Africa

Once used as a family getaway on the banks of the Mara River, House In The Wild have been transformed into a Boutique luxury-adorned lodge consisting of four cottages and the original family holiday home, The Wild Villa. The family that owns this beacon of responsible tourism are masters in sustainability and have transformed the…

With a luxury aesthetic inspired by African safari expeditions 100 years ago, Cottar’s 1920s Camp along with it's sister Bush Villa and the fly tented Conservation Camp have their own 7,608-acre private conservancy, while sitting just on the edge of the Maasai Mara – one of the continent’s finest game reserves. Designed to accommodate a…

Segera’s land used to be frequented by poachers, but over the past 10 years staff working with this unique retreat have transformed this vibrant area between Mount Kenya and the Great Rift Valley into a permanent refuge to some of East Africa’s most endangered species, including Patas monkeys and Grevy’s zebra. Local community work and…

As the first hotel in the world to be awarded with Earthcheck’s Sustainable Design Gold Certificate, the wonderfully zen Zuri Zanzibar has taken conscious choices not just in its construction but also throughout its day-to-day management. From its beautiful African-styled bungalows, suites and villas, to its lively private spice gardens that colour the grounds green,…

Mowani Mountain Camp is a luxurious resort set amid spectacular ochre boulders in a stunning desert landscape. With just 15 luxury rooms and suites it provides the perfect retreat from which to explore the geological and archaeological wonders and unique flora and fauna in southern Damaraland.

Overlooking Etosha Fishers Pan, Onguma The Fort breaks the traditional safari camp mould and is unlike any other lodge in Namibia. This stunning retreat is both contemporary and stylish with Moroccan themes throughout yet it still retains a classic African feel. Providing luxurious accommodation guests will relish the unrivalled sunset views for which the property…

Onguma Tented Camp is a beguiling mixture of sophistication and relaxation that offers luxurious tented accommodation in Onguma game reserve on the eastern edge of Etosha National Park. A small and intimate retreat, guests here feel compelled to relax and soak up the atmosphere of the Namibian bush and enjoy the camp’s stunning natural surroundings.

Planted at the heart of bustling Cape Town, the Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel is a family-run hotel situated under the gaze of the iconic Table Mountain and is perfectly located for day trips to the coastline. Created with bespoke rooms, charming communal spaces and a beautiful garden, Cape Cadogan is intended to feel like a…

For an authentic taste of Cape Town, the More Quarters Apartment Hotel provides guests with the independence of staying in a luxury apartment, but with the services of a world-class hotel close at hand. Situated in the hub of South Africa’s second biggest city, these elegantly furnished apartments are perfectly situated for exploring the restaurants,…

Located a 10-minute walk away from Jemaa El Fna square, the main market square of Marrakech’s old town, La Sultana hotel channels the quintessential charm of the city with its traditional Moroccan architecture and bespoke furniture. But despite its enchanting archaic ambience, this boutique hotel is also home to modern five-star facilities such as an…

With one of the highest densities of wildlife per square hectare, the Lion Sands Game Reserve has gathered a reputation as one of the finest safari areas in the entirety of Africa. Situated at the heart of this vibrant reserve, the River Lodge has become custom to big game spots – especially if you go…

For those seeking a break from the bustle of city life, the Grootbos Private Natural Reserve couldn’t offer a more idyllic escape. Capturing every essence of what makes rural Africa so enchanting, the reserve is caught between mountain and sea, and as well as being home to the breathtaking milkwood forests, its adjacent coastal waters…

Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, situated on the crossroads of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek where the first vines were planted over 300 years ago. The beautiful and diverse fruit and vegetable garden is at the heart of the resort which offers guests unique accommodation and experiences. 

Situated in the vibrant Gardens neighbourhood of Cape Town, staying at the Mount Nelson Hotel offers a unique glimpse into this town’s charming way of life. With a choice between one of the hotel’s endearing rooms, suites or garden cottage suites, guests are invited to enjoy the resort’s sumptuous Planet restaurant and lavish Librisa Spa…

As the auburn sun sets over the peaceful plains of the Makalali Conservancy, the Garonga Safari Camp is starting to wind down for the evening, with its guests gathered in front of the fireplace of the main lodge. This quiet resort offers an easygoing environment in which to unwind, explore the 22,000-hectare wildlife reserve at…

The lodge at Arathusa overlooks a large indigenous waterhole, giving a number of its guest suites 180-degree views of the water below – along with the resident hippopotamus family and other wildlife that visit the water to drink. With such a prime location within the northern sector of the Sabi Sand Reserve, and adjacent to…

The charm of Three Tree Hill is twofold. First, you have the location – the astounding backdrop of South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains standing over the site, while the lodge itself peers into the Mfazimnyama Valley of the Spioenkop Game Reserve: bustling with the country’s exciting wildlife and Spioenkop itself, setting for some of the fiercest fighting…

Sitting atop the cliffs of Walker Bay, The Marine overlooks one of South Africa’s most active whale sanctuaries, with land-based sightings of these majestic creatures a common occurrence from the hotel’s sea view rooms. In addition to the hotel’s 40 individually styled rooms, the resort is also home to the rejuvenating Carchele Beauty Spa, unbeatable…

Perfectly placed on the western cape of South Africa between the coastal towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, The Country House offers an escape off the beaten track with its quiet, individual thatched cottages and hidden garden paths. Situated on the country’s famous Garden Route, visitors can expect this charming resort to be filled with…

Despite being located at the heart of the Royal quarter of the Medina and in the vicinity of some of Marrakech’s most sought after sightseeing spots, Les Jardins De La Medina is still home to the city’s largest private garden, filled with fruit trees and lush tropical plants. It’s this combination of luxurious extravagance and…

Nestled between white sand dunes, tropical forests, and the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean Machangulo Beach Lodge is a unique African retreat. Situated in Southern Mozambique and surrounded by miles of untouched beaches, here untamed nature, beautiful accommodation and friendly service are brought together to create a blissful barefoot luxury hideaway.