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Kaskaz Mara Camp

Northern Serengeti & Lamai, Serengeti

8 Rooms

From $710 per person/night

Explosive action and wide landscapes in northern Tanzania's Mara.

Places like the Mara section of the Serengeti are what safari dreams are made of. Here, the varied terrain provides year-round scenic beauty and, of course, year-round habitat for resident wildlife. During the dry season (July to October), the Mara River thrums with drama as thousands of wildebeest and other ungulates brave the crocodile-infested waters to access better grazing on the other side. Kaskaz Mara Camp lies on the edge of a plain, within striking distance of the Mara River. Don't be fooled by the semi-permanent structures – this camp is top-notch, from your accommodation to your gourmet dining experience.

The Grand Daddy Hotel

City Bowl, Cape Town

32 Rooms

From $120 per person/night

Airstream trailers and a happening vibe in Cape Town's beloved Long Street

Who said luxury couldn't be fun and playful? This old hotel, which originally opened in 1895 as the Hotel Metropole, has been spruced up and re-imagined. Now called The Grand Daddy, this happy inn on vibrant, bustling Long Street in the centre of Cape Town, has become something of an icon, a creatives' hotel that regularly showcases the works of talented young South African artists. Quirkiest of all is the rooftop Airstream caravan park, with an accompanying open-air cinema, funky bars, a classy bistro, smart accommodation, and front-row access to the action in one of the world's most beautiful cities.

Serian's Mobile Kusini

Southern Plains & Ndutu, Serengeti

6 Rooms

From $2K per person/night

An authentic Great Migration safari in the southern Serengeti

Serian's Serengeti Mobile Kusini makes the most of one of Africa's most dramatic spectacles - the Great Wildebeest Migration. This highly specialised camp is only open from 15 December to 1 May. Tucked into an acacia wood in the Kusini region of the southern Serengeti, where wildebeest are known to give birth to their young, this intimate six-tent camp displays the kind of simple elegance of old-time safaris. But the camp's personal touch is largely thanks to its charismatic owner and host - one of the regions most well-respected guides, Alex Walker.

Taj Cape Town

City Bowl, Cape Town

176 Rooms

From $330 per person/night

Five-star glamour with a personal touch in Cape Town's pretty city centre

Taj – if hearing the name conjures images of Indian palaces, myths and romanticism, you wouldn't be too far off the mark describing one of Cape Town's most beloved hotels. The Taj Cape Town is one of 100 hotels of this reputable brand, spread across 11 countries. While it may not boast the same grand external architecture associated with other locations (this was once the sober premises of the Reserve Bank and the Temple Chambers), Cape Town's Taj may well have the best view. Where else could you wake up to the sight of Table Mountain from your window?

Siringit Serengeti Camp

Seronera & Central Serengeti, Serengeti

8 Rooms

From $580 per person/night

Idyllic tented camp in the expansive, game-rich Serengeti National Park

Tanzania is one of Africa’s most iconic wilderness regions, with vast savanna grasslands, undulating mountain ranges, a labyrinth of waterways and pristine stretches of woodland. This diverse terrain supports an equally diverse ecology, and has perhaps the highest density of wildlife anywhere on the continent. Siringit Serengeti Camp is a brand new addition to the luxury safari circuit, situated in prime position in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. The stylish new camp offers classic, tented East African panache (with all the luxurious touches) in an idyllic setting renowned for natural beauty and abundant wildlife.

The Cape Milner Hotel

City Bowl, Cape Town

57 Rooms

From $170 per person/night

Modern sophistication and an exceptional location a stone's throw from Cape Town's CBD.

Art Deco meets Victorian heritage in this central Cape Town hotel on the slopes of Table Mountain. The Cape Milner lies in the trendy suburb of Tamboerskloof, an easy walking distance from the heart of the city but beyond the fray. Its size is good too – with 57 rooms, it's neither large and impersonal nor a guesthouse. You'll enjoy lingering in the bar with an evening cocktail (from a wide and exotic menu), and losing yourself in the mountain views. The staff's "nothing is too much effort" attitude leaves you primed to make the most of the Mother City.

Nasikia Naona Moru Camp

Moru Koppies, Serengeti

10 Rooms

From $290 per person/night

A remote tented camp tucked away in the wild southern Serengeti.

Naona Moru Camp is perched beside the famous Moru Kopjes in the southwest Serengeti. Home to the rare black rhino that finds shelter in the thickets, the kopjes (hills) rise up over the dramatic Serengeti plains near the magnificent saline lake of Magadi and its famous flocks of pink flamingos. Naona is a tented camp with easy access to the southern plains of the Serengeti, and further afield to the central Serengeti. The tented suites are great for honeymooners – with romantic bush dinners available – or small groups of friends. Also available are larger family tents that sleep five.

