Top Holiday homes in South Africa

Offering 11 rooms with views of the bay, the Tintswalo Atlantic Villa Hout Bay is set in the Hout Bay district of Hout Bay, 10 minutes by car from Noordhoek Common.

Situated 44 km from Hex Valley Golf Club in Breede River, this family venue features a swimming pool.

Set 19 km from Swellendam Golf Course, this luxurious villa features a plunge swimming pool and offers Andes Mountains views.

Every guest at the elegant Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Villa Mossel Bay can enjoy river views from the rooms, and has access to an outdoor swimming pool.

Guests can enjoy a plunge pool at the luxury Tshukudu Bush Lodge Pilanesberg, located in the rural area of the city.

Set in the heart of Knysna, the sumptuous Candlewood Lodge offers 7 rooms overlooking the lagoon.

Boasting mountain views, the villa provides accommodation with a treatment room and an outdoor swimming pool, and is located 2.8 km from Dwarsrivier Valley Tourism.

Guests of the comfortable Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge Karongwe Game Reserve can relax at an outdoor pool or in a private garden.

Overlooking mountain, the Blyde River Canyon Lodge welcomes guests with an English breakfast.

Located a 25-minute walk from Ukuthula Designs, the spectacular venue consists of 8 rooms and a kitchen.

This country house is a 10-minute drive from La Motte and offers hiking, horse riding and cycling.

Approximately 75 km from George airport, the Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers a spa salon for guests' enjoyment.

The family-friendly Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa Touws River is located in an entertainment area and features facials, entertainment activities and recreational facilities, together with rooms overlooking the landscape.

Boasting a swimming pool, the family Karongwe Portfolio- Shiduli Private Game Lodge Hoedspruit is at a 2.5 km distance from Karongwe Portfolio.

The luxury Moditlo River Lodge featuring 16 rooms also has a swimming pool and poolside bar, therefore guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or at the swimming pool.

The Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve Villa offers fitness classes and spa therapy in a rural area of Sabi Sand Game Reserve, at 850 metres of Ulusaba Private Game Reserve.

Approximately 50 km from Arathusa Safari Lodge airport, the exclusive Tintswalo Safari Lodge Manyeleti Game Reserve offers a spa salon for guests' enjoyment.

Guests will enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and 8 rooms, while staying at the Kambaku River Sands Villa Timbavati Game Reserve with location relatively close to Kruger National Park.

The highest levels of comfort together with fitness classes and spa therapy are waiting for you in the 7 rooms for an enjoyable stay at the luxury Jabulani Safari Kapama Game Reserve with a name you can trust.

Situated 150 metres from Thula Thula Private Game Reserve, the property provides accommodation with a community pool and barbeque grills.

Approximately 45 km from Air Force Base Hoedspruit airport, the Simbavati River Lodge Timbavati Game Reserve offers a spa salon for guests' enjoyment.

A private location of the Tanda Tula Safari Camp Villa Timbavati Game Reserve provides easy access to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which is 5 minutes away by car.

Located 1 km from Madikwe Game Reserve, this villa offers a plunge pool and a treatment room.

Offering massage therapy and entertainment activities, this lodge is located in the Broederstroom district, 2.9 km from Lesidi Cultural Village.

The smoke-free Kruger Park Lodge Unit No. 543 Hazyview with an outdoor pool is 1.3 km from Kruger Park Lodge Golf Club.

Paul Kruger National Park is at a 7 km distance from the Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside Skukuza.

Dinokeng Game Reserve is approximately 25 minutes on foot from the Kwalata Game Lodge Klipdrift, while De Rust Caravan Park is about a 15-minute stroll away.

During your stay in this exclusive accommodation overlooking the Sabie River, you'll find a sundeck, a private swimming pool and a patio.

Placed 7 km from the city centre, this eco-friendly venue includes a sunbathing terrace, a bar and a library available to all guests.

Rooms of the Idube Game Reserve Villa face the patio and there is also a swimming pool on the premises.

This traditional property is 30 km from Pongola Shopping Centre and welcomes its guests to enjoy canoeing, hiking and fishing.

Situated 36 km from Sondela Nature Reserve, this venue features the swimming pool.

Usiba Country Lodge is 2.8 km from this villa that offers 1 bedrooms along with a mini-kitchen.

Set 28 km from Addo Raptor and Reptile Centre, this accommodation features a swimming pool and a patio.

The property provides a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service and is set 2 km from the city centre.

Located about 0.9 km from Island Lake, the villa offers accommodation for 10 guests.

Set 2.2 km from Cecilia Forest Hiking Trail in the Constantia district, this villa features a terrace and 9 rooms.

