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KIDS OF NATURE DIRECTORY OF USEFUL CONTACTS   

The idea behind the directory is to list places where children can connect with nature.  Campings, cottages or guesthouses must be located in settings with a good degree of wilderness, where immediate interaction with nature happens as you step out of your tent or room.

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LEISURE & TRAVEL

ACCOMMODATION

COTTAGES (SELF-CATERING)

MOZAMBIQUE

• Extensive camping grounds with power points. Self-catering chalets.
  

SOUTH AFRICA

• Aird Country House, Midlands Meander (KwaZulu Natal)
  Camping & caravaning. Day visitors for picnics. Bass-fishing. Big jungle gym. Farm Animals. A true country retreat.
  


• Avondzon Holiday Estate, Slabberts (Eastern Free State)
  camp sites and rock caves with ancient bushmen paintings, bird watching and small game. Chalets also available.
  


• Beach Cottage, Langebaan (West Coast)
  Beautiful cottage right on the beach
  


• Buzzard Mountain Retreat, Louis Trichardt (Limpopo)
  Retreat lies in the Soutpansberg mountains,one has the choice of being taken up to your accommodation by 4x4, or bring your own 4x4, or you can brave the walk to the top.There are three basic wooden cabins and one mud hut that share a communal ablution block that consists of showers and "long drop" toilets. Cottages also available.
  


• Champagne Cottages (Drakensberg - Kwa Zulu Natal)
  


• Beautiful mountains Indigenous forests and Prolific Birdlife., Lydenburg (Mpumalanga)
  


• B&B, Self catering Caravaning & camping, Port St Johns (Eastern Cape)
  


• Dragon Peaks (Drakensberg - Kwa Zulu Natal)
  


• Duinepos Chalets - West Coast National Park, Langebaan
  Wake up with sounds of birds, experience a beautiful sunrise, being surrounded by the silence of nature itself.
  


• Elandskloof Trout Farm, Dullstroom (Mpumalanga - Highlands Meander)
  Elandskloof Trout Farm offers cottages and camping facilities with power at all sites. Restaurant on request.
  


• Excelsior Farm, Piketberg (West Coast)
  Piketberg Mountain. Mountain horseback trials. Multiday trials (2 to 8 days) Riding trips 1hr to full day. Farm Accommodation - fireplaces and swimming pool. Walking and birdwatching.
  


• Forest Edge, Knysna (Western Cape)
  Cottages on a small holding within easy reach of forest walks.
  


• Golden Leopard Resorts - Manyane, Mogwase - Pilanesberg National Park (North West - Rustenburg Region)
  Manyane Gate, Pilanesberg National Park. Set in unspoilt natural surroundings. Grassed caravan and camping sites. Chalets and Safari Tents also available.
  


• Greystones Beachhouse, Langebaan (West Coast)
  A recently renovated mansion situated on the beach front, with views of the lagoon.
  


• Harry's Getaway, Hartbeespoort Dam (Gauteng)
  


• Jabali (Gauteng)
  


• Jobedi (Limpopo)
  Self-catering chalets & cottages available. Leopard Research.
  


• Kamberg Nature Reserve, Midlands Meander (KwaZulu Natal)
  World Heritage Site. Trout-fishing. Guided walk to the Rock Art Painting at Game Pass Shelter.
  


• Kuboes Cottages (Northern Cape)
  Farmhouse cottages on the outskirts of the village as part of a community conservancy project.
  


• Lake Glencairn (Drakensberg - Kwa Zulu Natal)
  8km from Sani Pass. Fire place.
  


• Lake Naverone (Drakensberg - Kwa Zulu Natal)
  Family Berg retreat adjoining Drakensberg Park Wilderness.
  


• Langebaan Country Lodge, Langebaan (West Coast)
  Open plan lounge/dining area and kitchen, outside braai and jacuzzi area.
  


