South Africa s surfing capital, Jeffrey s Bay, is home to Sunshine Bay Beach Club.

The neat, self catering chalets are comfortably furnished and close to the beach - making it the perfect getaway.

The bustling town of Jeffrey s Bay is borded on both sides by nature reserves and rivers - the Kabeljou and Seekoei Estuaries and within Jeffrey s Bay - the Noorsekloof Nature Reserve.

Take in the African plains at Lion Sands Private Game Reserve at the heat of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The main lodge is a picture of opulence with its high thatch roof, luxurious wooden finishes and African decor. Guests can relax or dine on the large viewing deck as it opens up onto the African bush veld.

Located in Umhlanga Rocks, La Lucia Sands Beach Resort boasts self-catering accommodation. The beach is just a short stroll away and the resort boasts an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities. Private parking is available on site.

The air-conditioned apartments are garden facing and come with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lounge and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster.

Among maritime buildings at the V&A Waterfront, this modest hotel is 2 km from both Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium.

Warm rooms with nautical-inspired decor provide satellite TV. All feature desks, safes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, while some add sofabeds.

Set 5 km from Kruger Park Lodge Golf Club, this relaxed hotel on parklike grounds fronting the Sabie River is 11 km from the Phabeni Gate entrance to Kruger National Park.

Bright, simply furnished rooms have garden views, TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms add kitchenettes, and lounges with sofabeds. Room service is available. Laid-back chalets sleep 6 to 8 guests, and feature kitchens, patios and BBQ areas overlooking the river.

In the Sabi Sand Game Reserve on the edge of Kruger National Park, this remote, high-end safari resort is 3.4 km from the Ulusaba Airstrip.

Providing views of the bush, the 8 sophisticated suites come with private decks and plunge pools. All have air-conditioning, mosquito netting, and luxe bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers.

Overlooking the ocean, this luxe guesthouse is 1 km from St. Francis Bay Golf Club and 8 km from Seal Point Lighthouse.

The 5 refined rooms feature wood-beamed ceilings, and decks with ocean views, plus en suite bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. All have Wi-Fi (fee), TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Located at the heart of the Garden Route and just a short drive from one of the Cape Towns most famous beaches, this resort is an easy-going, lifestyle resort that is suitable for all ages - with so many sights to enjoy and things to explore, this getaway is ideal for a romantic break or a family holiday.

Hippo Hollow Country Estate offers elegant rooms on the edge of the Sabie River in Hazyview, 20 minutes’ drive from the Kruger National Park. It includes 2 outdoor swimming pools, a barbecue terrace and a restaurant where guests can spot hippos whilst they dine.

Veranda Tamarin Hotel & Spa has 2 restaurants and 3 bars, one of which is situated on the rooftop.

Other facilities on offer include water sport facilities, a fitness centre and a sauna.

This luxury, all-suite wildlife and golf resort is set within the Entabeni Safari Conservancy, a Big Five game reserve.

Understated suites feature flat-screen TVs, minibars and limited Internet access, as well as sitting areas and patios. Upgraded suites add kitchenettes, and a luxe 6-bedroom lodge has a private pool, plus butler and wildlife guide service. Room service is available.

Breakfast. There are 4 restaurants, plus rustic bush dining. A famed golf course has a 19th-hole accessed by helicopter. Other amenities include 3 pools, a wildlife centre and a spa, as well as game drives, and helicopter and Segway tours.

This resort is located in Margate, offers guests direct beach access. Enjoy your time off with entertaining on-site facilities or visit one of the many nearby tourist attractions. The hotel has 1,2 and 3 bedroom suites with ocean views from nearly every unit. The Cabanas across the road have studio and 2 bedroom units that open out onto views that span across the lagoon.

Castleton is set in a nature reserve with 24 hour security, nestled high above the Piesang River Valley of Plettenberg Bay overlooking blue flag beaches and the Plettenberg Bay Country club and Golf course surrounded by the natural beauty of the Garden Route.

Set among subtropical gardens in the Sabie River Valley, this unpretentious, low-rise guesthouse is 4.2 km from Hazyview, 4.4 km from Sabie River Bungalows Golf Club and 14.3 km from the entrance to Kruger National Park.

The bright and breezy rooms offer en suite bathrooms, ceiling fans, and tea and coffeemaking facilities.

Across the street from Oudekraal Beach, this luxe hotel borders Table Mountain National Park. It's 12 km from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront.

Country-chic rooms are individually furnished and provide Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. All have safes, and tea and coffeemakers, as well as balconies or patios. Upgraded rooms feature ocean views, while suites offer living rooms and iPod/iPhone docks. Room service is available.

This relaxed beachfront hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean is 3 minutes' walk from underwater walks at Aquaventure.

Bright, informal rooms provide flat-screens, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. All offer furnished balconies or terraces, as well as ocean views and direct beach access. Suites add whirlpool tubs. Room service and Wi-Fi are available.

There are 3 restaurants and 2 bars; 1 has a beachfront terrace. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a gym and a spa, plus tennis courts, water sports and a dive center. A kids' club and evening shows are also offered. Breakfast is provided for a fee.

Set in the Addo Elephant National Park, this upscale, low-rise lodge is a 4-minute walk from the Coerney River, and 10 km from Woodlands train station.

Featuring private patios, the genteel suites come with Wi-Fi and satellite TV, plus minibars and safes. An upgraded suite includes a Nespresso machine and a private plunge pool. A villa adds a kitchen, a living area and another pool.