‘bird watching’

Kashan Country House is a full-serviced, luxury lodge set in a tranquil private estate located near Hekpoort in Magaliesberg, Gauteng. This 4 star graded Lodge is situated in a nature reserve and world heritage site, and is about an hour’s drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Kashan Country House offers Luxury Accommodation, Rim-Flow Pool, Pool Terrace, Boma, Wildlife, Bird Watching, WiFi Facilities, Mountain Hikes, Archery, and more.

 

Kashan Country House facilities:

  • Activities – Swimming, Tennis, Croquet, Boule, Billiards Snooker, Archery, Walking, Hiking, Wildlife, Bird Watching, Sunday Lunches.
  • Facilities – 9 Luxury Rooms, WiFi, Library, TV Lounge, Film Library, Conference Room.
  • Nearby Attractions – Mountain biking, Hartebeespoort Dam, Hot Air Ballooning, Sterkfontein caves / Cradle of Man, Pilansberg Game Reserve (Big 5), Sun City & Lost City.

Kashan Country House Contact Details:

Email: reservations@kashanhouse.co.za

Tel: +27 14 576-1035

Mobile: +27 73 696-9717

Website: www.kashanhouse.co.za

Physical Address:
Kashan Country House
Portion 1 of Farm Steynshoop 456JQ
Hekpoort, Magaliesberg
Gauteng, 2800
South Africa

Dwarshoek Trout Hideaway is located on Route 62 in wine country, and is the ideal getaway destination for families, corporate guests or fly fishing, with 5 self catering cottages, 7 campsites, as well as corporate and private function facilities.

The Holsloot River flows through the Stettynskloof valley, and is one of the most popular dry fly venues in the country for rainbow trout, and other activities include mountain biking, bird watching, hiking trails, swimming.

Dwarshoek Trout Hideaway facilities:

  • Cottages – Cutlery, Crockery, Cooking utilities, Two plate Stove, Fridge, with Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Grid for braai, Bedding & Towels
  • Camping – Seven exclusive camping sites; Electricity points available for five of the campsites; Maximum 20 people; Bring own tents and own extension lead (approx 15m); The ablution block has 2 showers, 2 toilets, Hot water, Electricity point.
  • Activities include mountain biking, bird watching, fishing, hiking trails, swimming.

Dwarshoek Trout Hideaway Contact Details:

Tel: 023 349 1919

Fax: 086 579 1825

E-mail: info@trouthaven.co.za

Website: www.trouthaven.co.za

Physical Address:
Dwarshoek Trout Hideaway
near Louwshoek
Western Cape
South Africa

Postal Address:
Dwarshoek Trout Hideaway
P.O. Box 64, Dwarsberg,
Rawsonville, 6845,
South Africa

Mount Grace Country House and Spa is the ideal getaway destination to unwind and relax, with stunning views of the valleys and mountains, an award winning hydrotherapy spa, stylish eating experiences and various sport and leisure facilities.

Mount Grace Country Hotel is the ideal destination for the nature lover and health conscious guest, offering stylish accommodation, restaurants, a hydrotherapy spa, walking trails, mountain biking, bird watching, tennis, gym, steam room, outdoor swimming pool.

Mount Grace Country House and Spa facilities:

  • 121 comfortable, stylish country style guest rooms and suites.
  • Room types – 20 Standard rooms, 32 Superior rooms, 43 Luxury rooms, 14 Luxury rooms with a plunge pool, 12 Luxury Villas.
  • Rambling Vine Restaurant – signature à la carte restaurant.
  • Twist Restaurant – generous country-style buffets.
  • Conferences – over 15 conference venues, packages.

Mount Grace Country Hotel Contact Details:

Tel: +27 (0)14 577 5600

Fax: +27 (0)14 577 1202

Email: reservations@mountgrace.co.za

Website: www.mountgracespa.co.za

Physical Address:
Mount Grace Country House and Spa
Rustenburg Road, Magaliesburg,
Magaliesberg Region,
Gauteng, South Africa

Black Rhino Game Reserve is about 33km from Sun City, and borders the west side of the malaria free Pilanesberg National Park. The Reserve offers affordable rates, luxury accommodation, delicious meals, game drives, bird watching, great bush experience.

Black Rhino Game Lodge facilities:

  • Lodge Accommodation – private luxury suites, equipped with a mini bar, air conditioner, hot beverage unit and television.
  • Designer bathrooms, open out into private outside showers.
  • Bar & Restaurant – top class chef catering for exquisite meals.
  • Activities – Exciting game drives, Educational game walks, Excellent bird watching, Nature Photography Workshop.

Black Rhino Game Lodge Contact Details:

Email: reservations@blackrhinogamelodge.com

Reservations: +27 83 297 5020

Website: www.blackrhinogamelodge.com

Physical Address:
Black Rhino Game Lodge
near Sun City
North West province
South Africa

The West Coast National Park is located in the Western Cape, and include the Langebaan Lagoon, 24 km of Atlantic Ocean coastline and several islands. The Park is a bird watcher’s paradise, with thousands of seabirds that roost around the lagoon and on sheltered islands. Bird watching hides are available in Geelbek, Seeburg and Abrahamskraal .

The Park offers various accommodation in beach cottages, camping and caravan sites, chalets and cottages, and floating cottages (permanently moored boats). Hostel and camping facilities are available for youth groups.

Activities:

  • Game Viewing in Postberg Section, only during spring flower season
  • Picnic, ablution and barbeque facilities for day visitors
  • Birding – bird hides
  • Whale watching
  • Flamingos
  • Jackass (African) Penguin
  • Live-In Eco-Educational Courses for Schoolchildren

Contact Details for South African National Parks:

Central Reservations

Tel:
012 428 9111

Website:
www.sanparks.org