Experience Top Big 5 Safari Destinations in Africa

Admiralty Beach House

An order of Port Elizabeth beachside bliss

In Port Elizabeth’s beachside and upmarket suburb of Summerstrand, visitors will find the elegant Admiralty Beach House. A stone’s throw from the beach and Humewood Golf Course, 10 minutes from the city centre, and with Big 5 game reserves an hour away, this is a superb base for travellers visiting the "Friendly City". 

Highlights

• Self-catering and B&B option, renowned for its sumptuous breakfast buffets
• 10 minutes from the city centre, 150m from Pollock Beach, and Humewood Golf Course located across the road
• Variety of accommodation for honeymooners, couples and families
• French is understood by the staff
• Day trips to Big 5 game reserves and restaurants can be arranged through reception

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Periwinkle Lodge

Across the street & onto Robberg beach

The soft, neutral colour palette, earthy touches and blue accents that characterise Periwinkle Lodge are perfectly in harmony with the beautiful surrounds of ocean and mountains. Found on Plettenberg Bay’s Beachy Head Drive, you need only look left and right and cross the street before finding yourself on the Blue Flag Robberg Beach.

Highlights

• Room amenities befitting 4-star luxury include heated towel rails, underfloor heating, walk-in showers, digital safes and television plus Jet master fireplaces in select rooms
• Part of the Shell Lodges Group
• Beautiful panoramic views and proximity to Robberg Beach
• Rim-flow swimming pool
• Breakfast included in your stay

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One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel

Whale-watch out your window at One Marine Drive

One Marine Drive is moments from mountain hikes and walks through the fynbos-covered nature reserves near Hermanus, with more than 1,600 different plant species to admire. Birding is equally impressive in the area, but if it's whales you’re looking for, you’ve certainly come to the right place.

Highlights

• Whale-watching from your room
• Great wine esates close by 
• Shark cage diving opportunities nearby
• 14 wine estates make up the Hemel-en-Aarde valley, not far from One Marine Drive 
• World class 27-hole golf course with a mountain backdrop 

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Avondrood Guest house

Experience this beautiful Franschhoek Guest House

Within close proximity to Cape Town yet nestled in the heart of one of the Cape Winelands’ most enchanting towns, Avondrood Guesthouse is a superb spot for a quick or extended getaway for couples, families and foodies alike. A variety of room options are available at this family-friendly bed and breakfast in Franschhoek.

Highlights

• Family-friendly B&B in Franschhoek 
• Only an hour from the big city of Cape Town 
• On-site amenities include a Jacuzzi and pool, while some of the rooms boast private entrances, fireplaces and modern comforts
• All of the suites are individually themed and decorated
• Franschhoek is a major foodie hub in South Africa

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2inn1 Kensington

A comfortable, convenient stay in Cape Town

Found in a quiet suburb of Cape Town, 2inn1 Kensington sets the standard when it comes to boutique hotels. Convenience, comfort, and style combined with a deep love for hospitality sets this establishment apart and makes it a perfect base from which to explore and enjoy the sights of Cape Town.

Highlights

• Hands-on owners and managers offer valuable local advice  
• Convenient location a few minutes away from the centre of the Mother City
• An on-site spa offering a range off treatments
• Tranquil garden and pool area with views of Table Mountain and Signal Hill
• Simple, uncluttered design throughout

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Idube Game Lodge

Safari romance in the Sabi Sand

The four-star Idube Game Lodge, found on a 10,000ha private concession in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, allows for excellent game-viewing worth every penny. Idube is an environmentally conscious lodge and is genuinely dedicated to giving guests a memorable and informative safari experience.

Highlights

• 10,000ha private concession in the wildlife-rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve
• A four-star safari lodge with luxury amenities
• Lodge is frequented by nyala, warthog, and monkey
• Makubela Suites can be made inter-leading for friends or family travelling together
• On-site hide is great for game-viewing and local community tours are also offered from the lodge

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Batonka Guest Lodge

Curled Up in The Mighty Vic Falls

A stone’s throw from the Victoria Falls town centre and a hop, skip, and jump from the Falls themselves, Batonka Guest Lodge is a peaceful and affordable option for those visiting Zimbabwe. Easily reached by the airport and with a plethora of activities on offer, this lodge is a convenient and comfortable base.

Highlights

• Environmentally-friendly lodge offering personalised service a stone’s throw from Vic Falls
• Superb option for families, groups and business travellers 
• Victoria Falls airport is only 18km away and connects to South Africa and Namibia
• Activities include tours of the Falls, canoeing, horse riding, white water rafting and more
• The lodge’s restaurant serves full English Breakfasts and wholesome lunches and dinners

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Khwai Leadwood

Experience state of the art safari style at Khwai Leadwood

Khwai Leadwood is a modern luxury camp that offers exclusive safari experiences and low impact accommodation pleasures in one of Botswana’s most biodiverse and alluring wildlife sanctuaries. Guided walking safaris and the unique opportunity of exploring nature after sunset allows guests to experience Africa’s nocturnal animals and immerse themselves in the wild.

Highlights

• Luxurious lodge showcasing contemporary African style 
• All Rooms have en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers and flush toilets
• Camp is in a community-run concession and operates off full solar-power and a sewerage purity system to ensure that 80% of all the water used is recyclable
• Embark on day and night drives to see lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah, giraffe, wild dog, buffalo, and hippo
• Guided walking safaris along the banks of the Khwai River and inside the reserve

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