South Africa offers an extraordinary blend of wildlife safaris, stunning landscapes from Table Mountain to the Garden Route, vibrant cities, and a rich cultural heritage. From world-class wine regions to pristine beaches and the iconic Kruger National Park, it's a destination that captivates every type of traveler.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
The Silo Hotel
Cape Town's most spectacular hotel occupying a converted grain silo at the V&A Waterfront, featuring dramatic pillow windows, the Zeitz MOCAA art museum below, and a rooftop pool with 360-degree views of Table Mountain and the harbor.
One&Only Cape Town
Ultra-luxury waterfront hotel on the V&A with stunning island spa, award-winning Nobu restaurant, and contemporary African design rooms that blend seamlessly with the working harbor atmosphere.
Singita Ebony Lodge
Consistently ranked among the world's finest hotels, this intimate Sabi Sand lodge offers unparalleled Big Five game viewing with six-meter-wide glass walls opening the lounge onto a waterhole, private pools for each suite, and legendary wine cellar.
Delaire Graff Estate
Spectacular Stellenbosch wine estate lodge perched atop Helshoogte Pass with infinity pools overlooking Franschhoek valley, a destination spa, exceptional restaurant, and one of South Africa's finest art collections including works by Hirst and Koons.
The Oyster Box Hotel
Iconic Umhlanga colonial-style hotel overlooking the warm Indian Ocean and historic lighthouse, renowned for legendary high tea, lighthouse bar, and the finest beach location on South Africa's east coast.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
La Colombe
Consistently ranked among Africa's top restaurants, La Colombe at Silvermist Wine Estate in Constantia offers a multi-course tasting menu that celebrates South African ingredients with French technique and Asian influences. The 12-course menu is a creative masterpiece.
Test Kitchen (The Pot Luck Club)
Chef Luke Dale-Roberts' celebrated Cape Town restaurant in a converted warehouse in the Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock, offering imaginative small-plate sharing menus that showcase the finest local produce with global inspiration.
FYN Restaurant
Cape Town's newest culinary sensation from chef Peter Tempelhoff, FYN (meaning 'fynbos' in Afrikaans) blends South African ingredients with Japanese philosophy and technique. Located on the 7th floor with panoramic city views, it holds a Michelin star-equivalent rating.
Foxcroft
A Stellenbosch fine dining gem from chef Glen Foxcroft Williams offering a refined tasting menu that celebrates the Cape Winelands' extraordinary produce — from local cheeses to heritage grain breads, paired with exceptional estate wines.
Zioux
Johannesburg's most glamorous dining experience in Sandton, serving innovative contemporary African cuisine in a stunning space. Zioux (pronounced 'sioux') celebrates African ingredients and cooking traditions through a modern fine-dining lens.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Safari in Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Stay at a luxury private lodge in Sabi Sand, unfenced from Kruger National Park, with a dedicated ranger and tracker taking your private vehicle on morning and evening game drives. Unlike Kruger, guides can go off-road and approach lion kills at close range.
Rovos Rail - Cape Town to Pretoria
Journey aboard the world's most luxurious train through South Africa's spectacular landscapes, from Cape Town through the Karoo to Pretoria in a restored 1920s Edwardian coach with private en-suite compartments, silver-service dining, and observation car.
Private Cape Winelands Helicopter Tour
Take a private helicopter from Cape Town over Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula, and into the Winelands for a bespoke tour of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine estates, landing for private cellar tastings with the winemaker.
Shark Cage Diving, Gansbaai
Encounter great white sharks face-to-face in their natural habitat in 'Shark Alley' near Dyer Island, under the supervision of expert marine biologists. South Africa offers some of the world's best great white shark encounters with strong populations.
Private Sunset Cruise with Dolphins, Cape Town
Sail from the V&A Waterfront on a private catamaran at sunset with Table Mountain as your backdrop, frequently encountering seals, dolphins, and whales while enjoying premium South African wines and a cheese platter.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Ellerman House Spa
Intimate spa in the exclusive Bantry Bay boutique hotel offering bespoke treatments using Africology products made from indigenous plant ingredients. Set in a serene garden with ocean views, it's considered one of Cape Town's finest spa experiences.
One&Only Spa (Island Spa)
Cape Town's most glamorous spa occupying a private island in the V&A Waterfront marina, accessible only by footbridge from the hotel. Features six treatment rooms, heated indoor pool, hammam, and the exclusive Bamford Haybarn Spa brand.
Singita Wellness Spa
Deep in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, this safari spa offers treatments inspired by African healing traditions, using indigenous plant extracts and essential oils. The open-sided treatment rooms overlook the bush, creating a uniquely immersive wellness experience.
Delaire Graff Spa
Set among the Stellenbosch vineyards with mountain views, this world-class spa offers wine therapy treatments using grape-seed extracts alongside signature Africology massages, hydrotherapy pools, and meditation spaces overlooking the vines.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur-driven Mercedes or BMW from R900-1,800/day ($50-100); Cape Chauffeurs and Ridgeback Executive Transport are the leading services
- Air
- Helicopter transfers between Cape Town and Stellenbosch from $400, charter flights to private game reserves from $800-1,500/person
- Airport
- VIP Meet & Greet service at Cape Town and OR Tambo airports from $150, including fast-track immigration and private lounge access