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Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Private Game Reserve presents Safari Lodge accommodation and an authentic African safari experience close to Cape Town. The Private Game Park offers a distinctive and luxurious malaria-free safari holiday destination, with free-roaming Big 5 safari animals. The majestic landscape boasts awe-inspiring views of the Langeberg and the Outeniqua Mountains, with indigenous fynbos scattered along the verdant valleys, creating a colourful and picturesque landscape.

This exclusive safari park offers guests a range of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, including safari drives where you can get up close to the Big 5, hikes across the plains and valleys, and visits to the unique coastal towns where you can learn more about local customs and culture. The lodge presents guests with attentive service, wholesome, fresh and locally sourced African cuisine, inspiring interiors, and passionate game rangers who can impart amazing knowledge about the natural world and its local inhabitants.

Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel

Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel is located in the quaint and historic fishing village of Paternoster. Surrounded by sparkling ocean, sweeping coastline and fishermen’s cottages the style of the hotel is to reflect this wonderful scenery and allow guests to feel truly connected to nature. The suites are all bright and filled with fresh air, decorated with clean and calming colour palettes and soft comfortable beds.
Guests can spend their days relaxing on the beach, swimming in the shallows, exploring the small village or hiking further inland before returning to the hotel for a gourmet dinner at Leeto’s, where the food is inspired by local flavours and created with fresh, seasonal ingredients. A stay at Strandloper is a truly unforgettable experience and guests will create memories which will last a lifetime.

Singita Kataza House

The contemporary and richly textured private Kataza House was designed in response to its remarkable location in this unique slice of Africa. The use of striking local materials like volcanic rock, river stone and oven-red clay bricks truly connects the structure to its environment. Kataza House proudly boasts sustainability as its fundamental initiative and design focus, it treads lightly on the land and offers an intimate engagement with the surrounding landscape. Designed for exclusive use, guests can enjoy relaxed freedom and quality time together in this secluded sanctuary. Kataza House is serviced with a private chef and host, plus modern amenities including exquisite open living spaces, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, two heated plunge pools, a gym, wine cellar, media and cinema room.

Veranda Grand Baie Hotel and Spa

The beat of a traditional drum called the Maravane will mark your arrival at the Veranda Grand Baie Hotel and Spa. Played authentically by a local musician in national dress, he will then invite you in. This is just the beginning of an island holiday which will offer you so much to see and do. People have been staying at the Veranda Grand Baie Hotel and Spa for more than thirty years and they have been transported into the peaceful tranquility of the Mauritian lifestyle. Admire the view of the moust famous bay in Mauritius – a shimmering lagoon capped with sailing boats, yachts and catamarans. Welcome to the island of Mauritius. If that wasn’t enough, the local beaches of Pereybere and Mont Choisy are among the best on the island. Whether you prefer to sit in the shade of a filao tree or apply your tan in the sun, these beaches have a perfect spot waiting for you.

Londolozi Private Granite Suites

Elegant and modern yet tailored to make the most out of the stunning surroundings are Londolozi Private Granite Suites. Three exclusive suites sit along the riverbank of the Sand River and offer sweeping views across the luscious bush. Wide windows which cover almost the whole front of the suite fill the space with bright, natural light and help to bring the outside in. A unique outdoor bathtub sits on an expansive decking, so guests can enjoy a relaxing soak while gazing at the river and any meandering animals looking for a drink.
Wellness is promoted at Londolozi Private Granite Suites, so guests can enjoy relaxing massages and re-balancing yoga sessions before heading out for the day in a game vehicle or on foot to see the marvellous diversity which the Londolozi Private Game Reserve is renowned for. Days are ended by delicious and fresh food served in the open-air main area or around the crackling fire pit in the very heart of the bush.

Veranda Pointe aux Biches Hotel

Sandy feet. Strolls along the white dusting of sand. Mauritian architecture built with traditional materials and sand-floored restaurants with great Mauritius food, colourful flora and fauna. Situated near Grand-Baie, a vibrant beach town, the Veranda Pointe aux Biches Hotel is the perfect fantasy of what eco-chic should be. Not only is it a fantastic getaway for adults looking to escape from their daily lives, it is also ideal for the little ones (who will have a ton of fun at the Kids Club) and their older siblings, who can sit by the big swimming pool and post to Instagram while you cultivate balance and beauty at the spa. With so much to see and do and more sun than you can shake a stick at, the Veranda Pointe aux Biches Hotel is the setting of your dream holiday.

Emerald Maldives

The Emerald resort and spa is a five star deluxe all-inclusive resort that combines the natural elements of its surroundings into its design. Consisting of materials such as bamboo and natural stones, the resort has been built to compliment the environment and natural beauty of the island. The resort is located on the Raa Atoll, surrounded by white sandy beaches and undisturbed views of the clear-blue Indian Ocean. With a focus on preserving the environment on which it is located, half of the villas rest on the island while the other reside directly on the ocean, creating an experience that is sure to be unforgettable. Welcoming to both couples and families, the range of choices from the spa to unwind in and the diving to immerse yourself in, there’s sure to be an option for everybody.

Niyama Private Islands

Niyama private islands is a private resort comprising of twin islands, ‘Play’ and ‘Chill’, to personally cater to the type of holiday you wish to experience. Tailor your holiday day by day, switching between serenity and staying active. Welcoming to both adults and children, the secluded island is surrounded by white sandy beaches and lush tropical forests, which you can not only explore but also dine in. offering a host of cuisines and entertainment, this destination is a rare opportunity to experience the Maldives in all its glory. Luxury resorts of all sizes rest on the water or just moments away from private beaches. With butlers to ensure your stay is as relaxed as can be, Niyama Private Islands will be an enjoyable escape for couples, groups and families.

Six Senses Laamu

A sustainable resort that thrives off of the local community, Six Senses Laamu offers both hospitality and luxury. With a host of villas available to couples, families and groups, the island offers the chance to immerse yourself in culture and tradition and explore the rare natural beauty of the Indian Ocean right outside your doorstep. Built with a passion for wellness and appreciation of the natural elements, its remote location transports you to solitude, reminding you of the natural wonders there are to be seen, from marine life to tropical forest.

Raffles Praslin Resort and Spa

Raffles Seychelles is situated on the beautiful North-Eastern tip of Praslin, the second largest granite island in the Seychelles, about 40 kilometres from the main island of Mahé. Nestled on this magical island is where you’ll find Raffles’ exquisite private pool villas, which are touched by the sublime beauty of white powdered sands, opal-hued oceans and lush green hills. Here on Praslin you’ll have the chance to island hop and explore numerous beaches and hidden coves, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises. Along the prestigious shores of Anse Takamaka, mere moments away from paradise’s most unique offerings, Raffles Seychelles is the launch point for a myriad of activities which will leave you in awe and with memories that will last forever.