The Winelands, South Africa
Grand Dedale
Pretty, Restored Cape Dutch Manor House in the Bovlei Valley
Grand Dedale, located close to Wellington at the foot of the Bainskloof Pass, offers a really lovely experience in the stunning wine region.
Formerly the Doolhof Manor House and private residence of the owners of Doolhof Wine Estate, this lovely property offers sweeping views of the valley as well as the Groenberg, Limietberge and Hawekwa mountains.
With just six individually designed and appointed en-suite bedrooms and a romantic thatched stone cottage, this lovely property offers you a great base from which to explore the beautiful Winelands area.
A variety of leisure activities including mountain bike trails, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, river rafting as well as golf played on world class golf courses, are only a short drive away.
Highlights
Hiking trails
Wine tasting centre
Stone cottage
Six luxury rooms
Salt water swimming pool
Spa room
Library
WiFi
Trip Inspiration
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Places to combine Grand Dedale with
Etosha National Park
Encounter by Ongava is an intimate safari camp set within Ongava Game Reserve, on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. You’ll be surrounded by Mopane woodland and wildlife moving freely through the landscape.
There are eight spacious walk-in tents: seven standard tents and one paired tent that works well for families or small groups. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a private deck.
You can head out on game drives across the 30,000-hectare Ongava Game Reserve. The area is known for its rhino population, as well as lion, zebra and antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala. We especially recommend private guided nature walks, where you can slow down, appreciate the small details and explore with minimal impact. There may be the chance to approach white rhino on foot, as well as spend time bird watching.
For a wider safari experience, take a guided excursion into nearby Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area. At the Ongava Visitor Centre, learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, plants and ecology.
Back at camp, slow down by the pool, settle into the library or gather at the bar as evening falls. The day softens into drinks, quiet conversation and the sounds of the reserve.
