Best places: Self catering accommodations in South Africa

Rustic resort offering eclectic accommodation, plus dining, an outdoor pool & game drives.

Informal hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a sundeck, plus BBQ facilities & a bar.

Tent-style cottages & an outdoor pool in an unassuming safari lodge set on a game reserve.

👍👍 Pros: Each (massive) riverside campsite has a private ablution. There is a huge discount on month-long stays during winter months. Free Wi-Fi (24/7, even during load shedding) at reception/the bistro with plenty of place to sit/lounge during the day. Cons: There is only occasional signal for Vodaco...

👍👍 Absolutely stunning location, and safe for kids to explore on their own. Spacious rooms and fully equipped kitchen, 5m of granite countertop, washing machine for a longer stay, down to the quality of the ironing board and labeled light switch clusters. Staff did a great job with daily servicing,...

👍👍 We’re so glad that we discovered this beautiful beautiful place! It was the perfect birthday getaway for me and the peace, quiet and breathtakingly beauty of the mountain. We’ve never seen stars like we saw in the KolKol tub on a clear night. So very thankful to Emz, Gift and the rest of the team f...

👍👍 A wonderful place for an outing. The setting is beautiful and the restaurant serves great food at reasonable prices. Well worth a visit.

👍👍 I enjoyed my time here. Best place for group or family getaway. Mabalingwe offers the balance of relaxation and group activities on on reserve. Activities include tennis court, swimming pools. Archery and many other things Their chalets are clean and they offer room service daily. They have game in...

Chic chalets on a refined golf resort with a 9-hole course, all-day dining and a hippo-viewing zone.

👍👍 We stopped here as a recommendation for the milkshakes and wow! We were not disappointed!! Big, luscious shakes with a dollop of fresh ice cream and an abundance of flavors! Such an interesting place to visit as well! The decor is awesome and the vibe is good. Sadly we didn't eat but from what we sa...

👍 We recently had a family group vacation at Fairways (timeshare/chalets). It was an amazing experience with the exception of the initial chalet mix up. We were allocated three chalets next to each other as stated upon check in. Each family checked-in at different times and our last check-in was given...

👍 We spent 3 night here. Andre welcomed us and gave us a welcome surprise by giving us an upgrade as they were busy with renovations in the apartment that we booked. The stay was lovely and felt like a home away from home. Will highly recommend a stay at this establishment.

👍👍 I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Modern Farm Guest House in Lichtenburg, and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. This charming guest house exceeded my expectations in every aspect, offering a serene and idyllic retreat that left me feeling refreshed and rej...

👍👍 Amazing. The food is spectacular as well. The sunset view was the cherry on top.

👍👍 A true gem in the Winelands, a mere 20min drive from the northern suburbs of Cape Town. The extensive and well planned menu caters for all tastes! The decor and ambience is unique, homely and stylish. With well-trained, friendly and accommodating staff, this wine farm should be at the top of you...

👍👍 Wonderful stay. Loved feeling like we were the only people on the mountain. Couldn’t see any other cabins from were we stayed and absolutely loved it. Amazing view of the valley and the mountains. The drive up needs a 4x4 but was part of the experience and made us feel even more secluded.

👍👍 Super for a rustic, peaceful getaway. River is pretty full and is lovely to hear in the background. Giraffe, zebs, impala, kudu and blesbok aplenty. Fisheagle too. Love the exclusive campsite. Candice is knowledgeable and friendly 👌