This journey starts on Table Mountain above Cape Town, an iconic site with panoramic views of breathtaking urban expanses and natural scenery. You then wind your way eastward to walk the Garden Route between green mountains and sapphire waters. The KwaZulu-Natal region is next, where animals are in their element on a superb wildlife reserve. Your trip ends with warm sands, either on the savannah of Namibia’s immense Kalahari Desert or on the snow-white beaches of Mauritius.

It’s a kaleidoscope of landscapes! Ten nights to soak up the ambiance in Cape Town, walk the coastal Garden Route along the Indian Ocean, and gaze upon the dramatic expanses of South Africa’s former Zulu Kingdom, to then set off for Namibia’s Kalahari Desert or tread the white sand beaches of Mauritius.

Situated in the heart of one of the most exclusive suburbs, Bantry Bay, just ten minutes away from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and in walking distance to the Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, this elegant Edwardian mansion overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you choose the opulent atmosphere of Ellerman House or the modern style of its villas, you too will fall under the spell of this address that combines all the pleasures of Cape Town. Enjoy the gourmet cuisine, tasting fine vintage wines and surveying the impressive private art collection, plus a view of the Atlantic Ocean that is quite simply spectacular.

Ellerman House

Welcome to Morukuru Family De Hoop, an off-grid luxury eco-lodge located on South Africa’s Garden Route, a three-hour drive from Cape Town. Nestled in the preserved natural setting of the De Hoop Nature Reserve, its five suites and private villa boast radiant contemporary architecture crafted from recycled, locally sourced materials. Together, their sleek and elegant design blends seamlessly into the natural surroundings overlooking the Indian Ocean. Generous floor-to-ceiling windows throughout allow guests to bask in the space and feel at one with the surrounding Fynbos landscape. This is an ideal location for family holidays. Explore the beautiful beaches; try a hand at dune-boarding, marine walks and nature drives; and enjoy sunrises and sunsets in magical locations. All promise to be truly unforgettable moments discovering protected wildlife and breathtaking scenery. And to cap the experience, savour executive chef Mauritz Greeff’s cuisine that expertly blends influences from both Africa and Europe. A stay at Morukuru Family De Hoop is sure to inspire an enduring appreciation for the importance of environmental protection.

Morukuru Family De Hoop

Nestled in KwaZulu-Natal, this magnificent lodge built high upon a cliff overlooks the Sundays River. Its five independent, elegantly decorated suites each have terraces, whose sweeping views invite guests into a state of blissful reverie. The Nambiti reserve, with its bush and savanna, plains and waterfalls, is home to the region’s greatest concentration of animals. In addition to the Big Five, you can expect to cross cheetahs and black rhinos, as well as the many species of birds. At the end of a day spent in the open air, the lodge offers you relaxing comfort, accompanied by an elegant touch of French art de vivre and extraordinary African experiences.

Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge

This is a story of love at first sight. That of Markus Friesacher for Namibia, its deserts, its inhabitants, flora and fauna. The owner of the Austrian company Gmundner Keramik, the oldest European ceramics company, opened this lodge in 2022 as an autonomous and sustainable local project. Less than an hour from the capital, Windhoek, Gmundner Lodge combines exquisite refinement with unforgettable immersions in wild, unspoiled nature. With a nod to the luxurious safari camps of adventurers from another era, its suites are housed within large tents. Inside, expect teak flooring, Persian rugs, Chesterfield armchairs, four-poster beds wrapped in mosquito nets, and chests of drawers that resemble travel trunks... Bathtubs are found outside, on the terrace, promising sublime relaxation under the gaze of the animals that pass through these 14,800-acres of Kalahari savannah. The lodge, which has a large swimming pool and spa, runs on solar energy and its farm produces vegetables and fruits served in the restaurant. The lodge seamlessly combines social commitments with the preservation of regional culture and traditions through an art project to support the indigenous San people. Gmundner Lodge is also proudly run by locals, whose inherent and diverse knowledge of Namibia makes for a more meaningful cultural exchange with visitors.

Gmundner Lodge

A delightful colonial mansion, nestling in a coconut grove right at the water’s edge, is home to a tastefully appointed, charmingly refined little hotel. The soft, neutral shades of Flamant Home Interiors furniture in its individually designed guest rooms stand in brilliant contrast to the blue of the sea and green of the coconut palms, instilling deep feelings of peace and seclusion. The restaurant, also at the water’s edge, serves delicious creole and international dishes. However La Maison 20 Degrés Sud has two more treasures in store: the M/S Lady Lisbeth, the oldest motorboat on the island which, when evening falls, takes a party of guests to dine under the stars on the calm waters of the bay.

La Maison 20 Degrés Sud

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Southern Africa: A Kaleidoscope of Landscapes!

Cape Town

Ellerman House

De Hoop Nature Reserve

Morukuru Family De Hoop

South Africa / Namibia / Mauritius

Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge

Gmundner Lodge

La Maison 20 Degrés Sud