A must-for for anybody with a taste for bush luxury is a stay at one of the small and exclusive camps or lodges set in private reserves or concessions such as the Kruger concessions, Sabi Sand, Madikwe, Phinda, and the vicinity of Addo Elephant National Park.
Typically these lodges combine chic Africa-themed accommodation with world-class cuisine, fine wines, attentive staff, and, most importantly, thrilling game drives led by expert guides in open-sided 4x4s.
A three-night stay at any given lodge or camp is probably ideal for a luxury South Africa tour.
The five-star Singita Lebombo in the Kruger is an example of safari luxury
Elsewhere, Cape Town, the nearby Cape Winelands, and Garden Route are studded with small but superb boutique hotels that combine five-star service and amenities with individualistic decor.
The most comfortable way to travel on a luxury holiday would be to fly between major centers and then arrange airport pick-ups and drop-offs and any required outings with the lodge or hotel you book into.
South Africa is a real treat when it comes to wining and dining on a generous budget. Any good tour operator can put together a package of this sort for those who don’t want the bother of arranging it themselves.
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