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HOTEL PARTNERS:
Our property partners are all four or five star establishments situated in some of the most popular and spectacular locations worldwide.
Bike & Saddle bicycles and guided excursions are often available from the property's premises and allows guests to sample tailor made, eco-active biking, walking & hiking activities and through our partnerships, exclusive and unique offerings. Partner offerings ensure a once-in-a-lifetime active vacation and travel experience! And best of all, our products are carbon neutral.
Bushman's Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat (Cederberg, Western Cape)
Cape Grace Hotel (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)
Mantis Collection (Grande Roche | Gorilla's Nest | Jock Safari Lodge | Lake Pleasant | Nkomazi | Oceana | Sanbona | Shamwari | Views)
Shelley Point, Hotel, Spa and Country Club (St. Helena Bay)
Southern Sun Hotels (Elangeni Hotel, South Beach and North Beach Hotels - Durban | Cullinan & Waterfront Hotels - Cape Town)
The Last Word Collection (Franschoek | Constantia | Campsbay | Bishops Court | Long Beach)
Urban Chic Boutique Hotel (Long Street, Cape Town)
V&A Luxury Condo Holdings (V&A Marina, Waterfront, Cape Town)
Victoria Falls Hotel (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Winchester Mansions (Seapoint, Cape Town)
Welcome to the Urban Chic Hotel, your destination for Cape accommodation - where luxury and distinction meet metro-living and relaxation. Guests who enjoy top of the line, upmarket boutique hotels recognise the quality standard and sophisticated approach that Urban Chic prides itself on. Read more...
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The Winchester Mansions, situated along the Sea Point Promenade and facing the Atlantic Ocean, has earned its reputation as Cape Town's iconic and leading sea front hotel among local and international guests. Read more...
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Set on a private peninsula, fringed by three ecological bays each with its own unique qualities, from beautiful white beaches with world-class surf to clear azure water and one of the calmest bays on the West Coast, along with a challenging golf course and sensory spa, Shelley Point Hotel & Spa is a luxurious four star getaway only 90 minutes from Cape Town on the West Coast. Read more...
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Join us for an unforgettable experience. From the moment you arrive, you will be enveloped by peace and tranquility. Dramatic vistas, wide open plains and wonderfully restorative energies will greet you. The magic of Bushmans Kloof is that you can choose to do as little, or as much as you like – you decide where your mood takes you, and their dedicated team will do the rest. Read more...
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For an unforgetable stay in Cape Town, right in the heart of the bustling, working Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Marina, for a front-row seat of the Yacht Basin and within walking distance of Cape Town's finest shopping & restaurant experiences, the V&A Waterfront Condo & Apartment holdings offer you value and comfort that competes with the best the continent has to offer. Read more...
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Southern Sun hotels and resorts are renowned for their special character and attention to detail. Their prime locations, mouth-watering cuisine and personalised service create and air of elegance while their style usually reflects their rich heritage and surroundings.
Join us for an early evening ride in Durban, on South Africa's balmy south-east coast along the Golden Mile, and as the sun sets, witness the historic city center of Durban come alive. Or join us in Cape Town from both the Cullinan and Waterfront Hotels for a cycle up Table Mountain and a breathtaking walk up the slopes of this iconic beacon. Take advantage of our bike rental service available at Select Southern Sun Hotels and roll out one of our custom designed road bikes and pedal the promenade, do your shopping or head out for an evening on the town! Read more...
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Bike & Saddle and the Mantis Group launched an exclusive partnership, offering guests venturing to Mantis Properties the opportunity actively explore, Africa's premier wildlife reserves. Try out our Eco-Active cycle and walking excursions at Sanbona, Shamwari and Grande Roche, enjoying nature up close, while getting a proper work-out (well, as much as you wish for - afterall, our products are always tailored to accommodate your pace!).
Bike & Saddle and Mantis are the leading pioneers in active travel in Africa and our eco-active safaris (cycling, hiking and walking) are incomparable in terms of location, continuity leading through Africa's premier Hotel and Wildlife properties and its attention to detail (quality equipment, personal guides, five star accommodation and dining all the way)! And of course, with Mantis' Green Leave Status, and Bike & Saddle's CarbonNeutral Status, we aim to provide you a product with the slightest possible carbon footprint - Conserving a Vanishing Way of Life! Don't miss out on a number of Cycle Safari Holidays scheduled for 2010. Visit our Mantis page for more information. Read more...
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Bike & Saddle and the Cape Grace have come together to offer guests venturing to this flagship hotel in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, a truly spectacular, active travel product. Cycle with us through historic Cape Town and learn about the city's fascinating history. Experience the ambiance as the sun sets and end it all off with a water taxi ride, the toast of sparkling wine, and from the Bascule, savor some of the best local cuisine this side of the mountain! Read more...
