On the website of the 5* luxury boutique hotel “Lanzerac Hotel & Spa” on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, in the middle of one of the most beautiful wine-growing regions in South Africa. you can now take a virtual tour of the hotel, winery and spa.

At Mateya Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve, guests can now benefit from a Stay 3 – Pay 2 Special. For a 3-night stay between April 1st and August 31th, 2023, only 2 nights will be charged (subject to availability, cannot be combined with other specials).

From 9th to 11th May 2023 the INDABA will take place again in Durban, again in a much larger format than last year. Many of our partners are local and would be happy to meet you for a chat, please feel free to contact our office to arrange an appointment.

In May 2023, Natural Selection will open “Duke’s East”, a small sister camp to “Duke’s Camp” in the game-rich and water-rich private concession “NG12” in the northern Okavango Delta, Botswana.

The well-known safari resort of the O&L Leisure hotel group with 114 rooms was reopened on March 6, 2023 after extensive renovation work. In the first phase, all public areas of the complex were rebuilt: from the main building with check-in, to the restaurant, bar, pool with pool bar and lounge, conference rooms and more. In the 2nd phase, a unique “Sky-Boma” is now being built, watch this space.

The small boutique lodge “Konkamoya” in Kafue National Park, Zambia, was also renovated last year. After the construction of the 4 guest tents in 2020, owner Andrea Porro also rebuilt the “Lapa” with restaurant, lounge bar and infinity pool last year.

The exclusive Mateya Safari Lodge in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve has published attractive specials for 2023.

During the period January 10 – December 15, 2023, the lodge offers either free Federal Air flights from/to JNB for stays of 4 nights or more, a free night special 5=4, a 50% honeymoon discount for the bride or groom or a discount of 10 % per night when booking the entire lodge exclusively (offers cannot be combined).

Rare Earth Retreats – free night specials 2023

Rare Earth Retreats again offer their  popular free night specials throughout 2023, from 15. January until 14. December 2023:
A 4=3 for their 4 safari lodges in the Welgevonden Game Reserve and northern Kruger as well as a 3=2 for their luxury boutique hotel “The Old Rectory” and “Rare Earth Country House” in and near Plettenberg Bay – don’t miss it.

O&L Leisure Hotels & Lodges have launched a special for the Chobe Water Villas for stays up to 31st March 2023. Located on the north bank, on the Namibian side of the Chobe River in the eastern Caprivi Strip, these luxury villas await you for an unforgettable stay of 3 nights for the price of 2 (subject to space available).

There is no better place on earth to experience Yoga than in the heart of the African Wilderness. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned Yogi, this experience will bring you close to nature and relax your mind, body and spirit. The combination of Yoga, safari, bush walks and spa treatments align perfectly with amazing meals, prepared with seasonal local produce by your private chef.