Long Lee Manor

Reminiscent of a bygone era in South Africa’s colonial past, Long Lee Manor is a meticulously renovated Edwardian era mansion, located in the Shamwari Game Reserve just seventy kilometres from Port Elizabeth, and 23 kilometres from the Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape Province.

After signing-in at the South entrance access gate to the reserve, Long Lee Manor is a short drive along a well maintained gravel road…

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De Zeekoe Oudtshoorn

Farm Stays are growing in popularity and De Zeekoe is more popular than most – and for good reason. It offers a truly unique South African farm experience to both domestic and international leisure travellers alike. Having been referred to De Zeekoe by Cango Wildlife Ranch, where I had just completed a site inspection, I arrived at the farm gate some seven kilometres outside of Oudtshoorn with some trepidation. This is a working farm after all, and I’m used to the refined luxury of 5-star hotels and safari lodges……

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Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve

Located in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape Province near East London, Inkwenkwezi is more than just a wildlife sanctuary – it’s an experience! Inkwenkwezi (meaning ‘Star’ in isiXhosa) is an eco-tourism experience dream that has been carefully planned and meticulously cultivated by the Stanton brothers, Keith and Graham, for years prior to opening the reserve in November 1999. I visited the reserve while test driving the new VW Combi Tsi…

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