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The Karoo, South Africa

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Just south of the Sneeuberg Mountain range, close to Graaff-Reinet, you’ll find the Samara Reserve. The 70,000 hectares nestles on the plains of the Camdeboo, which was once the scene of the great Springbok migration documented by David Livingstone.

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Set in the vast Nambiti Game Reserve, just north of Ladysmith, this is an excellent new private lodge. Nine ample and comfortable thatched suites with private decks sit around the central restaurant, bar, boma and swimming pool which offer sweeping views from their position on top of a ridge overlooking forest and savanna.

Cape Town, South Africa

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One of the oldest buildings in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the DockHouse has been lovingly converted into a wonderful boutique hotel with just six rooms.

Cape Town, South Africa

Internationally acclaimed for its pioneering work in conservation and environmental research, Grootbos is a stunning eco-friendly development that occupies a 3,000 acre site, overlooking the coastal dunes of Walker Bay, ten minutes’ drive from Gans Bay.

Cape Town, South Africa

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Once the country home of celebrated Georgian writer and artist Lady Anne Barnard, the Vineyard is set in seven acres of beautiful riverside parkland. Overlooking the shady eastern slopes of Table Mountain, this 211 bedroom luxury hotel is centred on a period-style manor house, home to two award-winning restaurants, ‘The Square’ and ‘Myoga’ and the popular Garden lounge with its regular wine-tasting sessions flowing onto the lawned terraces.

The Garden Route, South Africa

Located two hours’ drive from Durban, in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, Hartford house is a gracious residence, set in gardens filled with magnificent Blue Gum trees. Built in the 1870’s, Hartford was the home of the last Prime Minister of the Colony of Natal and the house and estate showcase 140 years of South Africa’s history.

Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa

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Located in the Timbavati nature reserve, with open gates to the Kruger National Park, owner-run Motswari has a wealth of game viewing on its doorstep. As well as ‘Big Five’ game drives, guests can expect to learn from the camp’s staff about the local ecology from the comfort of the lounge or while enjoying the optional walking safari – even available overnight.

Pretoria, South Africa

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Sabi Sands’ longest running safari concession, Mala Mala, offers 12 miles of unfenced border with Kruger National Park and 12 miles of river front for unrivalled game viewing.

The Karoo, South Africa

Oudtshoorn is a good place to break your journey if you are driving between Cape Town and Plettenberg. Rosenhof is situated 30 miles north of George in the Klein Karoo and is a beautifully restored homestead dating from 1852.

The Garden Route, South Africa

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Lying 15 miles to the east of Plettenberg Bay, Hog Hollow is a private nature reserve blessed with a stunning position. It sits on the edge of a forest overlooking the Matjies River Gorge and has breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains.