{"id":33370,"date":"2019-08-23T11:48:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T09:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/?p=33370"},"modified":"2020-09-24T09:51:26","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T07:51:26","slug":"staycation-ideas-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/staycation-ideas-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Staycation Ideas in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spring has sprung! What better way to shake off winter than by planning a little getaway. You needn\u2019t travel far, or blow your budget, to celebrate the return of sunny and warm weather. Here\u2019s a list of local accommodation that will have you feeling rested, rejuvenated, restored and ready to head into the last quarter of the year with gusto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRACELAND ECO RETREAT<\/strong><\/a> – LIMPOPO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This is the ideal staycation destination for anyone looking to unplug for a few days and disappear into the wonderment of the natural environment. In the building of Graceland, owners Douglas Walker and Anders Ragnarsson have tried to make as little change to the luscious neighbourhood of Magoebaskloof as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is brag of a wonderful waterfall and picnic spots to discover along the 21km hiking route you can explore. Visit Woodbush Forest Reserve and you\u2019ll definitely happen upon the friendly giraffes and impalas along the way. Here, Mother Nature shows off and you can enjoy the stunning view from every corner of this pet-friendly, solar-powered oasis. Expect an unforgettable stay at the tastefully decorated contemporary lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ST LUCIA ECO LODGE<\/span><\/strong><\/a> – KWAZULU NATAL<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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While you have Zululand\u2019s wetlands and forests in your backyard, a game reserve is a stone\u2019s throw away \u2013 so undefined are the borders that hippos and leopards often share the lodge\u2019s garden with its guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t have to scramble for entertainment at this magnificent seaside hideaway, as you\u2019ll really be spoilt for choice. Either surf down Mapelane dunes and into the estuary, laze along Lake St Lucia on a boat safari, or delve into the depth of Cape Vidal with a wetsuit and snorkelling gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PURPLE HAZE ECO LODGE<\/span><\/strong><\/a> – EASTERN CAPE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cintsa East provides the perfect setting for any guest hoping for a digital detox because the 4km\u00b2 village is in the middle of nowhere. And if it isn\u2019t the mischievous monkeys causing a power outage because they\u2019ve been swinging from the powerlines, it\u2019s the mysterious network disappearance that occurs over the weekend which prompts a leisurely walk to the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of its kind in the Amatole coastal region, the lodge has been built from recycled materials, utilises greywater, and is kitted out with low-energy appliances. The Green Deck provides an unobstructed panoramic view of the Indian Ocean which is the perfect place to while away a balmy day by the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRANSCHHOEK<\/span><\/a><\/strong> COUNTRY HOUSE<\/strong><\/a> – WESTERN CAPE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You can feel like you\u2019re in the French Wine Country without having to polish your pronunciation of s\u2019il vous plait<\/em> and merci beaucoup<\/em>. This 5-star boutique hotel is steeped in history and has been restored to give you the best of the French experience. The restored manor is made up of a number of villa-style buildings, placed in a way that makes you forget you\u2019re located on the busy road that enters and exits Franschhoek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it isn\u2019t the attentive staff and idyllic atmosphere that wins you over, it will be dining at Monneaux Restaurant that does. The fine-dining eatery pays homage to the history of French-influenced Franschhoek while celebrating local flavours too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUDEBOSCH ECO CABINS<\/span><\/strong><\/a> – WESTERN CAPE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Erica, Marsh Rose, Fire Lily, Iris, and Everlasting Daisy are the names of the five cabins that can be found in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve which is considered the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reconnect with nature at this magnificent setting that boasts breath-taking waterfalls, fantastical mountain ranges, and private dams and rivers found along any of the hiking routes that depart from the borderless site. Each four-sleeper unit has been built with planted roofs for effective insulation, solar-powered geysers, and waterless toilets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The glass-fronted cabins are proof that you can have an awe-inspiring experience without disturbing or depleting the resources of the natural surroundings, as the units only use two kilowatts of electricity a day. Ideal for couples, the isolation paired with the surrounding mountain range\u2019s embrace will encourage romantic reconnection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AFRICAN VINEYARD HOTEL<\/span><\/strong><\/a> – NORTHERN CAPE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kanoneiland in Upington, known to Northerncapers as the \u2018Slow Island\u2019 is where you go to shift gears for a few days of refuelling. The 4-star hotel is the ideal place to enjoy the jewels of the Green Kalahari. A combination of the ambience, personalised service and modern accommodations make for a comfortable stay. Body clay wraps, skin treatments and African stone massages are just a few of the offerings available at the in-house wellness spa too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a few days at this peaceful and lush location, you certainly won\u2019t want to leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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