South Africa’s Diverse Luxury

Once you’ve arrived in Cape Town, your luxury South Africa itinerary starts with a four-night stay at Ellerman House. Offering discreet glamour, this Edwardian mansion has one of the most important collections of South African art woven throughout the rooms and hallways. When you aren’t staring at the collection on the walls, your eyes will be trained on the horizon, as this property overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and affluent area of Bantry Bay. The property has expansive gardens, a heated lap pool, a library, a gym, a spa, a dining room, and even its own wine cellar. If you can bear to leave the grounds, Ellerman House is also a great base from which to explore the Mother City. You can go on adventurous activities such as mountain walks, 4x4 dune experiences, and urban tours, continue on the art exploration by visiting the Silo or going on Art & Wine tours, or discover the culture with a Bo-Kaap walking tour. Cape Town is full of things to do – you can also check out the V&A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and all the bars, cafés, and restaurants of this exhilarating city.

Now it’s safari time! From Cape Town, you’ll head to the Greater Kruger area, where you’ll spend three nights at Singita Boulders in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Singita is a famous name in luxury safari, and this property has everything you could desire for a very comfortable stay. We love the amazing views over the Singita Reserve, including the Sand River that flows by! Communal spaces include a plush lounge complete with tribal artefacts, a dining room, a library, and an exceedingly well-stocked wine cellar. You’ll stay in one of the suites, which includes a beautifully decorated deluxe bedroom, a private sitting room, a game-viewing deck, and your very own plunge pool! From this lavish base, you can enjoy game drives, guided safari walks, and a visit to the Sabi Sands anti-poaching canine unit. It is worth spending time relaxing back in camp to take advantage of the spa and gym with a view, not to mention the wine tasting experience on offer. Singita has one of Africa’s most influential wine collections!

From the wildlife-rich reserves of the Sabi Sands, you’ll then head to the Kalahari Desert to end this luxurious and diverse safari. Here, you’ll spend three nights at Tswalu Motse. The property is set in its own private game reserve, which is the largest privately owned reserve in the country. A stay at Tswalu is all about experiencing the wonders of the desert in total exclusivity. With a guaranteed private vehicle, you’ll spend your days going at your own pace on the expertly guided game drives and on the walking and horse-riding safaris. For those who are fans of meerkats, there is the habituated meerkat experience, where you can spend time with the colony. And if you want to see rock art and engravings, there are excursions to see the local San rock art that dates back 380,000 years.