The Easter weekend is around the corner and planning a long weekend full of fun for the whole family can seem a bit daunting. Going on a short family trip to a nearby town is one way to relieve stress, pump up the excitement and stay on budget with all the Easter specials on offer. We share some great places to visit this upcoming Easter weekend.
1. Misty Hills Country Hotel, Cradle of Humankind
www.mistyhills.co.za
Where: Just a stone’s throw from bustling Joburg, Misty Hills Country Hotel is the perfect getaway to escape city life.
Around & about: Indulge at the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant, where diners can feast on up to 10 different types of game meats, or enjoy some pampering at the spa.
Cost: R740 per person sharing including breakfast. Children under 12 pay R370 per night.
2. Olievenfontein Private Game Reserve, Limpopo
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Where: Only three hours from Joburg, at Olievenfontein Private Game Reserve, you are surrounded by the beauty of nature – wild animals in their natural habitat accompanied by beautiful bird sounds. Here you’ll be able to walk freely and listen to and watch the animals.
Around & about: Enjoy either a morning or sunset game viewing or lounge around the pool area under the hot African sun.
Cost: R1 800 per self-catering unit per night for two adults and two children. Children under 3 stay free, and children up to 12 years pay 50%.
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3. Africa Whispers Guest House, Waterfall (KZN)
www.sa-venues.com
Where: Enjoy a real home-away-from-home experience on a three-acre horse estate in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, where you will experience a sense of the various sounds that Africa Whispers.
Around & about: Enjoy a refreshing ride on horseback across the plains of an abandoned farm.
Costs: R700 per self-catering unit per night for two adults and two children.
4. The St Lucia Eco Lodge, St Lucia
www.seasands.co.za
Where: A short two-and-a-half-hour drive from Durban will take you to The St Lucia Eco Lodge, where the Indian Ocean meets St Lucia Estuary and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Around & about: Explore South Africa’s first World Heritage Site and the diversity of Zululand’s wetland lakes and forests, while the sea and game reserves are a stone’s throw away.
Costs: From R2 085 (low season) and R3 750 (high season) per self-catering unit per night for two adults and two children. Children up to the age of five years stay free and children aged six to 12 pay R450 per night.
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5. The Manderson Hotel, Stutterheim
www.manderson.co.za
Where: Situated at the base of the forested Amatola Mountains, The Manderson Hotel enjoys sweeping views of the mountain and indigenous forest.
Around & about: Take a walk through the Kologha Forest (the second biggest indigenous forest in South Africa) or go kayaking on Gubu Dam before visiting the Nelson Mandela Museum in Qunu.
Costs: R1 400 per self-catering unit per night for two adults and two children.
6. Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard, Franschhoek
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Where: If you’d like to splurge, Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard, nestled in the heart of Franschhoek and just an hour’s drive from Cape Town, is the best place to relax and explore this Easter weekend.
Around & about: Franschhoek is the food capital of South Africa, so enjoy the cuisine and visit the many local wine estates in the region.
Costs: From R4 580 per room (low season) and from R5 410 per room (high season).
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