South Africa: Where Glamour Meets Wilderness
South Africa, the place we call home, is a destination that truly has it all—cosmopolitan cities, stunning coastlines, vast savannahs, and breathtaking mountains. The diversity is unmatched, and that’s what we love most. From the vibrant energy of Cape Town with its world-class restaurants and sweeping views of Table Mountain, to the beautiful wine estates of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek to the world-class lodges in the Kruger, it’s a playground for those who love the finer things in life.
What sets South Africa apart is a high level of sophistication combined with true adventure. One morning, you’re sipping champagne while whale watching along the Cape Coast, and by evening, you’re being pampered in a five-star lodge in Kruger National Park, listening to lions roaring in the distance. The safari experiences here are second to none—whether it’s the iconic Big Five or intimate moments with wildlife in the Sabi Sands, South Africa delivers in ways few places can. South Africa is really a world within one country.
Cape Town
Private Helicopter Tour over Table Mountain and Cape Point
Soar above Cape Town, the Atlantic coastline, and the Cape Peninsula in a private helicopter. A bespoke champagne picnic stop at Cape Point completes this extraordinary aerial adventure.
Exclusive Wine Tastings in Constantia or Stellenbosch
Go beyond the vineyard tour with private tastings led by top winemakers at South Africa’s most prestigious wine estates. Blend your own bottle and enjoy a gourmet lunch in the vineyards.
Yacht Cruise Along the Atlantic Seaboard
Sail from the V&A Waterfront to Clifton or Camps Bay on a private yacht, followed by sunset cocktails and a personal chef-curated dinner onboard.
Private Art & Culture Tour of Cape Town
Experience an exclusive guided tour through the city’s best galleries, including the world-renowned Zeitz MOCAA. Enjoy a private meeting with local artists in the Bo-Kaap district.
Cape Grace
Standing at the heart of the V&A Waterfront is a figure that evokes familiarity, comfort, and a sense of adventure. Cape Grace is a timeless presence. With rooms gazing out onto the harbour, marina, or majestic silhouette of Table Mountain, this grand hotel feels as if it has always been part of the landscape.
Effortlessly bridging the divide between indoors and outdoors, each spacious, elegantly appointed room extends an invitation to the world beyond. French windows and balconies frame panoramic views that encompass the V&A Waterfront, iconic Table Mountain, and the serene marina.
Each one of the hotel’s culinary expressions takes place in exquisite settings that enhance guests’ unique dining experiences. Breakfasts, seasonal tasting menus, and cocktails all merge in a world of flavour, creativity, and Cape Town’s finest views.
Embrace the natural beauty of South Africa at the spa, an unforgettable sanctuary of tranquility.
Ellerman House
Nestled in an expansive terraced garden between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lion’s Head, the Ellerman House hotel and its two adjoining exclusive-use villas offer the best of everything Cape Town has to offer. Whether in search of the comfort and luxury of the hotel’s classically-styled rooms and suites or the bold architecture and design of the more contemporary private villas, guests are invited to sink into the heartfelt hospitality and relaxed warmth that makes Ellerman House a home.
With only 13 bedrooms and two private contemporary villas, Ellerman House excels at offering guests an intuitive and understated level of service. Enjoy the spa, contemporary art gallery, wine gallery, wine and champagne cellar, brandy lounge, BAR ROC, library, dining rooms, lounges, guest pantry, solar-heated swimming pool, fitness center, and cascading terraces during your stay.
Grootbos – Gansbaai
Blending harmoniously into the pristine natural environment, Grootbos’s unique lodges and private villas offer the ultimate in luxury and style.
The contemporary design and décor of Forest Lodge and it’s 16 luxurious free-standing suites, could place it in any of the top cities in the world. But nowhere else would you be able to enjoy one of the world’s most biodiverse landscapes, the changing colours in the southern sky and the occasional little buck that comes feeding nearby.
Surrounded by lush gardens and an ancient milkwood forest, Garden Lodge welcomes you with unparalleled, panoramic views over the pristine fynbos and glimmering Walker Bay coastline. Soak up the silence and simply connect with nature in one of our 11 opulent suites.
