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                                                                            Yembeni Bush Lodge is perfect for those looking to
                                                                            experience tranquility and true comfort in the great
                                                                            outdoors. Located 40 minutes from the King Shaka
                                                                            International Airport, this family-run bush lodge off ers
                                                                            an array of activities such as mountain biking, trail
                                                                            running, self drives through the stunning indigenous
                                                                            bush, and close encounters with a variety of wildlife
                                                                            and birdlife.

                                                                            LuxeLifeHouse, a luxury holiday house that off ers
                                                                            complete privacy and peace. Weekend package
                                                                            off ers the full use of the house with 5 en-suite
                                                                            bedrooms, 4 lounge areas, a pool, braai and fi re
                                                                            pit area. Blythedale is also a treasure trove of
                                                                            prestigious accommodation like Palm Dune, which
                                                                            is a favourite amongst high-ranking offi  cials and
                                                                            celebrities. Also, pass by Baroque Bed and Breakfast
                                                                            for its charming atmosphere. Kearsney Manor,
                                                                            the original colonial home of Sir Liege Hullet and
                                                                            also the original  location of the famous Kearsney
        The North Coast’s spectacular offerings come together with the countless   College, is a guesthouse and working farm with a
        beautiful destinations to lay your head. With accommodation to suit all   vintage ambience that is perfect for retreating from
                                                                            the world. Prince’s Grant is a luxury lodge that has
        income brackets and preferences, a good night’s rest is assured. These   four-star accommodation and self-catering villas
        are some of the more popular establishments:                        bordering one of South Africa’s best golf courses and
                                                                            2kms of deserted beach.
        eBandla Hotel and Conference Centre is a premier   pampered at the spa. Canelands Beach Club is an
        fi ve-star hotel nestled amongst the valleys and hills   up-scale hotel in Salt Rock showcasing outstanding   The Ocean Reef Hotel in Zinkwazi is directly linked
                                                                            to the beach via a private boardwalk that leads
        near Ballito. The hotel off ers a sought-after wedding   ambiance and culinary choices with spa treatments
        venue with a tasteful hint of Africa.  to calm those escaping from the urban jungle.   into the lagoon surrounded by indigenous coastal
                                                                            dunelands and forests. Zinkwazi Lagoon Lodge is
        Vineyard on Ballito is inspired by the beauty   Salt Rock Hotel has jaw-dropping surroundings,   a secluded retreat for birding or paddling amongst
        and grandeur of the magnifi cent South African   exquisite dining and tranquil spa therapy. Also worth   the beautiful subtropical riverine forest overlooking
        Vineyards. Replenish your soul with quiet naps under   a visit in Salt Rock is the famous La Montagne   the peaceful lagoon. Casa Di Cattleya is situated in
        lemon trees and lazy book-reads in comfy sofas   Hotel and Resort for glorious spa pampering, a live   Zinkwazi Beach nestled within a nature conservancy;
        upon airy patios. Sea Cottages in Sheffi  eld Beach   supper theatre club and spectacular wedding and   it radiates a stress-free zone, coupled with authentic
        off ers intimate self-catering units that are serene   conferencing venues or Relax Inn, with its opulent   Italian hospitality. Once an old Victorian Homestead,
        and aesthetic. The Beach House overlooks the   guesthouse ambience. If you’re looking to be a little   Chantilly Resort has been converted into a captivating
        Salt Rock ‘Grannies pool’, a family favourite beach.   more immersed in nature, Salt Rock Caravan Park,   holiday resort amongst magnifi cent ancient trees and
                                          Dolphin Holiday Resort in Ballito or Chaka’s Rock   rolling sugarcane fi elds.
        Rain Farm Game & Lodge near Umhlali is a rustic   Chalets on the Beach Road, off ers visitors a great
        getaway from urban luxury hotels. Choose to stay   experience. Lobotes Caravan Park at the Tugela River
        in a tree-top tent or the main farmhouse complex   Mouth provides campsites and self-catering caravan   For more establishments like these,
        overlooking the landscapes abundant in wildlife.   cabins to enjoy fi shing, bird watching, turtle watching   see the directory listing on page 36
        Try the hiking trails and organised picnics or simply be   and canoeing.
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