Winter is the best time to travel if you’re on a budget as many places have specials and, as an added bonus, popular spots are far less crowded.
Here’s a roundup of some great accommodation special offers in South Africa this winter...
Belvidere Manor, Knysna
Head out to the Knysna Lagoon and grab 26% off a 2 night stay, including accommodation in a pretty cottage with cosy fireplace, sheltered terrace and hot chocolate. You get a full farmhouse breakfast daily and a R100 Woolworths voucher to stock up biscuits for your hot choc.
R1 350 per person for 2 nights. Valid until 30 September 2015
Click here to book your stay at Belvidere Manor in Knysna
Rhino Post Safari Lodge, Limpopo (near Kruger)
Winter time is safari time with game viewing at its absolute best. Get wild with this stay 4 pay 3 night special including all meals, teas & coffees and 2 game drives per day.
R3 440 per person per night. Valid 1 - 30 September 2015.
Click here to book your stay at Rhino Post Safari Lodge near Kruger
Dune Ridge, Cape St Francis
Cold, windswept beaches are hauntingly romantic – as long as you’re snuggled inside with a cuppa. Get the best of both worlds with a stay 3 nights and pay 2 special in one of the beautiful Garden Suites.
R651 per person per night, minimum 2 night stay. Valid until 31 August 2015
Click here to book you stay at Dune Ridge in Cape St Francis
Amakhosi Safari Lodge, Zululand
Winter is the time for refreshing and renovations, and Amakhosi are so pleased with their new look River Suits they want to give you a discount to come and see them.
Take 15% off their standard rate and enjoy all the trimmings: brunch, high tea, dinner and 2 game drives per day.
R2 083 per person per night sharing. NEW bookings only, min 2 night stay. Valid until 30 August 2015.
Click here to book your stay at Amakhosi Safari Lodge in Zululand
The Queen’s Hotel, Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn is especially lovely in the colder months, with crisp clear skies and high definition views. Get treated like royalty at Queen’s with 30% off their standard rate, including breakfast.
R367.50 per person sharing. R580.00 per room single tariff. Valid till 31 August 2015
Click here to book your stay at The Queen''s Hotel in Oudtshoorn
Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge, Ladysmith
Nambiti has it all – a drive 2.5 hour from Durban leads you to a private reserve where you’re one of just a handful of humans in bushveld.
They have as many special offers as potential lion spottings:
Stay 3 pay 2 at R 2650 per person per night (kids 3-12 years pay R 1295pppn)
Don’t have 3 nights? No problem – stay 2 and pay R2 050 per person per night.
For the spontaneous traveller – book the 7 day last minute special at R1 995 per person per night, but you must travel within 7 days of the booking.
Valid until 31st October 2015
Click here to book your stay at Nambiti Plains Private Game Lodge near Ladysmith
Mont Fleur, Wilderness
Winter in the Wilderness is all about crisp-aired walks by day and cosy nights in. Take your family of four for a 4 night stay in Mont Fleur’s deluxe suite at just R1 190 per night for the room, including breakfast for all of you. Valid until 31 August 2015
Click here to book your stay at Mont Fleur in Wilderness
Manyatta Rock Camp, Kruger
Manyatta offers 2 experiences that can’t be found anywhere else in Africa – on-site safaris on elephant back or by low altitude microlight. You can whizz over the dramatic bushveld landscapes and try to spot 4 of the Big 5, with 25% off accommodation and activities.
From R1 200 per person per night. Valid until 31 September 2015.
Click here to book your stay at Manyatta Rock Camp in Kruger.
Agulhas Country Lodge, Cape Agulhas
Dip your toes into the corner of the ocean where the Indian and Atlantic meet. After working up an appetite in the sea air, you can cosy up to for gourmet dinner at this tranquil country lodge with a 30% discount on B&B, no limit on number of nights booked.
From R480 per person sharing.Valid until 31 August 2015
Click here to book your stay at Agulhas Country Lodge at Cape Agulhas
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, Madikwe North West
Motswiri is all thatched-roof lodges, starlit bomas and ambient lighting - a haven for both for wildlife and nature-starved humans. They’re so excited for you to stay, they’ve got 2 winter offers for you.
From R2 085 per person per night.Valid Sunday - Thursday for the month of July 2015.
40% off all July bookings. An extra 10% discount for earlybirds who book during July and August to travel September – October.
Click here to book your stay at Motswiri Private Safari Lodge near Madikwe
Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge, Barberton, Mpumalanga
Dawsons is a true hidden gem in the gold rush town of Barberton, fringed by the Makhonjwa Mountains. Spend lazy days meandering along the waterfalls and streams that flow from dam to dam or checking out the zebra and local buck as they wander across the surrounding savannah. You can choose between a stay 3 pay 2, valid for full board Sunday to Thursday, or a weekend stay at weekday rates of 50% off.
From R600 per couple per night. Valid until 30 September 2015
Click here to book your stay at Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge in Barberton, Mpumalanga
Lalapanzi Lodge, Somerset West
Hide yourself away for the weekend in this wooden alpine lodge straight out of Heidi, surrounded by pine forests and vineyards. You’ll get 2 nights’ accommodation in a luxury B&B room with a welcome pack of champagne, flowers and chocolates, plus dinner for 2 in the cosy dining room with stunning views across False Bay.
R2 995 per couple for the weekend. Valid until 30 September 2015
Click here to stay at Lalapanzi Lodge near Somerset West
We hope your feeling inspired to get out and explore a new part of South Africa – but hurry, you only have a month or two left to take advantage of these amazing winter specials.
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