African Ambience

African Ambience

Description

Our newly built guesthouse is designed to provideyou with comfort, space and privacy you woudl expect from a 4 star extablishment and is set in a lush, tropical garden bordering the nature reserve.

African Ambience is surrounded by tranquil koi ponds and waterfeatures, creating the ideal ambience to totally relax in. The thatched, home away from home, has very spacitous comfy rooms all en suite, with private entrance and patio, providing air conditioning, safes and tea trays.

The honeymoon room has spa bath, TV and fridge. Breakfast at leisure in the dining room or on the patio overloooking th rock pool. Delight in spotting antelope, squirrels, monkeys and birds. Dinners on request, numerous restaurants within walking distance. Laundry service. Your hosts are dedicated to making your stay an unforgetgable one, try us!

Things to do in the area include :-
Big 5 game viewing, night drives,kayaking, estuary boat cruises to view the crocs and hippo as well as birds. Snorkelling (28km to Cape Vidal), beach and deabsea fishing, whale and turtel watching in season, off-road, self ddrive experience, croc centre, horse riding and golf or just browse around the shops in the village. After participating in the above mentioned, you could be sure of finding a place to quench your thirst in one of the many spots in the village!

African Ambience Guest House in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is owned by John Engelbrecht who is also a seasoned deep-sea skipper having operated his boat charter services for almost 2 decades in St. Lucia. He is acknowledged locally as the expert on deep-sea fishing and his services are in such demand that bookings are normally paid and confirmed weeks ahead by guests planning to holiday in St. Lucia. John has been a local resident for decades operating exclusively deep-sea charters and has added African Ambience Guest House to his portfolio of services in the area.

Laura has since joined John with a specific view to managing African Ambience Guest House, adding that special "woman's touch". Many previous guests are evidence of the magic "African Ambience" experience in that they return time and again.

African Ambience is designed to provide accommodation with comfort, space and privacy you would not expect from a four star graded establishment. The guesthouse is set in a lush tropical garden in St. Lucia inside a Natural World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

African Ambience Guest House is surrounded by tranquil Koi ponds and water-features, creating the ideal ambience for total relaxation whether in or outdoors. The thatched "home away from home" has three very spacious, comfortable luxury rooms, and a honeymoon suite with private entrance, patio, garden view, safe, luxurious spa bath, TV and fridge. There are two double rooms and a family room on the first floor. All rooms are en suite, air-conditioned and have hospitality trays. We also offer a laundry service.

Breakfast is served at leisure in the dining room or on the patio overlooking the rock pool. Delight in spotting antelope, squirrels, monkeys and birds in your immediate surroundings. Dinners are catered for on request although there are numerous restaurants in the village within safe walking distance. Your hosts are dedicated to make your stay an unforgettable one.

After participating in the many activities in the area you can be sure to find peace and tranquillity at the private bar on the premises to quench your thirst and discuss the adventures of the day with fellow guests.

The sparkling pool with barbecue facilities as well as the numerous Koi ponds set in tropical gardens makes African Ambience Guest House a luxury for the selected few. After sunset the ambience of the outdoor pool, garden, water features and thatched complex all blend as it is transformed with landscaped lighting. Your hosts John and Laura are on hand to help you plan excursions in the area.

 Accommodation

Rooms and units

Double 

Includes: B & B

Double Rooms : upper level.
double beds, ensuite bathrooms with shower, tea trays and air conditioning

Features available

Luxury 3

Includes: B & B

Luxury rooms on ground floor with private entrance and terrace.
Extra length single beds made up as kingsize, can be split, ample space to fitextra bed or bunkbed for family. Ensuite bathrooms with shower and air conditioned with tea ray, mosquito net and safe.

Features available

Honeymoon 1

Includes: B & B

Honeymoon room, on ground floow with private entrance and terrace.
Kingsize bed, TV, fridge, spa bath and shower, airconditioning with tea tray, mosquito net and safe.

Contact Details John & Laura +27 (0)35 590 1212 +27 (0)35 590 1416 +27 (0)82 372 1769 Enquire now View Rates View Directions

Attractions

Activities, Tours & Safaris

Hippo & Crocodile Boat Safari

The big 6 of the water are all found in the Lake St. Lucia eco-system being Hippo, Crocodile, Pelican, Flamingo, Fish Eagle and Goliath Heron. The 2 hour boat trip cruises slowly on the St. Lucia Estuary 3 to 4 times daily and is equipped with a bar. Sun-downer cruises are most popular as is morning tours after breakfast.

Night Game Drive Safari

Leopard, African Elephant, Buffalo and Hippo are some of the highlights on a Night Drive Safari. The park offers the visitor an opportunity to see a variety of animal life associated with a Wetland eco-system as opposed to the bush and grasslands normally found in big 5 game reserves. The tour departs at 8:30pm and returns at approximately 11:30 pm.

Whale Watching (June - November)

St. Lucia has the highest recorded boat-based whale sightings in South Africa. The tours are either early morning or later in the afternoon. From June to the end of November the whales frequent these warm waters of the Indian Ocean where mating takes place before calving in the colder waters of the Cape.

