Southern Spoor
Southern Spoor presents an African Experience, a unique selection of upmarket hotels, lodges and guest houses representing authentic South African accommodation. Many of the establishments are slightly "off the beaten track" and those in and around the major cities have been selected to ensure that you experience genuine African hospitality. Almost all of the establishments are owner-run and you are therefore assured of personal service and attention to detail.
Why not experience the diversity of their product with our recommended itinerary below :
14 Day Itinerary :
4 Nights Winchester Mansions, Cape Town
2 Nights Franschhoek Country House, Franschhoek
3 Nights Thanda Private Game lodge, Zululand
3 Nights Maliba Mountain Lodge, Lesotho
1 Night Kloofzicht Lodge, Johannesburg
Transfers throughout
Flight from Cape Town to Durban
Breakfast daily and all meals at Thanda
From $4910.00 per person sharing (subject to change)
Winchester Mansions – The Winchester Mansions Hotel, an exclusive, privately-owned 4 star luxury boutique hotel, is situated along the Atlantic Seaboard's famous Platinum mile, only 5 minutes from the well-known V&A Waterfront. Built in the mid-1920's in Herbert Baker style, the Winchester Mansions Hotel embodies the charm and gracious hospitality of a bygone era.
Franschhoek Country House – Franschhoek Country House & Villas embodies age-old French luxury with its elegant Provencal-style décor that offer guests an exclusive boutique hotel experience in the heart of the Cape winelands. On the outskirts of the French-Huguenot founded town of Franschhoek, this 5-star luxury country hotel has unrivalled beauty and tranquility.
Thanda Private Game Lodge – Thanda Private Game Reserve is a celebration of the Zulu people and their rich culture. Thanda, meaning 'love' in Zulu, is an expression of the magical union of powerful Zulu culture, wildlife, romantic decadence and exclusivity. Reawaken romance in one of the nine luxury bush villas, each with their own private boma, sala (open air thatched day bed), deck and plunge pool. An integral part of the Thanda experience is Vula Zulu which showcases Zulu history and culture.
Maliba Mountain Lodge – Maliba Mountain Lodge, pronounced ‘Madiba’ in Sotho, is the first 5-star lodge in Lesotho. It is located in the Royal Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho within the Tsehlanyane National Park, in a pristine sub-alpine wilderness valley deep in the heart of Lesotho’s impressive mountains. Guests are accommodated in one of six private and luxurious Basotho-style chalets. Each chalet has a sunken bath with panoramic views of the mountains, a king size bed, mood lighting and private viewing decks to create a sophisticated ambience.
Maliba Lodge offers guests a range of activities including hiking on one of the three nature trails, horse riding on local Lesotho ponies, swimming in natural springs, bird watching, rock-climbing and village and cultural tours. Snow activities can be organized though the Lodge at Afri-ski.
Kloofzicht Lodge – Nestled at the foothills of the Zwartkops Mountains in the 'Cradle of Humankind', Kloofzicht Lodge is the essence of tranquility and ultimate luxury, only 30 minutes drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. The lodge overlooks six exquisite fly-fishing dams and the lower reaches of the Blaauwbank Spruit, as it meanders through the unspoilt Zwartkops gorge. The dramatic scenery, natural vegetation and the abundant wildlife sets the mood.
