South Africa
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve
From $1,705 /person
3.6 Sustainability Rating
A sophisticated and exclusive safari experience in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
As a Sabi Sand eco-safari pioneer, the top-notch luxury experience at Cheetah Plains encompasses expert-led game drives in electric safari vehicles, using solar power in their villas and suites, and being passionate about supporting community development. Join an interpretive bush walk accompanied by an experienced field guide or drive through the bush, followed by a meal made with locally-sourced ingredients. A team comprising a host, chefs, spa therapists, guides, and trackers, will make your stay at one of the villas exceptional. The interior spaces exude calmness and connect to the outside environment, while the comforting natural tones are heightened by the specially selected decorations and artworks from impressive African artists.
As a Sabi Sand eco-safari pioneer, the top-notch luxury experience at Cheetah Plains encompasses expert-led ...
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0.408t CO₂
Honeymoon Hideaways: Explore South Africa’s Southern Coast
Explore South Africa’s sensational southern coast while falling in love with the ever-changing landscapes along the way.
From $6,916 /person
- 14 nights
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- 0.270t CO₂
Garden Route Glamping: 15 Days of Wine, Wave and Whale Eco-Adventures
Adventure through South Africa’s great outdoors featuring thrilling nature sights and activities with eco-friendly stays for groups of all ages.
From $823 /person
- 7 nights
Safari in South Africa: Explore Kruger in a Week
Experience Kruger’s Big 5 and the stunning Panorama Route in a week-long road trip adventure.
From $3,172 /person
Mvula House
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8The Mvula House is named after a dominant male leopard of impressive stature and boasts floor-to-ceiling doors that open onto the bushveld. Enjoy the comforts of the 4 suites (2 interleading), private boma, wine gallery, and patios with spacious daybeds. Other features include a pool, lounge, dining room, dressing rooms and full bathrooms with double rain showers and free-standing bathtubs.
Karula House
4•8The Karula House pays tribute to a solitary leopard of regal bearing. The villa offers a shared space with full-length windows, including a lounge, living room, heated pool, loggia, wine gallery, dining area, private boma, patios with daybeds, and full bathrooms with double rain showers and free-standing bathtubs. The 4 suites, 2 of which are linked, provide direct access to the bushveld.
Mapogo House
4•8The Mapogo House, named after a coalition of lion brothers, comprises a shared space with full-length windows, including a formal lounge, living room, deck, heated pool, loggia, wine gallery and dining area. There are 4 suites (2 of which are interleading) open onto the bushveld and feature dressing rooms, patios with daybeds, and full bathrooms with double rain showers and free-standing bathtubs.
Mvula House
4•8The Mvula House is named after a dominant male leopard of impressive stature and boasts floor-to-ceiling doors that open onto the bushveld. Enjoy the comforts of the 4 suites (2 interleading), private boma, wine gallery, and patios with spacious daybeds. Other features include a pool, lounge, dining room, dressing rooms and full bathrooms with double rain showers and free-standing bathtubs.
Karula House
4•8The Karula House pays tribute to a solitary leopard of regal bearing. The villa offers a shared space with full-length windows, including a lounge, living room, heated pool, loggia, wine gallery, dining area, private boma, patios with daybeds, and full bathrooms with double rain showers and free-standing bathtubs. The 4 suites, 2 of which are linked, provide direct access to the bushveld.
Mapogo House
4•8The Mapogo House, named after a coalition of lion brothers, comprises a shared space with full-length windows, including a formal lounge, living room, deck, heated pool, loggia, wine gallery and dining area. There are 4 suites (2 of which are interleading) open onto the bushveld and feature dressing rooms, patios with daybeds, and full bathrooms with double rain showers and free-standing bathtubs.
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- 15 nights
16-Days Garden Route Honeymoon Safari
Kick off the euphoria with Atlantic Ocean views and stunning South African stays. Reawaken your senses in pristine nature reserves and enjoy lush Garden Route forests and mountains with many trails worth exploring. After a mid-trip safari experience, appreciate charming towns with splendid scenery and culinary delights.
From $5,527 /person
- 20 nights
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- 0.902t CO₂
The Perfect Namibian Honeymoon: Salt Pans, Sunsets, and River Sanctuaries
Experience Namibia's top highlights with a romantic trip to its most unforgettable destinations. Start with the stunning dunes of Sossusvlei before heading to the coast for a refreshing rest. Explore the massive boulders of Spitzkoppe and travel to mountainous Damaraland, where rhinos roam wild. Then it’s off to Etosha and the Zambezi for an overdose of magnificent wildlife.
From $10,311 /person
- 8 nights
9-Days Kruger to Cape Romantic Getaway for Couple
Experience a romantic getaway across South Africa. Fly into Timbavati (a private concession next to Kruger National Park) for an intimate Big Five safari adventure, staying in luxurious, private accommodations. Next, wander through the picturesque Cape Winelands, savouring fine wines and gourmet meals in charming vineyards, before returning to Cape Town to conclude your unforgettable romantic escape.
From $4,216 /person
- 14 nights
Ultimate Eco-Luxury Getaway: Namibia's Finest
Enjoy a lavish stay in Windhoek before journeying to Etosha's ultimate chic safari hideaways. Move onward to Damaraland's desert-scape, where black rhinos roam. Marvel at Spitzkoppe in style, then head to Walvis Bay's flamingo-dotted lagoon and finally witness the majesty of Sossusvlei.
From $3,240 /person