Africanpridehotels.com - Makaranga Garden Lodge, situated in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal has joined the prestigious African Pride superior deluxe hotels, lodges and country houses' portfolio, following a substantial refurbishment and relaunch. Makaranga has added extensive state-of-the-art conference centres, additional accommodation and a spa. "This is an exceptional property that is located in one of this country's most beautiful landscapes, ideally suited to our luxury portfolio," said Danny Bryer, Group Sales and Marketing Director for Protea Hotels.

The new accommodation comprises two additional honeymoon suites (with four poster beds), 8 additional luxury rooms and a fully furnished two bedroom flat for GUESTS who stay for long periods. All the new rooms have private balconies overlooking the spectacular garden.

The two new Sibeko conference rooms and an extra executive boardroom, together with the existing Imbizo conference room in the main building, offer a variety of room sizes and seating options and have the capacity to seat from eight to 80 GUESTS. Refreshments are served on the terrace overlooking part of the 30 acre botanical garden and a buffet lunch is served on the Tuscan Terrace.

The Makaranga Spa features a state-of-the-art spa capsule, the only one in KZN, for treatments involving jet bath therapy, steam, Vichy shower and colour therapy.