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Lodge · South Africa
African Rock Hotel & Spa
A family-owned 12-room boutique hotel just six miles from O.R. Tambo International Airport, African Rock blends understated luxury with a tropical garden setting in Kempton Park. With personal service, a heated pool, gym and spa, it makes a calm Johannesburg base at the start or end of a South African safari.
From R 4 920 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · South Africa
African Rock Hotel & Spa
From R 4 920 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowA family-owned 12-room boutique hotel just six miles from O.R. Tambo International Airport, African Rock blends understated luxury with a tropical garden setting in Kempton Park. With personal service, a heated pool, gym and spa, it makes a calm Johannesburg base at the start or end of a South African safari.
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About the lodge
An overview of African Rock Hotel & Spa.
A family-owned 12-room boutique hotel just six miles from O.R. Tambo International Airport, African Rock blends understated luxury with a tropical garden setting in Kempton Park. With personal service, a heated pool, gym and spa, it makes a calm Johannesburg base at the start or end of a South African safari.
Highlights
- Intimate 12-room boutique hotel set within mature tropical gardens
- Just six miles from O.R. Tambo International Airport with private transfers and airport meet-and-greet
- Full-service spa offering hot stone treatments, signature massages, facials and wellness packages
- Fully equipped gym with cardio and strength equipment, and a heated swimming pool
- Fine dining on the garden patio with chef-curated wine pairings
You Should Know
- A 15-minute drive from O.R. Tambo International
- Fair Trade Tourism certified
- Best suited to guests using Johannesburg as a stopover at the start or end of a safari
The Details
Location
African Rock Hotel & Spa sits in Kempton Park, around six miles from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Despite the proximity to the airport, the property is set within twenty years of tropical garden growth, giving it a sense of calm seclusion that is unusual for an airport hotel. Its location makes it a practical and peaceful base for the first or last night of an African safari itinerary.
Accommodation
The hotel has twelve individually designed rooms, each drawing inspiration from natural gemstones and blending African, Western and Oriental influences. Interiors are warm and contemporary, with crisp linens, blackout drapes and quiet garden outlooks designed for restful sleep after long-haul travel.
Dining
Gourmet breakfasts are served al fresco on the garden patio, with fresh fruit, artisan pastries and dishes prepared to order. In the evening, candlelit dinners on the patio feature chef-curated wine pairings, served in an intimate setting under the Johannesburg sky.
Activities
Guests can unwind in the heated swimming pool surrounded by tropical gardens, work out in the fully equipped gym with cardio machines and free weights, or book treatments in the spa. The in-house team also offers private transfers, airport meet-and-greet and guided Johannesburg city tours using the hotel's own vehicles and chauffeurs.
Spa
The spa offers signature massages, rejuvenating facials, hot stone treatments and bespoke wellness packages designed to rebalance body and mind, all delivered by skilled therapists in a light-filled, serene setting.
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Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Nov 2027
Festive
1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026
Half board - Accommodation, breakfast, dinner and airport transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 4 920
per person · night
Festive
1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2027
Half board - Accommodation, breakfast, dinner and airport transfers
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 5 140
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
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Long stay
Guests staying two consecutive nights or more enjoy complimentary transfers within a five kilometre radius to destinations of their choice, in addition to the meet-and-greet Johannesburg airport transfers included in every stay. This benefit applies throughout the year at the standard nightly rate.
Family
Children under 12 years are welcomed on request at a reduced child rate on an extra-bed basis, on either a bed and breakfast or dinner, bed and breakfast basis. A maximum of two children can be accommodated, in the Family Suite, Executive Suite or Superior Suites only.
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Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows African Rock Hotel & Spa backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Dolan and Jolene across the team.
"The trip that was arranged by Safari.com's Luxury Safari Consultant, Candis Sequera, to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe was exciting, adventurous, and memorable! Thanks to her knowledge and resources the entire journey went smoothly, with every transfer and lodge providing courteous, friendly service. Candis provided exceptional customer service and expertise from our first contact to completion of our journey. Although I was a bit concerned about making our arrangements completely on-line, her prompt attention to my inquiries helped put me at ease. I do not hesitate providing this 5-star rating and particularly highlighting the outstanding service Candis provided."
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at African Rock Hotel & Spa: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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