The official Tourism Advisory Board for Southern and Eastern Africa (Tourism Update) selected the ’10 Most Luxurious’ hotels on the continent. Two South African hotels, Kapama Lodge and The One Above, made it to the list.
Kapama Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger
Located in-between the Kruger National Park and Blyde River Valley, guests experience the epitome of luxury safari at this lodge. There are four separate luxury lodges that visitors can choose from to book a stay at. Karula, the flagship lodge, takes luxury to the next level. With beautiful interiors and picturesque views of the surrounds, Karula is a first-class bush escape. Buffalo Camp, another of the lodges, is located among the treetops where guests stay in tented camps, creating an intimate experience with nature.
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The Southern Camp, meanwhile, has three luxury villas to choose from. This camp is the perfect lodge for families with little ones, equipped with a team of hospitable staff. River Lodge is the largest of all four and offers a more social experience for travellers. Equipped with a world-class spa, this part of the lodge offers a resort-type stay. Guests are also able to book flights out of O R Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport with the fly-in packages.
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The One Above, Cape Town
Located at the One & Only Hotel at the V&A Waterfront, The One Above is the ultimate penthouse experience. Decked out with art from prominent South African artists, two rooftop swimming pools and a library, guests are treated like royalty here. The penthouse measures 1,275 metres squared over two storeys. It has four en-suite bedrooms, a private gym, sauna, media centre, dining room, internal lift and more.
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The penthouse can even be accessed via helicopter on request. What’s more, it has access to the hotel’s outdoor bar and wine and champagne cellar. Guests also have access to private chauffeurs, a private chef and butlers on standby. Breakfast is served each morning in the penthouse’s dining room and canapés each evening.
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The other hotels that made the list are:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge – Tanzania
Lewa Safari Camp – Kenya
Bisate Lodge – Rwanda
Manta Resort – Zanzibar
Villa North Island – Seychelles
Angama Mara – Kenya
The Oberoi – Mauritius
Giraffe Manor – Kenya
Royal Mara Safari Lodge – Kenya
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