Best Hotels & Lodges

Imagine a design led property nestled along the pristine shores of Mozambique, a hidden gem of luxury and tranquility. This exclusive boutique hotel boasts six spacious bedrooms, each designed to offer a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. The airy living spaces are thoughtfully curated, featuring plush furnishings, natural materials, and touches of local artistry that reflect the vibrant culture of Mozambique. A sun-drenched patio invites you to unwind, with panoramic vistas that showcase the ever-changing colours of the sea.

Popular camp at the entrance of Ankarana Reserve. Very nice views. Bungalow with 1 double bed and 1 small bed. Bungalow with 1 double bed and 2 small beds. Bathrooms outside. Bungalow with 1 double bed and 3 small beds, interior bathrooms. Meals on site.

The only one of its kind, Lale’s Camp is located in the Omo Valley, on the eastern banks of the Omo River. The camp comes with a mess area and a maximum of seven sleeping tents. It also serves as an excellent base for day and overnight trips. The food is hearty fare, with cooked breakfasts, picnics and three-course dinners, while the service is lovely. A first-class piece of adventure accommodation, Lale's Camp links traditional destinations with areas rarely visited. Lale's Camp opens up corners of the country in comfort and in style.

Arba Minch means "forty springs" in Amharic, and the name gives you the gist — this is a town built on water. It sits on a ridge above two of Ethiopia's great Rift Valley lakes, Abaya and Chamo, with Nechisar National Park stretching between them on a grassy plain locals call God's Bridge. Chamo has one of the densest Nile crocodile populations in Africa; you can see them sunning themselves at the Crocodile Market, a stretch of shoreline where they gather in numbers that take a moment to process. Up in the hills behind town, the Dorze people weave cotton and grow enset in villages built around tall, beehive-shaped bamboo houses. Arba Minch is also the jumping-off point for the Omo Valley and Konso further south, which makes it a natural stopover on any southern Ethiopia itinerary.

This 5-star luxury resort by the Dead Sea is inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. With 345 rooms and suites, 9 swimming pools, diverse culinary options, one of the largest spas in the Middle East, and remarkable venues for all events, your experience will be absolutely extraordinary.

Wake up to birdsong and wide mountain skies. Wander into the garden to collect fresh eggs from the chickens or harvest vegetables for breakfast. Meander along the private walking trail, take a dip in the 20-metre lap pool, or enjoy a game of tennis before lunch. Afternoons stretch out across manicured lawns, with long, lazy meals under the trees or a quiet book in hand beneath their generous shade.

Set on five hectares of landscaped grounds, the estate is a place to unwind, entertain, and savour a slower pace in complete privacy, framed by breathtaking views of the Franschhoek valley.

Experience art, food and wine – the best of both valley and village on your doorstep. With an upstairs loft perfect for young ones under 12, this villa is the perfect exclusive-use holiday home for multigenerational get togethers. Complete with breakfast and a butler to cater to your needs at the villa, sit back and slow down for an indulgent vacation in the winelands. Everyday cares slip away as you settle into your light and airy homestead. With sociability and song set in the walls, Grange has a rich history. Formerly a village barn turned lively restaurant and jazz bar, the building has been converted with soaring poplar-beamed ceilings and indulgent double-sided fireplaces. Your every comfort is catered to in the open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge areas, which opens onto a laidback terrace. Breathtaking views overlook the pool to the vineyards and mountains beyond and three separate bedroom suites open onto a second terrace, at the far side of the house, ensuring plenty of space to spread out and enjoy.

Franschhoek is famous for its wine estates and destination restaurants, but this 17th-century farmstead at the foot of the valley's mountains is doing something quite different. Named after the starry peak above it, the farm spans 50 hectares of biodiverse Western Cape land: productive gardens, a converted Bath House apothecary, a creative arts studio, and plenty of very good food. Founders Nicole and Fleur envisioned a place that is genuinely luxurious and restorative in equal measure. You might spend your days baking sourdough, potting clay in the Atelier, or doing absolutely nothing at all...