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 Excellent accommodation by TheWanderingCamel
Berg-en-dal is the nearest camp to the Malelane gate in the park's south. There is a restaurant and a shop where you can buy both souvenirs and essential food and grocery items. The location is both rugged and heavily wooded.
All the camps in Kruger offer accommodation of one sort or another, ranging from simple floored tents to luxurious cottages in a variey of styles - all at prices to suit what is offered. Prices are set at standard rates throughout the park for each class of accommodation. Booking ahead is essential, the earlier the better - especially at school holiday times - as the park is a favourite with South Africans and visitors alike
This was my idea of a great accommodation option. A spacious, comfortable, well-equipped cottage, air-conditioned, screened for insects, braai (barbecue) and outdoor seating, lots of hot water, and built far enough away from the cottage next door to be quiet and private - what more could you ask for?
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 See you back at the hotel by TheWanderingCamel
We were only staying overnight so really weren't bothered with all the other facilities the hotel has to offer -golf, swimming, game rides and walks, etc - but they are all there so check the website.
Some rooms are set up for people with disabilities.
Walkways through the gardens lead down to the Treehouse bar where you can sit high over the river and watch for game - hippo were playing about when we were there enjoying a long sundowner.
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To be perfectly honest, I found Serenity Lodge to be just too much of a good thing. It is extremely luxurious, no expense has been spared in its construction and the level of pampering of its guests is amazing. That all this effort and expense is laid on for a tiny handful of people anywhere makes me somewhat uncomfortable - here in South Africa, I found it almost obscene.
Having said that, if luxury and pampering are what you are looking for, Serenity will fit your bill perfectly. Six thatched rondavels tucked away into the forest provide guests with everything they could wish for in terms of creature comforts and seclusion. Beautifully constructed timber walkways connect the rondavels to the main building where there is a splendid al fresco bar, dining area and small swiming pool.
Dinner and breakfast (both included in the price of your stay) were delicious and the owners certainly do everything possible to make your stay memorable.
The setting is spectacular. High on the side of a mountain ( visits to the top can be arranged -the views extend over Swaziland and all the way east to Mozambique) and deep in the forest, you really are in a world of your own.
Watching a little genet feed was very special as was waking up in the morning (having slept with the blinds of the rondavel open) to the cool, green light of the forest and the early morning sounds of birds and insects . Theme: OtherPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Malelane, MpumalangaPhone: +27 13 752 7365Directions: 12 (very long!!) kms off the main road at Malelane.Website: lcampbell@mweb.co.za
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 EMERALD GUESTHOUSE by PEE-WEE
They are withihn easy acess to all major Highways and close to shopping malls
the guesthouse is set within a lovely garden atmosphere and have 20 en-suite rooms, all with private entrance and Remote T/V
They also have 2 self catering units.
All the rooms are equipped with remote TV, en - suite bathrooms ,and private entrance.
Emerald Guest House also offers self -catering accommodation.
The guesthouse is set in a delightful garden, a mere two kilometres from Johannesburg International Airport and within easy access to all motorways and shopping malls.
Genuinely a true spirited South African hospitality. Theme: Pension/GuesthouseAddress: 19 Halifax Street ,Rhodesfield,Kempton Park.Phone: +27 (0)11 394 1148Directions: Next to Johannesburg International Airport South Africa.Website: http://home.intekom.com/emerald Other Contact: +27(0)11 975 1822
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 Weaver bird nests -Lower Sabie by TheWanderingCamel
There is a wide variety of accommodation available at Lower Sabie, from basic tent and caravan sites through a range of huts, safari tents, bungalows and cottages to a large guest house.
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A spacious, comfortable room under a thatched roofed cottage, a cosy 'pub" bar for pre-dinner drinks and a hearty country meal in a reassuringly old-fashioned dining room all made our night at Sandford Lodge a real pleasure. An early morning walk next day - Easter Sunday -watching the mist rising from the river and walking to breakfast to the sound of handbells chiming calling people to church in the garden was lovely. Breakfast was a fine spread and we went on our way very satisfied indeed.
The tariff includes dinner as well as breakfast.
Sandford Lodge has been doing this for its guests for over 100 years and there's no reason to suppose they won't go on doing it for a long time to come. Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Bergville, Kwazulu-NatalPhone: +27 (0) 36 448 1001Directions: In the foothills of the North Drakensburg, 3.5 hours drive from Johannesburg, 2.5 from DurbanWebsite: www.sandford.co.za
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 Braai time by TheWanderingCamel
Skukuza is the biggest of all the park rest camps, and the admin headquarters. Like all the other camps we visited however, it is very well laid out with plenty of space for everyone staying there.
Three swimming pools and a 9 hole golf course are available to guests and there are a variety of games rides and walks also on offer.
The restaurant is huge and somewhat cavernous and gloomy (South Africans really love to eat in dim -romantic? - lighting).
It is absolutely the rule in the parks that you MUST be in the gates by the given closing time.
Watch out for the signs as you come towards Skukuza - there are a couple of entry points to the camp. We were cutting our timing fine and missed the first turnoff,. Imagine how we felt when we turned a corner and were confronted by a very large and very cross bull elephant right in the middle of the road! I have to say - I have NEVER been more frightened in my life. He was so close and he was huge and coming straight for us!
Some very speedy manouvring got us away from him -and we were so glad to see those gates. We were late but the warden let us off without a fine. We needed a stiff drink and a relaxing evening after that escapade - our little rondavel was just perfect!.
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Exquisite! This five star hotel at the time cost just £70 pppn, the standard or room was fit for even the most discerning travellor, it was like a penthouse suite with a bathroom fit to serve a King. Service was brilliant, food was wonderful. The decor is superb
Fantastic gym, pool to match and a great advantage is that the hotel can lead straight down into the shopping mall, Nelson Mandela Square and the cinema too.
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 GOLD REEF CITY HOTEL. by PEE-WEE
Being situated within the main casino building at Gold Reef City there is always plenty to do when staying at Gold Reef City Hotel.
Apart from the main Casino with blackjack, roulette, and a selection of 'machines' ,there is also a salon prive and several excellent restaurants including the Three Ships Restaurant.
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 Big Blue Backpackers Location by IIGUANA
Besides this, the place is very close to the Waterfront (5 blocks) and very close to Long Street, where all the Capetown nightlife is. Itıs the place to stay!!! You can find it at www.hostels.com
Close to everything, has a pool, a pub, and quite a handful of helpful people. It has Internet conection that really works!!! Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point CT 8001Directions: It's quite close to the V&A WaterfrontOther Contact: www.hostels.com
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