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Cape Grace
Enjoying one of the best locations in all of Africa, the Cape Grace recently won the highest ever rating in the Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. Service, location, and rooms are all superb. Overlooking the yacht basis, in the heart of the fashionable Victoria and Albert Waterfront, the Cape Grace is perfectly located for touring and relaxation. Rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished, with such thoughtful extras as fresh flowers, a selection of African themed books, and fresh milk delivered every morning. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the Cape Grace was voted Hotel of the Year in 1999. We recommend you experience for yourself what has attracted so much international acclaim.
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L'Auberge du Quartier Francais
Set in the rolling vistas of South Africa's famed winelands, Le Quartier Francais, as she is known, is perfectly located for touring of nearby Cape Town, and the surrounding winelands. Le Quartier Francais' gracious rooms feature fireplaces for cool winter evenings, and ceiling fans for summer. The pool is surrounded by lush gardens, featuring the magnificent flowers that flourish throughout the region. The restaurant is widely considered one of the best in the country, if not all of Africa. For those who appreciate fine food and wine, this is one of the best places to stay in all of South Africa.
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Plettenberg Bay
A member of the renowned Relaix and Chateaux Group, the Plettenberg Bay is one of the highlights of travel along South Africa's splendid Garden Route. Built as a holiday mansion in the 19th century, this exclusive property has sweeping views over its two private beaches. With only twenty six rooms, an atmosphere of exclusivity and privacy is enhanced by original art and antiques. Combining all modern conveniences in a setting of natural and architectural splendor, this is a highly recommended property that is sure to be a highlight of your visit to South Africa.
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Phinda
Phinda private game reserve offers a choice of four excellent, unique lodges in the wild heart of the Greater Saint Lucia Wetland Park. Each lodge is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and offers sublime décor and service in the heart of one of the world's most beautiful places. Activities include game drives, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, and evening Zulu cultural performances. Phinda has won an impressive list of awards, including British Airways' Tourism for Tomorrow, and made the list of Tatlers' Best Hotels in the World, 2001. Each lodge has a distinctive architectural style, combining elements of modern minimalism with lush African textiles and objets d'art. The service and cuisine at each lodge is flawless, as is the whole experience of Phinda.
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Ngala Game Lodge
Deep in the heart of Kruger National Park's only private reserve are Ngala's twenty thatched cottages. Surrounded by trees on the banks of the Timbavati river, each cottage is air-conditioned in summer, and heated in winter. Fine rugs and crystal combined with antique furniture are the keystone of Ngala's elegance. Ngala's unique location offers one of Africa's best game viewing experiences. Black and white rhino, leopard, lion, and large herds of elephant and buffalo are all seen on game drives throughout the reserve. Superb dining is enjoyed in a candle-lit courtyard, while afternoons can be spent by the pool, or watching wildlife from the sundeck, overlooking a waterhole, where large herds of elephant are frequently seen.
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Londolozi Private Game Reserve
Within Sabi Sands Game Reserve are the five distinct lodges of Londolozi. Praised by Nelson Mandela, and regularly winning a dizzying array of international awards, Londolozi's camps are the standard by which all other lodges are measured. For the traveler seeking superb wildlife viewing in a setting of unparalleled luxury, Londolozi is a profound and sublime experience. Each camp has its own special features: the private verandahs and plunge pools at Bateleur Camp; the air conditioned suites at Tree Camp, the Olde Worlde charm of Pioneer Camp, and the exclusive intimacy of Safari Camp - whatever you are looking for, Londolozi can provide.
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Blue Mountain Lodge
Hidden away amidst the lush farmland of Mpumalanga is the Blue Mountain Lodge, one of the finest examples of South Africa's many delightful country estates. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Blue Mountain is surrounded by lush forests. Intimacy and privacy are guaranteed here, with only thirteen suites and lakeside manor houses. The Blue Mountain's chef and maitre'd assure the constantly high standard of dining, and the cellar is well supplied with some of South Africa's finest wines. The lodge is in an area known for fine bird watching. Activities can be arranged if you are looking for more than relaxing time by the pool.
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