Holiday Stays

Karkloof Safari Spa

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Lodge Howick · KwaZulu-Natal

About

Private game reserve and wellness accommodation 25 minutes from Pietermaritzburg, featuring villas with wildlife viewing and on-site spa offering treatments in nature.

Accommodation

16 free-standing private villas with king-size beds, private patios, and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and separate bathtubs. Family villas offer two adjoined units. The Homestead provides 11 en-suite bedrooms for larger groups. Villas range 75–110 sqm with mountain, river, or bush views and naturally textured interiors.

Facilities

Full-service spa with massage, facials, and body treatments. Hydrotherapy facilities include sauna, steam room, Roman bath, and reflection lounge. Villas offer complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, tea/coffee stations, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping. Shared facilities: library, sun-soaked pool, and lounge areas.

Location & Surroundings

The 3000-hectare game reserve is in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, 25 minutes from Pietermaritzburg. Wildlife includes giraffe, rhino, zebra, buffalo, and warthog. Karkloof Falls, an iconic natural landmark within the forest, is accessible via a short hike.

House Rules

Check-in: 11:00
Check-out: 14:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

Standard Villa

Free-standing private villa with California king-size bed, open-plan bedroom-lounge, private en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, separate bathtub, and double vanity. Private patio with views of sur

King x 1

Family Villa

Two adjoining interleading villa units bookable as a family set, sleeping up to 4 guests. Each unit features a king-size bed, open-plan bedroom-lounge with armchairs, writing desk, large built-in ward

King x 2

The Homestead

Modern, light-filled group accommodation with 11 en-suite bedrooms and sweeping valley views. Features flexible indoor-outdoor layout with large covered veranda and outdoor terraces with panoramic vie

Mangari House

Self-catering house sleeping up to 21 guests across 11 bedrooms. Features fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, open-plan dining area with 8-seater table, lounge, and enclosed patio overlooking g

From
R12,500

Thorndale Cottage

Self-catering cottage sleeping up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an additional separate rondavel-style room. Open-plan living with high ceilings and natural light, fully equipped kitche

From
R5,750

Villa - Lifestyle Units

This villa has a super king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom complete with a large walk-in shower, double vanity, bathtub and toilet. Amenities include a bar fridge, coffee and tea making facilities

King x 1
From
R4,389

Thorndale

This spacious cottage on a small-holding on the Otto's Bluff Road accommodates up to 8 guests and comprises 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Offering a serene escape with all the comforts of home, it is id

King x 1 Queen x 1 Twin x 4
From
R5,750

Mangari

Mangari is a spacious, 11 bedroom, self-catering home located in Albert Falls, KwaZulu-Natal. This comfortably furnished house sits on a private 20-hectare smallholding and sleeps 22 people, offering

Queen x 6 Single x 8
From
R12,500

Location

Address

Karkloof Valley, Karkloof, KwaZulu-Natal

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Features

En-suite Bathrooms Private Patios Valley Views Wildlife Viewing From Accommodation 3000-hectare Private Game Reserve Private Villa Accommodation

Activities

Spa Treatments Guided Game Drives Guided Bush Walks Hydrotherapy Walk To Karkloof Falls Self-guided Reserve Exploration

Amenities

Parking Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Lounge Spa Library Sauna Steam Room Hydrotherapy Pool Roman Bath

Accommodation in Howick