The Ultimate Luxury Safari

If you want guaranteed big game sightings, while staying in outrageous luxury you’ll love South Africa. The private safari reserves of the Kruger are renowned for their leopard and cheetah, which compete with dominant lion prides as they pursue watchful zebra and bounding  antelope. Diligent wildlife conservation has made this the best place in Africa to see rhinoceros, which share the open plains and dry river beds with huge herds of buffalo, breeding herds of elephant and a host of other big game.

Staying at Singita Boulders Lodge you return from an exciting open vehicle safari to your palatial airconditioned suite with a superbly appointed bathroom, elegant lounge, king size bed and an interior that has clearly been created by a world class interior designer. Step outside to oceans of decking with soft furnishings, your private pool  and uninterrupted views across miles of virgin bush.  If the artistic moods takes you, every suite comes with watercolour artist’s materials.

A short hop in a light plane would take you to Royal Malewane, where you can relax in your private rim flow pool suspended feet above the heads of elephant and giraffe which roam the bush yards away. With its two extravagant bedrooms, private dining and private guiding this is perfect for a family or two couples travelling together who desire the ultimate safari experience. Of course you’ll want to relax after those early starts and Royal Malewane has a luxurious spa with hydrotherapy, steam room, gymnasium, hot and cold pools.  Watch beautiful antelope grazing and a warthog family trot primly past as you enjoy a reviving massage.

Dave Varty’s exclusive Londolozi Private Game Reserve is on the private reserve set up by his great grandfather 83 years ago. Dave is a passionate conservationist, working to re-establish ancient elephant migratory corridors so they can roam free to the  highlands west of Londolozi and even to the vast wilderness of Mozambique. This passion to conserve wildlife inspires all that happens at luxurious Londolozi, which is one of the best places in Africa for finding that sublimely graceful yet deadly hunter, the leopard.      

Camp Jabulani is another exquisite small Kruger safari lodge taking just twelve guests who can enjoy unforgettable elephant back safaris, fascinating short bushwalks with an experienced armed scout and exciting night safaris by open vehicle. The standard of cuisine at these exclusive safari lodges easily matches that of a top London or New York restaurant, an achievement all the greater for being deep in the African wilderness.  Especially when you discover a sumptuous surprise four course dinner with fine wine set out under an ancient jackalberry tree, just for you, part way through your game drive. Perfect for a honeymoon or special celebration.