Set in one of Pretoria's (Tshwane's) most exclusive suburbs and inspired by Shakespeare's 12th Night, is the unique boutique hotel Illyria House. Here visitors step back in time into a treasure-trove of fine art, seventeenth century tapestries and antiques from around the world - it really is in a class of its own and certainly appeals to the romantic at heart.

The hotel consists of just six double suites with spacious bathrooms; all furnished with fine antiques and decor from a bygone era as well as spacious balconies where guests can relax on reclining chairs and enjoy the sound of the soft classical music that is piped through the hotel's public areas.

At the end of a beautifully manicured garden is a heated swimming pool for that refreshing swim after a day out sight seeing (piped music in the pool for that extra touch!). For those wishing to indulge, there is a wellness spa offering a range of magical treatments.

Just 25 minutes from O.R. Tambo International Airport and five minutes from Pretoria Railway Station, a stay at Illyria House is ideal in combination with a luxury rail journey, wildlife safari or Indian Ocean Island retreat. Personalized service, luxury as well as exquisite cuisine are all part of the Illyria House experience.

An added service which can be arranged is the special pre-dinner concerts where guests are entertained by world class pianists while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine and snacks.

Misty Hills Country Hotel Conference Centre & Spa has just added another 24 stone-built thatched rooms. A firm favourite with both business and leisure travelers, it is located in the heart of the Kromdraai Valley which is best known for the Cradle of Humankind heritage site, just 25 km from Johannesburg and within easy access to O.R Tambo International Airport.

With a further 28 rooms in the process of being built, the hotel will have a total of 215 rooms. Surrounded by natural forest and grassland, the hotel offers rustic village style accommodation, exotic dining and fabulous leisure activities all in lush, landscaped gardens that contain a wealth of indigenous plants and bird life with the occasional life-sized animal sculptures.

Other facilities at the hotel include their Summerhouse Restaurant, a huge conference and exhibition centre, two swimming pools, a unique Japanese reflexology garden, the Gin Box Pub, a gym, tennis and volleyball courts as well as the Spa in the Country which offers a wide range of massage and beauty treatments in exquisite surroundings.

Adjacent to the hotel is the famous Carnivore Restaurant, known for its charcoal-grilled delicacies that are roasted over a large circular open fire. Fifty-two converted Masaai tribal spears hold a variety of different types of meat and game meat which are complemented by more mainstream dishes, including vegetarian meals.

Ivory Tree Game Lodge, situated in the north eastern region of the Pilanesberg National Park, offers a private malaria-free game experience just 2 hours drive from Johannesburg. The park is set in the basin of an ancient amphitheatre and is home to Africa's "Big Five".

Friendly staff, comfortable guest areas, outstanding facilities and its close proximity to the Pilanesberg, makes this lodge hard to resist. The central facility includes a stunning feature pool, the newly completed water hole, bar, conference room, dining room, boma, reception and curio shop. There are 60 suites, 3 of which are luxury suites, all decorated in a range of earthy tones.

An added advantage is that Ivory Tree Game Lodge is completely child-friendly with accommodation spacious enough to accommodate a child sharing with parents. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are permitted on regular safaris at the sole discretion of the ranger. Subject to availability, the lodge can also offer a 'Kiddies Bush Bumble' - a shortened safari concentrating on the little things in the bush while avoiding deliberate encounters with the "Big Five".

Last but not least is the Amani African Spa - the ultimate escape for pure self indulgence where guests can enjoy some Holistic body, skin & beauty rituals.

Swakopmund Guest-house is a fresh and inviting guest house that oozes a holiday feel. Officially opened in December 2008, it has been completely revamped and offers four standard, seven luxury rooms and one family suite for guests wanting to indulge in a comfortable stay close to the ocean.

Situated in the town centre and a five-minute walk from the beach and main shopping area, it provides guests with a scrumptious buffet breakfast as well as facilities ranging from a laundry service to ‘anything else that guests might ask for’. All rooms come complete with mini-bar and television.

The guest-house is also run with an eco-friendly approach, making use of solar energy and recycled water.