Overview

Situated in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa this luxurious establishment can offer four variations of very private accommodation, Casa do Sol is the ideal place for people looking for a bit of romance, adventure or just a business hotel that is geared toward demanding requirements. Each room offers individual character and tranquillity for guests to indulge in and enjoy.

This delightful Mpumalanga accommodation is situated in an Eden of tranquil pools, deeply shaded glades and lush flower gardens, just next to The Elephant Sanctuary. Ideal for both business and leisure guests this hotel and resort in Hazyview sees travellers from around the world and South Africa.

This accommodation is ideal for solo travellers, couples, groups of friends  and families

Accommodation

This Mpumalanga hotel is made up of 4 different types of accommodation. Casa’s, Villa’s, Twin and Double Suites and one “Casa Grande” which offers guests a jacuzzi. All rooms cater for double occupancies and have bathrooms en-suite. Tea and coffee making facilities and a small fridge is available in each room.

The Casa’s lead out to the lush flower gardens whilst the Villa’s offer private gardens or terraces. The Twin and Double Suites each have entrance halls, spacious sitting rooms as well as luxury bathrooms with separate showers and toilets. They also offer the use of private patios with breathtaking views of the valley. This ensures that all guests staying at the Hazyview accommodation enjoy an experience of a lifetime.

The Casa Grande has a large sitting room opening onto a porticoed patio with a Jacuzzi, Sauna and private pool in an enclosed garden. On the upper level is a double bedroom with his and her bathrooms.

Conferences

Casa do Sol is the perfect venue for a variety of events, launches, meetings, conferences, team building excercises, weddings or any other event.

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Children 
• Children: 0 – 11 years of age Free of charge accommodation only when sharing with two full paying adults, meals charged for on consumption.
• Children: 12 years & older Occupy their own room and pay full adult rate.

Rates

Inclusions:
•  Dinner, bed and breakfast.

Property rate not combinable with offers currently in the market place, unless otherwise stated

Overview

Xugana Luxury Lodge is situated in The Okavango Delta which braids across 15 000 km² of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, providing an oasis to an abundance of wildlife. In the permanent delta, the myriad of sparkling waterways coil amongst reed and papyrus beds, and open unexpectedly onto tranquil lagoons fringed by wooded islands.

Xugana Lagoon is widely accepted as being the most spectacular permanent water site in the Okavango Delta and Xugana Island Lodge is located in a private concession in its heart. The lodge, on a wooded island in the Xugana Lagoon, nestles beneath the shade of old wild ebony and African mangosteen trees facing the shimmering waters of the lagoon.

This exclusive reed and thatch structure blends into the surrounding landscape, and offers spectacular game viewing in an area rich in birdlife, wildlife and scenic beauty. Xugana prides itself on faultless service, comfortable accommodation, mouth-watering cuisine and attention to detail.

This luxuriant establishment is ideal for solo travellers, couples looking for a romantic getaway and groups of friends wanting to experience sumptuous surroundings in one of the most beautiful and diverse areas of the world.

Accommodation

The recently refurbished Xugana Island Lodge accommodates a maximum of sixteen guests in eight reed and thatch ‘Mesasas’. The rustically elegant chalets are on raised timber platforms and open onto private decks with spectacular views over the shimmering lagoon. All the chalets are en-suite and offer walk-in showers.

Wildlife

Xugana Island Lodge borders the Moremi Game Reserve, which has diverse habitats supporting a wide variety of animals. As well as possible sightings of wild dog, leopard and cheetah, other resident species include lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, hyena, zebra, kudu, red lechwe, sable and roan antelope.

Bird-watching is excellent throughout the year. Reed cormorant, African darter, Eastern white pelican, African spoonbill, Goliath heron, egrets, glossy ibis, sacred ibis, storks, geese and ducks are just a few of the many species that have been recorded in the area.

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Children
No children under 6 years old are accepted.
Children aged between 6 and 11 pay 50% of the adult rate, and children aged between 12 and 15 pay 75%.
Children above the age of 15 pay the full adult rate.
There are no child-minding facilities at the lodge.
Families with children aged 6 to11 will need to book private activities at an additional cost.
Children aged under 16 must share accommodation with a parent.
Please Note:
Xugana Island Lodge camp closure 01 February 2017 – 01 March 2017

Directions

• BY AIR:

• Xugana Island Lodge is located near Xugana Airstrip which is accessed by charter aircraft from Maun International Airport (IATA: MUB) and Kasane Airport (IATA: BBK).

• Kasane Airport is served by daily road transfers from Zambia’s Victoria Falls (IATA: VFA) and Livingstone (IATA: LVI) international airports.

• AIRSTRIP INFO:

GPS Coordinates: 19.2169444 (latitude) 23.0766666 (longitude)

• Privately owned and maintained by Desert & Delta Safaris, Xugana Airstrip is 900 metres long with a grass and sand surface and is licensed for aircraft of a maximum all-up weight of 2,300 kg.

• Prior written permission must be obtained from Desert & Delta Safaris before landing.

• Guests arriving and departing by aircraft or boat transfer are limited to a baggage allowance of 20 kg per person in soft sided bags (duffle type bags).

Overview

Balule Game Reserve, in the South African Limpopo province, forms one facet of the extensive, 23 000 square kilometer Kruger National Park biosphere. Hugging the Olifants River, 410 meters above sea level, this reserve is home to an impressive collection of 500 exotic and varied bird species, more than 380 recognised tree species, and 150 mammal groups. The impressive ecozone and rolling landscape are the perfect topographical formula for a romantic stay in the bush – a veritable fest of sights, sounds, exciting safari drives, and amazing nights spent recounting the day’s events around a fire as the sun sets.