Grootbos’s two private villas, the Fynbos Villa and the Sunbird Villa are the last word in secluded luxury, offering unforgettable experiences to our discerning guests. With intuitive service provided by your own private chef, butler and nature guides, your every need will be met in a home-away-from-home environment of unsurpassed quality.
Mount Nelson Hotel
Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, this luxury hotel and spa offers easy access to all that’s happening in this dynamic city. Mount Nelson has long been regarded as one of the city’s top five star hotels. It offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility and contemporary buzz.
Moments from Cape Town’s pulsating heart lie in this legendary hideaway, where iconic pink buildings nestle in verdant gardens beneath the flat-topped wonder of Table Mountain. There’s so much to enjoy within the leafy estate, from imaginative local cuisine and cocktails in the buzzy restaurants and bars, to expertly tutored art classes and divine spa treatments. Relax by one of the pools, improve your game with a tennis coach or join a garden tour to discover historic trees, beehives, and even a fascinating wormery.
One & Only Cape Town
Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town’s waterfront, surrounded by restaurants, shopping, art and entertainment; on the doorstep of Table Mountain; and within easy reach of spectacular beaches, national parks, and Winelands, One&Only Cape Town is a tranquil enclave surrounded by mesmerizing waterways and a traditional harbour.
Guests can choose between spectacular balcony views of Table Mountain or of the resort’s private Marina and waterways, from the largest hotel rooms in Cape Town. The One&Only Cape Town’s curated selection of restaurants and bars sparkle with unmistakable vibrancy. Guests can savour exceptional cuisine and rare wines in the most stylish spaces in town.
The Silo Hotel
The Silo is a sanctuary in the city celebrating art, style, and design. This architectural masterpiece towers above the V&A Waterfront and is defined by its shimmering pillowed-glass windows which offer panoramic views stretching from Table Mountain to the Table Bay harbour. The luxury accommodation occupies six floors above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) which houses Africa’s largest collection of contemporary African art. The experiences at The Silo Hotel are focused on the art, food, and culture of Cape Town while celebrating the exquisite natural beauty of South Africa’s Mother City.
The 28 individually designed and decorated suites set a new standard for luxury Cape Town accommodation.
Savor widespread views of Cape Town while you immerse your senses in the dining experience cultivated by Executive Chef Veronica Canha-Hibbert and her talented team.
Tintswalo Atlantic
Widely known as Cape Town’s hidden gem, Tintswalo Atlantic is a 5-star, award-winning boutique lodge nestled at the base of the ocean-facing Table Mountain National Park. Sitting at the foot of Chapman’s Peak, the lodge is perched on a pebbled beach and enjoys panoramic views of the picturesque Hout Bay Harbour, the dramatic Sentinel mountain peak, and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.
Hailed locally as the most dramatic and romantic destination in Southern Africa, Tintswalo Atlantic is the perfect venue option for weddings, honeymoons, romantic getaways, and special occasions. Its eight beautifully styled luxury suites and one magnificent 2-bedroom luxury suite, take inspiration from some of the most interesting islands from around the world. Tintswalo Atlantic offers all the luxuries of a world-class hotel, including beach side dining, long hours of leisure, and personalized service.
Kruger National Park & Surroundings
Big Five Game Drives with Expert Guides
Experience exclusive, personalized game drives led by master trackers and guides. Encounter the Big Five in the Sabi Sands or Timbavati, with your every need catered to during your safari.
Luxury Treehouse Experience at Lion Sands
Spend a night under the stars in a luxurious open-air treehouse, elevated in the bush and fully serviced. It’s the ultimate way to connect with nature in privacy.
Private Bush Dinners Under the Stars
Dine in the heart of the wilderness, with gourmet dishes prepared by your personal chef, surrounded by the sounds of the African night, and lit only by lanterns and a crackling fire.
Private Villa Safari Stay at Londolozi or Singita
These premier safari lodges offer complete privacy, with your own villa, dedicated guides, and 24/7 personal service. Enjoy tailored game drives, bush walks, and spa treatments.
Photographic Safari with Professional Wildlife Photographer
Join a professional wildlife photographer for an exclusive safari, learning to capture incredible shots of the Big Five while being guided through the private reserves of Sabi Sands.
