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bathroom blocks are provided,
and at some sites, each pitch
has a water tap and an electrical
power socket. Most campers do
their own cooking – the
method of choice is the South
African braai or barbecue.
Cooking places or “braai sites”
are provided – one per pitch –
and firewood is usually
available. Camp sites can be
noisy at night, so choose a spot
well away from the entrance
gate and reception office. Verandah of a chalet at the Rocktail Beach Camp, Kosi Bay, on the KwaZulu-Natal coast (p389)
and luxury safari lodges. Establishments that are
Price Bands Prices are affected by location. outstanding in some way have
All accommodation options Cape Town, for example, is been designated as DK Choices.
listed in this book have been relatively expensive, and a guest- These have been singled out for
given a price band indicating house that in the countryside exceptional features that make
the approximate rate for a would be a budget option may, them stand out from the crowd.
standard double room in high in Cape Town, fall in the RR or They may be set in especially
season. All options fall within even RRR category. magnificent or interesting
three price bands. The lowest natural surroundings or in a
R category (up to R1,000) would historically important building.
be called inexpensive in South Recommended Hotels They may offer exceptional
African terms. Most backpackers The places to stay listed on service in their category,
hostels and some guesthouses pages 384–91 have been whether it be the opulent
and self-catering cottages fall carefully selected, taking into comforts of a 5-star hotel or
into this category. The RR account the facilities offered, lodge, the multi-ranging
category (R1,000–R2,000) covers atmosphere, location and value facilities of a large resort or the
mid-range accommodation. for money. A wide variety of warm welcome offered by a
Many guesthouses and B&Bs accommodation types has been family farmstead. They may
and some smaller hotels fall in included, ranging from basic have an especially romantic
this category. RRR options rest camps, B&Bs and self- ambience, a terrific restaurant
(over R,2,000) are considered catering options to luxurious or a great spa. Whatever the
expensive in South Africa, lodges, historic buildings and reason, it is a guarantee of a
including all upmarket hotels smart boutique hotels. memorable stay.

DIRECTORY
Hotel Groups Self-Catering SANParks Coast to Coast
Booking Offices Accommodation Tel 012 428 9111. ∑ coasttocoast.co.za
∑ sanparks.org Tourism Grading
City Lodge Self-Catering Council of South
Tel 011 557 2600 or Accommodation of Guesthouses Africa
South Africa
0800 113 790. and B&Bs Tel 011 895 3013.
Tel 021 762 0880.
∑ clhg.com Guest House ∑ tourismgrading.
∑ selfcateringsouth co.za
Protea Hotels africa.com Accommodation of
South Africa
Tel 021 430 5300 or National Parks Tel 021 762 0880.
0861 119 000. and Game ∑ ghasa.co.za
∑ protea.mariott.com Reserves Portfolio Collection
Sun International Cape Nature Tel 021 250 0015.
Tel 011 780 7855. Tel 072 446 9977 or ∑ portfoliocollection.
∑ suninternational. 082 869 0433. com
com ∑ capenature.co.za General
Tsogo Sun Hotels Ezemvelo KZN AA Travel
Tel 011 461 9744 or Wildlife Accommodation
0861 447 744. Tel 033 845 1000. Tel 011 799 1400.
∑ tsogosunhotels.com ∑ kznwildlife.com ∑ aatravel.co.za

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