The Western Cape is one of South Africa’s premier tourist attractions, and for good reason.  Its home to the famous Table Mountain, Vast wine lands, magnificent beaches, world class restaurants, and cosmopolitan entertainment. The Cape boasts exquisite scenery and a myriad of cultures and tourists treasures just waiting to be discovered.

Cape Grace; located on the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.  A member of Leading Small Hotels of the World group, its rooms range from elegant two or three bedroom apartments, to luxury rooms with French doors looking over the harbor or marina.  The hotel’s stylish restaurant serves modern South African cuisine in a beautiful setting. , the Bascule bar has over 420 whiskies to try and there is complimentary port and sherry every evening in the library.  There is a roof top spa offering a range of treatments, a lovely outdoor heated pool in the gardens and free access to the nearby gym. 

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa; located about 10 minutes from Cape Town, perched between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa has a truly stunning location. A member of Small Leading Hotels of the World group, it has 46 beautiful rooms and 24 luxury suites all individually decorated with either ocean or mountain views.  There’s a beautiful spa offering a wide range of wet and dry treatments, a gym, an outdoor swimming pool, yoga lessons and a 16 seat cinema.  Food here is a real treat both in Azure, the main restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine, and in the more informal alfresco 24 hour café. The Leopard Room Bar is a must for both afternoon tea and a sundowner.

Ezard House; this beautiful boutique hotel is exclusive in Camps Bay just outside of Cape Town.  In a fabulous setting among mature landscaped gardens, the hotel has been lovingly designed by its English owner around an airy, sun filled atrium.  There are 10 modern and spacious suites with ocean or garden views, and luxury touches such as a pillow library and specially blended shower gels.

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South Africa’s most renowned Kruger National Park is home to the “Big Five”. Peripheral private game reserves in the Sabi Sand and Timbavati areas offer incredible game viewing twice daily in open 4x4 vehicles. This big game country with outstanding viewing opportunities, no fences between each reserve’s boundaries and the park allow the main attraction to wonder freely.

Singita Lebombo: Located in Kruger National Park, it is an extremely stylish game lodge perched on a cliff on the remote eastern boundary of the park. Named after the Lebombo Mountains that rise behind it, it is set in one of the most game rich areas of the park. There are 15 stylish loft suites perched among the trees with stunning views of the river below. Massive floor to ceiling glass walls and modern furniture create a haven of minimalist style. Six exclusive riverside suites are situated along the Sweni River. There’s a beautiful terrace, a lap pool as well as an art gallery, gym, and even a wine tasting room.

Sabi, Sabi: Inside the heart of nature within the Sabi Sand Reserve. This private lodge offers world class standards in luxury accommodations, service, cuisine, and special features.

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People traveled far and near to strike it rich when gold was discovered here in 1886. Gleaming skyscrapers contrast the with the Indian bazaars and the busy streets ring out with the call of fruit sellers and street vendors. An exciting blend of ethnic and Western art and cultural activities is reflected in theaters and open air arena’s, throughout the city.

The Westcliff; one of the top hotels in Johannesburg and part of the Orient Express group, it has more than 80 rooms and 35 suites each individually designed and most with private balconies. There are two excellent restaurants as well as a stylish bar and 24 hour room service. There are two large swimming pools; floodlit tennis courts, gym and spa, plus keen golfers can enjoy a guest membership at a nearby golf club.

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The famous Victoria Falls was named by explorer and missionary, David Livingstone. The people of Zambia and Zimbabwe, refer to Victoria Falls as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” which means the “Smoke that Thunders”, because of the mist from the Falls created by the downward plummet of millions of gallons of water a small rainforest has actually developed. Livingstone offers some great activities like canoeing above the falls, Whitewater rafting below the falls.

Royal Livingstone Hotel; Victoria Falls: This luxurious property stretches along the banks of the Zambezi River, near Victoria Falls. Its Colonial style design is set deep amidst the indigenous trees and plants. There are 173 rooms and suites all with private terraces or balconies and pretty views of the river gardens. The Main Hotel is a series of thatched buildings housing the lounge, well stocked library, restaurant and bar. A swimming pool lies between the river and hotel terrace, with a sweeping timber deck planted in the swirling waters of the Zambezi itself.

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A day in Botswana typically starts with an early morning wake up to for a day of Safari. You can visit the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, located in the Okavango Delta; witch is the largest inland delta in the world. Greater Chobe National Park is far north is revered for its huge and thundering herds of elephants.

Savute Elephant Camp; Chobe National Park: Just north of Botswana, this is referred to the Elephant capital of the world for its population of these mighty animals.  Savute Elephant Camp is a luxurious camp within the National Park perched on the banks of the now dry Savute Channel.  The camp consists of 12 luxury tents on raised wooden platforms with large private decks and outdoor lounges offering great game viewing.  The tent interiors are luxuriously furnished with en suite bathrooms and four poster beds.  Enjoy a romantic dinner on your private deck, in the traditional African boam under the stars.  You can also dine in the airy camp dining room.  The camp also has a heated outdoor pool built partly into the dry riverbed.

Eagle Island Camp, Okavango:  located in the largest inland water systems, the only inland delta of its kind and a unique oasis of life in the center of the Kalahari Desert.  Eagle Island Camp lies in the heart of Okavango Delta on the island of Xaxaba.  Surrounded by waterways and vast flood plains, the camp is shaded by a canopy of indigenous trees.  Twelve luxurious tents are built onto wooden platforms with private decks offering fabulous views.  There is an open air and covered dining area, and swimming pool next to the lagoon.  Enjoy the breathtaking sunsets from the romantic Fish Eagle Bar, guided walks into the Delta or game viewing from motorized canoe.  Eagle Island Camp is a member of the Orient Express Group.

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