Luxury Africa Holidays
For the style-conscious explorer, South Africa is vibrant, dynamic and endlessly surprising. Sip and swirl your way through the Cape Winelands, dine at some of the world’s best restaurants, then wake up in a private game lodge with elephants just beyond your suite. Cape Town adds a splash of urban edge with its art, design and dramatic coastal beauty.
Edging the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar offers the ultimate post-safari exhale. With its white sands, spice-scented breezes and Swahili charm, this island paradise balances barefoot escapism with boutique indulgence. Private island resorts and coral reef diving await, alongside fresh seafood feasts beneath the stars.
Botswana is the Africa of your imagination - vast, remote and wildly luxurious. Here, sustainability and sophistication go hand in hand. Glide through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, then return to a secluded lodge where service is intuitive and silence is golden.
Then there’s Morocco, which transports you into a storybook. It’s a sensory feast: the call to prayer echoing over rooftops, spices swirling through the air and vibrant souks brimming with colour and tradition. Lose yourself in the maze-like medinas, unwind in elegant riads draped in intricate tiles and scented with orange blossom, or venture into the Sahara for camel rides over rippling dunes.
This is not a one-size-fits-all destination. Africa offers layers, textures and rare experiences at every turn. For the discerning traveller, it’s a place that stirs the soul.
For the style-conscious explorer, South Africa is vibrant, dynamic and endlessly surprising. Sip and swirl your way through the Cape Winelands, dine at some of the world’s best restaurants, then wake up in a private game lodge with elephants just beyond your suite. Cape Town adds a splash of urban edge with its art, design and dramatic coastal beauty.
Edging the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar offers the ultimate post-safari exhale. With its white sands, spice-scented breezes and Swahili charm, this island paradise balances barefoot escapism with boutique indulgence. Private island resorts and coral reef diving await, alongside fresh seafood feasts beneath the stars.
Botswana is the Africa of your imagination - vast, remote and wildly luxurious. Here, sustainability and sophistication go hand in hand. Glide through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, then return to a secluded lodge where service is intuitive and silence is golden.
Then there’s Morocco, which transports you into a storybook. It’s a sensory feast: the call to prayer echoing over rooftops, spices swirling through the air and vibrant souks brimming with colour and tradition. Lose yourself in the maze-like medinas, unwind in elegant riads draped in intricate tiles and scented with orange blossom, or venture into the Sahara for camel rides over rippling dunes.
This is not a one-size-fits-all destination. Africa offers layers, textures and rare experiences at every turn. For the discerning traveller, it’s a place that stirs the soul.
For the style-conscious explorer, South Africa is vibrant, dynamic and endlessly surprising. Sip and swirl your way through the Cape Winelands, dine at some of the world’s best restaurants, then wake up in a private game lodge with elephants just beyond your suite. Cape Town adds a splash of urban edge with its art, design and dramatic coastal beauty.
Edging the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar offers the ultimate post-safari exhale. With its white sands, spice-scented breezes and Swahili charm, this island paradise balances barefoot escapism with boutique indulgence. Private island resorts and coral reef diving await, alongside fresh seafood feasts beneath the stars.
Botswana is the Africa of your imagination - vast, remote and wildly luxurious. Here, sustainability and sophistication go hand in hand. Glide through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, then return to a secluded lodge where service is intuitive and silence is golden.
Then there’s Morocco, which transports you into a storybook. It’s a sensory feast: the call to prayer echoing over rooftops, spices swirling through the air and vibrant souks brimming with colour and tradition. Lose yourself in the maze-like medinas, unwind in elegant riads draped in intricate tiles and scented with orange blossom, or venture into the Sahara for camel rides over rippling dunes.
This is not a one-size-fits-all destination. Africa offers layers, textures and rare experiences at every turn. For the discerning traveller, it’s a place that stirs the soul.
From the Big Five to rare wild dogs, Africa’s wildlife encounters are unmatched. Whether by game vehicle, canoe or on foot, nature here is raw, thrilling and deeply moving.
Wonderful Wildlife
From the Big Five to rare wild dogs, Africa’s wildlife encounters are unmatched. Whether by game vehicle, canoe or on foot, nature here is raw, thrilling and deeply moving.
Think powder-soft sands, crystal waters and luxury that doesn’t need shoes. Africa’s coastline and islands deliver laid-back elegance with a side of reef diving and sunset dhow sails.
Barefoot Beaches
Think powder-soft sands, crystal waters and luxury that doesn’t need shoes. Africa’s coastline and islands deliver laid-back elegance with a side of reef diving and sunset dhow sails.
Drift through vibrant souks, hear ancient stories around campfires or share a smile with a local guide. Across the continent, culture isn’t observed, it’s felt with all five senses.
