Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Africa

The 15 luxurious free-standing stone and canvas tented suites of Marataba Safari Lodge are set in the bush on a 56,835-acre private concession within the malaria-free Marakele National Park in the Limpopo Province. The area is of outstanding natural beauty where rolling plains, cedar trees are set against the majestic Waterberg Mountains. The Marakele National Park is home to Africa's Big Five an...

Hidden under ancient trees, deep in the forest are just ten tents lining the banks of the Mara River. Each tent offers hand crafted beds made from ancient fallen Olive trees, a Victorian style bath and shower, and a large Verandah from which you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the bush, or enjoy a private romantic dinner for two. The cordon-bleu chef will prepare gastronomic meals that will ast...

Sir Richard Branson opened his Kenyan Safari Camp in 2013, in collaboration with the local Maasai communities. Mahali Mzuri aims to leave as minimal a footprint as possible on the land and to promote low-density tourism which creates less pressure on the environment. Accommodation is in tented suites close to all the action. Each one sits on a raised platform and includes a spacious bedroom wit...

An all-villa, luxury retreat, the Azura Benguerra has direct access to the beach and the waters of the Marine National Park on which it lies. Soft white sand, azure waters and sunsets which turn to clear starry nights make up the environment of your stay. As if this wasn’t paradise enough, the eco-boutique retreat raises the miles of deserted beaches to an even higher level of luxury. Built in par...

Vamizi Island (Quirimbas Archipelago) is the definition of barefoot luxury. To the front of the luxury cottages is a veranda and faultless beach, while behind is a lush, tropical forest. A sunset cruise is a blissful way to spend an evening here, while simply walking along the miles of white sands is a tranquil way to while away an afternoon on the shores of Vamizi Island. The Vamizi island is loc...

Comforts include a heated swimming pool and Wifi, with plenty of activities to tempt you into the jungle, including bird watching and trekking to view the 13 species of primate which call the park home – including chimpanzees. The lodge's architecture is designed specifically to blend in with its natural surrounding environment and is located near to the Nyungwe rain forest within a tea plantatio...

If gorilla trek is on your wish list then the Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge makes for an ideal home from home during your stay. With stunning views of the Virunga volcanoes and accommodation in spacious stone cottages, it also creates a relaxing space to unwind after a long day’s trekking. Located just a short distance from the Parc National des Volcans the lodge provides guests with the perfect situa...

Cape Town's Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is an urban sanctuary set in tranquil gardens on the lower slopes of Table Mountain in the heart of the historic city centre within close proximity to the V&A Waterfront, with easy, close access to Cape Town’s best beaches and other attractions. The 144 luxurious rooms and 57 suites offer garden or mountain facing views and the excellent lei...

The Constantia Valley is home to The Cellars-Hohenort, a Relais & Châteaux property and part of The Liz McGrath Collection, standing within acres of one of the world’s finest hotel gardens. 55 spacious rooms and suites including the Dove cote Suite with its own Jacuzzi and the Madiba Villa with private entrance and pool are located in two separate buildings - the elegantly decorated Main House and...

Situated at the water’s edge in the V&A Waterfront with views across the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain, Table Bay exudes a timeless, gentle elegance. The 329 rooms all enjoy an ocean or mountain view. Dining is a delight, the award-winning The Atlantic Grill has received many food and wine accolades. Each of the restaurants, bar and lounge offering either authentic Cape Malay cuisine, traditio...