Road Less Traveled Resorts

The Bright Resort

The Bright Resort is just four hours from Melbourne in the magnificent Victorian High Country. Set on five acres of semi-rural bushland in the shadow of the Australian Alps, this premium Victorian accommodation is deservedly famous for its breathtaking scenery and wealth of year-round activities. Enjoy your stay 1 of 34 two-bedroomed single-story units, as well as a host of onsite amenities and activities including 4WD tours. Have a dip in the outdoor pool (heated dome in use during the winter months), or if the temperature falls, sink into the warm indoor spa or have a rejuvenating sauna. Kids, and those young at heart, will love the miniature train, mini golf, lawn bowls, games room, tennis courts, volley ball, basketball and children’s’ playground. (Parents will love the peace of the adults-only lounge.) Last, but not least, is the hearty Holiday Concepts Pancake Breakfast. This truly is a destination for all seasons. Spring blossoms into a bouquet of colour as proud locals throw open their garden gates. Summer invites you to catch fresh trout and picnic in the shade beside a mountain stream, or go river rafting. Autumn arrives in a blaze of colour and the dawns become crisp. It’s time to cosy-up beside a romantic fire and get ready for the first powder snow of winter. Mt. Buffalo, Falls Creek and Mt. Hotham are a leisurely daytrip away. Local walks, golf, canoeing, gold panning, horse riding, skiing and fishing are just some of the activities available nearby.

Kyneton Bushland Resort

Cedar Lake Country Resort

Wake up to the peace and tranquillity of the Australian bush. Cedar Lake Country Resort sits amidst the gently rolling hills of the Hinterland, but it is still just a short drive away from the adrenaline rush of the Gold Coast’s major attractions. It’s easy to get to everything - Surfers Paradise, Jupiter’s Casino, Dreamworld and Movie World theme parks are approximately 30 minutes' drive from the resort. It’s the ideal Gold Coast Hinterland escape! The resort offers comfortable, spacious fully self-contained two bedroom apartments, surrounded by 89 acres of beautiful bushland and its own lake. There is simply so much to do; swimming to playing tennis, mini golf or paddling for glory in one of the canoes. One day you’re relaxing by the pool with a good book or enjoying a peaceful BBQ and the next you’re running across warm sand on a sun-kissed beach. Bliss! The resort’s Bistro and bar are a warm and cosy retreat where you can relax, regroup and plan your next day’s adventures over a delicious meal and a drink or two. There are plenty of great bushwalks around too, providing the perfect opportunity to reacquaint oneself with Australia’s unique native wildlife. After all that tramping around you can relax in one of the resort’s spa pools, savouring the thought of a trip to the Mt Nathan Winery and tasting wine straight from the barrel, or tackling the dizzying heights of a theme park ride. That’s the joy of the Cedar Lake Country Resort – it’s like two holidays in one!

Dikhololo

The location of Dikhololo is abundant with different species of wildlife that live in this South African bush land. Experienced guides from Dikhololo will introduce its guests to the open ranges and the local wildlife. From sunrise to sunset you'll be overwhelmed by natures species co-existing in perfect harmony. Enjoy the abundance of antelopes, birds and insects that roam across the 450 hectares of typical South African bush land in which this resort is located. To provide the ultimate setting for a never-ending bush experience the resort offers its guests the chance to take part in game drives in open land cruisers, led by Dikhololo's experienced field guides. These game drives will introduce you to the magnificent wild life in this area but on a much more personal level. All units at Dikhololo are self catering with their own braai (bbq) Facilities If you are looking for a fun-filled holiday, Dikhololo is the perfect place for you. This resort is a situated in a lush green wonderland set among beautiful natural rock formations, and offers city-dwellers a quiet sanctuary with all the comforts and convenience they are accustomed to.