Nyikani Migration Camp - Kogatende

Northern Serengeti & Lamai, Serengeti

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11 Rooms

From $560 per person/night

Get front-row seats at the world's most iconic wildlife show

Those who know little about the bush are still likely to have heard of the Serengeti and its annual Great Migration. It's a dramatic, often televised event, and Nyikani Camp sits at the intersection of it all. Set up in the busy migratory region of northern Tanzania's Mara section of the Serengeti, this small mobile camp takes advantage of key river crossings from late May to mid-November, when wildebeest and zebra migrate for more fertile grazing. With just eight canvas tents, the in-camp experience is much like those classic safaris featured in travellers' tales. This is high adventure, Serengeti-style...

The President Hotel

Bantry Bay & Surrounds, Cape Town

349 Rooms

From $150 per person/night

Cape Town’s very own dignitary of southern and seaside comfort.

The President will never make you choose between location and quality and the hotel upholds its stellar reputation without breaking a sweat. Like an unbroken seashell, it glistens under the Cape Town sun and with a prime spot in Bantry Bay, top-notch facilities and plenty of activities, it’s a pretty perfect mix. The name alone hints at all that’s on offer, including hassle-free bicycle rentals for trips along the promenade, an in-house bookstore and a spa set-up in your room for all your relaxation needs. Every detail is carefully chosen, capturing the feel of Cape Town, and the hotel becomes even more picturesque beneath a South African sunset as do those 360-degree views laid out like a tapestry of mountains, ocean views and vibrant city streets.

Ang'ata Serengeti

Seronera & Central Serengeti, Serengeti

12 Rooms

From $310 per person/night

An authentic tented safari experience in the Serengeti National Park

Explore Seronera's vast wilderness from Ang'ata Serengeti Camp - a wonderful tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. Game drives, balloon safaris and private bush lunches are only a booking away, and the camp offers wonderful viewing opportunities from the open-sided lounge and dining tent. In a day's drive you can explore some of the surrounding sights, from the Moru Kopjes and the Maasai Kopjes, to the Grumeti River and Retima Hippo Pool. Back at camp, fire-side drinks and swapping stories as the sun sets will become part of the routine.

DysArt Boutique Hotel

City Bowl, Cape Town

10 Rooms

From $140 per person/night

Faultless hospitality with flair in a main artery of Cape Town.

This stylish boutique hotel is paradise for aficionados of modern art. DysArt Boutique Hotel is the product of meticulous design, set in the hip and happening neighbourhood of Green Point, just adjacent to Cape Town's CBD. It's also only a stone's throw from the gorgeous V&A waterfront and the trendy bars and restaurants of Bree Street. With just ten rooms, DysArt offers an intimate setting where discreet, personalised attention is just as important as artful living.

Serengeti Bushtops Camp

Northern Serengeti & Lamai, Serengeti

13 Rooms

From $1.3K per person/night

A stylish tented safari camp in Tanzania’s remote northern Serengeti

A recent addition to the world of northern Serengeti safari camps, Serengeti Bushtops sits along a low ridge, facing out across the game-strewn plains. Space and luxury are the name of the game here, and each tent is perfectly situated for the utmost privacy. In fact, it's a one-kilometre walk from the first luxury tent down to the last, so it really is just you and the wildlife. Speaking of which, game viewing is excellent year round, but especially from June to November when the annual wildebeest migration is on the doorstep. Luxury and fabulous wildlife? What's not to love.

Radisson Collection Cape Town

Waterfront, Cape Town

177 Rooms

From $150 per person/night

Inches from the sea spray, this waterfront big-wig comes with an epic view of the Harbour.

On the very edge of Cape Town's sea front and overlooking idyllic Granger Bay Harbour (think sails floating in the breeze), the waterfront hotel certainly lives up to its name. Although Radisson Blu might be missing more of a personal touch, you couldn't get closer to the sea air while enjoying a taste of classic hospitality - and their staff makes sure there's plenty of that. There's oodles to do at the hotel too; let's just say the spa has an indoor vitality pool that won't let you down in the dreamy department. Lapping waves make the perfect soundtrack before a day of exploring Cape Town's biggest names including the likes of Table Mountain.

Lemala Mara Camp

Northern Serengeti & Lamai, Serengeti

12 Rooms

From $550 per person/night

A seasonal tented bush camp in Tanzania’s game-rich northern Serengeti.

