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At Relais & Châteaux properties around the world, inspired owners engage with their local communities to share knowledge, support education, and fight inequality. Their approach reflects the partnership established between Relais & Châteaux and UNESCO in 2024, as well as the association’s commitment to “daily action for a more humane world.” Discover 10 iconic properties where hospitality rhymes with responsibility.

When hospitality rhymes with responsibility

On August 12, World Elephant Day pays tribute to the most majestic giants of the savannah. In South Africa, they embody the untamed beauty of a destination where Relais & Châteaux celebrates the glory of nature and the harmony between humankind and its wild surroundings.Through nine exceptional properties, nestled in private game reserves or boasting breathtaking ocean vistas, discover a country where every stay becomes an act of conservation. From the Lands of the Kruger to the dramatic coastline around Cape Town, South Africa reveals itself in all its splendor, offering unforgettable encounters that proudly showcase its respect for the living world.Whether nestled in the wilds of the savanna or enjoying ocean views, Relais & Châteaux properties will reveal to you the treasures of this country. Each location exudes passion and authenticity as they present the best of South Africa’s flora and fauna, hospitality, and food and wine. The lodges, estates, hotels, and restaurants are all committed to eco-responsible experiences that deeply respect the country’s wildlife. These are universal values that unite all Relais & Châteaux properties.

The Nine Gems of South Africa

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Plan your visit to the Restaurant OneEighty

"Let Ellerman House take you on a journey through South African wine in the state of the art Wine Gallery where guests can enjoy Daily Wine Tastings, The Dom Pérignon Experience and brandy tastings. Guests who would like to learn more are invited to the Signature Constantia Experience or Signature Stellenbosch Experience where they are taken on a tour of three famous Cape Winelands Farms."

Ellerman House Wine Experience

OneEighty Restaurant dominates Cape Town's gastronomic landscape, offering refined, exquisitely presented cuisine amid the homely atmosphere of an Edwardian mansion. Each dish, crafted to the smallest detail, showcases seasonal flavors, while well-chosen wine pairings help tell the story of South Africa.

OneEighty Restaurant

In the striking setting of the Wine Gallery, Curate offers diners an immersive gastronomic experience that showcases the culinary richness of South Africa. Through a tasting menu conceived as a journey, blending cultural heritage with contemporary interpretations, each dish reveals the quality of the seasonal produce.

Curate

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.

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Push open the door of Ellerman House Spa and the frenzy of the world seems to fade away. Hidden within Villa One, it is surrounded by a garden, through which water gently trickles. Massages, treatments from around the world and tailor-made beauty rituals await, followed by the softness of the sauna and the reviving qualities of a sensorial shower. This is a chance to recharge and escape.

Ellerman House Spa

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"Ellerman House has one of the most important art collections in South Africa dating back to the mid 1800s. Guests can take a guided tour through the collection in the victorian mansion and the Contemporary Art Gallery. Guests can also join us for the Art in the Winelands Experience or the Art in the City Experience where they will be taken on a tour through either the winelands or Cape Town to experience the local art."

Ellerman House Art Experience

From Cape Town to Victoria Falls, via safari in the Greater Kruger. This 10-day itinerary takes in the resplendence of Cape Town, its beautiful setting with Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles range, a contrasting wildlife offering and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/african-triangle-cape-town-kruger-national-park-victoria-falls" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - "African Triangle" - Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls

Relais & Châteaux invites you on a colorful itinerary through South Africa, this exceptional land where nature and excitement combine. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/best-of-south-africa" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - Best of South Africa

10 days from the Cape to the Falls - Exclusive Cape Town, a safari and stunning landscapes in the Nambiti Game Reserve and luxury in Zambia, on the banks of the evocative Zambezi River upstream from the Victoria Falls. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/from-the-cape-to-victoria-falls-via-zululand" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - From the Cape to Victoria Falls via Zululand

This itinerary takes in the number 1 and number 2 destinations in South Africa: Cape Town and the Greater Kruger National Park. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/shan-varty" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - South Africa: Cape Town and the Greater Kruger National Park

Along a 2 weeks trip: Livingstone, the mighty Victoria Falls, river & wildlife activities, Hippo guaranteed. The Selinda Reserve, renowned for leopard and wild dog, and some of the highest concentrations of elephant and buffalo in Africa. The Okavango Delta for your private paradise islands, called Duba. <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/victoria-falls-wild-botswana-and-cape-town" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - Victoria Falls, wild Botswana and Cape Town

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Relais &amp; Châteaux has created several itineraries that include a stop at this property, as part of a wider exploration of the region.

Our Label spas are recognized for their highly curated ranges of treatments and equipment, offering guests well-being experiences that reflect their location and the values of the property.