Retreats

Thank you for choosing Portfolio’s Retreats Collection which offers you an inspired selection of 203 Retreats, comprising quality guest houses, game lodges and unique self-contained hideaways in South Africa and Swaziland. We welcome 29 new entries to this Guide. We would be pleased to hear how you enjoyed your stay, this is important to us, as each Portfolio establishment is personally visited and assessed annually, if not more often. The Portfolio Collection is your Benchmark of the Best, subscribing to Portfolio’s philosophy of Pride and Personal Service, and features the best in the country.

The Portfolio team for this 17th Edition were Brigitte Augustyn, Carolyne Taylor, Julie Proctor, Dale McKnight, Wanita Lassen and Wendy Dwight who visited hundreds of prospects.

	Categories
	Luxury - Luxury of quality, décor, service and more, with those extra touches to indulge and enjoy.
	Great Comfort - Refined comforts with added extras and thoughtful touches and good service.
	Comfortable- Home from home comforts with relaxed personal service.
	Self-Contained - Villas, Apartments or Suites which are fully contained with fitted kitchen, and serviced daily.
	Game Reserve - A wildlife experience featuring game drives in open landrovers and personal service.
	Eco-Reserve or Natural Heritage Site - Emphasising flora and fauna, often with antelope or plains game.
	New - Establishments featured for the first time in this portfolio.
	Accolades
	Chef's Hat - Good food Accolade, for inspired chefs and cooks who provide sublime food.
	Knife and Fork - For establishments serving dinner every night.
	Golf - Establishments with a golf course on their property or which are opposite or alongside a golf course.
	Wellness Spa - Wellness Spa combining advanced water therapies and beauty treatments.
	Health and Beauty Treatments - Therapy room or rooms with a range of health and beauty treatments offered.
	Working Farm - Establishments set on a working farm, also known as Agri-Tourism.
	Provincial Heritage Site - Formerly known as National Monuments, these are now Provincial Heritage Sites.
	Fair Trade - Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) Trademark is an independent symbol of fairness in the tourism industry. The trademark is awarded to tourism establishments that meet stringent criteria.
	Whale Watching - Whale watching, usually from July to November, along most of the South African coast.