Lake Chahafi Resort
Country: Uganda
Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 9
A boutique hotel near Kisoro town, conviniently located on the pretty Lake Chahafi that is a habitat for spectacular birds and Ugandas only mirror carp fish for catch and release fishing. The recently refurbished expansive facility offers fine dining options in the restaurant and personalised outdoor set up options; nine unrivalled family style ensuite cabins designed using local resources. There are plently of activities to unwind by the lake side resort and what beats them all is that you can combine water sporting activities like sports fishing, canoeing and nature walks with active gorilla and volcano hike day trips to Mgahinga and Bwindi and return to your private retreat with singing birds and crickets in the evening.
Tau Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Madikwe Game Reserve
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 30
Tau Game lodge is located in the northern sector of the malaria free, big five Madikwe Game Reserve. One of the first lodges to be built in Madikwe Game Reserve, Tau is suitable for large groups, conferences, families and couples. Accommodation consists of standard suites, deluxe suites, a family unit and a family suite all overlooking the huge waterhole in front of the lodge. Tau Game lodge also welcomes children of all ages and has a dedicated kiddies program. Qualified guides will take you on 2 game drives a day and show you all that Madikwe has to offer.
Hinkwenu Residence
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: MORE Family Collection
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
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This exclusive-use hideaway with its own private guide and safari vehicle offers more than enough space for friends, family, and the rest of the brood to sprawl out and make it their own. This is a place to simply be – while cherishing special moments shared with those you love. Expect no shortage of areas to gather: the open plan kitchen and dining area, lounge, patio, deck, or outdoor pool. No surprise then that Hinkwenu means together in the local Shangaan language.
Matemwe Beach House
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Islands
Property Group: Asilia Africa
Style: Beach Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 3
This traditional three-room residence is the perfect escape for families or groups looking for a private slice of Zanzibar’s beautiful coastline.
The warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean are on your doorstep, which means snorkelling, kayaking, boat trips and diving excursions are easy to arrange – although you may find lazy days relaxing in the private swimming pool and soaking up the tranquil surroundings equally appealing. A team of staff – including a private chef and butler – is dedicated to looking after your every need, so you have the freedom to relax completely.
iGwalagwala Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 8
St Lucia is the diamond of the champagne-kissed coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal iSimangaliso Wetland Park – meaning Miracle and Wonder- which is South Africa’s first World Heritage Site given its status by Unesco in 1999.
iGwalagwala Guest House offers the warm hospitality of an owner managed, tranquil retreat nestled in nature with easy access to our gentle paced town which has a variety of restaurants, shops and an authentic Zulu market.
Comfort, hospitality and privacy are of utmost importance to us for our guest.
Our simply elegantly decorated guesthouse is spacious, sophisticated, modern mixed with old world décor and allows a feeling of luxury in the bush. We have 8 luxurious, uniquely decorated rooms, all en-suite with extra large walk-in showers. Sumptuous breakfast are served with birdsong in the background.
Expert advice on the excursions available and attention to all your needs by our passionate team will ensure that you will come back for more.
Villa Normandie
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: The Clarendon Collection
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 4
Set on the exclusive Atlantic Seaboard in the peaceful area of Fresnaye, this stylish villa is oriented around family stays. Spaces are cleverly designed for both adults and teens or younger children to relax, socialise, and play, no matter their age.
The villa is elegantly furnished and beautifully designed. The entertainment areas are the heart of the home and make it hard to leave to enjoy the attractions that Cape Town offers.
General living areas are open-plan with doors from both the kitchen and lounge leading out to different areas of the terrace. On one side of this central area there is a TV lounge with a plush couch and big screen TV, and on the other an entertainment room that will be of instant appeal to the younger members of the group. Filled with comfortable seating, a TV with gaming consoles, toys, and a football table, children and teens will find it difficult to tear themselves away. Doors lead out to the garden and terrace. There is another den on the level below, this one centred around sports viewing with both a TV and a full size snooker table.
Outdoor areas have been designed for any kind of weather with certain sections being under cover and others open to the sun. Interior décor is mirrored outside with the exterior lounge as comfortable as those inside. There are wood and gas barbecues, a trampoline, outdoor speakers, an enclosed swimming pool, and sun loungers to add to the enjoyment.
The upper level of the villa is devoted to the four bedrooms. Double doors open onto the impressive master suite with its corner position and stunning ocean and city views. The room is furnished with an extra length King-size bed and doors lead out to a private balcony. The spacious en-suite bathroom has a double volume ceiling allowing for large windows and a view of Lion’s Head.
The second bedroom has a high loft ceiling and offers plenty of space and light. It is furnished with a King-size bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The third and fourth bedrooms share a bathroom with both bath and shower. The one has a double bed, and the other is twin bedded.
Chisomo Safari Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Karongwe Portfolio
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 22
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Chisomo Safari Camp overlooks the Makhutsi River, tucked deep in the Big Five Karongwe Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa, offering an Unrivalled African Safari experience where the warm atmosphere, friendly staff and fine cuisine compliment the excellent Big 5 game viewing.
Guests enjoy early morning and late afternoon safaris in open 4×4 safari vehicles conducted by experienced guides and trackers. The friendly staff at Chisomo ensure that guests are given Personal attention and service at all times. During the day, guests may relax at the pool or retire to one of the beautifully decorated lounges.
The Management and Staff of Chisomo Safari Camp are dedicated to excellence, striving to ensure that each guest leaves with wonderful memories of an unforgettable Safari and the realization that our natural environment and our heritage must be conserved for future generations to come. We endeavor to create the awareness of our responsibility towards the protection and restoration of our rapidly diminishing natural wild lands.
Grande Roche Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 31
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Nestled at the foot of the magnificent Paarl Rock is a small, luxury hotel unlike any other. Where the atmosphere of a bygone era brings a sense of gracious, unhurried living.
The Grande Roche Hotel is a celebrated historical monument turned 5 star hotel boasting beautiful gardens and innovative cuisine in the Manor House of the Grande Roche Estate.
Overlooking vineyards and mountains, the Grande Roche Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore the Cape, relax at the pools, take in the glory of the Cape winelands and, amongst others, enjoy a game of golf on nearby, internationally acclaimed courses.
Esperanza Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 6
Distinct in character, Owner Run Esperanza Guest House invites travellers to make themselves at home, whilst exploring the Mother City, touring the nearby Winelands or simply indulging in the breathtaking beaches, landscapes and attractions in the area
Nestled at the foot of the world-famous Table Mountain, and within walking distance of the city centre, Esperanza enjoys a privileged location among Cape Town guesthouses, an ideal base from which to explore the many wonderful activities, sites & attractions that Cape Town has to offer.
The rooms are tastefully decorated to match the beautifully restored Victorian-style building, with its polished oak floors and pressed ceilings that hark back to the legacy of the luxury of this historic neighbourhood.
Consisting of only 6 ensuite rooms, Esperanza offers an exclusive & personalized experience. Esperanza Guesthouse is all about immersing yourself in the warm hospitality & traditions of South Africa, Owner Mark & his team will ensure that you have the most memorable experience possible, going the extra mile to ensure your Cape Town visit is a memorable one.
La Cabriere Country House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Country House
Welcome to La Cabrière Country House, a beautiful Provencale-style retreat with panoramic views of the breathtaking Franschhoek mountains and valley. La Cabrière is a perfectly located Franschhoek guest house offering peace and tranquillity. Slightly removed from the vibrant and buzzing village, yet within walking distance of all Franschhoek has to offer.
Lezard Bleu Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 7
On the green slopes of Cape Towns Table Mountain Nature Reserve opposite Oranjezicht City Farm, is Lézard Bleu Guest House, perfectly situated overlooking the City Bowl, the harbour and Table Bay. Only a ten minute car drive to the vibrant beach of Camps Bay and Clifton’s wind sheltered bays. An easy walk, mainly through parks (De Waal Park and Companies Garden), to the Greenmarket Square.
All other attractions of Cape Town are close by, may it be lively Kloof Street, the Malay Quarter (Bo-Kaap, Waterkant) or the ever alive Waterfront; may it be Lions Head, Signal Hill and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Mvubu Cottage
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Simbavati Lodge Collection
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 2
Mvubu Cottage is a picturesque cottage in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, with views of untouched African bush. It is located alongside the expansive Mbali Dam and the Nhlaralumi River.
This luxurious cottage has a quaint, restful and impression with two suites with a pool overlooking the dam and river. Wake up to the sounds of the hippos in the distance, with the familiar bird twitterings surrounding the cottage.
The Timbavati forms part of the Greater Kruger Park and offers exceptional game viewing including all the Big Five, most notably leopard, and also wild dog. Twice-daily game drives provide for close encounters with birds and animals, large and small.
Elephants Crossing
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: Crossing Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
Experience the magnificent Welgevonden Private Game Reserve from a remote retreat surrounded by the lively bushveld of the Waterberg. Elephants Crossing welcomes those looking for the perfect combination of thrilling Big 5 adventures and serenity. This exclusive tented bush lodge overlooks wooded plains, a private waterhole and allows for beautiful and uninterrupted views of the reserve.
Chestnut Country Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Panorama Route
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 13
Firmly rooted in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains in the heart of the Kiepersol district near Hazyview, Chestnut Country Lodge provides true tranquillity and an escape from the drama of the bush. Its affordable and comfortable rooms offer everything you need for a safari stay and restorative nights rest before heading to the Phabeni Gate, Numbi Gate, or Paul Kruger Gate all within a 20-45 minute drive for a day of exhilarating Big 5 spotting.
Spending the night outside of Kruger National Park still promises the thrill of the bush as Chestnut Country Lodge is located within a 48-hectare farm with lush bushveld forest, home to an impressive list of bird species, along with the troops of local vervet monkeys who play in the treetops above by day, high above the elusive duikers who frequent this area.
Makuwa Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 7
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Makuwa Safari Lodge is a bushveld retreat located in the Greater Kruger area on a private game reserve that bustles with buffalo, plains game and bird activity. Idyllic accommodation in whitewashed houses with thatched roofs and broad patios offers sweeping views of the wilderness and the distant Drakensberg Mountains. Manicured lawns dotted with acacia, marula and fig trees surround the lodge, while all around the property untouched bushveld provides a perfect habitat for a wealth of predators, mammals and birdlife.
Fig Tree Bush Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: Kafue National Park
Property Group: Mukambi Safaris
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
Mukambi Safaris has a luxury bush camp called Fig Tree Bush Camp in an undiscovered part of Kafue National Park.
Predators like lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena are regular visitors as well as the wild dog who prey on the concentration of game.
The camp has 4 tented chalets on 3-meter high platforms above the ground, 3 of them giving a spectacular view over the Shishamba river and the 4th tent facing the plains, overlooking the watering hole in front of the infinity pool. At the lagoon in front of the boma, various animals can be spotted when they come to drink.
Simbambili Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Thornybush
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Set in the famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Simbambili has world-class game viewing opportunities. The managers, Mike and Tania, have been at Simbambili for over 10 years and ensure the lodge has a comfortable, sophisticated feel. We recently renovated the suites, which have been elegantly designed to blend in with the dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River.
Massive decks and the shaded sala beds are a guest favourite. We’re also extremely proud of our guides and trackers whose wealth of knowledge and passionate for what they do, continuously leave lasting impressions.
At the lodge, our guests are made to feel at home through the personal touches and calming nature of the setting, with many an hour spent on the main deck keeping an eye on the large waterhole and its ever-changing visitors just below.
Shiduli Private Game lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Karongwe Portfolio
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 25
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Against the backdrop of the grandiose Drakensberg Mountain Range lies Shiduli Private Game Lodge. This “home away from home” experience lends itself to a perfect family getaway, with children of all ages welcome.
Shiduli embodies grace and elegance, yet oozes unsurpassed warmth and hospitality. Guests can step into the relaxed ambience of the lodge with its lush indigenous garden dappled in shade, lounges with internet facilities, bar, enormous sparkling pool and thatched dining areas punctuated with original South African art.
Traversing over 9000 hectares of supreme and diverse vegetation, with its three perennial rivers and huge Jackelberry and Leadwood trees, Shiduli is home to the Big 5, as well as a wealth of other smaller creatures and bird species.
Manzili House
Country: Kenya
Destination: Nairobi
Property Group: New African Territories
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 6
Set in the leafy, quiet suburb of Karen/Langata, on the outskirts of Nairobi, within a stones throw or a lions roar from Nairobi National Park. Inspired by the distinctive Swahili architecture found throughout the Lamu archipelago, Manzili House is bespoke, unique and spacious. Beautifully decorated with elements of luxury, the houses sit nestled in nature allowing for total exclusivity and rejuvenation.
Manzili House comprises of two properties, the larger 4 bedroom house Manzili House, and the smaller 2 bedroom house, Manzili Ndoto. Both houses overlook the beautiful courtyard boasting a lush swimming pool for a cool off.
Easy access to the roof terraces means you can enjoy a sundowner with a view, under the shade of our acacia trees. Each of our meticulously designed rooms come with a private verandah and it’s own en suite bathroom. Rooms can be rented separately, as well as the option to rent either house exclusively.
Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Gooderson Leisure
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 21
Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge offers an unforgettable African bush experience. Zululand accommodation in the heart of South Africa. Meet up with zebra, warthog, giraffe, nyala, wildebeest and impala. Enjoy the abundant bird life. Explore the fantastic Nyala guided walking trail. With top Hluhluwe game reserves nearby you are in for an unforgettable game viewing experience. Zululand accommodation at its best.
Jabali Private House
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Property Group: Asilia Africa
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 3
An intimate, exclusive-use property surrounded by lofty, ancient baobab trees, Jabali Private House is perfect for families and friends. It has three bedrooms, a lounge and a dining area, plus a private pool, looking out over the dense forest that fringes the bordering Ikuka escarpment.
SleepOver Matoks
Country: South Africa
Destination: Limpopo
Property Group: SleepOver
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 30
Our rooms are configured as Twin Single (2 single beds), Double (Queen size bed) or Family rooms (Queen size bed and two single pull-out beds for children under 12 years old). Our rooms are fully air-conditioned, each with a patio overlooking our lush gardens. There are braai (BBQ) facilities on site, coffee bar / restaurant, secure parking and our units are serviced daily.
Xaoo Safari Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Independent
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
Inspired by the incredible breathtaking scenery and beauty of the biggest in-land delta in the world, the ‘Okavango Delta’. After the first visit to the Delta in 2016 with the family.
It was clear we had to showcase this to the whole world!!! It was also clear that conservation had to be top of the agenda including preserving the culture of the tribes who live and breathe the Delta.
The name Xaoo means ‘Buffalo’ in the native language of Sesarwa, comes from the frequent Buffalo visits to the nearby marshes of the Camp.
The Chalets
Xaoo Safari Camp is a tented camp, off of the tiny village of Xoxao in the Okavango Delta. The village is home to a diverse Batswana tribe which includes a combination of Basarwa, Bayei and Baherero natives. Situated seventeen kilometers west of Shorobe Village in to the heart of the eastern part of the Okavango Delta.
Six gorgeous luxury tented and raised chalets with a capacity of a maximum of three or four people per chalet (two adults and two children or 3 adults). The chalets are ideal for couples, small families, and friends. The chalets are well spaced apart ensuring privacy and a personal experience. An excellent place for your much-needed rest in between your activities. Chalets are in-suite and equipped with:
-Super-sized King size Bed or two ¾ beds (based on preference)
-Sleeper couch
-Indoor bath tub
-Outdoor shower
-Multiple socket charging point
-Hot water
Wild Life
The lagoon which is situated on the longest side of the property has an abundance interested small swamp animals e.g. fish, frogs, and these are a big attractant for those who feed on them.
Water-based and land activities are offered at Xaoo, and these are carried out just ten minutes away in a private concession that shares a border with the Moremi Game Reserve. The area boasts of an abundance of wildlife including but not limited to the Big five.
This private concession is a hidden gem, and guests get to experience very low volumes of tourists moving about, and therefore an intimate experience with nature. Activities include mokoro excursions, game viewing drive, walking safaris, cultural village tours, overnights on Island as well as at Khwai/Moremi, Elephant sanctuary tour, Helicopter scenic flights and massage spas.
Conservation
As a means of playing a part in conservation, the whole camp is solar powered. The vegetation in and around the lodge has largely been left as is with a view to preserve nature in its natural form. We fiercely protect and value everything from an ant to an elephant.
Giving Back
Xaoo Safari camp is situated off of the village of Xuxao with no more than 300 natives scattered in and around the NG35 concession. Our vision is to support this community with basic necessities in the areas of a) fresh water b) food suppliers c) and sustainable employment. Guests are invited and encouraged to leave any donation which can enable us to fulfil this noble cause.
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Country: Namibia
Destination: Kaokoland
Property Group: Sanctuary Retreats
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
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This tiny oasis of luxury is nestled in the heart of the deserted Kaokoland, ensuring a rare tranquil experience. The dramatic earth-coloured architecture perfectly suits the epic landscape.
The magnificent lodge sits atop the banks of the Hoarusib Riverbed and is an impeccably appointed base for your adventures, which include desert game drives with local guides, tracking black rhinos on foot, exploring the phenomenal clay castles and sipping sundowners as the sun sets over the dunes.
Jackalberry Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Thornybush
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
There’s just something about the location that makes you happy to sit back at our Jackalberry Lodge, listen to the sounds of the bush on a quiet afternoon and watch the light slowly change on the northern escarpment of the Drankensberg mountain range.
Nataly and Natasja will make you feel right at home, while Ocean’s infectious laugh rings throughout the Jackalberry lodge while also impressing you with his exhaustive knowledge of bird calls.
Jackalberry is a place to slow down and unwind while also mixing in the thrill of world-class game viewing. Overlook a nearby waterhole often visited by elephants (one of the big 5 safari animals) and antelope, guests can enjoy wildlife sightings, without having to leave the comfort of the main area.
Our hacienda has mottled shade for long, relaxed lunches, while our pool and firepit are also firm favorites with guests. Combined, all these elements create a special feeling at Jackalberry, that keep guests coming back time and again.
Camp Linyanti
Country: Botswana
Destination: Kwando, Linyanti and Selinda
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 5
Situated in one of Botswana's most precious and undiscovered wilderness areas is Camp Linyanti. A rustic, permanent tented camp with simple, African-inspired decor and an unapologetic emphasis on the wide-spanning views, attracting an abundance of wildlife.
Colina Verde
Country: Mozambique
Destination: Southern Coast Mozambique
Property Group: Independent
Style: Beach Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 7
Colina Verde is a 7 bedroom luxury beach villa on the spectacular and secluded Machangulo peninsula in southern Mozambique. Welcoming groups of up to 18 pax on an exclusive use basis, Colina Verde offers an ideal home to spend quality time with friends and family while also indulging in personal passions such as fishing, walking or sea kayaking. Colina Verde was built with families in mind and the bedrooms are all under one roof giving parents of younger children peace of mind and creating an atmosphere that is intimate while being expansive.
Pristine, deserted beaches that go on for miles, white sand dunes and dense coastal forest surround Colina Verde and allow exceptional privacy as well as plenty of opportunity for adventure. They offer a full range of privately guided activities from serene dhow cruises to high adrenalin fishing experiences.
Karongwe River Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Karongwe Portfolio
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
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At Karongwe River Lodge, a delicious food experience awaits you. Dining under the stars has never been so romantic as you enjoy our Pan African cuisine in a rustic outside Boma or, on alternate evenings, in the beautifully appointed dining room. To compliment your meal, choose from our extensive selection of top South African and imported beers and wine, together with a variety of spirits and soft drinks.
Spend the afternoon relaxing beside the pool or watching the game from your private deck before being whisked away on a late afternoon safari in an open game drive vehicle.
The enchanting view over the Makhutsi River is a natural treasure providing insight into the secret river life. The spacious lounge area leading onto a vast deck allows for endless opportunity to view elephant, as well as grazing antelope.
Busanga Plains Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: Kafue National Park
Property Group: Mukambi Safaris
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
The Plains Camp is the seasonal luxury bush camp of Mukambi Safaris located deep in the heart of the famous Busanga Plains in the north of beautiful Kafue National Park. The Busanga Plain is 720km2 of palm groves, papyrus-choked reed beds and lily-covered lagoons representing one of the few wetland wildernesses in the world − a place where authentic African wildlife thrives, and the safari experience is second to none.
A wide variety of species is found on the plains including Lion, Cheetah, African Buffalo, Hippopotamus, Oribi, Roan, Lechwe, Zebra and Blue Wildebeest. In addition, large numbers of elephants and 500 bird species are recorded.
The raised boma (communal area), with open campfire and dining area, is rustic, informal and overlooks the openness of the plains, only interrupted by tree studded islands where fig trees and wild date palms draw their nutrients from the remains of giant anthills. Relax and enjoy a refreshing dip in our pool or sunbathe on the wooden deck whilst overlooking the surrounding wetlands. A wooden viewing platform on stilts tucked away high up in the characteristic fig tree above the boma offers a breath-taking view directly onto the floodplain.
Busanga, a landscape so distinctive, it is like no other you will see in Africa. This is the Africa you have dreamt of and you can visit this unique area with Mukambi Safaris. It offers a real “home away from home” experience, where service is professional and friendly, yet unobtrusive.
Crayfish Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Whale Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Beach Lodge
The sparkling sea. The endless mountains. The diverse fynbos. You simply won’t know which way to turn as you soak up the incredible views from your patio at Crayfish Lodge, all while enjoying your luxurious and stylish room. And, where else in the world can you enjoy a shark viewing adventure in the morning, a coastal hike in the afternoon and a stroll on the beach as the sun sets?
Gooderson Natal Spa
Country: South Africa
Destination: KwaZulu-Natal - Battlefields
Property Group: Gooderson Leisure
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 83
Set in 550 hectares of beautiful KZN bushveld amongst giant Cambrian granite boulders that are millions of years old, the Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort has beautiful views over the Bivane River and abundant bird life.
Brenwin Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 17
Brenwin Guest House is situated on the slopes of Signal Hill in cosmopolitan Green Point.
We are close to the city centre and CTICC and just a ten minute walk from the V & A Waterfront and Green Point Stadium.
Umkumbe Bush Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
Resting comfortably under a canopy of indigenous trees in the southern stretches of the Sabi Sand, sits the inimitable and understated Umkumbe Bush Lodge. This luxury tented camp offers all the creature comforts from home, and is the first of its kind in the reserve. The build of the lodge is based on the idea of glamping, but with a luxurious twist.
Beacon House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: An African Anthology
Style: Apartment
Number of Rooms: 6
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Beacon House Luxury Apartments, a beautiful property situated on the famous Eastern Head of the popular seaside town of Knysna.
This multi-story building boasts 4 luxury apartments and 2 luxury double story penthouses all with spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon and the entrance to the Heads.
The four luxury apartments are situated on the first and second floor of the building, each apartment offer three bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with fridge, freezer, gas and electric hob, oven and microwave, a scullery with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, air conditioning and fans, a gas fireplace, HD television with the full bouquet of DSTV channels, spacious sun decks with patio furniture, sun loungers and Weber braai (barbeque), including free internet access in the living room of all apartments.
The two luxury penthouses have the same features as per the luxury apartments, however each penthouse offers four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, upstairs living area and are situated on the third and fourth floor of the building. Both the apartments and penthouses are designed for ultimate self-catering comfort and offer breath-taking views across the lagoon towards the beautiful Outeniqua mountains and the Knysna Heads.
Beacon House is the perfect hub from which guests can access everything that makes Knysna famous as a holiday destination. Explore this naturally rich and historically interesting area, or just relax on the quaint lagoon beach a mere 50 meters from your door step. A great spot for a lagoon swim and an enticing playground for building sandcastles with the children, explore rock pools and enjoy walks to spectacular viewpoints. Don’t feel like cooking? East Head Café, one of Knysna’s most popular restaurants, is our closest neighbour and serve a wide selection of delicious breakfasts and café lunches and is situated directly on the lagoon. Alternatively, there are a wide variety of restaurants situated within Knysna town and the popular waterfront, a 15minute drive from Beacon House.
Some of the activities on offer in the area include boat cruises to the heads, hiking and walking trails, canopy tours, gorge swings, pristine bathing beaches and much more.
Shongwe Oasis
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Victoria Falls
Property Group: Shongwe
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 19
Exclusivity, quality, and tranquility are at the heart of what Shongwe Oasis provides. The newly-opened sister lodge to the award-winning Shongwe Lookout, Oasis is an adults-only retreat complete with an on-site spa, jacuzzi, sit-in infinity pool, and a restaurant and bar area.
Situated only 2 kilometres from the majestic Victoria Falls, Oasis is exactly what the name suggests; a haven of relaxation in the heart of our beautiful town.
Victoria Falls’ first adults-only lodge offers 19 luxuriously furnished rooms set amongst stunning tropical gardens.
Head to our spa for a couple’s massage, bathing therapy, or on-site beauty care, sit back and sip your favourite cocktail in our infinity pool, or just enjoy a quiet moment in our jacuzzi before you head to dinner at our open-air restaurant.
Best of all do it knowing that you are contributing to our town and the region.
Shongwe Oasis is a proud member of Africa’s Eden, a not-for-profit collaborative company comprised of 400 members across Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Together, we work towards promoting our region, and supporting local charities, conservation organisations, and small, local businesses on the periphery of tourism.
Karoo Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Samara Karoo Reserve
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Encircled by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Karoo Lodge sits in complete serenity with its wild surrounds.
The lovingly renovated farmhouse lies on the first property purchased by Samara’s founders in 1997. Combining modern day comforts with a rustic and welcoming feel, Karoo Lodge is the perfect place to relax and allow the tranquillity of the Karoo to envelop you – on the wide verandah in summer or by the cosy fire in winter. With 9 suites of varying sizes, Karoo Lodge caters for individual travellers, couples, families and small groups.
Graceland Eco Retreat
Country: South Africa
Destination: Limpopo
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
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Bordering on the forests and plantations of Magoebaskloof and the Woodbush Forest Reserve, Graceland Eco Retreat offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a unique type of Mountain Bushveld overlooking the Kudu River Valley.
Graceland Eco Retreat is situated roughly 50km North-East of Polokwane and is ideal for hiking and birding enthusiasts as it is famous for its unique birdlife.
We offer an opportunity to view a variety of game including our Giraffes named Elvis, Priscilla, Lisa-Marie, and their children born on the farm named Tennessee, Nashville and little Phoenix. There are also Kudu, Impala, Klipspringer, Mountain Reedbuck, Bushbuck, and more that you may catch a glimpse of whilst hiking, enjoying your morning coffee or sundowners on one of our terraces or pergolas with a view of the valley.
Graceland Eco Retreat is totally off the grid and uses solar power for all lights and geysers without compromising on any creature comforts. Solar-powered USB stations are available to charge cell phones and tablets and all units have a 220v outlet.
As an Eco Retreat no loud noise, music or parties are allowed.
We regret no person under 16 years old is accommodated and no pets are allowed due to the wild game on the farm.
Although we offer a 24-hour WIFI connection the cell phone signal quality fluctuates, something we aim to enjoy along with no television.
Your hosts Anders and Douglas will ensure that your stay at Graceland Eco Retreat will be a memorable, relaxing, and exciting experience.
Place on the Bay
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Independent
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 21
At Place on the Bay guests can experience the magnificent beaches of the Atlantic seaboard, breath-taking and undisturbed views of the ocean and its palm-fringed beach. Many quality beachfront restaurants are within easy walking distance.
Mhlati Guest Cottages
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 5
Travel Accommodation & Bed and Breakfast (B&B) near the Kruger National Park, Malelane, Mpumalanga South Africa.
We are situated in the secluded village of Mhlatikop, home of the Big Five and sugar cane country! All rooms are serviced daily.
The Malelane Gate of the world-renowned Kruger National Park is 2kms from our front door and for the golfing enthusiast,
Malelane Golf Club and Leopard Creek Golf Estate, the finest golf course in the country, is but a chip and a putt away!
SleepOver Kruger Gate
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: SleepOver
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 30
Our rooms are configured as Twin Single (2 single beds), Double (Queen size bed) or Family rooms (Queen size bed and two single pull-out beds for children under 12 years old). Our rooms are fully air-conditioned, each with a patio overlooking our lush gardens. There are braai (BBQ) facilities on site, a coffee bar / restaurant, secure parking and our units are serviced daily.
Antbear Eco Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Drakensberg
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 15
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Antbear Lodge is situated in the Drakensberg region of KwaZulu Natal near to Giants Castle. What makes our lodge particularly special is that we offer accommodation in a luxury cave. This is an accommodation unit built under a rock. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck with hammock chairs and a spectacular view of the Drakensberg Mountains. This is a luxury eco experience. The cave is cozy and comfortable with features like a Jacuzzi spa bath and a fireplace and even has rock art on its walls.
We also offer a private dining experience where we setup a table on the deck of your cave and you dine by candlelight under the stars.
Antbear Lodge is one of those smaller owner run establishments with 15 accommodation units as either Mountain View suites or Garden view suites.
Sustainability and responsible tourism are a huge part of the ethos of our lodge and we subscribe as much as possible to the farm to plate concept. We cook all our meals from scratch and have our own organic vegetable garden. We have our own chickens for eggs, cows for milk and bake our own bread and we even make our own cheese.
Antbear Lodge also offers horse trails ideally suited to beginners. Hot air balloon flights that launch from the lawn in front of the lodge and our newest attraction is our star gazing hammock camp where we tell the Zulu stories of the stars.
The area offers a lot with spectacular hiking trails with dramatic views and waterfalls. And then there is the spectacular bushman rock art where you can see some of the best examples in the world.
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Islands
Property Group: Wellworth Hospitality Collection
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 84
Discover Zanzibar Beach Resort where friendship begins, true hospitality has always been the fabric of the Resort. Situated on the south-west coast of Zanzibar, contiguous to the beautiful Indian Ocean and flawless white sandy beach; only ten minutes from the historic exotic Swahili Stone Town and five minutes from the International Airport. The Resort is set in a magical hand-picked stunning location with gorgeous landscaped gardens. It is a beautiful spot to watch some of the most magnificent sunsets.
Khwai Lediba
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: African Bush Camps
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 7
African Bush Camps is excited to announce the opening of Khwai Lediba, a luxury tented safari camp located along the banks of the Khwai River in the Khwai Concession of Botswana.
Indulge in a breathtaking African safari experience at Khwai Lediba, where you’ll witness the incredible wildlife of Moremi National Park, the oldest protected section of the Okavango Delta. Imagine spotting lions, leopards, elephants, and giraffes roaming free in their natural habitat, all while immersed in the beauty of the African wilderness.
At Khwai Lediba, you’ll have access to an array of thrilling activities such as morning, afternoon, and night game drives, as well as walking and moroko safaris (depending on water levels), allowing you to get up close and personal with the incredible wildlife of the region.
As part of the African Bush Camps Foundation’s community empowerment projects, you’ll also have the chance to visit the nearby Khwai village preschool and witness the positive impact of purpose-led travel firsthand.
So, if you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure, Khwai Lediba offers a safari experience like no other!
SleepOver Moria
Country: South Africa
Destination: Limpopo
Property Group: SleepOver
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 30
Our rooms are configured as Twin Single (2 single beds), Double (Queen size bed) or Family rooms (Queen size bed and two single pull-out beds for children under 12 years old). Our rooms are fully air-conditioned, each with a patio overlooking our lush gardens. There are braai (BBQ) facilities on site, a coffee bar / restaurant, secure parking and our units are serviced daily.
Kings Walden Garden Manor
Country: South Africa
Destination: Limpopo
Property Group: Independent
Style: Country House
Number of Rooms: 6
This century-old heritage home and garden has a powerful spirit, a gentle soul and some of the best views in Limpopo.
Come rest awhile beneath our famous lightning tree. This is where people fall in love and make friends, where conversations happen and memories are made.
You’ll be welcomed by the friendly Kings Walden team, led by hotelier Brett Hilton-Barber, whose family has owned this property since 1904.
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Madikwe Game Reserve
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, situated in the western side of the 75 000 hectare, Big Five, malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province. As its name suggests, Motswiri Private Safari Lodge is an exclusive lodge offering guests a personal bush experience, which is impossible to replicate in larger concerns. The lodge offer some of the best views in Madikwe as well as the tranquil feeling given by the mature trees (mostly Leadwoods) under which the lodge’s main building, five luxury bush villas and the Luxury Family Villa nestle.
Baobab Ridge Private Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 7
Baobab Ridge lies within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and offers guests an up-market, comfortable, authentic and affordable wilderness experience. This small and intimate private lodge with only seven private suites sleeps a maximum of 16 guests, giving a feeling of serenity, far away from the masses.
The lodge can also be booked exclusively, giving our guests the ultimate private luxury safari. As a part of the Greater Kruger National Park, the Klaserie has no fences between it and the Kruger and can offer guests the full Kruger Park experience in open game viewers. The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and its neighbour - the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - are known for their excellent game viewing.
Family owned and run, the lodge is a home away from home and prides itself on its relaxed, family atmosphere, wide smiles and friendly, welcoming staff. Situated within easy reach of the suites, the main lodge features a bar and lounge area, small TV room with satellite television and DVD player, free WiFi, outdoor terraces, guest bathrooms, a large dining room and an office.
Outdoors there is a comfortable open-air boma area with a fireplace. The swimming pool overlooks the surrounding bush and a small waterhole. The lodge is accessible to wheelchairs and is fully fenced from larger wildlife to ensure your safely.
Guests have full use of the indoor and outdoor living areas and all facilities.
Zululand Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
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Watch the sunset over the African bush from our deck. Enjoy a bush walk along the banks of the Msineni River, spend time bird watching in the riverene forest or enjoy the wildlife in one of the surrounding big five game reserves.
Zululand Lodge is located on a private wildlife concession bordering Phinda Game Reserve and offers tented, en-suite accommodation for up to 18 guests. Situated close to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the coastal town of St Lucia.
The Three Boutique Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 18
Old and new meet in perfect harmony at The Three Boutique Hotel, with the conversion of this beautiful National Monument building into a stylish and affordable 18-bedroom 4 star rated Boutique hotel in the heart of Cape Town.
The Three Boutique Hotel fills the gap between a too-homely guest house and an impersonal hotel; it's exactly the right balance of chic surroundings, 4-star facilities and friendly service. The Three is modern and sophisticated Cape Town hotel accommodation with an historic heart in a trendy part of Cape Town.
It offers free Wifi throughout, air conditioning, spacious bedrooms with flatscreen TVs and en-suite bathrooms. A columned terrace tiled in traditional black and white wraps around the house leading to the designer swimming pool and outdoor lounge. The rooftop deck adds another dimension for sunbathing and sunset drinks, with unparalleled views of Cape Town’s three iconic mountains; Table Mountain, Lions Head and Devil’s Peak, after which The Three is named.
umSisi House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 5
umSisi House is an exclusive-use country house villa in the Kruger Lowveld region of South Africa offering a personal service that only a small, privately owned and managed, five-star gourmet getaway can provide. We are the perfect 5 Star Private Group Accommodation Kruger.
The house only caters for private groups (between 4 and 10 people) and offers a choice of rates to include dinner, bed and breakfast or full board.
umSisi House is ideally located in the Jock of the Bushveld Conservancy between White River and the Numbi Gate entrance to the renowned Kruger National Park (just 20 minutes away). We also offer easy access to the scenic Panorama Route and the many adventure activities available in the Kruger Lowveld region.
With panoramic views of Legogote and Masoyi village, guests enjoy beautiful gardens, majestic trees, abundant birdlife, walking trails, a relaxing jacuzzi, inviting swimming pool, enormous veranda, stunning interiors, free WiFi and extensive library when at home.
Sibuya Bush Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Sibuya Game Reserve
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 4
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Sibuya’s Bush Lodge is set in a pristine wilderness paradise. After departing from Reception in Kenton-on-Sea and enjoying a unique boat cruise up the Kariega Estuary, Bush Lodge guests have a short transfer from the River by game drive vehicle to the Lodge.
Boschendal
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 84
We’ve got a great selection of luxury wine farm accommodation, ranging from the historical Herbert Baker-designed Cottage 1685, to beautifully restored farm cottages in the Orchards. With an emphasis on stylish simplicity, our cottages are ideal for authentic farm living with a contemporary feel.
With access to this historic wine farm, our in-house guests get to savour the best of farm living. Join our experience guides on a walking farm tour or explore our guided hiking trails that take you through orchards and mountain fynbos. We have world-class mountain biking and hiking trails to explore, wine tasting to enjoy, beautiful dams to swim in and plenty of opportunities to sit back, relax and breathe in the splendour of nature.
We offer a variety of outdoor family activities to choose from. Young farm explorers seeking an authentic farm experience can join our outdoor experience. Kids aged 5 – 14 years have the chance to enjoy a fun outdoor farm experience under the leadership and professional guidance of our Tree House team while you get time to unwind and take a well-deserved break.
Kloof Street Hotel & The Sanctuary Restaurant
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 66
As its name suggests, Kloof Street Hotel is situated in the popular Kloof Street, located close to Cape Town central. Whilst one of the larger properties in our portfolio, this spacious beauty still manages to hold on to the boutique feel that all Lion Roars properties are known and loved for.
The ground floor has a restaurant and a coffee shop to get your day started on the right note. It also has a shared working space and conference facilities, for those who need to be online, even when they are offline. Strikingly natural in decor and vibrant in personality, this theme carries up to the sunny rooftop deck with its bar, pool, loungers and outside tables for those who'd prefer to dine al fresco. With its lush greenery, loungers, and an ice-cold Pina Colada in hand, you could be forgiven for thinking you were somewhere tropical, and not in the very heart of Cape Town.
Kloof Street Hotel's rooms are modern and all maintain the signature Lion Roars style - earthy and natural materials, light and airy, with comfort in mind above all else. The show-stopper rooms have to be the two exclusive and spacious Presidential Suites on the top floor, which both offer all the mod-cons and space you could need, as well as those trademark views of Cape Town's skyline and breathtaking mountains.
The other rooms available are our Pods, Luxury Rooms, Luxury Suites and our Luxury View Suites, some with terraces.
SleepOver Komatipoort
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: SleepOver
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 30
Our rooms are configured as Twin Single (2 single beds), Double (Queen size bed) or Family rooms (Queen size bed and two single pull-out beds for children under 12 years old). Our rooms are fully air-conditioned, each with a patio overlooking our lush gardens. There are braai (BBQ) facilities on site, coffee bar / restaurant, secure parking and our units are serviced daily.
Wildtrack Safaris Eco Lodge
Country: Botswana
Destination: Chobe National Park
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
Wildtrack Safaris Eco Lodge is a private and exclusive lodge that offers more than just a bush safari. Uniquely situated in the center of the newly formed Kavango-Zambezi Trans frontier Conservation Area (the largest of its kind in the world), this choice destination not only combines luxury with fantastic food and personalised service – but also offers one the opportunity to experience ‘first-hand’ the peaceful and dynamic cultures of the ‘Batswana’.
The ‘experience’ of staying at Wildtrack Safaris Eco lodge is centered around an ethos that is eco-orientated. Having proudly received the highest eco-tourism rating by the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO), Wildtrack Safaris Eco lodge endeavors to incorporate this ethos not only in the running of the lodge but how one experiences this little piece of paradise. This ‘eco-ethos’ distinguishes this lodge as it offers, in addition to the safari experience, the opportunity to live, taste and view the rich and diverse cultural environment of Botswana.
This is best illustrated in their authentic cultural tours within the village of Pandamatenga, where one can interact with the locals, whilst helping to promote sustainable development within the community through participating in outreach and education initiatives.
At Wildtrack Safaris Eco lodge a true experience of Africa is combined with a little bit of luxury to ensure you unwind, recharge and make valuable memories of your African bush experience.
Lush Private Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Sun City and Pilanesberg
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
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Lush is a Lupini family-owned and managed boutique private game lodge, set within the Black Rhino Reserve of the greater Pilanesberg National Park and run on Italian hospitality, offering luxury accommodation, dining, and safari experiences.
Saseka Tented Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Thornybush
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
Saseka feels very much like a shining jewel in our Thornybush crown. After years of coming to this bend in the Monwana River to celebrate special occasions we finally decided to build something as remarkable as the setting feels.
With visionary designers, Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, leading the way we’ve managed to create a lodge that has a strikingly unique layout and finds a superb balance between cutting-edge design, classical style and feeling connected to the outside environment.
The main area has a large, tiered deck with a broad view of the riverbed and a cleverly designed roof that mimics the dappled light of a tree canopy. This is where we love to meet with our guests for a drink or a meal, share stories and listen to the afternoon breeze bringing the surrounding trees to life.
Away from the soothing tones of the main area, our guests stay in nine luxurious tented suites with stylish interiors, sweeping decks, private pools and uninterrupted views of the seasonal Monwana riverbed. The Leadwood Villa offers a sole-use option within the lodge, perfect for small groups and families.
The Capital Mirage
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 72
Situated in the uber-trendy De Waterkant area, The Capital Mirage gives you the ideal opportunity to enjoy the incomparable Cape Town lifestyle.
And if the Instagrammable views of Table Mountain and the city skyline aren’t enough, you’re only a few minutes away from the V&A Waterfront, the Cape Quarter, Seapoint and many other attractions that have helped make Cape Town the best city in the world for 4 years running.
If a night out on the town isn’t quite your speed, you can always enjoy the seasonal splash pool or Snooker Lounge. If you fancy dinner, we have two on independent site restaurants, or room service if you’d prefer to put your feet up in one of our luxury hotel rooms or apartments.
Cape Town truly has it all. And the only thing The Capital Mirage can’t give you, is enough time to enjoy it all.
Chrislin African Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Situated in the heart of malaria-free Addo, 12km from the main gate of the Addo Elephant National Park, and close to the many private reserves of the Greater Addo region. Chrislin Addo Lodge is a tranquil retreat surrounded by Addo citrus farms in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
The tranquil Eastern Cape setting is described as paradise, by nature and bird lovers alike. Explore one of the many nearby Addo game reserves, or spend time relaxing alongside the pool and in the lounging lapa. Emphasis is placed on friendly service, comfort and delicious South African food. Attention to detail blends with true African decor and style, reflected in Chrislin’s unique natural architecture.
The Eastern Cape and Addo Elephant Park offers some of the best nature and game viewing opportunities in South Africa. Experience in-house Addo Elephant Park game drives in an open safari vehicle and river birdwatching safaris with the knowledgeable, qualified guides whose passion for the Addo Elephant Park & surrounds is inherent and infectious.
Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Seronera
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Wellworth Hospitality Collection
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 9
The Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Seronera is located 14kms from the Seronera HQ / Airstrip, and lies right in the Heart of Central Serengeti. It is located on a spectacular and secluded location perched atop the slopes of Makoma Hills overlooking the magnificent Makoma plains (which is famous for its large numbers of resident Cheetas) and the Thatch Kopjes (famous for its large Makoma Prides of resident Lions). The location also boasts all year game and a large population of wildcats - who are drawn to the huge concentration of prey in and around the area.
Duke's Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Natural Selection
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
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For more than 30 years, Jack’s Camp has been an icon of African safaris, pioneering under-canvas luxury on the fringes of Botswana’s ethereal Makgadikgadi Pans. Now the adventurous spirit of Jack Bousfield ventures into new territory, with the opening of Duke’s Camp in the magical wilderness of the northern Okavango Delta.
While Jack’s has long taken its cue from the desert, Duke’s Camp draws its inspiration from the crystal-clear channels of the Okavango Delta, which wind sinuously around this permanent camp.
This landmark new camp is named in honour of Sarefo ‘Duke’ Sarefo, the custodian of this bountiful piece of wilderness. Duke was born 80 years ago on the very island that the camp now occupies, and his ancestral roots run deep into these sandy soils.
Pitched on raised wooden decks beneath a canopy of ebony and leadwood trees, the luxurious safari tents offer an unforgettable under-canvas adventure in the midst of this remarkable World Heritage Site. With expert guides honed in the bushcraft and lore of the Delta, there are few better ways to discover this wild landscape.