Lemala Mara is a semi-permanent tented camp in northern Tanzania which operates between June and October. Its location is carefully chosen to coincide with the peak of the Great Wildebeest Migration that passes through the area at this time of year, following the rains. The magnificent Mara River is just a stone’s throw from camp; witness one of nature’s most exciting spectacles as the endless herds plunge into the crocodile-infested waters in their quest for fresh grazing. Expect an authentic safari experience with low-key luxuries which complement the wild and remote location, and superb game viewing.

The Cullinan Hotel

Cape Town

394 Rooms

From $170 per person/night

While its location is without a doubt envious, it is only the start of what makes this hotel an iconic place to stay. Classic style with an opulent twist ensures that every need is met, while a variety of world-class facilities add even more to the sense of indulgence. Whether you are travelling on business or pleasure, you may not ever wish to leave your sumptuous home-away from-home.

Ocean View House

Camps Bay, Cape Town

24 Rooms

From $90 per person/night

From its humble beginnings on the then outskirts of Cape Town in 1994 to the 4* B&B experience it offers today just a stone’s throw away from Cape Town’s most famous strip, Ocean View House has remained true to its foundation: family. A family business which welcomes each and every guest as the newest member of the Ocean View family. With breath-taking views of the Atlantic Oceans before you and the 12 Apostles mountains standing watch behind you, our guests can find peace under the ancient Milkwood trees that shade our park-like gardens while exploring the mountain stream and koi ponds that dot the terrain. Retreat to one of the spacious 24 guestrooms and enjoy your delicious breakfast in the solitude of your balcony or terrace while you decide whether to take a tour of the peninsula or perhaps heads towards the nearby Camps Bay and enjoy a luxurious dining experience amongst the beautiful young things of Cape Town’s own Hollywood. Whatever your choice, Ocean View House remains your home away from home.

Kirurumu Ndutu Serengeti Camp

Southern Plains & Ndutu, Serengeti

7 Rooms

From $910 per person/night

Down-to-earth tented comfort on the migration path in southwestern Serengeti

Kirurumu Serengeti Camp is an under-canvas mobile camp that moves seasonally to catch the best of the Serengeti action, especially the Great Migration. Between December and March, the camp transfers to a private campsite at Ndutu in the Serengeti's lush Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, it's ideally perched on the edge of the plains to witness the migration and, especially, calving season for wildebeest and zebra. This charming little camp keeps things simple, with facilities that are more basic than those at other safari camps. That makes it an affordable option to explore the wilderness in more than adequate comfort.

Roving Bushtops

Serengeti

6 Rooms

From $2.5K per person/night

Supreme luxury meets action-packed safari thrills in the Serengeti

Welcome to the modern era of mobile safari, with camps that deliver ringside seats to the wildlife action. Roving Bushtops, as it says on the box, is picked up lock, stock and barrel. Not a gram of luxury is lost, though – its six, completely contained, mobile trailers transform into out-of-this-world tents. We love the Serengeti – one of the planet's richest game-viewing regions, and famous for its annual Great Migration. To make the most of the sightings, the camp moves to the Central Serengeti from June to early January; then to the southern Kusini region until late April.

Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge

Southern Plains & Ndutu, Serengeti

22 Rooms

From $390 per person/night

Enjoy the greatest show on earth from this trusted spot

Tucked in an acacia forest with views across a lake-filled valley, Lake Ndutu Tented Camp gives you a gorgeous foothold in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a top safari destination. The camp is popular for its refined service and handsome facilities, but principally for its location near the Great Migration action. Here, hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra and antelope pause on their journey to graze and calve, followed by eager predators. There are 20 tents, so the camp may not offer the intimacy of smaller outfits. But it's extremely comfortable and welcoming, and the sightings are out of this world.

Ndutu Safari Lodge

Southern Plains & Ndutu, Serengeti

34 Rooms

From $290 per person/night

Good-value, well-established camp, central to all the Serengeti action

Established in the 1960s as the permanent camp of former professional hunter (and extravagantly moustached) George Dove, Ndutu Lodge flickers with stories of wild adventures. The camp lies just north of the rich Ngorongoro Conservation Area, overlooking Ndutu Soda Lake. With rustic accommodation and a folksy atmosphere (complete with resident genets that climb the rafters above the bar nightly), this is a good-value choice for unfussy safari-goers who're longing to witness one of Earth's most astounding spectacles. Visit between December and April, when the earth shudders as thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle thunder past in search of greener grazing.

Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Seronera & Central Serengeti, Serengeti

72 Rooms

From $1.2K per person/night

Trademark comfort and class in the heart of Tanzania's iconic wilderness area.

Perched on a hillside overlooking one of Africa's most iconic wilderness areas, this isn't your average Four Seasons. You will recognise the name and the high levels of service, but Four Seasons Safari Lodge is in a class of its own. Straddling a staggered series of platforms, it overlooks a waterhole and the vast Serengeti plains and not far north is one of the most productive game areas within the region. The luxury and amenities here are simply unmatched; from the restaurant to the atrium to the spa and museum, there's simply no comparison in the Serengeti – or anywhere, really.

Intimate Camp Zebra

Serengeti

6 Rooms

From $320 per person/night

An unfettered safari experience that immerses you in all the thrills of the Serengeti.

Set against the vast backdrop of the Serengeti, Intimate Camp Zebra offers a safari experience unlike any other. It's all in the name... here you'll see the Serengeti in all its splendour on a more intimate, connected level. Like its namesake, the tented camp moves seasonally, following the ebb and flow of the great wildebeest migration, giving you unparalleled views of one of the natural wonders of the world. But don't let the idea of a mobile camp fool you - Intimate Camp Zebra has all the comforts of a permanent safari lodge, too.

Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel

Cape Town

56 Rooms

From $110 per person/night

Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel is a four-star hotel set right in the heart of Cape Town’s historical city centre, nestling in the shadow of Table Mountain. It is the ideal base from which to explore Cape Town with its gracious 18th-century buildings, art galleries and museums which rub shoulders with bohemian open-air markets and musicians in quaint city squares. 56 Guest Rooms offer stylish, serene accommodation with the finest modern amenities. Cape Town Hollow’s restaurant, Eighty-Ate, offers a relaxed and modern dining experience overlooking the Company Gardens and out towards the iconic Table Mountain. This space is complemented by the natural light that floods through the full-length folding doors, highlighting the natural wooden furniture and enhancing the fresh, uncluttered space. Here, the Culinary Team create dishes ranging from light bites and comfort food through to more specialised dishes, accompanied by world-class hand-picked Cape Wines and Craft Beers, catering to every palate. Cape Town Hollow is ideally situated close to trendy downtown restaurants, the V&A Waterfront, as well as Camps Bay beaches and the Table Mountain Cableway.

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

Cape Town

From $140 per person/night

A fresh-faced urban oasis with harbour views and doorstep access to Cape Town's top spots.

Step into a world where nautical touches meet modern comfort at the threshold of South Africa's most visited destination. Cleverly positioned to offer both business and leisure travelers a prime spot to rest their heads, this fresh-faced hotel keeps things refreshingly simple yet perfectly practical. A quick stroll puts you in the midst of bustling shops and restaurants, while the energetic Bo-Kaap's colourful houses and aromatic spice shops beckon just beyond.

Commodore Hotel

Cape Town

234 Rooms

From $90 per person/night

Big, breezy and nautical to its bones, with the V&A Waterfront's best bits close by.

Cape Town's V&A Waterfront has plenty of places to stay, but not many wear the sea on their sleeve like this one. Sitting on Portswood Road, the hotel leans happily into its seafaring name, and the views do the rest: Table Mountain, the working harbour and Robben Island all put in an appearance. It's a big, easy-going base rather than a boutique bolthole, and none the worse for it. Spend the morning exploring the Waterfront, the afternoon horizontal beside the outdoor pool (loungers and towels are laid on) and the evening back out among the harbour lights. Cape Town does the hard work, you just have to turn up.

The PortsWood Hotel

Cape Town

103 Rooms

From $140 per person/night

An established hotel on Cape Town's waterfront with fabulous activities on the doorstep.

If location is number one on your list, then it doesn't get much better than the Portswood. Located just five minutes away from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, you won't be short on activities to fill each day - and most are within a few minutes from the door. Get lost in the hubbub at the V&A, partaking in delicious dishes from its restaurants and artisan food stalls, ride the Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain or discover Cape Town's history in the city centre. In fact, the Portswood sits on a significant site, where prisoners were once held before being taken to Robben Island, and the original stone walls are still visible.

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Nyikani Migration Camp - Kogatende

The President Hotel

Ang'ata Serengeti

DysArt Boutique Hotel

Serengeti Bushtops Camp

Radisson Collection Cape Town

Lemala Mara Camp

The Cullinan Hotel

Ocean View House

Kirurumu Ndutu Serengeti Camp

Roving Bushtops

Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge

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Four Seasons Safari Lodge

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