Sherwood CC - Members - Classic Southern Africa - Luxury Safari

This landmark hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and offers spectacular views of the working harbour and Table Mountain. You can walk safely to restaurants, craft markets, cinemas, boat cruises to Robben Island, shops and entertainment centres in the amphitheatre. You can feel the ambience of colonial Cape Town as you step into the foyer, sense the past of shipwrecks and storms that colour every corner, then relax in the elegant contemporary bedrooms.. and savour the atmosphere of the world’s most famous working harbour. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son. Prince Alfred visited the Cape in 1870 and officially opened the Breakwater basin, today’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

There are 94 spacious, air-conditioned, en-suite rooms spread over three floors. The superior luxury double rooms boast separate bath, shower and toilet, king-sized beds and are creatively styled and well-appointed. All have coffee and tea on tap, with private bar, electronic safe, pay-for-view television, wireless internet plus high speed internet access and trouser press….every room has a view over the ever-awake Alfred Basin or Piazza.

Conservation Safari Company recommends the V&A Hotel for its fantastic, central location in the waterfront and high quality accommodation - while not 5 star it is excellent value for what it offers.

Rates include bed and breakfast only.

This newly refurbished 4 star boutique hotel in the heart of Franschhoek has been beautifully appointed with rich colours and luxurious finishes. Just an hour’s drive from Cape Town, situated in the peaceful Franschhoek Valley, La Fontaine is as close as you can get to the town’s award-winning restaurants.

Fitted with all of the modern luxuries and amenities,  you will relax as never before when exploring the Cape Winelands. Our fleet of luxury tour vehicles is also at your service to ensure you see the very best of the Cape Winelands.

Just a block away from the main village centre of Franschhoek with world-renowned restaurants, charming gift shops, cafes and magnificent historical buildings and museums to explore. If rest is what you need, stay in and enjoy the tranquil gardens and swimming pools that stretch over two properties. The outdoor breakfast patio and front veranda under their vine and wisteria pergolas boast views of the surrounding mountains and tranquil settings. 

There are 17 large suites to choose from, all lavishly decorated with individual themes and character. Wake to a full breakfast served with locally roasted coffee. We take personal care in your stay with La Fontaine being a family owned and run business – rest assured that every detail will be taken care of. La Fontaine’s experienced team of staff takes pride in every aspect of La Fontaine and the superior service they provide. Justin, the manager and partner along with Kim, the manageress, have more than twenty five years’ experience in the African hospitality industry between them and will looked after every detail. La Fontaine is steeped in rich history, recognised as a heritage building right in the heart of Franschhoek. It recently underwent a complete refurbishment in the winter of 2018 and is fast becoming one of Franschhoek’s favourite accommodation destinations.

Conservation Safari Company recommends La Fontaine for its authentic charm, location and value -

Rates include breakfast and wifi.

MalaMala Game Reserve consistently produces the most exciting wildlife experience this side of the equator! The Safari Industry's blueprint to the luxury photographic safari, MalaMala has been custodian of this massive thriving tract of land since 1927. MalaMala Game Reserve is the largest private Big Five game reserve in South Africa. Comprising 13 300 ha (33 000 acres), MalaMala shares a 19 km (12 mile) unfenced border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, and lies strategically sandwiched between the National Park and the Sabi Sand Reserve. Every aspect of the Main Camp and Sable Camp is designed to appreciate and enjoy the view of the surrounding wilds. Pathways wind their way along the perimeter of the camp to reveal individual ochre colored units tucked into the greenery which flanks the Sand River. Massive trees and rolling green lawns are filled with birdsong, with the occasional antelope or elephant which seeks the succulence of greenery. The camp is unfenced - an oasis in the middle of the bushveld.

Conservation Safari Company recommends MalaMala for its fantastic game viewing, arguably the best in Southern Africa, and for its sizeable tract of magnificent land where game drives take place. The Main Camp is somewhat large but maintains a convivial atmosphere with that, the recent renovation has brought their hospitality and food up to the standard of their game viewing!

Rates include all meals and safari activities, and locally supplied drinks.

The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, a world heritage site, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group.

The Edwardian-style five-star hotel, built in 1904, combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.

The opulent Livingstone Room offers fine dining and dancing, while the Jungle Junction with its famous breakfast and dinner buffets has ethnic entertainment in the evenings. Stanley’s Terrace, with its clear view of the Victoria Falls Bridge, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia, is renowned for its cocktails and afternoon teas. The Terrace has been a rendezvous for adventurers in Africa for over a century.

Although this hotel claims to be a 5-star hotel, we feel it is not quite there and food/drinks are expensive. What the hotel may lack in sophisticated service, is made up for with charm and history - a destination in itself and one of the most colonial experiences in Africa today. We recommend it for its location and views, and as a classic Victoria Falls experience.

Rates include breakfast