Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Located in the Petite Anse Bay on the southwest coast of Mahé, the Seychelles’ largest island, the Four Seasons Resort offers an array of accommodations reflecting the country’s Creole and French influence. Large families seeking villas can check into the four-bedroom residence villa, or couples can unwind in the Serenity Villa. Each residence offers an infinity pool and outdoor rain shower. Experiences include private fishing trips and helicopter tours. The resort recently appointed Nitin Abbi as its new General Manager; he said, “It’s an incredible honour to return to the destination and lead a team in such a breathtaking location, where every day offers the chance to make a lasting impact on our guests and the community.”
One & Only Gorilla’s Nest
Situated in the Virunga Volcano Range in Rwanda and wrapped in a forest, One & Only Gorilla’s Nest is the perfect escape into nature. Gorillas roam freely in their natural habitat, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for intrepid travellers. Aside from this experience, wanderers can enjoy locally sourced ingredients when dining in gorgeous luxury treehouse-style dwellings. Once the backdrop for David Yarrow, who trekked through Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park to shoot model Candice Swanepoel for Harper’s Bazaar, the One & Only Gorilla’s Nest is a must-visit.
Mahali Mzuri
Located in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mahali Mzuri is a must-visit escape. The exclusive, luxury safari camp owned by Richard Branson gives travellers a chance to immerse themselves into the African savanna, an opportunity to witness wild animal migrations through the Great Migration, and a chance to connect with local culture, all while still enjoying the warmth of a “home away from home” through 12 luxurious tents.
andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Featured in Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, and Travel & Leisure, no luxury travel list is complete without andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. Located in a 12,715-hectare private desert reserve, and on the International Dark Sky Reserve of the NamibRand Nature Reserve, the lodge offers breathtaking star gazing, offering 10 beautifully appointed stone and glass suites; you are in for an individual experience that boasts activities such as specialist-guided experiences around your interests, helicopter rides and dune walking.
Kruger Shalati
The Kruger Shalati has been mesmerising guests since its inception. The stationary train is suspended over the Sabie River in the Mpumalanga Province. The hotel interiors blend local craftmanship, luxury accommodation, and a history deeply rooted in African tradition -its name, Shalati, goes back to the nineteenth century- and it was named after one of the first female warrior chiefs of the Tebula, a small clan within the Tsonga tribe. Guests can select from 31 rooms, 24 Train Carriage Suites and 7 Bridge House Suites, all overlooking the gorgeous thickets of South Africa’s Kruger National Park.