Duke’s Camp is a striking new safari destination set on a vast concession rich in game and natural beauty, and it lies waiting to be discovered.
7th Street Guesthouse
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 12
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7th Street Guesthouse is an elegant guest house in the heart of Melville. Located in a quiet cul de sac, on the corner of 7th Street and 7th Avenue, at the bottom of 7th Street village and overlooking the Melville Koppies. This beloved bohemian little village in the mids of Johannesburg has recently been voted by TimeOut Worldwide as one of the top 50 suburbs to visit. 7th Street Guesthouse provides home comforts for pilgrims, tourists and business travellers alike. What makes 7th Street a unique experience? It is the outdoor patio, sipping cocktails as the sun dips beneath the Koppies. It is the private entrance and manicured gardens appointed to most of our rooms, that is such a welcome change for the frequent flyer. It is the vibrant common-room at night and the personal attention that every one of our guests deserves… It is the pulsing night-life, just a few blocks away, and the small bespoke bookshops and bakeries housed in the National Heritage buildings that make up the central village of Melville.
SleepOver Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: SleepOver
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 30
Our rooms are configured as Twin Single (2 single beds), Double (Queen size bed) or Family rooms (Queen size bed and two single pull-out beds for children under 12 years old). Our rooms are fully air-conditioned, each with a patio overlooking our lush gardens. There are braai (BBQ) facilities on site, a coffee bar / restaurant, secure parking and our units are serviced daily.
Gooderson Kloppenheim Country Estate
Country: South Africa
Destination: Panorama Route
Property Group: Gooderson Leisure
Style: Country House
Number of Rooms: 10
Enjoy country accommodation at its best!
There are 3 stylish conference rooms, a wedding venue, private dining room, breakfast terrace, colonial style lounge, library, pub and restaurant, and a wellness centre. The energetic can enjoy 6 trout dams, hiking trails, archery, volleyball, mountain bike trails, horse rides, tennis and swimming.
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve is situated in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on the outskirts of the town of Pongola. The town lies to the south of Swaziland and is the perfect link between the Kruger National Park and Durban.
The Reserve is in a remote area, providing the required isolation that has been dictated by the current Covid 19 virus protocols. In addition, the lodge offers only eight luxury suites limiting the number of guests to the Reserve – yet another positive during these unusual times.
Pakamisa guarantees that all Covid protocols are strictly adhered to, and our staff have been fully briefed and trained.
Despite the difficult times that the world is facing, time stands still in the bush. Peace and quiet are our normal and nothing can beat a holiday in the African veld. Pakamisa offers a range of activities and our speciality is horseback safaris. We are happy to accommodate both novice and experienced riders; with height and weight restrictions for the rider.
SEVEN Villa Hotel & Spa
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 60
SEVEN Villa Hotel 7 Spa is set in a lush secret garden, a natural sanctuary tucked away in the centre of lively Sandton. Our inner-city retreat inspires the feeling of living amongst nature, while being less than seven minutes away from cosmopolitan shopping and restaurant destinations.
SEVEN is a unique urban escape that is perfect for all those must have luxuries. Our superior suites and private villas offer specialised lifestyle services and all the attentive comforts you need while still creating a sense of untouched seclusion.
Our five-star hotel & spa delivers on a superb experience. Everything is taken care of, all that’s left to do is take seven seconds of pause to immerse yourself in it all.
Matemwe Retreat
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Islands
Property Group: Asilia Africa
Style: Beach Lodge
Number of Rooms: 4
The four elegant villas that make up the Retreat are set high in the palm trees with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views.
With its secluded location and dedicated private butler, the Retreat is considered one of the most exclusive choices of accommodation on Zanzibar Island.
If you are looking for pure escapism, these villas – which combine the spirit of Zanzibar with the highest standards of comfort – were designed for you.
The Woodlands at Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
Country: Zambia
Destination: Livingstone
Property Group: Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
Style: Tented Lodge
Number of Rooms: 3
A little woodland camp, where impala and bushbuck graze and birds drink at the waterholes. This is a wild space where you sit around the evening fire listening to the sounds of nature. And you don’t leave your tent at night in case you inadvertently meet Mr Hippo grazing your personal lawn - you just wake up in the morning and look out and think was he really so close?. Imagine!
We are privileged to have wild woodlands where an abundant supply of water attracts birds and small mammals. Impala and bushbuck graze here, and a wide variety of birds find safety for feeding, drinking, nesting.
We created The Woodlands for birders who want peace and quiet to sit among the trees and observe, but it’s proved so popular that we have opened it to those wanting that special wilderness feeling without sacrificing comfort and luxury.
Guests have the service of a butler/groundsman/guard 24/7. Breakfast is served on the Woodlands lounge veranda where you can also keep cool in the heat of the day, invite friends made at the lodge for a surprise drink, or just sit and watch the birds go by.
​The Waterberry restaurant, sun decks and swimming pool, all used by Woodlanders, are a short walk down sandy paths.
Our tents are hugely popular with guests loving the wild experience, but also loving the luxury furnishings, the fully fitted dressing rooms and en suite bathrooms and the private verandas surrounded by individual gardens.
​Tents are double or twin, with seating inside and out and plenty of storage for
clothes and luggage. This super little hideaway is perfect for relaxing and is also available for exclusive use.
Samburu Elephant Lodge
Country: Kenya
Destination: Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
We are a privately owned 16 (bed) lodge, within the heart of Samburu National Reserve. Perched on the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River, it offers a plethora of wildlife, fauna, flora and traditional Samburu customs. We take pride in providing you with a genuine African Safari, from start to finish. Managed and run by the traditional Samburu people, with a passion for working with each other to help better the community, within which they were so lovingly raised. Samburu Elephant Lodge prides itself on working together with these communities to provide a solid and sustainable future.
Situated along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river, comprised of 4 luxury villas and 6 deluxe villas, with more on the way, sits the beautiful Samburu Elephant lodge, aptly named for the beautiful lumbering Elephants that visit the river to quench their thirst and have a play in the river. Samburu Elephant Lodge, also prides itself on the wonderfully set our swimming pool, where you can swim with uninterrupted views of the Ewaso Nyrio River. Our Conference center holds up to 60 people, and can be used for various other functions. Our restaurant prides itself on its light, but plentiful cuisine, with multiple area’s in which for you to dine.
With free Wifi in all areas, providing you with communication to the outside world, where sharing your stay with us, become life stories filled with glorious memories that stay close to your heart for years to come.
A fully stocked bar, let’s you relax with a gin and tonic, or thirst-quencher, after a long day admiring all of what Samburu National Reserve can offer you.
Crater Safari Lodge
Country: Uganda
Destination: Kibale National Park
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 21
The well-appointed Crater Safari Lodge is situated in a prime location on a hill overlooking the second largest crater lake in Uganda. The views from the lodge are breath taking, and the 21 rooms (deluxe chalets or standard cabanas) either have a full or partial view of the crater lake below. Close to the lodge is the famous Kibale National Park, home of the chimp trekking safari. The national park protects the lush and dense evergreen rain forest, which is the natural habitat to chimpanzee. Chimp trekking, outdoor activities and numerous cultural activities in the immediate area can be booked during your stay.
Fothergill Island
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Lake Kariba (Zimbabwe)
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 10
With the exquisite backdrop of Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park, Fothergill Island is a magnificent haven where travellers to this part of the Zimbabwe landscape will experience an African safari with a difference. The stunning vistas are an open invitation to embark on a journey of discovery of the continent’s second-largest lake and the amazing conservation success story of Matusadona. Take to the water on a boating safari for encounters with elephants, buffalos, hippos and ensuing predators, or dip a line in the water for exhilarating tiger fishing. Add the ultra-luxurious suites, that also make provision for families, and travel dreams do indeed come true on Fothergill Island.
Becks Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Karongwe Portfolio
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
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Becks Safari Lodge, combines luxe living and innovative design with a deep appreciation for the South African bushveld. Setting this new intimate and exclusive safari lodge aside is its owners strong philosophies on community development and environmental sustainability, paired with a passionate and dedicated team of staff.
De Oude Kraal
Country: South Africa
Destination: Free State
Property Group: Independent
Style: Country House
Number of Rooms: 23
De Oude Kraal is near Bloemfontein on a 6th generation Merino sheep farm, in the Free State, allowing you to experience the best of a country lifestyle. Every aspect of De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa – De Oude Kraal Fine Dining Restaurant; the Pamper Spa, the luxurious Garden rooms and suites as well as the Merino Standard Farm Rooms (Semi-self catering); the Wedding and Function Venue; Feast – the daily a la carte restaurant; De Skaap Kraal Shop and various Outdoor Activities – are inspired by a love for all things native to the Free State. We are located near Bloemfontein 35km south of Bloemfontein on the N1, exit 153, 6km off the N1.
Shikwari Nature Reserve
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
The reserve offers two camps namely Shikwari Suites 4 Star TGCSA Graded & the rustic Pangolin Rondavels. Situated on the reserve close to Kruger Park & the Panorama Route.
The reserve is home to Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Kudu, Impala, Nyala, Waterbuck, Bush Buck, Duiker. Steenbok & Ostrich plus many birds.
Enjoy friendly relaxed service in amazing surroundings. Dinner & full Breakfast is offered at the Shikwari Suites and Pangolin Rondavels have an option of B&B or DBB include in the rate. All meals are served al fresco on the Shikwari Suites veranda or deck boma.
Enjoy our friendly service in amazing surroundings.
Usangu Expedition Camp
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Ruaha National Park
Property Group: Asilia Africa
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
Set on the outskirts of the Usangu floodplains, deep in the remote southern corner of Ruaha National Park, Usangu Expedition Camp offers an immersive, conservation driven experience for the adventurous traveller. The camp offers a wide variety of included activities alongside access to ongoing research projects in the Douglas Bell Eco Research Station. For those looking to further enhance this unique experience, there are customised conservation activities tailored to specific interests. With only four beautifully designed tents and full en suite facilities, Usangu Expedition Camp offers an intimate and unforgettably authentic safari experience.
Sefapane Lodge & Safaris
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 51
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Set in 9 hectares of tropical gardens, our lush oasis just 1 kilometre from Kruger National Park’s Phalaborwa gate offers a range of value-for-money accommodation and activity options for guests travelling for work, with friends or as a family.
We’ve spent almost three decades perfecting the art of hospitality in Ba-Phalaborwa and introduced thousands of visitors to the beautiful Limpopo Province, from Kruger National Park’s wildlife, to the diverse people of Limpopo and its varied landscapes and attractions. Let us welcome you!
The Capital Mbombela
Country: South Africa
Destination: Panorama Route
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 150
Sophisticated, the ultimate luxury destination for upscale experiences. A showcase of smart functionality, this hotel features modern and open design. The Capital Mbombela transplants the signature Capital aesthetic and hospitality to Mpumalanga’s capital city. Our goal with the hotel is to create a significant social hub for business travellers, leisure seekers, the local community and international visitors to gather. Guests can plan their visit around one of our many food, cocktail, music and social events. This is THE place to close deals, mix and mingle in style.
Enjoy characteristically sleek design, and thanks to its enviable location next to i’langa Mall the hotel not only gives direct access to shopping but also is in the heart of business, close to the stadium for all the major sports events and is the gateway to exploring this stunning region.
Duikersdrift Winelands Country Escape
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Country House
Number of Rooms: 5
Duikersdrift is a working farm in the age-old Cape tradition, with a small vineyard and olive orchard and paddocks with horses, donkeys, cows and amazing birdlife. Being surrounded by mountain wilderness, there are also a number of wild animal species that call the farm home. Visitors to the Guesthouse are treated to gorgeous mountain views, laid back farm-style living, and a range of on- and off-site activities that will cater to most interests…
The Bush House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Madikwe Game Reserve
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
The Bush House lies in the western region of the 75 000 hectare, big five, malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve. An old farmhouse, which has been converted into a luxury lodge, the 6 large suites ensure privacy. Owned and managed by Gordon and Sue Morrison, service is second to none. The Bush House welcomes families, friends and honeymooners alike. There’s room for everyone. Big sprawling lawns and luscious gardens roll out towards the large waterhole in front of the lodge, which is frequented daily by game coming down for a drink. The Bush House boasts the original underground hide in Madikwe Game Reserve. It should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Camp Mana
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
Camp Mana offers the quintessential Zimbabwe safari experience with its status as a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts, whether it be behind the lens of a camera, from the vantage point in a canoe or on foot. Between April and November, this solar-powered 12-bed seasonal safari tented camp on the bank of the Zambezi River in the Mana Pools National Park delivers spectacular sightings of elephants, wild dogs and lions, some from the comfort of the dining area. Here guests take a walk on the wild side in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, connected to the natural world, without missing out on creature comforts like a hot shower. Camp Mana has the perfect blend of old-world charm and understated elegance to ensure a most memorable African safari.
KwaMbili Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
KwaMbili Game Lodge provides an authentic safari experience at an affordable price. KwaMbili is situated in the Thornybush Game Reserve near Hoedspruit, within the Greater Kruger area. The reserve is home to the Big Five as well as an abundance of other game and bird species. This means good sightings – as you will see from our Guest Reviews. KwaMbili means “Place of Two”.
Our knowledgeable rangers will introduce you to the tracks, movements, sights and sounds which give you a window into the secrets of the African bush. We offer game drives with trained ranger and tracker in open 4×4 vehicles.
A shaded camp hide allows safe observation of animals drinking at the nearby waterhole, or at the dam further away. The secluded swimming pool provides a relaxing spot for cooling off on warm days. Décor throughout the lodge is inspired by the film Out of Africa, based on Karen Blixen’s autobiography, starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep.
Montusi Mountain Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Drakensberg
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 16
Montusi Mountain Lodge offers genuine hospitality in the tranquility of one of the most beautiful settings in Southern Africa.
Come discover space, luxury and tranquility when you visit Montusi. Witness the natural splendour and romantic ambience of this Northern Drakensberg haven.
Situated midway between Johannesburg and Durban, Montusi Mountain Lodge is one of the few destinations with a panoramic vista of the Drakensberg’s most famous feature, the Amphitheatre escarpment.
Join us and enjoy the beautiful Drakensberg mountains from a luxury setting where you can be as active or relaxed as you choose.
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge
Country: The Kingdom of Eswatini
Destination: Piggs Peak
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge is nestled in the dramatic mountain landscape of north-west Swaziland, amid tumbling waterfalls and lush natural forests. It is a favourite destination for discerning travellers and nature lovers seeking a romantic and revitalising hideaway in a setting of stunning natural beauty. The Ecolodge is designed to maximize the experience of our special environment, and to ensure that we fully live up to our motto of "Peace, Privacy, Paradise".
The accommodation is set in spacious gardens with running streams, ponds and waterways. A maximum of 28 guests have the choice of luxury beehive huts with spectacular valley views, well-equipped self-catering cottages with large private gardens facing the rugged Gobolondo Mountain or safari tents on decks tucked in the natural forest above the river.
Our distinctive, spacious a-la-carte Driftwood Restaurant offers a diverse menu and extensive list of quality wines. You will be served fresh home-cooked meals by our attentive and friendly staff who personify Swazi warmth and charm.
The Phophonyane Falls Nature Reserve falls within the Barberton Centre of Plant Endemism and protects the rich biodiversity of the increasingly threatened middleveld habitat. Besides its rich botanical diversity, the 600 ha reserve is home to a remarkable 240 species of birds and some of the world's most interesting geological features. Walk along the magical forested trails and hear the mysterious hoot of the scarlet and emerald feathered narina trogon, the curious whistle of the red duiker, and bark of the elusive bushbuck. Rest and breathe the revitalizing air of the legendary Phophonyane waterfalls and cascades which tumble over several kilometres of beautifully exposed ancient gneiss, the world's oldest rock (formed over 3.6 billion years ago).
Phophonyane is 70 kms south of the Kruger National Park's Malelane Gate, and strategically located for independent travellers visiting the KNP and eastern Mpumalanga, and the attractions of northern KwaZulu-Natal such as Isimangaliso Wetland Park, St. Lucia, Hluhluwe-Mfolozi, and Kosi Bay and Sodwana Bay.
Head Over Hills
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Independent
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 8
Head Over Hills is a 5 star boutique hotel situated on the edge of the iconic Knysna Heads. Our luxury accommodation and world-class vies are the perfect backdrop for a well-deserved celebration of a special occasion, honeymoon, or to simply take in the splendour of our naturally beautiful surroundings. Set in one of the most sought-after locations, Head over Hills has a unique and tranquil setting with unsurpassed views of the famous Knysna Heads, cliff tops, vast Indian Ocean and entrance to the world famous Knysna lagoon. This is the ideal vantage point from which to enjoy spectacular sunsets, catch the dolphins surfing in the waves or watch the whales!
Has a total of eight en-suite, open planned bedrooms and various communal facilities, ensuring the luxurious comfort of every guest? A beautiful rim-flow swimming pool, wooden sundeck, fully stocked bar and walk-in wine cellar.
Private dinners can be arranged and the Owner can extend a taste o some of their delicious wines. Wine and food pairings can be organized and our new wine tasting room is ready to host.
Knysna has so much to offer when it comes to activities. It is a dream destination for golfers and Head over Hills is the ideal venue to base yourself. They have clubs for hire and the team are happy to assist you with your booking. With so many activities on offer, let the team assist from so many choices such as mountain biking, hiking, sunset cruises, Knysna Lagoon boat trip, trail running, eco-excursion or relaxing on the beaches … let us help you in making some memorable choices.
Whether it is a well-deserved getaway, a honeymoon or simply an opportunity to take in the splendour of our naturally beautiful location this unique and tranquil setting is the perfect place to escape to.
Simwenge River Lodge
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Victoria Falls
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
On the banks of the Zambezi River, downstream from the mighty Victoria Falls and in close proximity to Hwange National Park, Simwenge River Lodge is just the spot to experience a truly authentic African safari. Reconnecting with nature in comfort and luxury is what this 12-bed Zimbabwe gem was made for. Guests wouldn’t want for anything should the lodge be on their travel itinerary, from the safari tents to the multitude of daily activities on offer – catch-and-release fishing, river cruises, game drives and cultural tours. Toast a most memorable day with Simwenge Lodge in Africa on a sun lounger and in the shade of towering indigenous trees.
Cottage Pie Villa by the Robberg Beach Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Style: Beach Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
In the picturesque seaside town of Plettenberg Bay lies the wholesome and charming four star guest accommodation, Cottage Pie Villa. A beautiful and welcoming cottage that is nestled beside The Robberg Beach Lodge , Cottage Pie Villa is just a stones throw away from world renowned Robberg 5 Beach. The blue flag beach, known for its magnificent waves, spectacular views and breathtaking whale and dolphin sightings, is the ideal destination for your summer holiday. Hot sun, sand and surf for the whole family to enjoy is just 100m from your front door.
Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, the quaint charm and comfort of Cottage Pie Villa overlooks a tranquil close filled with an abundance of lush, indigenous flora and sweet birdsong accompanied by the sounds of the nearby waves crashing onto the shore. The 4 star cottage shares the amenities with the neighbouring 5 star beachside boutique hotel, The Robberg Beach Lodge. The Robberg Beach Lodge includes a view deck in the Robberg house that is accompanied by a fully stocked bar, a sundowner terrace with 360 degree views of Robberg and Plettenberg Bay, a swimming pool with a convenient outdoor bar. With an all access pass to The Robberg Beach Lodge’s amenities, Cottage Pie Villa provides you with access to 5 star amenities and experiences on a pocket-friendly 4 star budget.
Panorama Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 7
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in our Guesthouse (Bed & Breakfast), in Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa, in the Heart of the Garden Route.
The Wallow Lodge
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Victoria Falls
Property Group: Wild Horizons
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 16
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Introducing The Wallow Lodge
If you had to write one sentence for a white water rafting trip, one for a luxury lodge and one for a home-hosted meal, they would all sound very different. But underneath all the adjectives and superlatives, every Wild Horizons product tells the same story: Wander wildly and tread lightly, remembering that your journey has the power to make an impact. The new Wallow Lodge is no exception.
Victoria Falls is Travel Ready
In the wake of the pandemic, tourism in Victoria Falls plummeted as lockdowns brought travel to a halt. The Wallow was a few months away from opening when borders around the world began closing.
The pandemic once seemed like a never-ending journey, but today, almost 80% of the Victoria Falls adult population has received the vaccination, making it the first city in Southern Africa to achieve herd immunity.
The overwhelming success of Zimbabwe’s vaccination program, combined with the open spaces and exclusive experiences intrinsic to a safari, means that Victoria Falls qualifies as one of the safest destinations to visit in this new era of travel. So it is time to return to our remote wonderland of rivers and rainforests, and The Wallow will show you that it has been worth the wait.
A Hidden Gem In The Heart Of The Wilderness
The Wallow Lodge is located in the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, a private concession in the Victoria Falls National Park. A birds-eye view of the area would show you the silver-blue shimmer of the Masuwe River, snaking across a mosaic of green and gold wilderness. The landscape is punctuated by the black basalt gorge, where the rapids of the Zambezi River froth 140 meters below the edge. The ‘Smoke That Thunders’ hangs like a heavy white cloud above the treetops on the horizon. A closer look reveals the canvas suites and main area, blending in seamlessly with the environment on the banks of the Masuwe River. This is a destination of exceptional beauty, and The Wallow Lodge reflects the landscape.
All Wild Horizons Lodges are uniquely and thoughtfully designed to have their own character, but the golden thread tying them together can be seen in Craig White’s signature style that emphasizes sustainability and space. With only 16 suites to accommodate a maximum of thirty-two guests, The Wallow Lodge is perfect for families and small groups who want to reconnect with nature and spend quality time together. Victoria Falls is a short twenty-minute transfer from the lodge, giving guests the freedom to tailor-make their experience and find a balance between the exclusivity of the bush and the excitement of Africa’s Adventure Capital.
The Main Lodge
Panoramic views of the Masuwe River form the backdrop of the main area, cleverly incorporating the unrushed rhythm of nature into the open plan design. There is an echo of the elements in the infinity pool and sunken firepit, both of which overlook the river from an expansive deck. The furniture is earthy and sophisticated, brought to life with splashes of colour. The effect is captivating yet calming and epitomizes the inherent unpredictability of Africa. The Wallow Lodge embodies the simplicity and authenticity of safari life, with a modern freshness about it.
The Suites
Enchanting and intimate, the sixteen suites are ideally situated to overlook the Masuwe River and surrounding wilderness. The imaginative use of canvas preserves the romance of yesteryear with a classic safari atmosphere, accentuated with all the modern creature comforts. Each room is raised beneath the shade of ancient riverine trees, and from this elevated vantage point, guests can enjoy uninterrupted views of the river from their private balcony. The décor is simple yet elegant with wooden furnishings and potted plants. There is a touch of ‘bush bohemia’ in the vibrant ‘chitenge’ cushion covers, ensuring an authentic translation of local culture in the decorative theme. The attention to detail strikes a perfect balance between contemporary, homely touches without detracting from the surrounding wilderness.
Shining A Spotlight On Sustainability
Wild Horizons represents the sharp edge of transformative, sustainable travel that demonstrates the value of protected wilderness areas. Sustainable technology such as solar power, environmentally friendly decking, and non-disposable products ensure that every journey leaves a light footprint on the land. At the same time, the activities create synergy between guests and the environment. For example, guests are invited to tour The Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, located in the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary. This gives them an insiders perspective on the innovative conservation initiatives that help mitigate human-wildlife conflict, further our knowledge of keystone species, and safely rehabilitate injured wildlife. The safari experience has been reimagined beyond a wilderness experience to include community, conservation and meaningful immersion.
Nedile Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
Nestled deep within the Malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve, situated in the breathtaking Waterberg Biosphere is the spectacular Nedile Lodge, where guests are met by pure luxury, warm hospitality and terrific activities to enjoy.
Nedile Lodge offers guests a truly African holiday experience, far from the stress and turmoil of daily life. Nedile Lodge is only three hours north of Pretoria, and the Welgevonden Reserve is a declared Heritage Site of 36000 hectares (more than 80000 acres).
This true bushveld environment is home to some of Africa’s most sought after game species, including white rhino, elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland and many other varieties of antelope. There may even be the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the aardvark, brown hyena, spotted hyena or rarely seen honey badger.
La Petite Ferme
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Boutique Hotel
La Petite Ferme, situated in Franschhoek, arguably the most historic, beautiful and captivating town in the Cape Winelands, promises each guest an unforgettable experience. Just an hour’s drive from Cape Town you will find the unique tranquillity, luxury and warmth of La Petite Ferme. A destination for all local and international guests, offering award-winning cuisine, wines and accommodation.
Hermanus Boutique Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Whale Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 18
Overlooking the whale-filled oceans of Walker Bay, Hermanus Boutique Guest House offers an unrivalled luxury seaside experience. Ideally located across the road from the scenic coastal path and the famous Fick’s Pool, our guest house is certainly in a prime oceanside position.mUpon arrival, guests are greeted by a dazzling white building that stands proudly on the edge of the coast. The bold yellow and turquoise interiors of the open-plan main area mirror the natural surrounds, ensuring coastal accents are scattered throughout. All accommodation is booked on a bed and breakfast basis, and there is a wide variety of accommodation options available.
A small splash pool, stylish breakfast restaurant, and seating area are just a few of the amenities to enjoy. Warm hospitality and eager-to-please hosts ensure every whim is catered for, while guests sit back and embrace the spirit of Hermanus.
Highveld Splendour Boutique Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Mpumalanga - Gert Sibande District
Property Group: Independent
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 7
Highveld Splendour Boutique Bed & Breakfast is situated on a farm only 8 km outside of Ermelo (Mpumalanga), perfect for business and leisure travellers.
Operated by the Loubser Family - with an everlasting legacy in and around Ermelo, you can be assured that you and your co-travelers will be well looked after.
Forest Lodge and Forest Villas
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 17
Forest Lodge & Forest Villas is a brand new upmarket Lodge which opened its doors on 01 May 2014 in the town of St Lucia, iSimangaliso world heritage site.
The architectural qualities are seen throughout the building, for Forest Lodge in St. Lucia is a modern and contemporary building style. The owners have vast experience in tourism and their demands. The Lodge design evolves around the luxury and comfort of its clients. This is the first newly build Lodge in St Lucia for the past 10 years. Its design and rooms cater for the clients with specific demands.
Forest Lodge & Forest Villas in St Lucia offers accommodation for the individual traveler as well as families and groups. Forest Lodge has a perfect position from where all activities in and around St Lucia can be explored.
The owners of Forest Lodge & Forest Villas have a safari company which have concessions to do open-safari tours in Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Park as well as the iSimangaliso World Heritage Park.
Welcome to the most unforgettable holiday destination with its treasure of marine and wildlife.
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Madikwe Game Reserve
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
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Buffalo Ridge is unique for many reasons, none more so than the fact it is one of only a few of its kind in South Africa. A lodge wholly owned by a local rural community. Known as Balete, the owners of Buffalo Ridge live in the village of Lekgophung, just west of Madikwe. Their story is one of endurance and hardship, but also of joy and triumph. Like many such places, Lekgophung was shaped by the history of our country. Its people have deep roots in the North West.
They are members of the Botswana, the great tribe that has lived in and around the fringes of the Kalahari for many centuries. Their graves are scattered across the landscape, including Madikwe itself. They speak Setswana, the common language of the Batswana, they have their own chief and their own totem, the buffalo. And as a clan they have their own traditions and way of life.
Buffalo Ridge Safari Lodge is the product of an opportunity presented by North-West Parks, for the Balete Ba Lekgophung to develop a lodge business that offers economic and social benefits to the community. The lodge, operated by The Nature Workshop, now in its 15th year of operation, is managed by a dedicated team from within the community offering our guests a very special lodge and safari experience.
Kruger Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 14
Kruger Safari Lodge is a tented lodge bordering the Manyeleti Game Reserve with open boundaries to the Kruger National Park and Sabi-Sand Private Game Reserve.
Our unique location places us in the perfect position to offer our visitors an unprecedented safari experience.
Enjoy morning and afternoon open vehicle safaris and guided bushwalks in Manyeleti Game Reserve or opt for full day game drives in the Kruger National Park.
Sunrock Guesthouse
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 26
Sunrock Guesthouse is a highly recommended guest house in Kempton park situated in a quiet, peaceful area north-east of Johannesburg, which offers superior comfort and service. Our Guesthouse is centrally situated and is a superb base for enjoying Gauteng and exploring the rest of South Africa.
Bayala Private Safari Lodges
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 48
Bayala Private Safari Lodges are a welcoming and affordable safari lodge situated in a ‘Big 5’ game reserve just 3 hours north of Durban, South Africa, in the ancient kingdom of Zululand. Vast and enchanting, the Bayala wilderness forms part of and traverses a 12 000 ha area of a 30 000 ha private safari and conservation heartland providing outstanding wildlife safaris in South Africa where all of Africa’s wildlife greats roam free. Twice-daily safaris bring spectacular sightings of lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino in their natural world, along with cheetah, zebra, giraffe and a remarkable variety of other wildlife.
Family-friendly and open-hearted, Bayala welcomes guests to two independently run lodges, each with 24 rooms offering all the essential comforts. At Bayala life is lived with homespun finesse, and the lodges provide chic lounges and bars, dining areas both indoors and out under star-sprinkled skies, and a pool deck that keeps close company with the wilderness.
Rehabilitation of wilderness and restoration of wildlife are Bayala’s highest priorities. Guests have a privileged window into conservation-in-action, and are offered the opportunity to participate hands-on activites such as the dehorning of rhino. Green living and sustainability are also prized, and guests are invited into our earth-friendly way of life.
At The Woods Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 8
At the Woods Guest House in Storms River Village, offers upmarket Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Tsitsikamma and serves as a relaxing and comfortable base from which to explore the Garden Route.
Our upmarket Bed and Breakfast Lodge offers 8 rooms of amazing Storms River Accommodation, all with en-suite bathrooms with a large walk in shower. The downstairs rooms have French doors opening out onto verandas facing the garden, and upstairs rooms have their own private decks, offering superb views of the Tsitsikamma Mountains and Storms River Village . All of our Tsitsikamma Lodge Accommodation has tea/coffee making facilities, TV with select DSTV channels, bar fridges, wall safes and ceiling fans. Heaters are available in the winter. Wi-Fi available in rooms.
Breakfast is served in the dining room, or on the deck facing Storms River Peak, weather permitting. Guests are invited to make use of the two lounges on offer, enjoy the peace of the garden, take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or sip a glass of wine on the large deck. Guests can sample some craft beer or locally produced cheese at Tsitsikamma Tsitrus Cafe on the premises. There is Wi-Fi throughout the property available for guests use, as well as a laundry service.
The surrounding Storms River and Tsitsikamma area offers a variety of activities to keep the guest entertained - from peaceful walks in the unspoilt Tsitsikamma Forests , to unusual activities such as the Treetop Canopy Tour , the world’s highest bungee jump off Bloukrans Bridge or a visit to The Fernery at Forest Ferns. The Tsitsikamma National Park is a must see, and guests can enjoy the walk along the boardwalk to the suspension bridge across the Storms River Mouth, or take on the challenge of the 6km Waterfall Walk - along the start of the world famous Otter Trail.
For birding enthusiasts, the Narina Trogan, Knysna Turaco (Loerie) and Victorin’s Warbler are all seen in close proximity to Storms River village.
Your Storms River Accommodation hosts, Bev and Marco, have a thorough knowledge of, and passion for the area, and can offer advice and personal experiences of all that is on offer. Our desire is that guests will feel at home enough to slip off their shoes, whilst enjoying the attention to detail.
Nokanyana
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Roots & Journeys
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 10
You’ll find Nokanyana’s 10 luxury tents on the bank of the Khwai River, nestled in the lush bush overlooking a large flood plain frequented by Africa’s wildlife, so you can watch elephants, antelope and giraffe from your room. The seven luxury rooms and three family suites all have wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding bush.
The 10 luxury tents are spacious, light and airy with king-size beds and large private decks. All have en-suite bathrooms with double sinks and two large rain showers: one inside and one outside. The bathrooms feature contemporary layouts with views of the bush across the room (the toilet and shower are in separate private sections), so you’ll never miss a moment of the continuously changing landscape.
The three family suites are positioned away from the main area and the rest of the rooms allowing Nokanyana to welcome children from the age of six. The suites are set up for a family of four (a fifth bed can easily be added if required).
There can be no better location than Nokanyana to introduce your children to the magic of the African bush. All 10 rooms are generously spaced out offering privacy and the peace and quiet you’ll appreciate to fully enjoy the exclusive safari experience.
Extending from the Okavango River, the Khwai River forms part of the northern border of the Moremi Game Reserve. Nokanyana overlooks the spot where the Khwai and Mababe Rivers join, creating a beautiful environment in which to relax and watch the wildlife pass by.
Nokanyana offers some of the best game viewing in the world — directly from the rooms and the guest facilities – and exceptional game drive opportunities in the area. Days can be spent exploring the area, or simply relaxing and waiting for the wildlife to come by.
Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Property Group: Wellworth Hospitality Collection
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 25
Tarangire National Park, named after its life giving Tarangire River, is famous for fostering one of the largest concentration of Elephants in Tanzania who live and co-exist with other wildlife in their natural habitat. The Park is also famous for its abundance of Boabab trees.
Chisa Busanga Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: Kafue National Park
Property Group: Green Safaris
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 4
After falling in love with the Busanga Plains, we built Chisa Busanga Camp to mimic its surrounds through beautiful architecture and environmentally conscious design.
Chisa is the Nyanja word for ‘birds nest’, and the rooms were inspired by the weaver bird nests that decorate the trees here. Sitting on a small tree-lined island, the camp uses only solar power as do the game drive vehicle and bicycles used to explore the watery dambos beyond.
Chisa Busanga Camp celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the Busanga Plains, a place that will leave an indelible imprint on your mind, as it has on ours.
Whale Coast Ocean Villa
Country: South Africa
Destination: Whale Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 7
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Whale Coast Ocean Villa is a luxury guest house located in the popular Voelklip suburb of Hermanus, a town famous for sightings of the Southern Right Whales during whale season. The guesthouse is only 2 minutes away from the Blue Flag Grotto Beach, and offers beautiful ocean and mountain views.
Whale Coast Ocean Villa offers 7 luxurious rooms which all has air-conditioning, flat-screen television with satellite TV channels, a safe, mini fridge, coffee / tea making facilities and an en-suite bathroom. The guesthouse and it’s modern rooms has just been refurbished to offer guests the ultimate comfort during an unforgettable holiday in Hermanus.
If you would like to have an unforgettable stay in this beautiful little town, be sure to book with us. Our friendly staff will make you feel right at home!
Kuname Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Karongwe Portfolio
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
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Kuname Lodge is a small, unashamedly exclusive, luxury safari lodge set in about 9,000 hectares of pristine African bush, in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve. We are only 45 minutes drive from the world-famous Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Bordered by the towering Drakensberg escarpment on the west and set in game-rich, lush, riverine vegetation, the facility offers a variety of breathtaking views, diverse landscapes and some of the best big five game-viewing opportunities in Southern Africa.
The Capital Trilogy
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 74
You’ll have what you need to enjoy Pretoria’s newest upmarket lifestyle experience.
A stay at The Capital Trilogy places you just a few steps from Menlyn Maine Central Square and Time Square Entertainment Centre.
A world of entertainment, shopping and business is practically at your doorstep. Your stay comes with easy access to Menlyn Maine Central Square which has over 70 retail outlets featuring restaurants, spa, boutique shops plus you get full access to the gym and conference centre at The Capital Menlyn Maine.
Gooderson Knysna Chalets
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Gooderson Leisure
Style: Self Catering
Number of Rooms: 27
Knysna Chalets is found close to the village of Knysna, which is a great place for shopping and dining with a brewery, top-class restaurants and lots of waterfront attractions and sightseeing.
We have a wide variety of activities on site as well as all the attractions Knysna has to offer all withing a short driving distance.
Kwena Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Gondwana Private Game Reserve
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 14
Kwena Lodge is a modern and luxurious twist on the traditional Khoi-San dwelling. Each open-plan suite at Kwena Lodge is nestled into its spectacular natural surroundings with 180-degree views, sky lights for star gazing, clay pot fireplaces and deep baths to warm you upon returning from an evening Big 5 Game Drive.
African Relish Cottages
Country: South Africa
Destination: Route 62
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 4
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African Relish provides accommodation for its guests in 4 of its own cottages in various parts of the town. Additional accommodation is sourced from a selection of guesthouses when required. The cottages are beautifully restored with one originally being a labourers’ home and another a water reservoir. The third and fourth are the rustic town houses of farmers who many years ago used the premises to water and rest their horses when they came to town for church services.
Zebras Crossing
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: Crossing Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and plan your own adventures while being nestled between the sloping hills of the Waterberg with mesmerizing streams and rock pools. Zebras Crossing is the ideal getaway for groups and pairs that want to comfortably or adventurously indulge themselves in nature. Laze around the pool, enjoy an exciting game drive or go for an adventurous wet walk, Zebras Crossing caters all.
More Quarters Residence
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: MORE Family Collection
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 4
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This exclusive-use residence effortlessly combines the luxury of a boutique hotel with the comfort and privacy of a home. Fall asleep on crisp percale linen and puffy pillows. Wake to fresh coffee and hearty gourmet breakfasts – all part of the deal. While More Quarters Residence is self-catering, our five-star hospitality will cater to your every wish and whim. Go on, make yourself comfortable.
Shongwe Lookout
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Victoria Falls
Property Group: Shongwe
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 23
Our award-winning lodge offers 23 beautifully furnished rooms set in the suburbs of Zimbabwe’s most famous wildlife town, Victoria Falls. Listed as No.1 on Booking.com, the rooms surround our unique Lookout Tower, which offers stunning views of the Zambezi River, and the mist rising above the world-famous Victoria Falls, for which our lodge takes its Shona name.
Enjoy an early morning coffee as you watch the sunrise from the treetops, rest and relax in the comfort of our new rooms, or dine-in and take a dip in our infinity pool after a day of exploring all that Victoria Falls has to offer.
Our lodge offers 23 beautifully furnished rooms, allowing you to relax in comfort and style.
Slip up to our on-site Lookout Tower and sip a cocktail as you watch the sun set. Take a refreshing dip in our infinity pool. Enjoy a drink at the bar or dine-in as you watch the native bird life in the lush surrounds – and do it all knowing you are contributing to our town and the region.
Shongwe Lookout is a proud member of Africa’s Eden, a not-for-profit collaborative company comprised of 400 members across Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Together, we work towards promoting our region, supporting local charities, conservation organisations, and supporting small, local businesses on the periphery of tourism.
Just 1 kilometre from town, and 2 kilometres from Victoria Falls, Shongwe Lookout offers you the chance to enjoy a different point of view and to see the world with fresh eyes.
The Capital 15 On Orange
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 140
A showstopper with distinctive design. The Capital 15 On Orange Hotel is set within Cape Town’s richly historical Company’s Garden and anchored by Table Mountain and Lion’s Head.
Stroll down to vibrant Kloof Street, a culinary destination full of trendy cafes, stunning restaurants and cocktail bars. Next door is the Planetarium and the V&A Waterfront is a mere 3km away. Combining distinctive architecture and exquisite luxury, you know you have arrived somewhere unique the moment you step into our reception.
The restaurant, pool, bar and pool deck have views of the majestic Table Mountain and Signal Hill. The hotel also features conference venues, a stunning spa and a gym.
Three Thymes Inn
Country: South Africa
Destination: Pretoria
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 7
Situated in a peaceful farm setting in Pretoria East, it is our goal to make our guests leave relaxed and rested.
For our business travellers we have numerous affordable accommodation settings available that will make your work away from home as stress-free as possible
We also love our environment and all our rooms are fitted with solar/gas geysers.
With complimentary WiFi and comfortable beds, you would wish you stayed longer.
And for those who love to travel with their pooches - bring them along!
Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Turner Springs
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Wellworth Hospitality Collection
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 19
This particular camp is located 17kms from Seronera HQ / Airstrip, and lies right in the heart of central Serengeti. The spectacular and secluded location of this camp boasts all year round game which choose to graze around the camp due to its lagoon type contoured landscape, where the camps is surrounded on three sides by water catchments. There are also large acacia trees spread sparingly across the camp which adds on to create a tranquil feel of the camp and also helps provide natural shading assisting to keep cool the tents during the hot summer months.
Arijiju
Country: Kenya
Destination: Laikipia
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 5
Inspired by Ethiopian monasteries, this exceptional private house is hewn in to the landscape and leaves a very subtle footprint on the view to Mount Kenya. Arijiju, suggested to be the most beautiful house in Africa by Peter Browne in Conde Nast, has five bedrooms and can only be rented exclusively.
Built on the Borana conservancy in Laikipia, the land is teeming with wildlife, including Africa’s Big Five, wild dog, and cheetah.
Arijiju is not just a safari but a wellness retreat too. Home grown produce and fresh daily juice blends lend to the healthy lifestyle Arijiju supports. There is a 25 meter infinity lap pool, running trails through the bush, a spa, Hammam, fully equipped gym, yoga deck, clay tennis court and squash court, all inconspicuously blending in to the valley, and the highly skilled masseuse and beauty therapist is available at no extra cost.
Mziki Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Sun City and Pilanesberg
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Nestled beneath the shady Karees in the heart of Mziki Private Game Reserve, just two hours’ drive from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Mziki Safari Lodge offers a natural, affordable haven for eco-travellers seeking an authentic, unaffected encounter with the African bush.
Set on 6000ha of prime malaria-free bushveld, Mziki Private Game Reserve is home to four of the “Big Five, and over 50 species of mammals and 372 species of birds, making it one of the best birding areas in South Africa.
Perfect for families with a range of engaging activities for children of all ages, Mziki Safari Lodge offers a genuine home-away-from-home, individualistic bush experience combined with charming South African hospitality.
Enjoy luxury accommodation, each room individually decorated to reflect the natural bushveld environment, excellent local and international cuisine and days spent admiring the great African outdoors from the comfort of the Outdoor Safari Lounge and crystal-clear swimming pool, as the squirrels scamper hurriedly past and children play contentedly on the jungle gym set within beautiful, lush indigenous gardens.
Watch as the eland compete with brazen guinea fowl for a space at the nearby waterhole or relax on a sundowner cruise on the mighty Hex river which weaves its way through the reserve and into the magnificent Vaalkop dam.
Mziki Safari Lodge is yours to enjoy at your pace, a relaxed environment for both young and old, extending the true hand of friendship to all those who visit it.
Speke's Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: New African Territories
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 7
Speke’s Camp is situated on the boundary of the famous Maasai Mara Reserve, surrounded by fabulous indigenous trees overhanging the Olare Orok River. Speke’s Camp is a traditional styled safari camp offering a high level of service and cuisine. 24 hours solar power, flushing toilets, bucket showers, and a lounge tent. Speke’s is perfect as a base for exploring the Maasai Mara Reserve, each booking has sole use of private vehicle, guide and spotter, so offering maximum flexibility for game viewing and organising the day to suit you best.
Aside from, arguably some of the best game viewing in the world , Speke’s camp offers a comfortable and pleasant base for exploring the Mara and wonderful sundowners, picnics and bush breakfasts whilst on game drives in this fabulous wildlife location.
Tshukudu Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 18
Tshukudu Game Lodge, which lies in 3800ha of a Big 5 private game reserve, offers scenic views of the world famous Drakensberg mountains. Located within easy access of Hoedspruit town, Tshukudu’s 18 air-conditioned spacious en-suite rooms are surrounded by stunning African bushveld. Enjoy early morning game drives/bush walks or late afternoon game drives or you can head into the Hoedspruit area and experience a multitude of activities available.
Tshukudu, where exclusivity is assured, covers 3800 ha of prime bushveld and is situated close to Hoedspruit town in the Limpopo Province and Greater Kruger area of South Africa. Your home away from home!
Thamo Telele
Country: Botswana
Destination: Maun
Property Group: Natural Selection
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
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Thamo Telele is a 250-hectare private game reserve located on the outskirts of the iconic safari town of Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta.
