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CHINTSA,
WILD COAST GAME LODGES/PRIVATE GAME RESERVES, EASTERN CAPE / KWAZULU-NATAL
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(formerly
calledCintsa) is a village in the Wild
Coast region of the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. It is
situated 38 km north-east from East London at the mouth of the Cintsa river.
There are two resort areas catering to tourists interested in sea fishing
to the east and west of the river.
The
village is in Xhosa country. It has a laid-back atmosphere with affordable
accommodation and unspoilt white sand beaches in Chintsa East, backed by
forested dunes, lagoons and rivers. |
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Areena
Riverside Resort & Private Game Reserve, Self-Catering/Camping, CHINTSA
Areena
Riverside Resort & Private Game Reserve is situated 23 km from East
London on the Wild Coast, along the banks of the unspoilt tidal river in
the area, the Kwelera River. This holiday resort offers the sanctity of
peace and nature, an oasis in the madness of life, a place to soak up the
tranquility and prepare for a new week or a new year ahead. Areena
specializes in providing prime caravan and camp sites, as well as luxury
cottages, conference facilities, team building and adventure sports right
on the waters edge, with unsurpassed views of the river. Cruises to the
river mouth and beach can be arranged, and you can even park your boat
along the jetty directly in front of you. All our sites have electricity,
are level and very spacious with taps between sites. |
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Crawford's
Beach Lodge, Lodge and Resort, CHINTSA
High
dunes, unspoilt beaches, all the advantages of the Wild Coast in an exclusive
setting, only 40 kilometers from East London. Crawford’s Beach Lodge is
set in the lush dune forests, on the beautiful Chintsa Bay Beach, Wild
Coast. We offer elegant Guest House accommodation or Self-catering cottages,
and a well equipped conference centre. Our trade mark is personal service
and fine country fare, in an atmosphere of intimate peace and tranquility.
Each cottage has an individual balcony from which to greet the day, and
is surrounded by an abundance of wild life and nature. Breakfast
is
served overlooking the shimmering Indian Ocean, and where evening barbecues
are the norm for those wanting to take in the evening hue. |
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Inkwenkwezi
Private Game Reserve, Chintsa, WILD COAST
Inkwenkwezi
is situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape, only a 30-minute drive from
East London at the start of the Wild Coast. Here one can view the Big Five
and other game housed within the boundaries of the reserve. Inkwenkwezi
is a rare exquisite combination of bushveld, grasslands and forests, with
an area encompassing 4000 hectares. This reserve boasts a Bush Camp,
consisting of six two-person lavish ensuite safari tents. The Valley Camp
offers 8 guests accommodation in four custom designed luxury tents and
2 family units each accommodating a family up to 4, which emphasize space
and quality. |
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COFFEE
BAY ACCOMMODATION - WILD COAST, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Bay has a number of advantages over its also fantastic, rival Wild Coast
destinations. Probably the most important, especially for visitors who
are not used to unpaved roads, is the fact that a tarred road leads all
the way there. Other advantages include a friendly hotel, two backpacker's
hostels, fantastic surf and the iconic hole in the wall. This unusual rock
formation is a rocky island a few hundred metres offshore, with a hole
right through the middle. The tunnel is big enough to drive a ski boat
through, but only the foolishly brave or bravely foolish would attempt
to do so, as the sea crashes through there - hence the local name esiKhaleni,
which means "place of noise". |
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 Most
people visit here for the fantastic scenery, the lovely beaches and the
charm of the local people but there are some more active choices as well.
You could do an abseil right over the sea, a scenic day canoe trip on the
Umtata River or an escorted walk. And, of course, once you've worked up
an appetite, you'll be able to munch your way through lots of lovely seafood.
Coffee Bay is about an hour's
drive from the N2 on a tarred, but unfenced, road, which branches off the
N2 about 20km on the East London side of Umtata. The closest airport is
at Umtata - with flights only to and from Johannesburg.
