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A stylish escape on a 700 hectare estate, you’ll be impressed by the personal service and attention to detail at the Plettenberg Bay hotel.
As well suited to couples looking for a South African honeymoon retreat as families searching for a place to unwind, there’s plenty to see and do here. Family suites have loft rooms for children and dining will be enjoyed by all with specialist kids’ menus for younger guests and two elegant dining options for adults. A spa, tennis, quad bikes and horse riding ensure plenty to keep you busy in the day, with an abundance of activities close by including golf, whale watching and wine tasting. Polo instruction can also be organised on the estate, which is synonymous with the sport having held numerous international events here.
With nearby beaches at Nature’s Valley and year-round warmer temperatures due to its proximity to the Indian Ocean, Kurland is the best of both worlds; coast and countryside. The boutique hotel has just 12 suites, giving it an intimate, personal feel.
South Africa travel information
- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 11-12 hours
- Recommended airlines: Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways
- Currency: South African Rand
- Tipping guideline: 10-15%
- Health considerations: There is a risk of malaria in certain areas of South Africa, including the Kruger National Park. However, transmission occurs typically between the months of September and May only. In June, July and August, the risk is considered to be very low. There is a low to very low risk of malaria in the rest of South Africa throughout the year.There is no risk of yellow fever in South Africa, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
- Population: 61,020,221
- National languages: 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Xhosa
- Electricity and plugs: Type C, D, M, N, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for South Africa if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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