This intimate and comfortable lodge was recently refurbished and opened its tent-flaps again in March 2022. With an enviable location bordering the Thamalakane River, Thamo Telele can accommodate 22 guests and offers space for relaxation and tranquillity, making it the ideal stop-over either side of any safari.
Set amongst a lush forest of old growth leadwood and acacia trees, each luxury safari-style tent and thatched chalet is a little bush haven. Surrounded by habitats of river, riverine, woodland and dry savanna this wildlife sanctuary is full of life and brimming with plains game and birdlife.
The abundant bird life will set any twitcher twitching and anyone with a soft spot for giraffe will be in a state of pure bliss as they get up close and learn more about our resident herd from our team of naturalists. In fact, the lodge was named after our littlest resident giraffe, born during our refurb in 2021. Surprisingly tall from birth, she was soon called Thamo Telele, meaning ‘long neck’ in Setswana. As we observed her growing day-by-day, she captured our hearts in such a profound way, that we decided to rename our ‘new’ lodge after her.
A night or two at Thamo Telele is all you need to discover why this little lodge has some cool safari style and soul!
La Felicita Boutique Accommodation
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 15
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La Felicita is situated at the foot of the majestic Helderberg mountain range – in the middle of wine and golf country, and close to cosmopolitan Cape Town. It’s the ideal choice for a luscious and unforgettable holiday experience.
The Capital Menlyn Maine
Country: South Africa
Destination: Pretoria
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 280
You’ll have what you need to enjoy Pretoria’s newest upmarket lifestyle experience. Stay at The Capital Menlyn Maine and enjoy even more choice with newly added rooms just across the road at The Capital Trilogy.
You get to enjoy luxurious hotel rooms and apartments in Pretoria, at a less-than-expected rate. It has all the essential luxuries of an outdoor swimming pool, spa, high-speed uncapped Wi-Fi, an impressive conference centre, and rooms ranging from hotel to 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses. The Capital Menlyn Maine is the epitome of business and pleasure. The style and ease simply ties it together.
Fairview House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 8
Experience a view like no other. Fairview House, with its Cape Dutch-style architecture, is a family-owned boutique hotel situated on 68-acres of spectacular countryside outside Plettenberg Bay.
Set amongst the fynbos at the top of a valley, the views are simply in a class of their own. Newly renovated to embody a luxurious, contemporary feel, this boutique hotel makes use of spacious design and vast windows to make the most of its idyllic surrounds. Whether you stay in the Main House or the Coach House, you will experience the ultimate in relaxed and simple luxury, from the fine linens and furnishings to the picture-perfect view.
A fusion of elegant simplicity and sumptuous country comfort, each of the eight beautifully appointed rooms has been tastefully styled. Soothing neutrals and natural materials coupled with crisp, white linen and accents of colour, make the rooms the perfect place to relax and recharge. The ideal destination for a romantic stay for two, or for a larger group of family or friends looking for that special getaway, this charming home away from home has something to suit everyone’s taste and budget.
Leopard Mountain
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Leopard Mountain is a 5 Star, multiple award-winning, Big 5, family-run safari lodge set within the magnificent 58 000 acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve.
Our Safari Lodge is intimate and exclusive. With only 9 luxury suites we are able to guarantee personalised service.
The most breathtaking views in Zululand are seen here, from the meandering Msunduze River below to the distant Lebombo Mountains, where Africa's Great Rift Valley begins.
Let us take your soul on a journey where you will discover the essential truth about yourself and your world, enticing your senses and enlivening your spirit along the way.
Witness endless sunsets melting their final rays into the horizon, the smell of fresh rainfall over Africa's plains and a feeling of peace and tranquility as your African dream unfolds into a truly memorable reality.
Wild animals roam freely over this vast wilderness providing spectacular game viewing and intimate encounters with some of Africa's most endangered species.
At Leopard Mountain we aim to give our guests a holistic Safari experience featuring the planets Largest Land Mammal to the smallest insect or flower.
This is where the journey begins...
Sable Valley
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Hwange National Park
Property Group: The Amalinda Safari Collection
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
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Welcome to Sable Valley, known for its sprawling grassy plains and abundance of wildlife diversity. The Dete Vlei, home to Sable Valley, provides scenic landscapes of exceptional and rare beauty, sustaining an ecosystem of remarkable habitat and species, all whilst maintains its ecological resilience and amazing natural phenomena. The Vlei is home to robust populations of some of the world most endangered large mammals such as Cheetah, Wild Dog & Leopard. The natural habitats of the nominated area are diverse, with 1070 plant species which include about 255 trees and shrubs and over 202 grasses, 470 species of bird and 100 specials of mammal. The Dete Vlei plays a pivotal role of the conservation of wildlife. This pristine concession is co-managed and protected by Forestry Commission and The Amalinda Safari Collection’s Mother Africa Trust anti poaching unit.
Sibuya Forest Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Sibuya Game Reserve
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
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Perfectly situated on the banks of the Kariega River Estuary but tucked unobtrusively into the indigenous bush, Forest Camp offers a blend of essential comforts and warm, charming style. Richly coloured local textiles, in shades of rust and burnt orange, are used throughout in support of the regions weaving community.
The lush, sub-tropical vegetation ensures a high density of wildlife and guarantees one of the best game-viewing experiences in the country.
Tswalu Loapi Tented Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kalahari
Property Group: Tswalu
Style: Tented Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
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Backed by the foothills of the Korannaberg mountains, Loapi is a tented camp made up of six private safari homes under canvas. Each tented home is positioned to make the most of unimpeded views south across the reserve’s characteristic arid savannah.
With at least 50 metres (165 feet) between each private home, guests are assured of solitude and seclusion. Staffed by a dedicated butler and a private chef, Loapi heralds a return to a true wilderness experience that is both private and exclusive.
In Setswana the camp’s name means ‘the space below the clouds’, aptly reflected in its environmentally sensitive, modular design, combining canvas, glass and steel. Uncluttered, sculptural interiors, enriched by nature’s colours, forms and shapes, optimise the sense of space and evoke the carefree, nomadic spirit of camping.
Pioneering and nomadic in spirit, Loapi Tented Camp’s six individual safari homes are surrounded by open savannah grasslands and accommodate two or four guests for the ultimate private wilderness experience.
The 4 one-bedroom homes and 2 two-bedroom homes, spanning over 300 square metres (about 3200 square feet) and over 400 square metres (about 4600 square feet) respectively, are for those desiring complete privacy on safari. Sustainably designed and environmentally sensitive, each tented home is tucked into the contours of a valley between the Korannaberg mountains. The six homes are at least 50 metres (165 feet) apart to ensure privacy and solitude.
Personal service is provided by a dedicated butler and all meals are prepared by a private chef in the interactive kitchen. As with all our camps, a private safari vehicle, guide and tracker is guaranteed.
Loapi means ‘the space below the clouds’ in Setswana
Designed as contemporary glass and steel pavilions, the living and dining areas form the heart of each home together with the kitchen and fully stocked pantry and bar. Deep, shaded decks feature day beds for relaxation, an environmentally friendly plunge pool and a fire pit for sundowners and early morning coffee.
The bedrooms are cocoon-like sanctuaries under canvas, connecting guests to the sights and sounds of nature while providing exceptional comfort and insulation from the Kalahari’s extreme temperatures.
AT A GLANCE
• 6 individual tented safari homes designed for exclusive use, each operating as a mini camp
• No communal or shared guest areas or services
• One-bedroom homes span 303 square metres (3260 square feet)
• Two-bedroom homes span 433 square metres (4660 square feet)
• Dedicated Homathi (on-site butler), plus private safari vehicle, guide and tracker
• Fully equipped interactive kitchen with private chef
• Full bar, including a collection of South African wines
• Private study with wifi
• Spacious tented bedroom suite with indoor and outdoor showers (no bath tub)
• Plenty of shaded outdoor space for dining, and daybeds for relaxing and game viewing
• Plunge pool and fire pit
• In-room spa treatments
Okahirongo River Camp
Country: Namibia
Destination: Kaokoland
Property Group: Sanctuary Retreats
Style: Tented Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
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This luxurious tented camp is far away from it all, on a ridge above the Kunene River in northwest Namibia. The desert landscape stretches out to meet mystical peaks along the horizon.
The serene desert stillness is captivating. Often, the only sound you’ll hear in camp is the soothing ripple of the rapids below. Encounter this amazing ecosphere through walking safaris, scenic drives and river cruises.
Pamuzinda Safari Lodge
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Harare
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
Pamuzinda Safari Lodge, a top wildlife resort in Zimbabwe, lies in the midst of a 13 000 acre private game reserve approximately 1 and a half hour’s drive from Harare and the International Airport.
The stunning river lodge’s main reception area offers a large swimming pool which also has a shady pool bar. This stunning private lodge has a comfortable dining room and lounge both with indoor and outdoor seating areas. A large fireplace at the bar duly provides warmth during chilly evenings.
Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Kogatende
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Wellworth Hospitality Collection
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 13
This Luxury Camp is strategically located within the northern (Kogatende) area of the famous Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and is set amidst the most prime areas of the Serengeti following the path of the great migration, sparsely inhabited by large Acacia as well as Tortilis Tree’s and is home to several species of wildlife that reside in this area year round due to catchments of water bodies around the area. Due to the Campsite’s ideal location, the great spectacle of the world-famous annual migration can be witnessed almost as close as to the camp’s doorsteps – since the site lies along one of the main migratory corridors/routes, which the wildebeest use during their Great Migration going to and fro the North and South of the Serengeti.
The Capital Pearls
Country: South Africa
Destination: Durban
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 70
Step out, and you step into the luxury of our private mall, the Umhlanga Pier & Lighthouse, and the many other local restaurants at the shores of the coastline.
We understand that those who play hard, earn it by working hard, which is why The Capital Pearls comes with all the facilities to make that important deal happen. Whether it’s boardrooms and conference spaces, or the ideal space to meet your clients.
Our apartments provide contemporary living spaces that strike a balance between the comfort of home and the luxury of resort living. A resort swimming pool, bar, sun deck, jacuzzi, over sixteen restaurants, and a children’s play area complete the experience.
Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Moru Kopjes
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Wellworth Hospitality Collection
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 19
This Luxury Camp is ideally located within Central Seronera area of the famous Serengeti National Park in Tanzania around the vicinity of the famous Moru Kopjes and Lake Magadi. The Camp site is perched between the Rongai Hills & Nyaroboro Hills, a few metres away from the banks of the Mbalageti / Seronera River having an abundant variety of resident wildlife (including all the Big 5) as well as a Hippo Pool located only a few metres away from the camp.
Sungulwane Private Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
Sungulwane is an exclusive, Big 5 Safari lodge on Zuka Private Game Reserve. With just 8 private chalets, it's the ultimate intimate African bush experience for you and a loved one, friends or the whole family.
Saseka Leadwood Villa
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Thornybush
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 3
Experience the ultimate intimacy of the Leadwood Villa. As a sole-use option, this space grants you the privacy of staying at your own lodge within the magnificent grounds of Saseka Tented Camp, overlooking the seasonal Monwana riverbed.
Embrace the privacy of this exclusive-use accommodation for your whole family or small group. The main villa includes a tented suite, sunken outdoor lounge and fire pit, and an indoor lounge area.
With space for up to six people, accommodated in adjacent tented suites, you’re able to experience the luxury of the bush in a prime setting.
Lewa Wilderness
Country: Kenya
Destination: Laikipia
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
The beauty of Lewa Wilderness isn’t just in the incredible scenery and wildlife explored daily with game drives – but in the wealth of activities and experiences to be had at every turn. Situated on the edge of one of Kenya’s most private wildlife and environmental conservation projects, the wildlife-rich Lewa provides guests a home-away-from-home experience that’s hard to find these days.
When you arrive at the lodge, you’ll immediately feel like you’re with family. Just nine exclusive rooms dot the Lewa Wilderness landscape. Six cottages are tucked into the hillside overlooking the sprawling Eastern Marania Valley, plus a further three garden cottages that are cozy yet expansive are set amongst the beautiful lawn.
At Lewa Wilderness we go beyond the game drive, with exceptional wildlife and wilderness viewing opportunities. From the traditional game viewing vehicles (we’ve recently converted one of our Landcruisers to be 100% electric), to guided walks and breathtaking scenic flights in our retro yellow WACO bi-plane to unforgettable horse riding safaris for all ages and levels and even camel riding and fly camping.
As a guest with us, you are automatically supporting the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, renowned for both its pioneering conservation initiatives as well as community and education programs.
Our welcoming and intimate lodge is especially favored amongst families and couples looking for adventure that has a great deal more heart. Lewa Wilderness prides itself on having many guests return year after year, arriving as friends – and leaving as family.
Orange Inn Knysna
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 8
Orange Inn is part of the very best accommodation in Knysna and has been refurbished to create the perfect place to stay whilst you explore Knysna and it’s beautiful surroundings.
If you are looking for a holiday destination that provides endless opportunity for the whole family Knysna is a top destination to travel to.
We offer luxury accommodation in Knysna with our 4-Star luxury guesthouse. We offer both bed & breakfast and self-catering options.
Lolebezi
Country: Zambia
Destination: Lower Zambezi National Park
Property Group: African Bush Camps
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
Set in the breath-taking, untouched wilds of the Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia, Lolebezi is the latest property in the African Bush Camps family and will undoubtably be one of the most spectacular.
Set on five hectares of protected wilderness, the lodge has been designed to make the most of the one kilometre of private river frontage. Waking up with the majestic Zambezi River flowing just in front of your room is a truly exceptional experience!
The Lower Zambezi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has some of the best wildlife sightings in the world. Famous for its leopard population and elephant herds, this amazing destination is best experienced on foot with one of African Bush Camps’ experienced guides. Walking through the towering acacia forests, searching for Africa’s famous wildlife is simply one of life’s unbeatable adventures.
The contemporary lodge effortlessly incorporates the luxury expected in a world-class safari camp with a modest elegance and simplicity that can only be found in the African bush. Designed for both family and romantic escapes, Lolebezi has four superior suites and two double family units. The lodge is fully airconditioned, with a private Plunge pool and thatched Sala on the river
The name Lolebezi is derived from a combination of the owners’ son’s name “Lole” and “Zambezi”, underlining the importance that is placed on family and the amazing experiences waiting to be shared.
Each suite has a private plunge pool, perfect for whiling away the hot African afternoons, G&T in hand, watching the great river flow slowly past. All the food served at Lolebezi is Halaal-friendly. For those looking for even more relaxation, there is an on-site spa with qualified treatment specialists, and a yoga deck.
Activities include game drives, walking safaris, river cruises, fishing, and so, so much more!
For the eco-conscious traveller, Lolebezi is ideal. Sustainability has been embedded into its design. Staying at Lolebezi will have a profound effect on all who visit and is setting new standards for luxury safari travel in Africa.
Hwange Bush Camp
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Hwange National Park
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
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Hwange Bush Camp is an authentic 6 tent bush camp situated in the remote northern region of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. The Robins Area of Hwange National Park offers guests scenic diversity with huge open grass lands, natural springs and water points - and best of all, you will have the area pretty much to yourself.
Our aim is to provide visitors with an exceptional game viewing experience in the African bush that is second to none. Wildlife experiences include drives in open 4X4 safari vehicles, generally combined with guided walks accompanied by one of our Professional Guides.
Nyati Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Nyati
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 22
Luxurious Nyati Safari Lodge offer a unique African safari experience. At the lodge you can pamper yourselv with first class gastronomy and a fine selection of South African wine, beers and all other beverages.
The lodge came to life back in 1998 and is 100% Danish owned. However in order to ensure your tryly authentic South African experience the lodge is run on daily basis by a South African family and their choice of staff.
Sibuya River Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Sibuya Game Reserve
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
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A favourite amongst friends, families and sole-use groups, this small and intimate Camp has four beautifully appointed spacious tented rooms, all with comfortable generous king-sized beds and en-suite bathrooms with both bath and shower. For those chillier nights – each tent is equipped with its own cosy fireplace.
Sanctuary Tambarare
Country: Kenya
Destination: Laikipia
Property Group: Sanctuary Retreats
Style: Tented Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
Nestled amongst fever trees in the shadow of Mount Kenya, Sanctuary Tambarare, opened June 2022, delivers the perfect balance of adventure and serenity. Sanctuary Tambarare looks out across the grassy plateau of the award-winning Ol Pejeta Conservancy, 90,000 acres of unspoilt African landscape, where the Big Five roam, including the last two northern white rhinos on earth.
With just 10 luxurious guest tents, Sanctuary Tambarare is a peaceful haven that reflects its surroundings – with a generous helping of indulgence. After adventurous days tracking lions, riding horses with rhinos or spotting giraffes, elephants, gazelle and zebra in this stunning wildlife retreat, guests can retire to the secluded tented camp for sundowners, relaxation and attentive five-star service.
Kololo Game Reserve
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 15
Staying at Kololo is truly an adventure: you are surrounded by the African bush where wild animals roam free. Kudu, wildebeest, impala, warthogs regularly cross your path, running past the terrace of your chalet or villa looking for food and water. And you can walk and bike freely in the reserve, coming eye to eye with the animals.
The accommodation consists of 15 chalets en villa’s that offer space to 2, 4 or 6 persons. All beautifully situated in the bush or the parklike landscape. Each accommodation has a private shower and separate toilet per room, a veranda and a fully equipped (outdoor) kitchen, including tea/coffee facilities and of course free wifi.
Ohorongo Tented Camp
Country: Namibia
Destination: Damaraland
Property Group: Independent
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
Ohorongo Tented Camp is a small camp, catering to guests in just four tents, so the experience and atmosphere around the camp is intimate and peaceful. While each guest has a private retreat in the shape of their own tented suite, there are a selection of common areas for festive gatherings, like mealtimes, sitting around the fire together, or cooling off in the pool. Ohorongo Tented Camp is located in the western region of the reserve, and it is magnificently built into the granite boulders of a rocky outcrop. There are four tented suites, elevated on wooden decks, with private terraces, outdoor showers, and comfortable in-room amenities. It is designed to keep you close to mother nature, wrapped under canvas, while offering you the modern luxuries of a lodge.
The Umbozha
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Lake Kariba (Zimbabwe)
Property Group: Zambezi Cruise & Safaris
Style: Houseboat
Number of Rooms: 9
The Umbozha Houseboat on Kariba offers 9 cabins; each with an en-suite shower and WC. Sleeping areas all have beautiful wooden furnishings coupled with stylish interiors as well as stunning lake views. Every cabin on the boat is also fully air-conditioned and boasts a unique contemporary feel. This cruise boat has an expansive lounge and dining area offering panoramic views of the landscape beyond. A staircase leads from the lounge to the top deck. On the Umbozha’s top deck, you can relax on a daybed as you enjoy the passing landscape.
Escape the heat of the midday sun with a dip in the pool. Or kick back and relax on the sun loungers, surrounded by endless views of magical Africa.
Antrim Villa
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 3
Built in the late 1800s, this old English Victorian house was originally a family residence. High ceilings and well-kept stuccos give this guesthouse charm and light.
Misty Waves Boutique Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Whale Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Boutique Hotel
Hermanus Western Cape, South Africa. The impressive boutique hotel is situated in the best land-based whale-watching destination in the world - Hermanus a charming coastal village in The Cape Whale Coast or Overstrand.
Our friendly staff can arrange for our guests excursions to: whale watching, shark cage diving, Quad Biking, Zip-lining, sea kayaking, Garden Route, safaris, wildlife adventures, Cape Town, Table Mountain, V & A Waterfront, Robben Island and more.
Gooderson Mtunzini Forest Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Gooderson Leisure
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 22
Situated near the quiet town of Mtunzini on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal, Gooderson Mtunzini Forest Lodge is just over an hours drive from Durban with direct access to the Midlands via Vryheid / Melmoth and Zululand. Nestled in a lush sand forest location bordering an expansive, unspoilt beach this small private resort offers a host of wonders for those who delight in natural surroundings, indigenous forests and lush vegetation. Our cosy log cabins offer a rustic ‘tree house’ experience, while at the same time providing all the comforts of home at your fingertips.
Simbavati Grumeti
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Simbavati Lodge Collection
Style: Tented Lodge
Number of Rooms: 12
Simbavati Grumeti is nestled on the open plains between the Serengeti National Park and the Grumeti River, within Tanzania’s fabled northern safari circuit. It is on these acacia dotted plains that multitudes of wildlife congregate all year round in a game viewing spectacular.
These plains also play host to vast herds of wildebeest, which assemble during their annual migration and move between the north and south of the Serengeti National Park. You may also be lucky enough to see buffalo, giraffe, lion and other wildlife from your tent and the lodge.
Twelve luxury safari tents have a king-sized bed (which can be converted to twin), en-suite bathroom with outdoor showers, ample storage space, viewing deck and views over the plains.
Jaci's Sabi Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 3
Jaci's Sabi House is an exclusive-use safari villa in the world renowned Sabi Sand Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa. We believe that privacy is the new pinnacle of luxury. Accommodating only 6 guests at a time on a sole use basis, each stay is a bespoke safari experience, tailored to guests' every desire.
Absolut Guest Boutique
Country: South Africa
Destination: Pretoria
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 7
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Luxury Boutique Guest House situated on a hill in the quiet suburb of Centurion with stunning city views. Each of our 7 Luxury Rooms are individually decorated, each having their own unique style. The guest house is filled with stunning art and is a must for the art enthusiast.
Fish Eagle Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Style: Guest House
With its quiet yet central location in the heart of the Garden Route of South Africa, Fish Eagle Lodge is the ideal choice for your vacation. The accommodation is spread over 2 buildings which are positioned within a large, well-kept 10,000 square metre African garden.
The first impression of Knysna is the gorgeous lagoon, nestled in the green of the forests and mountains. A view of this very lagoon can be enjoyed from your balcony, the terrace and pool or garden on the hill of the Fish Eagle Lodge.
Tandweni Villa
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 5
Escape to this luxurious private safari lodge set within the renowned Pongola Game Reserve in Zululand, South Africa.
Offering a unique African bushveld getaway, the exclusive-use villa on the banks of Jozini Dam blends stylish accommodation, with spectacular wildlife and bird sightings and top-class tiger fishing.
Crowned Eagle Boutique Hotel
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Lake Kariba (Zimbabwe)
Property Group: Zambezi Cruise & Safaris
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 13
Crowned Eagle Boutique Hotel offers striking and expansive views from where it is situated on Camps Hill at the northern end of Lake Kariba, making it a must-stay when planning a safari to Zimbabwe. This elegant property also boasts magnificent views of the Matusadona Mountains beyond, visible from all 13 en-suite rooms. Great care went into combining old-world charm with touches of modern sophistication, as is evident in the decor and wildlife paintings scattered throughout the hotel. Relaxing in the tropical gardens, alive with the sights and sounds of countless birds, and taking in one breathtaking Kariba sunrise and sunset after another, is part of the experience when staying at Crowned Eagle Boutique Hotel.
Belvidere Manor
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: JubileeStone
Style: Self Catering
Number of Rooms: 22
Situated on South Africa’s scenic Garden Route in the popular lagoonside town of Knysna, Belvidere Manor offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in single- and double-storey freestanding cottages, a range of delicious dining experiences and breathtaking natural surroundings.
Built in 1849, the historic Manor House is an exquisite example of Cape Georgian architecture, and the quaint on-site pub, The Bell Tavern, is a restored farm building.
The Manor House, tavern and cottages are surrounded by two hectares of landscaped gardens, set within the secluded Belvidere Estate, which is a leafy suburb of Knysna. From the terrace of the Manor House, there are unrivalled views across the lawns and swimming pool to the lagoon.
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
Country: South Africa
Destination: Oudtshoorn
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 24
De Zeekoe is a beautiful Guest House farm in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. We offer a variety of luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation cottages. Come and relax in our beautiful surroundings in the Garden Route’s Klein Karoo.
Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Islands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 20
Tucked away from the island’s bustling large beaches, lies the breathtaking, picture-perfect, white and turquoise Chwaka Bay on the south-east side of Zanzibar. Here nestles a little gem of the warm Indian Ocean, an intimate, owner-managed resort.
Relaxation in paradise.
Due to the intimate size of only 20 luxurious rooms, Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort has a relaxed atmosphere. Unwind on the powder-white sands in the bay and enjoy a cocktail, while watching the magnificent sunset. There is no task too great for the staff, ensuring you always receive personal service.
Discover the tropical paradise resort, designed for those who appreciate careful attention to detail. Relax and let Michamvi Sunset Bay take care of you.
Zanzibar is located on the East coast of Tanzania, in the warm tropical waters of the Indian Ocean. It is a malaria-free area and has pleasant weather throughout the year. In the winter months of May and June, the island can experience seasonal rains. However, the south-east coast is generally drier than other parts of the island.
Rockfig Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
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The architect and interior designer of RockFig Safari Lodge were inspired by the Timbavati setting of this luxury South African safari lodge to create a relaxed ambience with indoor and outdoor guest spaces that segue into each other, and enable both communal and private moments suffused with an authentic bush feel.
Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
Firstly aptly situated on the banks of the Crocodile River is our Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge, overlooking the Kruger National Park, offering both the leisure and corporate client a gateway to the regions’ many tourist attractions. In addition to the professional big 5 game viewing experiences on offer in the Kruger National Park, the Safari Lodge is uniquely positioned to certainly further afford its visitors the opportunity to experience day trips to the Panorama Route, Swaziland and Mozambique.
Further more the double storey thatch roofed lodge offers six luxury en-suite, air-conditioned double bedrooms with sleeperwood furniture.
In addition each room at Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge offers a view of the river and bushveld which breathes rest and comfort. Our lower deck accommodates a dining area where breakfast can be enjoyed while overlooking the swimming pool. The upper verandah is equipped with comfortable chairs and a bar for the thirsty. With spectacular views overlooking the river and Kruger National Park above all. In conclusion dining at night takes place under the stars in summer or next to an open fire on the chilly winter nights for instance.
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Durban
Property Group: Gooderson Leisure
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 168
Welcome to our Gooderson Tropicana Hotel. We offer comfortable, affordable accommodations whether you are with us just one night, or are planning to stay and enjoy the area. Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers an array of services. Unwind and Book a room online today.
We believe in indulgence done right, treating our guests to deliciously fresh cuisine, abundant treats and flavors that are unmistakenly served with a generous portion of heartfelt care. Gooderson Tropicana Hotel’s elegant settings are ideal for gala dinners, cocktails, meetings, exhibitions and wedding receptions. Our dedicated event management team is always available to cater to all your needs, overseeing the event from beginning to end, while our Executive Chef offers you an array of menu options.
Shawa Luangwa Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: South Luangwa National Park
Property Group: Green Safaris
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
Our partnership with legendary guide, Jacob Shawa, not only inspired the name of Shawa Luangwa Camp; it created the foundation for us to bring Silent Safaris to the South Luangwa.
Like us, Jacob fell in love with the Zambian wilderness many years ago and has been deeply connected to it ever since. The spot where Shawa Luangwa sits overlooking the Luangwa River was handpicked by Jacob and is one of the park’s most untouched areas.
Voted one of Wanderlust’s top 8 best professional guides and one of the finest people you will meet, Jacob is at the heart of Shawa Luangwa’s story.
The Capital On The Park
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 300
Situated in Sandton, The Capital On The Park is cosmopolitan living at its best. Where no detail is left unconsidered, and everything is provided for.
From the finest restaurants to a wide range of luxurious in-house comforts & entertainment, the only difficulty you will have is choosing what to enjoy first. Our hospitality and full-service experience means you probably won’t want to leave the hotel but, in a city, filled with so many attractions; you have reason to explore.
Klaserie Drift Misava Safari Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
Klaserie Drift Misava Safari Camp is situated in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, in the heart of the Greater Kruger National Park. The lodge rests high on a hill overlooking the non-perennial Klaserie River and boasts the most amazing view.
Five individually appointed suites are decorated in earthy tones and are completed with all the amenities one can expect from a luxury lodge.
Game drives traverse over 11 000 hectares, 3 000 of which are reserved for exclusive use. Two game drives daily and optional bush walks are conducted by fully qualified guides.
Spionkop Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: KwaZulu-Natal - Battlefields
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
Experience an unmatched getaway at Spion Kop Lodge, which is set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, on the Kwazulu-Natal battlefields route.
Situated on an expansive 700 hectare game farm, Spion Kop Lodge is the perfect base from which you are able to explore battlefields, berg, bush and birds of this region of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The lodge offers visitors an awesome sense of space and beauty, supreme comfort and warm hospitality. The turn of the century farmhouse has been beautifully restored in Natal colonial style. The converted barn now forms the magnificent dining room that boasts spectacular views. Guests savour fine cuisine and excellent service whilst appreciating the African landscape and battlefields.
Makweti Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
Makweti Safari Lodge is an experience for the discerning wildlife aficionado. Timelessly African, it embodies the eras of Livingstone and Hemingway, while standing as a model of modern, environmentally sensitive taste.
The Lodge caters to no more than 10 guests, with five luxury suites that blend seductively into an ideal safari landscape.
This landscape is a natural home for Africa’s “Big Five” – elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, lion and leopard. Makweti has no fences, so the Big Five, zebra, wildebeest, and a host of other iconic species wander freely through the Lodge’s surrounds. Often, these wild “owners of the terrain” come for refreshment to the stream-fed waterhole just 80 yards from the open lounge and viewing deck.
Beyond the waterhole, Makweti’s luxury suites and dining room command panoramic views across a gorge-defined valley, toward infinite blue hills beyond.
These views, and many other enchanting vistas, extend across one of Southern Africa’s largest private game reserves – a wilderness expanse of some 40,000 hectares. For Makweti’s guests, the reserve stands open in its entirety to wonder-filled exploration.
Nigel Archer Safaris' Seasonal Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Style: Semi-permanent Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
Positioned in a prime location within the Masai Mara National Reserve, Nigel Archer Safaris' Seasonal Camp is just minutes from the site of the iconic mass migration in summer months as well as in the perfect position to view big cats early in the year. Throughout the camps' short seasons guests can enjoy and exceptional wildlife experience while also enjoying luxury tents, delicious food and impeccable service.
La Barune Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Limpopo
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 8
La Baruné, an exceptional 4-star guest house, uniquely decorated and furnished with all the luxuries that you will need to enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay.
The guest house consists of eight luxury double bedrooms with king-size, queen-size and single beds, all with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, flat screen televisions and DSTV. We also offer our guests free high speed wireless internet, which makes this guest house a perfect stopover for businessmen and women.
Enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast on the patio, next to the crisp pool and experience the tranquil sound of the Koi pond and water features in our well-maintained garden.
We are situated in Aquapark, an undisturbed neighbourhood in Tzaneen and located right outside the Tzaneen Central Business District, which makes it convenient for guests to take care of all their shopping and business needs. We are only 1 km from the new Tzaneen Lifestyle Mall, Oasis Shopping Centre, the Tzaneen Medi-Clinic Private Hospital and the Tzaneen dam.
In addition we boast with beautiful settings and surrounds, elegantly styled rooms and a sparkling pool to cool off in after a hard day at the 'office'. Our freshly prepared breakfast may be enjoyed either indoors or on the patio overlooking the pool. Your background music is that of the gentle sound of the cascading water of the koi pond.
The sole aim of our friendly and efficient staff is to make your stay enjoyable and unforgettable. We endeavour to give you the personal touch whilst still giving you your space
Makakatana Bay Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
Makakatana Bay Lodge is set on the banks of Lake St Lucia within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, one of the few natural wonders left on earth. Where else in the world can you explore the magic and wonder of unspoiled beaches, vast wetlands, and roaming wildlife in a pristine game reserve and combine this with an unforgettable boat cruise on Africa's largest marine estuary?
Our goal is to show off this unique wilderness gem, the perfect addition to a typical safari holiday. Join us for a bush and beach experience like no other, be it for a romantic weekend getaway or a memorable family holiday, Makakatana Bay Lodge is your ultimate game reserve and beach safari in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN), South Africa, just a 2h30 drive from Durban's King Shaka International Airport.
Nungubane Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: Nungubane Game Lodge
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
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Imagine...
The African bush. 36000 hectares of pristine wilderness, spread across the spectacular landscapes of South Africa’s Waterberg. One of South Africa’s leading private game reserves, called Welgevonden.
Over five and a half thousand animals, roaming free. Iconic individuals to encounter – elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard. Endangered species to spend time with – white rhino, black rhino, cheetah.
Swartberg Country Manor
Country: South Africa
Destination: Route 62
Style: Country House
Number of Rooms: 19
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Nestled at the foot of the Swartberg mountains lies the eternal charm of the Swartberg Country Manor. A peaceful getaway into a world of serene beauty and relaxation.
As an endearing home away from home, our desire is that our guests encounter a timeless escape amidst an impressive landscape that features the tallest mountains in the Western Cape.
Enjoy a tranquil escape from busy life in an area of unspoiled natural beauty.
Bukela Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 14
Five star rated Bukela Game Lodge is a romantic and secluded safari destination tucked away into indigenous trees and bushes at the top of a hidden valley at the Amakhala Game Reserve. Our tranquil Lodge and suites are the perfect setting for the intimate guest experiences for which we’re renowned.
Connected by a wooden walkway, Bukela offers a remarkable private wildlife-viewing experience. Indulge in sumptuous lunches, private candlelit dinners and as you fall asleep, hear the silence broken by the unmistakable sounds of elephant and buffalo making their stately progress through the unfenced camp. It’s our privilege to create moments like these, and to share them with you.
Our lodge may also be booked exclusively as a restful and beautiful venue for small team-building, conferences and weddings.
Bonne Esperance Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 19
Look no further for the perfect stay at this landmark Stellenbosch property. Bonne Esperance Guest House is more than a charming Victorian villa and landscaped English garden. It is located on the perfect corner in the heart of Stellenbosch and our genuine care builds on the modern luxuries and contemporary interior. We pride ourselves in our truly South-African hospitality, giving recommendations, and meeting your needs - leaving you plenty of time for moments to reset your senses and experience joy. Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, we look forward to creating an unique experience for you here in our home.
The Capital On Bath
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 193
Puts you in the middle of it all.
Some of the finest art galleries, restaurants and stylish shopping experiences are just a stone’s throw away. Whether staying for business or pleasure, with your colleagues, family, or friends, you can appreciate the art and shopping on offer literally on your doorstep.
Style and sophistication epitomise the new Keyes Art Mile, Goodman Gallery, Rosebank Market, Circa and Rosebank Shopping Complex. The Capital On Bath brings you closer to all the essential luxuries Rosebank has to offer; whether that’s hotel rooms, apartments or penthouses, a contemporary gym, complimentary shuttles, and uncapped lightning-fast Wi-Fi. The Capital On Bath is where cosmopolitan meets value for money.
Sultan Sands Island Resort
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Islands
Property Group: Bluebay Zanzibar Hotels
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 100
Sultan Sands Island Resort is situated next to its sister property, Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa on the wide, sparkling beaches of Kiwengwa on the east coast of the island. Sultan Sands Island Resort has its own unique character. An inspired blend of Swahili and Arab architecture and décor creates a relaxed ambience, while first-class amenities and facilities ensure complete comfort.
With its idyllic beach position, relaxing pool and wonderful choice of leisure and dining options, Sultan Sands is the perfect island getaway. Sultan Sands guests also share many facilities with Bluebay Beach Resort, including the famous Oasis Spa and the One Ocean Dive Centre.
The George Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: KwaZulu-Natal - Battlefields
Property Group: Independent
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 32
Built on the site of the British Residential Commissioner, Sir Charles Saunders's residency. Originally Tavernors then The Provincial Hotel. Land was aquired in 1896 and present Hotel Built in 1906 adjacent the Great 300 hectare Dlinza Forest. The Hotel during the mining boom of the 1920s, was operated as a Stock Exchange for four months. This Hotel has been through the Bambata Rebellion, Union, Apartheid era and now part of the changing new South Africa. Ideal base to have the complete 101 Things to do in Eshowe!
Silverstone Lodge
Country: The Kingdom of Eswatini
Destination: Mbabane
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
A charming blend of tradition and elegance awaits guests in the magnificent surroundings of Pine Valley - Eswatini.
Silverstone Lodge is set alongside the Mbuluzi river, overlooking the beautiful valley.?
At Silverstone Lodge you will experience total relaxation. Our goal is to create a space where you can be able to connect and spend valuable time together with yourself, friends/family, the Swazi culture and of course our amazing nature.
In order for you to do so, Silverstone Lodge offers fully appointed en-suite bedrooms, which are spacious and designed with your comfort in mind. Each room has a private balcony/outdoor area overlooking the magnificent river/waterfall.
The Manor
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Samara Karoo Reserve
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 4
The Manor is an elegant 4-suite villa, a striking oasis in the semi-desert landscape.
The Manor’s uniquely warm design reflects the local environment and traditions with a light, modern twist. Upon arrival, your eye is drawn through the glass double doors flanked by beaded African artwork and Karoo antiques to the 21-metre infinity pool and breathtaking views beyond.
The Manor can be booked on an exclusive use basis, an option well-suited to families and groups looking for privacy, indulgence and complete relaxation. When booked exclusively, The Manor guests have access to a private vehicle, guide, chef and host as well as a tailor-made programme of activities.
Val du Charron Coach House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 3
The Coach House @ Val du Charron offers luxury 5-Star accommodation in Wellington, Cape Winelands.
With only three spacious suites, each with its own plunge pool and private patio with built in wood burning fireplace, the Coach House is your private space to unwind while overlooking the majestic winelands and mountains.
Relax in your sensuous spa bath or shower for two. Remember to book your onsite spa treatment to complete the ritual.
Take in the unique design elements such as the natural stone features and striking stain glass window features. Enjoy the mod-cons such as wifi, airconditioning and mini bar.
And why not order in? Enjoy a choice of meals from either of the two restaurants on the Estate delivered to your patio.
Naturally, you are welcome to make use of all the Guesthouse facilities from lounge to conference room and pool.
The Capital Melrose
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 145
Located in the Melrose Arch district, across the road from the Melrose Arch Shopping Centre, this uber trendy apartment hotel sets you up for success.
When style is central to the way you live and do business, having the right edge is essential. At the cutting edge of the trendy Melrose district, The Capital Melrose is placed right at the cusp of the city, as close to business districts as it is to lively high street culture. When you stay with us, urban style simply comes with the territory.
With impressive, cool industrial-chic interiors, coupled with all the modern conveniences you’d ever need, including uncapped high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary parking & laundry. You’ll love The Capital Melrose.
Milima Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Nyati
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
MILIMA Safari Lodge is sister lodge to the reputable and well known NYATI Safari Lodge.
The Danish couple Jørgen & Lisbeth Nielsen purchased the lodge in the beginning of 2022, and with 25 years of experience in running South African lodges, MILIMA has now been completely renovated into an all-inclusive 5 star safari lodge opening on the 1st. of September 2022.
Our goal is to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible with highly experienced service minded staff from management to chefs to provide with not only a world class safari experience but also world class meals paired with the best wines.
Our local rangers are experts in tracking the animals, thus ensuring that you do have as many amazing safari experiences as possible when staying at MILIMA.
Kwenga Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
Kwenga Safari Lodge is situated inside the Balule Private Nature Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park and is a dedicated animal conservation area, a real African wildlife wilderness.
This is where you can experience the best African Safari. A drive amongst the African Big Five is what Game viewing was meant to be. Whether that is game viewing in Balule or a Kruger National Park Safari, you will be enthralled by the sightings.
Being a protected area in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Balule Nature Reserve is a member of the Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR) with no fences separating APNR reserves and the Kruger National Park.
The area attracts a diverse variety of birds and wildlife, including Lion, White Rhino, Buffalo, Leopard, Cheetah and other African game.
Visitors are exposed to the magnificent views of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains from the reserve’s natural vantage points – perfect for romantic sundowners.
A visit to Kwenga Safari Lodge is an experience that will touch your very being. Guests are exposed to the true Africa, they quickly adapt to the mystical rhythm of the Bush hence the quotation by a famous personality “a place where time stops and life begins…”
Safari game drives, bush walks and many other activities are available for your enjoyment.
We have a saying on our piece of paradise:
“Take nothing but your memories, leave nothing but your footprints”
We know that the spirit of this experience will linger in your souls forever…
Ila Safari Lodge
Country: Zambia
Destination: Kafue National Park
Property Group: Green Safaris
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
As a luxury tented lodge sensitive to the pristine ecosystem of Kafue National Park, Ila Safari Lodge is intimately woven into the stillness of its place on the Kafue River.
From environmentally friendly, locally sourced building materials and solar-powered electricity to development of Zambia’s first electric game drive vehicle, Ila is a truly environmentally conscious safari experience. Yet it still manages to effortlessly infuse modern African style, elegance and comfort to make this your unique bush retreat in the heart of Kafue.
Lewaso Cottages
Country: Kenya
Destination: Laikipia
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Partake in the African safari of a lifetime at the Lewaso Lodge, built and run by Paul Lebeneiyo. Here, you can experience the rich culture of the Maasai people, one sunset at a time.
Portland Manor
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: JubileeStone
Style: Country House
Number of Rooms: 14
Portland Manor is a historical country estate, situated on a working farm in Rheenendal, a 26 minute drive from central Knysna, on the scenic Garden Route. Surrounded by 212 hectares of undisturbed wilderness with forests of indigenous trees and rich birdlife, the recently refurbished Residence and Manor House have views across the landscaped gardens to the Lawnwood Dam and beyond to the Outeniqua Mountains.
With some activities available on-site and many more in the surrounding forests, mountains and beaches, outdoor sports lovers will revel in the trails for hiking, running and mountain biking, and the expansive dam which offers fishing, paddling and swimming. For those who just want to escape the bustle of city life, this country estate, close to the Knysna forests, is the perfect opportunity to kick back, relax, appreciate the beautiful surrounds and breathe in the fresh country air.
Franschhoek Boutique Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 12
The Franschhoek Boutique Hotel is set back behind a dappled courtyard of cafes, galleries and boutique shops in the heart of Franschhoek’s Main Street.
Each of its 12 individually-styled rooms offers a luxurious space to relax after a day of wine-tasting and shopping in Franschhoek and surrounds.
An hour’s drive from Cape Town, the historic town of Franschhoek is known as the Food and Wine Capital of South Africa, offering a number of internationally renowned restaurants and wine farms.
Atzaro Okavango Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: African Bush Camps
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 12
Welcome to Atzaro Okavango Camp, a premier safari destination that offers sustainable luxury in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Surrounded by lush palm islands and vibrant delta vegetation, our eco-friendly oasis is nestled within the breath-taking landscape of this World Heritage wilderness. At Atzaro Okavango Camp, we provide an unparalleled combination of “savanna meets delta” adventures and unforgettable wildlife encounters, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the Okavango Delta.
As a guest at our state-of-the-art safari camp, you’ll be able to experience year-round sightings of iconic African wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe, lechwe, and hippo. Our premier destination is ideal for safari enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, offering a private and exclusive experience, irrespective of the number of people you’re traveling with.
At Atzaro Okavango Camp, we take pride in our harmonious integration with the stunning natural environment and incorporation of the diverse culture of the local people. Our camp is powered entirely by solar energy, offering the perfect balance of sustainable living and opulent comfort. Indulge in our on-site wellness spa, maintain your fitness routine in our fully equipped gym, or take a refreshing dip in our expansive 20m pool. Each luxurious tent comes with air-conditioning, private plunge pools, and Wi-Fi, ensuring that you never have to compromise on modern amenities while enjoying the serenity of the African wilderness.
Our remote location is easily accessible by helicopter ride. When you visit Atzaro Okavango Camp, you’ll immerse yourself in a uniquely curated safari experience created out of the vision and dream of Atzaro and African Bush Camps, a strong partnership in global luxury travel.
Experience the pinnacle of sustainable luxury, where eco-consciousness and indulgence meet, and discover the ultimate iconic safari experience at Atzaro Okavango Camp.
Abelana River Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 20
This stylish, newly rebuilt 20-room lodge offers spectacular views over the Selati River.
