South Africa
The options for accommodation in a country as diverse as South Africa are almost endless. Whilst it is not possible to feature them all, our specialist team has carefully hand picked some of their favourites.
Nature is never far at Ngala Safari Lodge, with breakfast and lunch served in the shade of an enormous weeping boere bean tree.
Cradled in a maze of ancient vegetation, each air conditioned suite provides serene, reflective spaces to watch the secrets of the forest unfold.
Situated in the north of the reserve, &Beyond Phinda Homestead is a gracious sole-use safari villa that blends seamlessly into the surrounding trees and bush.
The guest area is a magnificent u-shaped building with central al fresco courtyard, which provides seductive comfort between exciting game drives.
The suites of this intimate and romantic lodge cling dramatically to steep cliffs with views across the valley.
Elegant and serene, the gracious spaces of &Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge are designed for quiet contemplation of the African bush.
With a name that exudes tranquillity, andBeyond Tengile River Lodge boasts nine exquisite floating suites, nestled amidst a serene forest, overlooking the river in all its splendour.
Ant’s hill creates a home from home experience, with a team that provides a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Bartholomeus Klip is situated in the Western Cape just over an hour from Cape Town.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is a premier safari and Big Five game destination in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of the city and at the bottom of Table Mountain in beautiful and tranquil garden settings allowing you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
With its unbeatable cliff-top position overlooking the famous whale watching paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House offers the perfect luxury Hermanus hotel accommodation for those seeking an unforgettable seaside experience.
Bushmans Kloof is an ecological oasis situated within the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, offering a vast and magical land of astonishing flora and fauna, for a very distinctive wilderness experience.
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel is authentic Cape Town at its loveliest; beauty, sophisticated charm and quirky personality in equal measure.
Situated in the prime location of the V&A Waterfront, Cape Grace year on year is one of the most sought after hotels in Cape Town.
Originally a private retreat of the Brink family, Chitwa Chitwa was transformed by Charl into an oasis of conservation and harmony.
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse has achieved acclaim for being a wonderful romantic retreat over the past decade.
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A truly sophisticated Winelands experience, stay at a Delaire Graff Lodge and capture that ultimate feeling of escape.
Dulini speaks of a deeply personal wildlife adventure: the quintessential safari experience for the sophisticated traveller.
Tucked away from others and surrounded by imposing but enchanting mountain cliffs, Eagles Crag expresses an ambience amid natures beauty.
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Once the stately home of Sir John and Lady Ellerman, distinguished shipping magnates and investors, Ellerman House sits perched on the slopes of Lion’s Head in the prestigious Bantry Bay residential area.
Fugitive’s Drift is world famous for its battlefield tours, led by knowledgeable and highly-qualified lecturers, steeped in the history of the region and telling the tale as they were taught to tell it by the renowned historian David Rattray.
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Just two hours from the delights of Cape Town, with panoramic views and tucked between mountains, forest and sea, this breathtaking eco-reserve combines ultimate luxury with top-notch sustainability credentials.
Owner-managed and run, Jamala Madikwe, Royal Safari Lodge offers an intimate bush experience, where personal service and attention to detail are the cornerstones of every waking moment.
The Samara game reserve is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa (70 000 acres) and it has a wonderful sense of space; a reminder of the insignificance of humans in comparison to the beauty of the Samara reserve.
Set in thick vegetation overlooking a dense valley, Ecca Lodge offers breathtaking views onto an escarpment of steep shale cliffs.
Featuring a classic-contemporary style of understated elegance and earthy tones, Great Fish River Lodge is all about tranquility and solitude.
With sweeping views of the Afromontane forests, Melton Manor at Kwandwe is a contemporary frontier farmhouse with a modern touch.
Set in a remote and tranquil valley and available for the sole use of families and parties of up to six, Uplands offers a private safari experience complete with a full contingent of friendly staff, including a dedicated chef and butler to take care of your every whim.
La Petite Ferme offers beautiful suites, an award winning restaurant and boutique winery overlooking the Franschhoek valley.
La Residence is the perfect haven to soak up the breathtaking surroundings of Franschhoek Valley on a private 30-acre estate.
Le Quartier Francais is a romantic 27-room boutique hotel, including two independent villas, nestled in the heart of Franschhoek.
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge is located in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, an exclusive coastal reserve on the world famous Garden Route.
Surrounded by the diverse Waterberg region and overlooking the Palala Valley lies Leobo Private Reserve, a 12 000-acre estate encompassing rugged rocks, bushveld savannah, natural streams and an abundance of wildlife.
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