As if we haven’t celebrated sufficient already, the chance to have fun love is across the nook and what higher technique to do it than with a romantic weekend away?
Here are 5 idyllic spots to interrupt away to for Valentine’s Day this 12 months:
TAU Game Lodge
Located within the Madikwe Game Reserve, TAU Game Lodge is a kind of luxurious lodges the place you not solely get spoilt rotten, however the place you might be additionally ensured of nice sightings in terms of wildlife. The lodge is perhaps named after the lion, however from expertise, that is additionally the place you get one of the best elephant encounters, particularly with it being situated at one of many sport reserve’s in style watering holes.
Of course, the lodge additionally boasts ample alternatives for romance. Think eating underneath the celebrities, cocktails within the bush and romantic breakfasts overlooking the waterhole. Not to say safari sport drives with sightings of a myriad of sport, together with the Big 5 and smaller sport just like the African Wild Dog.
The five-star, family-friendly lodge has a Valentine’s package deal operating, which is legitimate for the entire month of February. It prices R22,000 per couple and contains:
- Accommodation for two nights in one in all their newly renovated Luxury Standard Chalets as an introductory supply.
- Three meals per day
- Two sport drives per day
- Drinks and snacks on safari drives
- Romantic room turndown
- A TAU Spa Oasis African Foot Ritual (half-hour) per couple
The package deal excludes park entrance charges, the tourism levy, extras just like the mini bar, bar and laundry and the Rhino Conservation Levy.
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Valentine’s at voco™ The Bank
Celebrate love and romance in type on the most unique deal with in Joburg. Spoil your associate with a night time or two on the very first voco™ lodge in Africa, which launches on the primary of February at Rosebank’s newest architectural gem and mixed-use constructing, The Bank.
This brand-new hotel is alleged to take house, sophistication and artistry to a entire new stage, which is why it’s the best spot for a romantic metropolis getaway over Valentine’s in the event you’re wanting for one thing contemporary and splendid. Voco™ The Bank boasts a vary of superbly appointed rooms and suites, that includes the considerate, relaxed and unstuffy design that the voco™ model has turn out to be identified for, in addition to an enviable assortment of unique art work.
Do issues a little otherwise this Valentine’s Day by attempting one thing new. Do the voco™ life along with your different half and dine on the lodge’s on-site, mid-century impressed all-day eatery, Proud Mary which is situated on the bottom ground of The Bank’s constructing. Or, higher but, get pleasure from in-room eating by choosing your favourites from Proud Mary’s revolutionary menu. They supply scrumptious small plates, salads, grills and a boutique wine record you’d wrestle to search out elsewhere.
P.S. Keep an eye fixed out for upcoming Valentine’s choices.
Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at one of many nation’s most uncommon resorts this 12 months. The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa, situated on Thesen Island in Knysna is housed in what was once a energy station and aside from its distinctive and quirky décor, it boasts a sublime Island Café restaurant, a cosy Gastro Pub, self-catering suites, a honeymoon suite, the Turbine Spa and fantastic actions for adventurous {couples} on the Turbine Water Club.
They are providing a two-night particular at R5,190 per room, which is legitimate for 11 and 12 February solely, together with mattress and breakfast, a 45-minute {couples} again, neck and shoulder therapeutic massage on the Turbine Spa and a romantic turndown platter. They even have a one-night particular at R2,850 per room, legitimate solely for 12 February, which additionally contains mattress and breakfast and the identical spa therapy.
The ever romantic Walkersons Hotel & Spa
Located near Dullstroom, Walkerson’s Hotel and Spa is a simple romantic getaway for these residing in Gauteng. The five-star boutique lodge is situated on 800 hectares of peaceable countryside, providing pristine surroundings and fly-fishing in Dullstroom’s well-known trout dams. Not to say the scrumptious delicacies at The Flying Scotsman and The Terrace eating places, which each cater for lodge visitors and day guests alike.
Pack your baggage and head on a romantic highway journey up North, and make use of Walkersons’ 35% low cost on a two-night keep (11 and 12 February). They will even offer a particular Valentine’s menu for Valentine’s, together with a complimentary glass of bubbly at dinner and a small present to have fun.
P.S. The 35% low cost is legitimate for the entire month of February, however the romantic trimmings will solely be provided on Valentine’s weekend.
De Hoop Collection
Based within the De Hoop Nature Reserve, the De Hoop Collection presents world-class whale watching and lodging choices designed to swimsuit all budgets, in addition to fantastic out of doors actions and naturally, a nice Valentine’s Day weekend particular.
Share one in all De Hoop’s suites along with your Valentine for two nights, get pleasure from romantic dinners at The Fig Tree Restaurant and breakfasts on the veranda watching the birds on the vlei come out to play for R4450 per couple per night time. This contains dinner, mattress and breakfast and a complimentary chook stroll for those that get pleasure from birdwatching.
The particular is legitimate for the entire of February.
Some extra inexpensive than others, these are all Valentine’s presents price contemplating.