South Africa
The St Lucia Eco Lodge
From $40 /person
Experience the wonders of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park at a relaxing eco lodge
Situated between the St Lucia Estuary that flows into the temperate Indian Ocean and the UNESCO World Heritage site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, The St Lucia Eco Lodge is the perfect getaway full of incredible beaches and wonderful wildlife. Visitors can book a ‘Shakabarker Tour’ at the lodge to explore the wetland and its astonishing variety of animals, as well as learn about the area's abundant biodiversity. Alternatively, spend a day at the beach, then relax with a nightly braai with a drink in hand. The Lodge has implemented their own ‘50 Shades of Green’ benchmark, with 50 sustainable practices ranging from using solar energy to indigenous plants in the garden.
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0.270t CO₂
Garden Route Glamping: 15 Days of Wine, Wave and Whale Eco-Adventures
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From $3,034 /person
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Ocean View Complex
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2The Ocean View Complex boasts gorgeous views of the surrounding estuary, ocean and wetland forests via a private veranda . Guests can choose between rooms with either a fitted king-sized bed or a four-poster king-sized bed. Each room has an en-suite bathroom and a fully-equipped kitchenette.
Garden Studio with Kitchen
2•2The Garden Studios all offer lovely vistas of the verdant gardens via a private veranda. Each room has 2 twin beds, with the option of a double bed on request and subject to availability. The rooms all include an en-suite bathroom and a kitchen.
Family Unit 2 Bedroom With Kitchen
4•4The Family Units all offer 2 bedrooms and access to a private veranda overlooking the indigenous and vibrant tropical gardens. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom and the unit includes a lounge and fully-equipped kitchen. 3 units include bunk beds and an upstairs bedroom, thus accommodating up to 6.
Bed and Breakfast Room
2•2The 3 Bed and Breakfast Rooms offer guests the choice between 1 room with a fitted double bed and 2 rooms with 2 twin beds each. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, a private veranda, a tea station, and a small bar fridge.
Eco-Cottages
1•2The spacious Eco-Cottages boast incredible panoramic views via a grand veranda. The cottages include a king-sized bed that can be converted to 2 twin beds and a fitted queen-size bed, along with a bathroom, lounge and fully equipped kitchen. 2 cottages can be interleading and 1 includes additional children's bunk beds.
Bed and Breakfast Room - no verandah
2•2The Bed and Breakfast Rooms with no veranda face the lush indigenous garden and include 2 twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The rooms also have a mini fridge along with a tea station.
Eco Family Cottage
2•2The Eco Family Cottage boasts a private veranda overlooking the wetland forest and the Indian Ocean. The cottage includes a master bedroom with a king-sized bed that can be converted into 2 twin beds. Another room has a children's bunk bed along with a reading or play nook. The cottage also features a dining area, kitchenette and bathroom.
Ocean View Complex
1•2The Ocean View Complex boasts gorgeous views of the surrounding estuary, ocean and wetland forests via a private veranda . Guests can choose between rooms with either a fitted king-sized bed or a four-poster king-sized bed. Each room has an en-suite bathroom and a fully-equipped kitchenette.
Garden Studio with Kitchen
2•2The Garden Studios all offer lovely vistas of the verdant gardens via a private veranda. Each room has 2 twin beds, with the option of a double bed on request and subject to availability. The rooms all include an en-suite bathroom and a kitchen.
Family Unit 2 Bedroom With Kitchen
4•4The Family Units all offer 2 bedrooms and access to a private veranda overlooking the indigenous and vibrant tropical gardens. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom and the unit includes a lounge and fully-equipped kitchen. 3 units include bunk beds and an upstairs bedroom, thus accommodating up to 6.
Bed and Breakfast Room
2•2The 3 Bed and Breakfast Rooms offer guests the choice between 1 room with a fitted double bed and 2 rooms with 2 twin beds each. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, a private veranda, a tea station, and a small bar fridge.
Eco-Cottages
1•2The spacious Eco-Cottages boast incredible panoramic views via a grand veranda. The cottages include a king-sized bed that can be converted to 2 twin beds and a fitted queen-size bed, along with a bathroom, lounge and fully equipped kitchen. 2 cottages can be interleading and 1 includes additional children's bunk beds.
Bed and Breakfast Room - no verandah
2•2The Bed and Breakfast Rooms with no veranda face the lush indigenous garden and include 2 twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The rooms also have a mini fridge along with a tea station.
Eco Family Cottage
2•2The Eco Family Cottage boasts a private veranda overlooking the wetland forest and the Indian Ocean. The cottage includes a master bedroom with a king-sized bed that can be converted into 2 twin beds. Another room has a children's bunk bed along with a reading or play nook. The cottage also features a dining area, kitchenette and bathroom.
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- 0.902t CO₂
The Perfect Namibian Honeymoon: Salt Pans, Sunsets, and River Sanctuaries
Experience Namibia's top highlights with a romantic trip to its most unforgettable destinations. Start with the stunning dunes of Sossusvlei before heading to the coast for a refreshing rest. Explore the massive boulders of Spitzkoppe and travel to mountainous Damaraland, where rhinos roam wild. Then it’s off to Etosha and the Zambezi for an overdose of magnificent wildlife.
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- 14 nights
The Ultimate Namibia Eco-Luxury Romantic Getaway
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