South Africa really does lend itself to luxury safaris! Most of the lodges are incredibly luxurious with design inspired flair in evidence!

Top of the range must go to Singita and Royal Malewane – they are both in the premium league. Singita has several lodges, both in the Sabi Sands region and also in the beautiful Limpopo area. These two areas combine incredibly well and we will even give you free flights at certain times of year between the two! At Lebombo, you can not only go out game viewing in this dramatically scenic area with its impressive rocks, but also mountain cycling and walking. Then one can fly south to the Sabi Sands where the game viewing is more concentrated. Here you have a choice of three lodges – one which is an African homestead, which is taken for exclusive use and perfect for famillies or a group of friends. It has been kept in the traditional style with a large wrap around verandah and is just beautiful. Then there are Boulders and Ebony Lodges, their trademarks.  Boulders is cutting edge, minimalist designer in whites whilst Ebony is more traditional in earthy, warm African colours. Each suite has its own private plunge pool.

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Then we have Royal Malewane which is situated in the game rich Thornybush Game Reserve. They have one of the state of the art spas here and it is no secret that Elton John returns here most years to take his safaris! Most of our clients always return too – as there is almost nothing quite like it. It is more traditional than Singita, and also much smaller – so perfect for those who are seeking a more intimate atmosphere. Amazing wildlife, some of the best rangers in South Africa and one is looked after beautifully. Game drives and walks are conducted here.

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We are from South Africa and know all the lodges well, having stayed there ourselves! A luxury safari in South Africa is incredibly easy to arrange, once you come to the experts!

Luxury Safari South Africa- This is actually an incredibly easy thing to achieve in South Africa, as the market lends itself to luxury tourism.  In fact, trying to stay in an East African style tented camp in the Kruger National Park is near impossible, whilst if asking for a luxurious lodge, the list is endless! From design infused Singita to the more traditional Royal Malewane and a host of other gorgeous lodges in between, one is literally spoilt for choice!

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And that really sums up South Africa. I am biased because it is my home, but practically speaking, it really is God’s Own Country, offering all things to all people. A beautiful climate, warm and friendly people, informality, amazing food and wine, some of the most spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in the world, certainly some of the best hotels in the world (two of my favourites being Kurland, where I regularly take my own family holiday each year) and Ellerman House (the old hotel with probably the finest art collection in South Africa and their new wing, being the contemporary, gorgeous villas overlooking the Indian Ocean in Bantry Bay).

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What I love too, apart from there being a huge interest in artisanal arts and crafts, is the liveliness and the ‘buzz’ of the country, especially in the cities of Cape Town and other smaller towns, for example along the Garden Route, which is simply infectious!

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South Africa is fantastic for both honeymoons and romantic holidays and family holidays alike- with awe inspiring scenery, the most heavenly boutique hotels and lodges with such great flair, extraordinary staff and service, world class wildlife, amazing cuisine, a relaxed yet fun atmosphere and good value for money, its hard to know why anyone wouldn’t want to come on holiday here.  For the sports enthusiast, we are a nation mad about our sports! In particular, rugby, tennis, squash, swimming, horse riding (including polo), running, flying, parachuting, parasailing, canoeing, white water rafting, fly fishing and sailing to name but a few. In fact, wherever you go, you will see people on the move and playing sports.

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So, whatever your interest, or whether you simply want to chill out on a quality imbued holiday, this country is for you!

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Luxury Holidays to South Africa are the easiest ones to arrange, simply because the standard of accommodation really lends itself to a certain quality which is incredibly high!

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South Africa is described as a ‘world in one country’ and it truly is! It is so diverse and offers so many different experiences! From a myriad of gorgeous hotels and villas in the Cape (catering for both couples and famillies alike), to exquisite lodges situated in game reserves, with amazing quality of guiding, wildlife and scenery to country farmhouses and homesteads dotted around the Cape and Kwa Zulu Natal, where one can get closer to a family, depart as friends, and perhaps learn something about the history and wars of this extraordinary country.

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South Africa caters equally for the action motivated traveller to those seeking repose! Whether its fly fishing, parasailing, flying, cooking, wine tasting, game viewing or simply wanting to take tuition in any of these disciplines, all of this can be arranged! Alternately, walking on isolated beaches, dining on lobster at gorgeous al fresco restaurants and reading a book around a swimming pool may be what you prefer!

Wonderful spring flowers, rock art, fantastic inspirational or traditional art, music, architecture, nature – this country offers it all in abundance, together coupled with a  magnificent climate! There is also a choice of exhilarating horse riding, either in the form of a safari or access to first class horses, either to ride for a few hours amongst wildlife, on a beach (my favourite!), or playing polo.

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Stay in Relais et Chateaux’s   or bijoux hotels where personal service is assured,   stay in tree houses, either in a forest or on an isolated beach, where they track turtles with scientists at certain times of year,   or luxury safari lodges,  or stay at a gorgeous farmhouse  – either in the battlefields of Natal, or in the game rich region of the Kruger National Park, or in the Cape winelands such as scenically beautiful Franschhoek, where the French Huguenots first settled in South Africa in the 1600′s.  Private villas abound and we have a large selection of the very finest villas in the country.

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luxury South Africa holidays – South Africa is one of the easiest African countries in which to provide luxury holidays and safaris. Largely determined by a demanding and widely travelled market, South Africa still remains a world in one country. Few other countries in Africa can rival South Africa for its diversity in terms of experience.

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Whether it is going on safari in the Kruger National Park or in a non malarial region in the Cape or Waterberg region, or taking a family holiday which includes horse riding, rides on the back of an elephant whilst learning all about them and spending plenty of time on the beach, perhaps at the time when the leatherback and loggerhead turtles come to nest, what you will achieve, is a holiday of a lifetime.

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Everyone who ever visits South Africa is astounded by the overall quality. Not only in terms of service, food and wine but also, the accommodation. From a lowly b and b to a Relais et Chateaux, that quality thread never disappears.

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South Africa also represents such good value for money! The country offers some of the most beautiful wine estates, complete with superb wine, fabulous restaurants, an easy, informal atmosphere and friendly, vibrant and positive people wherever you go! Whether one is looking for a romantic, remote retreat, a secluded, quiet beach, a spa, a safari, a thrilling horse riding safari, a vineyard, the garden route or visiting historical battlefields, this countryis for you – all in unabashed and indulgent comfort!