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Hotels/Establishments along
the Cape Route
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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.
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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.
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Roggeland Country House - Klein Drakenstein Valley
Roggeland 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.
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Grootbos
Nature Reserve - Gansbaai
Grootbos Nature Reserve encompasses over I 000 hectares of fynbos above Walker
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.
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Hog Hollow Country Lodge - The Crags
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.
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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 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.
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Andries Stockenstrom Guest House - Graaff-Reinet
This 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. 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.
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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.

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.
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