2026’s most exclusive travel experiences There are places where luxury transcends opulence. Places where luxury is defined by something rarer: immersion, intimacy, and the profound privilege of being in extraordinary places few will ever see. If you’re curating your 2026 travel calendar, here are four journeys well worth considering: 1. Journey to the Seventh Continent
12 Unforgettable Star Beds in Southern Africa From the savannahs of South Africa to Namibia’s silent deserts, Botswana’s wetlands, and Zimbabwe and Zambia’s river valleys, we’ve gathered 12 of the most exceptional star bed experiences. Each one combines exclusivity, comfort, and the rare magic of sleeping under Africa’s stars. Diana slept on a star bed
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The Quiet Safari – Experiencing Wildlife from the Saddle The Waterberg is one of my favourite, lesser-known safari destinations in South Africa. It’s in the Limpopo province, only a three-hour drive from Johannesburg. The landscapes are truly stunning, with dramatic ochre cliffs contrasting with endless views of the dry savannah bushveld. There is something about
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You’ve seen Cape Town. Now experience the Garden Route. Cape Town steals hearts with Table Mountain as its backdrop, vineyards at its doorstep, and its world-famous beaches. However, if you’re planning a trip to the Mother City, you’d be remiss not to venture further east to experience the equally beautiful natural wonderland that unfolds along
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Our family camping adventure to Augrabies Falls and the Kgalagadi National Park I’ve been to almost every National Park in South Africa, including the remote Richtersveld, which was the subject of a prior blog post, but I’ve never visited the Augrabies Falls National Park or the Kgalagadi National Park. I think the reason I have
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In July 2025, experienced safari guide Nick Kleer witnessed a distressing scene in the Serengeti. We believe that true luxury travel is about ethics and impact as much as it is about comfort and exclusivity.
Seychelles is ideal for luxe island escapes, while Madagascar is wild, adventurous, and rich in nature and culture.
Why a safari is the ultimate holiday with your teenager If your teen is 16, you have two more summers of guaranteed family holidays before they finish school. Two more years before university schedules, internships and independence start to pull them in new directions. If you’d like to slow down and savour some of this
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To celebrate my mom’s 75th birthday, we did what we both love best – escaped to the bush to hike among wild animals. The wilderness trail we chose was located in a very remote area of northern Kruger National Park, about a 90-minute drive from Punda Maria camp. It was this aspect of the trail,
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Few places in the world rival South Africa when it comes to pairing exceptional golf with unforgettable travel experiences.
