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Southern & Eastern Africa

Singita was voted second best hotel in the world and first in Africa by the readers of Travel + Leisure! Londolozi and Le Quartier Français were voted among the best hotels in Africa.

Travel + Leisure has just unveiled its annual list of the most beautiful properties in the world, selected by its readers. As every year, Relais & Châteaux dominated this prestigious selection with no fewer than 27 properties making the list.

Ranked among the top hotels in South Africa was Singita Lebombo & Sweni & Ebony and Boulders Lodge situated in Claremont in the Kruger National Park which was also voted the best hotel in Africa and the Middle East, and the second best hotel in the world. Londolozi Private Game Reserve in Johannesburg and Le Quartier Français in Franschhoek both earned places on this prestigious list.

This listing was compiled by Travel + Leisure Magazine between January and March 2007 with the expert support of Harris Interactive. 930,000 of the magazine’s subscribers awarded the hotels a score out of 100 in a secure questionnaire.

You can find the complete listing on the Travel + Leisure website.

Singita Lebombo & Sweni
Hotel and restaurant in a game reserve
Your suite raised on stilts overlooks the stunning scenery of Kruger National Park and its extraordinary variety of wildlife. Located on the border with Mozambique, this part of South Africa is one of the most blessed in terms of biodiversity. A pane of glass is the only thing between the foot of your bed and the wild so that you fall asleep looking at the stars and listening to the roar of the lions… in total safety! These beautifully elegant lodges offer something that you won’t find anywhere else: complete immersion in one of the planet’s most pure and wild demonstrations of the beauty of nature. A sensational experience is guaranteed. ...Read more
South Africa, Claremont

Londolozi Private Game Reserve
Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve
This private Game Reserve, located within the six million acre Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, is everything Africa ought to be - pulsing with the deep rhythm of the untamed Bushveld. The Reserve has been family run for 85 years where the fourth generation of the Varty Family welcomes you to this lodge situated in perfect harmony with the environment. It consists of three camps - Tree, Pioneer and The Private Granite Suites on the banks of the Sand River. The style iselegant andchic with the class of history. The cuisine highlights fresh, local ingredients and is served with flair surrounded by nature. ...Read more
South Africa, Johannesburg

Le Quartier Français
Grands Chefs Relais & Châteaux Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in a village
Bespoke innovative cooking classes, watching movies in the comfort of a plush in-house cinema, wine tasting on horseback, indulgent facials and discovering contemporary South African Art. This vibrant luxurious retreat in the centre of Franschhoek offers a variety of available activities or simply the opportunity to relax and enjoy the superbly-appointed accommodation with a warmth and romantic charm unmatched in the region. In the restaurant, located in a charming inn, Chef extraordinaire Margot Janse is renowned for her innovative African-inspired cuisine. This culminates in unexpected dishes like Dalewood Huguenot Cheddar, fig baobab and honey and seasonal treats such as Jerusalem Artichoke Veloute with Kalahari truffle and “!Nara” oil. ...Read more
South Africa, Franschhoek

Singita Ebony & Boulders
Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve
Welcome to Singita Ebony & Boulders, situated in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, one of the most reputed and beautiful in South Africa. Singita offers two superb lodges: the colonial-style Ebony and the Boulders, a contemporary model of African elegance. Each lodge has 12 suites, all with their own swimming pool. Guests delight in the abundant wildlife and the exceptional cuisine. By day or by night you can set off on the trail of lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinos. After your safari, take the time to unwind in the spa where you can experience African massages with hot stones and body wraps. ...Read more
South Africa, Claremont


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