The Limpopo Province of South Africa is well suited for winter adventures and romantic autumn escapes. Below are some of the top accommodations that provide luxury, beauty, and are set in some of the most stunning areas within Limpopo:
- Shangri-La Country Hotel, Modimolle
Set just outside of Modimolle, mixing modern comforts with items of safari and Victorian styles, the 3-star Shangri-La Country Hotel is a wonderful spot to hide away from the rest of the world. With a name meaning “Place of Eternal Youth”, Shangri-La will definitely revive and revitalize the weary that stumble across its fairytale garden and then opt to stay a few days in the welcoming atmosphere. They have a restaurant, Jacuzzi, bar, laundry service, swimming pool, wine cellar, and guest lounge available for guests to relax or indulge in, and ensure that there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Ladies will likely fall in love with the soothing Utopia Spa, which offers mobile spa services.
The rooms on offer each have different luxury levels, and vary between rondavels and rooms. The standard rooms have double beds, en-suite bathrooms, fans, percale linens, Wi-Fi, and complimentary tea and coffee. The Executive Rooms are great for slightly taller gentlemen, offering king-sized beds, en-suite bathrooms with either showers or baths, select DStv channels, soft percale linens, and Wi-Fi access. The Family Room can sleep up to 3 guests on a double and single bed, and other amenities include select DStv channels, a fan, Wi-Fi, a telephone, and complimentary tea and coffee. The Presidential Suite offers a plush double bed, with a dining room, living room, Wi-Fi, Private Courtyard, outdoor Jacuzzi, en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, and complimentary tea and coffee.
- Tzaneen Country Lodge, Tzaneen
You won’t be disappointed by a weekend spent at the 4-star rated Tzaneen Country Lodge! The friendly service, beautiful outdoor scenery, and lavish touches in the lodge make it a very special place. The additional options of being pet-friendly (by prior arrangement), having wheelchair-friendly facilities, and offered babysitting services mean this lodge will suite almost every kind of traveller. Some of the amenities and facilities on-site include a Jacuzzi, guest lounge, massages, spa and beauty therapies, a restaurant, braai areas, laundry services, a bar, and games room. If you don’t feel like indulging in the above facilities, some of the on-site and area attractions available are mountain biking, an animal petting farm which little ones love, fishing, bird-watching, guided walks and cycling paths.
There are a variety of rooms available, which all feature en-suite bathrooms, fans or air conditioning, shared DStv, bar fridges, complimentary tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi internet, and a heater. Bed types vary according to the rooms, and range between single, twin, and double beds, with family rooms available.
- Sunbird Lodge, Phalaborwa
Well located for trips into the area, and with the option of having the owners assist in organising trips to the Kruger National Park, day-trips out to the Blyde River Canyon, and golf at the Hans Merensky Estate, you’re guaranteed personal attention and friendly service at Sunbird Lodge. The facilities on-site include a guest lounge, Wi-Fi, a bar, satellite TV, a swimming pool, and a large 2.5 acre tropical garden, which sees visits from many local bird species. Rooms are booked on a B&B basis with breakfast served daily in the cosy, and warmly decorated, indoor dining area. Lunch and dinner are also available by prior arrangement, at an additional fee.
There are 10 rooms available, each of which offers a small patio with a table and chairs, double or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, TVs, fridges, air-conditioning or ceiling fans, and tea and coffee facilities. The rooms are spacious, some have private entrances, and all offer a cosy abode to return to after a day of exploration.
Let us know what romantic autumn plans are in the works for you and your special someone.
Main image credited to Maurice Koop (Flickr)
