Luxury Southern African Travel

Royal Zambezi Lodge is located on the bank of the Zambezi at one of its broadest points. With 3km of river frontage, Royal Zambezi Lodge borders the Lower Zambezi National Park and sits within a Game Management Area. The Lodge is a stunning luxury lodge, overlooking the vast Zambezi river. The design of Royal allows nature to play a leading role whilst also creating a soothing space for real rest and relaxation. The location for Royal Zambezi Lodge was chosen particularly for the wide variety of activities available, including fishing, fly-fishing, game viewing, sunset river cruises, professionally guided canoeing trips, open vehicle guided drives, night drives and walking safaris.

The classic suites are private units complete with shady veranda, en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and large showers. The large green canvas tents nestle under mature trees and are each positioned for the maximum enjoyment of the surrounding views and complete privacy.

The deluxe suites are the epitome of the luxury safari experience. With their outside showers, copper baths, plunge pools and private salas overlooking the river, the chalets provide ultimate luxury whilst allowing guests to interact with the wilderness that surrounds them.

If you are interested in staying at the Royal Zambezi Lodge please email info@diyatravel.com or visit www.diyatravel.com

Perched high on the Hermanus cliffs, the regal Birkenhead House and deluxe adjacent Villa, overlook the whale watching paradise of Walker Bay. Accommodating guests in the utmost luxury, this is the perfect destination for those seeking the pinnacle of seaside living. Only an hour and a half from Cape Town, Birkenhead House & Villa are superbly located in unspoilt natural surroundings. The luxury retreats offer everything the discerning sojourner could wish for: from uninterrupted views and diverse activities to the very finest in international cuisine, and richly appointed accommodation enhanced by rich fabrics and antiques.

Rooms:

Decorated with two yellow silk antique tub chairs, Ralph Lauren-inspired glass cupboards and a double bed, this room offers expansive views of the ocean. Appreciate the scenery on the balconies, de-stress in the glorious Victorian bath or enjoy the flat screen digital TV, DVD and mini bar offerings.

Located in the middle of Birkenhead House, this room offers partial sea views. Adding to the room’s opulent atmosphere are the furnishings, incorporating an extravagant king-size four-poster bed with hand-carved antique Indian buttresses. In the bathroom, Shagreen lined cupboards with two vanities surround the impressive marble sunken bath and shower.

Enjoy ocean and mountain views from the front or large back balcony respectively. Indoors, luxury abounds with a king-size English antique four-poster bed, two lime green silk high-back chairs and a wood & leather cabinet with TV, DVD and mini bar. In the spacious bathroom you’ll discover a very inviting Victorian freestanding bath with twin freestanding vanities, chaise lounge and an open shower. Step out onto the balcony and marvel at the beautiful sea view before you. Luxuriate in the plush comfort of the queen-size bed with gold-framed headboard. The bathroom is decorated with a shell mirror, single vanity table, shower and a freestanding Victorian bath.

If you are interested in staying at Birkenhead House, please email info@diyatravel.com or visit www.diyatravel.com

Set against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg mountain Range, the Garden Route Game Lodge guards the entrance to South Africa’s world famous Garden Route Coast. Only 3½ scenic hours drive from Cape Town, this malaria free, private game reserve is home to an abundance of animal and bird life including the BIG 5. Visitors to the Garden Route Game Lodge can enjoy game viewing in open Landrovers, luxury accommodation and a memorable dining experience in our Boma restaurant. Our friendly staff and management are there to take care of your every need to complete your unforgettable stay.

Our recently refurbished spacious Lodge rooms combine luxury and comfort with an African theme. Complete with en suite bathrooms, the Lodge rooms lead onto a West facing balcony which offers breathtaking African sunsets all within steps of the pool. These rooms are ideal for families and are located closer to the Lodge amenities.
Garden Route Game Lodge

Exclusive accommodation in luxury thatched chalets with en suite bathrooms designed to offer guests complete comfort and relaxation in a beautiful setting. Linked to the Main Lodge via a wooden walkway overgrown with Aloes and fynbos, the chalets offer seclusion and privacy ideal for honeymoon couples.

If you are interested in staying at the Garden Route Game Lodge, please email info@diyatravel.com or visit www.diyatravel.com

The 18-hole championship golf course challenges all levels of players - professionals and amateurs alike. This spectacular course borders the beaches of both the small Kerlan Cove and the Grand Kerlan Cove. Palm trees fringe the first 12 holes while, from the 13th hole, the course extends over the steep slopes of a thickly forested hill. The hotel provides a wide range of water and inland sports and recreational activities. At the boat-house, non-motorised sports are offered in order to preserve nature. The hotel provides facilities for snorkelling, tennis, windsurfing, sailing and kayaking free of charge. Deep sea fishing, scuba-diving, water sports lessons and mountain bikes are also available.

The 88 Junior Suites are located amidst the tropical gardens, in lodges all facing the stunning Indian Ocean sea. All suites are well equipped with a ceiling fan, large bathroom, a terrace and sun lounge chairs in the shade of overhanging palm trees.

The villa consists in a master suite with its private bathroom and an outside Jacuzzi on the terrace as well as two other suites. Besides, it includes a study room, a lounge, a kiosk, a dining-room and three swimming pools at different levels leading to a private beach.

The 8 Senior Suites are all exceptionally spacious. The suites were designed to blend in with the outstanding natural beauty of its surroundings. Each room has all the facilities as described for Junior Suites and, in addition, has a separate lounge with extra shower/toilet and a double size terrace.

If you are interested in visiting Lemuria Resort, please email info@diyatravel.com or visit www.diyatravel.com

Situated on a slope, basking in the abundance of animal species and birdlife around it, Singita Faru Faru Lodge lends a contemporary signature style to safari. Inspired by a botanical theme, this riverside lodge offers barefoot elegance in a laid-back rustic setting. The organic lines of two rim-flow swimming pools echo those of a watering hole that lies just below. The elevated viewing decks over the watering hole allow guests to view game without even leaving their lodge, and a Swahili-inspired ‘beach’ offers the opportunity for some serious rest and relaxation.

The contrast of stone and canvas against cutting-edge design and comfortable furnishings is integrated in eight open-style suites. The bedrooms are en-suite with a bath & outdoor shower.

Accommodation comprises six air-conditioned en-suite suites, with a bath and outdoor shower. There is a dedicated family suite suitable for a family of four. Faru Faru can accommodate 14 guests. Each suite has a reading area, a huge picture window, personal bar and fridge, and a deck with Swarovski spotting scope. Suites have electronic safes, overhead fans, hairdryers, direct dial telephones with US lines and wireless internet access. The main lodge area offers a dining room, bar lounge with satellite television, DVD player and library, outdoor barbeque area and Colonial Trading post. Viewing decks overlooking the waterhole are positioned alongside the heated swimming pool. Children over 10 years old, sharing with 2 full paying adults, in a family suite, are accommodated at 50% of the rate. Children under 10 years old can be accommodated if the lodge is booked on an exclusive use basis.

Guests have access to a wide range of activities, including:
– Game drives and walks with professional guides.
– Fun activities such as archery, lawn croquet, badminton, star-gazing safaris and mountain biking are all available.
– There are tennis courts at Sabora Tented Camp and Sasakwa Lodge with a choice of surfaces.
– Spa facilities are available at all three lodges. Yoga and gym facilities are available at Sasakwa Lodge and Faru Faru.
– Wireless internet access and satellite television at all three lodges.

For enquiries about staying at Faru Faru Lodge, please email info@diyatravel.com or visit www.diyatravel.com