A South African icon towering 470 feet above the Sandton skyline, the Michelangelo Towers offers panoramic views of the Magaliesberg, the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD), and the Sandton cityscape. The Michelangelo Towers are located in the heart of the Richest Square Mile in South Africa. Guests will find a …

Rough-Luxe is an aesthetic, an artistic style that involves leaving a purposely unfinished look to an interior. Dark woods and clean unobstructed lines are used to leave a few highlights of the design. Here, on the shores of Lake Rutundu in Kenya, the highlights are undoubtedly the gorgeous views from …

South Africa is home to the world’s first-ever dry-dock marina, where guests can stay on any one of five yachts or boats (with one more in the making!) without the pulse of water rushing underneath. Whether you’re prone to seasickness or just longing to channel your inner-pirate personality sans water, …

Built on stilts around prime grazing ground, the Salt Lick Lodge is one tasty proposition. Located in over 9000 square miles of protected terrain covering Western Kenya, the Lodge offers you the chance to view a menagerie of wildlife within a living ecosystem. The lodge has many terraces where you …

Safari meets luxury at the remote Singita Boulders Lodge, deep inside in the Singita Private game reserve. After you landed at the private Singita airstrip, the staff will take you in 10 minutes to the main lodge. The resort is set right next to the Sand River within the Sabi …

Leobo is an award-winning private property that has just recently opened up for travelers. It is owned by an English family; hence it's a one-time opportunity to enjoy their exceptional creation as an exclusive rental. Leobo Private Reserve is set in the Waterberg Game Park, surrounded by a 12000-acre private …

Tucked away in the trees of the Kruger National Park, Singita Sweni Lodge is a private oasis at the edge of the Sweni River. The property lies on a 33,000-acre private land within the national park surrounded by unique flora and fauna in four different eco-zones. The lodge is beautifully …

A visit to Matmata, Tunisia, will take you through both movie history and a cultural introduction to the nomadic people who settled the area. Located about 40 kilometers from the oasis of Gabes, Sidi Driss is set in a rugged, arid environment that was deemed the perfect location for the …

Visitors worldwide have trekked to Africa for centuries to experience a genuine safari trip and observe the continent's amazing wildlife in its natural habitat. The Marakele National Park is among the most popular due to its incredible scenery, diverse wildlife, proximity to Johannesburg, and because it is malaria-free. While the …

Nestled in the heart of Kwazulu-Natal, the accommodations of &Beyond Phinda Homestead offer guests the extraordinary ability to experience the savanna and bush of South Africa from a unique perspective. The understated class and privacy allow you to reconnect with nature and your loved ones, and you encounter the uninhibited …

The Tongabezi Lodge is a premier romantic destination situated upstream of one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders, Victoria Falls. This privately owned resort prides itself on warm hospitality and your choice of exclusive cottages from where you can immerse yourself in the wonder of your surroundings. In addition …

First opened in 1969, the Ark Kenya offers guests a truly rare experience to observe wildlife since it is situated inside the Aberdare National Park. What distinguishes this gaming lodge from the competition is the conceptual reversal of safari tours and game drives. The hotel overlooks the Yasabara waterhole with …

The Kulala Desert Lodge is surrounded by the iconic red sand dunes of the Sossusvlei in the heart of the Namib Desert. Situated on the private 37,000 hectares Kulala Wilderness Reserve, guests can enjoy unmatched desert luxury as they take in the spectacular views of the Namib-Naukluft dune sea, mountain …

The “andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge” is located on a private concession of the Okavango Delta. It is a magnificent property that offers 12 private suites with plunge pools, fireplaces, and private outdoor showers. The elevated suites are also kept cool by the babbling brook that traverses Sandibe. The hotel …

Originally built as a British prison in 1859, the Protea Breakwater Lodge has been fully restored to feature contemporary rooms with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the bay. Guests can enjoy the modern comfort and affordable accommodations while staying right next to Cape Town’s Waterfront V&A. Just beyond your …

If you are ever in Botswana, Sanctuary Baines Camp is definitely high on the list of places you must stay at before you leave. It is a small camp with big appeal. The site only houses 5 luxury suites which helps you retain an element of privacy, and there is …

Kruger National Park in South Africa is home to the Lion Sands Game Reserve. This property offers traditional hotel-style suites at the Ivory Lodge which is fully equipped with modern amenities and luxury. If you are looking for a more natural and unique experience, however, what you really want is …

In the heart of Marrakesh, Morocco, is the Riad Farnatchi Hotel. It houses nine luxurious suites furnished with locally sourced, handmade beds and draped in high-quality Egyptian cotton sheets. In addition, the rooms are fully loaded with all the modern amenities you could ever need. This 5-star boutique hotel also …

Located on Pemba Island in Zanzibar, The Manta Resort has a remarkable jewel in its crown of luxury, an [underwater sea room](https://www.uniqhotels.com/underwater-hotels). It’s part of an ingenious floating structure. There are three levels. The landing deck is where the boat drops you off and the location of the lounge and …

The La Mamounia Marrakech is truly a luxurious hotel that has aged remarkably, even 90 years after its creation. The La Mamounia Park is covered in greenery and gives you 20 acres of garden backdrop with fruit trees, flowers, and even olive trees. Meanwhile, the in-house luxuries have won multiple …