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The walled garden and pool at AtholPlace Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, shot in the early evening

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AtholPlace Hotel and Villa in Sandton, Johannesburg: our review

We spent a night at AtholPlace Hotel and Villa in Sandton, and it turned out to be a far better start to a safari trip than we expected.

Sian Loehrer

Guests at a bush drinks stop in the Kapama Private Game Reserve at golden hour, drinks in hand with open savannah behind them

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Kapama Karula: our review of the Greater Kruger's flagship lodge

Kapama Karula is the flagship lodge in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, positioned on the Klaserie River with its own airstrip, 12 villas, and serious Big Five game viewing.

Sian Loehrer

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge exterior patio with pool in the Sabi Sand

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Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge: our review

Our honest take on Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, the architecturally remarkable, art-filled camp buried in a Sabi Sand hillside.

Sian Loehrer

Madikwe Safari Lodge is set on a ridge above the open plains of Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Province

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Madikwe Safari Lodge: our review

We spent time at Madikwe Safari Lodge in South Africa's malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Here is what the lodge does well, who it suits, and why the conservation story matters.

Sian Loehrer

Aerial view of Mont Rochelle hotel and vineyards in the Franschhoek valley with mountain backdrop

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Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyard: our review

We spent a few days at Mont Rochelle in Franschhoek. Here's an honest account of the rooms, food, wine, and what makes this Richard Branson property worth the detour.

Sian Loehrer

Waterside at Royal Malewane: our review

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Waterside at Royal Malewane: our review

Our honest review of Waterside at Royal Malewane. Six bold suites, outstanding guiding, exceptional dining in the Greater Kruger.

Sian Loehrer

Aerial view of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve fynbos hillside with the Atlantic Ocean in the background near Hermanus, South Africa

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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve: our review

Our first-hand review of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, the Cape fynbos property near Hermanus that trades Big 5 for whales, sharks, and ancient Milkwood forest.

Sian Loehrer

The Silo Hotel exterior on Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, its bulging pillowed glass windows catching the late afternoon light

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The Silo Hotel Cape Town: a review

A converted 1924 grain silo above Zeitz MOCAA, The Silo Hotel is one of the most architecturally striking places to stay in South Africa.

Sian Loehrer

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