The river is home to a plethora of wildlife such as hippo and crocodile and a variety of bird species.
The main area and swimming pool overlook the river and include indoor and outdoor dining areas and a bar, as well as a lounge and fire pit for sharing safari experiences and sightings in the evenings.
All rooms are under thatch with en-suite facilities, including an additional outside shower and spacious deck overlooking the river where guests can spend time relaxing between activities. The rooms are airconditioned with ceiling fans and a mini fridge.
Various dining experiences are offered overlooking the river. Dining options are dependent on weather and guest preferences.
Petite Provence Boutique Guesthouse
Country: South Africa
Destination: Durban
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 15
Come and enjoy this unique French style Guest House, echoing glimpses of a Provencal Villa, with splashing of lavender, the colors, and hospitality typical of Provence in the South of France. Nestled in a quiet tropical garden with a pool, alongside a park, Petite Provence is only 300m to the main beach in Salt Rock. ideal for a peaceful holiday break or short stopover.
The River Farmhouse at Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
Country: Zambia
Destination: Livingstone
Property Group: Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 5
Live the life of luxury in your own private riverside house where nothing is too much trouble for the dedicated household team. Whether it’s handing you a gin and tonic while you float in the crystal-clear infinity pool watching elephants playing on the other side of the river, or bringing you breakfast in bed because it’s too comfortable to get up (and you can see the view from there anyway) the entire aim is to help you have the holiday of a lifetime. Not forgetting, of course, that you definitely need spoiling after all that hard work on safari!
With three en suite bedrooms and one two-bedroom suite, River Farmhouse sleeps 8 – 10.
​The long glass doors in the central lounge fold back, opening up onto a large, shady veranda with lounging and dining areas – perfect for outdoor living and with enough space to escape from one another for a bit of peace and quiet.
​In the kitchen off the central lounge chefs prepare meals, to suit your diet and timetable – while household staff are on hand to cater for your every need.
​The gardens are a stunning part of the Farmhouse experience – lawns, trees, flower borders and, above all, a beautiful infinity pool where you can cool off, exercise, or just laze on a sun lounger.
On arrival your Farmhouse host will help you plan your stay, to make sure you have enough time to enjoy this fantastic place while still enjoying all that the Victoria Falls experience has to offer.
​Your home from home has a team of chefs and waiters to look after you throughout your stay. Housekeepers will provide morning cleaning and night time turndown and our garden team cares for the garden and infinity pool.
​Your dedicated guide will escort you to Victoria Falls and your other chosen activities in a private vehicle and boat.
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Brooks Cottage
Country: South Africa
Destination: Pretoria
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 5
This lovely old home, with its Oregon floors and beautiful pressed ceilings, offers you a choice of five tastefully decorated north-facing rooms each with their own private entrance and full en-suite bathrooms – shower and bath.
Conveniently located close to most foreign embassies, University of Pretoria, Hillcrest and Brooklyn Shopping Centers.
Chengeta Safari Lodge
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Harare
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 16
Chengeta Safari Lodge lies in the midst of a 13,000-acre private game reserve approximately 1.5 hours drive from Harare and the International Airport. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and verandas with views of the lush, green gardens.
A family room provides an option for parents with children to take a break together. WiFi is available throughout the lodge.
In the evenings, a crackling fire is provided in the TV room or the trophy room to take the chill out of the air and provide a cosy atmosphere.
Enjoy a swim and a refreshing drink at the pool bar, browse the curio shop for souvenirs to take home to the family, or take part in one of the many optional activities on offer.
Oldenburg Residence
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: MORE Family Collection
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 6
Oldenburg Residence is the perfect place for a relaxed group stay in the Cape Winelands. Much like any home, you get to set the pace: have a snooze by the pool, light up the braai, or snuggle up close to the indoor fire. Of all the things you decide to do, you’ll never tire of those towering mountains as far as the eye can see. This is countryside living at its very best, and the main reason youll be back is the impeccable service, warmth, and care.
Mopiri
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Roots & Journeys
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 10
On the western bank of the vast and idyllic Weboro Lagoon, nestled between palm trees and under large shady figs, Mopiri’s 10 luxury rooms all have panoramic views of the Okavango Delta.
Long winding boardwalks connect the seven luxury rooms and three family suites with the main area; the pool and the jetty give you an opportunity to explore the surroundings from an elevated position.
The luxury rooms are spacious, light and airy with king-size beds and large private decks. All have en-suite bathrooms with double sinks and large rain showers. The bathrooms are connected to the bedrooms via a short corridor, making the most of the wonderful views across the lagoon.
The three family suites are positioned on an island close by, accessed by a walkway, allowing Mopiri to welcome children of all ages. All 10 rooms are generously spaced out offering privacy and the peace and quiet needed to fully enjoy the tranquillity of the Okavango Delta.
Mopiri is surrounded by crystal clear Delta water on all sides; depending when you stay, you may be able to see hippopotamus, elephants and Sitatunga in their natural habitat.
At Mopiri you set your own pace. You may choose to spend your days exploring the Okavango Delta on one of the many activities available, or simply kicking back and enjoying the tranquil surroundings of island life.
Zulu Nyala Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Zulu Nyala Group
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 52
Relax in the comfort of your beautifully appointed room or bask by the poolside in the African sun, then top off the day with refreshing cocktails from the comfort of the lodges balcony as a legendary African sunset unfolds. The lodge has a tennis court, a craft and curio centre, a games room, a bar and reading lounges to ensure that there’s always something to do. Zulu Nyala Private Game Reserve provides a unique bush experience in the heart of one of South Africa’s most diverse conservation regions.
Romney Park
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Independent
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 24
As a hotel, Romney Park All Suite Hotel & Spa, held the title of Best 5-Star All Suite Hotel in South Africa for six consecutive years. After closing the hotel in April 2018 for a complete makeover and conversion to sectional title apartment, Romney Park has reopened as an ApartHotel with selected services.
Heino Reuling and Susan Versfeld, both shareholders and General Managers of the former Romney Park Hotel, head up the Stay Collection’s professional management team that operates and manages Romney Park Luxury Apartments.
Exclusive luxury apartments are available for 1 or 2 nights or even longer stays. The modern, sophisticated apartments are all fully furnished and range in size from one- bedroom units to three-bedroom apartments. Romney Park is the perfect choice for business and leisure travelers alike. Enjoy the spaciousness and privacy of an apartment coupled with the convenience and service of a selected service hotel.
Conveniently sited, the hotel is minutes away from Cape Town’s hottest beaches, the vibrant V&A Waterfront and exhilarant city centre. Privately managed, our assurance to our guests is an unforgettable stay that is both welcoming and comfortable.
Each apartment has 1,2 or 3 bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, kitchen, open plan lounge & dining area, a private north facing balcony and free WI-FI.
On site, facilities include a concierge reception from 06h00-21h00 daily, clubroom that serves breakfast (07h00-10h00) and light lunches (11h30-14h30) daily, a bar (12h00-21h00), and a spectacular outdoor swimming pool.
Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
Country: Zambia
Destination: Livingstone
Property Group: Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 7
The first impression, after driving down the sandy road to reach us, is of rich green foliage, colourful flower borders and rolling lawns with thatched cottages scattered around the gardens. Then, looking through the open main lodge building with lounge, restaurant, and sun decks the Zambezi flows past with a vast wild national park on the opposite bank.
The main lodge building has a large and airy upstairs viewing lounge overlooking the river, inside and outside dining space and sociable lounging furniture on tiered decks. This is the central meeting place for guests – for briefings, for meals (although guests can choose to eat on their own verandas) and for swapping stories over drinks around the fire pit.
​We’ve private areas all over the lovely grounds – you can sit on the river deck, seek shade in our upstairs lounge, watch birds from the raised platform by the dam or catch a nap on a lounger by the pool. You can be as private as you like but always within reach of your watchful team who will cater for your every need.
Our cottages are all different, colourful and stylish, all perfectly adapted to your needs – whether you want to sit and watch the river go by, or relax on your own veranda with a good book or a pair of binoculars. Or just sleep off your journey in our beautiful comfortable beds made by the brilliant Ngoma.
Boardwalk Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 16
Boardwalk Lodge, a four-star B&B guest lodge and self-catering accommodation in Wilderness, South Africa is arguably one of the most successful and popular retreats in the tranquil seaside village of Wilderness in the famous Garden Route, South Africa. Set high on the slopes above the village, a short stroll from the beach and lake below, the lodge’s innovative design, exclusive features and excellent facilities provide the ultimate Wilderness experience and is seen as one of the best hotels in Wilderness.
You will be warmly welcomed by our attentive lodge staff and will love the luxury rooms, stylish studio suites and comfortable self-catering timber chalets, ideal for families. All have private decks overlooking the village, lagoon and sea.
Mbizi Bush Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Style: Safari Lodge
Mbizi Bush lodge is for the distinguished nature travellers who share a love of nature, the depth of its silence and the beauty of our Greater Kruger Big5 reserve.
Mbizi bush lodge is a family-owned and operated luxurious safari lodge. It is an exclusive small boutique lodge nestled in the African bush. Our reserve is situated in a low risk malaria zone. A stay with us will provide you authentic atmosphere and warm hospitality with fabulous food.
Guests arrive as visitors and leave as friends. You can either watch the game in the privacy and tranquility of your own veranda or from the veranda at the main house overlooking our private waterhole. As Mbizi is not fenced around the property, its a perfect place to relax and watch majestic creatures including the Big Five. Mbizi offers incredible viewing opportunities as the animals wander around in their natural habitat.
We are part of Balule Greater Kruger, which means our reserve has open borders with Kruger National Park. If you wish to visit Kruger National park, the Phalaborwa gate is only 25 km away from us. Mbizi is the perfect place to view all big 5 you would see in Kruger national park at our door step with drink in your hand.
Enkusero Mara
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 2
Light Footprint, Low Density Tourism
Featuring a complete escape from urban distractions, our permanent tented camp is set along a Fig Tree ridge that follows the course of a small stream along the border of the Mara North Conservancy and the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Set on 60 acres of privately owned land, Enkusero Mara is configured to offer its guests maximum privacy and exclusivity while being able to fully immerse themselves in the wild landscape that surrounds the camp. Completely unfenced from the neighbouring savannah, it is our priviledge to coexist harmoniously with the wildlife that abound this area of the reserve.
SleepOver Lanseria
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: SleepOver
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 30
Our rooms are configured as Twin Single (2 single beds), Double (Queen size bed) or Family rooms (Queen size bed and two single pull-out beds for children under 12 years old). Our rooms are fully air-conditioned, each with a patio overlooking our lush gardens. There are braai (BBQ) facilities on site, a coffee bar / restaurant, secure parking and our units are serviced daily.
Val du Charron Guesthouse
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 16
Val du Charron’s 4 star Guesthouse invites young and old, business and leisure travellers to enjoy the beauty of the Cape winelands with all the convenience you would expect from luxury accommodation.
With 16 en suite rooms each with its own balcony, you can soak in the views while you enjoy a cold drink from the minibar or a gourmet coffee from the in-room drinks station.
If you are visiting us to unwind, tan by the pool in the glorious sunshine, read a book from the library or play a board game in the lounge if there are clouds in the sky. A treatment at the spa will melt your cares away.
Kids are welcome! Our spacious family room is great for moms and dads and kids sharing. With a pool, jungle gym, splash pad and plenty of place to roam the kids will be entertained while you enjoy a fabulous meal at either of the Estate’s two restaurants.
If you have chosen us to get the business done, our twenty seater conference room with projector, DSTV, wifi, pause area and fire place to network by is a great space to conclude that deal.
Sabie Town House Guest Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Panorama Route
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 9
Greg and Family offer guests a warm personal welcome to our lovely, distinctive home, constructed of river stone and local timber, peacefully situated overlooking the stunning natural beauty of the Sabie Gorge.
Without exception, the many guests who have stayed with us comment on the uniqueness of our home and that photographs on the website do not do it justice. Don’t let the name “Town House” deceive you – our guest lodge is more of a mansion!
From the pool patio deck you can catch a glimpse of the hyrax enjoying the early morning sunshine, the occasional fish eagle calling, pretty little sunbirds flitting from hibiscus flower to strelitzia flower sipping nectar, and we have even been lucky enough to have a hippo wander by! Or you may like to take a short stroll with a bottle of chilled wine across the open bushveld at sunset to sit on the rocks and admire the gorge and river below.
The emphasis of our spacious rooms is to offer guests comfort and a place to relax and feel at home. All have a separate private entrance and the majority overlook the lush gardens. Children are welcome, so we have family suites available. We are also pet friendly (by arrangement) and arrange special rates for larger groups. Sumptuous breakfasts are served either in the dining room or on the verandah overlooking the sparkling blue swimming pool.
We offer warm and friendly hospitality – a home away from home.
The Sabie Town House Guest Lodge is within walking distance of Sabie village with its selection of shops and a very good choice of restaurants.
The Sabie Town House Guest Lodge is the perfect venue for your weekend getaway, your intimate wedding venue with accommodation or your budget friendly small business conference.
The Feather Hill
Country: South Africa
Destination: North West Province - Dr Kenneth Kaunda Region
Property Group: JubileeStone
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 10
Nestled on a hilltop in Potchefstroom, The Feather Hill offers luxury hotel accommodation, contemporary dining at Vista’s restaurant, a relaxing day spa, as well as a wedding venue and other function venue options set among beautifully landscaped surroundings.
The Feather Hill evokes a sense of luxury and classic, modern comfort.
Hotel Krige
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 24
Located in the centre of upmarket Stellenbosch, this brand-new hotel boasts 24 apartment-style rooms individually decorated with top quality furnishings. Each suite boasts an en-suite bathroom, a kitchenette, a workspace, Wi-Fi, DSTV and twin or king-size beds.
The hotel is located inside of Stellenbosch’s historic quarter, within walking distance to Stellenbosch University and the town’s many trendy eateries, boutiques, cultural sites and historic monuments. The property is also well placed as a base to explore South Africa’s winelands region, which boasts beautiful nature reserves, wine farms, golf estates and more.
Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Zulu Nyala Group
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 57
The Heritage Safari Lodge was originally built in the 1940’s as a hotel and was a landmark pit stop for weary travelers between Maputo and Durban. Acquired in 1996, the gracious building was lovingly restored to its original colonial grandeur, enhanced with new accommodation, and tastefully themed to highlight Zululand’s unique cultural heritage.
With buffet-style meals in our restaurant, the wide, welcoming veranda and our ‘human watering hole’ – the pub or thatched boma, warm and relaxing atmosphere is conducive to shared good times and conviviality.
Sundowners are a fine part of old colonial tradition that really should be observed! The Zulu Nyala Heritage Hotel also has a small library, as well as a beautifully stocked curio shop for your browsing pleasure and be sure to keep an eye out for the impala, nyala, warthog, zebra, blesbok and Zulu nguni cattle that roam freely on the property.
Rooiberg Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Route 62
Property Group: JubileeStone
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 12
You are finally free to escape the confines of home and explore the isolated, unspoilt Klein Karoo where wild animals roam free, birds circle in the brooding winter sky and swathes of orange aloes punctuate the landscape.
We have various accommodation options for you to choose from and we cannot wait for you to arrive.
The restaurant kitchen can provide 3 meals a day, eaten at the restaurant with its friendly service and uninterrupted view of the veld and watering hole.
Thornybush Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Thornybush
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 20
The Game Lodge was the first of its kind in the Thornybush Nature Reserve, opening its doors back in 1961. As the original establishment, it put Thornybush on the map and established our reputation for world-class game-viewing.
Now, with a note of sophistication in the design and layout, our thatched main area overlooks a waterhole and riverbed frequently visited by elephants, buffalo and other large game at the Thornybush Lodge. The classic lower deck flows between the open dining area and a beautiful bar.
Sunbirds, attracted to the many aloes which surround the main deck, are just some of the many small delights you can expect on your stay at Thornybush Game Lodge.
The warm-hearted staff, riverbed setting and legacy of excellence are standout features. Meals, when taken at the lodge, are Ottolenghi-style buffets prepared by Solly, the legendary master bush chef! Bush dinners are a firm favorite with our guests, where you get to enjoy a hearty meal, surrounded by lanterns, candles and the sound of the African wilderness.
Kirurumu Serengeti North
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Independent
Style: Mobile Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 7
Kirurumu Serengeti North Camp is a luxury mobile camp, moved seasonally to take best advantage of the vast Serengeti. The camp is used as a base, a spring board for an early morning game drive, a break for a sumptuous lunch, a respite from the heat of the day and the finale to a days adventure where stories can be swapped around a fire. As a small and intimate camp the staff are on hand just to look after a very limited number of guests and so the level of attention and service is always excellent. The entire camp may be exclusively reserved for your private party.
Knorhoek Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 8
Day outings at Knorhoek Wine Farm provide a great blast of fresh country air, but weekend getaways allow the whole family more of a chance to take advantage of this 200-hectare wine farm with accommodation. Knorhoek Wine Farm accommodation offers both bed & breakfast and self-catering wine farm stays. Breakfast is served daily, and lunch can be enjoyed at the restaurant.
The Capital Zimbali
Country: South Africa
Destination: Durban
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 140
Located in a luxury eco estate with insanely beautiful Indian Ocean views, less than fifteen minutes from King Shaka International Airport, The Capital Zimbali Resort is easily accessible and feels like you have arrived at a utopian paradise! Set in a tropical forest that unfurls into the ocean, the resort blends organically into a lush natural landscape.
A magnet for fun seekers, families, couples, solo explorers and business travellers; the resort is far enough removed to allow you to step back and take time to enjoy the tranquil surroundings. A plethora of exciting activities and sensational cuisine boosts your sense of complete wellbeing. Once you have checked in, you never want to leave
The Safari Club
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: Independent
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 16
Born out of a desire to offer guests a true safari feel throughout their entire African trip, we created the ultimate bespoke overnight accommodation only 5 minutes from OR Tambo airport. 100% privately owned and managed, The Safari Club is one of the best loved airport stays in Johannesburg.
Leobo Private Reserve
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 15
Designed by award winning architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, Leobo is state-of-the-art, and the ultimate in private luxury.
Leobo Observatory is set in a private 23,000 acre game reserve within the stunning and malaria-free Waterberg Mountains of Northern South Africa.
Always booked exclusively, the house sleeps up to six adults and four children, and there are nine guest chalets on the reserve that can be utilised for larger groups or private staff. Leobo is not about safari. It's the holiday after your safari. Activities include R&R, picnics and alfresco dining, hippo camping, quad biking, horse riding, bass fishing, target shooting, helicopter paint-balling, and phenomenal astronomy from the research grade observatory dome.
Leobo launched in May 2013 and has won Best Safari House in Africa in The Safari Awards every year since. In 2017 and 2018, Leobo was awarded Best Family Safari Experience in Africa.
Tambuti Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Sun City and Pilanesberg
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
Set in the north western side of the greater Pilanesberg National Park, and only 33km’s from Sun City, this malaria free Big Five private game lodge is surrounded by the trees of an old Tambuti forest within the Black Rhino Game Reserve. Tambuti Lodge is part of a conservation area that covers over 50 000 hectares. Stay in one of five luxurious suites and enjoy ultimate comfort in contemporary and spacious en-suite accommodation featuring private decks, deep baths, indoor and outdoor showers.
The Elephant Camp West
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Victoria Falls
Property Group: Wild Horizons
Style: Tented Lodge
Number of Rooms: 4
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The Elephant Camp has been rated one of the best luxury lodges in Zimbabwe, and is within close proximity to the Victoria Falls and the bustling tourist town. Set within the Victoria Falls National Park, The Elephant Camp overlooks the Zambezi Gorges with a magnificent view of the Victoria Falls spray.
The all-inclusive rate covers a wide range of activities, all meals and drinks, WiFi and transfers.
The Elephant Camp Main and Elephant Camp West are nestled on a ridge between the Masuwe River and the Zambezi gorges, giving guests an uninterrupted view of the breath-taking spray that swells above the Victoria Falls rainforest. Set against a backdrop of indigenous teak woodland, the imaginative use of eco-friendly canvas tents allows this unique camp to live in harmony with the surrounding environment.
The Elephant Camp West has been specifically designed to meet the needs of smaller groups and familieslooking for a more intimate and exclusive safari experience. Although The Elephant Camp West operates separately to the main camp, it embodies the same authenticity, luxury and environmentally sensitive premise.
The four luxury tented suites all have a dramatic view of the classic African landscape and the impressive cloud of mist that sits on top of the horizon above the Victoria Falls rainforest.
The spacious, “marquis-style” tents have their own private deck and personal plunge pools that are perched on a ridge with the ‘Mosi Oa Tunya’ (smoke that thunders) in view. They are fully equipped with air-conditioning, a tea and coffee station and a well-stocked mini bar, each of which are replenished daily. The bath-with-a-view and outside shower allow guests to fully absorb the wilderness experience while remaining protected from the elements.
The dining tent and main pool deck are detached from the main camp, ensuring a serene dining and relaxation time. The décor evokes a luxury safari ambience with rich colours, wooden artifacts and an open-air design. The campcan host eight guests in four stand-alone suites for the ultimate safari get-away.
LODGE FACILITIES
- Spacious lounge & dining area
- Views of the Spray of the Falls & Gorges
- Fully stocked bar
- Free Wi-Fi in main complex area
- Main swimming pool, with deck
Explorer Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 3
During South Africa’s summer season, Shamwari Private Game Reserve expands its offering even further by opening the Explorer Camp.This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes guests on a guided walking safari of the surrounding land, allowing you to get up close and personal with nature.We firmly believe that travel needs to be simplified by going back to basics. This package not only reflects the core ideals of our safaris, but aims to deliver an eye-opening encounter with nature.
Our wilderness bush camp itinerary comprises a minimum two-night walking trail and is operational Tuesday and Wednesday OR Friday and Saturday (optional third night Sunday). The camp operates October to May. The Explorer Camp is discreetly fenced for safety reasons but retains true explorer ambiance. The tents are placed in close proximity without encroaching on the other tents’ privacy, while the camp is located on a plateau set among the only basalt and granite extrusions on Shamwari – a truly magical setting.
Eclectic Beach Retreat
Country: Mozambique
Destination: Inhambane
Property Group: Independent
Style: Beach Lodge
Number of Rooms: 7
Eclectic Beach Retreat is situated in the Inhambane province of Mozambique and can be found nestled on the white pristine sands of Barra Beach. It is located close to the famous Flamingo Bay Estuary where you can find the tiny seahorses.
The diving is world class and you can experience year-round sightings of the famous whale sharks. In the winter months, the humpback whales visit and can be seen breaching out of the warm Indian Ocean.
Consisting of 5 private, luxury Beach suites and 2 luxury Garden Suites, each with it’s own splash pool, Eclectic Beach Retreat is perfect for romantic getaways.
North Island Okavango
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Natural Selection
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 3
You can’t dream this kind of adventure up. The camp itself is located on a private island, surrounded by a mosaic of other islands all netted together by shining lagoons and transient channels. Between the floodplains, open savannah and woodlands, there is an abundance of wildlife everywhere.
Each tent has been designed around a congregation of beautiful big trees, with exceptional lagoon views. Delights of ebony, mangosteen, rain trees, leadwood and wild fig. The adventure here comes to you in waves, as you safari amongst the islands, rich with wild things and extraordinary beauty. This is without doubt, an incredible Okavango Delta safari experience.
Designed around comfort and luxury, it won’t take you long to settle right in. Here you’ll be blissfully unaware of anything else, other than the tranquility and beauty of your surroundings. This is also an exciting opportunity to experience the joy of the Okavango Delta done three ways. On land, on water and in the air. Each new adventure, as extraordinary as the last. The wildlife opportunities in and around camp are exceptional and discovering this idyllic island landscape for yourself will not only delight, but also leave you full to the brim with adventure filled stories to share.
Schulphoek House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Whale Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 15
5-Star Small Hotel
Fully Renovated 2017
9 Sea Facing Rooms | 6 Garden Rooms
Complimentary Courtesy Shuttle | Concierge desk
Award Winning Green Hotel
Solar Power and Water Harvesting
Lazuli Bush Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Hideaways
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 4
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Living up to its namesake, with Lazuli meaning ‘Gemstone’ in Zulu – Lazuli Bush Lodge is truly part of the East Coast treasure chest. Specifically the ultramarine stone, its character emanates similar qualities of healing, awareness and self-care. It is regarded as a good-luck stone, offering infinite possibilities – akin to the feeling one gets when staying at the lodge.
Lazuli Bush Lodge is a forest haven; a discreet and tranquil experience in the Kuleni Game Park of Kwazulu Natal. Located in the heart of the Elephant Coast, the lodge has access to iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and Sodwana Bay, each area offering a range of entertainment and activities during your stay. From whale watching to classic game drives to turtle observation and snorkelling, you have endless options for outdoor excursions!
Singa Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 12
Singa named for the mystical dragon-lion of Indonesian mythology, is a luxury 4-star rated boutique hotel located in seaside suburb Summerstrand of Port Elizabeth, gateway to both the Garden Route and the Eastern Cape safari belt. Port Elizabeth has always been well-known and well-loved for its relaxed pace, rejuvenating, traffic-jam-free holiday experiences. In the last few years, return visitors have also been pleasantly surprised by a new era of stylish, luxury accommodation options in Port Elizabeth, lending a swirl of cosmopolitan energy to the friendly city.
Each of the nine luxury suites and three executive suites in this luxurious modern fusion of Eastern and African décor is distinctive, offering guests a fresh experience with every visit to Singa. From the bright sea air of the Port Elizabeth seafront, you are transported into a rich world of texture, colour, vibrant mosaics, opulent fittings and luxuriously appointed rooms, infused with the scent of frangipani blossom and leaf-filtered light.
Kuname Manor House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Karongwe Portfolio
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 3
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Kuname Manor House, surrounded by a big Weeping Boer Bean and Jackal Berry Trees, brings you closer to Mother Nature – here, you can feel, touch, smell and see the African Bush at its best and be warmly welcomed into our piece of Paradise.
The Manor House, a new addition to the Kuname Family, is a beautiful three bed room and property situated on the banks of the Kuvenyami River.
Game viewing continues all day, whether on a Safari or sitting on your private deck overlooking the drop to the Kuvenyami River and the watering hole close by. You will be entertained by a number of birds bathing in the water or the local animal species that will come for a sip of water during the course of the African day.
River Sands Villa
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Simbavati Lodge Collection
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 2
River Sands Villa is a combination of luxury and opulence with exceptional private views overlooking a watering hole, in the heart of the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. It is positioned alongside the Sohebele River, a tributary of the Nhlaralumi River. A custom designed waterfall pool feature overlooks the watering hole that attracts a variety of wildlife throughout the day.
This opulent villa emits a private and luxurious feeling with 2 spacious suites connected by the main lodge area with a large fireplace which makes up the heart of this villa. The villa is a personification of the term: “Space is Luxury”
The Timbavati forms part of the Greater Kruger Park and offers exceptional game viewing including all the Big Five, most notably leopard, and also wild dog. Once again privacy is accentuated in the twice-daily game drives on the villa’s private game vehicle, which provide for close encounters with birds and animals, large and small.
Berluda Farmhouse and Cottages
Country: South Africa
Destination: Oudtshoorn
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 20
Nestled in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains on a typical Little Karoo farm, you will find Berluda Farmhouse and Cottages. Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay with luxurious touches, personal service and South African hospitality.
Sylvan Grove Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Durban
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 6
We welcome you to the peaceful Sylvan Grove Guest House which has been running successfully for over 16 years in Umhlanga Rocks - one of the finest holiday resort towns in South Africa. With extensive knowledge and experience in Umhlanga Rocks and KwaZulu-Natal, we will prove to be a wonderful choice on your journey in the textural East Coast of South Africa.
Westlodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Panorama Route
Property Group: Independent
Style: Bed & Breakfast
Number of Rooms: 6
Situated in the small town of Graskop, Westlodge is a beautifully designed , Victorian-styled bed and breakfast.
Maasai Trails
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: New African Territories
Style: Mobile Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 7
Maasai Trails is all about your guides, local Maasai from the Loita area, who are eager to share their customs and culture, whilst teaching you the lore of the bush. The Loita Maasai who lead you on these trails are reputed to be the most conservative of this tribe, dedicated to their traditions, ceremonies and rites of passage. As a people, the Maasai have struggled over the years to maintain their culture and have shied away from large scale developments and lodges that comprise other parts of Eastern Africa… thus is the beauty of Maasai Trails. This small low impact camp and mobile camp are a sustainable method to bring income to the local people whilst protecting the natural surroundings of the Loita Hills and sacred Forest, as well as their culture!
The Trails can vary in number of days and any number of people can join from one up to 14, but the trails stay the same and all begin from a base Camp where the donkeys who carry the camp are weighed and packed. Whether one wants to walk into the sacred Loita forest to a hidden waterfall, to the edge of the Great Rift Valley, or find a way of combining all the trails … the beauty of Maasai Trails is the flexibility, and they are happy to accommodate any experience in this beautiful wilderness.
Laluka Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
Laluka is a small family-owned and operated luxury lodge in the heart of Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa. We strive to have a low impact on the environment and offer an unforgettably personal experience of this incredible corner of the world.
Old Drift Lodge
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Victoria Falls
Property Group: Wild Horizons
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 14
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Upstream of the iconic Victoria Falls in the Zambezi National Park lies a pristine piece of land on the banks of the Zambezi River. Nestled within this wild paradise is Old Drift Lodge, a place frequented by elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, Lion and many other animals. The untouched natural beauty of the park is sprawled over 56 000 breath taking hectares. The activities offered at Old Drift Lodge emphasise the rich natural environment, focusing on the abundance of wildlife that roam through the Park and swim the Zambezi River. The Zambezi National park can be explored by road, river or on foot, satisfying guests needs to experience every aspect of this natural utopia.
Old Drift Lodge speaks to the rich heritage of the area. A ‘drift or ‘ford’, is a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to cross safely without using a boat. Around 1898, the Old Drift (originally known as Sekutes Drift) was used as a crossing point over the Zambezi River between what was then Southern and Northern Rhodesia (today Zimbabwe and Zambia). The drift was at a point on the river, 7 kilometres above the Falls, where the river is wide but runs low enough during certain periods for safe crossing.
The main lodge area boast 360 degree views, north facing onto the Zambezi & south facing onto a water hole. Only 4.5 kilometres from the town of Victoria Falls, Old Drift Lodge is the closest lodge within the National Park to Victoria Falls. Luxury boats transport guests to our natural utopia where we are able to accommodate guests in 10 double suites and 4 family suites.
Old Drift Lodge offers family friendly accommodation, with each air-conditioned suite decorated with stylish furnishings, fitting of the bygone eras, which blend in seamlessly with the natural environment. The spacious canvas en-suite rooms all have a private lounge, indoor and outdoor showers, plunge pool and an outdoor bath overlooking the Zambezi.
Msandile River Lodge
Country: Zambia
Destination: South Luangwa National Park
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 15
Overlooking the banks of the Luangwa River listening to the soothing sounds of the bush relax and surround yourself with the wildlife of South Luangwa. Watch as herds of elephants cross the river, giraffe come to drink, hippos bathe in their pods, monkeys chatter through the trees and if you are lucky watch the cats amble down the river banks in search of their next meal. Take a dip in our refreshing pool overlooking the river as you allow nature to revive and soothe the soul. Soak in the stunning views with a cold drink from the bar and enjoy as the many animals cross the river at sundown, in what can arguably be one of the best sunset spots in Africa.
Old Bank Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 50
Old Bank Hotel, a restored heritage building built in 1902 by renowned architects William Black and William Fagg, was the original Nedbank building in the Cape. Oozing charm and sophistication, old meets new in this celebration of classic Victorian architecture and modern design.
The entrance to the hotel is via a towering domed glass arch on the ground floor where a doorman will meet you and guide you up to the 8th floor. The elevator doors open into a light and open space that holds the reception, our restaurant, 1902, a state of the art wine cellar and a show-stopping bar, B&F. It's the perfect space to sit back and enjoy the city views with a classic Old Fashioned or one of our signature cocktails in hand.
On warm summer days take it easy on the deck, surrounded by greenery, a water feature and loungers, and breathe in the distant sounds of the vibrant city below.
Spacious bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers are decorated with modern elegance and luxurious finishings. Choose between Deluxe or Superior Rooms, Suites, or spoil yourself to a few nights in the sought-after Presidential Suite. We also have a Luxury Suite for Disabled travellers available.
Val du Charron Manor House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 2
A tranquil escape to luxury accommodation in the Cape Winelands
With a commanding view of Hawekwa mountains, the Manor House offers guests complete privacy with every detail for the ultimate comfort considered. The space is ideally suited to honeymooners or families looking for a luxurious, private and relaxing holiday experience.
The Manor dates back to 1699 but the interiors have been entirely overhauled to turn a modern country escape into one of the most decadent accommodation experiences in the Wellington Winelands. The property is spacious and striking, with indoor space, and 05 Hectares of open space including the landscaped gardens and pool.
The Manor House can accommodate 4 adults and 4 children people. The main house features two en-suite bedrooms. The private dining and living space in the Manor House features a formal lounge with large fireplace (ideal for pre- or post-dinner drinks), a large dining room, expansive balcony with fire place ideal for outdoor living, a games room with pool table and flat screen TV, fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable TV room with a widescreen smart TV and wood-burning fireplace.
Riverstone Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 51
Riverstone Lodge in Muldersdrift is an African inspired lodge, situated on the banks of the Crocodile River, at the buffer of The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
We offer luxurious accommodation, restaurants, conference facilities, wedding venues & children’s parties.
Fish Eagle Residence
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: MORE Family Collection
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 2
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With a completely private entrance, including game drive departure and arrival points, this is your beautiful bolt-hole in the African bush.
Choose how you spend your stay, whether it’s wiling away lazy, hazy days at the pool or spending hours on a game drive (or on foot) in the wild. Action-packed or idle, we invite you to make yourself completely at home.
Magical evenings around the fire pit await and your dedicated service team is ready to welcome you, including a concierge, houseman, housekeeper, chef, masseuse, field guide and tracker. This is an unforgettable escape in every sense of the word – and the perfect way to reconnect with family or friends
Lake Manyara Kilimajoja Lodge
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Property Group: Wellworth Hospitality Collection
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 50
Nestled on the rim of the Great African Rift Valley with stunning views over Lake Manyara, Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day. The lodge is set on pristine lush green gardens and local vegetation with over 130 species of birds.
Ulubisi House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Gondwana Private Game Reserve
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 4
Gondwana has added a new ultra-luxe private safari villa to its portfolio which represents the most exclusive accommodation offering on the reserve. Breathtakingly stylish and sophisticated, yet refreshingly simple, Ulubisi House provides the ideal venue to reconnect with friends and family and to share an exciting safari adventure in the Western Cape’s leading private game reserve. The ultimate private villa on safari.
With 180-degree views of grass plains dotted with game, fynbos-covered rolling hills and the Outeniqua mountain range, Ulubisi House is tucked away in the reserve’s 1000-hectare protected walking area for endangered species. Sleeping either 8 adults or 6 adults and 4 children, the property comes with a full complement of staff, including its own butler, chef and field guide. The timetable runs to guest’s guilt-free whim and they will instantly feel as though this is their second home. Ideal for friends or families seeking peaceful, quality time together, the privacy is only interrupted by the numerous wild visitors that drop in regularly for a drink from the swimming pool.
Xaxaba Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Independent
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
Xaxaba Camp is run by Afrika Ecco Safaris from the local Xaxaba community. It is located on a private island deep within the heart of the Okavango Delta, a world-heritage site renown for its abundance of wildlife. This is a true rustic, wilderness experience ideal for the wild at heart. The focus here is on the community, the wildlife and untouched views in an area not known to many visitors. The island overlooks the famous Chief’s Island, and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy walks on this island. There are plenty of activities to enjoy that cater for the adventurous.
Expect mokoro trips in traditional canoes, fishing and visits to the local community village. There’s even an opportunity to celebrate golden hour in a special sundowner spot on the banks of the intricate waterways. Boat excursions are also availble, but only when the water levels are adequate (generally June/July) which you'd need to check beforehand.
Lidiko Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Style: Bed & Breakfast
Number of Rooms: 18
Lidiko Lodge is a family owned, intimate, 4 STAR lodge centrally situated in the village of St Lucia, Zululand, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, surrounded by the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Set above the Great St Lucia Lake, on a coastal dune, accommodation in the well-appointed 18 garden lodges is provided on a bed & breakfast basis.
The park-like gardens and outdoor lounge of the lodge are ideal for bird watching, conversation, or enjoying quiet time. The pool is ideal to cool off or do some sun-soaking on the loungers around the pool.
Little Africa Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
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Little Africa Safari Lodge is the wildlife haven you have been looking for, situated in the heart of the lowveld, minutes from the Greater Kruger. Surrounded by the iconic bushveld, the reserve offers the best African Safaris and unobstructed views of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains. This safari tent lodge is built in a rustic style on the banks of the Moditlo river and offers elegant decor that envelops you in its luxurious grip.
Little Africa Safari Lodge believes in and promotes ethical and responsible tourism. We are proud to show our guests Africa and its wildlife in the truest form – wild and free. We wish to continue our support of the formal conservation community in their work to secure the survival of Africa’s predators and other species in the wild.
The Capital Empire
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: The Capital Hotels & Apartments
Style: Apartment Hotel
Number of Rooms: 204
The Capital Empire is stylish and centrally located. With a view from the top, you couldn’t be anywhere but Empire. Talk about being in the right place at the right time.
Behind you is the American Embassy. Around the corner is Sandton City. Down the road is the Gautrain station. And in between it all is the most important financial and business district in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Capital Empire is the prime address to get stuff done while you travel, whether for business or leisure. With accommodation that ranges from spacious hotel rooms and apartments to penthouses, with a state-of-the-art gym and stylish restaurant, The Capital Empire presents a contemporary and convenient Sandton-living experience. And even though we put you in the heart of where you need to be, The Capital Empire is so well equipped for networking, business meetings, and conferences.
Court Classique Suite Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Pretoria
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 57
Court Classique Suite Hotel, Pretoria has been serving the Diplomatic, Government, Business and International Leisure Travel Market since 1997.
Nestling in upmarket diplomatic suburb of Arcadia, Pretoria, the Court Classique Suite hotel offers easy access to the major Gauteng business centres, as well as a host of superb restaurants, cinemas shops and cultural attractions.
Make life easy with our free Wifi, free parking, free transfers within Pretoria from 7am – 6pm weekdays, airport transfers & day tours booked on request and free use of our 8-seat Boardroom to in-house.
Springbok Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: KwaZulu-Natal - Battlefields
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 21
The Springbok Lodge epitomises the perfect safari experience with beautifully appointed tented suites, service excellence, superb cuisine and prolific wildlife – ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields, the Nambiti Reserve and Springbok Lodge offer guests a chance to unwind in a picture-perfect setting. Well positioned off the N3, the main route between Johannesburg and Durban, Springbok Lodge is just a four-and-a-half hour drive from the busy metropolis of Johannesburg and a mere three-and-a-half hours from the aromatic coastal city of Durban.
Making the lodge even more accessible is the 1.2km landing strip for light aircraft.
Helicopters can comfortably land directly at the lodge.
The breath-taking mountains of the central Drakensberg lie an easy one-and-a-half hours’ drive away.
Whether Springbok Lodge is your intended destination or the base from which to explore the surrounding Battlefields and Drakensberg you will be assured an exceptional stay and safari experience – the lodge continues to achieve its AA Superior Accommodation Accreditation since 2009.
Ezulwini Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 34
Ezulwini Game Lodge is set in the very heart of Zululand, famous for its wildlife, wetlands and Zulu culture.
The main attractions in the area are the national game reserves - Hluhluwe/Imfolozi and Mkuze Game Reserve, and a World Heritage Site - Isimangaliso Park. Two un-spoilt beaches, Sodwana and Cape Vidal, which are only an hours drive away.
Ezulwini Game Lodge has been a favorite holiday destination for families, corporates and hikers, offering a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Nestled amongst towering pale yellow fever trees and sand forest, on a 300ha private game and pineapple farm, Guests can walk freely and view plains game, numerous birds and the Livingstone Suni close by.
The lodge offers comfortable accommodation for small and large tour groups and is ideally situated for corporate escapes with our fully equipped conference venue.
With great opportunities for wildlife sightings, boundless hospitality, great food and affordable prices we ensure a memorable African bush holiday.
Stonecutters Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Panorama Route
Style: Nature Lodge
Stonecutters Nature Lodge in Mpumalanga South Africa is a 4 - star luxury country getaway. We offer trout fishing in the Mpumalanga Highlands between Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Holiday in splendid isolation in this secure 60 HA estate that is 3 hours from OR Tambo Airport and 2.5 hours from Kruger National Park. The lodge is 15 minutes from the foot of the Long Tom Pass. This is the starting point of the Panorama Route and the scenic wonders of the Mpumalanga tourist attractions.
Amakhosi Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
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The Amakhosi Safari Lodge is situated in the Amakhosi Private Game Reserve, on the banks of the Mkuze River, right in the heart of Zululand. It boasts six luxurious river and two honeymoon suites, in complete harmony with their surroundings. Amakhosi also offers a private home experience. This hidden gem is a touch of paradise that can accommodate four guests.
Encounter Mara
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Asilia Africa
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 10
Situated on the edge of the savannah under the shade of acacia trees, Encounter Mara is a 10-tent camp within the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, bordering the famed Masai Mara reserve in southwest Kenya.
Madi a Thava
Country: South Africa
Destination: Limpopo
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 12
Situated within the valleys of Limpopo’s Soutpansberg Mountain, Madi a Thavha is nestled at the heart of the vast and diverse Venda landscape.
Jack's Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Property Group: Natural Selection
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 9
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After several decades of setting the standard in the Kalahari, Jack’s Camp underwent a full rebuild and reopened in 2021.
The brand-new Jack’s Camp pays homage to the property’s enduring and much-loved 1940s campaign style. The guest tents, seven twins and two doubles, are much larger and each is 270 square metres in size. The iconic interiors remain and are embellished with rich textiles from around the world, Natural History Museum cabinets, and an overhead bed cooling system. Ensuite bathrooms have both indoor and outdoor showers and outside, each veranda has a private plunge pool.
The new, larger mess tent is resplendent with the renowned Natural History Museum, library, antique pool table and a well-stocked drinks chest. The iconic nomadic Persian tea tent has been made larger and the shop has been renovated and restocked with new treasures.
Mara Expedition Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Great Plains Conservation
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
“Mara Expedition Camp, offering affordable Kenyan safari experiences, is positioned on high ground in a grove of typical East African acacia trees overlooking a valley in the Maasai Mara Reserve. It is on private land, offering exclusivity with access to some of the region’s best wildlife. Wildlife drives are in Kenya’s Maasai Mara Reserve and the private Mara North Conservancy. The camp tells the story of early explorers to Africa with campaign furniture and open air space under light canvas. It is an ideal camp to start your safari looking for big cats such as cheetah and lion. Most days, you don’t even have to go very far!” – Dereck Joubert, CEO
Mara Expedition Camp is a magical revisiting of the past, drawing from Africa’s original explorers’ designs and designed for those who search for East Africa’s romantic safari era. Here, you will experience the best of both worlds: the intense action of the Maasai Mara ecosystem, as well as the more private 70,000-acre Mara North Conservancy. Mara Expedition Camp is a stylish experience and adventure camp unique to the industry and fits the service levels, specialised guiding and design associated with Great Plains Conservation.
It is safari chic with six light and airy, spacious canvas tents, each with en-suite bathrooms where you enjoy piping hot water from huge brass safari showers. The affordable Kenyan safari camp itself is tucked away below the tree line, hidden from the lights and noise from neighbouring camps or any other sign of humanity. Under the grove of Africa ebony trees, its humble main area is lit by lantern and candlelit, simple in design, but just enough for all the comforts. This camp’s ambience and ‘back to the classics’ safari design will be a sure hit with private groups and safari enthusiasts.