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Geckos
B&B, Bed and Breakfast/Self-Catering, COFFEE BAY
Geckos
is situated in Coffee Bay on the scenic, rugged and unspoiled “Wild Coast”
on the eastern seaboard of South Africa. We provide clean, comfortable
accommodation in double rooms with en-suite bathrooms, at very affordable
rates with friendly and personal service. For B & B guests, a full
breakfast is included in your daily rate. Evening meals can be provided
on request, or you may choose to eat out at one of the restaurants in the
area. Guest rooms are situated overlooking a tranquil, lush, sub-tropical
garden with enough bird life around to satisfy the most avid bird watcher. |
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Ocean
View Hotel, COFFEE BAY
The
Ocean View Hotel in Coffee Bay is located along South Africa’s rugged eastern
coast, two minutes walk from the beach. Situated between towering cliffs
and the Southern Ocean, some rooms include panoramic views. There is a
pool and sun terrace. The thatched-roof conference centre also doubles
as the communal TV lounge and games room. Ocean View has a wellness centre
with massage facilities while there is a children’s playground on site.
All brightly furnished and sunny rooms feature a private bathroom and tea-and-coffee
making facilities. Most rooms feature a balcony with views of the sea or
the hotel’s garden. |
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GRAAFF-REINET
ACCOMMODATION- KAROO HEARTLAND, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
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is a town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is the fourth
oldest town in South Africa, after Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Swellendam.
The town lies 750 meters above the sea and is built on the banks of the
Sunday's River, which rises a little farther north on the southern slopes
of
the Sneeuberge, and here ramifies into several channels.
The Dutch Reformed church
in the town is a prominent stone building in the high street with seating
for 1500 people. The town has been dubbed the "Gem of the
Karoo." |
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Attractions - The Valley of Desolation, a geological
wonder of weathered dolerite pillars which is a declared national monument
with magnificent views over the Karoo plains. The Camdeboo National
Park of 200 km², on the outskirts of the town with its interesting
flora and fauna. Stretch's Court, a picturesque restored street of
Karoo cottages with brightly painted shutters and doors. Reinet
House Museum - a Cape Dutch building, formerly the Dutch Reformed Church
parsonage. The Agave Distillery - a distillery producing tequila
from the agave plant. The Karoo architecture. The Drostdy
Hotel is set in a Cape Dutch building erected in 1806 as the local
seat of government by the VOC. |
Photo by AerialcamSA
/ CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mountain View Guesthouse, GRAAFF-REINET
Only a 5-minutes’ drive
away from Midland Hospital in Graaff-Reinet, Mountain View Guesthouse offers
an outdoor pool, and en-suite rooms. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Rooms
here will provide you with a satellite TV, air conditioning and tea-and-coffee
facilities. The private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Extras include
a desk and a fan. Breakfast can be arrange for a surcharge and is served
in the dining room. There are also barbecue facilities available. At A
Mountain View Guesthouse you will find a hairdresser and laundry facilities.
The Valley of Desolation is a 15-minute drive from the guest house. |
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Cypress
Cottage, Bed & Breakfast, GRAAFF-REINET
These two charming cottages
date back to the 1800s and combine authentic Karoo style and ambience with
every modern comfort. They are beautifully restored and furnished with
antiques. The Cottages face each other across the shady quiet of one of
the most picturesque streets of the town. Each cottage has its own private
garden and all our beautiful rooms are air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms,
white linen, DStv and flowers from our lovely garden. Our rate includes
a full Karoo breakfast which consists of cereals, yoghurt, fruits from
the orchard, our own free range eggs, bacon, and sausage. We are right
next to the nature reserve, nestled in the shadow of Spandau’s Kop, an
easy walk takes you right into the best of Karoo nature. The town centre
is an easy 10 minute walk, where we organise dinners at any one of our
variety of good restaurants. |
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PARTNER:
Somerset
Stables, Guest House, GRAAFF-REINET
Somerset Stables is a charming
and colourful guest house, set in a lush garden in the quieter part of
Graaff-Reinet, and offers guests secure parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.
The rooms are air-conditioned, and feature satellite TV and private bathrooms.
Guests have tea and coffee making facilities in a shared outdoor sitting
area. The Valley of Desolation is a 15-minute drive away, while various
restaurants can be found with a 5 km radius. Camdeboo National Park is
13 km from Somerset Stables. |
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Drostdy
Hotel, GRAAFF-REINET
Offering an outdoor pool,
spa and on-site restaurant, Drostdy Hotel is located in the beautiful town
of Graaff-Reinet, which features over 220 heritage sites. |
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Obesa
Lodge, GRAAFF-REINET
Located in Graaff-Reinet,
adjacent to the Sundays River and 450 metres from the Hester Rupert Museum,
the colourful Obesa Lodge features an outdoor pool and BBQ facilities. |
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