Fine Dining

Richard has always had a love of fine food, and his ample proportions attest to this! Passion and dedication are the keywords in the Cleopatra kitchen - his speciality is sauces, a subject very close to his heart. He has long been obsessed with reduction techniques - which allow the full intense flavour of the food to shine through.

Duma Manzi is the home of sophisticated African Fusion Cuisine and a gastronomic delight offering healthy and home style traditional foods. Health and Wellness Cuisine is available for a completely rejuvenating and healthy spa experience. A romantic and elegant dining experience at Duma Manzi takes you on a journey of taste, which will enhance your world of senses.

The dining room at the Lodge has always proved a huge asset to our often-complimented atmosphere and houses a remarkable collection of Zulu War memorabilia; it will always be our centrepiece.

 

Complementing this, a new venue, the Harford Library, has been built within the grounds of the Lodge. With incredible views over the Buffalo River Gorge and the mountain of Isandlwana, the Harford Library offers a fantastic venue for friends who wish to relax and celebrate, or for executive groups to meet and contemplate the important business lessons which can be drawn from these remarkable stories.

The 5-star Hotel Izulu, situated in Ballito on the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal, is renowned for luxury boutique Ballito accommodation, outstanding cuisine at Gigi's Brasserie and its award winning Impilo Spa as well as its extraordinary wedding and banqueting facilities. Hotel Izulu's warm friendly atmosphere and attentive staff contribute to an unforgettable experience of relaxation, peace and tranquillity.

Makaranga Garden Lodge is situated within a 30 acre lush Private Botanical Garden in The Valley of a Thousand Hills, KwaZulu Natal, 30 minutes from Durban.

 

Makaranga is a luxury accommodation and conference venue where guests can enjoy friendly service and superb cuisine. The Wild Poplar Restaurant offers a Table dê Hote dinner menu and the Tuscan Terrace offers a variety of breakfast and lunch menus. Day visitors are welcome to enjoy a walk in the garden followed by refreshments on the terrace.

Pakamisa - the name in the language of the Zulu means "to lift up" and we assure our guests that their spirits will soar in this African Shangri-La. We offer discerning visitors luxury, comfort and security with top class Gourmet cuisine amidst pristine African wilderness.

In the coolness of the night, dine on tender delicacies to the echoing sounds of triumphant creatures feasting. Thanda is proud to offer its guests a variety of dining venues to enhance the African experience. The drama of the boma, in front of the setting sun and behind the flames of a roaring fire is an image synonymous with the safari experience, but only one of the dining options afforded guests.

The hotel's menu is a creative assembly of the finest ingredients. Can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors. Under the culinary helm of experienced chef Marie-Louise Keisjer, the hotel's restaurant serves a variety of delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner either indoors or outside on the terrace.

 

Only the freshest ingredients are used in the restaurant's diverse and sometimes exotic dishes. The St James' sumptuous high tea is becoming very well-known to locals and guests will be delighted by the wide range of confectionary treats on offer.