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The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, a world heritage site, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group. It is one of only three 1S0-accredited hotels in Zimbabwe.
The Edwardian-style five-star hotel, built in 1904, was recently redecorated and refurbished and now combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway (or grab one of our comfortable bicycles), and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark. Read more...
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The Last Word is a new brand in hospitality. Inspired by a family's dream to find and share Africa's oases of sanctuary and sanity, five stunning yet distinctive locations have been intuitively hand picked to provide savvy travellers with a unique adventure.
Two of its boutique hotels have featured well in the presitgious World Travel Awards:
Long Beach – Winner in the 2009 World Travel Awards for South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel and Finalist for Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel.
Constantia – Finalist in the 2009 World Travel Awards for Africa’s leading Boutique Hotel and for South Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel.
Bike & Saddle and The Last Word have teamed-up to bring you a spectacular 7-day journey in Cape Town and the Winelands of Constantia, Franschoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch; naturally this tour features all the iconic sights and backroads of the Cape Peninsula. A gem in the world of active travel...read more
In addition, guests staying at any of The Last Word properties can now sign-up for a signature Bike & Saddle short excursion (1/2 day to full day excursions, tailor made to showcase the best of the area. Read more...
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Hotel & Property Partners | Guest House & Trade Affiliations | Active Travel Partners | Specialist Trip Guides
GUEST HOUSE & TRADE AFFILIATES:
Our ecoactive.travel member network includes smaller Inns and Guest Houses from where you can access any of our shorter, and day excursions. They are ideally situated, stylish, luxurious and offer a true home from home.
Avatara Guest House (Green Point, Cape Town)
Avenues Guest House (Mosselbay, Garden Route)
Bayflowers Guest House (Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town)
Cactusberry Lodge (Cape Town)
Cape Valley Manor (Paarl)
Conifer Cape (Cape Town)
Eagle's Nest Guest House (Cape Town)
Kingslyn Boutique Guest House (Cape Town)
Lézard Bleu Guest House (Oranjezicht, Cape Town)
Lion's Kloof Lodge (Cape Town)
Mediterranean Villa (Cape Town)
Mountain Manor (Cape Town)
Nine Flowers Guest House (Cape Town)
Six on Scott (Gardens, Cape Town)
The Villa Rosa (Seapoint, Cape Town)
Villa Lutzi (Oranjezicht, Cape Town)
Welgelegen (Gardens, Cape Town)
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"Thanks Avatara! Had a wonderful time there over the world cup...very conveniently located to all of cape town's wonders and the hospitality can't be beat...will definitely be visiting again!" - NYC, New York. read more...
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"Meike & Martin at Avenues Guest House are wonderful hosts. They made us feel at home instantly with their warmth & friendliness. Our room was delightful, spotlessly clean, with a host of small features that transformed it from a B&B into somewhere quite special.
Would I recomend 'The Avenues' to anyone?? Yes unreservedly ! " - Plymouth (UK), read more...
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"Our stay at Bayflowers was so perfect we even returned to stay with our new adopted South African family for our last night!! It started with an amazingly friendly and hospitable arrival, despite the fact that we arrived several hours earlier than expected we were offered cool fruit juice on the terrace and allowed to relax and unwind after our long flight." - Jude, Huddersfield (UK) read more...
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"We stayed 3 nights and found Cactusberry Lodge ideal for its location - easy walk down through the main park into the City Centre. The house was beautifully decorated and quietly situated. The splash pool, though small, was refreshing and the garden/sun deck a tranquil oasis from the bustle of town. Barbara treated us with a wonderful finely cut fresh fruit salad every morning and an ample breakfast buffet as well as choice of cooked breakfast. The room was spotless, the bathroom impeccable and the communal lounge welcoming with books, TV and well - stocked Honesty Bar. We couldn't have asked for more. A lovely home in a beautiful city with very helpful and friendly staff." - Tilly, from Cambridge (UK) read more...
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"During our holidays in South Africa, we spent four nights in the guesthouse Cape Valley Manor. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there! After three days of sightseeing (Capetown,...) and wine tasting at the beautiful wine estates surrounding the area of Paarl - Seidelberg is definitely a must… we spent one afternoon lying in the sun. Because of the beautiful garden and the pool, we almost felt like being at a four stars hotel. The hosts were very gracious. The location is great. The rooms are very nice and clean –each with its own bathroom and TV. The breakfast was very ample and delicious with fresh fruits." - Willie and Heidi, Frankfurt (Germany), read more...
