Here at LUXE Global, we try to find the luxury hidden gems around the globe. There are the obvious highlights that we all know about around Europe, and the greater regions of Asia. However, there is one continent that we feel often gets overlooked.
Our writers have put together the best luxury destinations that Africa has to offer from the LUXE Global Portfolio.
1. Cheetah Plains, Sabi Sabi
Cheetah Plains has partnered with some of the world’s pre-eminent minds in the renewable energy field to provide clean energy solutions that drive both the hospitality and safari experience. The guest accommodation is ‘off the grid’, harnessing the power of solar to provide a reliable, renewable energy source. The twice-daily game drives are led by expert safari guide and tracker teams and taken in the innovative Electric Land Cruiser Safari Vehicles. This bold advance toward zero-emission game viewing is what drives the sustainable safari experience at Cheetah Plains.
A complete hospitality team consisting of an accomplished host, private chef, spa therapist as well as best-in-class field guide and tracker team, are dedicated to guests Plains House villa for the duration of their stay. Together, this talented group of professionals deliver a luxury safari experience of the highest standard, tailored to guests’ individual preferences.
2. Royal Zambezi Lodge, Zambia
This family-owned and managed safari lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary luxury, simplistic style, and extreme comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience.
Guests are provided with a private guide, vehicle, and boat throughout their stay, and it is both family and solo-traveler friendly. It is located on 3km’s of river frontage on the banks of the Zambezi River, overlooking Mana Pools National Park. Based only 5 minutes drive from the private Royal Airstrip on the GMA, the location provides the best of both worlds.
Choose activities into the Lower Zambezi National Park (a 15-minute game drive or boat cruise from the lodge) or the GMA, which doesn’t incur any national parks fees. The award-winning Royal Zambezi Bush Spa draws its inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding the lodge and is one of Zambia’s only bush spas. Its minimalist design exudes an air of complete balance, peace, and tranquility, offering the ultimate refuge to restore the mind, body, and spirit.
3. Hotel Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia, Democratic Republic of Congo
The Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia is an elegant and modern hotel with 197 comfortable rooms to offer travelers a luxury experience in Lubumbashi. Ideally located on the shores of Lake Tshombe, in the heart of a park of 9 hectares the hotel is the perfect setting for business dinners or for a simple moment of relaxation around the pool.
4. Healing Earth Spa at GOLD, Zanzibar
Situated in gorgeous Zanzibar, guests are surrounded by nature and can indulge in tropical paradise and enjoy a breath-taking view of golden sunsets. Guests can select an incredible array of pampering options including holistic journeys with raw ingredients, massage rituals that will relax, de-stress and revitalize muscles, as well as facial ceremonies to stimulate, hydrate and balance the skin.
Experience some of Healing Earth's bespoke, signature treatments to truly feel restored, rejuvenated and revived as you are lulled into a state of utter bliss and relaxation.
5. Mawimbi Seafood Restaurant, Nairobi
Sectioned into four spaces, each section provides a unique feel yet flows through each other seamlessly giving off a tropical journey experience with opulent class and elegance. With heavy emphasis on fine seafood cuisine, it is playfully fused with our world class bar crafting bespoke cocktails that are served in unconventional ways.
The tides from the Indian ocean bring the freshest catch that is elaborately prepared, converting seafood into works of art on the table, delighting the taste buds in every way imaginable with every bite. The architecture and decor capture the spirit of the sea with the waves imparted on the ceiling of the restaurant. This tropical paradise would not be complete without our hospitality that leverages ambiance, service and products to deliver the one of a kind Mawimbi experience while accentuating our motto, “The Best Seafood in The World”.
