The Best of South Africa: Exploring the Rainbow Nation

The City Lodge Hotel Eastgate, a beautifully appointed, Tuscan-themed hotel, is located only 15 minutes from the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport in a very secure area. The hotel overlooks a landscaped greenbelt with walking path. The Eastgate Shopping Centre is nearby, hosting many shops and restaurants. There is a shuttle to the shopping center offered between 7:00pm to 10:00pm each evening.

Knysna Hollow is located just 1 mile outside the quaint town of Knysna and a short walk from the beautiful Knysna Lagoon, set on a secluded five-acre country estate surrounded by oak and pecan nut trees. Its central location makes it a perfect base to explore the myriad of attractions on the Garden Route.

Located on a family-run, working ostrich farm, Mooiplaas Guesthouse offers four-star accommodations in the heart of the Klein (Little) Karoo. All 13 suites are located in the main farm house, with views overlooking the farm, valley and Swartberg Mountains in the background. In addition to a tasty and filling breakfast, the guesthouse also offers a dinner menu featuring local recipes.

The Windsor Hotel offers 70 comfortable en-suite bedrooms overlooking the sea in one of the Cape’s most glorious settings. On the edge of sparkling Walker Bay, the Windsor Hotel combines the best of traditional hospitality with all the comforts you expect of stylish waterfront living. The village of Hermanus is considered to offer the best land based whale watching in the world from July to November and guests often see whales from the hotel itself.

Located on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the Portswood provides superlative accommodation, stunning cuisine, and world-class service. This chic hotel offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool with terrace, cocktail bar, ForEX services, a wellness center, and 24 hour room service. The onsite Quarter Kitchen is famous for its breakfasts and its Cape Malay dishes. One of the memorable features of this historical hotel is that the restaurant and lobby are built around the original well and the holding cells for prisoners on their way to Robben Island 300 years ago. The hotel honors this history and provides guests with a unique experience. It lies withing walking distance of the many attractions of the Waterfront. Please note that it is not possible to match singles requesting a roommate on the extension, you must enroll with the single supplement if you do not have a roommate.

Tucked deep in the Big Five Karongwe Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa lies Shiduli Private Game Lodge. Offering an unrivaled African Safari experience, the warm atmosphere, friendly staff and fine cuisine complement the excellent Big 5 game viewing. Situated under the shade of towering Leadwood and Jackelberry trees, and surrounded by a lush garden filled with indigenous plants, Shiduli features 24 luxuriously decorated suites. In the elegant candlelit dining area, enjoy Pan African meals in the most spectacular surroundings-- under the stars! The friendly staff at Shiduli ensure that guests are given personal attention and service at all times.