What makes a hotel the best? Is it location, services, fine dining or a combination of these aspects? Everyone has their own reasons for selecting where they choose to spend time, so it’s largely a matter of opinion.
However, the Condé Nast Traveler list of best hotels in Africa is regarded as the yardstick by which hotels are measured worldwide. These are some of the noteworthy southern African destinations that have made the spotlight this year.
Victoria Falls Hotel
This grand old lady has been a favorite of travelers to Zimbabwe for decades, and the manager and staff of this classic hotel are still making the magic happen. Despite difficult circumstances Victoria Falls has managed to outshine competition from a host of shiny new developments in the area.
After all this time, the hotel is always fully booked months in advance. Perhaps it’s the colonial feel of the place, the outstanding friendliness of the employees or the fact that there’s always an abundance of water on the Zimbabwe side of the Falls, despite rumors to the contrary.
Victoria Falls Hotel is perfectly placed to take advantage of all the Falls’ thrilling adventures, amazing New Year’s celebrations and sightseeing opportunities. It’s also just a few hours away for day trips to Hwange National Park and Botswana’s Chobe National Park.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Wilderness Camp
Namibia has made the list for the first time thanks to the brand new Hoanib Skeleton Coast wilderness camp, once believed to be on the shortlist for Prince Harry and Megan’s honeymoon.
This extraordinary offering manages to deliver exceptional luxury in the heart of one of the world’s most desolate destinations. The game viewing is exceptional with a chance to see extraordinarily well adapted plants and animals including some of the planet’s rarest lions and elephants, fur seals, Hartman’s zebras and graceful oryx.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast offers a unique look into a world where survival of the fittest is a stark reality, and packages it into something everyone can relate to.
Some of the other southern African destinations that scored top points were:
- Mombo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Ellerman House in Cape Town
- &Beyond Benguerra Island, Mozambique
- One&Only Le Saint Geran in Mauritius
There’s a good chance that bucket lists all over the world are being hastily rewritten after this long-awaited announcement. Which one of these will you choose?
Whichever of these wonderful destinations tickle your fancy, our southern Africa safari experts can arrange it all for you. Get in touch today.
