Lodges and log cabins in South Africa

Modimolle Holiday Resort

• Family holiday park in shady bushveld near Modimolle in Limpopo
• Half an hour’s drive to Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm and game reserves
• Communal braai, swimming pools, sports courts and kids’ entertainment

Shangrila Innibos Country Lodge

• Peaceful family place in Hartbeespoort, 15 minutes’ drive from the dam
• Elephant, monkey and lion animal parks all within half an hour’s walk
• Heated outdoor pool, restaurant, spa and playground all on site

Woodbourne Resort

• Friendly family-run resort 10 minutes' drive from Knysna town
• A short walk from the beach and a kilometre from Knysna Heads
• Swimming pool, playground, trampoline and braai facilities on site

Karoo Gariep Tented Camp

• Family-friendly campsite located in a nature reserve in Hanover
• See rare bird species and hippos in the site surroundings
• Go swimming and fishing on the Karoo river

Steenbokkie Nature Reserve

• Family site on a working farm and private nature reserve
• Hikers' and bikers' haven: a 30-minute drive from Karoo National Park
• Meet the farm animals, and the springbok and wildebeest that wander in

Tava Lingwe Game Lodge

• Luxury game lodge over 170 hectares of farmland
• Game drives and lion tours available directly from the lodge
• Two pools and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

Harkerville Forest Lodge

Amanzimlotzi Riverside Bush Camp

• Small family-run bushveld site on the banks of the Klaserie river
• Kruger National Park tours available on site
• Plunge pool, kitchen and covered eating lapa

Zonnekus Holiday Resort and Caravan Park

• Family-friendly site half an hour's drive from Cape Town and beaches
• An hour and a half by car from Table Mountain National Park
• Pool with slide; kids' pool; trampolines; shop; café and bar

Hluhluwe Bush Camp

• Spacious KwaZulu-Natal site on the edge of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
• A half-hour drive from Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, a Big Five park
• Open-air pool, braai facilities and farmstall with fresh food

Wavecrest Holiday Resort

• Quiet eco-friendly and wildlife haven site, 300 metres from the beach
• A 15-minute drive from Amanzimtoti and 30 minutes from Durban
• Pool, play area and games room; tea garden just across the road

Rivier-Oord Vaalwater

• On the banks of the Magol River: fish for carp, perch and barbel
• Vaalwater setting for stays and overnights on the way to Botswana
• Playground, braai facilities, bar, large lawns and a tractor museum

Xamarin Guest Farm

• Surrounded by vineyards five minutes' drive from Lambert's Bay
• Five minutes' drive from the beach and Bird Island Nature Reserve
• Swimming pool, bar, fishing river and braai areas

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

• Private nature reserve with direct access to the Joubert Spruit river
• A five-minute drive to Elands River Falls and 15 to Emgwenya town
• Campfires and barbecues allowed; natural water supply on site

Kosi Bay Casitas

• Well-located resort a 30-minute walk to Lake Nhlange in Kosi Bay
• A 20-minute drive to Manguzi and 25 to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
• Restaurant, kitchen, pool and bar plus organised boat and 4x4 trips

Rubicon Camping

• On the grounds of a historical sandstone school with mountain views
• A 10-minute walk to Rhodes; a 50-minute drive to Tiffindell Ski Resort
• Shop, restaurant and barbecue facilities on site; brewery nearby

Swallowtail Country Estate

• Peaceful site in the village of Hogsback, just off the R345
• Easy access to walking trails and waterfalls in Hogsback State Forest
• Indoor braai area with pool table and darts; outdoor play area

Joalani Guest Farm

• Stay on a family-friendly working farm in the stunning Karoo region
• A 20-minute drive from spectacular Three Sisters hikes
• On-site swimming pool to cool down during hot summer months

Thaba Monate Game Lodge