Nairobi Serena Hotel
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Nairobi Serena Hotel is considered one of the finest hotels in Nairobi, set in lush tropical gardens with panoramic views of the city’s Central Park and the sparkling downtown skyline. Despite its central location, the hotel offers a serene setting amid the bustle of one of Africa’s most dynamic cites. Relax and enjoy all the comforts of home, including satellite TV, a minibar, safe, and more. Hotel amenities include five restaurants and lounges, an outdoor pool, fitness center, and a spa.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
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Masai Mara National Park, Kenya
Mara Serena Safari Lodge invites you to a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and 5-star amenities. As the only safari lodge in the famed Mara Triangle, it offers a setting and views matched by few other hotels in the world. Rooms are inspired by the local Maasai heritage and surrounding natural splendor, and merge Africa’s untamed beauty with modern sophistication. Each room has its own private balcony with sweeping river and savannah views.
Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp Western Serengeti
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Escape to the Africa of legend and myth at this luxury tented safari camp in the Serengeti’s famous Western Corridor. Styled to replicate legendary hunting camps, Kirawira Serena Camp welcomes you to a destination where unforgettable safari adventures are complemented by professional service and 5-star amenities. The splendidly appointed tents are raised on timber platforms and steeped in Edwardian charm. Exquisite bathrooms feature carved mahogany furniture and tiled floors. As an added luxury, enjoy the personal attention of your very own valet.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
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Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge blends the indescribable beauty and magnitude of the Ngorongoro Crater with unparalleled standards for comfort and service. Clinging to the crater rim beneath a cloak of native vines, the lodge is seamlessly entwined with the landscape. Each room has a private stone balcony opening onto the blue-green vastness of the crater floor below. Interiors feature brass lamps, embossed leather headboards, wildwood mirrors, Maasai carvings, and stylized cave paintings. Your experience is enhanced with Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
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Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
Standing high on a bluff above the flamingo-frosted expanse of Lake Manyara, the Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge commands panoramic views across the Great Rift Valley. The lake is home to over 300 migratory birds, and the lodge has been designed to mimic this extraordinary birdlife. Architectural motifs feature swooping avian curves and vibrant wall frescoes depict the intricacy of bird migratory patterns.
Rooms are in double-story, cliffside “rondavels” to allow for incredible views, and each room has its own veranda.
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
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Amboseli National Park, Kenya
The Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is framed against the glorious Mt Kilimanjaro and patrolled by vast herds of elephants. This very traditional yet supremely luxurious lodge is the safari destination of a lifetime.
The rooms, each with an uninterrupted view over the ever-changing African plains, are decorated in a traditional Maasai theme. Enjoy a swim in the palm-shaded pool, relax on the natural timber game viewing decks, and sip a drink looking out over a water hole for African wildlife.
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
The luxury Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa was built around an 800-year-old baobab tree on the banks of the Chobe River. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature tea/coffee-making stations, satellite TV, a mini bar, hairdryer, mosquito nets, and electric insect repellants. Savor delectable African cuisine at the on-site restaurant, sip a cocktail at Savuti Bar, or grab a snack at the Boma Terrace. After a day of game viewing, retreat to the swimming pool that seems to disappear into the Chobe landscape. For a truly unique experience, visit the resort’s salon — located in a treehouse.
Iganyana Tented Camp
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Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
With its unique combination of adventure and luxury, Iganyana Tented Camp safari lodge is as authentic as it gets, but makes no compromise on comfort. In a private concession, a few minutes from Hwange National Park, the rest of the world feels far away as you connect to the enchantment of the African bush. Spacious, custom-made safari tents feature air-conditioning and en suite bathrooms. Spend your days enjoying safari activities, watch the sunset while soaking in the outdoor swimming pool, and relish evenings around the fire pit and watering hole that's well-frequented by elephants.
The Wallow, Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
This new Vantage-exclusive safari lodge is on a private concession inside Victoria Falls National Park. Enjoy sumptuous soft furnishings, glass-fronted, air-conditioned tented suites with bespoke toiletries, soft bathrobes, hair dryer, tea/coffee station, and your own private wooden deck. Tables laid with white linen and lit with candlelight add a touch of romance to The Wallow’s dining terrace. The nearby mud wallow, after which it’s named, is frequented by elephants from Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, a Vantage Cares Initiative, and we’ll be able to watch them enjoy a mud bath.
Lions Rock Rapids Camp
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Kruger National Park, South Africa
A serene safari lodge close to Kruger National Park, Lions Rock Rapids Camp offers a convenient location and an off-the-beaten-path experience combined with pure comfort. Each of the 21 safari tents has luxurious amenities, en suite bathrooms and private patios. With its restful setting on the banks of the Sabie River, nature is the star. View the peaceful river from your patio, stroll on the grounds to spot the prodigious birdlife, enjoy a meal by star and candlelight in the riverside boma, or sip a drink while listening to the sounds of the African night.
Hilton Sandton
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Johannesburg, South Africa
We’ve selected the favorite luxury hotel of international visitors to Johannesburg for your special adventure. Located in the heart of the exclusive Sandton district in the city’s northern suburbs, the
Hilton Sandton is the epitome of style and timeless hospitality. From the superb rooms furnished in understated luxury, to the top-notch restaurant and well-equipped fitness center, this is a hotel that will provide the perfect respite after a day of exploring. While you’re here, be sure to take in the African sunset while enjoying a cocktail on the hotel’s upper level San Deck.
The Cullinan Hotel
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Cape Town, South Africa
Elegant and stylish, the Superior First Class Cullinan Hotel is located in the most sought-after part of the city, packed with restaurants, bars, shopping, and museums. The hotel offers a free shuttle to the celebrated V&A Waterfront, just a few minutes away. Rooms are tastefully furnished and designed for maximum comfort, incorporating world-class amenities with contemporary emphasis. Guests have access to a host of services and facilities, including great dining, a fully equipped fitness center, outdoor heated pool, and world-class boutique spa.
