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Be wrapped around by epic landscapes in the Mhondoro game reserve.
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Just because you are on safari, it doesn't mean you need to scrimp on luxury...take that deep bubble bath under the starry skies at Mhondoro.
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If your watering hole is looking a bit dry and dusty... come for a dip in Mhondoro's pool!
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Learn about the fascinating traditions of communities that surround Phinda, and find out how to support them through the Africa Foundation.
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When the aloe vera plant flowers, birds and insects come down from the Drackenberg Mountains to drink its sweet nectar.
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Discover the incredible fauna and flora at Grootbos, a stunning nature reserve that's nestled between the land and the sea.
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Charter a boat from Hermanus Bay to watch dolphins play in the sea.
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Hermanus Bay is one of the best places on the planet to whale-watch. See the huge mammals breach in the water, just metres from the beach.
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Overlooked by Table Mountain and surrounded by super yachts, Cape Grace has a supreme Waterfront location.
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Enjoy uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean from luxurious guesthouse Cape View Clifton.
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View the awe-inspiring sight of a mist-swirled Table Mountain from the comfort of the One and Only Cape Town.
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Keep your camera ready to capture unforgettable moments from your safari at Kartiega.
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Admire the beautiful symmetry of nature at the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve on the Eastern Cape.
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The gardeners ensure that the mountains of fresh produce from Babylonstoren's garden make it to the kitchen in time for dinner!
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Enjoy the good life at Babylonstoren - a historic Cape Dutch Farm that celebrates wellbeing.
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Horse ride around the Boer War battlefields around Spioenkop.
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Enjoy extraordinary sights from the comfort of Tanda Tula Safari Camp as you merge into your natural surroundings.
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Discover one of South Africa's most unspoilt beach wilderness retreats at Thonga Beach Lodge.
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Incredibly diverse vistas of bird and marine life are commonplace in this area where the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean collide.
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Take a hike through the pristine Milkwood forests and the fynbos-clad landscapes of the Grootbos.
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Marvel at the jaw-dropping panoramic views from Grootbos nature reserve.
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The rugged and remote landscape of the Eastern Cape will become your home during your luxurious tented safari at Settler’s Drift.
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The view from the farm owned by Ampersand's MD, James Jayasundera, in the ravishing South African Winelands.
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Experience the tranquillity of a safari by boat through the dramatic river valleys of the Kariega.
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Be ready for anything to happen on safari - watch these rhinos charge out of the bush at Kwandwe game reserve.
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Night skies in the Kalahari Desert are not easily forgotten. Kick back around the campfire at Tswalu Kalaha and watch as a thousand stars appear.
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At Tswalu, lantern-lit romantic dinners come replete with a telescope for stargazing.
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Here is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to sleep under a canopy of stars at Tswalu in the isolated and starkly-beautiful Kalahari Desert.
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With skilled guides and trackers, you could get up close to these magnificent beasts on a big game safari in 110,000-hectare game reserve, Tswalu.
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Take a slower pace on a horseback safari and admire the rolling savannah against the Korannaberg Mountains in the Kalahari Desert.
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Fingers crossed you catch sight of the captivating Caracal in the Kalahari Desert.
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The deep reds of the Kalahari Desert will stay with you long after you've left.
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This is the ultimate beach pad - Birkenhead House is slick and sophisticated with stunning views over Hermanus Bay.
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Slip off your shoes and be revitalised by fresh air, white sand and a gorgeous seascape at Hermanus Bay.
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Enjoy the solitude of 2500 hectares of nature reserve by horseback in the wilderness of the Grootbos.
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Discover more about fynbos and other unique vegetation whilst enjoying the sweep of Walker Bay.
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Take to the sea on a marine safari to admire colonies of endangered African penguins on Dyer Island.
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Enjoy a chilled glass of Chenin Blanc and watch as stars pinprick the sky at luxurious Mhondoro game reserve.
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The suites at five-star Dulini River Lodge are the height of secluded luxury and romance.
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At Dulini Leadwood Lodge, expect high-quality modern African cuisine, beautifully presented.
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One of Mhondoro's highlights is the underground viewing platform at the watering hole, accessed by tunnel from the lodge.
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If you're lucky, you might see the solitary leopard, the second largest of African's cats, on safari in the mighty Kruger National Park.
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Exclusive Singita Boulders Camp offers a refined stay in the heart of the private Sabi Sands game reserve.
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The interiors at Singita Boulders Lodge are made from local wood and stone, which merge seamlessly into the raw natural beauty outside, offering a truly immersive experience.
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Soak up the tranquil views of the Drakenstein Valley at Boschendal, the oldest wine estate in South Africa.
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Backed by the red mountains of the Waterberg , Marataba Marakele Safari Lodge blends smoothly into the stunning African landscape.
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As the setting sun gives the Waterberg Mountains a deep glow, look out for animals, like this rhino, coming for a drink at the watering hole.
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The elegant, long-necked giraffe is always a beautiful sight on safari in the Waterberg Bisophere - an area of savannah over 14,500 kms.
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A brooding elephant waits at the watering hole for the storm to break, providing a fantastic photo opportunity for visitors at the Waterberg Biosphere.
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Wild beasts do not come more handsome than this tree-lounging leopard.
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The luxurious eco-suite tents at Marataba offer a window of solitude to contemplate the majestic Waterberg Mountains.
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Sip a Gin and Tonic aboard a unhurried cruise along the Python Dam whilst keeping an eye out for hippos and rhinos at the water's edge.
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Morning! A hippo pops up to say hello at the Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
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Thrillingly close encounters with elephants and other wildlife make a stay at Dulini River Lodge extra special.
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Cutting edge eco-design juxtaposes with the raw beauty of the African wilderness at Singita Lebombo Lodge.
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Stay in the exclusive-use Singita Castleton Lodge for a rustic farmhouse ambiance with the addition of a pool, gym, spa and wine cellar.
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You never forget the first time you hear a lion roar. Enjoy this incredible moment at height-of-luxury Singita Sweni Lodge.
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South Africa is an overnight flight directly from London to Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town. The duration of the flight is 11 - 11.5 hours.
These international airports are hubs for domestic flights as well as flights to neighbouring countries. British Airways and Virgin operate direct flights into all these airports.
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