Hotels/Establishments along the Cape Route

De Waterkant Lodge

De Waterkant Lodge, Annex and Cottages are situated in Cape Town's historic De Waterkant area - a few minutes walk from the city and the V&A Waterfront. Built over 150 years ago, the Lodge has been carefully restored and is furnished with a collection of Cape antiques. Enjoy magnificent views of the city, harbor and Table Mountain from the rooftop patio and breakfast room. The Lodge and Annex offer B&B and access to the swimming pool, sauna, steambath and pub. The two-bedroomed self-catering cottages are all unique in character, tastefully furnished, fully equipped and serviced daily. Restaurants are within easy walking distance if you wish to enjoy different cuisines each evening. A vibrant nightlife pulsates in the city center for those who love jazz.

Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse - Hermon

Experience life on a working farm surrounded by a 3600 hectare nature reserve where birdlife is prolific, and herds of eland, zebra, wildebeest and more, roam peacefully. Stay in the original, authentically restored Victorian homestead, and feast on generous farm fare. Enjoy evening and early morning game drives. Take a picnic basket and walk or cycle through the reserve, swim, canoe or windsurf on the lake-sized dam, play croquet under the oaks, or just relax and enjoy the warm hospitality.

Roggeland Country House - Klein Drakenstein Valley

Roggeland Country HouseRoggeland is an eighteenth century Cape Dutch homestead, situated 40 minutes from Cape Town in the heart of the winelands. Cool tranquil rooms with high ceilings, casement windows and wooden shutters welcome you to gracious country living. Known for fine wines and fine dining. Roggeland presents an informal wine tasting each evening, followed by a four course gourmet dinner. Golfing enthusiasts will revel on the excellent greens close to the estate.

Grootbos Nature Reserve - Gansbaai

Grootbos Nature Reserve encompasses over I 000 hectares of  fynbos above Walker Grootbos Nature Reserve in Gansbaai Bay, with breathtaking views of dunes, pristine beaches, whales and the distant Cape of Good Hope. Experience the rich flora, mystical milkwood forests, fascinating fauna, and close encounters with whales (Aug-Dec). The daily program includes 4X4 drives, horse riding, fynbos and beach walks. All these activities are guided by experts in their various fields. Luxurious tucked-away cottages, built from locally hewn stone and timber, excellent cuisine and personalized attention will provide you with unforgettable and inspiring memories. Children welcome. All credit cards.

Hog Hollow Country Lodge - The Crags

Hog Hollow Country Lodge A private nature reserve, set on the edge of indigenous forest, Hog Hollow has breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains. Enjoy outstanding cuisine, personalized accommodation, panoramic views, sincere hospitality and numerous activities. Twelve cottages in unique African decor and style, offer private wooden decks, king-sized beds and cozy fireplaces. Superb breakfasts and dinners are served on the pool deck or around the communal candlelit dining table. Abundant birdlife and walking trails, 10 minute's drive to the beach. Whale and dolphin watching all year round. Meander along the original woodcutter's paths through the virgin forest and fynbos, or stroll down to the river where the Loerie, Kingfisher and Sacred Ibis nest. 

Guests can lounge around the pool overlooking the Matjes River Gorge or visit the white beaches of Keurbooms and Natures Valley which are a short drive away. For the more energetic, horse riding, mountain biking, black water tubing, bungee jumping, canoeing and golf courses are some of the sporting attractions available nearby. Single supplement. All credit cards. Children by arrangement.

Oulap Country House

Oulap is best described by owner and film-maker Jans Rautenbach as, "A place of magic in the mountains, of fabled Kannaland, somewhere over the rainbow." Lying at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, Oulap's landmark stone house is set up on Enjoy meals in a warm and inviting setting high overlooking the eternal Karoo landscape, and offers superb accommodation to those who wish to discover the heart of a country and her people. Jans and Almeri have created an unforgettable, warm and inviting environment. Meals turn into occasions, as Jans, a master storyteller, enthralls guests with stories of the magic of the area, its legends and adventures. Explore the depths of the Cango Caves, visit the Ostrich Show Farms, shop in Victorian villages or explore the spectacular mountain passes. Single supplement levied. Children accepted. Dinner inclusive.

Andries Stockenstrom Guest House - Graaff-Reinet

Entering the guest houseThis award-winning guest house (best Full Service Guest House in South Africa for 1997 & 1998) is centrally situated in South Africa's fourth oldest town. Dining at the guest house is a highlight Steeped in history, Graaff-Reinet has over 200 national monuments. The guest house and dining room, located in a manor house built around 1819, has five en suite double rooms, air-conditioned and elegantly furnished. Famous for Karoo-style regional haute cuisine, the four course dinner at Andries Stockenstrom is indeed a highlight.

Shamwari Game Reserve

Shamwari is the southern most, big game private reserve in Africa - Malaria free. Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life and has been awarded a number of International awards for its efforts in conservation coupled with tourism. Shamwari Game Reserve

A game reserve in which a multitude of plant, animal and bird life unfold the very soul of an untamed continent, along with the most luxurious means of experiencing your safari holiday. Shamwari's highly trained game rangers, with skilled service staff will ensure a memorable adventure, personalized to your needs. 

During your stay at Shamwari you will have an opportunity to visit Kaya Lendaba, a traditional African healing village. This ethnic home gives visitors the opportunity to understand how cultures lived in an integrated world, and the spiritual significance of sacred rituals and places, practiced for centuries by African people.