Soul-Stirring Culture
Drift through vibrant souks, hear ancient stories around campfires or share a smile with a local guide. Across the continent, culture isn’t observed, it’s felt with all five senses.
Africa Holiday Destinations
Africa Holiday Destinations
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Jack’s Camp
Botswana, Africa
Nestled in Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, this luxury safari camp offers classic 1940s-style tents with luxury amenities. Guests enjoy unique wildlife encounters, thrilling activities such as quad biking and cultural experiences with the locals.
Nestled in Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, this luxury safari camp offers classic 1940s-style tents with luxury amenities. Guests enjoy unique wildlife encounters, thrilling activities such as quad biking and cultural experiences with the locals.
Nestled in Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, this luxury safari camp offers classic 1940s-style tents with luxury amenities. Guests enjoy unique wildlife encounters, thrilling activities such as quad biking and cultural experiences with the locals.
Xigera Safari Lodge
Botswana, Africa
Nestled in Botswana's Okavango Delta, this luxury lodge offers 12 spacious suites featuring African art and private decks. Guests enjoy game drives, mokoro excursions and spa treatments, providing an immersive safari experience.
Nestled in Botswana's Okavango Delta, this luxury lodge offers 12 spacious suites featuring African art and private decks. Guests enjoy game drives, mokoro excursions and spa treatments, providing an immersive safari experience.
Nestled in Botswana's Okavango Delta, this luxury lodge offers 12 spacious suites featuring African art and private decks. Guests enjoy game drives, mokoro excursions and spa treatments, providing an immersive safari experience.
Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Set on a private island in Botswana's Okavango Delta, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge offers an immersive safari experience amidst one of the world's largest inland water systems. This water-focused lodge provides a tranquil retreat, blending contemporary
Set on a private island in Botswana's Okavango Delta, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge offers an immersive safari experience amidst one of the world's largest inland water systems. This water-focused lodge provides a tranquil retreat, blending contemporary
Set on a private island in Botswana's Okavango Delta, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge offers an immersive safari experience amidst one of the world's largest inland water systems. This water-focused lodge provides a tranquil retreat, blending contemporary
Wilderness Jao Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Nestled within the private 60,000-hectare Jao Reserve, Wilderness Jao Camp offers an ultra-luxurious safari experience amidst the Okavango Delta's riverine forests and floodplains. This design masterpiece seamlessly blends architecture with nature.
Nestled within the private 60,000-hectare Jao Reserve, Wilderness Jao Camp offers an ultra-luxurious safari experience amidst the Okavango Delta's riverine forests and floodplains. This design masterpiece seamlessly blends architecture with nature.
Nestled within the private 60,000-hectare Jao Reserve, Wilderness Jao Camp offers an ultra-luxurious safari experience amidst the Okavango Delta's riverine forests and floodplains. This design masterpiece seamlessly blends architecture with nature.
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Plan your Africa holiday with help from our top reads, favourite hotels and inspiring tour ideas.
Explore South Africa like a Safari specialist
From unforgettable wildlife moments to sumptuous lodges, Personal Travel Managers Charley and Dean give us the scoop on their safari FAM trip..
The best luxury African safari lodges
Discover our favourite intimate safari experiences across southern Africa
Unmissable desert experiences in Morocco
Experience the magic of the Moroccan desert with these unique experiences.
Johannesburg, Kruger National Park & Zanzibar 12 Days
Blending cityscapes, safaris and sandy beaches, this African escapade will leave you speechless. Rest up after the flight in Jo-berg before spending three nights in the bush at Royal Malewane. Finish on the shores of Zanzibar.
Popular Tours
South Africa & Mauritius, 14 Days
This bucket list tour takes you from the plains of Africa to the sun-drenched beaches of Mauritius. Enjoy spotting wildlife on safari before heading to the iconic One&Only Le Saint Géran awaits for waterfront activities.
Johannesburg, Kruger National Park & Zanzibar 12 Days
Blending cityscapes, safaris and sandy beaches, this African escapade will leave you speechless. Rest up after the flight in Jo-berg before spending three nights in the bush at Royal Malewane. Finish on the shores of Zanzibar.
Nairobi & Maasai Mara National Reserve, 8 Days
Wake up with giraffes at Nairobi’s iconic Giraffe Manor before flying to the Maasai Mara for game drives, walking safaris, and a breathtaking hot air balloon ride all during Kenya’s epic Great Migration season.
Madagascar & Zambia, 11 Days
Touch down by helicopter on Miavana’s private island, where castaway luxury meets wild Madagascan beauty. Then journey to Zambia’s riverside wilderness for open-air elegance, untamed safaris and soul-stirring moments beneath star-scattered skies.
