Best of Southern Africa

Rooms: 182Rating: Type: HotelSpoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, French, GermanSpecial Interests: Leisure, RelaxationLocation: South Africa

Discover untold luxury and regal comfort ... the 5-star Peermont D'oreale Grande hotel at Emperors Palace is conveniently located next to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The hotel features 182 beautifully designed and impeccably appointed rooms and suites that are fitted with plush, state-of-the-art indulgences. The hotel’s comfort levels are enhanced by superior levels of service and guest relations, as well as international language and culture proficiencies, while the Club Floor and Lounge offers a full bouquet of personal and concierge services dedicated to the discerning business traveller. A complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport is available. Dine in the newly-styled Aurelia’s restaurant, indulge your senses at Octavia’s Sensorium Day Spa or sip a cocktail while watching the African sunset at Neptune’s Pool Bar at the spectacular pool terrace with its Roman water fountain cascading into clear waters.

Rooms: 5Type: Safari LodgeSpecial Interests: Birding, Nature, WildlifeLocation: Botswana

On the same island as its sister camp, Chitabe Lediba is a smaller, more intimate destination for small groups and families. Views over the “lediba” – a former lagoon that is now a waterhole – give the opportunity to watch the daily animal traffic. Beyond the camp, Okavango and Kalahari landscapes meet to form rich habitats.

Of the five guest tents, two are specially designed for families. Each is decorated in a unique, inviting style, while mealtimes in the intimate dining area (with its views across the floodplains) lend themselves to recounting tales of game drives and nature walks.

INSIDER'S TIP: Scan the bushveld during your evening drive for nocturnal mammals such as civet, genet, bushbabies, owls and leopard.

Rooms: 5Type: Safari LodgeSpecial Interests: Birding, Nature, WildlifeLocation: Botswana

On the same island as its sister camp, Chitabe Lediba is a smaller, more intimate destination for small groups and families. Views over the “lediba” – a former lagoon that is now a waterhole – give the opportunity to watch the daily animal traffic. Beyond the camp, Okavango and Kalahari landscapes meet to form rich habitats.

Of the five guest tents, two are specially designed for families. Each is decorated in a unique, inviting style, while mealtimes in the intimate dining area (with its views across the floodplains) lend themselves to recounting tales of game drives and nature walks.

INSIDER'S TIP: Scan the bushveld during your evening drive for nocturnal mammals such as civet, genet, bushbabies, owls and leopard.

Rooms: 5Type: Safari LodgeSpecial Interests: Birding, Nature, WildlifeLocation: Botswana

On the same island as its sister camp, Chitabe Lediba is a smaller, more intimate destination for small groups and families. Views over the “lediba” – a former lagoon that is now a waterhole – give the opportunity to watch the daily animal traffic. Beyond the camp, Okavango and Kalahari landscapes meet to form rich habitats.

Of the five guest tents, two are specially designed for families. Each is decorated in a unique, inviting style, while mealtimes in the intimate dining area (with its views across the floodplains) lend themselves to recounting tales of game drives and nature walks.

INSIDER'S TIP: Scan the bushveld during your evening drive for nocturnal mammals such as civet, genet, bushbabies, owls and leopard.

Rooms: 8Type: Safari LodgeSpecial Interests: Birding, Nature, WildlifeLocation: Botswana

Mombo Camp, on Mombo Island just off the northern tip of Chief’s Island, is built under large shady trees and overlooks a wonderful floodplain teeming with wildlife.

Accommodation comprises eight spacious suites raised off the ground, all built to maximise the vistas over the plains. Each tent is elegantly furnished, complete with en-suite bathroom, a dressing area, indoor and outdoor showers, as well as a bathtub that creates a sense of indulgence. The expanded deck includes a sala and plunge pool.

A large living and dining area looks out over that same view, while Mombo’s famous traditional dinners are hosted in the nearby boma. Mombo shares a Safari Boutique, spa, gym and lap pool with Little Mombo. Large concentrations of plains game often occur in front of camp; you may see a variety of animals without even leaving the veranda.

Track the weather at Mombo via the camp’s weather station at https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/IOKAVA1

INSIDER'S TIP: Arguably the best big game viewing in all of Africa with a bountiful hunting ground for large prides of lion and leopard.