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Conifer Cape in Cape Town, South Africa is an elegant Victorian house built in the 1880’s. Situated in Oranjezicht on the slopes of Table Mountain, it is very central – just three streets from the Gardens Centre shopping complex (internet café, restaurants, coffee shops, dry cleaners, bookshops, supermarkets), near the V&A Waterfront, the famous Cable Way and historical sites. A short hop over Kloof Nek will take you to Camps Bay’s spectacular beaches, Hout Bay and Cape Point. For the business man a refuge near the city. Conifer Cape - in the family for more than 50 years, is owned by renowned professional musicians, Péter Louis and Junita van Dijk and clearly reflects its musical past. The historic lane has been home to many well-known musicians, academics, artists and poets. read more...
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On the slopes of Table Mountain, high above Cape Town lies Eagle's Nest Guest House, welcoming you with its exquisite views of the mountains, cityscape, harbor and sea. "We had an extremely pleasant stay in this guest house during our visit to South Africa. Before our arrival we corresponded with Axel and Judhai and they were extremely helpful and even did shopping on our behalf which was waiting for us on arrival in our very pleasant Fish Eagle Suite." - Barry Ostrava - read more...
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Kingslyn Boutique Guest House, a gracious manor house from the turn of the 19th century, offers you the charm, elegance and glamour of days gone by combined with the highest standard of modern luxury and hospitality. Recently renovated and now under new ownership with German-speaking management, we pride ourselves on our personalized service, warm hospitality, providing you with a stylish yet comfortable home away from home. read more...
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"What more to say? Lézard Bleu is a delight! The Neumanns are wonderful, the staff is friendly and extremely competent, the house is a bright and modern art gallery, and the breakfast is simply the best which we had in South Africa. The neighbourhood is a convenient walk to the City centre and the Company Gardens". I Blair - Montreal, Quebec. read more...
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"Christine and her friendly staff made staying at the Lion's Kloof Lodge a real pleasure. The location is a quiet tree-lined street right under Table Mountain, very convenient for Kloof Street bars and restaurants, for the town centre and for the fantastic beaches on the other side of Kloof Nek pass at Clifton and Camp's Bay. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, ours had a super balcony overlooking the pretty garden and pool. Breakfasts on the patio are generous and very tasty. Christine helped us to plan our activities in Cape Town and her recommendations were always 'spot on' ... on the last night she reserved a table for us at The Africa Cafe with its super ambiance, delicious 'communal feast' and the charming 'singing waitresses'. We unreservedly recommend Lion's Kloof Lodge as a great place to stay in Cape Town." - Mike, from Bath (UK) read more...
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"We really enjoyed our stay at the Mediterranean Villa. The staff were friendly and helpful and the location was perfect! A perfect spot for the family and to explore Cape Town. Tamboerskloof and the surroundings have tremendous charm and combined with the true German breakfast (best rolls in town), the villa is a our preferred guest house when visiting Cape Town." - Gustav, from Stockholm (Sweden) read more...
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"I have been frequenting Mountain Manor now for the past ten years when travelling to Cape Town on business. It is a home away from home and have had many many pleasant experiences at the guest house. I have become a part of the family and could not imagine staying in a "commercial" hotel ever again.The ambiance and "invisable" but active staff make a stay very comfortable. I have recommended this as a stop over for many a family friend and colleagues wishing for that VIP feeling. The pub holds many fond memories and the place that great friends were made." - Peter, from Johannesburg (RSA) read more...
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"I stayed at Nine Flowers for three nights, and cannot recommend it highly enough. The house is an amazing conversion with bright, airy and very modern rooms which retain the original Victorian features. Being within an easy stroll of the Gardens and Greenmarket Square was a real plus. The recommended wines are fabulous, I just wish I'd brought more home with me!" - Jen, from London (UK) read more...
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"One of the most "homely" guesthouses experienced. Warm, friendly and the most pleasant hosts that allows you to feel at ease and welcome. Six on Scott have created a space that any guest will want to return to, and for that we would like to thank you. May your guesthouse grow from strength to strength. May you be blessed with abundance, ongoing flow of guests and many years of joyful experiences with Six on Scott." Bela & Tim (Jo-burg) read more...
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“Stayed at The Villa Rosa before and after voyage to St Helena in May 2010. The staff were very welcoming, even providing a birthday cake for my sister-in-law on arrival, and the rooms were comfortable. There are several good restaurants within walking distance and a guard is provided to watch over your car during the night. Highly recommended.” - Shipman (UK) read more...
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"Our family of four stayed at the Villa Lutzi for two weeks in December and had a fantastic time. We had two rooms on the second floor at the rear of the house, which were connected with a sitting room. The rooms were very comfortable and clean, with the fantastic house keeping staff coming through 2-3 times a day." Sunny - Riyadh. read more...
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"We stayed with Welgelegen for four nights after safari holiday and it was the icing on the cake. Little luxuries added made all the difference. Breakfast was delicious with lovely homemade bread each morning. Fiona and staff went out if their way to help us with taxis and cars etc. A wonderful stay and would recommend it to anyone." - Wiltshire, UK. read more...
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