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Alpine Heath Resort offers 100 superb North-facing chalets with breath-taking views of the mountains. Each chalet is equipped with a telephone, good cellular reception, satellite TV, a comfortable lounge, patio, fireplace, self-catering kitchen and dining area. Situated midway between Durban and Johannesburg and 45km from Bergville in KwaZulu-Natal, Alpine Heath Resort is a stylish four-star, self-catering mountain village, surrounded by crystal clear streams. There are a variety of activities to keep all adventure seekers occupied, ranging from hiking and mountain biking to horse riding. Alpine Heath Resort is regarded as one of South Africa’s premier family holiday and conference venues and has recently been recognised as a winner in the Family Resort category of the 2016 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Hotels, ranking in the top 25, nationwide. With the opening of the new and improved R74 in 2015, access to Alpine Heath has become that much easier and convenient for all guests travelling to the resort from Gauteng as well as all other Northern Provinces, thus making the journey to Alpine Heath Resort that much easier and more enjoyable.

Uncover The Story Behind Sanbona Immerse yourself in a landscape where wildlife and flora leave you truly captivated and transformed. Sanbona is one of South Africa’s largest privately-owned nature reserves, stretching across 58 000 hectares of rich protected ecosystems within two biodiversity hotspots. This vast track of land in the Little Karoo outside Montagu, a mere 3.5 hours drive from Cape Town along Route 62, is owned by a non-profit company focused on steering conservation to the forefront of the safari experience. Sanbona offers an authentic and contrasting natural space, striving to create a balance where critically important ecosystems, endangered wildlife and flora can prosper for the benefit of future generations. Sanbona offers four different accommodation options, each with their own distinctive style and appeal. Spend the day exploring every corner of this immense reserve, endless open plains and sculpted Cape fold mountains adorned with San rock art, the endemic flora and some of South Africa’s most sought after wildlife.

The Cavern Resort & Spa has been introducing overseas and South African visitors to the joys of mountain holidays for many years. The Cavern, named after the “Cannibal Cavern”, is situated on a private mountain reserve adjacent to the Amphitheatre World Heritage Site. This stunning resort has won numerous accolades over the years. Honeymoon suites, superior suites and standard accommodation are available with spectacular views of the surrounding valleys, indigenous forests and mountains. Honeymoon suites are complete with four-poster beds and fireplaces for cool evenings. The Forest Spa, set high up in the indigenous forest, is a relaxing space to unwind in whilst being treated by our therapists. The Cavern is home to numerous Bushman paintings, over 200 species of birds, 150 species of trees and wildlife including leopard and eland. The resort offers daily guided hikes to bushman paintings and rock carvings. For the more energetic, walks are organised to the Tugela Gorge and to the top of the Amphitheatre. An extensive range of recreational facilities, from guided walks, horse rides and trout fishing are available on the reserve while mountain bike trails are at the nearby adventure centre.