Crystal Springs

Only three and a half hours' drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, lies a wonderful escape from the stress of city life. Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge is situated above the quaint and picturesque town of Pilgrims Rest and is close to all of the natural attractions of the Eastern highlands and Kruger National Park. Within 5000 hectares of Game Reserve, with its rich diversity of fauna and flora, are our luxurious, self catering lodges. Man made facilities complement nature with facebrick and thatch , bordered by colourful flowerbeds and ornamental ponds. Facilities make the most of the sweeping views and many activities centre around the great outdoors. The resort boasts five well established and scenic hiking trails. Enjoy a game drive in one of our open vehicles with an experienced game ranger. Game drives can be booked at reception on your arrival at the Resort. For the kids we have a games room with pool tables, table tennis and a wide range of board games are available. We also have a putt-putt course, trampolines, a children's playground, tennis courts and a squash court. The resort has four outdoor swimming pools, one of which is heated to a comfortable swimming temperature.

Ekuthuleni Hoedspruit

Images displayed on the 7Across website resort profiles are images of the relevant resort but may not be the specific unit available for reservations. If you want to experience the ‘real’ Africa, then Ekuthuleni should be ideal for you. A stunning bush resort overlooking the mighty Oliphant's River, you will be every bit as comfy ‘in the bush’ as your tusked and toothed neighbours. Thatched self-catering chalets are air-conditioned for your comfort and enhanced by microwaves, cable TV and private barbecue areas. Poised on the Oliphant's River bank, amidst a profusion of wildlife, you couldn’t be closer to nature while still being perfectly safe. Dream to the distant yammering of jackals and rise to the dawn chorus of the veld. Naturally, bird watchers flock to Ekuthuleni, so don’t forget to pack your binoculars. You are less than an hour's drive from both the Phalaborwa and Orpen gates of the fabled Kruger National Park, but there are so many amazing experiences closer to home, you might not want to go that far! Attractions to be found within a 45km jaunt include The Moholoholo Rehab Centre, The Big 5 Walk or Game Drive at Tsukudu, The Kapama Cheetah Project, unforgettable elephant-back safaris and The Blyde Dam scenic route. The Mphumalanga escarpment, spectacular Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God's Window are also all within easy driving distance. Then the fascinating Silk Farm and Tea Garden, along with walking trails and long list of adrenaline-pumping adventure sports. It’s hard to top Ekuthuleni for all Africa has to offer.

Sobhengu Lodge

Images displayed on the 7Across website resort profiles are images of the relevant resort but may not be the specific unit available for reservations. A million years in the making, Sobhengu Lodge is a nature lover’s treasure-trove and offers the rare opportunity to luxuriate amidst a spectacular mosaic of landforms, ranging from savannah through to wetland and ocean. Millions of years of gentle abrasion by wind and water has painstakingly moulded a unique landscape, which harbours the most sensitive and diverse flora and fauna within its myriad of ecosystems. Perched on the peninsula of Lake St Lucia, the Lodge offers guests a chance to immerse themselves in the peace and tranquillity of its unique, exquisitely appointed self-catering chalets. The lodge can be accessed by any vehicle but it is 20KMS of dirt road or can be accessed by boat. Built above a sand forest, the chalets are hidden amongst the trees and connected by raised wooden walkways. Tarzan, eat your heart out! Talking of eating, the resort’s restaurant offers a menu as superb as the views from your table. Relax by the pool with a delicious sundowner and marvel at the exhilarating views of the lake or for the more adventurous, hiking and quad-bike trails provide the opportunity to discover the remains of fossilised flora and fauna dating back six million years. The unspoilt wilderness area of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park is the very heart of South Africa's premier big game, scuba diving and fishing destination. Surrounded by water on three sides, there are excellent lake and salt-water fly fishing opportunities. Sobhengu Lodge may be far from the madding crowd. But it’s very close to perfection.