Turtle Tours (November to March)

Witness this miracle of nature where the Leatherback and Loggerhead Turtles return to lay their eggs on the very same beach they were born. The tour includes a night drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park and is tide dependant. From November through to mid-January for nesting and thereafter the hatchlings returning to the ocean can be seen for a few months afterwards.

Zulu Cultural Village

En-route to the Hluhluwe game reserve is the Dumazulu Cultural experience. This "living museum" has the distinction of being the only Zulu village that has the Zulu King Goodwill Zwelitini's stamp of approval. The village has approximately 50 Zulu inhabitants which live on the premises and each guided tour has demonstrations of Zulu customs, from witchdoctors to homemade local beer being offered for taste. The highlight is a spectacular Zulu dance which is awesome and vibrant. Lunch is served with a blend of both traditional South African and Zulu cuisine. There is a bar facility as well as a great variety of curios in a well stocked shop.

Cape Vidal

This magnificent unspoiled beach lies 32 km out of St. Lucia with easy access on tarred road. En-route to Cape Vidal you travel through the iSimangaliso Wetland Park on the Eastern Shores of Lake St. Lucia which abounds in game, especially Rhino close to the road. See the world's highest vegetated sand dunes and walk through sand dune forests with a tremendous variety of birdlife. Snorkel at Cape Vidal in the warm Indian Ocean, sunbathe on clean beaches or try your hand at some surf or fly-fishing. Arrange for a picnic style take-away breakfast with your lodging as tours leave early.

Big 5 Game Reserve Safaris

Depart St. Lucia for a mere 35 minutes drive to the adjoining world famous Hluhluwe/iMfolozi game reserve. Here you can expect to see the big 5 (Elephant, Rhinoceros, Buffalo, Leopard and Lion) especially Rhino, up close, as these reserves have the biggest population of rhino in the world. Enjoy either a South African braai (barbecue) for lunch at a picnic spot in the park or dine at the Hilltop restaurant in Hluhluwe with full bar facilities as well as curio shopping.

Birding

More than two thirds of South Africa's entire bird population is found in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Early morning or late afternoon outings to explore birds which are rarely sighted in other parts of South Africa are arranged with competent guides. The bird species found in St. Lucia cover a variety of habitat ranging from fauna, flora, wetlands, grasslands, Lake St. Lucia, coastal, forest and migratory. The surrounding nature with abundant birdlife makes St. Lucia a paradise for birding.

Canoeing & Kayaking

Canoe or Kayak on Lake St. Lucia with experienced guides to get you close to the animal and bird life. Honeymoon-bend on Lake St. Lucia is a popular route for canoeists in an outing of between 2-3 hours. The Kayak outing to Cape Vidal catching up on some wave surfing, swimming and snorkelling includes excursions on the Eastern Shores with lunch served in designated shaded picnic spots at Cape Vidal. There is also the opportunity to explore Lake Bhangazi (which is close to Cape Vidal) on canoe.

Horse Riding

Horse riding on the Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is led by experienced ride-guides. Get close to animals on horseback while exploring nature in a conservation area off limits to the general public. Enjoy bush trails or opt for some beach riding when available. Bhangazi Horse Trails offer rides on the Western Shores of St. Lucia in the False Bay area including overnight horse trails with accommodation which is set up for you in tents along the trail. This outdoor camping experience in a World Heritage Site status park with prolific animal and birdlife is a must for outdoor enthusiasts.

World Heritage Tour

World Heritage Tours on the eastern shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park which is situated between Lake St. Lucia and the Indian Ocean. This is a very interesting and detailed ecological tour of the Park which explores the various species in relation to world heritage site status granted to the Park. The tour also takes you to Cape Vidal for some swimming, snorkelling and a traditional braai (barbecue) for lunch. The whole ecology of the park as well as the relation between different species is discussed in detail. Part of the tour is spent game viewing and birding.

Deep-Sea Fishing

Deep-sea fishing in the warm, tropical waters off St. Lucia or Cape Vidal is always an exciting experience with bottom and game fish like Dorado, Wahoo, Tuna, King and Queen Fish, King and Queen Mackerel in abundance. Or experience the thrill of hunting Big-game fish like Marlin, Sailfish as well as Shark. Alcohol is not permitted, arrange own sun tan oil, snacks and drinks for the day.

Things to do in the area include :-
Big 5 game viewing, night drives,kayaking, estuary boat cruises to view the crocs and hippo as well as birds. Snorkelling (28km to Cape Vidal), beach and deabsea fishing, whale and turtel watching in season, off-road, self ddrive experience, croc centre, horse riding and golf or just browse around the shops in the village. After participating in the above mentioned, you could be sure of finding a place to quench your thirst in one of the many spots in the village!

 Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Fishing, Golf, Canoeing / Kayaking, Fishing - Deep Sea, Fishing - Fly, Fishing - Saltwater, Health & Fitness, Horse Riding, Paddling - Kayaking, Scuba/Snorkeling, Walking, Hiking / Backpacking, Whale Watching

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