The Great South African Roadtrip

Life is Better at The Marly! Positioned in the trendy suburb of Camps Bay, The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa offers a unique hospitality experience for travelers and locals alike. The 38-room luxury hotel boasts a rooftop swimming pool with remarkable 360-degree views of Cape Town’s iconic mountain ranges, a deluxe spa, gym and a tasteful collection of restaurants, cafés and bars neighboring the property. The Marly can best be described as the perfect balance between understated luxury and playfulness. Paired with excellence in hospitality and a passionate on-the-ground team, you may never want to leave.

Mother Nature is at the centre of your experience at Forest Lodge, whether it’s glimpsed in the botanical inspired tones of the decor, the curved lines of the roof or the way the expansive windows frame each natural masterpiece. Bask in the dappled light and unwind in this contemporary and stylish architectural haven. A stay at Forest Lodge is the ultimate way to restore, destress and reconnect. Fling open the doors and let nature flood in, relax on your private wooden deck, or listen to the distant sounds of the ocean, as you feel the rest of the world melt away. A collection of curated experiences at Grootbos is inspired by pristine surroundings and has conservation and community at its core.

Alkira Lodge is situated above the popular tourist town of Knysna, in a private nature conservancy, on the Western brow of the famous Knysna Heads. Alkira’s architecture seeks harmony with it’s beautiful surrounds, blending into the landscape from afar and combining natural textures, wood and stone elements in clean and strong modern design. High ceilings and large windows frame and accentuate the sweeping views across rolling hills, mountains and forests, lakes and rivers, pristine white sand beaches and whale sanctuary to the endless horizon beyond. The interior design for Alkira was conceived to embrace the astounding natural setting and to create spaces that our guests feel cozy and safe to appreciate the views and surrounding nature. Alkira is surrounded by the ever-changing canvas of the Southern African skies and home to abundant bird-life, shy antelope, endangered butterflies and pristine fynbos.

Perched along the lush green banks of its namesake, Great Fish River Lodge has been designed to showcase the endless landscape in which it is set. Large viewing decks allow for a fully immersive experience in nature and are the perfect spot to watch majestic kudu meander down to the river for a drink, or enjoy an African sunset. Featuring a classic-contemporary style of understated elegance and earthy tones, Great Fish River Lodge is all about tranquillity and solitude. Nine spacious suites feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors, revealing an uninterrupted wilderness, and all have ensuite bathrooms, and an outdoor shower as well as indoor bath and shower. Twice daily game drives, nature walks accompanied by an armed ranger, and big game walking safaris with the opportunity to track white and black rhino, elephant and buffalo on foot, are all included in your stay.