Cluster of residences Kisawa Santuary feels like the kind of place generative AI might dream up if asked to envision an exclusive eco-luxury retreat: biophilic architecture set on a remote, palm-fringed island, encircled by a swirl of powder-white sands and crystal-clear azure waters. But Kisawa isn’t a fantasy—it’s real. Luxury resort & boutique beach escape Front door This luxury boutique hotel is a 300-hectare sanctuary of forest, beach and sand dunes, located on the southern tip of Benguerra Island, which is situated 14 kilometres off Mozambique, on the Eastern coast of Africa. Part of the Bazaruto Archipelago, the neighbouring National…
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Tucked away in the leafy suburb of Lang’ata on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, Giraffe Manor is more than just a luxury boutique hotel — it is a storybook come to life. With its ivy-covered façade, elegant 1930s architecture, and a charming blend of colonial romance and African wilderness, the manor stands as one of the most iconic and Instagrammed destinations in the world. But its true magic lies not just in its aesthetics — it’s in its unforgettable residents: a tower of endangered Rothschild giraffes that roam the grounds freely. From the moment you arrive at Giraffe Manor, you’re…
In 2017, Senegalese entrepreneur Souadou Niang opened Palms Luxury Boutique Hotel in Dakar, Senegal – her own five-star boutique hotel with 60 employees. Her backstory is inspiring: behind this amazing accomplishment lies a story of an African woman who started out as a hotel service person in the US. From Cleaner to Hotelier: The Inspiring Journey of Souadou Niang Luxury Hotel Owner in Dakar Senegal : Souadou Niang is founder of the Palms Luxury Boutique Hotel, staffed predominantly by women. “Women are born managers,” she emphasised, determined to showcase African women’s capabilities in high-end hospitality Born and raised in Dakar, Senegal,…
The Silo is a sanctuary in the city of Cape Town, celebrating art, style, and design. This architectural masterpiece towers above the V&A Waterfront and is defined by its shimmering pillowed-glass windows which offer panoramic views stretching from Table Mountain to the Table Bay harbour. This luxury accommodation occupies six floors above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) which houses Africa’s largest collection of contemporary African art. Meticulously selected by the owner of The Royal Portfolio and avid art enthusiast, Liz Biden, The Silo Hotel’s art collection houses some of Africa’s most talented, emerging, and eminent contemporary artists…
An old train has been transformed into an incredible luxury hotel, located in Skukuza within Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge is an elevated personal sanctuary – a hotel set aboard a newly refurbished train, and perfectly combining Africa’s most breathtaking natural splendours with well-deserved luxuries. Permanently stationed on the historically-rich Selati Bridge (above the Sabie River), Kruger Shalati offers unique luxury accommodation within a creatively re-modeled train. The hotel offers 31 rooms, consisting of 24 Train Carriage Suites and 7 Bridge…
A culinary odyssey: The Vivo Restaurant has become the destination in Cotonou for epicureans in search of the new and the uncommon. Enjoy a rich and surprising taste experience, with updated interpretations of international dishes enhanced by authentic local flavours The Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa has opened in the Republic of Bénin, offering a cocoon of elegance in the heart of the country’s largest city, Cotonou. Facing the beach and the ocean beyond, this 5-star hotel invites you to bask in refinement and absolute wellbeing, where each experience is designed to delight the senses. 📸Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel…
Overlooking the Thamalakane River in Maun (Botswana), Grays Eden introduces the first luxury boutique hotel experience to Maun. The hotel features vast verandas overlooking grassy lawns and the river itself, welcoming guests to its northern Botswana safari experience. Guests can enjoy comfortable and luxurious accommodations in five distinctive villas and seven charming cottages. The facility’s resident head chef crafts exquisite culinary delights, paired with superb wines, to enhance every visitor’s stay. Grays Eden provides the perfect retreat to unwind and acclimate, whether visitors are preparing for or returning from a safari adventure, or a business trip in Maun. Numeris Média…
Miavana by Time + Tide There is nowhere in the world like Miavana, there is no luxury, no beauty, no tranquility, no thrill to equal this blue haven. Madagascar, the fourth biggest island on earth, has been called the land in a forgotten sea, with a number of small peripheral islands off its coastline. With an unparalleled mixture of endemic wildlife and plant species in a variety of habitats from forest to reefs, Madagascar truly is one of the greatest biodiversity regions on earth. Now, step inside Miavana beach resort and experience true Malgache hospitality. Located on a secluded private island…
Welcome to Jannah, the latest hospitality project of Kenyan designer-hotelier Anna Trzebinski, who has incorporated old village buildings and outdoor spaces into one innovative “constellation hotel” – located in the former fishing village of Shela, on the Island of Lamu. Jannah—now the highest building on the skyline—features Gaudí-esque curved windows and a vertiginous staircase tower, which connects the bedrooms to the penthouse and communal roof terrace. The Swahili-chic décor is punctuated with touches of glamour, and terraces overlook the wooden dhows on the bay—three of which are at the disposal of Jannah guests. Jannah owns a canopied and cushioned barge,…
Molori Mashuma is a world-class, luxury tented camp located on a private concession in the pristine and untouched wilderness of Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe – a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Zimbabwe. Offering the well-heeled adventurer a truly immersive and authentic African safari experience in one of Africa’s most spectacular ecosystems, this luxury camp is situated on the banks of Mashuma Pan, and has six beautifully appointed tented suites, each with a private deck, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. Two villa-style tented suites comfortably accommodate up to four adults and include a private pool. Molori Mashuma was listed…