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Over the last 10 years Southern Africa Travel and the Giltedge Group has established a network of only the best Hotels, Lodges, boutique hotels and guest houses in South and East Africa. Our Experts have selected lodges, hotels and unique luxury accommodations that offer incredible experiences. Feel free to ask us for up-to-the-minute recommendations tailored to your specific accommodation preferences.
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An iconic destination known for its personalised service and child-friendly amenities, the luxury Westcliff Hotel boasts extremely comfortable rooms, swimming pools, a gym, tennis courts and the leading Botanica Spa. The restaurants and bar on site are popular with guests and locals for the fresh foods on offer.
The Westcliff is located right on a hilltop, overlooking Johannesburgs most exclusive suburbs, and is only 35 kilometre from O.R. Tambo International Airport. The hotel is centrally located close to Sandton and Rosebank for shopping and restaurants, with a complimentary shuttle service running every 90 minutes between 07h30 and 21h30 daily.
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Dip into an unspoilt wilderness landscape when staying at the luxury Thonga Beach Lodge in Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal. Set above a private beach in the stunningly beautiful Isimangaliso World Heritage Park, this exclusive lodge promises you access to the natural surrounds as well as spa treatments, fabulous food and a romantic atmosphere.
Thonga Beach Lodge is situated on the pristine coastline of Northern Kwa Zulu Natal, near Mabibi.
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Luxury, exclusivity and a five-star wildlife experience combine to offer the initimate Kruger safari at Tinga Private Game Lodge.
Located in the heart of the famous Kruger National Park and sat on the banks of the Sabie River, Tinga Private Game Lodge is situated in a prime wildlife area.
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For an unparalleled luxury experience choose Tintswalo at Waterfall lodge set deep in the Magaliesberg Mountains. This is pure country living from the luxury rooms, signature cuisine, full-service therapy spa to an unspoilt beautiful natural landscape just begging to be explored.
Tintswalo Waterfall is situated just outside of Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
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An exclusive accommodation venue, the luxury Tintswalo Atlantic is nestled into the rocks overlooking the ocean in Cape Town. Part of the Table Mountain National Park, this luxury lodge offers a retreat from the world with themed suites, sparkling plunge pool, mouth watering culinary creations and more.
Tintswalo Atlantic is situated in the Cape Towns Table Mountain National Park, just below Chapmans Peak. The location is probably one of the best in South Africa - right on the rocks, overlooking Hout Bay.
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Set on a Big Five game concession in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, the luxury Tintswalo Safari Lodge with its seven spacious suites is a fabulous base from which to set off on game encounters in neighbouring reserves, enjoy soothing spa treatments and indulge in gorgeous cuisine and wines.
There are two flights a day to Eastgate Hoedspruit Airport from Johannesburg International Airport. Direct charters can be arranged from other destinations.
Tintswalo is accessible by tar road to the main entrance of Manyeleti, a five-hour drive from Johannesburg.
The Manyeleti is a pristine reserve bordered to the South by the Sabi Sand Reserve, to the North by Timbavati Reserve and the eastern boundary opens into the Kruger National Park, which offers guests a true wilderness experience.
The area abounds with birdlife and game, including the Big Five - it is home to about 105 mammal species and 450 bird species.
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Hidden away on the banks of the Zambezi River and close to one of the natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls, is the luxury safari camp of Toka Leya. Indulge in a luxury safari vacation in Africa by staying at Toka Leya Camp.
Toka Leya Camp, offering you a stylish, luxury safari-style holiday, is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River within Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, close to Victoria Falls.
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Enjoy an authentic tented safari experience at the luxury Tortilis Camp with its views of Mount Kilimanjaro, herds of African elephants and private game viewing experiences.
The luxury Tortilis Camp is located in the Kitirua Private Conservancy near the Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Daily scheduled flights arrive into Amboseli airstrip from Nairobi and Mombassa. The airstrip is a 45-minute drive from Tortilis Camp.
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Set within Tsitsikamma Valley in South Africa's Garden Route, Tsala Treetop Lodge & Villas is a unique and luxurious property with impressive views.
Tsala Treetop Lodge & Villas is situated between the coastal towns of Plettenberg Bay and Knysna on the scenic Garden Route of the Western Cape. Only 10km from Plettenberg Bay and 22km from Knysna.
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Nestled at the foot of the Korannaberg Mountains, facing the grasslands of the Kalahari, Tswalu Motse is a place of barefoot luxury, unimaginable beauty and unforgettable sunsets. Feel the wind in your hair on a unique horseback safari and reconnect to the real Africa at Tswalu’s Motse.
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is situated in the heart of the Northern Cape Province, some 300 kilometres north-west of Kimberley and 270 kilometres north-east of Upington. Johannesburg lies 560 kilometres to the east and Cape Town 850 kilometres to the south.
The nearest town is Kuruman, famous for the Kuruman Eye and Moffat Mission from which Dr Livingstone set off into what was then deepest Africa. Tswalu is close to the border with Botswana and within easy driving distance of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. As such, Tswalu represents the gateway to the splendour of the Kalahari.
We recommend making use of the private scheduled charters offered daily from Cape Town or Johannesburg international airports directly onto Tswalu Kalahari Reserve’s own private tarred airstrip. Flights depart at 11h00 and 13h00 respectively. The Cape Town return flight departs from Tswalu at 13h30 with a flying time to Cape Town of around two hours. The Johannesburg return flight departs from Tswalu at 15h00 with a flying time of 1 hour 30 minutes to Johannesburg.
