Our favourite luxury lodges in Africa
From thatched accommodation set in private reserves and eco-conscious beachside stays, to bush properties with raised suites that let you sleep underneath the stars, Africa’s finest lodges combine luxury with the region’s own style, as well as exclusive wildlife-viewing opportunities.
Ibo Island Lodge in Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique, is housed in carefully restored historic mansions. Facilities include three pools and a rooftop restaurant.
Virunga Lodge is located on landscaped grounds in rugged Rwanda and enveloped in mist. From here you can track gorillas and golden monkeys in the jungle, hike to the top of volcanoes, and visit local schools.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is nestled in the heart of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, providing unrivalled views of the Great Migration. Hot-air balloon rides over the plains, photography classes, and trips to the Ngorongoro Crater can be arranged. After a busy day, cool off in the pool and watch the animals graze at the watering hole below.
Best of Food & Wine in South Africa
South African WinelandsCape TownSouth AfricaAfrica
- Explore Cape Town’s food scene, sample cuisine and meet local artisans
- Drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve via Chapman's Peak
- Enjoy winetasting and an award-winning meal in Franschhoek
- Taste the local delicacies of Stellenbosch
- Take in the local San Rock Art
Botswana & Mauritius Adventure
MauritiusOkavango DeltaBotswanaAfrica
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Relax on Mauritius’ idyllic beaches
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Go snorkelling or water skiing in beautiful turquoise waters
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Explore the Okavango Delta, teeming with wildlife viewing opportunities
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Take in the landscape and see a multitude of birds and elephants from a boat
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Embark on a gentle nature walk with your guide
Classic Zimbabwe
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Marvel at Zimbabwe’s abundant birdlife on a birding safari
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Take a thrilling bush walk looking for elephants and black rhinos
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Catch your dinner on a fishing excursion in Matusadona National Park
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Hear the bush come to life at night on a nocturnal safari drive
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Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River next to Victoria Falls
From Wildlife to City Life in South Africa
Greater KrugerCape TownJohannesburgSouth AfricaAfrica
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Experience thrilling early morning game drives in Kruger National Park
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Watch leopards, lions, buffalo, African elephants and rhinoceros in their natural habitat
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Tour Table Mountain, with its panoramic views over Cape Town
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Witness the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest colonial building in South Africa
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Visit the African Penguin breeding colony at Boulders Beach
Going Wild in Southern Africa
Okavango DeltaLivingstone & the Victoria FallsCape TownSouth African WinelandsSouth AfricaAfrica
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Enjoy nature drives searching for lion, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and birds
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Visit Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
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Visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach
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Taste some of South Africa’s finest wines in the Boland region
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Explore the history and culture of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
The &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is currently undergoing renovation and will be closed until further notice.
Located in Tanzania on the edge of the World Heritage Site of the Ngorongoro Crater. It’s a spot where mankind lives in almost absolute harmony with incredible wildlife, making it a supremely special place to visit.
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African Horseback Safaris
African Horseback Safaris is based at the western side of Botswana’s Okavango Delta – the largest inland delta in the world. Open all year to experienced riders and their non-riding companions, the Macatoo Camp borders the famous Moremi Game Reserve.
The Hemingway-styled exclusive camp fuses the creature comforts...
Angama Mara
Maasai Mara & Southern KenyaGreat Rift Valley
This magnificent luxury safari lodge lies on the edge of Africa’s Great Rift Valley in Kenya. Suspended high above the Masai Mara, Angama Mara combines dramatic architecture with ultra-modern style and commands breathtaking views across the open plains.
Offering warm Kenyan hospitality, stunning accommodation and exceptional facilities...
Azura at Quilalea Island
Located in the southernmost point of the Quirimbas Archipelago, Azura at Quilalea offers you a true blue marine life sanctuary and an indescribable Eco-luxe retreat.
Fringed by the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, just nine luxury villas are sprawled across two soft sandy beaches. No one does
Belmond Khwai River Lodge
Belmond Khwai River Lodge is a luxury boutique lodge lies on the edge of the Leadwood and Fig Tree forest of the Khwai River floodplains in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
The lodge offers 15 lavishly appointed, thatched-roof rooms including a private...