Sleep Under the Stars in a Starbed
At selected lodges like Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, sleep on a luxurious bed under the open sky, safely nestled on an elevated platform overlooking the bush.
&Beyond Tengile River Lodge
Situated in a perfect position on the banks of the Sand River, with sweeping views from every vantage point, lies Tengile River Lodge. This magnificent lodge features nine enormous, air-conditioned, secluded suites, dotted in the dappled shade of the bushveld, each with panoramic river views. In addition to a master bedroom, bathroom, and outdoor shower, there is a lounge, dining area, fully-stocked bar, coffee station, and outdoor seating and dining area that are guaranteed to take your breath away. A private lap pool on your spacious private deck comes complete with sunken outdoor lounge looking out onto the river.
&Beyond Ngala Tented Camp
This lodge’s guest area offers a mixed selection of open, interactive, and private places. The viewing deck is an incredible highlight and the library is a fascinating treasury of curated objects and interesting books. Bespoke furniture, lights, and unique décor pieces have been created from skilled local artists and striking fabrics have been masterfully hand-painted. A massage and gym area offers guests a space of well-being and tranquility and a Safari Shop is stocked with beautiful handcrafted items.
Ngala Tented Camp is a sophisticated tented camp nestled between the dense riverine forest and sandy riverbed of the Timbavati, in the unspoiled Ngala Private Game Reserve.
&Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge
Ngala Safari Lodge is situated in &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, which shares an unfenced boundary with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary and one of the biggest game reserves in the world. A spectacular diversity of wildlife moves through this immense wilderness, including breeding herds of elephant, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, large buffalo herds and white rhino. With its name meaning lion in Shangaan, the local language, Ngala lives up to its promise, supporting several large prides of these powerful cats.
Cheetah Plains
Home of the exclusive-use luxury safari experience in South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife area, the Sabi Sand, Cheetah Plains is the epitome of a sophisticated, innovative, eco-luxury safari experience for the modern age. Perfect for an exclusive family vacation or a luxurious sojourn with friends, your safari hideaway is complemented with a dedicated hospitality team for the duration of your stay, indulging you in a refined, personalized, and private sustainable safari experience of a lifetime.
Each exquisitely appointed villa accommodates up to eight guests and boasts a formal lounge, living and dining room areas, expansive swimming pool deck, entertainment lounge, wine gallery, curated art collection, chef’s kitchen, and four sumptuous private guest suites.
A complete hospitality team consisting of an accomplished host, butler, culinary team, spa therapist, as well as expert field guide and tracker team are dedicated to your villa for the duration of your stay. Together, this talented group of professionals deliver a luxury safari experience of the highest standard, tailored to your individual preferences.
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
For the nostalgic, Tinga Lodge opens onto river frontage with a camp-style look reminiscent of the ‘Out of Africa’ era.
The lodge’s exclusive accommodations are set apart on a high bank up from the Sabie River. Your suite feels exclusive with its own plunge pool and deck overlooking the water and makes the most of a view that often sees wildlife passing through. From the Suites, elevated wooden pathways lead off to a spa sala and the main lodge – with its bar lounge, library, poolside and boma offering spaces to share good company or spend some quiet moments on your own.
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Narina Lodge has an air of relaxation, enhanced by natural décor and an open design extending out to generously furnished decks from where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Sabie River.
Here you can watch the animals feeding on the riverbank and engage in the social chatter this inevitably stirs or meditate on the rustle of the leaves. Leading off from the main lodge, raised wooden walkways connect to a spa sala and nine individual suites. Narina Lodge offers exclusive accommodation, with private plunge pools and viewing decks overlooking the river.
Breathe deep and take it all in…
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Ivory Lodge is the understated jewel in the Lion Sands’ crown. Here, hospitality is designed entirely around you (from customized spa therapies and private dining to safaris with surprise refreshment stops) and luxury – much more than a sophisticated room in an exotic location.
The guest areas at Ivory Lodge include a private bar with fireplace, a library lounge, a well-stocked wine cellar, wooden viewing decks, a magnificent River Island Deck built on the river, spa, gymnasium, MORE Gallery boutique, and both an indoor dining room and open-air, traditional boma dining area.
