Afrikhaya Guest House
Welcome to, Afrikhaya Guest House, our surprisingly different African home. Your Dutch hosts have been traveling the world for many years and finally lost their hearts and found their souls in this unique part of Africa. We invite you to enjoy an unforgettable experience of African ambiance, magnificent natural beauty and prolific wildlife. Afrikhaya Guest House is located in the North-Eastern part of South Africa on the Elephant Coast in the picturesque village of St.Lucia, which is situated between the warm Indian Ocean and the St.Lucia Estuary.
Only a 2½ hours drive North of Durban into beautiful KwaZulu-Natal you can explore the beauty of the Greater St.Lucia Wetland Park, a in 1999 by UNESCO proclaimed Natural World Heritage Site. Because of our strategic position you can use St.Lucia as a gateway to the Greater St.Lucia Wetland Park and the world famous Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Game Reserve, home to the Big 5. We are blessed with a subtropical climate that ensures good weather all year round and the area is malaria free.
Accommodation
The unique design and style of the establishment is Afro-contemporary with eye for detail and natural finishes. All four elegantly furnished rooms have private entrance and terrace with spacious en-suite open plan bathroom. Air-conditioner (cooling and heating), ceiling fan, bar-fridge, wall safe, hairdryer and complimentary coffee and tea tray are standard in every room. In the garden in front of the main house are 2 chalets/ rondavel styled guestrooms and 2 comfortable double rooms with entrance under a thatched veranda are located at the back of the main house. The cozy lounge and dining area overlooking the swimming pool offers a comfortable seating area, satellite television (DSTV), a small library and unique art and crafts. Breakfast is served inside or outside on the breakfast patio in the tropical garden. Privacy, comfort and "feeling at home" are what this establishment offers. Your hosts will welcome you in English, Dutch, German and a petite peu Francais.
The Rooms 1. Chalet styled Family room with XL King Size Boxspring bed and extra single bed. The stylish open plan bathroom with rain shower is en-suite. Unit has a private deck. 2. Chalet styled double room with XL Twin Boxspring beds and stylish open plan bathroom en-suite. Extra single bed is available upon request. The room has a private deck. 3. Spacious double room with XL King Size Boxspring bed and en-suite open plan bathroom with rain shower. Large wardrobe, ideal for longer stays. Entrance is under a veranda with thatched roof. 4. Spacious double/ single room with XL Queen Size Boxspring bed and en-suite open plan bathroom with rain shower. Entrance is under a veranda with thatched roof.
Our upmarket and stylish African contemporary home has four spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, each with its own private entrance and patio. The rooms are elegantly furnished and fitted with comfortable XL boxspring beds, air conditioner, ceiling fan, safe, a bar- fridge and coffee and tea making facilities for your convenience. A laundry service is available on request.A full continental breakfast is served in the dining area or on your private patio. There are several restaurants in the main street within walking distance for your lunch / dinner.Our spacious and cosy guest lounge has satellite television, a small library and arts and crafts to look at or to buy. The accommodation has a lush tropical garden where hornbills, sunbirds, squirrels, monkeys, chameleons and bush babies are just a small variety of the many visitors.The premises has secure parking facility. A shuttle service is available on request.The beautiful unspoilt beaches are by car only a short drive away.We can assist and advice you with your travel arrangements and organize several tours or packages, from 2 hours to 3 or more days, according to your specific wishes. We only work with qualified and registered guides / tour operators to ensure the best quality and most enjoyable experience.