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Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria Falls

Popularly known as “the Grand Old Lady of the Falls”, the Victoria Falls Hotel is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, a World Heritage site. A member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group, this Edwardian-style hotel, built in 1904, has recently been refurbished to combine the charm of the old with the convenience of the new.

Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, the hotel provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are within walking distance and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is audible and visible from this luxurious landmark. You might even feel a bit of spray as you walk in the gardens.

There’s a choice of restaurants and a bar, a swimming pool, a shop, a spacious lounge area and pretty gardens. The hotel can also help arrange several tours of the area. Of course, afternoon tea on the terrace is an essential part of any stay!

The rooms are all air-conditioned and have a television, safe, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

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Amenities

Bar, Gym, Parking, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Spa, Walking & Trekking, Activities

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Other Options

Located in the heart of the Drakensberg Mountains and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area. It is an ideal location if you want to explore the area and its famed hiking trails to suit all abilities. The region has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and getting out and about to see the mountains, flora and fauna is a must. 

There's plenty on offer for families with good facilities for children. The hotel even has its own helicopter if you fancy a birds eye view of the area. There's a dining room and bar with an outside terrace, children's playground, 9 hole golf course, swimming pool and wellness centre. The major attractions here are the great outdoors and with a huge selection of hikes and walks on offer you'll be spoilt for choice. The spacious rooms are located in the hotel's gardens and have mini fridge, television, ceiling fan, heating, and Wi-Fi as well as tea and coffee-making facilities.

Cathedral Peak

Drakensberg Mountains

Located in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal and at the foot of the towering Drakensberg Mountains, the lodge is dedicated to sumptuous food and rustic luxury. With just 12 rooms this is a haven for those looking to break away from the fast-paced life at home, and for those who enjoy mountain walks, roaring log fires, 5 course dinners with exceptional wines and time for relaxation and pampering. The setting is ideal if you like walking and exploring and there is a bar and fabulous restaurant built overlooking the late. Bird watching, cycling and even helicopter trips can be arranged. You can order a gourmet picnic to take with you on your adventures and the hotel dog might oblige and come along for a walk with you. 

The rooms are in cottages around the grounds and each one has fireplace, mini fridge, ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, mini bar, television and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms are well furnished with ample indoor and outdoor seating. 

Cleopatras Mountain Farmhouse

Drakensberg Mountains

The friendly family-owned and run guest house is the perfect stop over halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Sitting on a working ostrich and alfalfa farm it offers tranquillity, spectacular views and soul-touching moments. Sunsets you will never find elsewhere and hospitality to make you feel at home. Activities include bird watching, scenic walks, stargazing, and environmental and farm tours where you can experience the ostrich chicks hatching. As well as this there's plenty on offer in the local area including the Sunrise Meerkat Tour, Cango Caves, feeding the elephants and visiting Highgate Ostrich Farm. All the rooms have spectacular views of the surrounding farmlands, majestic mountains and the well-kept garden. Each one has tea and coffee-making facilities, television and WiFi.

De Denne Country Guest House

Oudtshoorn

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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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

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