Entries Tagged as 'Luxury African Safari News'

Jan Harmsgat Country House

You are invited to relax in our exclusive country bed and breakfast guest house accommodation on an historic farm, (established in 1723) in the beautiful Klein Karoo. The guest house, bed and breakfast accommodation (which is non smoking) is in understated elegance and comfort in the farms original slave quarters, and consists of four large en-suite rooms with an adjoining lounge. Two loft rooms and the guest lounge boast expansive Jan Harmsgat Country Housemountain views. Guests may relax by the pool with a book from our extensive library or explore the farm and surrounding wine routes, as well as museums and heritage sites in nearby Swellendam and surrounding areas.

Jan Harmsgat’s Guest House accommodation is in understated elegance and comfort in the farms original slave quarters, consisting of two large en-suite rooms with an adjoining lounge. Two loft rooms and the guest lounge boast expansive mountain views.

A beautiful cottage on the extreme boundary of the farm is also offered. The cottage is about 5 minutes from the main house, set in a lovely pastoral setting, surrounded by pedigree Somerset sheep. Bathroom en-suite.

if you are interested in staying at Jan Harmsgat Country House in the Klein Karoo, please email info@diyatravel.com or visit www.diyatravel.com

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The Glen apartments - Camps Bay

Set amongst a wooded area, The Glen takes its name from the 35 acre Glen forest nature reserve that the apartments verge on in Camps Bay. The Glen consists of 30 individually designed luxury serviced apartments with breathtaking views of the mountain and ocean. The organic form, following the steep, narrow topography of the site, comprises of terraced platforms divided into four blocks. Each area is serviced with its own elevator directly from the underground secure parking. The apartments are finished with modern and clean aesthetics and glass curtain walls maximize the scenery. Top class interior finishes emphasise stone and timber, while maximum use of glass curtain-walls optimise the natural light and frame the magnificent views.

Studio apartments boast beautiful garden and mountain views and are luxuriously furnished and fully equipped. All luxury serviced apartments are fully equipped and well appointed with the qualities you would expect from a 5 star graded establishment, including satellite television and DVD players, washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers.

The Two Bedroom Mountain and Garden View apartments have spacious and modern interiors, and can accommodate four guests. Luxuriously appointed and fully equipped. Views of the mountain and the surrounding natural features.

Equally spacious and luxuriously appointed, these Two Bedroom Sea View apartments have the added feature of sea views, together with views of the mountain and the surrounding natural features. Comfortably accommodates four guests.

The Three Bedroom Sea View Apartments are spacious and stylish and they offer exquisite views of the surrounding mountains, natural features, and the ocean. These apartments can accommodate 6 guests.

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

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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge’s environment is one of quiet solitude that offers peace of mind. The ideal place to read your favorite book, go for a long walk or simply appreciate the beauty of nature. Buffelsdrift Game Lodge’s accommodation comprises of 25-tented units. Each tented unit has its own wooden deck where guests can relax, admire the view and spot the game. Guests have a choice of Superior accommodation or Luxury accommodation. With the accommodations virtually bordering the waters, spectacular views are plentiful.

Situated on the waters edge with a wooden sundeck overlooking the dam. Full en-suite bathrooms with a private outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The tent is equipped with a dual air-conditioning unit to cool you on those hot summer Karoo days and warmth on those chilly winter days.

If you are interested in staying at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, please email info@diyatravel.com or visit www.diyatravel.com, and we will arrange it for you!

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Selinda Camp - Botswana

Selinda Camp in Botswana is a small, wonderful, luxury tented safari camp that is situated on the banks of the eastern Selinda Spillway - a waterway that links Botswana’s Okavango Delta to the Linyanti and Kwando marshes, rivers and floodplains. The shaded camp is raised a meter or so off the ground and offers extraordinary views over the floodplains, waterways and wide open savannas which are only broken by attractive palm islands. It is these views that are one of Selinda’s most compelling features. Guests sit on their verandas while enjoying their meals and gaze pensively over the floodplains of the Selinda, enjoying the passing wildlife as it has done for millennia.

Each spacious guest tent has comfortable three-quarter sized beds that can be joined seamlessly to create wonderful extra large double beds. There are spacious, en-suite bathrooms, with full sized stone baths and antique showers as well as dual vanity basins and sliding doors that allow for privacy or create an open-air bathroom feel as well.

If you are interested in visiting Selinda Camp in Botswana, please email info@diyatravel.com or visit www.diyatravel.com

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Le Mirage Desert Lodge Spa

Are you traveling to see Sossusvlei and the dead vlei in Namibia? Have you considered staying at Le Mirage Desert Lodge Spa?

Le Mirage Desert Lodge Spa is located only 21 km from Sesriem the entrance gate to the Namib Naukluft Park and Sossusvlei. The lodge is a harmonious blend of luxury and nature with each room offering a spectacular view of the Namib Desert. A highlight at the lodge is our wellness centre which is specialized in massages, pedicures, manicures, aroma massages and de-stress treatments. In the large courtyard guests can retreat at the swimming pool sheltered from the desert in an oasis of palm trees. We offer quad bike tours, nature drives on our private domain and nature drives to Sossusvlei, scenic flights and hot air ballooning. The lodge offers guests a luxury home after a day in the desert.

Guests are accommodated in 25 luxury rooms with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, safe, mini bar and coffee tea facilities. The lodge has a spacious restaurant sheltering guests against the harsh desert climate.

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

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