Southern Africa

Namibia, Kalahari Desert, Limpopo Province & Zimbabwe :

Combine the thrill of Namibia - a country featuring the world’s oldest living desert, the wildlife wonders of the Kalahari Desert, the Limpopo Province ( which offers a mosaic of exceptional scenic landscape,a fascinating cultural heritage,an abundance of wildlife species), the malaria-free magnificence of South Africa’s Waterberg, and the excitement of Zimbabwean wilderness.

First stop is Hotel Heinitzburg, a very romantic turn-of-the-19th-century castle in Windhoek, the picturesque capital of Namibia. Built by Count von Schwerin for his fiancée, Margarethe von Heinitz, it offers sophisticated romantic elegance perched high above the city. ‘Leo’s Restaurant’ features fabulous views of Windhoek, and spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed while dining on delicious game dishes accompanied by fine wines from Namibia’s largest private wine cellar.

Then experience the grandeur of the Kalahari Desert, South Africa, from the luxurious base of Tswalu Kalahari Reserve. This private game reserve, where once the Kalahari Bushmen roamed, is home to a diversity of wildlife, and offers a variety of safari activities, including day and night game-drives, bush walks and sundowners on the sand dunes.

Your third stop is Clearwater Lodges, set in the lush and pristine Waterberg mountains, a mere two-and-a-half hour drive from Johannesburg. The private, 34 000-hectare Welgevonden Game Reserve is malaria-free and the setting for the two charming lodges. Day and night game-drives, bush walks and other safari activities are offered.

End this varied journey with an experience of the Zimbabwean wilderness at Pamushana in the 44 000-hectare Malilangwe Private Wildlife Reserve. This luxurious lodge offers a Big Five safari experience, with day and night game-drives, sundowner cruises and a host of other safari activities.

Namibia, Kalahari Desert, Limpopo Province & Zimbabwe : nearby Relais & Chateaux properties

Clearwater Lodges
Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve
The picturesque Waterberg mountains are the settings for Clearwater’s 2 unique lodges. Kudu set out on an open savannah overlooking a waterhole and Tshetshepi, amongst lush indigenous trees alongside a stream. A two-and-a-half hour drive from Johannesburg, this 34,000 hectare, malaria free reserve offers a diversity of wildlife including the «Big Five». Lie in luxury and watch page after page «Out of Africa» pass in front of your eyes or sit back on the deck and absorb the vastness of Africa. ...Read more
South Africa, Vaalwater

Hotel Heinitzburg
Hotel and restaurant in town
This castle, built at the turn of the XXth century by Count von Schwerin for his fiancée Margarethe von Heinitz, offers accommodation in plush romantic elegance. Perched high above Windhoek, «Leo’s» Restaurant offers spectacular vistas of the city lights below, not to mention unrivalled African sunsets. Savour masterfully prepared game dishes and relish fine wines from the country’s largest private wine cellar. ...Read more
Namibia, Windhoek

Singita Pamushana
Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve
Set amidst 105,000 acres of pristine African bush, teaming with awesome wildlife, is Singita Pamushana, the most understatedly luxurious lodge on the African continent. Our 6 villas are spacious to the extreme and furnished with exotic works of art. Walls of sliding glass lead out from your villa onto a game viewing and leisure deck with swimming pool and Swarovski telescope through which to spot your «Big Five». ...Read more
Zimbabwe, Chiredzi

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve
Tswalu… where the Kalahari Bushmen once roamed… is an exquisite place where time seems to stand still. Set in a malaria-free area of South Africa, this privately owned, luxurious, game reserve is home to many and varied species of wildlife. Motse sits at the foot of the Korannaberg mountains amidst 8 individual, sumptuously furnished, air-conditioned legaes each with wonderful views across the spectacular Kalahari plains. Tswalu’s unique setting and standard of excellence places it first amongst equals. ...Read more
South Africa, Kuruman


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