SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is vast (about 5 times greater than the United Kingdom), and one of the most diverse and interesting countries in the world. Nowhere else will you find such diversity, offering a great variety of memorable holiday options and endless things to see and do. Glorious beaches, spectacular winelands, cosmopolitan cities, the best land-based whale watching in the world, sanctuaries teaming with game. Holidays to South Africa offers you an endless range of excellent options.
Places to visit…
Etosha
Etosha is one of Africa’s great wildlife parks and Namibia’s prime wilderness conservation area. It holds one of the largest populations of black rhino in the world and unlike other parks, where you can spend days looking for animals, Etosha’ s charm lies in its ability to bring the animals to you.
Fish River Canyon
Measuring 27 kilometres wide, 550 metres deep and 160 kilometres long, the spectacular Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world and one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders. There is nowhere else in Africa where you will find anything quite like Fish River Canyon.
Kalahari Dessert
The eastern expanses are dominated by the Kalahari Desert; And to top it off – the contrast of the lush forest vegetation of the Zambezi region, part of the KAZA Transfrontier National Park.
Damaraland
Damaraland is one of the country’s most spectacular regions with vast, arid plains that are intersected by sudden towering outcrops. One of the main attractions is the picturesque Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain, which is home to thousands of ancient rock paintings – most notably the White Lady. You can also visit the Petrified Forest, which offers a haunting landscape of gigantic, fossilised tree trunks that can be dated back 280 million years.
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei is a large, white, salt and clay pan that is set amidst some of the world’s highest sand dunes towering up to nearly 400m above the valley floor. It is renowned for its majestic, warm red- and orange-coloured dunes contrasting against the stark white floors of the pans but there are many other attractions nearby. These include Sesriem Canyon, Dune 45, Hiddenvlei, Big Daddy and Deadvlei. All providing abstract beauty that is unseen anywhere else in the world.
Skeleton Coast
The Skeleton Coast is a desolate, hauntingly beautiful stretch of Namibia’s northern Atlantic coastline, famous for its dense fog, treacherous surf, numerous shipwrecks (like the Eduard Bohlen), whale bones, and unique desert-adapted wildlife (elephants, rhinos) within the Skeleton Coast National Park. It’s a stark, wild place where towering dunes meet the sea.
Some of our preferred accommodation…
V&A Waterfront – Cape Town
V&A Marina Apartments
V&A Marina Residential, located in the heart of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, offers secure living with 24/7 security, controlled access, underground parking, pools, a gym with yacht basin views, and an on-site café, all within walking distance of the city’s top shopping and dining.
Constantia, Cape Winelands
Last Word Constantia
Last Word Constantia is a tranquil retreat in the lush Constantia Valley, offering nine elegant en-suite rooms and suites, including Superior, Elegant, Family, and Pool Suites, with luxurious furnishings, world-class hospitality, and private options featuring plunge pools and gardens.
West Coast
Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel
The Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel in Paternoster is a serene coastal retreat blending modern luxury with natural beauty, offering minimalist design, privacy, and a barefoot-luxury experience that lets guests unwind and reconnect with nature.
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Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve
Wildehondekloof Private Game Reserve, a luxurious solar-powered, off-grid retreat near Oudtshoorn, offers 9 en-suite rooms, malaria-free wildlife including zebras and giraffe, and activities such as game drives, hiking, swimming, massages, and stargazing against the stunning Swartberg Mountains.
Cederberg Wilderness
Simbavati Cederberg Ridge
Simbavati Cederberg Ridge is a luxurious wilderness lodge near Cape Town, offering modern comfort, exceptional cuisine, warm hospitality, and outdoor adventures amidst the dramatic Cederberg Mountains.
Franschhoek, Cape Winelands
Last Word Franschhoek
The Last Word Franschhoek is an intimate boutique hotel in the Cape Winelands, offering personalised luxury as part of The Last Word’s curated collection across South Africa, with seamless travel experiences and exclusive touches for every guest.