The Zulu phrase for paradise is “Ezulwini” – appropriate in relation to the Ezulwini Game Lodges. Alive with the rustle and shimmer of local plantlife, Ezulwini stands as a tribute to the lush and mysterious bush in which it makes its home. With a diverse selection of habitats atrracting guests and enthusiasts from across the country, standing proudly as a member of the Kruger National Park conservancy. This riverine wonderland is the perfect vantage point from which to spot the Big Five, or soak in the crisp, clean air of the Kruger’s famous lowveld.

This is an ideal place for solo travellers, couples and families to experience the wonders of the Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Accommodation

Ezulwini’s  game lodges provide a wonderful cross section of the local landscape – from Billy’s Lodge, flanked on all sides by impressive indigenous vegetation, to River Lodge, affixed as it is to the banks of the mighty Olifants River.

Billy’s Lodge provides luxury, thatched accommodation, with twin bed chalets and en-suite bathrooms, intimate living areas, air conditioning and overhead fans, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-bars, insect proof screening, and DSTV televisions. Sleeping up to ten guests, this riverside lodge also boasts a crystal clear swimming pool

River Lodge offers a series of thatched chalets, all with twin beds, with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and overhead fans, satellite televisions, tea and coffee making facilites and mini-bars, and elegant insect screens. The lodge accommodates up to fourteen guests.

Wildlife

From the reserve’s impressive hippo population, to the Big Five, and less common sightings such as the honey badger and civet cat, Balule reserve is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream come true.

Adding to the experience are the abundant and colourful bird populations that guarantee a trip out into Balule’s surrounding bush is one you’re not likely to soon forget.

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Children
Children 12 and over pay the full adult rate. Children under 12 pay 50% of the adult rate.
Ezulwini’s Lodge is unable to accommodate children under the age of 6 .

Excludes:
Balule Nature Reserve Entrance Fee of R50 per vehicle and R100 per person (subject to change)

Directions

Travel from Johannesburg on the Witbank Highway N12 – turn off at Belfast and head towards Dullstroom- Lydenburg – follow the R36 to Ohrigstad, go through the Strydom Tunnel and take the R 527 to Hoedspruit. Turn left onto the R 40 Phalaborwa / Mica road.

At approximately 17 kilometres from Hoedspruit, look for the thatched gate on the right hand side of the road which is the entrance to the Balule Nature Reserve – Olifants West Gate, then sign in at the gate.

BILLYS LODGE GUESTS:

Continue approximately 3km straight along Olifants Road, and turn left at Sable Road, continue for another approximately 2 kilometres and turn right at the Ezulwini sign just before the seasonal river.  Follow the road to the Lodge.

RIVER LODGE GUESTS:

Travel straight down the Olifants Road for approximately 10 kilometres until you see the sign for Ezulwini River Lodge (about 1.5km’s after the Pondoro sign).  Turn left onto the River Lodge road.  You will travel roughly 8 kilometres  following the markers. Please note that it is under an hours drive from the Balule Gate to River Lodge. Kindly note that all of the roads within the reserve are sand roads.

Overview

Dulini River Lodge is embraced in the riverine grandeur of ancient ebony trees, River Lodge exudes a sense of indulgence true to the long-standing safari tradition.

This river lodge presents the signature safari experience in the company of expert guides and in the luxury of exclusive six-seater game viewers. Exhilarating encounters with wildlife and sincere hospitality are what make River Lodge an unforgettably enriching experience

Perfect for solo travellers, couples on romantic getaways and families exploring the South African wildlife.

Accommodation

The enthralling elevation of the six luxurious suites, offers inspiring views over the regal Sand River, to the savannah beyond.

Wildlife

The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is particularly well known for its leopard populations, as well as lion, cheetah, wild dog, elephant, rhino, and buffalo, as well as a large bird population for watchers in the area.

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Children
Children from 8 years and older are welcome at Dulini.
Children  8-16 years old and will be charged 50% of the full adult rate when sharing with one or two adults.
Should there be a full camp booking; children of any age will be welcome.
Excludes:
Sabi Sand Guest Conservation Contribution (GCC) fee of R100 per person per night

Directions

• BY AIR:

• SA Express from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit

• SA Airlink from Cape Town to Hoedspruit

• SA Airlink from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit

• Private Charters available to private airstrip, lodge will do transfer

• BY ROAD:

• From Johannesburg to Exeter Private Game Reserve:

• Take the N12/N4 from Johannesburg to Nelspruit

• Take the R40 from Nelspruit to Hazyview

• Next, take the R536 from Hazyview towards Paul Kruger Gate

• After 34km along a tar road, look out for signs indicating the Private Game

• Lodges on the left hand side of the road sign for Exeter and other lodges (and the Green board for the community Huntington)

• Travel 8.2km along the dirt road you will pass a school on your left, keep driving till you get to a large four way intersection. There are a few roadside stalls here and lodge boards

• Turn right at the four-way intersection

• Travel 1,4km along this road until you get to a T-junction

• Turn left at the T-junction

• Travel 800m along this road. You will see signboards indicating Exeter game lodges on the left hand side of the road. Turn left here

• Travel a further 1km along this road. Do not turn off at any point and continue until you see the entrance gate to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Enter at this gate

• You will need to pay an entrance fee of R160 per vehicle and R40 per person at this gate. The entrance fee can only be confirmed at the time of making your reservation (Rates are subject to change)

• Once you are inside the reserve, turn left immediately, drive past the turnoffs to Savanna, Castleton, Singita and Idube.

• Once past the Idube sign, you will see signboards indicating Exeter, Leadwood and Dulini. Follow the signs to the correct camp

GPS: -24.770200 (latitude) 31.398850 (longitude)