{"id":418,"date":"2020-05-18T11:15:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T11:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/?p=418"},"modified":"2020-05-29T13:12:40","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T13:12:40","slug":"baths-with-a-view","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/2020\/05\/18\/baths-with-a-view\/","title":{"rendered":"Baths with a view"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nothing makes this Taurean heart of mine as happy as basking and bathing in luxury. In this post I feature five of the most beautiful &#8220;baths with a view&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mhondoro Safari Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mhondoro has received insta-fame globally (#poolellie) \u2013 thanks to remarkable social media posts of guests taking a dip while wild elephants stop by at the eco-friendly swimming pool for a drink of the clean, salty water.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;dual treatment Spa Suite comes complete with a private, outdoor spa deck and bath where facials and massage treatments are offered, along with manicures and&nbsp;pedicures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"http:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/54-Mhondoro-Safari-LodgeVilla-Spa-deck-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/54-Mhondoro-Safari-LodgeVilla-Spa-deck-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/54-Mhondoro-Safari-LodgeVilla-Spa-deck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/54-Mhondoro-Safari-LodgeVilla-Spa-deck-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/54-Mhondoro-Safari-LodgeVilla-Spa-deck-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/54-Mhondoro-Safari-LodgeVilla-Spa-deck-650x434.jpg 650w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/54-Mhondoro-Safari-LodgeVilla-Spa-deck-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/54-Mhondoro-Safari-LodgeVilla-Spa-deck-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/54-Mhondoro-Safari-LodgeVilla-Spa-deck.jpg 1772w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Relax at Linyanti Bush Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/africanbushcamps.com\/camps\/linyanti-bush-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linyanti Bush Camp<\/a> is situated on the banks of Linyanti Marsh in a private reserve which borders the western boundary of Chobe in the Chobe Enclave. The marshes are the only water source for miles around and attract water-adapted and desert-adapted wildlife, plus large numbers of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The camp is perfect for those who seek a personalized experience in a private concession away from the main tourist\u2019s routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/linyanti_bush_camp171-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/linyanti_bush_camp171-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/linyanti_bush_camp171-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/linyanti_bush_camp171-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/linyanti_bush_camp171-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/linyanti_bush_camp171-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/linyanti_bush_camp171-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/linyanti_bush_camp171-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/linyanti_bush_camp171-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tintswalo Atlantic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cape Town\u2019s iconic boutique hotel on Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive&nbsp;boasts a breath-taking location on the shoreline. Private and exclusive, it is situated within the Table Mountain National Park. The secluded setting is surrounded by the ocean and fragrant fynbos, yet within&nbsp;easy reach of the attractions of the Mother City and Constantia Winelands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A luxury 2-bedroom villa comprises two Island Suites (Elba and Corsica) joined by a spacious common living area to accommodate up to four guests.&nbsp;The suites are spacious, each with its own&nbsp;private deck and&nbsp;a lounge area with a wood burning fireplace, and a beverage station complete with an espresso machine.&nbsp;Spacious en-suite bathrooms have walk-in showers, dual basins and Victorian baths with a selection of fragrant soaps and pampering bath products, and seaviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"792\" src=\"http:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tintswalo-Atlantic-Villa-Mike-Dexter-photo-1024x792.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tintswalo-Atlantic-Villa-Mike-Dexter-photo-1024x792.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tintswalo-Atlantic-Villa-Mike-Dexter-photo-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tintswalo-Atlantic-Villa-Mike-Dexter-photo-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tintswalo-Atlantic-Villa-Mike-Dexter-photo-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tintswalo-Atlantic-Villa-Mike-Dexter-photo-650x502.jpg 650w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tintswalo-Atlantic-Villa-Mike-Dexter-photo.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong><em>Photo <\/em><\/strong><em>Mike Dexter. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Star Bath at Garonga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing says safari quite like an evening under the stars.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.garonga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Garonga Safari Camp<\/a>&nbsp;near Kruger National Park offers not one, but two ways to enjoy a bath with a view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their bush bath experience is the perfect way to wind down with your partner after a bumpy and dusty game drive, but their brand new star bath is where the magic is really at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaze up at the real African night sky surrounded in your bath by a backdrop of twinkling lights. It&#8217;s like being in your own galaxy. This is a whole new alfresco bathing experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Garonga_Safari_Camp_28_of_30-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Garonga_Safari_Camp_28_of_30-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Garonga_Safari_Camp_28_of_30-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Garonga_Safari_Camp_28_of_30-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Garonga_Safari_Camp_28_of_30-1024x683-1-650x434.jpg 650w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Garonga_Safari_Camp_28_of_30-1024x683-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Garonga_Safari_Camp_28_of_30-1024x683-1-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Samara Private Game Reserve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning 67 000 acres of malaria-free wilderness in the Great Karoo, award-winning Samara offers a Big Five safari with a difference just 2.5 hours by car from Port Elizabeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bath-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bath-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bath-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bath-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bath-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bath-650x488.jpg 650w, https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Bath.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lead image credit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/wood-house-architecture-luxury-4099304\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post I feature five of the most beautiful &#8220;baths with a view&#8221;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=418"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/418\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":606,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/418\/revisions\/606"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}