Hazendal Luxury hotel Vineland’s
Situated on the grounds of the expansive Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, The Hazendal combines striking modern design elements with historical Cape Dutch architecture to create a lavish new Cape Winelands accommodation establishment. The hotel’s exterior is clean, minimalist, and attractive, making use of traditional whites, blacks, and charcoals to blend in with the existing estate architecture. Juxtaposing the […]
HIDDN – ADDO
South African luxury hotel group, Mantis Collection, is planning to open its new, ultra-luxury resort in the Eastern Cape this year. The Mantis Hiddn in Addo resort is a totally off-grid mountain lodge. It will open its doors to guests on March 1 2026. “Mantis Hiddn in Addo represents a new chapter for eco-luxury tourism […]
South Africa’s Hazendal Wine Estate to Open Luxury Hotel in 2023
South Africa’s Hazendal Wine Estate is set to open a hotel in 2023. Set alongside the 18-hole golf course and overlooking a reservoir and the Bottelary Hills, the Hazendal Hotel will enhance guest experiences at the wine estate. Read More
Zambezi Queen by Mantis unveils a brand new look following refurbishment
The Zambezi Queen by Mantis is part of a fleet of four houseboats within the Zambezi Queen Collection by Mantis. The Zambezi Queen by Mantis is the luxury, flagship vessel and the other three are deluxe houseboats named the Chobe Princesses. Read More
Sanctuary Retreats Redesigns Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, Namibia
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge of Sanctuary Retreats, Abercrombie & Kent’s portfolio of luxury safari lodges and river cruise boats, is undergoing an extensive refurbishment, set to be unveiled this April. Read More
Meet 5 New Luxury Hotels And Lodges In Africa Opened In 2022
Africa is home to some of the most impressive wildlife, landscapes and nature. However, the continent also offers many luxury hotels and lodges. These properties have outstanding customer service, majestic settings, and easy access – making them the choice for those planning a visit to the stunning continent and its countrysides. Read More
Nanyuki’s Ksh600K a Night Resort Ranked Among the Best Safari Camps
Sanctuary Tambarare, an expansive ranch situated on 90,000 acres at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki County has been ranked among the best resorts in Africa. Read more
Sleeping with Hippos: Inside The New Geoffrey Kent Suite At Sanctuary Olonana in Kenya
It was my first visit to Africa and having a friend organize all of the details for me was a real treat. I normally spend months coordinating my trips but this was for a close friends birthday and he was treating so, of course, I had to join. It was an outrageous and decadent itinerary […]
A luxury safari though Botswana’s Okavango Delta
On safari in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Helen Anderson has the best of both worlds – creature spotting by day and creature comforts by night at a trio of luxury retreats. Read Full Article
Kenya’s Most Luxurious New Safari Camp is a Legend Reborn
In the late 1990s, safari expert Geoffrey Kent set out to establish his own high-end lodging. To do so, the co-founder of Abercrombie & Kent looked to the place in Africa he knew best: his home country of Kenya. It was a natural fit for the first Sanctuary Retreats resort: Home to some of Sub-Saharan […]