Digital Detox: Escape the hustle and bustle at these getaways

Posted on 15 September 2023 By Jordyn Johnson

Sometimes, normal life’s hustle, bustle, and craziness become too much, and you feel like you just need to escape it all. If only for a weekend.

Below are six getaway accommodations to help you to digital detox, silence all the noise, and enjoy the peace and serenity of nature.

1. Sani Valley Nature Lodges, KwaZulu Natal

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Sani Valley Nature Lodge offers a much-needed escape from your busy life with views of the Drakensberg mountains and a private lake. Each lodge is individually decorated and shows off country views.

Take advantage of this two-night stay for two people via Daddy’s Deals, and you won’t need to worry about breakfast (as breakfast is included).

3. High Mountain Stone Cottage, Western Cape

If you’re looking for a place ‘far from the madding crowd,’ High Mountain Stone Cottage in the Cederberg is a fantastic option. This cottage has one of the highest altitudes in the Cederberg and offers incredible scenery of the Koue Bokkeveld.

The spring down the Jeep track is an awesome spot for a picnic, and the mountain behind the cottage offers an excellent hiking trail.

2. Mtentu Lodge, Eastern Cape

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Disappear along the shores of the Wild Coast at Mtentu Lodge. Enjoy horseback rides along the beach, canoe up the estuary, visit a local village, dive into the Indian Ocean, and be mesmerized by the glorious Mtentu Falls.

Mtentu Lodge offers the perfect location to breathe in the fresh air, find solace in the solitude, and embark on an adventure or two.

4. Farr Out Guesthouse, Western Cape

As the name suggests, Farr Out Guesthouse is ‘far out’ from the city’s concrete jungle. Explore Paternoster and the beautiful West Coast while staying at the comfortable yet luxurious Farr Out Guesthouse.

Daddy’s Deals offers an amazing two-night special for two in the Wigwam Rising Moon unit.

5. Thulani Game Lodge, Limpopo

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There’s nothing much more romantic than a bush escape. Thulani Game Lodge is the perfect spot to escape your daily obligations and commitments and relax in nature. Enjoy dinner beneath the stars, drink Amarula to the backdrop of an African sunset, or cool down in their splash pool.

Visit Daddy’s Deals for a two-night stay for two special that includes breakfast and dinner.

6. Africamps at Mackers, Mpumalanga

Africamps at Mackers offers a spot to break away from busy city living and find peace and rest. You can listen to the bush babies at night, dip your toes in the Sabie River, or laze in the infinity pool if you want a relaxing holiday. For adrenaline junkies, you can go tubing down the river or hike alongside it.

You can enjoy Africamps with a group of friends, your significant other, or as a solo vacation.

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