ACCOMMODATION
South Africa offers a wide variety
of accommodation ranging from five star luxury hotels to thatched
huts (rondavels) in the game reserves. Different accommodation
possibilities include hotels, rest camps in the parks and
reserves, camping, caravanning and other accommodation categories
such as guest houses, self catering bungalows and bed and
breakfasts. The choice of accommodation depends on the budget
and personal preferences of the traveller.
Guest Houses and Bed
and Breakfasts
The National Classification and Grading System regulates this
category of establishment. A Bed and Breakfast has fewer rooms
and offer hospitality, comfort and value for money. A Guest
House exudes an elegant and often romantic atmosphere.
Average price, based on a double room with breakfast
Bed and Breakfast / Guest House : R 320/R700 per person per
night
Hotels
A hotel is awarded a 1 to 5 star grading according to the
services and facilities it offers. A 5 star hotel offers the
ultimate in luxury whilst 3 or 4 stars indicate comfortable
elegance.
Average price, based on a double room with breakfast
3 star hotels from R400; 4 star hotels from R500 and 5 star
hotels from R1000 per person per night.
National and Regional
Parks and Reserves
Accommodation is in thatched chalets or huts, called rondavels.
These are well equipped and usually have private bathroom
and some have a kitchen.
Average price, based on a double room/hut
National Parks : from R 250 per person per night
Private Game
Reserves
South Africa has many exclusive and luxurious Private Game
Reserves. The accommodation in the lodges offers excellent
service, delicious, sometimes gourmet cuisine and stunning
interior décor. The price includes all meals, two safaris
per day in an open 4x4 vehicle, and a bushwalk. In the private
reserves, the vehicles are permitted to leave the tracks in
order to follow and animal through the bush.
Average price, based on a double room with full board and
two game drives
Private Game Reserves : R2000 to R 7000 per person per night
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