The 2200-hectare reserve is ideal for a weekend or mid-week break but also welcomes day visitors and is a worthwhile outing for holidaymakers staying in the surrounding Tsitsikamma area, Plett, Knysna and George.

Choose between a big game viewing experience in an open 4x4 vehicle or on a guided horseback safari.

With a diversity of natural biomes, including fynbos, grasslands and indigenous forests, the property is the natural confluence of the Keurbooms and Palmiet Rivers. Over 35 species of game, including lion, rhino, giraffe, hippo, crocodiles, buffalo and a large variety of antelope roam free in their natural habitat which is also home to more than 101 different bird species. It is the biggest sanctuary in the area for the endangered white rhino.

The friendly and professionally-trained game rangers are passionate about sharing their vast knowledge of the local fauna and flora and are experienced guides.

That 'Out of Africa' feeling?

The reserve has outstanding facilities for day visitors which are supervised by cordial, helpful staff. The reception area has a curio shop, coffee shop and well stocked bar and serves an all day menu of light meals and snacks. Guests can dine alfresco next to the children's play area or on cooler days they can get cosy on the comfortable couches in front of two roaring fireplaces.

For those looking for an African safari getaway in a luxury four-star lodge, the beautiful colonial-style Baroness Luxury Safari Lodge built from local stone has lost little of its original 'out of Africa' feel. It is both romantic and luxurious with spectacular views across rolling lawns where zebra and antelope room freely, to the indigenous forests and majestic Tsitsikamma Mountains in the distance.

Each of the 10 spacious luxury rooms opens onto the picturesque gardens with their indigenous plants, cool verandas, courtyards and quaint plunge pool.

Suites are spacious and comfortable, with high ceilings and original polished cement and yellowwood floors. The decor is eclectic and colourful with antiques and giant candelabra and chandeliers mixing effortlessly with leather couches, shabby chic sofas, kilim floor rugs and animal skins. Romantic four poster beds are draped with gossamer fabric mosquito nets and dressed with cotton linen and chenille or faux-fur throws. There are extra warm blankets for chilly nights.

Rooms have showers and freestanding bathtubs, some with views across the indigenous forests. The guest living spaces are heated by log fireplaces and there are many comfortable sitting areas with a library of books for guests to browse through and many beautiful artefacts, trophies and original photographs to admire.

The outside Boma, which provides an authentic African dining experience, is guarded by two massive carved wooden doors and has a bar and deck built above the dam where guests can enjoy sundowners.

Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is just 15 minutes' drive from Plettenberg Bay, so all the amenities and activities of this popular holiday town are easily accessible to guests.

For more information visit www.plettgamereserve.com or click here to book online. Sound like your idea of paradise? We're giving away a two-night stay for two people sharing a suite at Plett Game Reserve; including dinner, bed-and-breakfast and a game drive! Simply fill in your details below to enter!