Monwana Game Lodge
This luxurious private safari experience in Thornybush embodies the spirit of the bush, encouraging a reconnection with nature as you immerse in the wilderness. Monwana occupies its own space in the reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem, where a short journey from the airport provides your first introduction to safari.
The lodge also overlooks an active wildlife waterhole where you can observe a stream of wildlife coming to drink from the comfort of the wooden deck. As your senses reawaken with this immersion in nature, enhance your wellbeing with a treatment at their world-class spa or workout in their fully-equipped gym.
Royal Malewane Lodges
Royal Malewane and its 3 luxury lodges in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park exude the romance and beauty of a bygone age while offering modern comfort and unrivalled game viewing with one of the most qualified guiding teams in Africa. Guests enjoy three accommodation options at Royal Malewane. Malewane Lodge which is more classic in style, Farmstead which is more contemporary, and Waterside which brings a splash of colour above the banks of a bustling waterhole. Africa House, the Farmhouse and Waterside House are Royal Malewane’s spacious private bush villas which are perfect for groups travelling together.
Singita Ebony Lodge
Singita Ebony Lodge is set on the banks of the Sand River, offering a fresh and modern interpretation of the classic safari. The lodge combines the curved lines inspired by the Adobe architecture of North and West Africa with the utilitarian feel of a luxury tented camp while maintaining the rustic essence of its origin story.
Each of the 12 luxurious suites includes its own private plunge pool with glass and canvas walls optimising the magnificent views. The decks, which are perfect for leisurely dining and relaxing, are suspended off the riverbanks, allowing guests to be fully immersed in nature.
Ebony is an exciting mix of past and present – interiors feature gentle colours inspired by nature – indigo, ecru and ochre, while fold-up safari style furniture is matched beautifully with antiques and heirlooms. African art, sourced from local artisans pays a warm tribute to the creativity of the continent. The Conservation Room is at the heart of the main lodge, a consciously curated space showcasing fascinating artefacts where guests can explore the living heritage of the region.
Singita Boulders Lodge
Singita Boulders Lodge is found on the boulders-strewn banks of the Sand River. The lodge provides a continuous connection with the prolific wildlife and birdlife for which Sabi Sand is so well known.
Rustic, handmade furnishings made from fossilized tree stumps, slabs of solid stone, wrought iron, and leather are balanced with the soft, sensual feeling of a sheep-skin rug, natural flax bed linen, and cloud-like cotton towels. These subtle layers of luxury blend soulful, sensual Africa with high design to instill a sense of tranquility and ease guests into the rhythm of safari life.
Singita Lebombo
Break away to a brilliantly bold and contemporary space, suspended aloft the N’wanetsi River in the Kruger National Park. The design of Lebombo Lodge was inspired by the many eagles’ nests built into the cliff face of the river bank, resulting in organic, light-filled structures, floating between river and sky.
All communal areas of the lodge have been pushed out into nature to ensure that the outside bursts in, offering immersive and meditative spaces set in a dramatic landscape of giant euphorbia trees. Besides the sumptuous private suite spaces, the lodge offers a wine studio, library and rooftop terrace, an interactive kitchen, an espresso bar and help-yourself deli, and an additional 25-metre lap pool.
The Garden Route
Scenic Drive: Traverse the Garden Route, exploring charming coastal towns and lush forests from the comfort of a private luxury
vehicle.
Whale Watching: Experience thrilling whale watching excursions and gourmet dining along the stunning coastline.
The Plettenberg Hotel
The Plettenberg, situated on a rocky headland in Plettenberg Bay, along the famous Garden Route – is the ultimate South African seaside escape. The five-star hotel, with its 35 beautifully appointed rooms and two family-style villas, showcases the most breathtaking vistas in Southern Africa, as well as world-class cuisine at the Restaurant at The Plettenberg.
The Plettenberg is situated in the heart of Plettenberg Bay, along the adventure–rich Garden Route which is world-renowned for its excellent selection of outdoor activities. From regular dolphin and whale sightings to bungee jumping, treetop canopy tours and other more daring pursuits in the surrounding countryside, The Plettenberg is the ideal place to relax and unwind, recharge and reinvigorate.