Now that the year-end holidays are in sight, a lot of people are gearing up for a great holiday experience. It’s the ideal time to take a break from the city bustle and, if you’re planning a road trip, we’d suggest you plan a detour to some of SA’s most fascinating small towns.
We’ve rounded up a few travel discounts, exclusively for woman&home readers, alongside the travel feature in our December issue (on shelves now!).
You’ll see a few fantastic places you may have never heard of before, ranging from the coastline of Gouritsmond to the Drakensberg foothills near Nottingham Road.
Check out this month’s online travel deals below:
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Makhanda
Once SA’s second-largest city, today Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) is the ideal pit stop just off the N2, between Port Elizabeth and Port Alfred.
The five Stoneyvale Cottages on the Fort Governor’s Estate, only 30 minutes from Makhanda, will suit a couple seeking a break from the long road.
How much? From R1 200pn for two in a self-catering Stoneyvale Cottage. Valid till 30 June 2020; see fortgovernors.com
Claim your special offer
Quote ‘Woman&Home’ and our travel article in the magazine when making a reservation directly with Fort Governor’s Estate to receive a complimentary bottle of wine in your room. Valid from now until the end of March 2020. Standard T&C’s apply.
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Gariepdam
En route to Joburg from the Cape lies SA’s most central point, Gariepdam.
The Luxury Front Unit at A’Damsview, only 10 minutes from the N1, is our top pick for a small family in need of a break after a long drive.
How much? From R1 425pn for three in the self-catering Luxury Front Unit. Valid till 29 February 2020; see adamsview.co.za
Claim your special offer
Quote ‘Woman&Home’ when making a reservation directly with A’damsview to receive a 15% discount on your booking, as well as a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in the room. Bookings must be made during the month that the current magazine is on shelves (from 11 November to 15 December) and will be valid for a stay until the end of March 2020. Standard T&C’s apply.
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McGregor
Located between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn, McGregor forms part of a lush, mountainous landscape rich with birdlife and fynbos. Founded as Lady Grey in 1861, the village was renamed McGregor in 1905.
The Loft Studio at the Tanagra Wine Estate & Guestfarm is a delightful open-plan cottage with a kitchen and large bed that a couple will adore.
How much? From R1 200pn for two in the self-catering Loft Studio. Valid till 30 September 2020; tanagra.co.za
Claim your special offer
Quote ‘Woman&Home’ when making a reservation directly with Tanagra to receive a complimentary bottle of wine (valued at least R100) and a complimentary wine and grappa tasting (valued at R40 per person). Valid until the end of March 2020. Standard T&C’s apply.
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Karoo
Find time on your road trip to follow the windswept path towards Nieu-Bethesda, where the streets remain untarred and remarkably quiet. Over the years, the town has grown from an isolated, near-forgotten area into one of SA’s must-see destinations, known for its beguiling eeriness.
The four-sleeper Waenhuis Cottage boasts two spacious bedrooms, a charming garden, and an open-plan kitchen.
How much? From R1 500pn in the four-sleeper, self-catering Waenhuis Cottage. Valid till 30 September 2020; see facebook.com
Claim your special offer
Quote ‘Woman&Home’ when making a reservation directly with Waenhuis Cottage to receive a 15% discount on your booking, as well as an additional 10% discount at the Waenhuis restaurant. Valid till end of March 2020. Standard T&C’s apply.
Nottingham Road
Located in the heart of the KZN Midlands, along the meander, Nottingham Road is a picturesque town surrounded by evergreen farmlands. Between Joburg and Durban, Nottingham Road is only a 30-minute trip from the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains.
Check into the two-sleeper Rose Suite at Indigo Fields to extend your stay.
How much? From R1 950ppspn for two in the Rose Suite, with two meals. Valid till 31 December 2019; indigofields.co.za
Claim your special offer
Quote ‘Woman&Home’ when making your reservation and payment between now and 29 February 2020 directly with Indigo Fields to receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and a pamper basket filled with botanical bath fizz balls, calendula and sweet orange scented bath soap, a soya massage candle and a botanically-scented room mist. All items are handcrafted using essential oils and herbs grown on the farm. Standard T&C’s apply.
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Gouritsmond
Home to the endangered African oystercatcher bird, Gouritsmond offers a scenic stopover on the Garden Route.
The Gourikwa Reserve’s eight self-catering, freestanding Fisherman Houses can host up to four people each, while a ninth unit can sleep six.
How much? From R1 540pn in a four-sleeper Fisherman House. Valid till 14 December 2019; see gourikwa.co.za
Claim your special offer
Quote ‘Woman&Home’ when making a reservation directly with Gourikwa Reserve to receive a 15% discount on your booking. Valid from now until the end of March 2020 (excluding the dates 15 December 2019 to 5 January 2020). Standard T&C’s apply.
Kakamas
This quaint town, established in 1898 on the banks of the Orange River, is an ideal place to take a break on the long haul from Bloemfontein to Windhoek. Today the region is a prime exporter of grapes, oranges, raisins and dates.
Book the two-sleeper Luxury Double Room at the Vergelegen Guesthouse, just outside Kakamas, for a calm overnight setting.
How much? From R1 080pn in the Luxury Double Room, including breakfast daily. Valid till 31 December 2019; see augrabiesfalls.co.za
Claim your special offer
Quote ‘Woman&Home’ when making a reservation directly with Vergelegen Guesthouse to receive a 15% discount on your booking. Valid from January until the end of March 2020. Standard T&C’s apply.
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By Features Writer, Marike Watson