• Langebaan Houseboats, Langebaan (Western Cape)
  


• Lindani, Waterberg (Limpopo)
  3500 ha Waterberg Game Farm. Self-catering Lodges far apart with own pool.
  


• Lowestoffe Country Lodge, Hogsback (Eastern Cape)
  550ha countryside. Horse riding, trout-fishing - bass & yellow fish.
  


• Magalies River Lodge, Magaliesburg (North West - Rustenburg Region)
  The main accommodation, at Magalies River Lodge is a bush camp (tenthouses on decks)The tenthouses include a full bathroom with bath, shower and towels. Each has its own barbecue facility.
  


• Medike, Soutpansberg (Limpopo)
  A Natural heritage site in the Soutpansberg
  


• Moholoholo, Hoedspruit (Limpopo - Lowveld)
  Forest Camp: Chalets, catered. Rehab Centre: The Safe Haven - for Magnificent Seven. Cares for injured&poisoned wildlife and is involved in breeding programs. Tours. Mountain View Camp: self-catering or full service chalets. Ya Mati: Chalets, self-catering or full service. Caravan park, tea garden & chapel.
  


• Mooibly Cottages, Paarl (Western Cape, Winelands)
  Comfortable and laid-back with garden & pool.
  


• Mosselrivier, Langebaan (West Coast)
  The house sleeps 7 people in 4 bedrooms and has 2 bathrooms. The property is completely fenced in and Child safe with remote controlled access. Array of watersports and equipment can be rented at several places.
  


• Mother Goose, Midlands Meander (KwaZulu Natal)
  Animal farm, riverside lunches, teas, picnics, pony rides, fishing, jungle gym, trampolines. Cell Nr: 082-8905966
  


• Mount Ceder (Western Cape, Cederberg)
  Cottages near river in rocky scenery.
  


• Mseni Lodge, Sodwana Bay (KwaZulu Natal)
  Fully serviced and self-catering cabins with private access to beach. Fishing and diving charters available.
  


• Oudrif, Cederberge
  Hay bale cottages ! Next to the Doringriver in the Cederberg Mountains. Accommodation, food, drinks and lots to do.
  


• Panzi Bushcamp, Hoedspruit (Limpopo - Lowveld)
  Thatched bush camp hidden in a wooded gully in the Guernsey Private nature Reserve. Overlooking the Drakensberg Mountains.
  


• Paradeisos - Holiday Homes, Langebaan (West Coast)
  Paradise Beach is a high security area with private holiday homes all built in the Mediterranean style and surrounded by a white beach. From your doorstep you can watch the dolphins passing by, whales during season and seals coming to fetch their breakfast in the shallow water.
  


• Pauline Rabie's Holiday Home, Langebaan (West Coast)
  3 bedroomed house - fully equipped.
  


• Pezulu, Hoedspruit (Limpopo - Valley of the Olifants)
  Tree House Game Lodge situated in a game rich area.Experienced rangers will take you on game drives where you can discover the beauty and freedom of Africa. Birder's paradise.
  


• Puza Moya Guest House ***, Langebaan (West Coast)
  90 m from the windsurf center, 20 m from the beach
  


• Quarry Cottages, Midlands Meander - Hilton (KwaZulu Natal)
  Child Friendly. Wheelchair Friendly.Overlooking horses grazing in paddocks. Braai. TV & Pool. Log fires. Close to excellent restaurants.
  


• Reinheim Caravan Park, Bloemfontein (Free State)
  Trampoline and play park. Fishing in the Renosterspruit River.
  


• River Quad Trails, Ballito (KwaZulu Natal)
  Eco-friendly family fun. Nature trails vary in disciplines from beginner to experienced. Guides take riders along the river's edge through crossings and cliff faces. Self-catering accommodation in the River Rock Chalets.
  


• Riverlea - Clearbrooke Cottage (Drakensberg - Kwa Zulu Natal)
  Access to 3 trout dams - rainbow & brown; 6km Umzimkulu river. 2000 acres - excellent birdwatching & walking.
  


