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Ambua Lodge

Ambua Lodge

The Highlands

Nestled amongst the Doma Peaks near Tari and sitting almost 7000 feet above sea level, the lodge enjoys magnificent views of the Tari Valley below. Home to one of the most immediately recognizable cultures in Papua New Guinea - the "Huli Wigmen". A proud, flamboyant tribe known for their ornate ceremonial "wigs" with dances and songs fashioned on that of the mating rituals of the Birds of Paradise - an encounter with the Huli's is bound to be memorable.

You will find a restaurant, lounge and bar as well as beautiful gardens to explore where you may be lucky enough to spot some of the local birds. Ambua's rain forests have been the star of many a wildlife documentary. An incredible 217 species have been recorded here it is home to 13 different species of bird of paradise. Rooms are in 30 round houses, set amongst landscaped gardens and built almost exclusively from natural materials. Each one has 180 degree picture windows to soak in the view, en-suite bathrooms and electric blankets and continental quilts for the cool highland evenings. There are also some modern hotel rooms with similar facilities.

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Amenities

Activities, Bar, Restaurant, Walking & Trekking

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Other Options

Nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Granny Mouse Country House & Spa is a perfect choice for some relaxation in beautiful surroundings. It offers award-winning cuisine and wine along with comfortable accommodations. The hotel is ideally suited for exploring this part of KZN, along the route known as the Midlands Meander, dotted with pretty villages, artist communities and wonderful cafes and restaurants serving locally sourced produce. 

You'll enjoy a restaurant and bar, swimming pool, spa, free parking, and there are a whole selection of activities to enjoy locally including horse riding, hiking and hot air ballooning. 

The rooms are spacious, and each one offers a fireplace for those chillier winter nights, television, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, patio and are set in the gardens.

Granny Mouse

KZN Midlands

The reserve is located overlooking Walker Bay, around 30 miles east of Hermanus and less than 2 hours drive from Cape Town. It's a truly magical location offering a range of accommodation and facilities to suit all ages from family groups to couples or groups of friends. Due to the amount of activities on offer it is recommended that a stay of at least 3 nights to really enjoy yourself. 

Facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant, laundry service and beauty salon and bar. 

Your stay includes a number of activities such as guided walks and 4x4 drives through the reserve, horse rides, whale watching trips (Jun/Jul to Dec) beach walks and bird watching and much more. Plus there are lots more at additional cost. The comfortable rooms at Garden Lodge are set in the gardens and are linked by walkways and are perfect for families.

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

near Hermanus

This charming country house hotel is just a short distance from the city centre and is the ideal place to break your journey at the beginning or the end of a journey along the Garden Route or a visit to the Eastern Cape game lodges. If time allows there is plenty to do in the area including a range of beach activities as well as a visit to beachfront craft market. 

There's a restaurant and bar, lounges for relaxing and if you're feeling energetic there's swimming pool and tennis court. The airport is just a short drive away making this an ideal place if you have an early flight the next day. The rooms are tastefully decorated with lots of traditional touches, all have air conditioning and heating, tea and coffee-making facilities and a safe.

Hacklewood Hill

Port Elizabeth

How our Tent Ratings work

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These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

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It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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