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The Oyster Box

The Oyster Box

Umhlanga

Situated overlooking the historical and famous landmark, the Umhlanga lighthouse, The Oyster Box has long been one of South Africa’s best-loved and most distinguished hotels, which occupies a special place in the hearts of the countless guests who have enjoyed its warmth, caring service and relaxed elegance since it first opening in 1947.

Standing proud on Umhlanga’s beachfront, directly on the beach and overlooking the Indian Ocean, the 86-room Oyster Box is one of South Africa’s best-loved hotels. Renowned for generous hospitality, attentive service and exceptional cuisine, The Oyster Box offers all the colonial charm and nostalgia of a bygone era, but with all the modern comfort and amenities.

Perfectly situated on the ocean’s edge, a brief 5 minutes walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, the Oyster Box Hotel is conveniently located for quick and easy access to Afro-chic Durban city centre, International Airports and numerous stylish shopping centres…yet has a feeling of classical charm and elegance like nowhere else on earth.

Nearby tourist attractions of immense interest to travellers include Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Ushaka Marine World and Sun Coast Casino. Further afield, the historical Natal Midlands and majestic Drakensberg Mountains, as well as excellent Big Five game parks, lodges and historical battlefields can be explored.

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Amenities

Gym, Restaurant, Spa, Swimming Pool, Parking, Bar, Disabled Rooms, Kiddies Club, Beach, Luxury

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The Madang Resort is ideally located at the entrance of the beautiful Madang Harbor, with almost a kilometre of absolute water frontage onto Dallman Passage and Yamilon Lagoon. It's the ideal spot for exploring the area, there's snorkelling where you'll schools of vibrant coloured fish and pretty coral, offshore volcanic islands to visit and there is a 9 hole golf course close by. Facilities at the resort include: 4 pools, including a 40m pool and 3 freshwater pools, tennis courts, aviaries, marina, helipad, air-conditioned gymnasium and fitness centre. The resort offers more than 200 rooms. Most rooms have views of the Dallman passage, Yamilon Bay, resort pools or beautiful tropical gardens. All have private balconies, split air conditioning, private bathroom and television.

Madang Resort

Madang Harbour

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The hotel is set on the shores of Kimbe Bay and has been family-run for over 30 years. There are just 20 rooms set in the lush tropical gardens. They have two, day dive boats and links with two liveaboard dive boats. Bird watching can be arranged as well as WWII history tours, village visits, thermal hot river swimming and volcano climbs. There is a bar, main restaurant, swimming pool as well as a scuba diving and snorkelling centre. This part of the world is utterly magical and ask about a visit to see the firefly trees, the perfect after dinner experience! The are two room types of Bungalows with ensuite bathrooms, ceiling fans (no air-conditioning), tea and coffee-making facilities, a small fridge, and a private veranda. The Bungalows are located along the beachfront and have water views. The Plantation House Rooms are slightly smaller, but still with all the same features. These rooms are built in a block of four sharing a common veranda and have garden views. Room includes all meals, daily laundry service and wi-fi at the main resort building.

Walindi Plantation Resort

Kimbe Bay

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Nestled atop a breathtaking fjord with 180 degrees panoramic views of the sea, fjords and mountains. Located in Oro Province 250 miles due east of the capital Port Moresby, and only 80 miles from the famous Kokoda Trail, the resort offers comfortable accommodation and a range of tours and activities both below and above the water. Your stay can be as adventurous or relaxed as you like. The climate is warm, people are friendly, and the surrounding nature is simply amazing. Facilities include a terraced BBQ area, swimming pool with views of the fjord below, table tennis, lounge bar area and library, gift shop, library, TV lounge and dining area. One of the best attractions is visiting the local communities either as a day visitor or staying overnight. Please ask us for more details. Standard rooms are all air-conditioned with mini-fridges, and tea and coffee-making facilities, Deluxe rooms have balcony overlooking the sea, and Deluxe bungalows are larger and have either sea or fjord views.

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Oro Province

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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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Your Adventure, Your Way

All good things start with a conversation and planning your holiday shouldn't be like flicking through a catalogue. Email us, book a free consultation, or give us a call, to get your next bespoke adventure underway.

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+44 (0)7516 766404

Email:

enquiries@briggatetravel.com

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