Manzi Monate

Images displayed on the 7Across website resort profiles are images of the relevant resort but may not be the specific unit available for reservations. Imagine lazing away your days in a bushveld setting with gentle strolls, family fun and maybe a picnic followed by a dreamy snooze in a wonderfully tranquil resort. With sprawling green lawns and magnificent shade trees, Manzi Monate is everything a break-away resort should be. The face-brick rooms overlook landscaped gardens and the well-equipped chalets offer elegant décor and every amenity to make your holiday truly comfortable. Enjoy a private barbeque, catch up on satellite TV and, if you feel like eating in, rooms include microwave, fridge and stove. Spend time next to the stunning free-form swimming pool. For a more unique experience, challenge yourself on the gladiator’s course. Play tennis, take a bike ride, or get the whole family together for a round of mini golf or volleyball. A fishing haven, enthusiasts can take advantage of the abundant freshwater species in the well-stocked Roodeplaat Dam only 200m next to Manzi Monate, for more information on the dam please contact (0726926513). The giant chess set proves lots of fun, as do the trampolines. Kids enjoy congregating at the playground or in the games room, giving parents a well-deserved time out to appreciate the peaceful environment. Round the corner from the resort are the Botanical Gardens, a game park, Pretoria Zoo and the Sammy Marks Museum. If you want a taste of city life or to sample interesting cuisine and indulge in mall trawling, Johannesburg is an hour away and Pretoria just 25 km. All in all, Manzi Monate Resort is ideally placed to ensure a vacation everyone will talk about for years.

Monateng Safari Lodge

Images displayed on the 7Across website resort profiles are images of the relevant resort but may not be the specific unit available for reservations. Just 25km out of Pretoria, nestled amid quintessential bushveld and surrounded by wildlife, the resplendent Monateng Safari Lodge is sprawls easily into the environment, creating a sense of peace and tranquillity. The Lodge’s stunning self-catering chalets are stylishly finished and feature huge windows that offer fantastic views. There’s something surreal about sitting in your private patio sipping your morning coffee as a family of giraffes gently sway past, their yellow and brown skin framed against the veld of the Amakula Nature Reserve. The resort offers plenty to do, from an invigorating dip in the outside pool, a game of mini golf to a game of volleyball, followed by a slide down the super tube. You can also take advantage of your superb location to go on one of the resort’s thrilling game drives. A visit to the Mahala View Lion Camp is a must. See the mighty ‘King of the Jungle’ from a different perspective, up close and personal. It’s unforgettable! Later, as the fiery sun gently sets below the trees, you can enjoy a lazy sundowner in the rustic bar, followed by a delicious meal prepared by the amazing chefs at the restaurant. It’s the perfect opportunity to plan tomorrow’s adventures – a visit to historical Dinokeng or a little ‘me time’ in the day spa! It’s your holiday. It’s your choice. Monateng Safari Lodge – it’s where the ultimate African adventure holiday comes to you.

Go Wild Family Beach Resort

Images displayed on the 7Across website resort profiles are images of the relevant resort but may not be the specific unit available for reservations. As the name implies, Go Wild Family Beach Resort is a destination for those with taste for real adventure. In the province of Gaza, it lies at the southern part of one of Africa’s longest and most unspoilt stretches of pristine coastline, which stretches from Ponta do Ouro, bordering South Africa, all the way to Cape Delgado on the edge of Tanzania. Here, in one of East Africa’s most spectacular maritime regions, you will be delighted to find comfortable, air-conditioned self-catering units fully fitted with modern conveniences like DSTV, microwaves and laundry facilities, not to mention your own private splash pool, outdoor showers and undercover braai/barbecue areas - all enhanced by breathtaking sea views, often with whales included! The bay’s colossal coral reef, about 200 meters off shore, provides perfect protection from big surf and high tides and creates a natural, warm lagoon perfect for swimming and snorkelling. There are a number of fresh water lakes within half an hour’s drive of the resort where kayaking, paddle skiing and windsurfing can be enjoyed. Wenela Tidal Pool, just two kilometres south, is a unique natural treasure, with a one-of-a-kind tunnel and blowhole linking the pool to the ocean. When it comes to exciting activities you’ll be spoiled with so many choices. Take your pick from whale watching boat trips, surfing, water skiing, jet skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, quad biking and 4 x 4 adventures. Go Wild Family Beach Resort. Where the welcome is as warm as the climate.

