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A luxurious, peaceful escape that offers exceptional cuisine and personalized service nestled outside the serene town of Hermanus, just a scenic 90 - minute drive from Cape Town. The Thatch House is an exclusive boutique hotel that offers respite from everyday life, in an exquisite natural setting overlooking the Hermanus Lagoon. Guests here are treated not only to the expansive views over the water and the ancient Cape Fold Mountains, but to impeccable service and distinctive fine fare.

Offering a refined sense of home, this boutique hotel has seven large luxurious suites, in - and outdoor living areas, and lovingly-manicured sprawling gardens that are coupled with their renowned service and facilities. With relaxation a priority for guests, their team is on-hand to assist with even the smallest of arrangements. The food and wine experience is both personal and sophisticated, with a strong emphasis on dishes that are delicious, fresh and healthy. The chefs use only fresh seasonal ingredients, preparing unique dishes that speak to the terroir of its surrounds. Over two hectares of gardens fan out from The Thatch House, offering guests the opportunity to disconnect from their busy lives and reconnect with their family and friends during their stay. Whether it’s reading a book on one of our pool loungers, or kayaking across the tranquil lagoon on a double kayak with your partner, there is plenty on offer for every type of traveler at this exceptional hotel.

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Life at Kimya Kimya is low-key and tranquil with all the creature comforts of a bush camp that you could want. Serian’s Kimya Kimya is set on a private riverside site in the Mara North Conservancy. This snug little setup is chock-full of character with grand views over the rushing Mara River and a lively salt lick that regularly features Elephant, Giraffe and Zebra. Throughout the day, Zebra work their way down to the nearby spring for a mid-morning tipple, often displaced by raucous kids wanting to splash around in the warm water spring. This is an active river crossing point; Elephant and Giraffe navigate their way through the maze of granite boulders to the opposite bank. 

sits within the 80,000 acres of Mara North Conservancy, to which only a handful of others have access. Exclusive and private, we are one of the founding members and management. Off-road and night-driving, riding and walking are all great ways to explore this zone. What’s remarkable here is Nature’s opulence: the landscape ranges from secret knots of woodland to wide open plains, to caches of rocks and boulders, to flat expanses of vastness, edged by sharp inclines of escarpment. For kids and older people especially, the ease of having everything right on your doorstep means you don’t have to drive all day – an early morning expedition yields plenty.