Alternatively guests can also take a scheduled SA Airlink or SA Express flight to Upington or Kimberley. Onward charter flights from Upington and Kimberley are then arranged.
Guests may also drive to Tswalu Kalahari Reserve.
Please contact us for recommended routes.
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Experience your own, private Kalahari at Tswalu Tarkuni. Situated between rolling mountain ranges Tarkuni offers luxurious seclusion and every comfort imaginable. Discover the vast open spaces on horse-back or delight in the romance of desert dining under a million stars.
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is situated in the heart of the Northern Cape Province, some 300 kilometres north-west of Kimberley and 270 kilometres north-east of Upington. Johannesburg lies 560 kilometres to the east and Cape Town 850 kilometres to the south.
The nearest town is Kuruman, famous for the Kuruman Eye and Moffat Mission from which Dr Livingstone set off into what was then deepest Africa. Tswalu is close to the border with Botswana and within easy driving distance of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. As such, Tswalu represents the gateway to the splendour of the Kalahari.
We recommend making use of the private scheduled charters offered daily from Cape Town or Johannesburg international airports directly onto Tswalu Kalahari Reserve’s own private tarred airstrip. Flights depart at 11h00 and 13h00 respectively. The Cape Town return flight departs from Tswalu at 13h30 with a flying time to Cape Town of around two hours. The Johannesburg return flight departs from Tswalu at 15h00 with a flying time of 1 hour 30 minutes to Johannesburg.
Alternatively guests can also take a scheduled SA Airlink or SA Express flight to Upington or Kimberley. Onward charter flights from Upington and Kimberley are then arranged.
Guests may also drive to Tswalu Kalahari Reserve.
Please contact us for recommended routes.
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A favoured wedding and honeymoon destination, the luxury Ulusaba Rock Lodge is also a great destination for friends and family looking for luxury accommodation, magnificent game viewing and a great safari experience.
The luxury Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is situated in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Reserve close to the Kruger National Park. It is located in the beautiful Mpumalanga province of South Africa. There are daily flights between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and the Ulusaba Airstrip making this luxury destination incredibly easy to access.
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A romantic, exclusive and beautiful African bush experience coupled with an abundance of wildlife awaits you at Ulusaba Safari Lodge in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province.
The luxury Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is situated in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Reserve close to the Kruger National Park. It is located in the beautiful Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It is easy to access with daily flights between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and the Ulusaba Airstrip.
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Get into the heart of cosmopolitan Cape Town by staying at the prestigious Victoria & Alfred Hotel; this luxury hotel is set in the vibrant and popular V&A Waterfront district. With luxury rooms and suites, a boutique spa, fitness centre and swimming pool, this leading hotel is a great base from which to venture out into Cape Town.
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel is situated right in the heart of Cape Town’s famous Waterfront.
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is approximately 20 kilometres (20-minutes) from the Cape Town International Airport and just a stones-throw from the city centre.
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The combination of luxury accommodation, private pool decks, a spa, a gym and outstanding dining make Views Boutique Hotel a fantastic choice when travelling in the Garden Route region. Close to the stunning Wilderness beach and other attractions, this luxury hotel has been designed to reflect and celebrate the beauty of its natural surroundings.
Views is situated in the village of Wilderness, at the heart of South Africas world famous Garden Route.
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Stay in utter comfort at the upmarket Vineyard Hotel & Spa in Newlands, Cape Town. The emphasis at this luxury hotel is on providing exceptional service, which when combined with the comforts of their room, the award-winning Spa, the heated swimming pool and state-of-the art fitness centre, add up to a superlative offering.
The Vineyard Hotel and Spa is beautifully located in Cape Town’s sporting hub – Newlands.
This leafy suburb is just 15 minutes from the city centre and V&A Waterfront, and moments-away from one of Cape Town’s premier shopping centres – Cavendish Square.
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Holiday in luxury tented safari accommodation when staying at Vumburu Plains Lodge in Botswana’s Okavango Delta region.
Vumbura Plains Camp is situated roughly 25kms north of Mombo within a private concession that borders the Moremi Game Reserve within Botswana’s Okavango Delta region.
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Situated in an old and established area of Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain, Welgelegen comprises two beautiful turn of the century houses, lovingly renovated. Close to the trendy city centre, V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain cable way and a short drive to Cape Town’s dazzling beaches.
Welgelegen Guest House is situated approximately 15 kilometres from Cape Town International Airport in Gardens, an old and established area of Cape Town.
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Stay in style at the upmarket luxury hotel Winchester Mansion, situated in the heart of Cape Town’s Sea Point district. Offering sophisticated rooms and suites as well as a host of other facilities, Winchester Mansions is a great base for both business and leisure travellers.
Winchester Mansions is located on Sea Point promenade close to Cape Town’s city centre. It is less than ten minutes drive from the V&A Waterfront, the city centre and only ten minutes away from the famous Clifton and Camp’s Bay beaches. Cape Town International Airport is less than thirty minutes’ drive away.
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The luxury Windhoek Country Club Resort is a fabulous, family friendly establishment convenient for exploring Windhoek and surrounding attractions. Offering a multitude of sporting and entertainment facilities, this upmarket accommodation venue is also known for it great food and sense of hospitality.
The Windhoek Country Club and Resort is situated to the south of Windhoek, a ten-minute drive from the city centre.
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