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Your expert guide to one of Earth's most extraordinary corners — safaris, beaches, mountains and culture across 8 incredible countries.

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Why Southern Africa?

The World's Most Extraordinary Region

Big Five Safari

Kruger, Addo, Chobe and Hwange — some of Africa's great wildlife reserves, spread across three neighbouring countries.

Dramatic Landscapes

Drakensberg escarpment, Namib Desert, Victoria Falls and the Cape Winelands — scenery unlike anywhere else on Earth, all within one region.

World-Class Beaches

The long sandy shores of Algoa Bay, the Wild Coast and Mozambique's coral islands on the warm Indian Ocean.

Ancient History

Ancient human footprints on the Cape coast, San rock art, the stone walls of Great Zimbabwe and Nelson Mandela's birthplace in the Eastern Cape.

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Our listing standard: a guest rating of 4.0 out of 5 or better from at least 10 reviews, with the source of every rating named.

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La Residence ↗
📍 Elandskloof Private Road, Elandskloof Farm, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa

La Residence Exceptional 9.7/10 boutique hotel in Franschhoek. 11 rooms. Property Details Type: Boutique Hotel Guest Rating: 9.7/10 (Booking.com, 30 reviews) Rooms: 11 Amenities Outdoor swimming pool, Free parking, Free Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Bar, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Spa and wellness centre, Tea/coffee makers, Breakfast service Contact & Location Address: Elandskloof Private Road, Elandskloof Farm, Franschhoek,...

✓ Outdoor swimming pool✓ Free parking✓ Free Wi-Fi✓ Restaurant
Guest House
9.7
Exceptional
Lodge Afrique ↗
📍 71 Hornbill Street, St Lucia, 3936, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lodge Afrique Exceptional 9.7/10 guest house in St. Lucia. 8 rooms. Property Details Type: Guest House Stars: ★★★★ Guest Rating: 9.7/10 (Booking.com, 225 reviews) Rooms: 8 Amenities Outdoor swimming pool, Free parking, Free WiFi, Airport shuttle, Breakfast (continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free), Air conditioning, Daily housekeeping, Satellite TV, Private patio with outdoor African shower,...

✓ Outdoor swimming pool✓ Free parking✓ Free WiFi✓ Airport shuttle
Boutique Hotel
9.7
Exceptional
Le Quartier Francais ↗
📍 Main Road, Franschhoek Village, 7690, South Africa

Le Quartier Francais Exceptional 9.7/10 boutique hotel in Franschhoek. Property Details Type: Boutique Hotel Guest Rating: 9.7/10 (Booking.com, 70 reviews) Amenities Outdoor pool, Free parking, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Two on-site restaurants (Protégé and Épice), Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Airport shuttle, Room service, Tea/coffee makers, Breakfast service, Bicycle rental Contact & Location Address: Main Road, Franschhoek Village,...

✓ Outdoor pool✓ Free parking✓ Complimentary Wi-Fi✓ Two on-site restaurants (Protégé and Épice)

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