Families need room to roam, and Qwantani delivers: open lawns, secure grounds, a swimming pool, a jumping pillow, daily entertainment and the Fred First Kids Club, with self-catering chalets that make early starts and lazy afternoons equally easy. Add fishing on the dam, guided hikes to Bushman paintings and a junior quad for the little ones, and every day plans itself.

The northern Drakensberg starts at the fence line. Ride an ATV up to Scream Valley, take a guided 4x4 trail into Silent Valley, or hike to Vulture Rock, hidden caves and twin waterfalls with a guide who knows every path. Come back to La Vita Spa for a massage, facial or couples treatment, open from 8am to 10pm daily, and let the mountains do the rest.

At Qwantani, no holiday is complete without your four-legged bestie. Set on the banks of Sterkfontein Dam and framed by the majestic Drakensberg escarpment, the resort is made of the things dogs love most: wide-open lawns, scenic walking trails, cool clean water and fresh mountain air. Bring the lead, bring the ball, and let them have a proper holiday too.

Few resorts combine a shoreline position on Sterkfontein Dam, the northern Drakensberg on the horizon, and full resort facilities, restaurant, spa, swimming pool and daily activities, in one place, almost exactly halfway between Johannesburg and Durban on the N3. Qwantani is also the only place in South Africa where you can hire an ATV. Book direct for the best available rate.

Take a break from self-catering at the "Marshall" Eagle Restaurant on the banks of Sterkfontein Dam, serving a full à la carte menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside daily specials and seasonal favourites. Heat & Eat meals make chalet evenings effortless, the daily specials board never misses, and the Bon-A-Pet-Treat Menu keeps your dog's tail wagging too.

Host your next conference, celebration or country wedding on the banks of Sterkfontein Dam. Qwantani offers three versatile venues seating up to 120 guests, with equipment included, on-site catering, chalet accommodation for your whole party and a professional events team, all in a lakeside setting your guests will remember long after the last speech.

Family holidays come with extra fun at Qwantani. The Fred First Kids Club keeps younger guests busy with Fred's dance, story time, eco-challenges, crafts and prizes, while the jumping pillow, junior quad, swimming pool and daily holiday entertainment programme fill the rest of the day. Join the club at reception on arrival and let the holiday fun begin.

Slow down and recharge at La Vita Spa, an Italian-inspired wellness spa right inside the resort. Choose from massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and anti-ageing treatments, with junior treatments for younger guests, single and couples treatment rooms, a relaxation area, sauna and Jacuzzi. Open 8am to 10pm daily, with day visits by prior booking.

Give the gift of a Qwantani holiday: a lakeside family escape on Sterkfontein Dam, halfway between Johannesburg and Durban. Vouchers cover stays and resort experiences, from boat cruises and ATV trips to treatments at La Vita Spa. Choose a value and spoil someone who's worth it, or arrange tours and experiences for your own stay at reception.