OUR HANDPICKED SELECTION OF BOUTIQUE AND LUXURY HOTELS IN AFRICA

Singita Lebombo Lodge and Sweni Lodge, Kruger National Park

This exclusive concession is a richly diverse habitat, teeming with game. Lebombo Lodge's strikingly cutting-edge design translates into glass-walled suites that seem to float between the river and sky, while Sweni Lodge is an intimate hideaway among hundreds of trees at the edge of Sweni River. Lebombo also has a private-use, fully-staffed villa, while both lodges features sleep-out viewing decks and romantic outdoor showers. 

Interactive kitchens, an espresso bar and help-yourself deli, and a 'whatever-whenever' gourmet tapas concept introduced by celebrity chef Liam Tomlin. Lebombo further entices guests with a multi-level retreat complete with wine studio and rooftop terrace. Pools, gyms, spa treatments and second-to-none game viewing complete this pristine wilderness experience.

Londolozi Game Reserve, Sabi Sand, South Africa

Situated on the Sand River at the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park, Londolozi has five luxurious camps. Flanked by an extrusion of granite rocks, the three Private Granite Suites are surreal; cloesly followed by the secluded Pioneer Camp and the stylish Tree Camp, which lies nestled in a leadwood tree canopy.

No two days are the same at Londolozi and the experience is tailored to suit individual preferences and expectations- with much of the day also revolving around carefully crafted culinary delights. Between game drives with some of the continent's best rangers and trackers, guests can indulge in optional activities, including bush walks, photographic safaris, massages and yoga on a suspended tree deck. 

Singita Grumeti, Tanzania

This Serengeti bolthole is perfectly placed in a 350,000-acre private reserve created to protect the path of millions of wildebeest that pass through on their annual migration. Accommodation ranges from the nine-cottage Sasakwa Lodge, complete with private plunge pools overlooking the plains, to the Singita Explore tented camp- which allows guests to live close to nature without forfeiting any creature comforts.

As well as game drives, guests can embark on stargazing safaris, hit the dirt on mountain bikes or track animals on foot with an expert guide. When it's time to relax and recharge, the lodges and camps all serve incredible cuisine made from fresh local produce along with an impressive collection of fine wines. It's hard to beat a starlit dinner on the terrace at the hilltop Sasakwa Lodge.

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge, Botswana

Deep in the Botswana wetlands, this sophisticated sanctuary is the perfect place to get up close to nature from elephants and hippos to big cats. Hidden under the bows of indigenous trees, each of the beautiful tented bedrooms opens onto a private terrace with plunge pool, allowing guests to spot animals from the water and indulge in romantic private dinners.

Alternatively, sip sundowners at the thatched Fish-Eagle Bar before dinner at the lodge's terraced restaurant, with a full view of the reserve's abundant wildlife ambling to the lagoon. The expert guides take the safari experience to the next level with a selection of daily walking tours, helicopter flights, horseback treks and barge cruises which offer a thrilling new perspective on this unique landscape.