Franschhoek, Cape Winelands
Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa
Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa is an elegant retreat in the heart of Franschhoek Valley, offering luxurious rooms, suites, and villas, gourmet dining, spa experiences, and stunning vineyard and mountain views.
Whale Coast
The Esplanade Hermanus
The Esplanade Hermanus offers 24 elegant, well-appointed apartments along Marine Drive, combining modern comfort, coastal tranquility, and 24/7 service, with ocean views where whales and dolphins can often be seen.
Whale Coast
138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse
138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse is an award-winning luxury retreat in Hermanus, offering stunning sea views, elegant comfort, beachfront access, and easy exploration of nearby beaches, golf courses, and the Wine Route.
Route 62
La Plume Boutique Hotel & Spa
La Plume is a tranquil retreat in the Klein Karoo, set on a sustainable farm with Swartberg and Olifants River Valley views, offering luxurious accommodations, fine dining, vibrant gardens, and a range of activities in a serene, safe environment.
Garden Route
Dune Beach House
Dune Beach House is a luxurious seaside retreat offering stunning ocean views, stylish interiors, and a relaxed barefoot-luxury atmosphere for a tranquil coastal escape.
Garden Route
Walkers Beach
Walkers Beach in Plettenberg Bay offers a luxurious coastal escape with stunning sea views, elegant accommodations, personalised hospitality, and connections to world-class attractions and sister lodges in the Big 5 Timbavati Reserve.
Garden Route
Alkantmooi
Alkantmooi Private Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay offers a luxurious retreat with elegant accommodations, private balconies, and sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, forests, fynbos, mountains, and the tranquil Keurbooms River.
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Serene Estate
Serene Estate in St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, is a stylish guest house near iSimangaliso Wetland Park, offering elegant rooms, modern comforts, warm hospitality, and a peaceful base to explore wildlife, beaches, and forests.
KZN
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is a luxurious gourmet lodge in the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg, offering exceptional cuisine, rustic elegance, roaring fires, and warm hospitality in a tranquil mountain setting.
Mpumalanga
Rissington Inn
Rissington Inn in the Mpumalanga Lowveld, near Kruger National Park, offers family-friendly hospitality, comfortable accommodations, delicious food, and a relaxed base for exploring the region’s scenic landscapes and wildlife.
Mpumalanga
Akabeko Boutique Hotel
Akabeko Boutique Hotel in the Mpumalanga Mountains offers luxurious suites, a spa, golf, and scenic riverside surroundings, combining modern comfort with tranquil countryside experiences.
Luxury Train
The Blue Train
The Blue Train offers a luxurious rail journey between Pretoria and Cape Town, featuring elegant suites, butler service, fine dining, and panoramic views, combining timeless sophistication with modern comfort.
Luxury Train
Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail offers a world-renowned luxury rail experience in beautifully restored coaches, with fine dining, lavish suites, curated excursions, and journeys across Africa that evoke the romance and elegance of a bygone era.
Eastern Cape (Malaria-free)
Lalibela
Lalibela Wildlife Reserve in the Eastern Cape offers a malaria-free Big Five safari across diverse, scenic landscapes, blending conservation with refined comfort for an authentic, luxurious wilderness experience.
Eastern Cape (Malaria-free)
Amakhala
Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape is a malaria-free, 18,000-acre wilderness offering unforgettable Big Five sightings and classic South African safari experiences.
Greater Kruger
Last Word Kitara
The Last Word Kitara is an exclusive luxury lodge in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, offering a tranquil Big Five safari with elegant suites overlooking the river, personalised hospitality, and the option for private use — all while supporting local community and conservation initiatives.
Greater Kruger
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve offers a luxurious, intimate Big Five safari experience with personalised service, family-owned warmth, and accommodation for just 24 guests.
Be inspired to explore Africa…
V&A Waterfront
West Coast
Wildlife Safari
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Klein Karoo
Cape Winelands.
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