Camps and Lodges

Mount Nelson

Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, and set in nine acres of lush gardens, the Mount Nelson Hotel is one of Cape Town's most elegant hotels. Rooms are spacious and elegant – each with a mini-lounge area and en-suite bathroom – and the hotel’s facilities include a top restaurant, chic champagne bar and a full-service spa. Located opposite the Company Gardens and Houses of Parliament, the Mount Nelson is ideally located for enjoying everything Cape Town has to offer.

Royal Livingstone Hotel

Stretching luxuriously along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, the Royal Livingstone consists of a series of colonial-style buildings set amidst a canopy of lush riverine trees. The hotel offers thatch-roofed buildings, a sparkling swimming pool, well-stocked library and a deep, shaded veranda offering an uninterrupted view of the Zambezi. And only footsteps from the river, the sumptuous rooms and suites—with interior furnishings that accentuate the influences of Africa— offer a tranquil retreat from the unconstrained beauty of their surroundings.

Westcliff Hotel

Located in the serene surroundings of a leafy Johannesburg suburb, The Westcliff Hotel’s cliffside setting makes for a unique resort-style layout in an urban environment. Accommodations are both stylish and spacious, and most rooms have a private balcony overlooking the Zoological Gardens or one of the cobbled courtyards of the estate. Outside, the cascading, award-winning gardens provide a soothing oasis of refinement and relaxation. The Westcliff’s lush environs and five-star accommodations make it a truly indulgent escape.

Norfolk Hotel

The essence of luxury since 1904, the Norfolk is the legendary hotel from which many safaris have embarked. The spirit of past adventurers such as Teddy Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway linger romantically in the air here, particularly on the Delamere Terrace where explorers and locals alike have gathered for drinks and safari tales for generations. And of course, the hotel features everything you’d expect from a world-class property: impeccably-appointed rooms, a health club with gym, sauna and steam room, beauty salon and book shop to name just a few. Renovated in 2004, the hotel combines the best of both worlds—modern elegance and old-world charm.

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

“Spectacular” is barely sufficient to describe the setting for Lake Manyara Serena Lodge: on the edge of the Escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake with its masses of pink flamingos. The abundant birdlife of the park inspired the design of the lodge, with swooping curves complemented by soft geometric patterns. Guest accommodations are pleasing whitewashed “rondavels” with thatched roofs on the outside and colourful furnishings on the inside.

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Equal in magnificence to the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, the Serena is seemingly chiseled into the edge of the crater—its ivy-covered, native stone buildings blend masterfully into the surroundings. Most rooms have private terraces with extraordinary views of the crater floor. Large picture windows, beamed ceilings, old stone, heavy rustic wood furniture and lush greenery complete the idyllic effect.

Kirawira Tented Camp

Standing high on a bluff with views over the endlessly rolling reaches of the Serengeti, Kirawira is the epitome of a colonial-style safari camp. It represents true refinement amidst the rugged environs, featuring tasteful chintz lounges, Persian rugs, antique escritoires, wind-up phonographs, and leather-bound travelling cases. The decor of the twenty-five elegant tents is a clever blend of classic opulence and safari practicality with stained glass and mahogany bars, a private stone terrace for sundowners, and a private valet for service.

Mara Explorer Tented Camp

A thickly-forested, private peninsula yields a lusciously secluded backdrop for this luxury camp nestled in the heart of the Maasai Mara. Ten generously-spaced tents fronting the wildlife-packed banks of the Talek River are done with gorgeous mahogany furniture, and all have ample double-sink bathrooms with modern touches. Claw-foot tubs on the tents' outdoor decks permit stylish open-air bathing and game viewing and meals made with the camp's garden-grown ingredients can be enjoyed from several serene bush spots.