• Rockwood Forest Lodge, Midlands Meander - Karkloof Nature Reserve (KwaZulu Natal)
  Preservative Free Environment!! Indigenous forest surrounds lodge. Guided mountain biking, Karkloof Canopy Tours, Birding, Trout and Bass fishing, Walking Trails and small functions.
  


• Rugged Rocks - Beach Cottages, Port Alfred (Eastern Cape)
  


• Sabi star (Mpumalanga)
  Campfires & Braai : A million stars in the Velvety African skies.
  


• Selsdon Park Estate, Trafalgar (South Coast KwaZulu Natal)
  Scenic family-oriented guided trails on the Sugar Estate for all ages. On the trail sea views and inland views and numerous wild buck roaming the estate.
  


• Shelanti - Game Ranch, Waterberg (Limpopo)
  Self-catering in chalets or bushcamp or fully catered for guest house. Experience African Savannah on 14 000ha malaria free game farm. 3hrs from JHB.
  


• Smilin' Thru Resort and Rock Ridge Game Reserve, Parys (Northern Free State)
  Caravan and camp sites; f ishing and rafting on 2km of Vaal River frontage. A mecca for kids , crazy golf, tennis and play camp. Hotel and self catering options also available.
  


• Sue Tarr's Summerhouse, Midlands Meander - Hilton (KwaZulu Natal)
  Child Friendly. Wheelchair Friendly.Intimate nursery. Cell Nr :082-4488246
  


• Sungubala - Conservancy (Northern Drakensberg)
  Bush camp in the mountains
  


• Sycamore Ave. Treehouses, Midlands Meander (KwaZulu Natal)
  Sleep in a treehouse. Each with a jacuzzi and shower. Dinners on request. Planetarium.
  


• Teniqua Treetops, Knysna (Eastern Cape)
  Privately situated in the indigenous forest, eco-friendly. Bush hiking trails, big rock pools and amazing bird life.
  


• Teri-Moja Game Lodge, Beaufort West (Western Cape - Central Karoo)
  Number of sites: 20. Caravan & tent sites; hot & cold water/electric lights/power points; shop; tariff on application
  


• the Thatches, Kei Mouth (Eastern Cape)
  


• Tierhoek Cottages, Robertson (Western Cape)
  Farm experience with swimming pool on organic fruit farm.
  


• Tranquil Nest, Hazyview (Mpumalanga- Lowveld Legogote)
  R40 between Hazyview and White River. Cottages set amongst beautiful indigenous trees. Natural bush. Volleyball field .
  


• Tshukudu Tented Camp, Blyde River Canyon (Limpopo - Lowveld)
  5000 ha game reserve. Close encounters with elephants & cheetah. Fully equipped kitchen & lapa. Camp sleeps 12. Min of 4 pax. Free - one game walk with animals and one game drive per day.
  


• Uitzicht, Langebaan (West Coast)
  Uitzicht offers self catering accommodation for up to 4 persons in a quiet atmosphere. Situated on a hill overlooking the town offering views of the lagoon and surrounding nature areas.
  


• Wind Chasers Guest House, Langebaan (West Coast)
  Beach style self catering twin/double en suite rooms.cater for the sport enthusiast with equip storage and outside shower area.
  


• Wits End Chalets (Central Drakensberg)
  In the heart of Champagne Valley, looking onto World Heritage Site.
  


• Woodcutters Bush Cottages, Sedgefield (Eastern Cape)
  On the edge of the Knysna forest. Hiking trails, hammocks, mountain biking trails, rock pools, bush-massage. Lots to do in the surrounding area.
  


• Yellow Wood Game Lodge, Waterberg (Limpopo)
  IN Waterberg Mountain Range on a 2000ha game reserve. 1,5 hrs from PTA.
  


• Zinyala - Private Game Reserve, Waterberg (Limpopo)
  143km from Gauteng. Private relaxation. Private braai/lapa/ rock pool
  

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