An African safari is undeniably one of the most captivating journeys one can take. For those who have yet to set foot on African soil, a safari can quite literally become a life-changing experience and once you decide to visit the continent, the perpetual desire to return is usually something that stays with your forever.
For many people, the practical adventures during the day are enough on a safari holiday without the raw camping conditions and lack of luxuries on a night. But many African Safari parks offer Luxury Safari lodges without taking away the untamed Africa pulse around you. There is a broad spectrum of accommodation to choose from and much will depend on the level of comfort and experience you require. Those who are quite happy to rough it can certainly do so, and likewise visitors looking for something more exclusive will also find just what they want. Families have a huge range of options available to them at all levels.
The luxury safari lodges usually offer a fully inclusive African safari, your accommodation, all meals, two game drives per day in game viewing vehicles, and most will also include an optional guided bush walk each day. As you arrive at your Luxury Safari’s lodge you will find yourself surrendering to a lush forest setting with awe-inspiring views. The lodges vacates packages that promise remote peace and tranquility, a taste of history, a memorable luxury tent experience or shameless opulence in an exclusive safari destination of South Africa.
South Africa’s National Park Kruger contains an enormous area, the size of Wales, bordered by Mozambique in the east and Zimbabwe in the north. Today the park is home to nearly 150 different species of mammal, including all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo - and more than 500 species of bird. The unique feature of the Park is the network of high-quality roads and rest camps, which make it a perfect destination for a self-drive safari. Kruger offers stylish accommodation in an exclusive area of the game-rich Sabi Sands. These Relais & Chateaux lodges offer unrivalled hospitality and facilities, including a luxurious spa, fully-equipped gymnasium, well stocked library, gourmet cuisine and one of South Africa’s best wine cellars. The suites are spacious and opulent, with vast decks overlooking the Sand River and individual pools.
Voted as Africa’s top resort by Conde Nast traveler, these sophisticated lodges offer all round wildlife viewing in the surroundings of luxury and tranquility. The weather in Africa can largely be classified as tropical. Temperatures vary greatly throughout the continent and each country has unique climatic conditions. Travelers will encounter beautiful African sun, rainy conditions and snow.