Whilst offering affordable Kenyan safari opportunities, Mara Expedition Camp is the perfect place for the ardent safari-goer. The camp is locally famous for its leopard residents wandering nearby. Mara Expedition Camp offers guests the best advantage of two migrations – the famous annual Serengeti migration and the green season migration from Loita Plains, an additional 50,000 wildebeest and over 100,000 zebras vying for grazing rights. With picnic breakfast (and often lunch, too), guests can enjoy full day safaris across some of Africa’s most prosperous game country, which is renowned for extraordinary predator density and frequent hunts. Access to both the Masai Mara Reserve and Mara North Conservancy give guests options of more privacy.
Mara Expedition Camp is a member of our Explorer Collection of safari camps located in the greater Maasai Mara. Mara Toto Camp is a fellow Explorer Collection safari camp only a short drive away and tucked discreetly into a forested grove. Mara Plains Camp and the Mara Plains Jahazi Suite are situated across the river in the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy. Mara Nyika Camp is in the private Naboisho Conservancy to the northeast. Mara Plains and Mara Nyika are Réserve-Collection safari camps as well as Relais & Chateaux members. Combining a stay with ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills ensures a perfect safari combination for any visitor looking to experience an ideal Kenyan safari.
Duba Plains Suite
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Great Plains Conservation
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 2
The Duba Plains Suite, an exquisite two-bedroom tented villa located on the 33,000-hectare private Duba Plains Reserve, ensures your private Botswana safari. Tucked into the pristine Okavango Delta wildlife habitat with views across floodplains filled with iconic African wildlife species, there is simply no other private Botswana safari experience like this in the Okavango Delta.
The perfect partner to the 2-bedroomed Zarafa Dhow Suite or Selinda Suite, the Duba Plains Suite is raised on recycled railway sleeper decking and offers guests fabulous views and a steady stream of wildlife parading past. This 2-bedroomed Suite has a wrap-around private verandah complete with a private plunge pool and shaded outdoor sala. The heart of the Suite is an indoor lounge and dining area. Each sleeping area offers guests beautifully appointed en-suite facilities, including indoor and outdoor showers and a luxurious bath. Ceiling fans and a solar-powered air-conditioning system over the guest’s bed area ensure that the tent’s design maintains a comfortable climate.
Guests of the Duba Plains Suite automatically enjoy the services of a private vehicle, guide, private host and chef. The entire space has a luxurious yet distinctly African feel and has no equal environmental credentials and thoughtful appointments.
The Duba Plains concession prides itself on offering extraordinary Botswana luxury safari wildlife experiences, and many consider this region Botswana’s Okavango Delta’s Maasai Mara because of the sheer volume of wildlife. Great Plains Conservation owners, National Geographic filmmakers and conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert chose this area as their home base. Great Plains Conservation is the only operator on the concession, thereby offering guests the ultimate opportunity for private wildlife sightings.
The Duba Plains Suite is a proud Relais & Châteaux member property along with Duba Plains Camp and our Selinda Reserve camp – Selinda Camp, Selinda Suite, Zarafa Camp and Zarafa Dhow Suite in Botswana.
Queen Victoria Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Newmark
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 35
Situated in the heart of Cape Town, the Queen Victoria Hotel welcomes guests to experience the very essence of distinguished luxury, where classic elegance meets contemporary design. Its prime location in a quiet, historic precinct near to the V&A Waterfront allows for a serene city escape as well as convenient access to a range of outstanding amenities.
The hotel’s regal ambience is felt throughout the property, from its triple-volume foyer with a dramatic spiral staircase and glass lift, crystal chandeliers and marble finishes, to its spacious rooms and breathtaking suites. This grandeur, along with fine touches, expected of five-star properties, and hospitable service have earned the Queen Victoria, also referred to as the QV, recognition as one of
the top 25 luxury hotels in South Africa.
As its name suggests, this hotel truly is fit for royalty.
Wilderness Little Tubu
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Wilderness
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 3
Wilderness Little Tubu is an enchanting wildlife sanctuary on game-rich Hunda Island in the Okavango Delta - only a few have the privilege to visit.
Deeply personal and life changing, Little Tubu offers a safari experience like few others. Three eco-chic, luxury tents are perched on raised platforms overlooking a spectacle of untamed Okavango wilderness.
Oliver's Camp
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Property Group: Asilia Africa
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 15
Oliver’s Camp, located in Tarangire National Park, is a place for those who want to experience an adventurous safari with ample comforts.
Join our knowledgeable guides for a walking safari, soar over the plains in a hot-air balloon or examine leopard tracks along a dusty road. At Oliver’s, you can get to know the landscape from all angles.
Our 15-tent camp is relaxed and comfy, imitating the original safari camps. The team at Oliver’s have worked together for years, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Small groups may want to consider booking out a 5-tent area of the camp offset about a kilometer away from the main area and which can be operated as an exclusive use option.
Ongava Tented Camp
Country: Namibia
Destination: Etosha National Park
Property Group: Independent
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
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Immersed in the African Mopani bush, Ongava Tented Camp is a natural extension of this wild, wonderful landscape.
The classic safari style camp is tucked in a hidden valley at the foot of a dolomite hill in Ongava Game Reserve bordering Etosha National Park.
Eight large comfortable Meru-style tents all have en-suite facilities, open air showers and private verandas; the family unit sleeps four. The main area, built of stone, canvas and thatch, fronts onto a much-frequented waterhole; watching wildlife coming to drink from here or from the swimming pool is a favourite pastime.
Ongava’s proximity to Etosha allows for game drives in the Etosha National Park and on the Ongava Reserve itself. Other possibilities include guided walks, birding and visiting hides. Ongava holds one of the largest rhino custodianships for the Namibian government in the country and is one of the few private game reserves in southern Africa where guests can see both black and white rhino.
Crawford's Beach Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Independent
Style: Beach Lodge
Number of Rooms: 36
What started as a spark of inspiration and a piece of coastal farmland back in 1976, has culminated in to a remarkable family journey of three generations and the evolution of what is today known as Crawford’s Beach Lodge, the jewel of the Wild Coast.
It’s not just the miles of pristine beach right at your feet, the luxurious accommodation, delicious meals or even the unmistakable warm hospitality that will keep you coming back… this is a place where your soul will find peace and your mind can recharge.
So in the immortal words of Old Man Roy…
Welcome to paradise!
Three Tree Hill Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Drakensberg
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Tucked into the side of a rocky hill, overlooking the Mfazimnyama valley of the Spioenkop Game Reserve, and surrounded by the site of a famous Anglo Boer War battle, lies Three Tree Hill.
Situated in the foothills of the Kwazulu Natal Drakensberg range, where rolling green hills are dotted with flat-crowned Acacia trees, giving it the quintessential “Out of Africa” feeling.
This Fair Trade certified lodge, places great emphasis on Responsible Tourism and offers spectacular scenery, locally grown farm-style country food with superb hospitality. It is the ideal environment in which to unwind and be rejuvenated. This intimate, luxury 24 bedded lodge is owned by Simon & Cheryl Blackburn whose passion and enthusiasm for Africa’s wildlife, history and culture is immediately evident when you visit. You are welcomed into their home, and invited to experience the warm hospitality, and relaxed atmosphere in their four star family-run lodge.
Close to the base of Van Reenens pass, the lodge is also the ideal half-way stop between Johannesburg & Durban, only 27km from the N3 highway. This lodge is the perfect location to base yourself for exploring the major Anglo-Boer War Battlefields in KwaZulu Natal (Battles of Spioenkop and Colenso), the Northern Drakensberg Mountains (world heritage site), and within easy (2hrs) reach of the Anglo-Zulu War Battlefields (Battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift).
A myriad of other activities are available at the lodge, which include horse trails, game walks, hiking, mountain biking and birding. The lodge has three two-bedroomed family cottages, which offer spectacular views of the surrounding hills and six double cottages suitable for couples & single travellers.
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Sopa Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 99
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their centre.
The Farmhouse Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Village n Life Travel
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 19
Overlooking the tranquil Langebaan Lagoon, The Farmhouse Hotel is an unique, character filled historic farmstead. Here, the focus is on creating a quality stay with unique additions that add to the cherished memories we look forward to sharing with you.
No traditional reception. No chocolates on your pillow. Instead, you can look forward to plenty of natural light and fresh air, butler style service, walks through our West Coast inspired garden or along the cliff path that borders the hotel, the smell of freshly baked bread and traditional “moer koffie” and sunsets from our stoep, the perfect way to mark the end of another day well spent on the West Coast.
Victoria Falls Waterfront
Country: Zambia
Destination: Livingstone
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 23
Only four kilometers from The Victoria Falls the lodge is ideally positioned to enjoy the many activities on offer. The riverside deck, bar and restaurant overlook the the spray from The Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River.
Kirurumu Serengeti Central
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Independent
Style: Mobile Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 7
Kirurumu Serengeti Central Camp is a lovely mobile camp, moved seasonally to take best advantage of the vast Serengeti. The camp is used as a base, a spring board for an early morning game drive, a break for a sumptuous lunch, a respite from the heat of the day and the finale to a days adventure where stories can be swapped around a fire. As a small and intimate camp the staff are on hand just to look after a very limited number of guests and so the level of attention and service is always excellent.
Mara Explorer Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Heritage Hotels
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 10
Mara Explorer is situated on a broad, thickly forested bend of the Talek River in the very heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
This luxurious tented camp lies at the confluence of the Masai Mara’s four main game-viewing areas, and enjoys prime views of the spectacular wildebeest migration between July and September.
During the remainder of the year, herds of watering elephant, hippos and other animals can often be seen from your private veranda. Come and enjoy our marvellous camp!
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Singita
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
Built in the style of a stately Edwardian manor house and featuring a light and airy atmosphere, Singita Sasakwa Lodge offers panoramic views, a sense of immense freedom, and stillness.
Striking the perfect balance between casual luxury and sophisticated elegance, it features a grand entrance, wraparound verandas, silver candelabras and coveted antiques, as well as bespoke décor elements such as local artefacts and tribal cushions.
Kaskaz Mara Camp
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Nasikia Camps
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 10
Coo!’ from the Mourning Dove outside as they flutter in the dew. ‘Snuffle! Splutter! Grunt! Honk!’ before the Splash! and Shake! from the Blue Wildebeest as they run the gauntlet of the Mara River. Nasikia presents Kaskaz Mara Camp, a short drive from Kogatende Airstrip and the exciting Mara River viewing area. The ten tented suites are superbly located to provide a indulgent base for optimal migration viewing all through out the year. With large netted windows and draped roofing in each suite for Serengeti-style air conditioning, cotton curtains dancing on the breeze, oversized beds, indoor and out door furnishings of style, expansive floor space, great hardwood double vanities, handcarved decor with Swahili flair. Kaskaz Mara Camp proposes style and grace in the far northern Serengeti. The camp is available for drive in or game package clients, all while taking special care to illustrate the unique environment they are welcomed to. Explore the intriguing wilderness on foot with our in-house armed walking guide; follow the tracks, smell the herds on the breeze and hear the crunch of fauna underfoot.
Tailoring the tents to group configurations from honeymooners to families, the camp personnel are on call 24 hours to ensure that everyone is content in their stunning environment. The camp shares an array of meal option, from early morning bush breakfasts to leisurely in camp lunches in the shade to four course delectable dinners. A fireside Gin & Tonic is never amiss.
Wilderness King's Pool
Country: Botswana
Destination: Kwando, Linyanti and Selinda
Property Group: Wilderness
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
Revel in regal delight at Botswana’s King’s Pool Camp in the wild, remote Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.
Delight in a luxury safari at King’s Pool, in the wild Linyanti Wildlife Reserve in northern Botswana. This is Africa up-close. Come nose-to-trunk with an elephant in the underground hide, so close you could count their toes as they splash in the water. With an abundance of wildlife all around King’s Pool, you can expect the royal treatment, as the wildlife comes to you in this regal safari camp.
Camp Ndlovu
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: The Residence Portfolio
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
Camp Ndlovu is situated in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, a 34,850 hectare stretch of exceptionally beautiful scenery amid river ravines and mountains in the Waterberg district of Limpopo province. The Game Reserve is malaria free and home to Africa’s world famous Big 5.
Welgevonden offers a truly unique big five safari experience. As if the reserve’s beautiful and varied topography and its wealth of wildlife were not enough, the ban on private vehicles within the reserve and the heavily restricted number of guests – combined with the fact that the animals have never been hunted – means you’ll have the kind of up close and personal encounters that you will remember for a lifetime.
Nkorombo Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Alex Walker's Serian
Style: Mobile Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 5
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Nkorombo is Serian’s tented mobile camp, set on a private riverside site in the Masai Mara Reserve. This snug little setup is chock-full of character with a view over the rushing Mara River, bursting with laughing hippo and languorous crocodile. Much like at Serian and Ngare Serian, life at Nkorombo is low-key and tranquil. Nestled among a stand of wild olive and orange croton, the camp is right next to a lively salt lick that regularly features black rhino, and lion and leopard on the lookout for kill… There is an abundance of prey in this area, and it’s the perfect spot for spectacular game viewing.
The Highlands
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Property Group: Asilia Africa
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
The Highlands has redefined the Ngorongoro Crater experience, offering an array of activities afforded by the camp’s exclusive location and a combination of comfort and contemporary style.
The award-winning camp with its eight domed canvas and glass suites is situated on the edge of a forest that skirts Olmoti Volcano. The surrounding Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The camp feels remote, but is within easy reach of Ngorongoro, where guests can go on day-long game drives to spot lions, elephants and giraffes, with a midday picnic break under a shady tree. From camp, hike up to the top of Olmoti for staggering views, or take a half-day trip to the soda lake in Empakaai Crater, where thousands of pink flamingos congregate. Guests can also interact with the local community, learning about Maasai culture and walk the cattle back to the boma at the end of the day.
At night, gather around a crackling fire with a glass of wine or whiskey before sitting down to a delicious three-course dinner.
Shoebill Island Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: Kasanka National Park
Property Group: Remote Africa Safaris
Style: Semi-permanent Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
Shoebill Island Camp is tucked away in indigenous thicket and faces out onto the Bangweulu wetlands. Bangweulu means where water meets the sky, a perfect description for one of the most extraordinary and important wetlands in all of Africa. It is unique in that it is a community-owned protected area and is home to 50,000 people who retain the right to sustainably harvest its natural resources for their survival and livelihoods. The fish and wildlife populations were rapidly diminishing as a result of unsustainable harvesting. This all changed in 2008 when African Parks signed an agreement with the Zambian Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) to work with the communities to sustainably manage the wetland for the benefit of both people and wildlife.
Zarafa Dhow Suite
Country: Botswana
Destination: Kwando, Linyanti and Selinda
Property Group: Great Plains Conservation
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 1
Welcome to the Zarafa Dhow Suite.
Here exclusivity takes on a new meaning, bonding with friend and family on an illustrious safari filed with excitement and discovery…
The Zarafa Dhow Suite is undoubtedly one of our most beautiful Great Plains Conservation Réserve Collection safari camps in Botswana. Zarafa means “the beloved one” or “the lovely one” in Arabic. The name comes from a giraffe presented to Charles X of France in 1826 by the Viceroy of Egypt. The giraffe was transported from Africa to France in a traditional Dhow.
Today the Zarafa Dhow Suite is a stunning two-bedroom tented suite located on the private 130,000-hectare (320,000-acre) Selinda Reserve of northern Botswana. The 210 square meters (2,260 square foot) suite is on raised decking under flowing canvas. Entering through the wooden Lamu door, exclusivity takes on new meaning.
Noka Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: Lepogo Lodges
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
Sitting on top of a spectacular 100 ft rock face with the swirling Palala River below, Noka Camp encourages complete tranquility with uncompromised luxury. Noka Camp is nestled in the heart of the malaria free Lapalala Game Reserve and offers an exquisite base from which to explore the 50,000 hectares of pure African wilderness.
Royal Livingstone Hotel
Bask in graceful safari style only steps from one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Sweeping Zambezi River and savannah views stretch from every veranda as you relax in elegance.
Wake up to the sight of zebras wandering the Livingstone hotel grounds. Raise a glass at sunset to the marvellous waterfall thundering to its depths as you recline in style. Surrender to relaxation with spa therapies under the shade of monkey trees on the banks of the river.
The Royal Livingstone is located on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, overlooking the Zambezi River and with direct access to the Victoria Falls.
aha Gateway Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Durban
Property Group: aha Hotels & Lodges
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 146
This premier three-star hotel in Umhlanga offers both business and leisure travellers the ultimate in Durban accommodation, as it is conveniently attached to The Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Guests enjoy a distinctive experience as they explore the local culture through visiting entertainment and dining hotspots. Choose between the 146 well-appointed bedrooms at aha Gateway Hotel, where Wi-Fi and a laptop safe zones are included.
If you are looking for conference venues in Umhlanga, the aha Gateway Hotel offers five fully-equipped conference or event venues. that accommodate up to 500 delegates.
We offer hospitality close to Kings Park Stadium, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Go Wild Park, Absa Park Rugby Stadium, Umhlanga’s beaches, uShaka Marine World, The Durban Botanic Gardens, and the Valley of a Thousand Hills.
Chindeni Bushcamp
Country: Zambia
Destination: South Luangwa National Park
Property Group: The Bushcamp Company
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
In an enviable location on the edge of a lagoon where hippos snort and elephant wallow, stands Chindeni - undoubtedly one of the most beautiful, tented camps in the South Luangwa.
Theres something about sleeping under canvas that ignites a sense of adventure in everyone. At Chindeni you can combine that thrill with style and comfort in one of its four opulent tents. Gaze out from your private veranda onto the lagoon which attracts birds and animals from miles around. Or settle back with a gin-and-tonic in the central lounge and dining area - a glorious expanse of decking arranged on several levels around the surrounding ebony trees, boasting, of course, the same spectacular view of the serene lagoon and its inhabitants
Mweya Safari Lodge
Country: Uganda
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Property Group: Marasa Africa
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 54
Located on a peninsula within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mweya Safari Lodge is surrounded by the magical Rwenzori Mountains aptly described as the Mountains of the Moon.
Each room at Mweya Safari Lodge has a breathtaking view of the Kazinga channel. You can watch the forest hogs grazing the grass outside, as well as the odd curious hippo!
A variety of en-suite accommodation is offered: 32 Standard Rooms, 12 Deluxe Rooms with air-conditioning, 2 Suites, the Presidential Cottage, the Queens Cottage, 2 Family Cottages, 2 Luxury Tents, and 2 Standard Tents. You will enjoy the simple safari atmosphere of the accommodation with a level of comfort that will not disappoint.
The cuisine is of the highest quality, presenting a range of exquisite Continental, Indian and International dishes.
The Lodge offers a range of activities and attractions: take a game drive and discover a vast array of wild game; experience a launch trip on the Kazinga Channel on a luxury boats; or watch some of the 619 different species of birds available to be seen. Nearby, chimpanzees can be found in the breathtaking Kyambura gorge - a formation of the natural rift in the earth. Here the ancient movement of tectonic plates has created a natural forest habitat for hippos, monkeys, chimpanzees, elephants and buffaloes.
If you want to unwind and relax, the Mweya Health Club and spa offers treatments to revitalize you after a long day out in the game park, or enjoy a cooling dip in the pool with spectacular views.
With an abundance of game, and some of the best bird watching in Africa, your stay Mweya Safari Lodge will be a highlight of your Ugandan experience.
Massinga Beach Lodge
Country: Mozambique
Destination: Inhambane
Property Group: Independent
Style: Beach Lodge
Number of Rooms: 27
A unique Mozambican experience with an endless stretch of sandy beach, luxury accommodation and attentive staff to ensure your stay is an unforgettable one.
Thamalakane River Lodge
Country: Botswana
Destination: Maun
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 34
Thamalakane River Lodge is placed on the banks of the Thamalakane River, just 19kms from Maun, and en route to the famous Moremi Game Reserve.
En-suite stone chalets, some with private splash pools are positioned in the shade of the riverine forest, overlooking the river. Chalets and our swimming pool take advantage of the 180 degree view of the riverbanks lined with fluttering reeds visited by an ever changing array of water fowl, and birds and the occasional hippo. It is a delightful place to come home to after a day spent exploring.
Our widely acclaimed restaurant serves a la carte and buffet style meals from an ever changing menu. Dusk is spectacular, with the sun setting the river ablaze as is slowly dips behind the trees.
Thamalakane River Lodge’s acclaimed restaurant is something not to be missed. The splendour of the surroundings is matched only by the superb food. In addition to the famous signature dishes of the lodge, diners can also expect to find local seasonal treats on the regularly changing menu. The bar overlooks the pool area and the river, so enjoy a sundowner while watching the waterbirds come home at sunset.
Wilderness Vumbura Plains
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Wilderness
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 14
Wilderness Vumbura Plains epitomises the ultimate Okavango Delta luxury safari, offering both land and water experiences.
Vumbura Plains is as lavish and lush as its beautiful surroundings. Dreamy Delta waterways, green island woodlands and golden grasses, teeming with an ongoing wildlife parade - ever-changing with the seasons and always awe-inspiring.
Sanctuary Baines' Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Sanctuary Retreats
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
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Adventure, enchantment and ‘Luxury, naturally’ - all delivered with a quiet, understated charm and understanding of place – is the guiding philosophy of Sanctuary Retreats and one of our smallest camps, Sanctuary Baines’ Camp.
Sanctuary Baines’ Camp is perched above the Boro River in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and with its vast and diverse wildlife species is one of the premium destinations in the world for a dynamic safari experience and offers a truly unique wilderness safari in Africa.
An intimate safari camp, Sanctuary Baines’ was named after the 19th century explorer and painter Thomas Baines. This is Sanctuary’s smallest camp with just six suites set on elevated platforms in the tree line with wooden decks that offer expansive views over the permanent water of the Boro River and a lagoon teeming with life. An eco-friendly property, Sanctuary Baines’ Camp was built using only commercially grown wood, with over 150,000 recycled aluminium cans incorporated within the walls to provide insulation.
The six raised abodes at this boutique camp have light and airy bedrooms opening out onto curved terraces overlooking the Boro River. Each luxury suite features ensuite facilities, a private viewing deck with Star Bath and four-poster Sky Bed swathed in mosquito netting.
The four-poster beds are fully mobile and can easily be wheeled out onto the private wooden deck overlooking the shimmering waters of the Boro River. For the ultimate indulgence, guests can enjoy a Star Bath on the deck. Each room is equipped with a hairdryer, ceiling fan, in-room safe, minibar, and mosquito nets. Ensuite facilities include an indoor shower and double vanity. Complimentary wireless internet access is available in all of the rooms of the camp.
Discover a world entirely interconnected by wooden walkways – greet the hippos and step straight from the camp’s jetty into a boat. Follow the raised boardwalks and find communal spaces encircling a sculptural earth formation and rising acacia thorn tree. The camp also has a swimming pool with two thatched salas on either side. Electricity supply is solar energy, with a back-up generator system.
Fort Murchison
Country: Uganda
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Property Group: Nature Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 12
Set on the Eastern banks of the slow flowing Albert Nile, Fort Murchison revokes the idea of a well maintained isolated outpost from times where Arab traders frequented the African hinterlands and legendary explorers led expeditions in search of the source of the Nile. Built in the right spot and inspired by the historical background, Fort Murchison is unlike any other in Uganda. The massive tower, the earth colored walls, the touch of Swahili style… will impress you from your arrival up to your departure!
Fort Murchison offers a variety of comfortable accommodations to suit budgets from the mid to lower market, Be it in our beautiful rooms or our comfortable thatched tents a great value for money is guaranteed.
Fort Murchison is situated in the former Aswa Lolim Game reserve, just outside the northern park boundaries of Murchison Falls National Park. It is set in a beautiful surrounding and looks out on the majestic Albert Nile.
Shindzela Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
Established in 2009 as a mere walking trails camp, consisting out of small bow tents, Shindzela has grown into the wonderful tented product that is before you. Situated within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa, Shindzela offers guests an authentic African wildlife experience.
The eco-friendly (solar-powered) camp is the perfect place where one can feel part of the bush. We are passionate about conservation and our staff strive to make guests feel right at home. Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and fulfilling experience in an exceptional wilderness area.
Deacra Villas & Bungalows
Country: Mozambique
Destination: Vilanculos & Bazaruto Archipelago
Property Group: Sol Resorts
Style: Self Catering
Number of Rooms: 4
Deacra Villas:
Here innovative architecture merges with stunning scenery to offer a unique holiday experience. The luxury villas, which are built on multiple levels, offer all conveniences including a fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area, outside patio for al fresco meals, upper level sundowner terrace and breathtaking sea views. With three double en-suite bedrooms, air-conditioning throughout, a designer swimming pool and private beach access, holidays at Deacra are an unforgettable experience.
Deacra Bungalows:
Bush and beach meet at Deacra to provide a special environment. Each spacious bungalow is situated in a private garden with a swimming pool and barbeque area. There are three twin bedrooms en-suite, easily accommodating six adults &, if required, 2 children additional. The lounge area leads out to a covered patio where pre-dinner drinks and meals can be enjoyed.
Deacra’s private stretch of beach is accessible via a walkway. The newly graded road allows for quick access to nearby restaurants, shops and other amenities. There are a wide variety of activities & watersports on offer in the area, with optimal conditions for diving, snorkeling, fishing & more!
Jozibanini Camp
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Hwange National Park
Property Group: Imvelo Safari Lodges
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
Jozibanini Camp is situated in the remote south west of Hwange National Park in a wilderness unused for nearly 20 years; only the wildlife and the Parks rangers who look after it frequent this area, once roamed by San people. This is a small, truly exclusive camp in a truly wild place, providing a unique, untamed wilderness experience.
The ecosystem here is semi-desert akin to the Kalahari in neighbouring Botswana. Ancient windblown fossil sand dunes are separated by shallow valleys where elephant paths have compacted the terrain, providing Imvelo with the opportunity for a unique experiment of game viewing by mountain bike. Imvelo is breaking new ground in Hwange in terms of the remoteness of the location and the uniqueness of the environment.
Ideally we recommend this as a two day add-on for guests from Imvelo’s other Hwange properties; Bomani, Camelthorn or Nehimba. These special guests will be looking for adventure; the day-long transfer to Jozibanini will be a ‘pump run,’ resupplying waterholes en route, providing an opportunity for guests to get involved in the incredible game water supply program that is unique to Imvelo.
Time + Tide Miavana
Country: Madagascar
Destination: Nosy Ankao
Property Group: Time + Tide
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 14
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An exhilarating helicopter ride over mountains, baobabs and shipwrecks dotting the wild coastline ends in a gentle landing on a remote private island off the coast of Madagascar. Rediscover your sense of wonder in a place where luxury means stepping foot where no man has before, surrounded by an unspoiled horizon. Raw and refined, Miavana brings together exclusivity and adventure as well as travel and conservation. Contribute to the long-term sustainability of the region simply by visiting. At around 10 square kilometres in size, this intimate haven is just the place to escape and unwind.
Miavana is located on the largest of five islands in a remote archipelago off the northeastern coast of Madagascar, accessible only by helicopter from Diego Suarez and Nosy Be airports. Discovered 30 years ago by our partner Jean Christophe, an entrepreneur and treasure hunter who believed in conserving the area, this archipelago is a natural wonderland waiting to be explored.
Miavana has an interesting history – a transient location for seasonal fisherman, then a secret hideaway for pirates, and more recently a thriving seaweed farm, thanks its nutrient-rich waters. In 1998, Ibis Algoculture was created as a way to preserve the area, reduce fishing pressure and provide alternate employment through algae production. Still in operation, the seaweed farm moved to a nearby location and made way for sustainable tourism on Miavana, Madagascar’s most exclusive private island resort with conservation and community at its core.
It took four years to create Miavana. Four years of planting over 100,000 indigenous trees, painstakingly restoring the natural vegetation and using only natural and recycled materials to create the ultimate private villas. Dotted along the pristine beach, Miavana’s 14 villas are a masterpiece in luxury. Fringed by white sand shores and sprawling coral reefs, Miavana stays true to the island’s secluded roots, creating a luxurious haven where guests can enjoy our signature Miavana experience.
Wolwedans Dune Camp
Country: Namibia
Destination: Namib Desert
Property Group: Wolwedans Collection
Style: Tented Lodge
Number of Rooms: 12
Positioned on the edge of a 250-metre high dune, Dune Camp has the most extraordinary views across the Namibrand reserve. The main areas are spread out across a series of interlocking decks ensuring that the lounge, dining area and tea room all enjoy views across the endless dune landscape to the mountains beyond. The tented and wooden structures are designed for the desert. The canvas sides can all be opened up capturing the cool breeze in the hot summer months, and in winter keeping you warm when the canvas sides are rolled down.
Dune camp has a wonderful charm which appeals to a traveler looking for a down to earth but still luxurious experience. The main areas are intimate and the fire pit encourages conversation between guests. We seat our guests at a long shared table for dinner but private tables can be requested.
Wilderness Ruckomechi
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Property Group: Wilderness
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 10
An exclusive Zimbabwe safari adventure awaits at Ruckomechi, on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.
Enjoy access to one of Zimbabwe’s most productive game-viewing regions, the riverine belt of iconic Mana Pools. Find adventure in the floodplains on a game drive in search of wildlife, or canoeing or tigerfishing on the Zambezi River. Or on foot, taking in the pristine beauty of this wild, wonderful place.
Selinda Suite
Country: Botswana
Destination: Kwando, Linyanti and Selinda
Property Group: Great Plains Conservation
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 2
The Selinda Suite offers travellers the best safari in Botswana experiences and accommodation available. The private 2-bedroomed Suite rests on the banks of Botswana’s Selinda Spillway as it enters the Linyanti River in the Selinda Reserve. The private 130,000-hectare (320,000-acre) Selinda Reserve is one of the most pristine wilderness areas left on our planet. The reserve boasts large herds of elephants and regular sightings of the Selinda pack of African wild dogs. The famous Selinda Lion Pride, recently featured in the National Geographic film “Birth of a Pride” by Dereck and Beverly Joubert, also call Selinda home.
With the services of a private wildlife viewing vehicle and guide, guests explore an area with a sense of remoteness, a true spirit of Africa. The Selinda is an excellent example of a Botswana private reserve offering various species and rare animals to be seen when on safari.
The Selinda Suite is within walking distance of our Selinda Camp. It is themed to resemble that of the thatched village of Sangwali, which used to house 3,000 warriors and who loaned David Livingstone 200 men during his travels. The design represents the meeting place of three cultures, European, Mokololo and Bayei.
Two beautifully appointed suites flank a central, open-air, yet covered, indoor dining and lounge area. Flowing from the main area is a large private veranda and private swimming pool. With an en-suite bathroom and indoor shower, each guest suite is unique, designed with its unique colour palette and theme. A fifth element, ‘metal’, is also incorporated into the design. Every space enhances what Livingstone would have had, what he would have travelled with and found. But beyond that, we go back to the Robinson Crusoe feel, including rope textures, rooms under thatch, hammocks, lots of space, nautical elements and salvaged wood.
The 2-bedroomed Selinda Suite operates exclusively of the main Selinda Camp, much like our Zarafa Dhow Suite and the Duba Plains Suite. The nightly rates include the services of your private vehicle, safari guide, chef, manager/butler and a separate entrance to the residence.
Enjoy early morning and late afternoon safari drives that only return after sunset, guided walks, boating, tracking, birding, and other bespoke wildlife viewing activities are designed to place you in front of the best sightings of Africa’s most iconic species the area offers for a unique one-on-one life-changing experience. Guests should also aim to tick off as many of over 200 bird species in the area.
The Selinda Suite (including Selinda Camp) is also a proud Relais & Châteaux member property alongside our Botswana located Zarafa Camp, Zarafa Dhow Suite, Duba Plains Camp and Duba Plains Suite.
Azura Quilalea Private Island
Country: Mozambique
Destination: Quirimbas Archipelago
Property Group: Azura Retreats
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 9
Azura Quilalea is a private island, a retreat away from the hustle of everyday life, but with all the luxuries of a first-class resort. Stay in villas on this Mozambique uninhabited island surrounded by the pristine waters of the Quirimbas Archipelago marine sanctuary.
Ant's Nest
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: The Ant Collection
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
Ant’s Nest safari lodge is where it all began. Lying in a natural amphitheatre the original homestead, with its wide verandah and thatched roof, has a classic, relaxed African atmosphere. A wide variety of game frequent the waterhole in front of the bush home bringing wildlife viewing to your door step. Ant’s Nest not only enjoys lovely views down the valley but is also surrounded by open plains where horses and other game graze in extremely close proximity. Don’t be surprised to have rhinos grazing 10 metres from your pool lounger. Our team at Ant’s Nest safari lodge are exceptionally hospitable and will go above and beyond to exceed your expectations to ensure your stay is a memorable and a life-changing safari experience.
Marataba Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: MORE Family Collection
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 15
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Glamping in one of Safari Lodge’s 15 luxury Tented Suites brings you closer to nature, without trading comfort for the experience. You might spot a passing elephant or giraffe right from your deck!
The lodge is a simple extension of the natural environment beyond its walls – natural, rich, and bold. If you sit quietly for long enough, you can feel the energy of the countless people who have made this place home for aeons. And while Safari Lodge’s stone and canvas Suites may look ‘down to earth’, they are anything but basic, with all the modern features included.
Holiday Inn Dar es Salaam City Centre
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Dar es Salaam
Property Group: Holiday Inn
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 124
Make the Holiday Inn Dar es Salaam City Centre hotel your relaxing retreat in the heart of the bustling Tanzanian capital.
Just 20 minutes drive from Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaams major business district, Holiday Inn Dar es Salaam City Centre is a peaceful haven away from the city streets. Your sleek guest room is a stylish home from home with air conditioning to keep you cool. Unwind with flavoured shisha under the thatched canopy of rooftop Al Dar Restaurant, overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Host your presentation in one of our 5 modern meeting rooms with wireless Internet, and ask about our good-value package to enjoy refreshments and a 3-course lunch. Holiday Inn Dar es Salaam City Centres business district location puts embassies, banks and government offices on your doorstep.
Our helpful staff can help plan wildlife safaris or trips to Zanzibars aromatic spice plantations. The ferry terminal for exotic Zanzibar is just a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
Follow a workout in our hotel Mini Gym with an indulgent facial in the spa. The menu is as colourful as the decor in Gaucho Restaurant, where mouth-watering Tanzanian dishes like pumpkin and sweet potato curry are served.
Cornerstone Guesthouse
Country: Namibia
Destination: Swakopmund
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 7
Cornerstone Guesthouse is a small, private, peaceful bed and breakfast – fully compliant with the World Health Organisation’s recommended guidelines on Covid-19. We are an easy walk to the seafront and the town centre of Swakopmund on Namibia’s fascinating Skeleton Coast. Occupying a quiet corner of Swakopmund’s old town near The Marine Museum and The Old Brewery, Cornerstone Guesthouse offers the charm and intimacy of a family-run B&B combined with the modern amenities of a luxury hotel. Within a few minutes from the guest house you can walk to beaches, cafés, restaurants, lively pubs, Swakopmund’s tourist attractions and a variety of interesting shops and markets in the town. We also have three luxury self-catering apartments with wonderful locations in Swakopmund: Moringa Gardens Self-catering Apartment in the centre of Swakopmund; An der Mole Self-catering Apartment on the main beach in Swakopmund with its restaurants and protected swimming area; and Atlantik Sicht Self-catering Apartment on the seafront near the famous Tug Restaurant and the restored jetty, which has a wonderful seafood restaurant perched on the end of it in the middle of the sea. All of our self-catering apartments are fitted to the highest standards with modern appliances and luxury furnishings. Each apartment has three double rooms sleeping up to six comfortably.
Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: &BEYOND
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 9
Ideally positioned to explore the magnificence of the Okavango Delta, Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is located on an exclusive 25,000-hectare (61,775-acre) wildlife concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve.
The camp is known for its elegant tented accommodation, which boasts breathtaking views of both mature mopane woodlands and seasonally flooded grasslands. You have the priceless opportunity to discover the myriad wildlife wonders of this diverse land-water Okavango location.
Blending harmoniously with the environment, nine tented suites (including a family option) set on raised wooden platforms, are cradled under a canopy of towering ebony trees. Each spacious unit features a luxurious bed, an extended private veranda complete with a shaded sitting area, irresistible hanging daybed, and glorious Delta outlooks. The open-designed ensuite bathroom has both an indoor and screened outdoor rainshower, with a flush toilet enclosed by stylish canvas panels.
Beautiful views, teak floors and a high pitched, open-truss ceiling frame the central guest area. Expansive indoor and outdoor sitting and dining areas include a range of guest-pleasure amenities: an interactive food and coffee bar, complete with our trained baristas; an extensive pool area with inviting loungers and shaded salas; a dedicated massage sala and a spectacular open-air boma, set under the dappled shade of the camp’s massive ebony trees – ideal for those buffet feasts under the stars.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Country: Kenya
Destination: Amboseli National Park
Property Group: Sopa Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 84
Set in 200 acres of private land, and with a rustic charm all of its own, the lodge nestles in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at almost six thousand metres, is Africa’s highest and most famous snowcapped mountain. It was this region of Kenya that, in the 1930’s, inspired Ernest Hemingway’s unforgettable stories ‘The Snows of Kilimanjaro’ and ‘The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber’ which were turned into more than successful feature films in the late 1940’s due to their renowned actors. All forms of wildlife still abound in this wilderness which continues all the way to the Amboseli National Park, an easy twenty minute drive away from the lodge.
Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Tanganyika Wilderness Camps
Style: Mobile Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 12
Allows you to immerse yourself in nature in this bushcamp.
Ndutu Kati Kati is a seasonal mobile camp strategically situated in south Serengeti from December to March. Ideal for exploring the extensive south of Serengeti and witness the migration.
The camp offers comfortable accommodation together with the unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari experience on a camp. In its comfortable tents one will feel completely immersed in the surroundings and one can enjoy the rich animal life and vegetation of the area. An original form of accommodation which resembles the old camps of the first explorers in Africa, with all the commodities of today.
Located at a one-hour drive along a panoramic route from Seronera (Central Serengeti) and 30 minutes from the Olduvai Gorge. The camp has been designed to cause a minimum impact on the environment. All the infrastructure is mobile and the philosophy of the company is not to leave anything behind after dismounting the camp.
Hlangana Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Oudtshoorn
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 27
The finest small luxury hotel in Oudtshoorn
The Devon Valley Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 50
The Devon Valley Hotel is tucked away in a tranquil corner of the Winelands, boasting some of the most breathtaking views of hotels in Stellenbosch.
Most of the fifty stylishly furnished rooms offer simply spectacular views across vineyards and olive groves towards the Helderberg in the distance.
This charming Stellenbosch hotel is well-known for is authentic ‘handmade hospitality’, with a proud history dating back to 1947 when the main building was constructed from Canadian Cedarwood. The truly unique original design as well as the hotel’s current contemporary colonial feel remains part of its appeal with guests and visitors alike.
Of Stellenbosch accommodation it’s arguably one of the most ideal settings for special celebrations, romantic getaways, family holidays,
or productive winelands conferences.Although guests are spoiled for choice in Stellenbosch restaurants, most prefer to dine inhouse.
Guests enjoy the superb a la carte menu options, al fresco dining on the Vineyard Terrace and especially for Sunday Lunch, Flavours is one of the most popular buffet restaurants in Stellenbosch. The Devon Valley is a hotel in Stellenbosch offering a truly unforgettable and rejuvenating retreat.
Bellevue Forest Reserve - Stargazer Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Bellevue Forest Reserve
Style: Sleepout
Number of Rooms: 3
Shielded by the enveloping forest deep in the game reserve, spend a night or two under the open sky in a cocoon of luxuriously soft bedding. Walls and roofs are replaced by trees strung with twinkling lights and the only barrier between you and nature is the gauzy film of draped netting – but mosquitoes won’t be bothering you here. The whisper of the trees will hush you to sleep, the magical illumination of a billion stars offer a skylight view like no other.
Count shooting stars as they cross the mighty Milky Way arching above. A more romantic setting would be hard to come by and the sheer adventure of the experience is unbeatable.
Stargazer is properly off the grid and runs on green principles. With only three ‘suites’ spaced far enough apart for total privacy and separated by a central, cosy fire pit, guests feel alone in the vast universe. Winding sand paths, outdoor showers and toilets form part of the experience.
Stargazer Camp is exclusively for adult guests, and includes delicious African cuisine served under the boughs of majestic trees along with chef and butler service. A genuine five-star guest adventure!
Sekenani Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 16
Sekenani Camp offers an authentic bush experience for visitors wishing to get close to nature. Set at the source of Sekenani River, the camp offers a serene environment in which to relax, unwind and enjoy all the Mara has to offer. It comprises fifteen exceptionally well-designed tents set well apart to ensure maximum privacy. Each tent has a wooden floor and en-suite bathroom complete with a full-length bathtub. A combination of luxury and adventure, Sekenani Camp invites you to experience the Mara.
Palm Garden Resort
Country: Rwanda
Destination: Lake Kivu
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 14
Palm Garden Resort is a beautifully relaxed, owner-run boutique hotel located right on the clear waters of Lake Kivu.
With incredibly scenic views from most areas of this lake front property, Palm Garden Resort is the ideal location to watch the local activity on the lake, with dhows sailing back and forth between Rwanda and the DRC.
The resort comprises standard rooms in the main building, with 3 stunning stand alone cottages, only metres from the lapping lake water. The cottages are built entirely from local volcanic rock, and outside showers add to the fun experience.
Activities in the area include water sports, fishing, boat cruises, cycling routes, hiking and village visits.
This is the perfect combination with an exciting gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park, as it is an easy 2 hour drive from the park.
Kariega River Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Kariega Game Reserve
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
River Lodge is one-of-a-kind. 10 spacious, air conditioned and tastefully appointed suites offer the most discerning of guests luxurious peace and tranquility. Inside the lodge guests can find a quiet spot in one of the lounges, page through a book in the library, relax at the pool or take in the view from the magnificent deck which overhangs the Bushmans River. Unique features include excellent river fishing and canoeing.
Nestled on the banks of the Bushmans River, this thatched lodge is unique in that it connects a Big 5 game reserve to the sea. Our optional daily boat cruises ferry our guests through the quaint village of Kenton-on-Sea to its picturesque and user friendly beaches.
Simbavati Fynbos on Sea
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Simbavati Lodge Collection
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
Situated above the quaint town of Sedgefield, along South Africa’s Garden Route, this eco paradise awaits, offering sweeping views over beaches, mountains, lagoons and a fynbos wonderland.
Our nine room lodge and self-contained cottage are perched high on the dunes overlooking the Indian Ocean, surrounded by a 600 hectare pristine fynbos reserve. The estate abounds with plains game such as eland, zebra, bushbuck and waterbuck so there is plenty to see in all directions.
Immerse yourself in scenery to revive both mind and soul. Sedgefield has a tortoise as its emblem to remind visitors of the joy of ‘slow travel’. So meander along our nature trails, lie and watch the clouds or sit with binoculars. Enjoy a picnic or sundowners overlooking Gerickes Point. When you fancy a change of pace, take a mountain bike and choose from a variety of off-road trails.
Close to but off our own property, discover lovely fossil dunes and beaches, kayak on the Swartvlei and Sedgefield lagoons, visit the neighbouring protea farm. In summer at low tide, snorkelling in the rockpools can be a treat. More excitement still? This area is a big draw for advanced paragliding. Whilst invigorating sunrises and romantic sunsets will make this an unforgettable stay.
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: &BEYOND
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 12
A maze of meandering water channels, papyrus-fringed banks and floating islands teeming with wildlife: known as the river that never finds the sea, Botswana’s Okavango Delta is the jewel of the Kalahari.
In the heart of the Delta, on the edge of a waterway, you’ll find Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge. Situated on a diverse, wildlife-rich, private concession, Sandibe has exclusive traversing rights over a vast 22,500 hectares (55,600 acres) of wildlife land bordering the Moremi Game Reserve.
