A warm family welcome and a slice of quintessential Africa at Three Tree Hill Lodge
— by Cheryl Blackburn
A warm welcome and service guaranteed at the Pepperclub
— by Efi Ella
Celebrate Africa's wildlife and culture at Jock Safari Lodge
— by Philemon Mhlanga
Check out the steamy goings on at the artsy Turbine Hotel
— by Rudi Wagenaar
Connection and community at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
— by Dries Lloyd
Enjoy rare fynbos and migrating whales at Grootbos reserve
— by Jono Durham
Experience the romance of Africa at Ukhozi Lodge, Kariega Game Reserve
— by Rosie Rickards
Family-friendly safaris at Kariega Game Reserve's Main Lodge
— by Dave Mariba
Farming with purpose at Boschendal
— by Tamara Patel
Fugitives' Drift: where the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift come to life
— by Nicky Rattray
Garden Court Victoria Junction: Green Point's urban chic destination
— by Nabila Cassim
Hog Hollow Country Lodge: turn off the Garden Route for a little piece of heaven
— by Andy Fermor
Intimate and private safaris at Little Garonga
— by Bernie Smith
Kanonkop House: a lagoon retreat in Knysna
— by Liesl Rentzke
Kids on Safari at Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge
— by Rozelle de Wet
Lairds Lodge: a Cape Dutch homestead offering a heart-felt welcome
— by Bee Bee Bhebhe
Lanzerac Hotel & Spa: fine wines, pampering and old-world charm
— by Fundi Ziqubu
Lelapa by Madikwe Safari Lodge: where kids enjoy their very own game drives
— by Jarrod Cross
Look for wildlife from your private plunge pool at Shamwari’s Sindile Safari Lodge
— by Kalelani Ranwashe
MalaMala: A community owned camp with unfiltered wildlife
— by Vusi Mpandza
Mont Rochelle: the Winelands’ most romantic spot
— by James Basson
Mount Nelson: lose yourself in an oasis in the lee of Table Mountain
— by Gabriella Palmer Bolton
Nostalgic safari experience at MCH Private Tented Camp
— by Bernie Smith
Off-the-chart exclusivity at Dithaba by Madikwe Safari Lodge
— by Jarrod Cross
Relax, reset and rejuvenate at Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa
— by Sean Ward
Safari and beach from River Lodge at Kariega Game Reserve
— by Cedric Sandi
See herds of elephant without moving an inch from the pool at aha Thakadu River Camp
— by Patience Matlapeng
Stay at aha Makalali to see wildlife from all angles
— by Hanlie Lombard
Stay at The Robertson Small Hotel, a historic Victorian manor
— by June Bouwer
Stay in the world’s whale-watching capital at Abalone Guest Lodge
— by Dijana Smal
Tented luxury at Garonga Safari Camp
— by Josia Sibuyi
Tented luxury at Settlers Drift, Kariega Game Reserve
— by Zamu Nonyati
Thanda Tented Camp: where you can immerse yourself in the bush
— by Pierre Vivien Delvaux
The cool factor of Cape Cadogan
— by Jisca Johansen
The hotel where you can order Nobu for room service
— by Luvo Ntezo
The Oyster Box: coastal charm, blissful views and a celebrity cat
— by Roberto Rosa
The Plettenberg: the ultimate South African seaside escape
— by Martina Barth
The Silo hotel: a celebration of art, architecture and design
— by Irene Boaventura
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel: stay at the heart of Cape Town's historic waterfront
— by Andy Nold
The Winchester: Cape Town’s grande dame
— by Michael Liffmann
Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa: views from mountain to sea, sunrise to sunset
— by Juan Wolmarans
Unbeatable glamour on Rovos Rail
— by Tiffany Vos-Thane
Views and Edwardian elegance at Shamwari’s Long Lee Manor
— by Lize-Mari Dykema
Wildlife encounters and stylish villas at Karula, Kapama Private Game Reserve
— by Ian de Weerd
Wildlife watching from your private plunge pool at Tinga Lodge, Lion Sands Game Reserve
— by Cathrine Vosloo
Zulu culture at the heart of Thanda Safari Lodge
— by Pierre Vivien Delvaux
