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What to do and where to go this Easter
Looking for top destinations to travel to this Easter weekend? These estates and villas cater for families and couples.
Easter getaway, Sandcastle Luxury Villa in Eastern Cape. Picture: Supplied
The time for long weekend getaways has come this Easter, as millions of Christians around the world mark this religious holiday there will be plenty of time for family trips and an Easter getaway.
The Easter weekend starts on 9 April.
Easter getaways
Escape to the countryside
A wine estate in Gauteng? Western Cape isn’t the only province that has an abundance of lash Winelands, Kievits Kroon, a Gauteng wine estate situated in Pretoria has some specials this Easter weekend.
The four-star wine estate has a few specials for couples and families perfect for an Easter getaway.
They have a Cultivar getaway package which includes a spa package and a one-night accommodation.
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This package also includes spa lounge catering, a personalised massage for 60 minutes, an herbal foot bath for 15 minutes, a spa lunch, a complimentary designer gown and dinner at their Kingsley restaurant.
With all of this, including a one-night stay at the estate, this will cost you R3 580 per person sharing or R3 940 for single occupancy.
If you want to pop in for lunch there is an Easter lunch offer which includes a delicious buffet, picnic and kids build their own pizza menu available.
The picnic cost is R350 per person, the buffet R395 and kids up to 12 years old R195 (the pizza menu only). If you book the Easter lunch offer you will receive 20% off all spa treatments.
For more information contact reservations@kievitskroon.co.za or call 012 819 8600.
Summerhill Guest Estate, Cowies Hill, KwaZulu-Natal
Take a road trip down to possibly the busiest and most popular destination with an influx of Joburgers, KwaZulu-Natal.
Known for its warm weather and beaches, KZN has this picturesque suburb Cowies Hill, Summerhill Guest Estate is a fantastic escape for city lovers.
The space has been described as having spacious en-suite bedrooms, each room is uniquely decorated and named after a South African Jazz musician.
The estate boasts the EatOut Woolworths Restaurant of The Year Award 2022, The Living Room, led by Chef Johannes Richter, so it would be a pretty good idea to for a visit.
Fifty-Seven Waterberg at Welgevonden Private Game Reserve in Limpopo
For a safari experience, Fifty-Seven Waterberg is considered a must because of the luxury five-star offering surrounded by 35 000 hectares of natural beauty with game and birdlife.
There are just 10 guest suites, giving guests much privacy including game drives, in-room spa treatments and boma dinners.
This is a splurge, rooms per night start at R10 000 for two guests.
Sandcastle Luxury Villa, Wesley Coastal Conservancy, Eastern Cape
For those seeking a beach escape the Sandcastle Luxury Villa is a hidden gem which has access to a private beach with endless views of the Indian Ocean.
The all-inclusive villa includes features spacious living areas and four en-suite bedrooms with majestic ocean views.
Watch: Inside Sandcastle luxury villa
There are also two large pools, a fully equipped kitchen with the services of a personal chef and an extensive wellness programme which includes massages, spa treatments and pampering.