The inspired organic design of the lodge melts into the surrounding forest canopy of wild palms and gnarled fig trees. Trees will shade you as you approach the lodge; an intriguing curl and sweep of shingled wood comes into view, resembling a giant scaled pangolin at rest. Stairs open onto the high ceilings of the copper-toned and glassless guest area overlooking the Delta. From this central dining area, the wooden deck stretches beyond the roof, while the upstairs bar and lounge extend along an elevated walkway to a viewing platform.
A series of decks descend to the forest floor culminating in a log boma, with a small gym and private massage sala close by. Interior finishes throughout showcase the craftsmanship of Botswana’s artisans, and feature intricate basketware, sculpted wooden tables and unique feature pieces. While the main guest area is set within the forest, the twelve guest suites peep out from beneath its canopy. Raised above the papyrus-lined banks like golden weaver nests, each is a cocoon of privacy, with breathtaking views, a private plunge pool and cosy fireplace.
Chobe Marina Lodge
Country: Botswana
Destination: Chobe National Park
Property Group: An African Anthology
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 66
Situated on the banks of the Chobe River within the town and local community of Kasane, the lodge is a mere five-minute drive from Kasane International Airport and right at the gateway of the famous Chobe National Park.
Chobe Marina Lodge gives you an authentic African experience. You will be wowed by wildlife and the welcoming Botswana hospitality. Let our locals teach you the art of basket weaving, enjoy village walks and mesmerising boma dinner dances that bring you closer to Botswana’s culture and traditions. This exquisite property is positioned to cater for the adventurous traveller or the more discerning guest and with its diverse accommodation offering is able to welcome leisure travellers and groups alike. Whether it’s a game drive or boat cruise into the Chobe National Park, a sunset cruise, wellness treatment, fishing, or simply relaxing by the pool, guests will enjoy the hospitality, cuisine and setting that Chobe Marina Lodge has to offer.
You can start your day with a sunrise safari with a stop for tea and coffee. Discuss your sightings around a big breakfast back at the lodge. Laze by the pool before lunch, a spa treatment, and a sundowner safari cruise along the river. Then, after a long day of adventuring, come wine and dine with us as we serve you the very best cuisine Chobe has to offer.
Every second at Chobe Marina Lodge is like a sensory waterfall. From the moment the sun rises, washing the Chobe River in gold, to when it bleeds into the horizon again. Curled up in Mother Nature’s lap, each day is full-circle perfection.
Aishi Machame Hotel
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Kilimanjaro National Park
Property Group: Independent
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 30
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The hotel is situated at the foothills of the Mount Kilimanjaro. The ambiance here is unique – surrounded by the African wilderness, this place is a real hideaway from bustling civilization and a perfect place to unwind.
Aishi Machame Hotel features cosy garden view rooms, a swimming pool with a lounge zone, bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Nehimba Lodge
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Hwange National Park
Property Group: Imvelo Safari Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Deep inside a private concession, nestled inside the remote northern region of Hwange National Park, hides Nehimba Lodge. By combining luxury living with ultimate elegance and lashings of African charm, this Lodge is designed to create the most exceptional safari experiences. Our Main guest area and 9 spacious guest accommodations are thatched tents built on teak decks, overlooking the magnificent lodge pan – a favoured spot frequented by a variety of wildlife and large numbers of elephants, particularly in the dry season.
Nehimba sits firmly on the edge of the mopane woodlands associated with the north of the park and the kalahari sandveld of the south and west. All the diversity of Hwanges fauna and flora is within easy reach. No two days are the same at Nehimba and game viewing experiences are tailor-made to our guest’s preferences, including game drives, walking safaris and night game drives on our private concession in search of nocturnal species of wildlife. Whether you choose to track a herd of elephant on foot with your highly trained guide at dawn or spend the afternoon relaxing overlooking the waterhole on the deck by the pool, this wild and unspoilt bush paradise will guarantee you leave with memories to last a lifetim
Camp Maru
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Okavango Hidden Gems
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
The design of Camp Maru is a deliberate return to the authentic safari camps of days gone by and, with just 6 luxurious tents, it offers one of the most intimate and exclusive safari experiences available in the Delta. The Camp is shaded by a grove of giant Leadwood trees on the edge of an expansive lagoon, filled with grunting hippos and fringed with waving papyrus. This permanent water source attracts many animals and birds, both great and small.
Year-round water and land activities produce exceptional game viewing, with elephant, buffalo and wild dog sightings almost a daily occurrence.
Shashani Matobo Hills
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Matobo National Park
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
Matobo holds a magic like none other. Its environment, ambience and lasting impact is unique to its location, found nowhere else in Africa. It’s quiet wilderness, steeped in history and embedded in culture, finds a way to settle onto your skin and steals a special part of your heart.
Built atop a granite kopjie (hill), Shashani Matobo Hills has the honour of gazing out over this remarkable Zimbabwean landscape. Each room offers its own private view, a personal sliver of paradise gifted to you from your chalet.
Explore the more gentle and cultural side of Africa, set amongst giant granite domes, the earth decorated with the footsteps of rhino; a place where the veil between heaven and earth is thin.
Stanley Safari Lodge
Country: Zambia
Destination: Livingstone
Property Group: Robin Pope Safaris
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
Stanley Safari Lodge is an exclusive getaway set on a hill bordering the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and overlooking unspoilt bush, not far from the mighty Victoria Falls.
Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Seolo Africa
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
Named after a wooden post rubbed smooth and glossy by a rhinoceros, Rhino Post Safari Lodge is a collection of 8 suites overlooking the usually dry Mutlumuvi riverbed – deep within the Kruger National Park. We take eco-consciousness seriously at Rhino Post, so our suites are semi-permanent structures made using stone, wood and other non-invasive materials. If an authentic African safari adventure is what you’re after, Rhino Post Safari Lodge certainly won’t disappoint!
Selinda Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Kwando, Linyanti and Selinda
Property Group: Great Plains Conservation
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 3
“When I designed Selinda Camp as a real indoor/outdoor experience when on safari in Botswana, I wanted to pay homage to elephants, what we have done to them, and how we should apologise in many ways. The art in the camp, starting with life-sized elephant skull sculptures as you enter the main area, reflect that. My brother, Keith Joubert’s art, hangs on the wall, and Beverly’s images adorn the suites. Selinda is a handmade camp in so many ways. Moulded around the trees, Selinda visualises five essential elements: Earth, Wind, Water, Fire and Metal. The managers will tell you, though, if you are interested. But as a result, I think that Selinda Camp has a perfect balance. Oh, and elephants swim in front of camp too!” says Dereck Joubert, CEO and owner of Great Plains Conservation
Set in one of the most pristine wilderness areas left on our planet, the new Selinda Camp rests on the banks of Botswana’s Selinda Spillway as it enters the Linyanti River. The private 130,000 hectare Selinda Reserve boasts large elephant herds, regular sightings of the Selinda pack of African wild dogs, and the famous Selinda lion pride recently featured in the National Geographic film “Birth of a Pride” by Dereck and Beverly Joubert. The area has a sense of remoteness, a true spirit of Africa, and an excellent example of Botswana bush embodying various species and rare animals, offering the perfect safari experience in Botswana.
The camp has three expansive guest suites under thatch, indoor en-suite bathrooms, a large private veranda with outdoor seating, and a private swimming pool. Each guest suite is unique, designed with its particular colour palette and theme. A fifth element, ‘metal’, is also incorporated into the design. Every space enhances what Livingstone would have had, what he would have travelled with and found along with his expeditions. But beyond that, we go back to the Robinson Crusoe feel, including rope textures, suites under thatch, hammocks, lots of space, nautical elements, and salvaged wood.
In addition to the three main suites, the separate 2-bedroomed Selinda Suite (like its fellow Zarafa Dhow Suite and the Duba Plains Suite) consists of a two-bedroom tented suite. The Selinda Suite operates exclusively, as guests enjoy their private vehicle, safari guide, chef, manager/butler, and entrance to their residence.
The open vehicle safari drives, guided bush walks, boating, tracking, birding and other bespoke viewing activities are all designed to place you in front of the best wildlife the area has to offer. The unique one-on-one life-changing experiences include sightings from leopards to elephants and hippos and aim to ensure you tick off as many of the 200 or more bird species in the area as possible.
Selinda Camp is one of only a handful of Botswana based Relais & Châteaux member properties. The other members are our Selinda Suite, Duba Plains Camp and its Duba Plains Suite and Zarafa Camp with its Zarafa Dhow Suite.
aha Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Sun City and Pilanesberg
Property Group: aha Hotels & Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 31
aha Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge is a magnificent lodge concession awarded by the North West Parks and Tourism Board within the existing Pilanesberg Game Reserve. It lies in an exclusive-use zone in the south-western portion of the 57,250ha Big 5 and malaria-free Reserve, offering commanding views of the distant bushveld amphitheatre.
The Lodge acts as a central gathering spot and social environment for guests, as well as the point from which all activities depart and return. Guests can enjoy two guided game drives daily, which are conducted in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve’s Wilderness Area during the morning and evening in an open 10-seater game viewing vehicle. These outings take three to four hours, with a sundowners stop at sunset, and a coffee stop in the morning.
Experience the best of Pilanesberg accommodation with the hallmark of the entire Shepherd’s Tree: flawless finishes, featured architecture and exquisite interior design.
Nanzhila - Lake Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: Kafue National Park
Property Group: Nanzhila Safaris
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 3
Three tented chalets overlooking the Musa River and Lake Itezhi-tezhi shoreline.
Lake Camp is the new addition to Nanzhila Safaris and perfectly compliments the Plains Camp experience. The focus of Lake Camp is exploring the Southern Kafue wildlife that is found around Lake Itezhi-tezhi. Here, the mega herbivores like elephant, buffalo and hippo are more common than down on the Plains and so the incredible diversity and variety that Nanzhila is known for delivering simply gets broader with the addition of Lake Camp. In addition to the variety of species, the open floodplains and shorelines around the edges of Lake Itezhi-tezhi make for a stunning wildlife experience.
Grootbos Garden Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Whale Coast
Property Group: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
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Welcome to Garden Lodge
Panoramic views, luxury comforts, and world-class culinary excellence makes the Garden Lodge experience unforgettable. Learn more about this carbon-negative, charming and luxurious eco-lodge.
Inspired by Nature
The architecture of Garden Lodge draws inspiration from the abundance of natural beauty surrounding it. Ceiling beams mimic the branches of the hallowed ancient milkwood trees. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow the natural light to enter the space, and accentuate the expansive views on all sides. It’s all about bringing the outside in, and creating a unique, fully immersive experience.
Committed To Sustainability
At Grootbos, we’re passionate about living sustainably and in harmony with nature. This ethos has guided all our endeavours, and was vital during the rebuild of Garden Lodge. Re-using materials from the original building, implementing eco-friendly water and waste management practices, and the use of solar and other clean energy sources, are just some of the sustainability features of the newly rebuilt lodge, moving us closer to clean, responsible living.
A Celebration Of Family
Garden Lodge has always welcomed families with children of all ages. Now, with multi-generational travel being more popular than ever, Garden Lodge is the perfect place to enjoy special moments together with loved ones. The lodge has been built with families in mind and boasts activities and facilities for all generations to enjoy.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Country: Uganda
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Property Group: Volcanoes Safaris
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
This eclectic safari lodge, fully upgraded during 2018 and 2019 with entirely remodelled public areas and gardens, has been converted from an old coffee store to create a breathtakingly beautiful space. The lodge is located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with sweeping views of the rolling savanna, the distant mountains of the moon, and the sunken Kyambura Gorge.
The guest bandas have a afro-chic theme with the accent on local artifacts re-imagined in a new context. Each banda offers a unique view either across the savanna or the gorge. Four new deluxe bandas were launched in June 2019. A new spa and swimming pool was launched in 2019.
The lodge is the ideal location for tracking the lost chimps in the sunken forest of Kyambura Gorge nearby and seeing the amazing game in one of Africa’s most beautiful and varied parks, centred around the waterway of the Kazinga Channel where animals come to bathe. The park has six hundred amazing bird species, the highest in an African park.
Diamond Beach Village
Country: Kenya
Destination: Kenya Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Beach Lodge
Number of Rooms: 5
Diamond Beach Village is a family eco lodge which has been running for 20 years, founded in 2000 by Cornish artist Helen Feiler and run by her daughter Rachael.
Situated facing the sunsets on the most pristine beach front of Manda island. At the mouth the indian ocean, the warmest ocean in the world, known as “the mine of gems” you will find your Diamond. If your looking for total relaxation coupled with exquisite modern food and Swahili culture which takes you back to the ancient rhythms of life, then look no further.
It is the perfect place to come and relax for a day on the beach, a weekend away from the city or weeks totally immersed in the peace of the island. There are no cars on Lamu or Manda, the only form of transport is donkey or boat: The pace of life is inevitably slow and relaxed. The island is located roughly two degrees south of the equator therefore you can guarantee that perfect island getaway from July – April.
Come and join us for sunset sailing, snorkeling, kite surfing, bird watching, star gazing and the occasional full moon party.
Oliver's
Country: South Africa
Destination: Panorama Route
Property Group: Independent
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 14
Nestled in a country setting just outside White River in Mpumalanga, Oliver’s which was founded in 2001, is an owner-managed boutique hotel located on the secure White River Country Estate. Overlooking the first green of the 18-hole championship White River Golf Course, our signature ‘home away from home’ environment allows guests to experience the marriage between Austrian flair and subtle African influences.
Our bespoke hotel accommodation in upmarket rooms includes family options, as well as an in-house restaurant offering mouth-watering a-la-carte continental dishes, with our wine cellar providing the perfect venue to enjoy our raclette and fondue. Oliver’s Wellness & Beauty Centre offers massages, face and body treatments, manicures & pedicures and waxing services.
Zarafa Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Kwando, Linyanti and Selinda
Property Group: Great Plains Conservation
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
“Zarafa Camp,” says Dereck Joubert, CEO of Great Plains Conservation, “is a beautiful sweeping design we had a little fun with and epitomises the romantic Botswana safari many seek. The décor is hand made in a colonial style, all from reclaimed wood, which we purchased after the 2005 Tsunami to support local artisans in the East. I love spending an afternoon drifting quietly along the edges of the Zibadianja Lake in our houseboat. Sharing great stories as we watch the setting sun cast long shadows over huge herds of hippos and crocodiles or gently track elephant bulls as they swim the deep water from island to island. We recently watched painted dogs (wild dogs) chase impala into this lake once, only to have it stolen by a hippo!
Zarafa Camp was the first camp where we added our beautiful copper baths to the suite’s bathrooms. That romantic Botswana safari touch has become a sort of signature for us in all our camps, especially our Réserve Collection camps. We inserted Zanzibar doors to the suite’s designs, and the camp’s name Zarafa (meaning Beloved One) is a nod to the story of the first giraffe to be taken from Africa to Europe as a gift to King Charles X of France. The Zarafa Dhow Suite pays homage to this story and is an extension of the camp, and that story, downstream from the main camp.
We are, in essence, storytellers, of which there is still a beautiful ancient history of in Africa to be told.”
Zarafa Camp is located on the private 130,000-hectare (320,000-acre) Selinda Reserve. The Selinda Reserve links Botswana’s Okavango Delta with the Linyanti waterways, and every area of the camp offers stunning views over the Zibadianja Lagoon, the source of the Savuti Channel.
Zarafa Camp’s four guest suites individually measure over 100 square meters (1000 square feet) under flowing canvas. Each suite rests on raised reclaimed railway sleeper decking with the interiors consisting of a lounge area that flows to a beautiful bedroom and an open layout indoor bathroom complete with a copper claw-foot bath. Expansive outdoor decking that wraps around each guest suite offers guests a private plunge pool, outdoor seating and private outdoor shower.
Under a canopy of ebony trees, the main camp area offers guests a sizable main lounge, library, dining area and bush boutique. An outdoor gym and in-room massage are available. With all its careful appointments, Zarafa Camp maintains the perfect balance between luxury, adventure and offering that romantic Botswana safari experience. The camp has no equal when it comes to its environmental credentials. The camp’s construction consists of recycled hardwoods and canvas. All the camp’s electricity comes from its solar farm, and a biogas system converts vegetable waste into usable cooking gas.
The private Selinda Reserve is home to leopard, lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, red lechwe, zebra and giraffe. It is also a refuge for some uncommon species such as African wild dogs, roan and sable. And for birders, the nearby African skimmer colony is a highlight. From camp, hippos are visible in the Lagoon, and elephants wander through regularly. It is an exciting area, and guests are in the heart of this wilderness wonderland.
Zarafa Camp (and the nearby Zarafa Dhow Suite) were Botswana’s first Relais & Châteaux member properties. Today they are joined by our Selinda Camp, Selinda Suite, Duba Plains Camp and Duba Plains Suite as proud members in Botswana.
Royal Thonga Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Dream Hotels & Resorts
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 14
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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN AFRICA’S CULTURAL HERITAGE SURROUNDED BY THE BIG 5
For holidaymakers planning a self-drive into southern Mozambique from KwaZulu-Natal, this is the perfect opportunity to add Royal Thonga Safari Lodge to your itinerary. This four-star establishment is the crown jewel of ‘the garden province’, quietly nestled within the perimeter of the game-rich Tembe Elephant Park.
The trip is a three-and-a-half hour's drive from the King Shaka International Airport and we highly recommend an extended stay. Aside from the bounty of birds, butterflies and wildlife, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is a treasure trove of outdoor activities that will occupy even the most adventurous visitors.
Choose from 4x4 game drives, seek out the Big Five, enjoy guided walks through the Sand Forrest, and that’s just the start. Trips to the local village, the nearby cashew farm and butterfly tent must be included, too. For that perfect beach day, Royal Thonga is right on the doorstep of Kosi Bay, where families and friends can embark on loggerhead turtle tracking tours, snorkelling excursions and whale watching boat trips.
Of course, if you want to put your feet up and unwind, Royal Thonga Safari Lodge is just the place to do it. Crafted with natural timber and thatch, the lodge emulates a local Thonga village building style, with focus on with luxurious touches. There is a swimming pool, on-site restaurant and plenty of quiet corners to enjoy a moment to yourself.
The ambience is warm and soulful and each of the 14 villas, including our two family chalets, have been thoughtfully positioned to ensure total privacy. Rooms are well-appointed with quality furnishings and en-suite bathrooms complete with indoor and private outdoor showers. Private decks with seating offer a front-row seat to the glorious surroundings. It really is as good as it sounds!
Day-visitors are also welcome at Royal Thonga Safari Lodge, and wheelchair facilities are available.
Ta Shebube Rooiputs
Country: Botswana
Destination: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Property Group: Ta Shebube
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
Rooiputs is located about 25 km north of Two Rivers along the Nossob River Valley. The lodge is perched along a vegetated red sand dune offering extensive panoramic views of a valley of acacia savannah and grassy plains. Lions are frequent visitors to the adjacent waterhole.
MalaMala Sable Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: MalaMala
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 7
MalaMala Sable Camp is a smaller, more intimate version of MalaMala Camp and is ideal for those seeking a more private and secluded safari experience. MalaMala Sable Camp is situated at the southern end of MalaMala Camp in a prime elevated position overlooking the Sand River and surrounding bushveld.
Sable Camp can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests in 7 suites – some of which can accommodate 3 guests sharing. It may also be reserved exclusively for between 14 and 20 guests.
Kyaninga Lodge
Country: Uganda
Destination: Kibale National Park
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Kyaninga and the Rwenzori Mountains beyond, Kyaninga Lodge is the spectacular result of one man’s vision and six years of unwavering commitment to creating an experience of Africa’s beauty unlike anything else.
You can experience the beauty and romance of this unexplored region, while staying in the height of luxury and elegance. Nine exclusive cottages made from hand carved logs, superb dining, and a wealth of adventures await.
Buckler's Africa Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: BON Hotels
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 16
Buckler’s Africa Lodge by BON Hotels is located on the southern border of the Kruger National Park, just 6km from Crocodile Bridge Gate in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
The lodge offers luxury accommodation on the banks of the Crocodile River, overlooking the Kruger National Park. The spectacular wide-open lawns create a feeling of space and tranquillity - which is just the beginning of the Buckler’s experience. As you pass through the lodge you look directly over the river and often see spectacular wildlife sightings right at your doorstep.
Buckler’s brings new meaning to the term ‘breakfast with a view’. As you sip on your morning cuppa, you may be treated to a herd of baby elephants coming to enjoy a fresh drink at the waterhole close by. Even better, you might spot a lion or two stalking their prey on the banks of the Crocodile River.
All units have stunning, high ceilings and beautiful modern finishes. Each unit comes standard with a fully equipped kitchenette, spacious en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, DSTV, patio, braai facilities and access to the swimming pool.
With countless options at your fingertips, it might be hard to pin down exactly what you’d like to do on your visit to the Kruger National Park. Book your self-catering or a safari and spa packaged experience today!
Rivernest Boutique Cottages
Country: Botswana
Destination: Maun
Property Group: Independent
Style: Boutique Hotel
Enjoy an exceptionally peaceful and tranquil environment from this nestling under indigenous trees on the bank of Boronyane River. Known for its warmth, vibrancy and legendary hospitality, a luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Okavango Delta, gives you access to all the safari destinations
La Plume Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Oudtshoorn
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 14
Nestled amidst lush green grass terraces with vibrant gardens and spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains and the Olifants River Valley, La Plume welcome guests to a rejuvenating oasis offering an escape from the busy everyday life and crowded spaces on this sustainable ostrich, alfalfa & cattle farm.
The 1902 Victorian Manor House, located in the centre of the property, is fully accessible for the comfort and enjoyment of guests, housing the front desk, business centre, serviced guest lounge with panoramic view veranda as well as the restaurant, Le Belle Vue.
Experience luxurious accommodation, mouth-watering food and countless activities, all in an idyllic, tranquil and safe environment of the Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn.
Etosha Village
Country: Namibia
Destination: Etosha National Park
Property Group: Taleni Africa
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 55
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Etosha Village is situated only 2km before the Andersson entrance gate to Etosha National Park, near Okaukuejo. Prime destination for nature lovers combined with excellent service and cuisine!
Etosha Village uniquely combines affordability with comfort and style in a private and protected reserve directly adjacent to Namibia’s animal kingdom.
At Etosha Village nature and luxury are in perfect harmony through design and comfort. Besides the 55 accommodation units, Etosha Village has three restaurant seating areas, a unique bar with a big screen television, two sparkling pools plus a kiddie pool as well as a fully stocked utility and curio shop.
The 55 air-conditioned accommodation units are spread out in the gold and green Mopani forest ensuring maximum privacy.
Swartberg Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Mont d'Or
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 25
A national monument with over 150 years of history.
The Swartberg Hotel offers comfort, outstanding rural hospitality and great local food to guests from all over the world. Situated at the very heart of the small town of Prince Albert, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the vast open expanses of the Karoos breathtaking natural beauty and a night sky filled with stars so bright you’ll have to see them for yourself to believe us.
Idube Game Reserve
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
Idube Game Lodge, is situated in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, adjoining the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Home to the big 5, in the heart of South Africa’s premier wildlife conservation area. The lodge has recently been refurbished and the gazebo was added as a great chill out area for relaxing and enjoying the view.
There are 8 Safari Chalets which are all decorated individually and also have baths, inside and outside showers, as well as private decks. Wi-fi is available, rooms have hairdryers and safes. These comfortable rooms offer a safe, cool have between activities
There are 3 Suites, the 2 Makubela Suites, and the Leadwood Suite. All feature spacious rooms and decks leading to private pools. Each room has its own well stocked mini bar, baths, inside and outside showers, hairdryer, safe and wi-fi. Guests can request their choice of minibar drinks, which we will arrange with pleasure. Be aware that elephants frequently come close to the pools of the Makubela Suites
Guests can enjoy different venues for dining and the evening dinner held in the open air boma is always a favorite. Idube features a weekly bush braai (barbeque) weather permitting. The change of venue is always exciting and a whole different experience. This may be moved to bush breakfasts in the cooler weather. Private dining is also available in one o the many spots around the camp
Relax around the swimming pool while sipping an ice-cold drink in a relaxing natural environment or in one of our Suites (Makubela or Leadwood) which have their own private pools.
There is also a lovely swing bridge to the hide which is popular with guests.
The Commodore Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Legacy Hotels & Resorts
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 234
There are many reasons why Cape Town is regularly selected as one of the top tourist destinations in the world for location, sight-seeing and dining. Experience everything special that Cape Town has to offer while staying in this stylish and elegant setting.
Located in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, The Commodore Hotel provides sweeping views of Table Mountain, Cape Town Harbour and Robben Island.
With all of the services that you require, The Commodore is the perfect hotel, in the perfect city.
SeVi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Islands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 14
SeVi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar is a complex of 14 rustic bungalows scattered among lush gardens of palms and exotic foliage facing the Indian Ocean, with a distance of at least 15 meters to each other.
Private entrances to each one of them, as well as all public areas (such as reception, lobby, restaurant etc.) being open air and with ample spacing between tables, sunbeds by the pool and on the beach, ensure a safe and intimate environment for our guests.
It’s a blissful, serene sanctuary that invites you to cast off the worries of the mundane and relax in the picturesque fishing village of Kigomani, in the Matemwe area of Unguja!!
Serian Serengeti North
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Alex Walker's Serian
Style: Mobile Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
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Serian’s Serengeti is a mobile camp, and our movement is governed by the wildebeest migration. From mid-June to mid-November, we – along with 1.6 million gnus – are situated in the far north of the Serengeti plains. The beauty of Northern Serengeti is it is the heart of the crossings, and in this respect, we are all about location. Our camp is set a mere 2 kilometres from the Mara River, within minutes of the major crossing points.
Matetsi Victoria Falls
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Victoria Falls
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 19
Matetsi Victoria Falls is the realisation of our family’s dream to marry our passion for conservation and luxury hospitality, in order to sustainably protect one of the most beautiful landscapes in our home
country of Zimbabwe, the 136,000-acre wilderness area that is Matetsi Private Game Reserve. Our own passion for conservation is shared by our dedicated conservation-minded team on the ground that focuses on the preservation of this incredible area. While our lodge team look after our guests with such authentic Zimbabwean hospitality that you’ll leave feeling like part of our extended Matetsi Victoria Falls family.
Matetsi Victoria Falls is an idyllic five-star retreat that provides the ideal base from which to visit the world’s largest waterfall. A sense of freedom, space to breathe and a truly restorative experience are hallmarks of a stay at our family-owned lodge, which offers the ultimate combination of safari, river, relaxation and the Falls all-in-one. While the superb location, beautifully designed lodge and understated luxury are generally the initial drawcards, it’s the feel of Matetsi, its indelible magic, that our guests love most. Our extraordinary team, including talented chefs, butlers and guides, truly elevate the experience here.
Tafika Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: South Luangwa National Park
Property Group: Remote Africa Safaris
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
Tafika Camp’s location on the east bank of the Luangwa River, north of the Nsefu Sector of the South Park, makes it ideal for those who enjoy the serenity of the bush. Here, exceptional game viewing is combined with exciting activities including daily day and night drives, mountain bike safaris, walking safaris, visits to the local Mkasanga Village and microlighting in May (only offered in May). Tafika also has two hides which offer the opportunity of game viewing in-between activities. Hides overlook the camp waterhole which is frequented by herds of elephant, bushbuck, puku, impala, mongoose and several bird species.
The Nsefu sector boasts some of the finest leopard viewing in Africa. This, combined with the abundance of diverse game populations; some of the most experienced guides in the valley, and the unusual and exhilarating safari activities available, make for an unforgettable African adventure. The Luangwa Valley is known as The Valley of the Leopard for good reason, and you have an extremely high chance of seeing several of these spotted beauties during your stay.
Tafika Camp is seasonally operated and is open during the dry season from the 1st of May to the 15th of November. Due to its remote location, exclusive sightings are the norm as there is very low congestion in the area.
Tafika Camp accommodates up to 14 guests in six spacious chalets with en suite facilities, built from natural materials around the trunks of stunning sausage and leadwood trees. Four chalets have twin double beds in each room; the honeymoon suite has an enormous king size bed; and a final chalet with two rooms, a king size bed and two doubles serves as the family suite. The family chalet has an add-on hide which overlooks the camps waterhole.
Maartens Guesthouse
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 7
Maartens guesthouse is situated in Cape Town in the luxurious residential area of Fresnaye
Fresnaye is located between Camps Bay and the city bowl, on the slopes of Lions Head. Enjoy the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and sights of glorious villas that charming Fresnaye offers.
The concept of Maartens guesthouse is simple: let our guests experience and enjoy the City, beaches, surroundings of Cape Town and the Western Cape to the fullest. Thanks to our central location we are ideally based for all your activities.
We want to be your host for the Cape experience which starts and ends at Maartens guesthouse.
Airport Guesthouse Entebbe
Country: Uganda
Destination: Kampala, Entebbe and Lake Victoria
Property Group: Nature Lodges
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 10
Just 5 minutes from Entebbe International Airport you find our amazing Airport Guesthouse.
The guesthouse is set in a quiet residential neighborhood with beautiful gardens. This oasis of green forms an excellent retreat from where you can undertake a variety of activities. However, Airport Guesthouse is also ideal to spend a few days relaxing, being away from the noise of busy Kampala or just to wind down from your international flight.
In the evening we transform our garden into an open air restaurant for an intimate dinner under the star lit African sky.
We offer a shuttle service to and from the airport at any time of the day. Let us know your arrival time and our driver will be welcoming you with his big smile.
Cassia Lodge
Country: Uganda
Destination: Kampala, Entebbe and Lake Victoria
Property Group: Independent
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 20
On the slopes of Buziga Hill, and featuring views of Lake Victoria, this informal hotel off Route 109 is 4 km from Ggaba Beach and 10 km from Kabaka’s Palace.
The airy, relaxed rooms come with balconies, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, in addition to en suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi.
Amenities include a restaurant, a bar and a terrace with lake views, as well as an outdoor pool.
Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Tanganyika Wilderness Camps
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 24
Explore Mara Ecosystem from Mara Mara Tented Lodge.
Located in North Serengeti close to the river Mara in the Kogatende Area. Situated in the heart of the Migration from June to November with an extraordinary diversity of wildlife. The lodge consists of 16 tents with en suite facilities, including family rooms. It is divided into two camps, north and south. Guests at each of the two camps will use the Main House that includes lounges, restaurant, view deck and swimming pool.
It has been designed and decorated in a modern African style that creates a fresh and light ambiance, very welcoming but with a touch of luxury. Guests can observe the Great Migration from the comfort of their tents.
The Victoria Falls Hotel
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Victoria Falls
Property Group: African Sun Hotels
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 149
Feel the wonder! One of the world’s Classic five-star hotels commands prime location overlooking Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, an acclaimed Natural Wonder of the World. A proud member of Leading Hotels of the World, the Edwardian-style hotel, built in 1904, was splendidly redecorated in 2013 to combine its traditional majesty with modern sophistication. For more than 110 years The Victoria Falls Hotel has been a luxury icon in Africa.
Kuyenda Bushcamp
Country: Zambia
Destination: South Luangwa National Park
Property Group: The Bushcamp Company
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
Theres something undeniably special about Kuyenda. Set beneath shady trees by the Manzi River, it may be the simplest of our camps, but Kuyenda embodies the authentic charm of old Africa, with its cluster of six raised reed and thatch rondavel chalets and a central lounge and dining area with a back-to-nature feel. As for the wildlife, you hardly need look for it as it will come to you. Settle down in the lounge and look out over the rippling grasses of the neighbouring plain where the drama of the African wilderness is played out each day.
Kuro Tarangire
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Property Group: Nomad Tanzania
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
THIS ORGANIC, LIGHT-FOOTED CAMP HIDDEN AWAY IN THE PARK, IS PROBABLY CLOSER TO OUR HEARTS’ CORE THAN ANY OTHER.
Tarangire country is big and bold: our camp is the opposite...a little gem. Full of heart and soul, and tucked into a grove of secluded riverside bush, it is so much at one with the wild that animals hardly look up as they do their thing around us. Elephants often pass right through camp, and we can be completely absorbed into their secret lives, from the sweet comfort of our sun-slatted living space.
Azura Marlin Beach
Country: Mozambique
Destination: Vilanculos & Bazaruto Archipelago
Property Group: Azura Retreats
Style: Beach Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
Azura Marlin Beach, the latest addition to Azura’s portfolio of luxury retreats in Mozambique, located on the Southwest shore of Benguerra Island within the unspoilt Bazaruto Archipelago, where miles of magnificent-white sand and warm, turquoise waters await. It really is the island paradise escape you have been dreaming of.
Mooiplaas Guesthouse
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 26
Mooiplaas Guest House is a luxurious four-star guest house in Oudtshoorn – situated on our family-run working ostrich farm, in the heart of the Klein Karoo.
Here you can enjoy the open spaces of the ostrich farm and the spectacular views of the magnificent and ever-changing purple Swartberg mountains.
If you wish to relax, this is the place to get away from it all. If you are looking for sport and adventure, stay with us and enjoy the large variety of attractions and activities in the Klein Karoo area.
Tsowa Safari Island
Country: Zambia
Destination: Livingstone
Property Group: Isibindi Africa
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 6
"Tsowa" means ‘new beginnings’, which is what you will find on this pristine island in the middle of the mighty Zambezi River. A surreal place, the whispers of this majestic river are broken only by occasional calls of the African fish eagle. In a camp fringed by a beautiful forest, a soft path leads to a cluster of century old baobabs. This is our safari island Tsowa, sensitively situated within the Zambezi National Park.
It is a great privilege and honour to have been awarded the concession to develop a camp on Tsowa Safari Island and for this reason every care and consideration has been taken to position the 6 eco-sensitive luxury tents to create minimal environmental impact and blend into the natural surroundings as much as possible while giving guests the chance to appreciate the trees, river, animals and birds of the Zambezi National Park.
The camp can only be accessed by pre-booked transfers. Guests are transferred in closed air-conditioned vehicles to our private entrance to the Zambezi National Park, where they will be met by a guide and transferred in an open 4x4 vehicle to the rivers edge. From here it is a quick boat trip across to the island.
This luxury modern day explorers camp offers 6 luxury tents with en-suite indoor and outdoor showers. Each tent is carefully positioned in the shade of the forest to ensure guest privacy and maximize the river views.
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Country: Uganda
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Set at 7,000 ft (2,133 m) elevation, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is a jungle-hugged designer lodge perched on rugged hilltops above the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest overlooking the vast Virunga Mountains range emerald vistas.
NBGL offers 12 rooms in 9 residences with full amenities divided into three two-bedroom family villas and six garden cottages. Each cottage features a bedroom, ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower living area with a fireplace and comfortable chairs to enjoy the golden fire glow. Lounge chairs on the outdoor verandas give the perfect vantage point to celebrate the constantly changing Bwindi views.
In all its glory, celebrating sustainability and nature, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, an African bush wonderland, lets the landscape do the showing off. All villa rooms have breathtaking views over the imposing Bwindi Forest, and the garden chalets soar above the Virunga Mountains range. Rounding out the experience are rickety walkways, dramatic black volcano rock finishing, and the constant natural freshness.
The newly finished main area sits on the property’s highest point, giving 360-degree vistas of what makes NBGL outstanding. High ceilings, pale canvas furnishings, large wooden beams, and columns maximize the sense of space and grandeur in the main lodge area, befitting the excellent location perfectly well. Our local specialty chef serves all the meals in the main area.
The lodge is located a 10-minute walk from the Nkuringo Sector trailhead, where daily gorilla trekking excursions begin. Also, a 30-minutes drive from the lodge is Rushaga Sector trailhead, commonly preferred for the gorilla habituation experience that allows trekkers at least four hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family.
Lake Bunyonyi Lodge
Country: Uganda
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 25
As the highest lodge on the hill we over look the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi and all its many islands from all our cottages and main dinner area and bar.
Arcadia Lake Bunyonyi has 25 cottages and each cottage over looks the islands on Lake Bunyonyi. Each cottage is self contained with a private deck for guests to enjoy the view in the comfort of their cottage.
Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort
Country: Mozambique
Destination: Quirimbas Archipelago
Property Group: Anantara
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 12
Among the finest Mozambique hotels, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort is located on Medjumbe, is a small private island which is part of the protected Quirimbas Archipelago that stretches along Mozambique’s northern coastline. Here, the horizon is an endless swirl of white sands, turquoise lagoon and Indian Ocean blue. And with only 12 beach villas dotting our island, cast away in luxury Robinson Crusoe style.
Set sail in search of whales and dolphins. Dive in some of the world’s best reefs. Laze on deserted stretches of beach as sea turtles come to shore to lay their eggs.
Ocean Paradise Resort
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Islands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 98
A peaceful sleep is guaranteed with complete facilities...
Designed as a traditional African roundhouse but featuring all the creature comforts you could need, our 98 rooms and suites are truly unrivalled. Set in 6.5 hectares of serene and colorful gardens, leading to a white sandy beach and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, each room is indeed an idyllic setting.
Nestled under a pitched makuti roof with large patio doors that open up to a balcony, where you can sit and take in the sedate pace of African life.
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Whale Coast
Property Group: Natural Selection
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 7
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge is situated on an exclusive concession in De Hoop Nature Reserve, a 34 000-hectare conservancy, often referred to as the ‘jewel of the Western Cape’.
Located little more than three hours’ drive from Cape Town – and a convenient diversion for travellers exploring South Africa’s scenic Garden Route – Lekkerwater enjoys an enviable position perched between land and sea atop the ancient dunes of De Hoop.
This remarkable coastal reserve is particularly famous for offering some of the world’s best land-based whale watching. During winter and spring (July to November) Southern Right whales migrate here from Antarctica to calve and breed in the warm seas offshore. Since 1985 these waters have been designated as a Marine Protected Area, and sea life has flourished. While whales are the stars of the show, guests may also look forward to sighting dolphins, seals and myriad sea birds from the comfort of Lekkerwater Beach Lodge.
Lekkerwater – meaning ‘good water’ in the Afrikaans language – offers a comfortable beach-safari experience in a truly magical setting.
With a rich history, incredible fauna and flora, pristine beaches, rolling hills and abundant sea life, the focus at Lekkerwater is on an exceptional nature-based experience.
Here we offer a new kind of luxury. The indulgence of wide open spaces, peacefulness and privacy, gorgeous sea views, the smell of the ocean, barefoot beach walks and incredible sunsets. You won’t find TV’s, minibars, heated towel rails or air conditioning – this is where you can fully embrace and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
With seven intimate and individual off-grid guest rooms, simply decorated in a bright and breezy coastal feel, each boasts a private deck overlooking the breath taking five-kilometre stretch of secluded beach. At the main lodge our focus is on offering a comfortable and unique beach experience where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
From almost every vantage point the ocean dominates the landscape, and daily activities are structured around the tides. At low water our team of naturalists lead guided walks to explore the thriving and fascinating inter-tidal ecosystem, while high tide sends travellers inland to discover De Hoop Nature Reserve’s wealth of biodiversity. Alongside the remarkable fynbos vegetation, more than 260 bird species have been recorded in the reserve – including the Western Cape’s only breeding colony of the endangered Cape Vulture.
Whether you’re simply seeking a luxurious off-grid coastal escape, or an unforgettable land-based marine safari, Lekkerwater Beach Lodge offers an entirely unique coastal experience in the heart of South Africa’s scenic Western Cape.
Pezula Nature Hotel & Spa
Country: South Africa
Destination: Garden Route
Property Group: Village n Life Travel
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 73
Located on the Eastern Head of Knysna, surrounded by a lush paradise of indigenous forests, mountains, lakes and pristine beaches, our hotel offers unsurpassed luxury on South Africa’s iconic Garden Route. With a Championship Golf Course on your doorstep and luxurious suites, an Wellness Quarter and a restaurant focused on locally sourced dining to enjoy, it’s easy to see why Pezula Nature Hotel & Spa should be your Knysna luxury hotel of choice.
Our recently launched membership program offer members the opportunity to enjoy our property with its lush private gardens, spectacular sunsets, tranquil environment and enjoy access to our, spa facilities, lawns and pool.
Bateleur Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: &BEYOND
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 19
Set amongst the forest at the foot of the scenic Oloololo escarpment (the rim of the Great Rift Valley) in Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, is the classic and elegant Bateleur Camp.
Here, amidst the reserve’s astounding year-round concentration of animals, including the seasonal Great Wildebeest Migration, guests can have an unsurpassed wildlife experience. Guests can almost exclusively explore this area on a game drive or on foot, enjoying access to pristine outdoor dining locations.
Comprised of just two intimate camps of nine tented suites each and a family tent; each elegant tent, with its own private butler and housekeeper reflects the ambiance and glamour of Kenyan explorers of old. Slip into a world of hardwood floors, polished silver and copper bathtubs juxtaposed against the romance of the open Mara plains, with their abundant herds of wildlife. Beautifully handcrafted artefacts, fine antiques, leather buttoned Chesterfield sofas, books, and crystal and candlelight adorn the comfortable sitting and dining areas.
Refreshing lap pools in each camp provide cool comfort in between captivating game drives. Delectable cuisine is served in a memorable setting beneath the stars and bush breakfasts and romantic sundowners offer an unforgettable African experience. Adventures at Bateleur Camp include twice-daily game drives, including spot-lit night drives. The camp also offers a range of additional activities such as bush walks, hot air balloon safaris, community excursions, a well- equipped gym and wellness treatments in our massage sala.
Mogotlho Safari Lodge
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Hideaways
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 13
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Mogotlho Safari Lodge emanates the essence of Africa and delivers an intimate Botswana holiday on the Khwai River. This Khwai River safari lodge, bordered by the Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, is a choice for the conscious safari enthusiast. The luxury tented camp is built off-grid, seamlessly blending into the lush natural surroundings. Guests can immerse themselves into a true African experience with an array of excursions on offer, including game drives and walking safaris, guided and hosted by Mogotlho’s passionate guide team.
Each of the 13 tents at this Botswana safari camp has been placed to ensure unspoiled panoramic views of the African bush. With each tent having an unspoilt view of the Khwai River, there will be ample opportunity to observe the local wildlife and ever-changing landscape from the privacy of your balcony.
Guma Lagoon Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Independent
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 7
Guma Lagoon Camp is situated along the banks of the Guma Lagoon on the north western side of the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
Guma offers both self-catering and full board accommodation, which are provided in spacious canvas chalets, all en suite and located on the edge of the lagoon, each with its own private view.
The self-catering option provides a fully equipped kitchen with all utensils, crockery and fridge/ freezer.
For the full board option a set menu offers an array of various dishes which are served on the deck overlooking the lagoon.
When wakening in the morning with the sunrise over the lagoon streaming into your chalet, wander down to the main area and enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee served on the deck.
Alternatively there are 7 campsites under shady trees with private ablutions. Campers have access to the self-catering kitchen, and are also most welcome to dine in the main restaurant.
Dinner needs to be pre-ordered each morning as all meals are freshly prepared. Vegetarians and children are catered for.
Guma Lagoon Camp is truly a fishermans paradise and bird watchers haven. With the abundance of fish species in the Okavango Panhandle, the camp is the perfect area for spin or fly-fishing, and actively supports a catch-and-release policy for all fish species.
For those who want to fish the mighty Okavango River, experienced local guides will accompany you on a 40-minute boat ride from camp that passes through a narrow meandering network of channels.
The Guma area comprises many small lagoons, countless little palm fringed islands, narrow winding waterways amongst dense papyrus and reeds and the large Guma Lagoon itself.
Adventurous safari experiences not to be missed are Guma Lagoon Camp’s choice of day trips or overnight camping mokoro trails that take you into the heart of the Okavango.
You will be poled through the tranquil channels that link the extensive flood plain system to the main river. Water lily beds, palm islands and papyrus stands abound making for the most scenic of experiences.
There is always a chance of seeing large herds of red lechwe bounding through the water and passing elephants feeding amongst the lush wetland vegetation.
