What to expect this Spring – A little preview!

Winter is slowly arriving in South Africa, with the last warm days at the Cape soon giving way to the colder season. It’s the perfect time to start planning a trip for the mild spring and look forward to it! September is an ideal month to travel: temperatures are pleasant, whales can be seen along the coast, and with many special offers available, it’s still possible to plan a fantastic holiday. Let us guide you along the Garden Route: 14 days, 13 nights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, with long-stay specials and free nights. What more could you ask for?

3 Nights Cape Town: The Tree House Boutique Hotel (Standard Sea View Room)

The Tree House Boutique Hotel is located in trendy Green Point in Cape Town and is nestled among old trees with wonderful views of Signal Hill. Thanks to its central location, many of Cape Town’s attractions and restaurants are easily accessible.

All 14 rooms are modern in design and feature an en-suite bathroom, laptop safe, LED TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, and air conditioning.

The hotel also offers elegant lounge areas featuring artwork by local artists, a stylish bar, a breakfast restaurant, and several terraces and garden spaces among the trees. Guests also have access to a swimming pool as well as a small spa and massage area.

2 Nights Franschhoek: Chapter House (Classic Room)

Chapter House Boutique Hotel is located in a former mission station built in Franschhoek in 1888. Today, the building has been transformed into a boutique hotel and impressively combines traditional architecture with local creativity. The public areas are decorated with great attention to detail and feature artwork by local artists as well as carefully selected furniture and fabrics that create a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.

The hotel offers 17 individually designed rooms in various categories. All rooms feature an en-suite bathroom, laptop safe, LED TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, and air conditioning. Some rooms also offer private terraces or garden areas with views of the surrounding mountains.

Shared spaces include a cozy lounge, a sunny terrace, well-kept gardens, and a swimming pool that is ideal for relaxing after a day in the wine region.

2 Nights Hermanus: One Marine Drive (Superior Sea View Room)

One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel is located in Hermanus, just a few minutes from the sea. The hotel enjoys wonderful views over Walker Bay. Hermanus town centre, with its restaurants, cafés, art galleries, and shops, is within easy walking distance. The coastal path begins directly in front of the hotel, and during whale-watching season, whales can regularly be spotted from there.

The hotel offers 16 bright and beautifully appointed rooms overlooking the garden, swimming pool, or sea. All rooms feature an en-suite bathroom, laptop safe, LED TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, and air conditioning.

The hotel includes a heated outdoor pool with sea views, a stylish lounge and bar, and a breakfast area overlooking the ocean. Breakfast is included in the price. In addition, the hotel offers an all-day dining menu as well as a pool menu for guests who would like to enjoy a snack or light meal while relaxing during the day.

3 Nights Garden Route: Hog Hollow (Suite)

This cozy lodge is situated in a private nature reserve on the edge of an indigenous forest with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and the Tsitsikamma Mountains.

Hog Hollow is an excellent base from which to explore the Garden Route and its diverse hinterland. The famous and beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park to the east, as well as the small town of Knysna to the west with its lagoon and the “Knysna Heads,” are each only about 40 minutes away by car.

Hog Hollow is known for its excellent food and its friendly, personal service. On fine days, the farmhouse breakfast is served on a wooden deck overlooking the forest, while on cooler days it is enjoyed by the large open fireplace in the lodge’s main building.

The 16 rooms and suites, including family suites, are located in the gardens surrounding the main house. Each unit has a wooden deck overlooking the gorge and the forests. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom (with bath or shower or both), hairdryer, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, hi-fi, a stocked minibar, and tea/coffee-making facilities with delicious homemade biscuits.

3 Nights Safari: Amakhala Game Reserve, Woodbury Lodge (Chalet)

The malaria-free Amakhala Reserve on the Bushman’s River takes its Xhosa name from the aloe plant, which is common in the Eastern Cape and admired for its tall, beautiful flowers. It was founded in 1999 as a joint conservation area by several families. The 7,500-hectare reserve is rich in history and beautiful landscapes.

Woodbury Lodge is perched among breathtaking rock formations above the Bushman’s Valley. The lodge was designed with great attention to detail so as to blend into its natural surroundings.

The 7 chalets, including family chalets with two bedrooms, are built of stone and thatch. All chalets are air-conditioned, have a private bathroom, and offer unique, breathtaking views from the terrace. The accommodations are connected to the main lodge by a walkway.

Enjoy game drives in an open safari vehicle with an experienced ranger. With a bit of luck, you may spot leopards, elephants, and buffalo, to name just the big animals, but also many “smaller” ones such as zebras, wildebeest, and warthogs. In between, you can relax by the lodge’s swimming pool.

14 days / 13 nights in the travel month of September 2026 cost only ZAR 28,078.00 per person sharing.

Included in the price are breakfast at Tree House, Chapter House, One Marine Drive, and Hog Hollow, as well as full board with two daily game drives at Amakhala.

Not included in the price are the rental car, all other meals, drinks, and any additional extras.

We look forward to your enquiries!

If you would like other specials as well, please just ask us – the possibilities are endless 😉

Until next time, your Ilanga Travel Team!