Solace. Space. Clarity of light. Diversity of activities. Mount Anderson is a secluded sanctuary replete with mountain springs, high altitude game viewing and for the more active, the opportunity for fly fishing and vista-centric mountain biking. Highly personalized service, complete solitude in front of a roaring log fire, and some of the best proprietary cooking showcasing the South African table make this retreat a complete hidden gem.
Best for: Couples looking to just be. To just be together and to completely get away from it all.
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Perched on an imposing ridge in the malaria-free Madikwe game reserve, this tiny lodge offers a presidential villa that is simply decadent. Movie set looks combined with a distinct privacy almost makes the BIG 5 wildlife experience an afterthought. With state of the art technology, an intimate spa and a staff dedicated to elevating guest experiences, Madikwe will not disappoint.
Best for: Honeymooners or couples splurging on a
milestone anniversary.
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Reopening in short order after a complete rebuild, this supremely luxurious lodge is set to become a standard bearer of African Safari chic. A private rim pool elevated above the Sabi river allows for BIG 5 game viewing and the added advantage of being able to “sleep-out" in one of the reserve’s unique Treehouses…during the night the cuddles grow ever tighter with each lion's roar….
Best for: Wildlife loving lovers of all ages.
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The Chapel at Villa Santorini, Mozambique
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This intimate cottage on a bluff overlooking the Bazaruto archipelago is famous for one thing - the sheer inability of guests to tear themselves away from the deck as they watch the tide flow in and out of the Mozambican channel below. The continental shelf is shallow and the ocean’s ebb and flow creates a truly remarkable mosaic: pink sands; white spits of pansy shell littered islands; turquoise pools; and deep blue channels. Acclaimed seafood dishes, effervescent wines and stellar service all play great supporting roles, but to laze in front of the view is to cherish life afresh.
Best for: Beach lovers and Robinson Crusoe romantics.
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Little Ruckomechi, Lower Zambezi, Zimbabwe
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The newest camp in Zimbabwe offers intimacy in pristine wilderness. It is not so much a case of viewing wildlife as it is of living among wildlife. One of the last great unspoiled expanses in Southern Africa offers a three tent camp that evokes the safari experience of a golden era…complete with bath tubs under stars that you can reach out and pluck from the night sky.
Best for: Active Lovers
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