‘lodge accommodation’

Mountain Trout Guest Farm and Lodge is situated on the mountainous Mpumalanga Highveld escarpment, and is located on the R38 between Carolina and Badplaas. This peaceful farm is characterised by rolling grass fields and breathtaking views of mountains, waterfalls and rivers.

Mountain Trout Lodge caters for beginners up to professional fly fishermen, and offers well-stocked dams and a river for fishing, as well as self catering accommodation in a double storey house for large groups up to 12 people, and a cottage that sleeps 4 people.

Mountain Trout Lodge Facilities:

  • Fishing – caters for beginners to professional fly fishermen.
  • 4 Well-stocked trout dams and a beautiful 1.5km of river fishing along the Seekoeispruit, a perennial river running through the farm.
  • Comfortable, upmarket self catering accommodation.
  • Cosy double storey thatch with an additional rondavel overlooking the Homestead Dam,  accommodates 10 – 12 people in 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 showers, a lounge with fireplace, a dining room and open plan kitchen, ideal for a large family or group of friends.
  • Fishermans Cottage – sleeps 4, overlooking the beautiful Homestead Dam.

Mountain Trout Lodge Contact Details:

Contact Person: Lisa

Tel: 072 207 9924

Email: lisa@cradletrout.com

Website: www.mountaintroutlodge.com.

Physical Address:
Mountain Trout Lodge
Badplaas, Mpumalanga
South Africa

Monkeybay Backpackers is a tastefully decorated lodge located near the main beach in the heart of Ballito Village, along the Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu-Natal. The area offers some of the best surfing on the North Coast, as well as a relaxed atmosphere and a selection of restaurants and coffee shops.

Monkeybay supports various charities, such as the Vervet Monkey program as well as the Aids Orphans program, by inviting children from the program to spend a weekend at Monkey Bay and teach them to surf.

Monkeybay Backpackers Rates for 2011:

  • 4 to 6 Sleeper Dorm – R150 per person
  • 12 to 14 Sleeper Dorm – R120 per person
  • Double Room – R350 per room
  • Twin Room – R350 per room
  • Campsite – R80 per person
  • Kitted Tents – R100 per person
  • Contact Monkeybay Backpackers for Peak Season Rates
  • Airport Shuttle    – R200
  • Surf Board Rentals – R150 per day
  • Surf Lessons – R200 for 1 hour
  • Durban Surf Package R500, Half Day
  • Surf Durban waves – guaranteed to stand up
  • Specials – Stay 3 Nights and get free use of Surf Boards

Ballito Adventures:

  • Surfing – some of the best surfing on the North Coast (Salmon Bay, Clark Bay, Willard’s Beach, Thompson Bay, Salt Rock and Tiffany’s).
  • Ballito Beaches – beaches protected by shark nets, tidal pools.
  • Beach Front Promenade – meanders along the coast line for 2.5 km.
  • Cage Diving – Blacktip Sharks, Dusky Sharks and Spinner Sharks.
  • Dolphin and Whale Watching – Humpback and Southern Rights Whales can be seen from the shore and for a closer look at the dolphins, you can take a tour.
  • Quad Biking – breathtaking off-road ride across four private sugar estates, suitable for all level of riders.
  • Kitesurfing – lessons to improve your skills.
  • Fishing – Deep Sea Fishing Charters.

Monkeybay Backpackers Contact Details:

Contact Person: Michael Dempsey

Tel: +27 71 348 1278

Email: marketing@monkeybaybackpackers.co.za

Website: www.monkeybaybackpackers.co.za

Physical Address:
Monkeybay Backpackers
9c Jack Powell Road.
Ballito, Dolphin Coast
KwaZulu Natal,
South Africa, 4420

Mansfield Private Reserve is a 3 star graded, 1000 acres game reserve located midway between Port Elizabeth and East London, in the Eastern Cape. Mansfield Lodge offers relaxed, informal, self catering accommodation, and is just a short drive from the beach and Kowie river mouth.

Activities include the River Wild Safari (leisure boat trip from the Halyards Hotel up the Kowie River, about 11 km, to Mansfield Reserve, and back), Survivor Braai, Game Drives, Walking trails and Hikes, Kid’s Play Park and Picnic / Braai areas, Black Rock Riverside Restaurant.

Mansfield Private Reserve self catering accommodation:

  • Camping & Caravan Sites – 8 Sites, Hot showers and flush toilets, Braai facilities, Generator power available at an hourly rate, on request, Self-Catering.
  • Platforms – 3 platforms, each sleeps up to 10 persons, Beds & mattresses provided, Gas geyser, shower, basin, and flush toilet.
  • Eagles Nest Log Cabin – sleeps up to 4 persons, Open Plan, Self-Catering.
  • The Lodge – Farmhouse, sleeps up to 6/7 persons, Pool, Self Catering.
  • Ox Wagon Camps – 5 professionally restored ox wagons, sleeps 2, 4 x Ox Wagons equipped with queen size beds, 1 x Ox Wagon equipped with three quarter bed.

River Hotels Administration Contact Details:

CENTRAL RESERVATIONS:

South Africa: 0861 RiverH (748374)

International: +27 46 624 8525 (tel)

Fax: +27 46 624 8529 (fax)

Email: reservations@riverhotels.co.za

Website: www.riverhotels.co.za

Physical Address:
Mansfield Private Reserve
near Bathurst & Port Alfred
midway between Port Elizabeth & East London
Eastern Cape
South Africa

Postal Address:
River Hotels Administration Office
44 Park Road
Port Alfred
6170

Lions-Rest Wedding & Conference Centre is situated near the town of Tweeling, between Frankfort and Reitz in the Free State. It is situated in a tranquil setting with lodge accommodation for up to 40 guests, conference facilities, a chapel and wedding reception venue, a deli and a Health Spa.

Lions-Rest Wedding & Conference Centre facilities:

  • Lodge Accommodation – can accommodate up to 40 guests, modern decor, delicious breakfast daily, boma.
  • Health Hydro & Spa.
  • Deli – Ouma se Plaas Deli.
  • Weddings – chapel and reception venue, can accommodate up to 250 guests.
  • Conferences – can accommodate up to 40 delegates, include breakfast, mid-morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
  • Team Building – quad-bike trail, game drive and various sport items.

Lions-Rest Wedding & Conference Centre Contact Details:

Tel: Anneline 082-776-8090

Tel: Albie 082-776-8128

Email: info@lions-rest.co.za

Website: www.lions-rest.co.za

Physical Address:
Lions-Rest Wedding & Conference Centre
near Tweeling
between Frankfort and Reitz
Free State
South Africa

Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve is located in a malaria free area on the Wild Coast, Eastern Cape, and offers various luxury accommodation, the Valley Spa, wedding and conference facilities, and a nature reserve with plenty of game, including the big five.

Inkwenkwezi is a 4 star graded reserve with luxury accommodation in the Valley Camp, Bush Camp and Umnenga Lodge, and is ideally situated on the East Coast only 40 minute drive from the East London National Airport.

Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve facilities:

  • Valley Camp – luxury tented accommodation with own timber viewing deck.
  • Bush Camp – six en-suite safari tents overlooking a valley, with elevated timber decks.
  • Umnenga Lodge – for larger groups.
  • Activities – elephant interaction, guided game drives, guided hiking tours, guided quad tours, guided horse back tours, canoeing, mountain biking, team building.

Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Contact Details:

Tel: +27 (043) 734 3234

Fax: +27 (043) 734 3888

Email: pgr@inkwenkwezi.co.za

Website: www.inkwenkwezi.com

Physical Address:
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
Wild Coast
Eastern Cape
South Africa