Fascinating Self-Drive Tour through KwaZulu-Natal

Teremok Marine Lodge

A little hideaway in Umhlanga

The all-suite, five-star Teremok Marine Lodge in Umhlanga is nothing short of enchanting. From its individually designed (and scented) suites and richly decorated spa and tranquil gardens, to its exquisite location on Marine drive (within walking distance of the beach) – Teremok will delight the senses and restore the soul.

Highlights

• Features eight individually designed suites with open-plan bathrooms
• Unique Teremok Spa plus gym and swimming pool on the premises
• Rates include the popular breakfasts in the airy dining area
• Shuttles to nearby restaurants/attractions, booking service, laundry and Wi-Fi
• Expansive landscaped gardens which are occasionally visited by vervet monkeys

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Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse

Farmhouse Luxury in the heart of the Drakensberg

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse marries fresh mountain air and hauntingly delicious cooking to create an experience not easily forgettable. This lodge is a perfect destination for a honeymoon or any kind of romantic getaway. But be warned: leaving this home away from home may be a more difficult feat than you anticipate.

Highlights

• Situated in the Drakensberg Mountains, far from the hustle and bustle of big cities
• A foodie’s paradise: ever-changing menu, countless recipes, constant culinary experimentation
• Member of the "Best of KZN" collective, a group of owner-operated luxury hotels throughout Natal
• Individually decorated rooms, each with an attitude and story of its own

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Three Tree Hill

An enchanting and eco-friendly retreat

Three Tree Hill Lodge offers its guests an old-world-style base from which to explore the magnificent Spioenkop Nature Reserve and its animal inhabitants. This lodge prides itself on operating in the most eco-friendly manner possible and giving back to the local community. This is responsible tourism at its very finest.

Highlights

• Set in the majestic Spioenkop Nature Reserve, at the foot of Spioenkop Hill
• Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) certified lodge operating in the most eco-friendly manner possible
• Opportunity to learn about the Anglo-Boer and Anglo-Zulu wars and even explore the battlefields of these wars
• Family-run lodge with extremely high standards of service
• Bird lovers paradise

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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park's first private facility

As the first private facility within Africa’s oldest proclaimed reserve, Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge offers four-star luxury while allowing guests to witness the largest population of white rhino in the world. Celebrated wilderness trails wind their way through the Big 5-strewn plains of the reserve.

Highlights

• The first private facility within Africa’s oldest proclaimed reserve – Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
• A conservation success story, the park is now home to one of the largest population of white rhino in the world
• Celebrated wilderness trails snake through the 96,000ha park
• The rooms of the lodge are spaced to enhance the view and ensure maximum privacy for each room
• An 11-metre infinity lap pool overlooking the bush

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Kosi Forest Lodge

Kosi Bay's cosiest stay

Tucked away in the wildlife-rich Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, Kosi Forest Lodgeis perfect for those who want to combine a beach and woodland holiday. The lodge’s 16 thatched bush suites allow you to unwind under a canopy of trees, while the reserve’s lush wetlands can be explored by canoe, boat, or on horseback.

Highlights

• Favourably situated within the wildlife-rich St Lucia Wetlands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 6 Forest rooms and 2 family rooms made of thatch, canvas and wood, nestled among the trees
• Guided walks through the magnificent forest
• Canoe trips and river cruises available
• Turtle breeding and tracking available from November to February

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