound views and every modern comfort. Sit back and relax in an open safari vehicle as your experienced guide amazes you with his knowledge of the bush, the habitat and the animals you encounter. Experience the sights and sounds of the bush as you come into close contact with nature, home to a multitude of many species of wildlife, reptiles and birdlife. The game reserve in Mpumalanga affords guests an opportunity to see first-hand more mammal species than in any other African Game Reserve. The "Big Five” can also be found in the reserve.