Bwejuu Beach & Mnemba Island, 11 Days
Zanzibar’s spice-scented shores set the scene for barefoot luxury, with villa living at Baraza and castaway charm on Mnemba Island. Think private plunge pools, dhow cruises, sunrise yoga and soul-stirring moments beneath the palms.
South Africa & Queen Maud Land, 11 Days
Tick off two continents in one epic journey from chic suites in Cape Town to Antarctica’s futuristic Echo Camp. Think penguins, private adventures, and pure wonder at the edge of the world.
Botswana & Zimbabwe, 13 Days
Three countries. One spellbinding safari. From meerkat encounters in Botswana to starlit nights in a baobab treehouse and a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls, this is Africa, untamed and unforgettable. Discover more.
Explore South Africa like a Safari specialist
From unforgettable wildlife moments to sumptuous lodges, Personal Travel Managers Charley and Dean give us the scoop on their safari FAM trip..
The best luxury African safari lodges
Discover our favourite intimate safari experiences across southern Africa
In A Nutshell
South Africa isn't just a haven for nature enthusiasts; it's a gastronomic paradise waiting to be explored. While the country doesn't currently boast Michelin-starred restaurants due to the Michelin Guide's absence in the region, its culinary landscape is rich and diverse, with establishments like The Test Kitchen in Cape Town receiving international acclaim.
Embark on a flavourful journey by sampling local delicacies such as the spicy bunny chow, savouring the rich flavours of biltong, and indulging in the sweet, syrupy delight of koeksisters.
For wine aficionados, South Africa stands as a formidable force in the global wine industry. Contributing approximately 4% to the world's wine production, the country ranks seventh among major wine producers. The Cape Winelands, encompassing regions like Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, are home to over 300 wine estates. Notable vineyards include Chamonix in Franschhoek, Muratie Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, and Cape Point Vineyards in Noordhoek.
Beyond its culinary and wine offerings, South Africa's diverse landscapes provide a playground for adventure seekers. The Eastern Cape's coastline is renowned for surfing, while KwaZulu-Natal offers exceptional diving opportunities. Whether you're riding the waves or exploring underwater wonders, South Africa caters to every adventurer's dream.
Zimbabwe:
No visit to Zimbabwe is complete without witnessing the majestic Victoria Falls. After capturing its splendour, elevate your adventure with white-water rafting on the Zambezi River. This stretch boasts some of the world's most exhilarating Grade 5 rapids, offering an adrenaline-pumping experience.
Further downstream, the Mana Pools National Park unfolds as a sanctuary of biodiversity. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers activities like game drives, canoeing, camping, fishing, and guided walks. The park is famed for its elephant and zebra populations, providing unforgettable wildlife encounters.
In Harare, indulge in a refined dining experience at Amanzi Restaurant. Set within four acres of lush gardens, the restaurant offers a fusion of global flavours in a serene setting. Dishes like the West African chicken with groundnut stew showcase the rich culinary heritage of the region.
Tanzania:
Tanzania's Zanzibar Archipelago is a tapestry of pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and historical intrigue. The main island, Unguja, is home to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Swahili architecture and bustling markets.
As evening descends, the Forodhani Gardens Night Market comes alive. Here, the air is filled with the aromas of freshly grilled seafood, Zanzibari pizza, and sweet treats, offering a sensory feast for visitors.
For those seeking coastal relaxation, Ras Nungwi offers calm waters ideal for swimming, while Paje is a hotspot for diving enthusiasts. Kendwa's expansive, palm-shaded sands provide the perfect backdrop for leisurely days under the sun.
Delve into the unique allure of Tanzanite at The Tanzanite Experience in Arusha. This interactive museum offers insights into the gemstone's history and mining process, culminating in an opportunity to purchase certified Tanzanite pieces.
South Africa isn't just a haven for nature enthusiasts; it's a gastronomic paradise waiting to be explored. While the country doesn't currently boast Michelin-starred restaurants due to the Michelin Guide's absence in the region, its culinary landscape is rich and diverse, with establishments like The Test Kitchen in Cape Town receiving international acclaim.
Embark on a flavourful journey by sampling local delicacies such as the spicy bunny chow, savouring the rich flavours of biltong, and indulging in the sweet, syrupy delight of koeksisters.
For wine aficionados, South Africa stands as a formidable force in the global wine industry. Contributing approximately 4% to the world's wine production, the country ranks seventh among major wine producers. The Cape Winelands, encompassing regions like Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, are home to over 300 wine estates. Notable vineyards include Chamonix in Franschhoek, Muratie Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, and Cape Point Vineyards in Noordhoek.
