Southern 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
Lebombo & Sweni Lodges are located in the eastern corner of the world renowned Kruger National Park. Lebombo Lodge has a truly unique design in that all the suites are elevated on stilts along the cliff-side. The suites at Sweni Lodge are nestled in amongst lush vegetation along the banks of Sweni River. The suites have floor-to-ceiling glass walls with luxurious comforts in a setting for superb game viewing. ...Read more
South Africa, Claremont

Londolozi Private Game Reserve
Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve
Londolozi, the Zulu word meaning «protector of living things», has been acclaimed by former President Nelson Mandela as «the model of the dream I cherish for the future of nature preservation in our country». For 80 years, the Varty family have welcomed guests to experience Africa’s most magnifical safari and wildlife reservation while offering luxury, personalised family service and superb cuisine. ...Read more
South Africa, Johannesburg

Le Quartier Français
Relais Gourmand Restaurant ‘Relais Gourmand’ and hotel in a village
Le Quartier Français lies in the centre of the enchanting village of Franschhoek. The auberge offers 15 en-suite bedrooms overlooking a central pool. The 2 luxurious suites boast private plunge pools and children’s loft rooms, while the Four Quarters offers 4 exclusive suites with a new dimension of luxury. Choice of exciting tasting menus or casual contemporary fare in the 2 restaurants. ...Read more
South Africa, Franschhoek

Singita Ebony and Boulders
Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve
This magnificent 18,000-hectare award winning game reserve has both lodges overlooking the Sand River. Ebony & Boulders Lodges each have 12 luxury suites each with their own private swimming pool. Experience day & night safaris in open Land Rovers, viewing lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo & cheetah. Enjoy superb cuisine accompanied by vintage South African wines, personal service and warm hospitality. ...Read more
South Africa, Claremont

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