With the rise of the digital nomad comes a rise in the need for accommodation with good internet access and a comfortable workspace.
Being able to visit a beautiful South African lodge while getting work done is definitely on the bucket list of many nomads in South Africa. Here are 5 South African lodges that offer WiFi, a workspace, and even a long-stay discount.
1. Bushriver Lodge:
Picture: Bushriver Lodge
Set on the shores of the Oliphants River, about 20 minutes outside of Hoedspruit, is Bushriver Lodge. The cottages are modern and simple, comfortable to work from, and each has a beautiful view of the river with the hippos that occasionally swim past. They boast high-speed internet, and you can set up your ‘office’ in your cottage, or on the main deck with the wild African views spread out in front of you. After-work hours can be spent having sundowners or going on an organised game drive.
- Rates: R2 450 pn (enquire for long-stay discounts)
- Location: Oxford Farm, portion 1, Hoedspruit 1380
- Contact: [email protected]
2. Antbear Eco Lodge
Picture: Antbear Eco Lodge
Antbear Eco Lodge is located in the Drakensberg Mountains with superb panoramic views. The lodge offers shared office space for digital nomads, with WiFi in the office and the main lodge area. They also offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner at their onsite restaurant, which is all included in the monthly rate. Digital nomads can take advantage of the discounted long-stay rates, and enjoy all that the Drakensberg has to offer after work hours.
- Rates: R2 500 pn (enquire for long-stay discounts)
- Location: P171 Moor Park/Giants Castle Road, Central Drakensberg
- Contact: [email protected]
3. Thornybush
Picture: Thornybush
With WiFi in all the suites and the main area, pick your favourite spot and open up your laptop. Thornybush is located in the Greater Kruger area and is the perfect place for a wildlife-loving digital nomad. Take a late-game drive in the evening, and enjoy an exciting weekend bush walk. Be warned that the WiFi can slow down during loadshedding.
- Rates: R5 800 pps
- Location: Thornybush Game Lodge, Thornybush Nature Reserve, Guernsey Road, Hoedspruit 1380
- Contact: [email protected]
4. Kambaku River Lodge
Close to Kruger National Park’s Malelane Gate, with views of the Crocodile River, Kambaku is the ideal bush lodge to enjoy a long stay. Set up your workspace to have a perfect view of the wildlife that walks past the lodge. Kambaku offers a strong and stable WiFi connection, with a backup generator so that the power remains on during loadshedding. There are desks set up in the rooms, but working from the viewing deck is also a great option.
- Rates: R4 5oo pn (enquire for long-stay discounts)
- Location: Kambaku River Lodge, 142 Strathmore, Malelane, 1320
- Contact: [email protected]
5. Bakubung Bush Lodge
Picture: Getaway gallery
Enjoy all that the Pilanesberg has to offer while getting your work done each day. Digital nomads will get to experience walking safaris, game drives, and sitting around the fire during their leisure time. Bakubung offers free WiFi, as well as a backup generator for loadshedding hours.
- Rates: R4 587 pn (enquire for long-stay discount)
- Location: Pilanesberg National Park
- Contact: [email protected]
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