Valentine’s Day is around the corner! And with V-Day falling on a Friday, we reckon it’s the perfect excuse for a romantic weekend away. We know the festive season was a budget blaster, so if you’re feeling like you can barely scramble enough pocket change for the car guard, let alone a getaway, check out these fantastic limited-time-only accommodation specials in South Africa.
LIMPOPO
Karongwe River Lodge:
Get 30% off selected rooms for stays before 16 April 2014. Offer valid until 28 January 2014.
Karongwe River Lodge is a 4-star game lodge in Hoedspruit where you can reconnect with your loved one in a tranquil riverfront setting. Watch wildlife pass by your private deck before taking a late afternoon game drive to see the Big 5. In the evening, after the sun sets over the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains, you can enjoy a romantic dinner under the stars as you indulge in Pan African cuisine in the rustic outside boma, complemented by top South African wines.
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EASTERN CAPE
Addo Palace Private Reserve and Bush Lodge:
Get 30% off selected rooms for stays before 1 April 2014. Offer valid until 21 January 2014.
Addo Palace is a 4-star bush lodge bordering the Addo Elephant National Park. Situated on a private game reserve with undulating mountains, Addo Palace is a tranquil retreat for couples seeking an exclusive getaway. Addo Palace will happily arrange excursions for you including Big 5 game drives, elephant back safaris, quad biking, private plane charters, and more!
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Oyster Bay Lodge
Get 30% off selected rooms for stays before 1 May 2014. Offer valid until 28 January 2014.
Oyster Bay Lodge offers luxury 4-star accommodation on a private coastal reserve between Knysna and Port Elizabeth. The unspoiled landscape borders a 3,5km private sandy beach complete with dunes, woods, river deltas, wetlands, and lagoons; ideal for horse rides and bird watching.
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WESTERN CAPE
Paradise Found:
Get 30% off for stays before 6 April 2014. Offer valid until 28 January 2014.
Paradise Found is a classy self-catering beach house in Mossel Bay. If the name hasn’t sold you, you’ll be more than impressed with the affordability of this fully-furnished 3 bedroom house…not to mention the incredible sea views from the sun deck. It’s the perfect choice if you’re bringing the kids along!
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Myoli Beach Lodge:
Get 30% off selected rooms for stays before 6 April 2014. Offer valid until 28 January 2014.
Myoli Beach Lodge offers 3-star self-catering accommodation on the main beach in Sedgefield. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will love the wide range of activities available on the Garden Route, while people in search of a more “do nothing” sort of weekend will be perfectly happy too.
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Burrough Place:
Get 30% off selected rooms for stays before 5 April 2014. Offer valid until 21 January 2014.
Burrough Place is a comfortable B&B accommodation in George, the perfect location to explore the Garden Route. George is known for its beautiful uncrowded beaches, world class golf courses, and adventurous outdoor activities, so you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the late summer days.
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The Point Hotel:
Get 30% off selected rooms for stays before 28 February 2014. Offer valid until 21 January 2014.
The Point Hotel is a 4-star hotel perched above a massive natural rock pool in the seaside town of Mossel Bay. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Mossel Bay is second only to Hawaii for having the mildest all-year round climate in the world. Combine that with endless Indian Ocean views from your private sea-facing balcony at The Point Hotel and you have a destination to beat.
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KWAZULU-NATAL
San Lameer Villa 2910:
Get 40% off for stays before 7 April 2014. Offer valid until 28 January 2014.
San Lameer Villa 2910 is a self-catering accommodation in the San Lameer Golf Estate. The fully-equipped 2-bedroom house is an easy walk from Marina Beach, a Blue Flag beach fondly known as the “Honolulu of the South Coast”. If you’re in the mood for some pampering, take an easy walk along the nature trail to the Camelot Spa. Aside from golf, you can enjoy horse riding, scuba diving, quad biking, and game-viewing all within a few minutes’ drive.
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Antbear Guest House:
Get 40% off selected rooms for stays before 31 October 2014. Offer valid until 28 January 2014.
Antbear Guest House offers charming accommodation in Estcourt, at the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains. Situated off the beaten track, the intimate guest house is the kind of place where you will instantly feel a sense of peace, love, and happiness. Plan for slow and decadent candlelit dinners, and freshly cooked breakfasts that often become a 2 hour affair.
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MPUMALANGA
Akwamaryn B&B:
Get 30% off selected rooms for stays before 6 March 2014. Offer valid until 28 January 2014.
Akwamaryn B&B in Nelspruit accommodates only 4 guests, so you can be guaranteed a quiet and relaxing stay in the heart of the Lowveld. Each en-suite room has a private entrance, so you can come and go as you please; the ideal set up for exploring the many attractions along Mpumalanga’s Panoramic Route this Valentine’s weekend.
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GAUTENG
The Copperhouse Manor:
Get 30% off selected rooms for stays before 3 March 2014. Offer valid until 28 January 2014.
The Copperhouse Manor is a lovely B&B in Muldersdrift, on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Set in 5 acres of park-like surrounds, you can enjoy close proximity to attractions like the Lion Park and Crocodile Farm, as well as the cosmopolitan nightlife of Fourways. You and your partner can enjoy sleeping in and being treated to a continental breakfast that neither of you will have to prepare or clean up!
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Where would you like to take your loved one this Valentine’s Day?
Feature image: Karongwe River Lodge
