The Table Bay in the V&A Waterfront of Cape Town is an unashamedly luxurious hotel, from the deep sofas in the sitting rooms, and burnished mahogany in the cocktail bar to the marbled bathrooms. The 329 air-conditioned rooms overlook either Table Mountain or the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island. All feature luxurious walk-in cupboards, butler stations, television and video, en suite bathrooms with separate showers and marble vanity units, internet connectivity and biznet. Other delights include chamber music in the lounge, live jazz in the Conservatory restaurant every Sunday, vibrant cocktail bar, large heated swimming pool and health club and spa.
4 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
5 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 329
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Fishing, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine
Savanna Private Game Reserve lies in the world famous Sabi Sands private game reserve. This five star lodge prides itself on its intimate atmosphere, friendly personalized service and excellent guiding. Paddy and his rangers have a deep love of the bush which has developed over many years.
The Savanna Tented Lodge is warm and welcoming with a communal table for dining, a relaxing sitting area, a small library, with its bird’s eye views over the waterhole and internet access, and a lantern lit boma for evening dining.
The spacious accommodation is understated, elegant and well-designed nestled amongst indigenous trees that provide a haven for birds and overlooking a waterhole. The décor is a blend of colonial and classic with hand crafted furniture, fine linen and beautiful artwork. The luxury suites have tented roofs (and solid sides) giving you the romance of sleeping under canvas but with the practicality of efficient air-conditioning and well-equipped and spacious bathrooms. The executive suites are even larger with positively decadent bathrooms and the added pleasure of private plunge pools.
The thatched Savanna Suite is tailor-made for families or friends, with two identical en suite bedrooms, each with their own plunge pool, large sitting room and covered patio. It is taken on an exclusive use basis with its own ranger and private vehicle. Two of the adjacent executive suites can be added for larger parties.
Specially designed game viewing vehicles and highly trained guides with vast knowledge of the African bushveld take you on close and intimate encounters with a large variety of wildlife. Optional game walks are also on offer. Numerous nearby dams and waterholes in front of the lodge attract much wildlife, especially in the dry winter months when elephants are daily visitors. Savanna Private Game Reserve also offers the unique opportunity to learn about the history of the reserve. Relaxation between game drives is important and what better way to unwind than with an invigorating massage. Savanna’s own qualified therapist offers a range of treatments in the privacy of your suite.
Savanna Private Game Reserve lies in an area where ‘Big 5’ sightings are so frequent, it is not unusual to see lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino in a single game drive. Famous for having the best leopard viewing in the world, the Sabi Sand area is known worldwide as ‘The Land of the Leopards” and has a greater feeling of the open spaces of the bush when you are on a game drive.
3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
5 Star
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 9
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
Highgrove House is situated on a 64 ha farm, close to both the Blyde River Canyon and also the Kruger Park. Set amid indigenous forests and surrounded by orchards of avocado, banana, litchi and olive trees, Highgrove House is an exclusive luxury retreat that has been tastefully restored to its colonial splendour. The homestead lies in the Kierpersol area of the Drakensberg Escarpment and the eight suites have sweeping views across the valley.
The bedrooms and bathrooms are magnificently appointed. Six luxury and two orchid suites have overhead fans and separate sitting rooms with log fires. The orchid suites have their own gardens with private plunge pools and saunas. The large swimming pool is surrounded by tropical gardens with lovely views. Breakfasts are served al fresco under the Victorian gazebo. The cuisine at Highgrove is rated among the best in South Africa, and the restaurant has been awarded the Chaine de Rotisseurs blazon and offers an exceptional wine cellar as well. Activities include horse riding, walking, bird watching, hot air ballooning, a day in the Kruger Park, or exploring the scenic wonders of the region.
The Orchard Spa offers spacious treatment rooms and views over the valley coupled with the professional service from their staff. It’s now one of the best spas in the region.
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
The Royal Livingstone Hotel is an elegant 5 star hotel in an unrivalled setting overlooking the Victoria Falls in Zambia. It is actually situated within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park so that guests staying here have unlimited access to the Victoria Falls less than five minutes walk away - great for budding photographers who want to get that perfect shot of the Falls. The Royal Livingstone Hotel has a stunning riverine setting right on the Zambezi river. A splendid wooden deck affords sweeping views of the falls, ideal for cocktails at sunset.
The overwhelming ambience at the Royal Livingstone is of colonial elegance with shaded verandas, cool lounges and pervading sense of space. Why not head back in time and enjoy the Royal Livingstone's traditional High Tea with all the trimmings?
The 173 luxurious rooms, with their hand-carved mahogany furniture, have an African feel with eastern overtones. They are decorated in the earthy tones of the bush offset by crisp white linen. Each has satellite television, air-conditioning, minibar, safe, telephone and tea/coffee facilities. The en suite bathrooms have both freestanding ball & claw bath and shower. All rooms are stretched along the river bank and each has a balcony or patio with views of the mature acacia trees, lawns and Zambezi River.
The Royal Livingstone has a superb restaurant which combines old-world formality with contemporary sophistication or you can opt for slightly more relaxed dining on the veranda where cool river breezes offer welcome relief from the African heat. Special dinners are offered for honeymooners. Breakfast and lunch are usually taken outside overlooking the manicured lawns and the Zambezi river. Other facilities at the Royal Livingstone include a large pool (which seems almost in the Zambezi) and pool bar. There are a range of excursions which can be booked by the hotel including sunset boat cruises, local Zambian village tours, game drives, helicopter flips and various adventure options.
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
5 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, French, Russian
No. Rooms: 173
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