Kings Camp Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Seasons in Africa
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Made up of six Luxury Suites, one Luxury Family Suite and two Honeymoon Suites, Kings Camp Lodge offers the perfect Kruger Park safari escape. The lodge is positioned on the edge of a savanna plain and the grounds are dappled with the shade of Acacia trees. A vast array of wildlife frequent the watering hole and the camp grounds both day and night, allowing for spectacular game viewing from the doorstep of this Timbavati lodge.
Dinaka
Country: Botswana
Destination: Central Kalahari National Park
Property Group: Ker & Downey Botswana
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 7
An exclusive private reserve hugging the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Dinaka is host to one of the most unique bio-diversities in Southern Africa. This ever-changing desert landscape gives refuge to the Kalahari lion, springbok, Oryx and brown hyena. The camp itself was acquired in 2017 and provides the perfect start or finish to any discerning travellers Botswana safari. Guests are accommodated in seven spacious twin and double-bedded safari tents, each en-suite bathroom has an indoor and outdoor shower, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. Families are accommodated in a two-bedroomed tent, sharing a spacious en-suite bathroom – ideal for families in this child-friendly camp. Dinaka’s tents are well spaced and raised up on wooden decks giving the perfect vantage point over a permanent water hole. Connected by wooden walkways all areas of camp are accessible by wheelchair.
The Sleep Out Deck offers guests a panoramic view and the opportunity to spend the night under the magnificent African night sky.
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Islands
Property Group: Serena Hotels
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 51
Opened in 1997, Zanzibar Serena Hotel was created by restoring and rehabilitating two historic buildings, The 19th century old Extelcoms building and the 18th century "Chinese doctors residence". In so doing, the original architectural integrity of the buildings and their decorative finishes both exterior and interior were meticulously protected and where necessary, restored.
These interior and exterior spaces reflect a blend of early 19th century cultural influences typical of the Sultans of Zanzibar. In Zanzibar Serena Hotel, guests thus, experience and connect with the history, culture and lifestyle of what is today recognized as the "Zanzibar Style".
As part of the visual fabric of Stone Town, this respectful transformation was one of the factors that led to the declaration by UNESCO of Stone Town as a World Heritage site.
A stunning oceanfront setting. Interiors adorned in Arabic and Swahili opulence. Warm, gracious hospitality and alluring culinary journeys. Zanzibar Serena Hotel in Stone Town offers all of this and more.
The hotel is tucked into the Zanzibar seafront, amidst the exotic sultans palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours and bright bazaars of Stone Town. Comprised of two historic buildings designed in traditional Swahili style, this lavish retreat captures the elegance of a grander era since passed.
An ambience of relaxed sophistication has been created in each of the 51 rooms and suites, with wood-framed louver doors opening onto private balconies with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views. Cool, white walls, high-ceilings and crisp royal blues and whites give a sense of Zanzibar coastal serenity and charm.
The rooftop Terrace Seafood Restaurant offers fresh-caught seafood and extraordinary views of the bay, the perfect place to unwind after a day’s venture into Spice Town. Weekly authentic Swahili banquets can be enjoyed by the pool at Baharia Restaurant, whilst Masahani Bar offers signature cocktails and live performances by traditional Taarab bands.
Ngorongoro Farm House
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Karatu
Property Group: Tanganyika Wilderness Camps
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 52
Live the legendary atmosphere of past times on a colonial style coffee plantation farm house
Hand plaited thatched roof tops, ample verandas and colonial interiors at Ngorongoro Farm House, a small and exclusive hotel built on a 500 acre coffee plantation, all of which has been designed to take you to the comfort and style of past times. Take a walk around the farm to contemplate the daily activities, relax in the fragrant gardens or enjoy the spectacular sunsets with the Oldeani volcano as a backcloth.
A wonderful stop-off during a safari on the north circuit of Tanzania and a privileged place from where one can visit the crater or enjoy activities such a walking safaris to the volcano or excursions to Lake Eyasi on the Rift Valley still inhabited by the Hadzabe tribe.
Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Laikipia
Property Group: Elewana Collection
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 15
Loisaba Conservancy is outstandingly beautiful, its abundant wildlife is truly wild and its accommodation is comfortable beyond measure.
Perched on the edge of an escarpment, Loisaba Tented Camp is designed to capitalize on unhindered views across Laikipias mottled landscape all the way to Mt Kenya. All accommodations and main areas enjoy a breathtaking vantage point over an expansive panorama.
African-themed sophistication and style is the flavour of Loisaba Tented Camp. Spacious and airy tents are custom-built with large floor-to-ceiling doors and windows, high ceilings and polished wood floors. The tent suites are adorned in chic Africana furniture with a modern European twist.
The inviting main areas of Loisaba Tented Camp include a large open dining area, separate open lounge and bar, a large wooden decking area for outside dining, relaxing and enjoying the view, and one of Africas most picturesque infinity pools.
Loisaba is a 57,000 acre conservancy within Laikipia County that is owned by Loisaba Community Trust, a Kenyan Trust incorporated under the Perpetual Succession of Trustees Act, and is committed to wildlife and ecological conservation. The Loisaba mission is to protect and enhance critical wildlife diversity, abundance and habitat in the Loisaba landscape, which sits on the western edge of one of Kenya’s most important elephant movement corridors, while concurrently supporting sustainable livestock production and improving the lives of neighbouring communities.
Visitors to Loisaba are offered a myriad of activities to experience the wildlife and landscape on many different levels. Loisaba boasts a fleet of brand new custom-designed Land Rover safari vehicles for game driving both day and night. Other activities include horse-riding, camel-trekking, guided bush walks, fishing, mountain biking, cultural visits to Samburu villages and visits to the anti-poaching sniffer dogs.
Flatdogs Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: South Luangwa National Park
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 15
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Welcome to your unforgettable wildlife safari at Flatdogs Camp! Our Zambian safari camp provides an affordable, authentic bush gateway to the South Luangwa National Park - one of the last great wildlife wonders of the world.
Within our range of great value South Luangwa safari accommodation options, Flatdogs Camp welcomes every type of safari-goer to rest their head. There are the family-friendly Chalet Rooms, the wild and luxurious Jackalberry Treehouse, the traditional Safari Tents with 270° views, and the ultra-private Crocodile Nest.
The South Luangwa National Park is a pristine wilderness in eastern Zambia, and is part of the broader Luangwa Valley. The Valley is home to an astonishing diversity of life, including around 100 species of mammals, more than 400 bird species and over 2000 types of plants.
Added to this, there is an amazing density of game, particularly along the riverine strip. Our guests often comment that ‘there’s something around every corner.
Flatdogs is the closest camp to the Mfuwe main gate of South Luangwa National Park. All our South Luangwa safari activities are led by a fully-qualified guide, and include morning drives, night drives, and walking safaris.
The professionalism and skills of our guides are what get you to the best sightings with the fewest number of humans around. We normally limit numbers to six guests per vehicle and our guides use their guiding skills, not their radios, to find the game. You might sit listening to the sounds of the bush, alone in the wilderness, when the guide hears an alarm call. What better way to find a leopard?
The South Luangwa is one of the few parks in Africa to allow night drives, and the guides’ knowledge of animal behaviour really pays off after dark. Knowing where predators might hunt, which other predators might be around to take advantage, and how to ensure we don’t interfere with the normal behaviour of these animals is crucial to your enjoyment.
Honeyguide Tarangire Camp
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Property Group: Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 10
Nestled in the northern part of Tarangire National Park, Honeyguide Tarangire Camp offers an exclusive and immersive African safari experience. Each of our ten tents comes with its own large veranda, taking full advantage of the spectacular surrounding savannah landscapes.
Families with small kids will feel very well taken care of with our super-spacious tents and staff that go above & beyond for each guest. Offering luxury in a secluded game-rich environment at exceptional value, this unique one-off camp is a must for any safari enthusiast’s itinerary.
Tarangire National Park is famed for its massive herds of elephants, vibrant birdlife, and distinctive baobab trees.
Indian Ocean Beach Resort
Country: Kenya
Destination: Kenya Coast
Property Group: Jacaranda Hotels
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 100
Located along the renowned white sands of Diani Beach in the Kenyan south coast, lies Indian Ocean Beach Resort, a 100 roomed beautifully secluded resort with a rich Swahili styled theme, that makes a perfect destination for holidaymakers looking for some sun, sand, fun, and with a touch of charm and peace and quiet.
IOBR accommodation includes garden rooms, sea view rooms, and beachfront rooms. The garden rooms are nestled in the well maintained, lush gardens full of indigenous trees and bushes. The Sea view rooms have a nice view of the blue Indian Ocean waters. Catching an amazing sunrise is so effortless and magical when staying at these rooms. The Beachfront rooms are located right at the front of the beach, a stunning serenade of the rhythmic sound of the waves beating against the beach then gliding away makes for a dreamy stay in these rooms. In between the rooms are plunge pools with a bubbly water inlet mimicking Jacuzzi, for guests who want a quiet relaxing session away from the main swimming pool.
Southern Sun Waterfront
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Tsogo Sun Hotels
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 537
The Southern Sun Waterfront hotel in Cape Town is located in the heart of the city’s most tourist friendly precinct, and is a short walk from the V&A Waterfront. Stylish and inviting, our hotel provides comfortable and convenient accommodation for business and leisure travellers alike.
Our award-winning Cape Town hotel offers 537 beautifully-appointed rooms, with a host of amenities and services on offer, including free uncapped WiFi, air conditioning, a fully-equipped fitness centre and an outdoor pool.
For the convenience of business guests, the hotel offers two fully-serviced meeting rooms, is a short walk away from the Cape Town International Conference Centre and an easy commute to the city centre.
Dining options include South African inspired dishes at the hotel’s Yizani Restaurant and relaxed cocktails at the Southern Sun Waterfront Bar. Holiday visitors are surrounded by world famous attractions including Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium, Table Mountain and the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Property Group: &BEYOND
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 30
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge has been called the game lodge at the top of the world. Between the natural riches of the Crater spread out at its feet and the incredible architecture, it’s easy to believe that you have entered a realm of pure fantasy.
Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth. Endangered black rhino are protected within its rim, giant tusked elephant wander the forests, male lion stalk the grasslands and flamingo crowd the soda lakes.
Nowhere else on earth can you wake up among all the trappings of an elegant baroque châteaux that transports you into one of the most famous African landscapes. An eclectic blend of teak panelling, Victorian furnishings and whimsical African touches creates a sumptuous atmosphere that is as elegant and unique as the Crater itself. In this place of dramatic contrasts, anything is possible and the natural luxury of the beautiful setting ensures the dramatic interior of your suite blends perfectly with its stilted thatch architecture.
Divided into three camps, 30 suites with banana leaf ceilings and grass roofs provide an intimate and exclusive experience. Each camp has its own sitting and dining areas, with private butlers who provide warm, personal service. With ever-changing views as mists swirl over the huge wildlife cauldron below, the location is truly breathtaking. Guests can be forgiven for losing track of which era, or even continent, they are experiencing at this lodge. Everything is chosen to delight the imagination and enhance the spectacular views of the magnificent surroundings.
Tswalu Tarkuni Homestead
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kalahari
Property Group: Tswalu
Style: Safari Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 5
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Once the Oppenheimer family home at Tswalu, Tarkuni Homestead offers a natural, home from home bush camp feel with understated elegance and, a sense of luxury, relaxation and tranquillity. With your own private chef and guide, guests experience comfort and an incredible sense of space in their own secluded piece of the Kalahari.
Located in a secluded valley below the Korannaberg mountains, Tarkuni is our exclusive-use, private homestead with luxury accommodation for a maximum of 10 guests in 5 suites. All the accommodation is under one roof, making the homestead ideal for families with children of all ages or a group of friends. Tarkuni becomes your private home for the duration of your stay with a dedicated host and private chef on hand to take care of every detail from dining to safari activities. The homestead also comes with a private safari vehicle, guide and tracker.
The entire homestead has been thoughtfully redesigned with sustainability in mind. All the bedrooms have spacious bathrooms and private verandahs. A graciously proportioned lounge and dining room with a feature back-to-back fireplace leads onto a deep, shaded veranda for easy, relaxed living around the water-wise plunge pool or at the sundowner fire pit. There is an intimate boma for barbecue dinners under the stars and a gazebo for massages or afternoon naps. There is also a spa treatment suite. Guests staying at Tarkuni have access to the Gym, Photographic Studio and the Gallery, a boutique stocked with art, jewellery, clothing and souvenirs, all located at the Motse.
AT A GLANCE
• Private, exclusive-use homestead for 10 guests, including children
• 5 guest suites, all under one thatched roof
• Dedicated staff, including a host and personal chef
• Private safari vehicle, guide and tracker
• Each suite has a private outdoor deck with sun loungers
• Bathrooms each have a freestanding bath and shower
• Lounge and dining room with central, double-sided fireplace
• Wine cellar stocked with a collection of South African wines
• Mezzanine library and games room
• Shaded outdoor living and dining spaces
• Environmentally friendly plunge pool
• Sundowner fire pit and family sized boma, both with views
• Private gazebo for game viewing or outdoor massage
• Indoor spa treatment suite
• Surrounded by indigenous gardens, waterhole in front
• Full bar and selection of teas and espresso coffees
• 24-hour snack pantry filled with homemade treats
Selenkay Adventure Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Amboseli National Park
Property Group: Gamewatchers & Porini Camps
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 9
The Gamewatchers Safari Adventure Camp is located within the Selenkay Conservancy – a 15000 acre private wilderness in the heart of Maasai country near Amboseli. All the big cats have been seen in the Kenyan Conservancy as well as elephants and a wide range of species including large numbers of giraffes, zebra, and antelopes. There are also less common animals which may be seen such as the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, lesser kudu and African wildcat.
The Gamewatchers Adventure Camp offers the same high quality wildlife safari experience provided by the top-end safari camps, with game viewing in 4×4 safari vehicles escorted by top class Maasai guides and spotters in an exclusive wildlife conservancy far away from the tourist minibuses. However, this is at a hugely reduced price, achieved by staying in a more basic adventure camp, which is more like “real camping” instead of the luxury accommodation of the expensive up-market tented lodges.
The safari camp can be reached from Nairobi by daily scheduled light aircraft flights from Wilson Airport Nairobi to the nearby Selenkay airstrip or Amboseli airstrip. While at camp all safari transport for game drives is in shared 4×4 open-sided safari vehicles with expert guides.
Ngala Beach Lodge
Country: Malawi
Destination: Lake Malawi
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
The lodge is a welcoming place and radiates peace and tranquility. We offer comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated rooms and chalets, friendly personal service, great food and awe inspiring views of both the lake and the Vipya Mountains.
Ngala Beach Lodge is unique in that it offers a view of both sunrise and sunset over the water.
Zomba Forest Lodge
Country: Malawi
Destination: Zomba Plateau
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 4
Zomba Forest Lodge has been a rest house/lodge for the past 30 years or so but it is now not just a lodge, it is our home. It is not just a business, it is a lifestyle we choose. If you would like to visit us, we will treat you like friends, guests to our house so please do not expect anything too formal!
The atmosphere here is intimate, cosy and friendly. We want to make sure that you have a great time, whatever you wish to do, whether that is hiking all day or spending a hard day relaxing listening to the sounds of the forest.
As the shadow of Covid-19 continues to loom over us and so we want to assure our guests that we will continue to follow the health and safety guidelines for as long as we need to.
Ocean Beach Resort & Spa
Country: Kenya
Destination: Kenya Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 35
Ocean Beach Resort & Spa is a superior Deluxe 5 star resort in Malindi that takes hospitality back to its essence with its unique tropical early 20th century style. It is situated in the sand dunes beach 2 kilometers North of Malindi Township.
Essque Zalu
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Islands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Beach Lodge
Number of Rooms: 49
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Essque Zalu Zanzibar bucks the trend of competing resorts who aim to blend in with their local environment. Instead, big and bold form a consistent theme, from the highest makuti thatched roof on the island, to the two roomy restaurants, three well stocked bars, and sprawling lagoon-style pool.
The Bantry Bay Suite Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Independent
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 41
Home is where the heart is, as the saying goes, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at the Bantry Bay Suite Hotel – a home away from home and a heartfelt welcome the moment you walk through our doors. That’s because you’re not just a guest to us. You’re part of our family – which means that our sole purpose is to make you feel as comfortable, as relaxed, and as valued as possible. And how do we accomplish that? By offering you the finest boutique hotel accommodation that Sea Point and Bantry Bay have to offer, complete with lavish furnishings and every last luxurious detail you could ask for. By placing you in one of Cape Town’s most unique micro-climates: wind-free, insect-free, humidity-free, and rain-free almost all year round. By mesmerising you with our breathtaking location – the magnificent Atlantic Ocean on one side, and Lion’s Head on the other. By preparing delectable gourmet food and delicious cocktails to satisfy body and soul. By surrounding you in an oasis of calm, with a swimming pool to indulge in, and abundantly flowering gardens to delight in. And by creating a relaxed, peaceful, unhurried environment you’ll want to return to again and again. Since 1996, we’ve worked to create a space that’s as friendly and approachable as it is indulgent. We’ve cultivated a reputation of professionalism and warmth, thanks to staff who genuinely love what they do. We’ve done our best to uplift the community, through initiatives like the Rainbow Academy for disadvantaged youth. And we’ve had the pleasure of watching our family grow, with each new guest that comes to stay. Now it’s your turn to become part of the Bantry Bay Suite Hotel legacy, by booking your visit with us and experiencing all that we have to offer. Because it’s more than just a boutique hotel in Sea Point and Bantry Bay, or luxury accommodation in Cape Town. It’s a home, and it’s expecting you any minute now.
Vundu Camp
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Property Group: Bushlife Safaris
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
Situated in the heart of Mana Pools National Park in a private concession is our little piece of paradise, Vundu Camp. It is a permanent tented camp situated underneath a shady forest of riverine trees on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, giving guests beautiful sweeping views of the floodplains.
aha Thakadu River Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Madikwe Game Reserve
Property Group: aha Hotels & Lodges
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 12
Set within a riverine canopy surrounded by an impressive diversity of fauna and flora, aha Thakadu River Camp offers guests beautifully appointed, 4-star tented suites.
Besides enjoying all the comforts of modern living in the heart of the untamed bushveld, our highly skilled rangers share their extended knowledge with guests, so they may gain an in-depth understanding of the area to add to their already exciting getaway experience.
The main camp at aha Thakadu River Camp is located between the Marico River and a small tributary of the Marico. The Lodge has a welcoming open-plan lounge, dining area and reception as an African bushveld oasis that offers exciting game drives as a compliment. The attractive bar and pool area are also ideal for relaxation, and the entire Lodge welcomes families.
The Lodge has been carefully constructed to blend into its surroundings, with the use of wood and thatched roofs. A traditional lapa falls within a glade of natural riverine forest to offer panoramic views. Besides lush views of the gully and river to the north, guests are delighted by our staff’s warm hospitality and personal care.
Road Lodge Rivonia
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: City Lodge Hotel Group
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 92
The 92-room Road Lodge Rivonia offers a winning combination of affordable accommodation that is comfortable and conveniently situated close to various business and leisure locations in the north of Johannesburg.
The hotel is close to major highways, shopping centres such as Rivonia Boulevard, entertainment destinations and cultural attractions such as Liliesleaf.
Rooms accommodate up to three people sharing and feature a work desk, TV and free WiFi, 24-hour reception is offered, and a light breakfast is served.
Mashatu Tent Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Tuli Game Reserve
Property Group: Mashatu Botswana
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
A 30 minute vehicle transfer from Mashatu Lodge is a refuge that is very different. The Mashatu Tent Camp is almost one with the environment; blink and you might miss it! This tented camp is the leisure choice for the guest who seeks the ultimate one-on-one bush experience and who prefers a more intimate environment (and no children under the age of 12).
Mara Simba Lodge
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Simba Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 84
Whether you want a boost of rejuvenation or simply escape for the weekend to unwind, check into Mara Simba lodge to achieve your wellness goals.
Indulge in exceptional culinary experiences and entertain yourself at the bar, revive yourself as you surrender to the pleasures of life at this truly alluring destination.
The luxurious accommodation afford supreme privacy and luxury with 3 types of accommodations to choose from that make the most of the bush environs.Incredible and personalised game drives bring you extremely close to the fascinating Big Five. Enjoy the watch of the great migration across the Mara River between July and September every year.
Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort
Country: Mozambique
Destination: Pemba
Property Group: Diamonds Hotels and Resorts
Style: Beach Resort
Number of Rooms: 50
Mozambique is the new and exclusive destination for those who want to explore a still unspoilt region, where nature in all its beauty is the absolute protagonist: unexplored nature reserves, timeless archipelagos and stretches of sand that plunge into the deep blue Indian Ocean. Located on a dream beach in the Pemba area, one of the most untouched in the country. A vacation at Mequfi Beach, which is affiliated with the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, combines maximum privacy and relaxation with the opportunity to experience the emotions of excursions to discover the treasures of the area and of water sports like the adrenaline inducing kite surfing.
Diamonds Mequfi Beach also offers guests plenty of relaxation time and a unique atmosphere, where attention to clients’ needs, the quality of service, and the beauty of the location, all contribute to ensuring an unforgettable holiday, looking for a little romantic tranquillity, perhaps after a safari in the famous Gorongosa National Park among the lions, elephants and giraffes, or an excursion in the Quirimbas Archipelago, with its coastal forest, coral reefs and sea turtles.
The 50 rooms, 40 deluxe rooms and 10 suites, are set out in beach bungalows and are spacious and bright, decorated in a contemporary style with local details and materials, equipped with all the comforts and with a private terrace offering stunning ocean views.
At the centre of the Resort, is a saltwater swimming pool with sun beds for relaxing on and a bar that remains open until late so that one can enjoy the magic of the African nights and one of the most important aspects of Mequfi Beach is its’ cuisine, which is able to satisfy even the most discerning palates, with 3 different restaurants available for guests.
Nxamaseri Island lodge
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Desert & Delta
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
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Nxamaseri Island Lodge is a unique African experience on a private island in the permanent waters of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. A small, exclusive lodge, it is one of the oldest in the Okavango Delta. The distinct style of Nxamaseri Island Lodge showcases the beauty of the permanent swamp that is it’s home and subtly expresses the rich vibrance of the indigenous people.
aha Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: aha Hotels & Lodges
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 166
aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre sits calmly within a beautifully maintained Benoni country estate in the East Rand of Gauteng.
This establishment holds a unique position in comparison to other hotels and conference venues in Johannesburg, as it is situated just outside the city, offering guests countryside sights and a quiet atmosphere that captures the spirit of Africa. You are also able to easily access nearby attractions in the surrounding areas.
To add to the natural aesthetic and harmonious atmosphere of Kopanong; the talented Chefs create an aromatic home away from home dining experience at the Moshate Restaurant overlooking the pool and terrace area. We are proud of the quality of our dining facility, as it is one of the many things that distinguishes us from other Johannesburg Accommodation and Conferencing Venues.
Linyanti Ebony
Country: Botswana
Destination: Kwando, Linyanti and Selinda
Property Group: African Bush Camps
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
Even amongst the most discerning of travellers, the Linyanti Channel is fast becoming Botswana’s most sought-after wildlife haven. Nestled between the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, Linyanti is a rich yet diverse ecosystem that is fed by a permanent river flow. At the core of this wildlife haven is Linyanti Ebony, this intimate camp is made up of just four tents making it perfect for a more private and family oriented safari lodge experience. A unique place where you can embrace the “digital detox” and slip into the rhythm of an authentic and game-filled safari experience.
Built on raised decking overlooking the Linyanti Marsh, Linyanti Ebony is an intimate tented camp granting panoramic views of its exquisite natural setting. The camp’s mindful design offers an authentic, eco-conscious base from which to explore this significant wilderness. The main area encompasses an expansive lounge and dining area, sparkling plunge pool, cosy fire circle and boma; the perfect place to strengthen family ties on your Chobe safari. The spacious two-bedroom family tent has a self-contained lounge area and private deck looking out over the wetlands plus, a spacious en-suite bathroom that features a shower and roll-top bath. Larger family groups or parties of friends travelling together can reserve Linyanti Ebony exclusively with a minimum of eight people.
Linyanti Ebony is home to some fantastic wildlife including a healthy population of predators such as lion, wild dog and several more elusive species delighting our guests year-round. Your memorable Chobe family safariis characterised by serene, sweeping scenes awaits. Evening time, our guests are treated to a concert of honking hippos and chirruping frogs, the perfect backing track to an al-fresco meal served beneath a star-studded night sky. Explore the pristine riverine ecosystem of a Chobe safari on foot or cruise through the crystal-clear waterways on an expertly guided mokoro trip, marvelling at the bird and aquatic life as you go.
Naibor
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Independent
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 12
Sweeping pale canvas tents, with en-suite bathrooms, king-sized beds made from local fig-wood, wide sofas furnished with bolster cushions, and wool rugs – all bring “camping” into a new dimension, and form an outstanding base from which to embark on unforgettable explorations of the famed Masai Mara.
Time + Tide Chongwe Suites
Country: Zambia
Destination: Lower Zambezi National Park
Property Group: Time + Tide
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 2
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Wake up to birdsong as the sun rises over the Zambezi River, reflecting the colours all around you. Listen to playful vervet monkeys scampering in the canopy as you watch elephants feed on the seed pods dropped from a nearby tree.
Named after indigenous plants growing in the area, the Cassia and Albida Suites are nestled under ancient towering trees at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers.
The one-bedroom Cassia Suite is a private suite for two, perfect for honeymooners and couples. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom Albida Suite sleeps four guests and is great for families wanting their own space or friends travelling together. Both have en-suite open air bathrooms with a clawfoot bath, a canopied lounge and dining area, a pool overlooking the river, a fire pit and a dedicated butler.
Dine privately in your suite or in the main camp lounge on the riverbank, enjoying cuisine that celebrates local seasonal ingredients. Notice how much better your nightcap tastes when it’s served in a crystal glass by the fire.
Lower Zambezi National Park is known for the variety of activities on offer, including game drives, walking safaris, canoeing safaris, boat cruises and tiger fishing. The Albida Suite includes privately-guided activities.
aha Lesedi Cultural Village
Country: South Africa
Destination: Magaliesberg
Property Group: aha Hotels & Lodges
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 38
Lesedi Cultural Village is located in the heart of the African bushveld amidst the rocky hills within the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site. Discover the fascinating cultures and traditions of the people of Africa, visiting five traditional homesteads inhabited by Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes who live according to tribal folklore and traditions of their ancestors. “Our culture is the light of our nation – whoever walks here amongst our cultures at Lesedi Cultural Village can also see the light.”
If you are looking for a lapa to host memorable events, Tswana Letsatsi is ideal. This venue’s unique outdoor atmosphere is complemented by an authentic African ‘braai’ menu, as well as a stocked bar, to ensure any function is a great success.
Guests are also invited to enjoy the essence of Ubuntu at Lesedi Cultural Village, where the song, music and warmth of our cultural hospitality add a truly unique touch to your conference.
Wilderness Busanga Bush Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: Kafue National Park
Property Group: Wilderness
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
Enchanting Wilderness Busanga Bush Camp in Zambia’s Kafue is one of the most remote and intimate safari camps in Africa.
Wilderness Busanga Bush Camp epitomises an authentic and intimate, luxury safari in remotest South-Central Africa: Kafue National Park’s Busanga Plains. Tucked under sycamore fig trees on an island in the heart of the Busanga Plains, this exclusive four-tent camp is the ideal base for watching an unparalleled wildlife extravaganza unfold.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge
Country: Namibia
Destination: Sossusvlei
Property Group: Wilderness
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 23
Explore the ancient desert of Sossusvlei at Kulala Desert Lodge. Discover fascinating desert-adapted creatures.
An exclusive-use gate gives you early access to Sossusvlei, one of the most remarkable and photogenic landscapes on Earth. Hike along the 30-metre deep Sesriem Canyon, where water has carved through the rock over millennia. Take a leisurely stroll near camp on the Tsauchab River Trail. Perhaps even more unforgettable: take it all in from above, hot-air ballooning over this fantastical landscape.
Virunga Lodge
Country: Rwanda
Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Property Group: Volcanoes Safaris
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
The magnificent Virunga Lodge, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2019, is the luxury gorilla experience in Rwanda and one of Africa’s finest and most renowned lodges. The lodge is perched high on a ridge with the finest views in Africa, overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes and the Musanze valley to the west and Lake Bulera and Ruhondo to the east.
The iconic property has defined Rwandese Afro-chic since the lodge was built by Praveen Moman in 2004. The understated, timeless, hand-made style has been further refined to meet the needs of today’s luxury traveller during 2020.
Fantastic food and exceptional personalised service by our carefully trained staff make it the first accommodation choice for tracking the endangered mountain gorilla.
Each of our ten luxurious bandas has a private terrace from which our guests can watch the sunrise over the dramatic landscape of mountains and lakes, an individual fire place, a shower room with a double vanity.
The two deluxe bandas – called Ibirunga and Ibiyaga – have their own private sitting room and more refined interiors, and a larger terrace overlooking the majestic Virunga volcanoes or the twin lakes.
Bilimungwe Bushcamp
Country: Zambia
Destination: South Luangwa National Park
Property Group: The Bushcamp Company
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 4
Its hard not to be seduced by the charm of Bilimungwe.
Here, the traditions of the African bushcamp meet elegance and style to create a stunning camp that feels like it has grown organically out of the surrounding landscape. Set beneath a huge mahogany tree, the heart of Bilimungwe is the cool, shady lounge area that looks out over one of the camps three waterholes. Settle down in a cosy armchair with a sundowner and relax as you watch an enviable display of spectacular birds and animals that clearly feel as comfortable here as you do. With the open waters of the Luangwa River also on your doorstep and a nearby plain where leopard prowl, its clear that this is a nature-lovers paradise, and with Manda Chisanga - Bilimungwes award-winning resident guide - to lead you, you could not be in better hands. (In the event that Manda is not available, another guide from The Bushcamp Companys excellent and experienced team will be on hand).
Porini Bush Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Gamewatchers & Porini Camps
Style: Mobile Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
The small and intimate Porini Bush Camp is a genuine mobile camp located within the award-winning Ol Kinyei Conservancy, offering an authentic high quality, low tourism density safari experience working on the model that we pioneered of 700 acres of wilderness for every tent.
This exclusive game-rich 18700 acre wildlife conservancy has a diverse terrain of plains, forests and rivers, and is home to a broad range of species including the big cats. Guests will also have access to the Mara Reserve and the adjacent 50000 acre Naboisho conservancy.
Porini Bush Camp has 8 guest tents and offers a personal and authentic experience for a safari in the Maasai Mara, providing a great alternative to the large mass-market tourist lodges.
The camp provides guests with the opportunity to stay at a truly eco-friendly bush camp where there are no permanent structures and there is minimal impact on the environment. When the camp is taken down, the site reverts back to nature.
The camp operates seasonally, when the Wildebeest Migration is in the Mara eco-system usually from 15th July to 15th October each year. For guests staying at Porini Bush Camp, we can arrange to book return flights from Nairobi to the nearby Naboisho Ol Seki airstrip using the daily scheduled services of Safarilink, one of Kenya’s leading safari airlines, at the applicable air fares.
Bua River Lodge
Country: Malawi
Destination: Nkotakhota Wildlife Reserve
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
Find us nestled within the vast Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, Malawi’s oldest and largest national park, a protected area managed by African Parks.
​Surrounded by miombo woodland on the edge of the Bua River, you will find complete escapism and immersion into the African wilderness. As the seasonal river ebbs and flows, crocodiles bask in the sun, fish Eagles soar majestically overhead and elephants roam free.
​From the moment you arrive and wander down to the Lodge by the river, we invite you to allow the troubles of the world to slip away and enter this bubble of tranquillity.
Taj Cape Town
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Taj Hotels
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 176
Located in the centre of the old city, it boasts a strong sense of place and is within walking distance to some of South Africa’s foremost landmarks and attractions and an eclectic array of shops, galleries and restaurants. Spread across two heritage buildings, all 176 rooms at our 5 star hotel in Cape Town have spectacular city views or overlook the iconic Table Mountain.
Our One and Two Bedroom Suites are perfect for the discerning traveller or for families.
We offer an array of dining experiences. Bombay Brasserie offers sit down A La Carte dining. Bombay Brasserie Bar, where patrons are welcome to enjoy pre-dinner drinks from the extensive range of cocktails, beers, wines and a collection of the finest whiskies and brandies; where Taj Cape Town will serve you everything of the best.
Guests can also choose from an array of small plate dishes, which allows diners to experience a fine dining interpretation of Indian street food in a casual setting.
Sumptuous and alluring décor mixes with exotic and dynamically textured fine Indian cuisine at the new Bombay Brasserie, will tantalize every sense and awaken a spirit of India in your consciousness.
With its meticulously restored fluted marble columns and original chandeliers, The Lobby Lounge and Bar is the perfect place to unwind with reviving cup of coffee or tea, a slice of heavenly cake or an evening aperitif.Rejuvenate your senses at our award winning Jiva Spa. Indulge in unique and authentic treatments based on the ancient wisdom of the Indian philosophy of wellness or spend time at the fitness centre and heated indoor pool.
Palace of The Lost City
Country: South Africa
Destination: Sun City and Pilanesberg
Property Group: Sun International
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 338
A legendary destination designed by dreamers for luxury-seekers. Since inception in 1992, The Palace of the Lost City has enthralled visitors from all over the globe. Its unique setting in South Africa, on an extinct volcanic site among the Pilanesberg mountains, is matched by the inspired architecture and passionate attention to detail for which The Palace of the Lost City is renowned.
Wilderness Little Ruckomechi
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Property Group: Wilderness
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 3
An exclusive adventure awaits at intimate Wilderness Little Ruckomech in Zimbabwe, on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.
Enjoy access to one of Zimbabwe’s most productive wildlife-viewing regions, the riverine belt of iconic Mana Pools. Find adventure in the floodplains on a game drive, or canoeing or tigerfishing on the Zambezi River. Or on foot, taking in the pristine beauty of this wild, wonderful place.
Eagle's Nest
Country: Uganda
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Property Group: Nature Lodges
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 10
Accommodation with a view! Located on a high hill bordering Lake Mburo National Park, this tented camp has not only one of the best views in Uganda, it is also the ultimate African canvas experience.
Every safari tent has its own veranda, overlooking the park. The bathrooms are real bush-experiences: we fill the shower upon your request and the toilet is a new eco-friendly invention. For dinner we prepare a woodfire and use the big African potjies. The real Africa feeling!
Mfangano Island Lodge
Country: Kenya
Destination: Lake Victoria Kenya
Property Group: Kananga International
Style: Beach Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
A perfect break for residents and ideal for a bit of self indulgence at the end of your safari.
Mfangano Island Lodge is in Kenya, on Mfangano island, in Lake Victoria. Located in a secluded bay, on the northern coast of the island, among ancient fig trees and huge boulders. The lush hillside and lodge surrounds are abundant with indigenous plants and flowers. In the early morning, fleets of multi coloured fishing boats gracefully sail past the bay, and in the evening spectacular sunsets are seen as the sun dips below the unbroken lake horizon.
Nata Lodge
Country: Botswana
Destination: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Property Group: Under One Botswana Sky
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 32
Nata Lodge is an oasis set among the Mokolwane palms on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. It is ideally situated close to the entrance to the Nata Sanctuary and is the junction to the Okavango, Chobe and Francistown areas.
The lodge offers 22 luxury air conditioned thatched chalets built on stilts and set in rustic African style, with en suite bathrooms including indoor baths and outdoor showers.
10 luxury safari tents are built on raised wooden platforms which are nestled under the lodges many marula trees. These tents feature en suite bathrooms and include all the amenities offered in any of the lodge’s chalets.
The camping site provides full ablution facilities with hot and cold showers as well as central electrical power banks.
Guest areas include a restaurant, swimming pool, gift shop and a bar/lounge area.
The shady tree canopy surrounding the lodge is a hive of activity, with a bird feeding area and active water feature providing the bird watcher with the opportunity of viewing a variety of species from the comfort of the pool deck, open bar or restaurant.
The Nata River delta feeds the Sua Pan in the Nata sanctuary and forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands, transforming the shore line into a pink haze blending into the western sky.
For keen bird watchers and naturalists, Nata Lodge offers open vehicle excursions into the Nata Sanctuary. Mammal species in the sanctuary include antelope such as springbok, as well as springhares, jackals and foxes.
However the main attraction is the abundance of bird life. Around 165 bird species, including king-fishers, eagles, ostriches, pelicans, spoonbills and both greater and lesser flamingos, have been recorded.
Rhulani Safari Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Madikwe Game Reserve
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
The adventure begins the moment you arrive at Madikwe Game Reserve. An African welcome awaits you at the lodge. Rhulani means "relax" so we invite you to sit back and enjoy the African bush with us!
Creating Rhulani has been both stimulating and inspirational. We set out to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, to build a modern-day refuge, an oasis of calm, a place to nourish the soul and lift the spirit. We invite you to experience the serenity and harmony of this special place with us – come celebrate nature, celebrate life.
Wilderness Jacana
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Wilderness
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 5
A delightful water-based camp where you can enjoy an intimate and authentic Okavango Delta safari.
Embark on a discovery of the aquatic wonderland that is the Okavango. On an island in the Jao Reserve, surrounded by seasonally inundated floodplains and papyrus swamps, Botswanas Wilderness Jacana takes its name from the birds that flourish here. Delta specials abound, while the semi-permanent water delivers unique encounters with an array of fascinating creatures.
Nanzhila - Plains Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: Kafue National Park
Property Group: Nanzhila Safaris
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 6
An intimate owner-managed lodge situated on the edge of a dambo in the southern section of Kafue National Park.
Nanzhila Plains Camp has 3 en-suite safari tents and 3 en-suite chalets all of which have beautiful views of the dambo and the gauzed windows allowing all the wonderful sounds of the African night to reach you clearly!
Mfuwe Lodge
Country: Zambia
Destination: South Luangwa National Park
Property Group: The Bushcamp Company
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 19
Ease yourself into Luangwa life with a stay at the award-winning Mfuwe Lodge. Set inside the park, just five minutes drive from the main gate, the lodges allure is instantly obvious. Beneath a canopy of ebony and mahogany, its eighteen air-conditioned chalets are arranged around the banks of two lagoons.
The open plan reception, lounge, dining, and bar areas have a warm, welcoming atmosphere and is furnished in a contemporary African style, complementing its natural surroundings.
An endless stream of wildlife will keep you enthralled as you lounge or dine on the open deck or take a dip in the swimming pool.
This region of the park is renowned for its prolific game - giraffe, hippos, buffalo, antelope, and crocodile are constant visitors to Mfuwe Lodges lagoon, whilst in November the local elephants regularly wander right through the lobby, lured by a nearby wild mango tree. Whether you stay overnight, or just have lunch en route to a Bushcamp, Mfuwe Lodges relaxed charm and enviable surroundings make it the perfect stopover.
Mfuwe Lodge also offers you the chance to relax at its Bush-Spa offering a lovely refuge to wind down and relax during some quiet time at the Lodge.
You can also buy mementos of your time in Zambia at our curio shop
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Country: Kenya
Destination: Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves
Property Group: Sarova Hotels
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 80
Shaba National Reserve is a protected area in Isiolo County to the east of the Samburu. The park offers breath-taking scenery and a rich diversity of wildlife. Its fame as the land of "Born Free" stems from the heritage of Joy and George Adamson, who nurtured Elsa the lioness on the grounds of Shaba in the 50s before setting the lioness free on the plains beyond.
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is located in a natural oasis in Shaba National Reserve and offers complete serenity amidst wild and beautiful surroundings. It is a unique safari experience that will fill your every sense with the sights and sounds of nature all around you.
The lodge offers guests an authentic safari experience, providing comfortable accommodation in a tranquil setting near the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river. This unique safari lodge stands out for its pioneering spirit and innovative design. The 85 woody rooms all have terraces and all rooms and the restaurant and bar overlook the river.
Relax by our pool or beneath star-studded skies, dine in our restaurant or revel in our Boma or bush dining experiences. The lodge also provides safari vehicles that are available with excellent guides.
Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Singita
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Set in front of a busy waterhole alongside the Grumeti River in the heart of the Serengeti, Singita Faru Faru Lodge invites continuous connections with its breathtaking surrounds.
A relaxed approach to luxury forms a golden thread throughout this contemporary African lodge and allows guests to experience the deeply restorative power of nature. Décor & design includes airy bedroom suites, where every creature comfort is catered for with intuitive ease and oversized windows welcome the wilderness inside.
Singita Faru Faru Lodge welcomes children of all ages. In the interest of safety, participation of children in any game activities (drives/walks/bike rides) is at the discretion of your guide.
The Rockefeller
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Newmark
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 300
The Rockefeller is a storied establishment and an icon of contemporary elegance in the mother city. This trendy hotel, a plush oasis set in the sprawling Cape Town metropolis is the quintessential residence to live, work and play. Avant-garde and polished, The Rockefeller is urban luxury at its best – emanating glamour from the moment you step into its cavernous lobby. Once inside, The Rockefeller maintain a sense of privacy and sanctuary only accorded to those on the inside of its big, glass doors.
The hotel is impeccably appointed with lavish décor accents offering a stately refuge from the inner-city bustle. Epitomising the city’s penchant for cosmopolitan fashion, its design is inspired by a sleek, modern aesthetic that adds to its wholly majestic setting.
The Rockefeller offers exceptional full-scale amenities and services include a laundry service, conference facility, complimentary high-speed fibre as well as sushi bar, grab-and-go deli and a spectacular all-day dining restaurant.
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Country: Uganda
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Property Group: Nature Lodges
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 12
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on one meter away from your veranda. It feels like you are invited into to home of the majestic mountain gorillas. But these gentle giants are not your host, just your neighbors, occasionally coming out of the forest to spend some time in our garden. This is what makes Gorilla Valley Lodge so special.
Located on the border of the impenetrable forest and set on a steep slope the lodge has a truly unique setting. Imagine waking up with the sounds of the forest, having your cup of coffee or tea on you private terrace, experiencing the forest coming alive and the mist mysteriously giving way for a lush jungle.
Gorilla Valley Lodge a ‘medium range hotel’, consists of 12 rooms, with spacious private bathrooms, Toilets, Dining/Waiting area beautifully situated in lowland evergreen forest allowing breathtaking views of the African Eden, rich with wildlife and at a close distance the majestic Virunga Volcanoes. Every room has been lovingly furnished with twin beds and decorated in a modern retro style.
Gorilla Valley Lodge is a slice of wilderness paradise far from the madding crowd; a place of renewal and reconnection with the natural world. And trust, one could never get closer to Bwindi!!!! The gentle Giants are at home at GVL, Sometimes the gorilla’s come out of the forest to spend some time feeding and playing in our gardens…… From the veranda of the rooms you can almost touch this national park and home of our mountain Gorillas.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Sanctuary Retreats
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 11
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Welcome to the former royal hunting reserve of Chief Moremi, in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Wildlife and wilderness are as abundant as action and adrenaline and refinement and relaxation at this remarkable remodelled luxury camp.
Personal service, an extraordinary setting, exceptional viewing and enthusiastic expert guides are the hallmarks of a Sanctuary Retreats experience – here at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp we promise a unique attention to detail and strong environmental and philanthropic credentials to ensure the ultimate luxury safari experience.
This award-winning camp re-opened on 1st June 2016 after an extensive rebuild and redesign. The 10 bush pavilions and luxury suite are some of the largest in the area (141 - 620 m2) and each feature a private dining area, a tranquil outside seating area and a terrace pool – all perfect for absorbing the surrounding plains and majestic African skies.
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp’s sophisticated accommodation with natural hues and materials that complement the charismatic scenery and the first-class dining and wines, regularly earns rankings among the world’s top safari destinations from arbiters such as Condé Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure.
Drostdy Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: Newmark
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 48
In the heart of a town with a rich history and immense character, Drostdy Hotel, the finest Karoo gem, is found. This town, Graaff-Reinet, was established in 1786 and has matured into a charming destination that is well-known for its blend of Cape Dutch, Victorian and Karoo architecture. Uniquely, the town surrounded almost entirely by the Camdeboo National Park which boasts spectacular wildlife and natural scenery.