Beyond its culinary and wine offerings, South Africa's diverse landscapes provide a playground for adventure seekers. The Eastern Cape's coastline is renowned for surfing, while KwaZulu-Natal offers exceptional diving opportunities. Whether you're riding the waves or exploring underwater wonders, South Africa caters to every adventurer's dream.
Zimbabwe:
No visit to Zimbabwe is complete without witnessing the majestic Victoria Falls. After capturing its splendour, elevate your adventure with white-water rafting on the Zambezi River. This stretch boasts some of the world's most exhilarating Grade 5 rapids, offering an adrenaline-pumping experience.
Further downstream, the Mana Pools National Park unfolds as a sanctuary of biodiversity. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers activities like game drives, canoeing, camping, fishing, and guided walks. The park is famed for its elephant and zebra populations, providing unforgettable wildlife encounters.
In Harare, indulge in a refined dining experience at Amanzi Restaurant. Set within four acres of lush gardens, the restaurant offers a fusion of global flavours in a serene setting. Dishes like the West African chicken with groundnut stew showcase the rich culinary heritage of the region.
Tanzania:
Tanzania's Zanzibar Archipelago is a tapestry of pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and historical intrigue. The main island, Unguja, is home to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Swahili architecture and bustling markets.
As evening descends, the Forodhani Gardens Night Market comes alive. Here, the air is filled with the aromas of freshly grilled seafood, Zanzibari pizza, and sweet treats, offering a sensory feast for visitors.
For those seeking coastal relaxation, Ras Nungwi offers calm waters ideal for swimming, while Paje is a hotspot for diving enthusiasts. Kendwa's expansive, palm-shaded sands provide the perfect backdrop for leisurely days under the sun.
Delve into the unique allure of Tanzanite at The Tanzanite Experience in Arusha. This interactive museum offers insights into the gemstone's history and mining process, culminating in an opportunity to purchase certified Tanzanite pieces.
South Africa isn't just a haven for nature enthusiasts; it's a gastronomic paradise waiting to be explored. While the country doesn't currently boast Michelin-starred restaurants due to the Michelin Guide's absence in the region, its culinary landscape is rich and diverse, with establishments like The Test Kitchen in Cape Town receiving international acclaim.
Embark on a flavourful journey by sampling local delicacies such as the spicy bunny chow, savouring the rich flavours of biltong, and indulging in the sweet, syrupy delight of koeksisters.
For wine aficionados, South Africa stands as a formidable force in the global wine industry. Contributing approximately 4% to the world's wine production, the country ranks seventh among major wine producers. The Cape Winelands, encompassing regions like Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, are home to over 300 wine estates. Notable vineyards include Chamonix in Franschhoek, Muratie Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, and Cape Point Vineyards in Noordhoek.
Beyond its culinary and wine offerings, South Africa's diverse landscapes provide a playground for adventure seekers. The Eastern Cape's coastline is renowned for surfing, while KwaZulu-Natal offers exceptional diving opportunities. Whether you're riding the waves or exploring underwater wonders, South Africa caters to every adventurer's dream.
Zimbabwe:
No visit to Zimbabwe is complete without witnessing the majestic Victoria Falls. After capturing its splendour, elevate your adventure with white-water rafting on the Zambezi River. This stretch boasts some of the world's most exhilarating Grade 5 rapids, offering an adrenaline-pumping experience.
Further downstream, the Mana Pools National Park unfolds as a sanctuary of biodiversity. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers activities like game drives, canoeing, camping, fishing, and guided walks. The park is famed for its elephant and zebra populations, providing unforgettable wildlife encounters.
In Harare, indulge in a refined dining experience at Amanzi Restaurant. Set within four acres of lush gardens, the restaurant offers a fusion of global flavours in a serene setting. Dishes like the West African chicken with groundnut stew showcase the rich culinary heritage of the region.
Tanzania:
Tanzania's Zanzibar Archipelago is a tapestry of pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and historical intrigue. The main island, Unguja, is home to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Swahili architecture and bustling markets.
As evening descends, the Forodhani Gardens Night Market comes alive. Here, the air is filled with the aromas of freshly grilled seafood, Zanzibari pizza, and sweet treats, offering a sensory feast for visitors.
For those seeking coastal relaxation, Ras Nungwi offers calm waters ideal for swimming, while Paje is a hotspot for diving enthusiasts. Kendwa's expansive, palm-shaded sands provide the perfect backdrop for leisurely days under the sun.
Delve into the unique allure of Tanzanite at The Tanzanite Experience in Arusha. This interactive museum offers insights into the gemstone's history and mining process, culminating in an opportunity to purchase certified Tanzanite pieces.
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Our expert team of personal travel managers are ready to craft your perfect journey. From business trips to luxury leisure holidays, simply put your pin in the map, and we’ll make it happen.