You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.
Lesedi Cultural Village, near Johannesburg (nights 2-3)
In the heart of the African bushveld, this village encompasses traditionally decorated, thatched rondavels, which house the accommodation. Local woods, colourful paintings and fabrics create cosy interiors, and additional amenities include TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities. A three-tiered restaurant serves classic African dishes, and a lively bar offers traditional drinks.
Grey Goose Game Lodge, Newcastle (nights 4-5)
This family-owned lodge is close to the city of Newcastle and set on a game farm, home to springbok, zebra, wildebeest, and ostriches. The property is also fronted by a river, which attracts an abundance of birdlife. The 30 guestrooms feature contemporary decor, with splashes of colour and animal print. Amenities include air conditioning, tea/coffee-makers, TVs and free Wi-Fi. An in-house restaurant opens onto the surrounding countryside, and guests can cool down in the outdoor pool, fish in the nearby dam, and explore the area on hiking trails.
Foresters Arms, Eswatini (night 6)
Enclosed by the countryside, this charming hotel, rich with character, is ideally located between the Kruger National Park and KwaZulu Natal. Classically decorated rooms with locally produced toiletries, TVs, and free Wi-Fi, look out over the delightful gardens. A pleasant restaurant features an expansive terrace, and a bar/lounge provides a snug drinking spot with a log fire for the chillier evenings.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park (nights 7-9)
A lodge-style hotel looking out over Sabie River, surrounded by woodland, and interconnected by walkways. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature African-inspired decor, tea/coffee-making facilities, sitting areas, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. An infinity pool, fringed by a bar faces the bush, and the Lapa Restaurant allows you to dine under the starry African sky with a menu of local and international dishes. Breakfast is served on an open deck, there is an on-site coffee shop, a spa, and a fully-equipped fitness centre.
Kelway Hotel, Port Elizabeth (night 10)
A timber built-structure houses Kelway Hotel, which is just a three-minute walk from the beach. Polished guestrooms have dark wood furnishings and neutral colour schemes, tea-coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant’s deck is ideal for spotting dolphins and whales, a bar incorporates a train theme and looks out over Nelson Mandela Bay, and there is an outdoor plunge pool.
Diaz Hotel and Resort, Mossel Bay (nights 11-12)
Surrounded by pristine seafront coves, this hotel offers exceptional views of Mossel Bay and is within a stone’s throw of the harbour town’s centre. Guestrooms come equipped with comfortable double beds as well as private lounge areas and balconies. These suites also include a minibar, safe, free Wi-Fi, smart TVs and telephones.
Aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites, Cape Town (nights 13-15)
The famed Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is close by, and the hotel is on the side of a canal. Each guestroom sports modern furnishings and pastel shades, and amenities include air conditioning, tea/coffee-makers, hairdryers, mini-bars, safes, TVs, and Wi-Fi. A glass-lined café and cocktail bar looks out over the canal and a rooftop pool is backed by Table Mountain.