The 4-star Africamps At Kam'Bati is based in a protected area of Swellendam, offering a poolside bar along with mountain biking, canoeing and hiking.

Guests will enjoy an outdoor pool and 79 rooms, while staying at the appealing Game Lodge with location a few minutes drive from Green Mountains.

Around 15 minutes by car from Komatipoort Prawn Festival, the Shishangeni By Bon Hotels, Kruger National Park includes 32 rooms.

Overlooking lake, the Dalmore Guest Farm Villa welcomes guests with a full English breakfast.

The environmentally friendly Thonga Beach Lodge Mabibi overlooks the forest and boasts a location in a rural area.

Featuring an outdoor pool and 22 rooms, the family Lalibela Game Reserve Villa is a 5-minute stroll from Lalibela Private Game Reserve.

The Nkambeni Safari Camp Villa is set 2.6 km from Kruger National Park Numbi Gate and around 10 minutes' drive from Mestel Dam.

Located in the mountainous district of Timbavati Game Reserve and within 4.4 km of Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, the Umlani Bushcamp Villa Timbavati Game Reserve features 6 rooms plus a year-round outdoor pool.

Boasting a location 350 metres from Lesidi Cultural Village, the Aha Lesedi Cultural Village Broederstroom offers 15 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.

Situated in a historic neighbourhood, the romantic Sabie River Bush Lodge features 18 rooms and an à la carte restaurant.

Located only 11 minutes' walk Boschendal, the farm stay boasts mountain views.

Located 4 km from Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge, this villa offers 8 rooms.

Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary is also set within 4.1 km of the Stanley Island Villa Plettenberg Bay.

Set in the De Waterkant district and 2.4 km from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, this villa provides a fully-fitted kitchen with a fridge, an oven and kitchenware.

The luxury Elephant Plains Game Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve provides a swimming pool and is 5 minutes' walk from Londolozi Private Game Reserve.

Situated 3 km from SANParks Woodville Big Tree, this self-catering villa features accommodation with a plunge pool and a Jacuzzi.

Being within 4.8 km of Ukuthula Designs, this lodge features a terrace.

Situated 2.5 km from Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, the lodge offers hiking and fisheries.

The Muluwa Lodge White River boasts spa therapy and entertainment activities on site and guests can laze by a plunge pool.

Located just 2 km from Moditlo Private Game Reserve, this villa offers a patio, a community pool and loungers.

Featuring fitness classes and massage therapy, the Royal Malewane Villa Thornybush Game Reserve also provides a plunge pool and a hot tub.

Located at a 4.9 km distance from Mjejane Private Game Reserve, the comfortable Lukimbi Safari Lodge Hectorspruit boasts an outdoor swimming pool.

Kruger Sunset Lodge in The Greater Kruger is approximately a 10-minute drive from the Mjejane River Lodge Hectorspruit.

This villa is situated within 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Makana, Eastern Cape and provides a steam room and an outdoor swimming pool.

The facilities of the luxury Kings Camp Villa Timbavati Game Reserve include a swimming pool, fitness classes, massage therapy and recreational facilities.

Located in a restaurant area of Timbavati Game Reserve, the Simbavati Hilltop Lodge also has access to an outdoor swimming pool.

Located within 3.9 km of Arethusa, the luxury Thornybush Simbambili Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve offers 9 rooms, a plunge pool and a treatment room.

The Lion Sands River Lodge is set 5 minutes by car from Sabi Sands Game Reserve and 15 minutes' drive from Paul Kruger National Park.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and 23 rooms, the Black Rhino Game Lodge is around 10 minutes by car from Black Rhino Game Reserve.

Set 20 km from Big Boabab, this accommodation features the swimming pool and a patio.

Overlooking river, the prestigious Kapama Karula Villa welcomes guests with a made-to-order breakfast.

This lodge is 2.8 km from Kapama Game Reserve and offers a treatment room, an outdoor swimming pool and locker rooms.

Located 5 km from Kapama Game Reserve, the lodge features a sunbathing terrace, an outdoor swimming pool and loungers.

This villa is situated within 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Lochlynne and provides a treatment room and an outdoor swimming pool.

Located about 3.5 km from Gowrie Gate, the lodge offers accommodation for 2 guests.

Located just minutes away from a beach, this property features a patio and an outdoor swimming pool.

Set 49 km from Three Rondavels Viewpoint, this accommodation features an outdoor swimming pool and a sunny patio.

The Parkview Safari Lodge is a good starting point to Colchester's sights including Mathyolweni Gate, which is less than a 9-minute walk away.

Featuring bright rooms, the Gwahumbe Game & Spa also has steam baths and a hot tub, where you can relax.