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The ultimate barefoot beach retreat? White Pearl is definitely a contender. Opened in 2011, White Pearl is a sexy boutique resort on a ravishing and untouched stretch of beach on...
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Beach Retreats in Southern Africa
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Sometimes we all need some fresh ocean air and barefoot beach time, and few places on Earth compare to Mozambique for the beach enthusiast. Africa’s prime beach destination, here you can look forward squeaky-soft white beaches, dhow sailing trips to enjoy sumptuous seafood lunches on footprint-free sand banks and kaleidoscopic reefs offering some of the best scuba diving on the planet.
South Africa, too, provides a quintessential outdoorsy playground with first-class boutique beach retreats on both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. The breath-taking beaches of Cape Town, Hermanus and the Garden Route have so much to offer on their doorstep – from wine tasting tours through ravishing vineyards, delicious surf-and-turf cuisine and endless wide white beaches with fantastic whale and dolphin watching opportunities.
With so many wonderful options to choose from in Southern Africa, we have made life easier by whittling it down to 10 truly spectacular properties – from a designer eco-paradise overlooking the whales of Walker Bay, to an ultra-exclusive city pad in Cape Town, to a rustic beach lodge nestled between the sweeping dunes and turquoise waters of Mozambique’s Machangulo Peninsula...
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•Grootbos
Authentic African warmth is found at this collection of luxury lodges nestled in the heart of a 2,500-hectare private nature reserve. Artfully designed within ancient Milkwood forests and overlooking the...
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•Santorini Mozambique
At first glance you will think you have landed on the chic white-washed island of Santorini in the Greek Islands, but look closer and the Santorini Mozambique has so much...
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•Azura Quilalea Private Island
The last word in cool castaway chic, Azura Quilalea is one of the loveliest lodges in Mozambique and promises a beautiful back-to-nature experience. Set on an uninhabited 34 hectare private...
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•Ellerman House
The dramatic backdrop of Lion’s Bay is the setting for the privately-owned Ellerman House. Formerly the Bantry Bay mansion of philanthropist Sir John Ellerman, this boutique hotel exudes effortless style,...
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•Azura Benguerra Island
The epitome of African eco-chic, Azura Benguerra is set within Bazaruto National Park on the squeaky white beaches and turquoise waters of Bazaruto island, reached via speedboat or an exhilarating...
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•Machangulo Beach Lodge
Nestled between the Indian Ocean, golden sandy beaches and the enchanting forest dunes of the secluded Machangulo Peninsula, the boutique Machangulo Beach Lodge offers rustic luxury amongst untamed nature. A...
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•Birkenhead House
Beach heaven beckons at this relaxed but chic property that overlooks the beautiful beaches of Voëlklip, (meaning ‘bird rock’ in Afrikaans) and the white sand strip of Grotto Beach. Birkenhead is...
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•Cape View Clifton
In a city of Instagram-worthy views, the boutique Cape View Clifton can boast one of the most spectacular settings. Looking over the expanse of Clifton and Camps Bay, the ever-changing Atlantic Ocean, the Twelve Apostles...
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•The Plettenberg
The Plettenberg – situated on a rocky headland in one of South Africa's most spectacular beach towns – is a perfect retreat. Owned by hotelier Liz McGrath, this 35-room luxurious hotel...