Taupo Ika Nui

Taupo Ika Nui is in the heart of The North Island’s spectacular central volcanic plateau, fantastically positioned on the shores of Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake. A breathtaking backdrop is provided by the mountain ranges of Tongariro National Park, Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Kaimanawa and most units have a private deck making the most of the spectacular views of Lake Taupo and the mountains. The resort has a wide range of excellent amenities, including a BBQ area, a comfortable guest lounge, a heated pool plus spa area, and a fully kitted-out games room. In short, there’s heaps of fun to be had at the resort all year round. It’s a five-minute walk from Taupo town centre, where you’ll find a vibrant community buzzing with cafés, great restaurants and fabulous nightlife, as well as pubs and lounge bars. With so much to do, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will keep the North Island’s favourite holiday playground humming through all the seasons. Catch the breeze and sail the waters of the Lake. If you like water skiing, you’re going to love Taupo Ika Nui. Take a leisurely dip in the pool, try your hand at canoeing or brave the white water on a raft. There are excellent golf facilities near the Resort and you won’t find a more beautiful place to perfect your swing. In winter the ski fields are just an hour and a half away. Mountaineering, snow skiing and horseback riding round out the regions full spectrum of opportunities to pursue your style of fun and adventure.

Mabalingwe Nature Reserve

Spread over more than 12 500 hectares of soft rolling hills, this malaria-free reserve is host to the big 5, and also hippo, giraffe, hyena and sable to name but a few of the 36 species of wildlife. For the bird lovers there are more than 250 species of bird to be spotted. Mabalingwe offers affordable accommodation from self-catering chalets to en-suite lodge rooms and rustic bush camps. Enjoy game viewing from open safari vehicles or atop the ambling gait of the horses, with sleepovers at the various bush camps. For the more energetic there are a number of hiking trails on offer. In our tradition of 'something for everyone' there are a number of recreational activities to be found, or great fun to be held on one of the tennis courts or the squash court. After a memorable day of activities, relax with a superb meal in the Tshukudu restaurant, and then sipping cocktails against the backdrop of the setting sun, listening to nocturnal calls of the wild.

Morrumbene Beach Resort

Kloppenheim Country Estate

Images displayed on the 7Across website resort profiles are images of the relevant resort but may not be the specific unit available for reservations. Kloppenheim Country Estate is the ideal country retreat for business and leisure in the heart of the Highlands Meander, near Machadodorp and Dullstroom, and just two hours from OR Tambo International Airport. There are ten elegant two-bedroom self-contained lodges. Each beautifully appointed room has a magnificent view of the rolling hills. The self-contained lodges each sleep four people. Each unit has two bedrooms, one of which is en-suite. The second bathroom has a shower, toilet and vanity. For the extra people, the unit has two sleeper couches. The kitchen is open plan, looking onto a dining area and lounge. Each cottage has a spectacular view overlooking the Highlands Meander. There are three stylish conference rooms, a large theatre for events, a dining room, private dining room, breakfast terrace, colonial-style lounge, library, pub and restaurant, and a wellness centre. The energetic can enjoy six trout dams, hiking trails, archery and swimming. The Highlands of Mpulmalanga are a playground for nature and adventure lovers. Dubbed a “Trout Mecca,” the highlands are overflowing with pristine rivers that lure fly fishermen in from all over the world. Other adventure activities include hiking, paragliding and exciting canopy tours. Kloppenheim will spoil you with culinary delights from sumptuous breakfasts served in the enclosed terrace to four-course dinners served in The Three Twigs, 60 seater dining room – or private function room for something more intimate. Light meals are available in the Teddy and Tankard pub.

Ngwenya Lodge