nature retreats ...

bushmans kloof wilderness reserve & spa

14 rooms, Cederberg Mountains, 3 hours drive from Cape Town

Immense open plains, deep ravines, spectacular waterfalls and prehistoric rock formations characterize this ecological oasis, nestled between the majestic mountains of the Cederberg and the vast plains of the Great Karoo. 270 Kilometers north of Cape Town, Bushmans Kloof is a privately owned wilderness reserve and is world renowned for its 130 rock art sites.

A true oasis set amongst rolling lawns, swimming pools and clear rock pools. In its unique setting - peaceful and tranquil, the spa is conducive to "healing through water" and embraces the quest for wellness, in harmony with nature, mind, body and spirit.
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tsala treetop lodge

Garden Route, 5.5 hours drive from Cape Town
(10 treetop suites)

Tsala Treetop Lodge a symphony of stone, wood, glass and water high above the magnificent indigenous forests of Tsitsikamma. It lies in the heart of the Garden Route of the Western Cape, about 10km from Plettenberg Bay.

Tsala Treetop Lodge is an exclusive lodge catering for only twenty guests, staff are attentive and hospitality superb.
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phantom forest eco reserve

Knysna, 5 hours drive from Cape Town

The Phantom Forest Eco Reserve, on the southern Cape coast of South Africa, in the heart of the magnificent Garden Route... whispers a very special magic.

Privately owned within 137 hectares of nature reserve on the Knysna River, the Phantom Forest offers a unique bio-diversity of Afromontane forest, Cape coastal fynbos and estuarine wetland.

Nestling in the forest, with endless views shared only with the Fish Eagles, the large and elevated luxury 'tree suites' are an African celebration of natural textures.
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cybele forest lodge & spa

14 rooms, Mpumalanga (close to the Kruger Park)

Romantic Cybele Forest Lodge & Spa set deep in 300 acres of forest, near White River in Mpumalanga, a haven of peace and relaxation where you will be treated to a blissful and restorative experience at their enchanting Spa in the Forest.

Deep in the heart of the forest, you'll find an old hunting lodge called Cybele Forest Lodge and Spa, surrounded by timber plantations, mountains and meadows. In the very centre is the Lodge itself. A charming old farmhouse with a wide verandah where you can sip your sundowners and look out over the magnificent gardens. Wander down to the large secluded swimming pool with its comfortable sun beds. Here you can relax and listen to the creaking of the Bluegum trees in the forest breeze. Breathe in the heady aroma of Frangipani, Gardenia and Buddleia.
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