Just as pleasing to the eye, Drostdy Hotel was initially built in the early 1800s and has its own fascinating story, having been refined over the years into one of South Africa’s top 10 hotels. Although it bears modern touches and a contemporary atmosphere, it remains true to its roots with furnishings and antiques that point to the past.
Guests will find this understated grande dame a comfortable retreat in the expansive Great Karoo.
Camp Kipwe
Country: Namibia
Destination: Damaraland
Property Group: Chiwani Safari Camps
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
Huddled in the rocks, with sweeping views across the Aba Huab valley, Camp Kipwe is full of surprises, starting when guests first arrive. It appears as if rocks have tumbled down the hill to reveal this gem of a camp. The setting is one of intimacy and space. An inviting lounge area, where birds fly in to enjoy the water seeping from the rocks, a refreshing swimming pool nestled in the rocks and a scattering of bungalows complete this eco friendly camp.
Wilderness Pelo
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Wilderness
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 5
Tucked onto an island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Wilderness Pelo is the perfect setting for a water-based safari.
Remote, pristine and utterly charming. Pelo means heart in Setswana – a fitting name for this light-footprint camp, which sits on a heart-shaped island in the deepest part of the Okavango Delta. A birder’s paradise, explore the myriad channels on a traditional mokoro, spotting a Pel’s fishing-owl, African jacanas and ‘umbrella fishing’ black herons - with elephants and other African wildlife seen feeding in the distance on the floodplains.
Kosi Forest Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: Isibindi Africa
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
Kosi Forest Lodge is situated within iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first World Heritage Site, giving you the opportunity to experience exclusive, close encounters with the untouched African wilderness. The lodge is surrounded by untold biodiversity and beauty that you simply have to see for yourself. There is limited electricity, and candlelight gives the lodge a warm, romantic ambience reminiscent of wild African adventures of long ago. This is fitting for this ancient land with a mystical quality that you’ll never quite be able to describe. It’s a place where you can rediscover nature, and, even more importantly, rediscover yourself.
Porini Rhino Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Laikipia
Property Group: Gamewatchers & Porini Camps
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
This small and intimate safari eco- camp is located within Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a vast 90000-acre wildlife area between the Aberdares and the majestic Mount Kenya. The conservancy is home to a variety of animals including the “Big Five”. It is the largest sanctuary in East Africa for the endangered Black Rhino and is also a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees.
Porini Rhino Camp is in a secluded valley, on the banks of a seasonal river and under the shade of acacia trees. The Kenyan safari camp in Ol Pejeta consists of just eight spacious and comfortable guest tents, each having been carefully sited to take advantage of the wonderful surrounding views. Each tent is tastefully furnished and has solar-power lighting and ensuite hot shower and flush toilet. The camp is specially designed to have minimum environmental impact (with no permanent structures and using eco-friendly fuel). The newest tent is the family unit that is a H shaped and located about 20 metres from the main areas. The unit is made of high quality canvas, is spacious, each wing measuring 64 square metres and the lounge is 16 square metres. It consists of two rooms with a lounge in between. Each of the two rooms has a king size bed and a single bed, The high-quality, spacious tent is tastefully furnished and has solar-powered lighting, ensuite facilities (with hot shower and flush toilet) and a private veranda. The unit is ideal for families or group of friends traveling together and is at the same price per person as our other tents.
The camp has the benefit of a wildlife viewing hide which enables guests to observe and photograph wildlife safely, yet in close proximity. The hide has been carefully placed to enhance wildlife-viewing right in front of camp, and with the peaceful setting and the animals freely strolling in, guests can really immerse themselves in the surroundings and feel part of nature.
aha Bloemfontein Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Free State
Property Group: aha Hotels & Lodges
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 60
aha Bloemfontein Hotel offers affordable bed and breakfast hotel accommodation in Bloemfontein, with all the essential services in an elegant setting. The hotel is centrally located near the town’s business hub and main shopping destinations, providing guests with the opportunity to get where they need to go in a short space of time.
The modern contemporary design is eye-catching and inviting. The stylish bar area is the ideal spot to take a load off and relax. With amazing rates, central location and great breakfasts, aha Bloemfontein Hotel is top choice for accommodation.
The hotel offers all the comforts that you would expect from a top class hotel: fully air-conditioned, Wi-Fi, secure parking, en-suite bathrooms, DSTV channels and laundry and dry cleaning services.
Safari Court Hotel
Country: Namibia
Destination: Windhoek
Property Group: Safari Hotels
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 215
This spectacular four-star hotel offers 215 luxuriously appointed Bedrooms and Suites which are spacious and include a sitting area, air-conditioning and heating, en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, toilet, electrical sharing plug and hair-dryer.
Okuti
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Ker & Downey Botswana
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 7
Okuti draws its influence from the Maunachira River which flows in front of the camp, with its abundant birdlife, fish and sandy river banks, it remains an oasis of serenity and peacefulness. Okuti is built amidst the wilderness of one of Botswana’s prime game viewing regions, Moremi Game Reserve.
Okuti comprises of five very spacious twin and double-bedded “Masasas” (ancient tribal word for house of reeds), exceptionally unique in style and architecture all rooms overlook the permanent Maunachira channel. An additional two family “Masasas” consist of two bedrooms which share spacious bathroom facilities – ideal for families in this child friendly camp. Each en-suite bathroom provides both an indoor and outdoor shower. Connected by raised wooden walkways all areas of camp are wheelchair accessible.
Situated in the heart of the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve, guests can experience game drives with unhindered views in specially-designed safari vehicles. When out on game drives our window seat guarantee ensures no more than four guests per vehicle and individual use of a camera mount. The Moremi Game Reserve is rich in wildlife, and its consistent year-round game viewing makes it ideal for repeat and first-time visitors to Botswana. Guests can also explore the Okavango Delta waterways by motorboat, and the areas open lagoons and winding channels make it a birder’s paradise, complete with herons and storks in the breeding season.
Okuti offers one of the best value safari experiences in the Moremi Game Reserve and Okavango Delta region of Botswana. It provides excellent game viewing due to its widely varied and protected habitats which support a huge variety of wildlife.
Okuti can accommodate clients wishing to self-drive (in 4WD) into Moremi Game Reserve, offering an adventure and an alternative to flying.
Organic Square Guesthouse
Country: Namibia
Destination: Swakopmund
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 20
Organic Square Guesthouse is a modern guesthouse with spacious private rooms with luxury fittings, designed for your immediate comfort. Each of the rooms comes with their own little garden for you to enjoy the beautiful African coastal weather. After a peaceful night in your luxurious bed you will be treated to a healthy continental breakfast in one of our sunny breakfast rooms before venturing out to discover the unique surrounding landscapes and exciting adventure activities available in Swakopmund.
This guesthouse has two beautifully renovated houses located in the same street, in the heart of historical Swakopmund. Our central location ensures that you are just a 5 to 10-minute walk away from the beach, popular restaurants and cafés, as well as historical landmarks and adventure hotspots. Look forward to staying in the serene hub of Swakopmund in the luxurious comfort of our establishment, we look forward to welcoming you with our world class hospitality.
If you are looking for a central guesthouse in Swakopmund, Organic Square Guesthouse is the perfect place for you to stay while exploring the central coast of Namibia.
Chobe Savanna Lodge
Country: Botswana
Destination: Chobe National Park
Property Group: Desert & Delta
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 11
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Situated in the Eastern Caprivi, Zambezi Province of Namibia, a narrow strip of country on the northern bank of the Chobe River, Chobe Savanna Lodge overlooks the vast floodplains of the Chobe National Park’s Puku Flats. The Chobe River is home to large herds of Elephant, Buffalo and Hippo, as well as dense concentrations of other wildlife – including the rare Puku antelope – which come down to the river’s edge to drink and graze.
Elewana AfroChic Diani Beach
Country: Kenya
Destination: Kenya Coast
Property Group: Elewana Collection
Style: Beach Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
AfroChic, Elewana’s boutique beach hotel located on the sandy shores of Diani Beach in Kenya, will be closing, temporarily, for an exciting renovation and refurbishment programme.
The extensive project will centre on enhancing the overall property experience through a significant investment in the property’s structural design, its exterior and interior aesthetics as well as its gardens and recreational areas.
The new contemporary proposition will “promote the work of local African painters and designers, crafters and weavers, welders and sculptures, artisans and artists; an ode to the indomitable creative African force” said Jalan Sahba, interior designer for the project.
“We are all very excited to undertake this project and upgrade AfroChic and to be able to do so whilst celebrating local creativity and talent, is an honour ” said Karim Wissanji, Founder and CEO of Elewana.
AfroChic will be closed from 23rd October 2022 and given the extent of the planned renovations, AfroChic will remain closed until December 2023, or as otherwise advised.
Some destinations are timeless; others are often well kept secrets. Lying south of Mombasa, Kenya, on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Afrochic Diani is the perfect getaway for the discerning traveller who wants to simply ‘flop and drop’ and enjoy the spectacular views of exotic and ancient dhows in full sail.
This exclusively intimate hotel - with only 10 guest rooms each with their own en suite bathroom, balcony and sun-loungers - is singularly personable and highly individual.
In these days of large inventory beach hotels, Afrochic’s unique and eclectic style of interiors and designs makes a refreshing change from the standard alternatives.
From the moment you walk through the doors, you will be embraced by the understanding of what has made AfroChic the ‘sought-after’ destination for those seeking rest, relaxation and the personal touch.
Friendly and attentive staff are on hand to provide those little but special details that have become synonymous with an Elewana Collection property.
Miles of expansive and near deserted beaches await discovery, and for those who wish a more active way to spend the day, an 18 hole Championship Golf Course is within three minutes drive from the hotel. Local boutiques, spas, and craft markets are a short ride away, and day trips to Shimba Hills Reserve and Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary add to the Kenyan coastal experience.
AfroChic is certainly one of Africa’s best kept secrets. It is a marriage of romance, African style and all that is best in East African hospitality. AfroChic is certainly a jewel in the Elewana Collection, and one that continues to shine brighter than ever.
Phinda Forest Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: &BEYOND
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 16
Nestled inside 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) of Africa’s last remaining dry sand forest lies Phinda Forest Lodge, one of the world’s first eco-designed luxury safari lodges.
With its seven distinct habitats, Phinda Private Game Reserve is often described as ‘Seven Worlds of Wonder’, a magnificent tapestry of woodland, grassland, wetland and forest, interspersed with mountain ranges, rivers, marshes and pans. Showcasing one of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences, the reserve is home to Africa’s Big Five, as well as 436 bird species.
Set in a rare and beautiful sand forest, the glass walls of Phinda Forest Lodge’s 16 air-conditioned suites offer a sweeping view of one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. A dense canopy provides privacy, and floor to ceiling windows invite the forest in, with the wonderful opportunity to view wildlife roaming outside your glass “bubble”, fluttering birds nesting in the foliage and the gentle rustle of forest sounds.
On the edge of the forest, just before a clearing that overlooks a small waterhole, lies the lodge’s sparkling rim-flow swimming pool, an ideal respite in between game drives. Expansive decks in the spacious guest area, look out onto panoramic views of an open grassy meadow. In the evenings, when warm firelight welcomes you to the traditional African boma, wide-eyed bush babies watch inquisitively from the trees above, as you in indulge in a lantern-lit feast beneath a canvas of stars.
Choose from a range of exciting Phinda Adventures such as a specialist walking and tracking safaris, a sleep-out under the stars, an infrared Night Eye drive, and other participative conservation experiences such rhino notching or pangolin tagging. Also on offer outside of the reserve, within easy access of the reserve are Zulu village tours, Africa Foundation community visits, a Maputaland exploration, Maputaland beach trips, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba safaris, or an incredible ocean safari that offers you a host of marine life sightings. Specialist safaris can be arranged in advance and focus on special interests such as birding, photographic, family and private safaris.
Mouille Point Village
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: Independent
Style: Apartment
Number of Rooms: 1
Situated in one of the most beautiful seaside suburbs on the Atlantic Seaboard, Mouille Point Village is close to several Cape Town landmarks - making it the ideal place to stay and enjoy Cape Town and all it has to offer.
Situated close to the V&A Waterfront, the historic Mouille Point Lighthouse and within walking distance of the Cape Town Stadium and Green Point Park, there are endless options surrounding the property. Our serviced apartments are truly, perfectly located with the ocean right on your doorstep.
Tenants staying at Mouille Point Village feel a sense of community and the freedom to engage with the atmosphere of one of the most beautiful regions in the world.
The famous promenade, opposite the apartments, stretches through to Bantry Bay, allowing for long scenic strolls, jogging, and rollerblading alongside the ocean. The beachfront area is also complimented by trendy coffee shops, café’s and delis, offering sweeping views and designer dining spots. From sunbathing on the beach to kayaking in the ocean, or enjoying a gourmet coffee after a brisk morning walk, Mouille Point Village has something for everyone to enjoy.
Keekorok Mara Lodge
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Sun Africa Hotels
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 101
Over 700 square miles of lush, sun-drenched plains encircle Keekorok Lodge, the first property in the Masai Mara Game Reserve in southwest Kenya. The lodge was opened in 1962 and is ideally situated in the direct path of the spectacular animal migration that occurs every year from July to October. Guests can experience unparalleled safari adventures, morning and evening game drives are a must for anyone visiting the reserve.
Camp Kuzuma
Country: Botswana
Destination: Chobe National Park
Property Group: Hideaways
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 7
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Camp Kuzuma is a boutique eco-lodge in Botswana that borders Chobe National Park and Hwange National Park. Found in an exceptional safari area made up of vast open plains and a forest reserve, that form part of a busy wildlife corridor.
The seven well-appointed tents are incredibly spacious, boasting deep Victorian baths and king-sized beds draped in mosquito nets. With a true commitment to eco-tourism, the camp is completely off the grid yet offers all the comforts guests may desire on their Botswana Safari Experience.
Camp Kuzuma has the unique advantage of also being a base for hot-air balloon safaris.
Every new day is announced by the gentle hum and rhythmic beat of African drums, rousing guests for another day of riveting wildlife experiences in the wilds of Botswana. The boutique safari camp is found in a busy animal corridor and part of an ancient elephant migratory route, the area is splendidly full of wildlife but impressively empty of other people besides our guests and camp staff, making it a true hideaway.
The stone and canvas suites have charmingly luxurious old-world touches such as high-backed Victorian baths, leather couches, and silver trays & teapots interspersed with distinctly Botswanan accents. Your tent has a private viewing deck as well as a refreshing outdoor shower. In the main area, a rim-flow pool overlooks the busy waterhole where herds of elephants drink and bathe, and during the dry season other animals line up to wait their turn. The sunken fire pit just off the deck is a space that invites quiet contemplation in the cool afternoon breeze and a gathering place for bush tales around the campfire in the evening. Look forward to Boma dinners under the stars and a Shebeen Chic experience, a down to earth dinner with a delightfully local African flavour.
Our expert guides will astound you with their knowledge of fauna and flora as will the amount of wildlife to discover. Besides journeying through the bush in an open-air safari vehicle, guests also have the incredible opportunity to experience the area by water and air! A Chobe River boat cruise is an absolute must-do, hippos and crocodiles bask in the sun on the banks of the river while elephants get right in the water and walk across to the other side – an up close and personal experience! And by air? We are one of the only lodges in Botswana to offer hot air ballooning! Glide peacefully through the air above the plains observing the herds below, an extraordinary once in a lifetime experience that you’ll never forget.
Zambezi Queen by Mantis
Country: Botswana
Destination: Chobe National Park
Property Group: Mantis Collection
Style: Houseboat
Number of Rooms: 14
Traversing from Botswana across to the Namibian side of the Chobe River, The Zambezi Queen is like a floating boutique hotel. Complete with a plunge pool and sublime social spaces on the upper deck, it takes you up the Chobe with Namibia on one side and the Chobe National Park on the other; the wildlife and landscape scenes unfold and change before your eyes.
Bring your camera! The photographic moments are out of this world, and you can get closer to the action by going out on a tender boat.
Experience the thrill and tranquillity of an authentic African adventure, with all the luxurious comforts of a boutique hotel.
Karibu Guesthouse Entebbe
Country: Uganda
Destination: Kampala, Entebbe and Lake Victoria
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 8
Karibu (meaning Welcome in Swahili) is a boutique hotel / guest house set on the leafy hillside of Entebbe, quietly hidden away from the busy main roads and shopping centres. It is only 10 minutes’ drive from Entebbe International Airport.
There are 7 self-contained, individually flavoured/designed rooms configured to accommodate single, twin or double bookings.
The open-air veranda restaurant and upstairs terrace offer a Mediterranean style menu, and from where you can enjoy the abundant birdlife in the garden, the sunset over Lake Victoria or the brilliant night sky.
Karibu Guest House offers free Wifi internet access.
In a beautiful corner of their garden is a Pétanque pit, the only one of its kind in Uganda.
aha Simon's Town Quayside Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Town
Property Group: aha Hotels & Lodges
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 29
aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel is perfectly positioned on the water’s edge of the Simon’s Town yacht basin, with breath-taking views over False Bay and the majestic Simon’s Kloof Mountains. This nautically styled, 4-star Simon’s Town hotel has a unique location, offering superb views over yachts and naval vessels in the harbour, with which no other hotel in the area can compete.
Enjoy a pleasurable experience when you book your accommodation with us at aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel.
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Singita
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 15
Break away to a brilliantly bold and contemporary space, suspended aloft the N’wanetsi River in the Kruger National Park.
The design of Lebombo Lodge was inspired by the many eagles’ nests built into the cliff face of the river bank, resulting in organic, light-filled structures, floating between river and sky.
All communal areas of the lodge have been pushed out into nature to ensure that the outside bursts in, offering immersive and meditative spaces set in a dramatic landscape of giant euphorbia trees.
Queen's Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Oudtshoorn
Property Group: Independent
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 40
The oldest 4 star in South Africa and third oldest of all hotels in SA.
The Queen’s Hotel is an oasis of elegance and wired modern convenience in the heart of Oudtshoorn – the capital of the beautiful semi-arid Klein Karoo. Finished in 1880, this grand dame of South African hoteliery has recently been restored to her full original beauty and continues to offer sumptuous accommodation, service and dining that is reminiscent of a bygone era but driven by dynamic modern hotel management.
Cradle Boutique Hotel
Country: South Africa
Destination: Magaliesberg
Property Group: Independent
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 16
Cradle Boutique Hotel, located in a spectacular 9 000 hectare nature reserve, is one of a kind. It is the only hotel in the world situated on an active anthropological site unearthing hominid fossils. We invite you to experience the Cradle of Humankind – which was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1999 – as it reveals stories of the origins of life on our planet billions of years ago and of the evolution of humankind over the last few million years.
Feel the rhythm of life in this unique place as we take you on a journey into an ancient landscape, making unforgettable memories on your way. Whether you come to stay in one of our beautiful rooms or at our tented camp, visit our acclaimed restaurant or partake in some of our memorable activities, you will be moved by this special place. Your origins. Your way.
Wildside Tented Camp
Country: South Africa
Destination: Waterberg
Property Group: Entabeni Hospitality
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 20
A true African bush experience awaits you at Wildside Safari Camp, where the essence of the unspoilt Waterberg wilderness is combined with comfortable en-suite accommodation, creating a wild African atmosphere. The open lounge/bar area with the romantic roaring fire in the boma, creates the perfect end to a relaxing day in the bush. Traditional South African hospitality and cuisine await you in the informal dining and bar area.
Maison Chablis
Country: South Africa
Destination: Cape Winelands
Property Group: Independent
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 8
This tranquil Georgian-style boutique Bed & Breakfast in the heart of dream-destination Franschhoek, just an hour out of Cape Town, is highly sought-after and rated “Upper four-star Luxury” by The Portfolio Collection.
Frequented by local celebrities, business people and discerning South African and international travelers this well-appointed, exclusive establishment is surrounded by majestic mountains and positioned within strolling distance of the quaint historic Franschhoek village centre, with its delightful street cafes, award-winning restaurants, museums and galleries and within easy reach of walking and horse trails. Maison Chablis is also an easy drive to many of the Capes celebrated wine estates, world-class golf courses and unspoiled beaches. Whatever you are in the mood for, the knowledgeable staff will point you in the right direction with tailor-made suggestions.
Maison Chablis is surrounded by ancient oak trees which are set in a secluded, manicured garden featuring a pristine swimming pool. Guests can be assured of quiet luxury where one can completely unwind from the hustle and bustle of frenetic city life.
Each of the newly-renovated and beautifully decorated, eight contemporary bedrooms feature an en-suite bathroom, top of the range furniture and décor, luxury embroidered linen and individual DSTV. A sumptuous breakfast is served every morning in the gorgeous sun-filled breakfast room and is included in the value-for-money rates.
Guests will be well looked after with attention-to-detail service and a very special brand of warm and caring Cape hospitality. Owner James Calderwood will ensure your stay is a memorable, magnificent and peaceful one.
Robin's House
Country: Zambia
Destination: South Luangwa National Park
Property Group: Robin Pope Safaris
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 2
Robins House offers the perfect exclusive safari, a home away from home experience, ideal for those seeking a more indulgent type of safari.
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Country: Uganda
Destination: Kidepo Valley National Park
Property Group: Nature Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 12
On the edge of one of the most beautiful national parks in Uganda…
Our latest and most remote property of Nature Lodges, Kidepo Savannah Lodge does justice to this wildlife gem which has received several international awards as one of the greatest Parks of Africa. Being just 500 mt away from Kalokudo gate, the lodge is literally on a stone’s throw from the park. It offers unparalled vistas of the expansive Narus Valley, Mount Morungole and the distant mountain ranges which form the border with Southern Sudan.
The lodge is inspired by the savannah surroundings, the grasslands, rocky outcrops, and … by the karamajong, the tribe with their typical manyattas and colorful blankets.
The lodge had to blend in rather than stick out, so we opted for a choice between the more luxurious self-contained safari tents and comfortable lazy camping tents.
The Milner Luxury Guest House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Eastern Cape
Property Group: The Oyster Collection
Style: Guest House
Number of Rooms: 7
Welcome to The Milner Luxury Guest House – an oasis of tranquillity at journey’s end. Here, at the cultural heartland of the Eastern Cape, a tailor-made experience awaits the discerning traveller. As the sister property to the esteemed 8A Grahamstown, The Milner upholds a superior standard of hospitality, managed by a friendly and attentive service team. The location of The Milner is ideal – close enough to the energetic city centre yet far enough to provide a retreat into absolute serenity. The Milner offers all the hallmarks you’d expect from award-winning accommodation group, The Oyster Collection, and is only 50m from The Highlander and Lower Sports Field. Exhale. You’ve arrived. BRILLIANT for visiting the kids at DSG, St Andrews, Kingswood and Rhodes or to use as your quieter base for the Grahamstown National Arts Festival. Also close to Kenton-on-Sea and just two hours’ drive from the Garden Route, it is perfect base for the Frontier Country and its history. 135km from Port Elizabeth Airport and 165km from East London Airport and within an hours’ drive of a variety of the major Eastern Cape game and safari reserves, including Kariega, Sibuya, Shamwari, Pumba, Kichaka, Amakhala, Addo Elephant Park and Kwandwe.
Mahangu Safari Lodge
Country: Namibia
Destination: Kavango-Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi)
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 19
The Mahangu Safari Lodge lies 22 kilometers south of the town Divundu, at the western bank of the Okavango river, en route to the Mahango National Park.
The lodge is a convenient stop-over for travellers to and from Botswana (Okavango delta), the Caprivi strip as well as the Victoria Falls.
The Lodge comprises of 13 Bungalows, 6 Safari Tents and 3 guide bungalows with shared facilities. All units are airconditioned and have 220V electricity 24/h.
Activities include spectacular bird and game viewing by boat, excellent Tiger and Bream fishing. A good self drive activity is to visit the Popa Falls which are a 20 min drive from the Lodge.
Island Bush Camp
Country: Zambia
Destination: South Luangwa National Park
Property Group: Kafunta Safaris
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 5
Set under the shade of ancient mahogany trees on the banks of the Luangwa River, our authentic Zambian bush camp is the gateway to one of the most remote and unspoilt areas of South Luangwa National Park. Island Bush Camp offers a pure wilderness experience with walking safaris at the core of its activities. You will have the park to yourself!
Serengeti Sojourn
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Property Group: Newmark
Style: Semi-permanent Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 12
The absolute premier game experience, Serengeti Sojourn offers guests the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to merge with nature and witness wildlife up close, in a setting quite unlike any other, raw Africa; Serengeti National Park. Untamed wildlife which moves freely in its natural habitat offers an abundance of indescribable encounters – palpable, adrenaline-filled moments that will forever be cherished.
Following the seasonal rainfall, over one million white-bearded wildebeest and other species migrate from Masai Mara in Kenya to the Serengeti in Tanzania on an annual basis, offering spectacular game viewing opportunities.
Uniquely, the elite tented camp moves twice a year within the national park to ensure the best possible sightings of this phenomenon. From mid-December to the end of March, the camp is located in the Ndutu region, on a hilltop site – the perfect location from which to witness the migration and the wonders of the calving season. From this vantage point, stunning views of Lake Ndutu and iridescent sunsets can be absorbed too.
From the start of June to the end of October, the camp is located in the Lobo area, in proximity to both the Grumeti and Mara Rivers, with convenient access to the Lobo Airstrip. It offers an equally sensational experience of the migration and the surrounding environment. The particular region in which the camp is located is highly exclusive, with few other camps in the area, offering raw and uninterrupted nature viewing.
The Serengeti Sojourn is not operational during the months of April, May and November, as well as early December.
ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kwazulu-Natal - Elephant Coast
Property Group: ANEW Hotels & Resorts
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 83
Set on the magnificent Elephant Coast, you’ll get to experience spectacular accommodation near South Africa’s oldest Game Reserve, the 3-star ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe – the ultimate South African holiday destination.
ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe offers a wide variety of affordable holiday accommodation including a 5-star self-catering safari lodge for a true bush experience. The hotel also offers packages for corporate and government guests with a wide range of intimate conferencing venues in the Zululand area.
The Idyllic African Centerpiece is nestled between the Hluhluwe Game Reserve – home to the Big Five, and the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, a world heritage site. Here you will experience the wild nature of Africa, rejoice in the luxury and revel in the friendly warmth of one of Africa’s most welcoming hotels.
Carribea Bay Resort
Country: Zimbabwe
Destination: Lake Kariba (Zimbabwe)
Property Group: African Sun Hotels
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 83
Just because Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in the middle of Southern Africa doesn’t mean it lacks a coastline.
Caribbea Bay Resort is located on the shore of the lake Kariba, a sight more in keeping with the blue waters of the Mediterranean than the heart of Southern Africa. Caribbea Bay Resort, with its unashamedly Sardinian-style architecture and feel, great climate all year round and a host of water sports on hand, is a favorite playground for Zimbabweans, as well as visitors to the country.
Deliberately fashioned with a Mediterranean coast ambience, Caribbea Bay Resort is an ideal base from which to explore this unique part of Zimbabwe and enjoy a sun-filled holiday in relaxed comfort. This well-appointed resort with its 83 rooms, seven of which are suites, has so much to offer. Tours to the nearby Kariba Dam are a big attraction with guests who wish to get to know the history and traditions of the local Tonga people and the mysteries of the Nyaminyami, the Zambezi River god, and his ‘influence’ over the locals.
Sunsets on Lake Kariba are legendary, with the famous, but very brief, green flash before the sun finally disappears, a sight always to be remembered. The resort is easily accessible by road, some three and a half hours’ drive from Harare, or by air with the airport only 13kms from the resort.
Kicheche Mara Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Kicheche Camps
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 8
Kicheche Mara Camp is a classic tented camp hidden in a beautiful valley in a prime wildlife area of the Mara North Conservancy. The luxury tents are laid out alongside a seasonal stream from where you can observe the resident birdlife and plains game beyond.
The location is ideal as game viewing frequently starts in the camp itself and there is prime wildlife habitat on all sides providing an ideal base for your safari in the Masai Mara.
The family suite is a perfect new addition with two separate bedrooms (double & twin/triple) with ensuite bathrooms. The bedrooms are connected by a lounge furnished with a sofa and small table enabling private dining.
Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Madikwe Game Reserve
Property Group: Seasons in Africa
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
Set within 75 000 hectares of safari park, Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge is situated on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province of South Africa. Ingeniously set amongst boulders and age-old Tamboti trees, the private game lodge is situated in the middle of Madikwe, giving visitors a huge game drive advantage over other lodges situated on the borders of the reserve and offers guests the most amazing South African safari adventure.
Madikwe Game Reserve is home not only to the ‘Big 5’ of Africa (Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Leopard), but also to a wealth of over 66 mammal species, including the rare African Wild Dog, as well as Cheetah, Eland, Kudu, Giraffe and a range of more than 300 resident and migratory species of birds.
Khwai Leadwood
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: African Bush Camps
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 7
Set within the Okavango Delta’s community-run Khwai Concession, this beautiful camp is tucked under the trees on the edge of the Khwai River. This river is all that separates the iconic Moremi Game Reserve and the concession, with hippos, elephants and even lions crossing over from time to time. Watching these animals manoeuvre through the water is an exceptional experience for even the most travelled safari veterans.
The elegantly designed camp hosts six standard tents and one family unit, keeping in line with the intimate and exclusive wilderness experience. The new camp effortlessly bridges the gap between luxury accommodation and feeling like you’re in the great African outdoors. Woven baskets and beaded décor, along with modern elements, create an authentic contemporary African style.
During the day, guests can enjoy game drives, walking safaris and mokoro safaris (water levels permitting) on the search for Africa’s big attractions including lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo, hippo and giraffe. An additional virtue of this area is that guests can head off on night drives and get an up-close and personal experience with some of Africa’s nocturnal and more elusive animals.
Khwai’s biggest drawcard is undoubtedly the plentiful and extraordinary wildlife – you’ll never be bored here! Adventure and relaxation are on offer as guests live out their ultimate safari experience – from setting off on a morning walking safari to enjoying a gin and tonic overlooking the Khwai River.
Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Islands
Property Group: Elewana Collection
Style: Boutique Hotel
Number of Rooms: 15
Kilindi Zanzibar, comprising of a series of white-domed Pavilion guest rooms all set in 50 acres of lush tropical gardens, is a rarity in the world of luxury boutique hotels. Originally designed for Benny Andersson - one of the members of the 1970s pop group ABBA - Kilindi is a true blend of the very best of diverse cultures to be found in Tanzania and on its adjacent island of Zanzibar.
Kilindi achieves the perfect marriage between Scandinavian minimalism and the dramatic architectural overtones of Middle Eastern heritage, whilst encouraging an open, back-to-nature ambiance throughout.
In each of the Pavilion suites, white wooden-slatted shutters embrace wide-arched glassless windows each affording spectacular views over the Indian Ocean. This same openness allows the gentle ocean breeze to waft throughout each of the rooms and carry with it the delightful soundtrack of Kilindis colourful birdlife. Any stay at Kilindi will be a delight for the senses.
Kilindis open-to-nature approach provides the true essence to any stay and crafts a private, intimate and barefoot appeal that so many crave. If you love nature, you will adore Kilindi.
A waterfall bar with the Main Pavilion overlooks a large 25-metre infinity pool which itself affords views out across the sparkling warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Dining takes place either on the alfresco terrace or even along the pristine white beach, which runs the length of the property.
15 eastern-styled domed Pavilions nestling amongst a 35-acre tropical garden are the perfect and intimate retreat for each and every guest.
The Pavilions have their very own private plunge pool, and possess a separate but extraordinary rainfall shower room which is annexed to each of the Pavilion rooms. These same showers provide not only a spectacular view to the Ocean but the liberating sensation of being at one with nature.
With each Pavilion set in its own private tropical gardens and served by a dedicated butler, privacy is guaranteed. It is this same dedicated butler who will offer you a wide selection of places to enjoy your breakfast, lunch and dinner. And should our guests wish to leave the oasis of tranquility and calm of their private Pavilion, the butler can help, advise and arrange as to the many activities and excursions that Kilindi and the island can offer.
Kilindi Zanzibar is certainly a rarity and one that will reward all those who venture to experience all that it has to offer. A favourite with honeymooners and lovers, any stay at Kilindi will not only become a memory of a lifetime, but also the standard to surpass.
Kimbla Mantana Lake Mburo Camp
Country: Uganda
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Property Group: Kimbla-Mantana African Safaris
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 9
Lake Mburo Camp is ideally situated within Lake Mburo National Park set in a commanding position on the side of Rwamahungu hill, overlooking Lake Mburo and its surrounding eco-systems, it is a peaceful area with great views of the lake and surrounding country. Lake Mburo is a convenient and enjoyable halfway point on the long drive between Entebbe/Kampala and Bwindi.
A small and intimate luxury camp, in a beautiful setting with a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of plains game, it is an ideal place to enjoy the African wilderness and to start or finish a safari to Uganda.
Fitting perfectly with the environment, the luxurious and spacious tents on wooden decks with their large bedrooms, en-suite facilities and verandahs overlooking the lake and valley are complemented by a luxurious sitting room, bar and dining area.
Each of our nine guest tents are sent on wooden platforms with veranda, twin/double bedroom, dressing room and en-suite bush shower and toilet. Hot water is provided in the dressing room and for the showers. All bedding and towels, soap etc. are provided. Solar powered lighting is fitted in the tents. The dining and bar facilities are also set on a raised wooden platform that provides stunning views of Lake Mburo. Meals are freshly prepared in our kitchen to the very highest standards.
The area around the lodge and tents is host to many resident zebra, warthogs, water buck, impala, buffalo, civet cats and prolific bird life. An ideal place to relax with a cold drink after a hot and dusty game drive, a walking trip or a visit to the lake with its various activities.
Lake Mburo Camp is a classic tented camp in the grand safari tradition providing the only luxury accommodations inside the Lake Mburo National Park.
Boteti River Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Property Group: Bush Ways Lodges
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
One of Botswana’s hidden gems, the Boteti River offers breathtaking scenery and awe-Inspiring wildlife sightings as it makes its way across the salt pans.
Overlooking the riverbed, Boteti River Camp is an oasis on the edge of Makgadikgadi National Park, close by the Khumaga entrance gate and within easy reach of Nxai Pan National Park and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Located on the outskirts of Khumaga village, Boteti River Camp is easily accessible whether driving from Maun, Nata, Kasane, or Khama Rhino Sanctuary making it a not-to-be-missed and easy addition to any Botswana safaris offering fantastic contrasts with the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe National Park and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. At Boteti River Camp, you will get to explore one of the world’s largest salt pans and observe Botswana’s unique rural culture in a friendly, comfortable and serene setting. Get a full Botswana picture adding Boteti River Camp to your bucket list!
Ol Kinyei Adventure Camp
Country: Kenya
Destination: Masai Mara
Property Group: Gamewatchers & Porini Camps
Style: Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 9
The camp is sited in a shady setting in a grove of Acacia trees within the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, in Masai Mara, an exclusive 17500 acre wilderness set aside as a wildlife sanctuary with a wide variety of species including all the big cats.The area has open plains, forests, rivers and stunning views.
The Gamewatchers Adventure Camp offers the same high quality wildlife safari experience provided by the top-end safari camps, with game viewing in 4×4 safari vehicles escorted by top class Maasai guides and spotters in an exclusive wildlife conservancy in the Mara far away from the tourist minibuses. This is at a hugely reduced price, achieved by staying in a more basic adventure camp, which is more like “real camping” instead of the luxury accommodation of the expensive up-market tented lodges.
The camp can be reached from Nairobi by daily scheduled light aircraft flights from Wilson Airport Nairobi to the nearby Naboisho Ol Seki airstrip. While at camp all safari transport for game drives is in shared 4×4 open-sided safari vehicle with expert guide.
Chitwa Chitwa
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: Independent
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 8
Chitwa Chitwa is more than just a luxury private game lodge in the bush. Its a holistic and sensorial experience which starts at sunrise and captures the very essence of the magnificent wildlife heritage and natural landscape of Africa before sunset.
Perivoli Lagoon House
Country: South Africa
Destination: Whale Coast
Property Group: Independent
Style: Villa (Exclusive Use)
Number of Rooms: 4
The Perivoli Lagoon House is set in a stunning, isolated,140ha wilderness of colourful Fynbos biome, a stone’s throw from the Kleinriver lagoon with panoramic views of the Lagoon and the majestic Kleinriver Mountains. It is the unusual nature of the Lagoon – the fact that it is fed by freshwater from the Klein River but backfilled most years with saltwater from the Ocean when the sand dunes at its head breach – that explains its unusual ecosystem and which makes it such an extraordinary place to visit.
The ultra-contemporary stylish villa is adorned with thoughtful touches, tasteful African-sourced artefacts and pictures, an infinity pool and a large deck overlooking the Lagoon and its birdlife, providing a luxurious haven in the heart of nature. The only dwellings in view are those on the opposite side of the Lagoon.
The villa is owned by the philanthropically-focussed Perivoli Trust which dedicates its efforts to conserve natural habitats and to improving the quality of education particularly of nursery school-aged children in sub-Sahara Africa. All profits of the House go to these causes.
We look forward to welcoming you to our oasis, where we hope you’ll not only enjoy peace and tranquillity but also take pleasure in the knowledge you are helping to conserve our planet and provide a better start in life to the less fortunate.
This 4 bedroom villa is available for exclusive use only and can be rented on a fully inclusive basis or Bed & Breakfast basis. This is a perfect getaway and an oasis of serenity and tranquillity that offers complete privacy on the water amidst the Cape floral kingdom.
Tengile River Lodge
Country: South Africa
Destination: Kruger Park & Surrounding Area
Property Group: &BEYOND
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 9
Situated in a perfect position on the banks of the Sand River, with sweeping river views from every vantage point, lies Tengile River Lodge. Meaning ‘tranquil’ in the local language, the lodge certainly has an advantage over all others in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
The Sabi Sand Game Reserve benefits from a great diversity of wildlife including, the Big Five as it neighbours and shares a 50 km (31mi) unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park. World-renowned for its prolific leopard sightings, strict vehicle limits at sightings ensure the exclusivity of an up-close game viewing experience with game drives traversing an area of 10,500 hectares (26,000 acres).
This magnificent lodge features nine enormous, air-conditioned, secluded suites, dotted in the dappled shade of the bushveld, each with panoramic river views. In addition to a master bedroom, bathroom and outdoor shower, there is a lounge, dining area, fully-stocked bar, coffee station and outdoor seating and dining area that guaranteed to take your breath away. A private lap pool on your spacious private deck comes complete with sunken outdoor lounge looking out onto the famed Sand River. For families, two of the lodge’s suites are joined by a covered walkway to create a family suite.
The lodge’s guest area offers a mixed selection of open, interactive and private places. The viewing deck is an incredible highlight and the library is a fascinating treasury of curated objects and interesting books. Bespoke furniture, lights and unique décor pieces have been created from skilled local artists and striking fabrics have been masterfully hand-painted. A massage and gym area offers guests a space of well-being and tranquillity and a Safari Shop is stocked with beautiful handcrafted items.
Choose from a variety of exciting activities such as twice-daily game drives and evening safaris, interpretive bush and nature walks, photography lessons, birdwatching, star gazing, private and photographic safaris.
City Lodge Hotel at O R Tambo International Airport
Country: South Africa
Destination: Johannesburg
Property Group: City Lodge Hotel Group
Style: Hotel
Number of Rooms: 365
Conveniently located at Africa’s busiest airport, the 365-room City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport, allows both business and leisure travellers a convenient and comfortable place to rest at the end of a long flight.
The hotel is walking distance to and from the airport terminal buildings and is adjacent to the Gautrain Airport Station.
Business travellers will appreciate the simplicity of staying at the airport for short visits, while leisure travellers won’t have to worry about where to stay for that one night between flights to their final destination.
The expansive lobby lounge, displaying flight information boards; uncapped WiFi; three boardrooms and conference facilities for 46 guests and fitness room are just some of the services on offer.
The #Café restaurant and bar are complemented by a sparkling swimming pool with deck, ideal for a refreshing swim in the sunshine before or after the next stage of travel.
Access to a wide variety of retailers, restaurants and banking facilities within the airport building completes the package.
Moriah Hill Resort
Country: Rwanda
Destination: Lake Kivu
Property Group: Independent
Style: Hotel
Located right in on shores of Lake Kivu, this completely renovated resort is everything you need for the perfect vacation, family gathering or a romantic getaway. Every room is equipped with amenities that will help you relax and feel refreshed by the caressing breeze from Lake Kivu, one of the cleanest lakes in the world. Every single room is equipped with a HD TV, air conditioner, hair driers, refrigerator, wireless internet and a safe locker to for your valuables. Come and enjoy other recreational activities including kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boat tours, tennis, beach volleyball and tanning lakeside enjoying a delicious cocktail.
Stanley's Kopje
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Mikumi National Park
Property Group: Foxes Safari Camps
Style: Safari Camp
Number of Rooms: 12
Stanley’s Kopje is the only camp in Mikumi National park set up on a rocky kopje on the Mkata flood plain, it presides over the best game viewing area of the park, the Mwanamboga waterhole.
Stanley’s Kopje perches high on a rocky kopje, enjoying fine 360 degree views over the surrounding Mikumi wilderness, whilst the 12 tents are spaced around the lower perimeter of the hill, with stunning views across the plains. The tents are pitched on high wooden platforms with traditionally built thatched roofs which provide shade from the sun while you sit on your veranda and enjoy the game around the camp.
Blue Zebra Island Lodge
Country: Malawi
Destination: Lake Malawi
Property Group: Independent
Style: Nature Lodge
Number of Rooms: 10
Blue Zebra Island Lodge is nestled on Nankoma Island, part of the Marelli Archipelago: an unspoiled paradise under the protection of Lake Malawi National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Kitela Lodge
Country: Tanzania
Destination: Karatu
Property Group: Tanganyika Wilderness Camps
Style: Safari Lodge
Number of Rooms: 20
Luxury, relaxation and African elegance in a spectacular refuge in middle of the mountains.
Kitela Lodge rises up on the hillside of a valley with beautiful views of a coffee plantation and a waterfall within the incredible highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It consists of 20 colonial style cottages surrounded by beautiful gardens, a coffee plantation and a working farm.
In the setting of the majestic mountains, this exclusive hotel is a haven of peace and comfort with all the attentions and the luxury of a traditional country villa. The relaxation the spa offers and its swimming pool are the perfect contrast to the intense excursions and safaris available from the lodge to the Ngorongoro area.
Footsteps Camp
Country: Botswana
Destination: Okavango Delta
Property Group: Ker & Downey Botswana
Style: Semi-permanent Tented Camp
Number of Rooms: 3
The Footsteps Camp is in a remote part of the Okavango Delta and home to two safaris. Firstly ‘Footsteps Across the Delta’ a walking safari and secondly ‘Young Explorers’, a specialist family safari.
This comfortable private camp which accommodates guests in three specially designed, twin-bedded, Meru tents complete with sewn-in floors. One of the three twin bedded tents can be converted into a family unit that sleeps five. Each tent has its own newly refurbished en-suit bathroom including wash basin, porcelain flush toilet and hot water bush shower, even a daily laundry service.
The ‘bush kitchen’ is run by our chef and prepares menus to whet all appetites.
From this wonderful base we are able to offer something very special – the opportunity to explore the wilderness on foot: to get up close and personal with the African bush. It’s not to be missed.
Walking in the Okavango Delta’s wilderness is the highlight of a ‘true safari’ experience. No special training is required as the focus is on exploration and discovery – tracking fresh spoor each morning to reveal the night’s events. Other possible activities include game-drives, Mokoro or fishing trips (subject to water levels). The Footsteps walking experience combines well with the luxuries offered by either Shinde, Dinaka, Okuti or Kanana.
The emphasis is on guided walks which allow you to focus on learning how to track wildlife and understand animal movement, patterns and behaviour. Being on foot instead of in a vehicle also allows you to gain in-depth information on trees, grasses and the finer details.