4 Of SA's Most Romantic Lodges

South Africa’s natural beauty forms a spectacular backdrop to the many amazing lodges scattered throughout the country. There are a few however that stand out from the rest in terms of offering the perfect setting for a romantic getaway.

Whether they offer breath-taking views, have romantic outdoor baths and showers or offer guests the opportunity to sleep under the stars our list of four exclusive lodges are guaranteed to provide honeymooners or those just looking to rekindle the love in their relationships with the most idyllic, romantic setting they could ask for.

KOSI FOREST LODGE

Kosi Forest Lodge is a comfortable five-hour drive north of Durban, just south of the Mozambique border. Thick sandy roads on the last 9km make it a necessity to have a 4x4 vehicle however if you don’t have a 4x4, don’t let that stop you from visiting this little piece of paradise as the lodge offers transfers from the nearby town of Manguzi where secure parking for your vehicle is provided.

The rustic Kosi Forest Lodge is the only private lodge in the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve and forms part of the iSi-mangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site..

A beautiful old Zulu podberry tree forms the focal point around which the reception area, bar, lounge and dining area have been built. A hammock sways gently in the afternoon breeze, and the chatter of birds fills the air.

This small intimate lodge accommodates up to 20 people in thatched canvas bush suites which have been positioned throughout the sand forest in such a way as to afford guests absolute privacy in amongst peaceful surroundings.

Breakfast and lunch are served in the outdoor dining area under a canopy of indigenous trees during the day and complimentary sherry, tea and coffee are available all day long in the lounge area where comfy couches and a bookshelf filled with an interesting array of reading matter entice one to sit and take a moment to relax.

It’s at night though when this area magically transforms. Soft, flickering kerosene lamps on the tables; warm, cosy blankets draped over the back of chairs for those cooler nights and a crackling fire in the fire pit all come together to create an intimate and romantic ambience under a star studded sky.