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Africa Culture

Cultural Gems in Africa

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Cultural Gems in Africa with Elegant Resorts


This vast continent of culture resonates with ethnic diversity. With over fifty nations sharing this ancient land, Africa is a fascinating melting pot of people, sharing a complex history heavily influenced by migration, trade, mining and European settlers. Rich with natural resources, Africa attracts many visitors and has an array of experiences to offer. From the sweeping desert, colourful souks, sacred mosques and ancient medinas of Morocco in the north, and the vast open plains of east Africa, to the stylishly modern cosmopolitan city of Cape Town on the southern coast (and all the mining towns and tribal villages in between), there is a cornucopia of cuisine to sample, art to admire and culture to embrace. Far more than simply a city and safari option for travellers, Africa and its islands boast ancient San Bushman rock art, superb flora and fauna, astonishing wildlife, fascinating historic sites and beautifully remote beaches.

One of the best ways to experience this great land is to journey through it by luxury train or to take a river cruise. Rovos Rail operates a superb service, dedicated to a bygone era and which captures some of the best scenery whilst incorporating some fascinating land experiences. Visit the dramatic Victoria Falls in Zambia, see abandoned mining towns, be guided through the battlefields of Zululand or venture to see the pretty Dutch houses within the manicured vineyards of Franschhoek. Alternatively, take a cruise along the mighty River Nile in the north and see the ancient treasures of Luxor, or perhaps glide along the verdant Okavango Delta in Botswana and photograph the rich birdlife. For those seeking a little more adventure, perhaps fly to Windhoek, in Namibia, for a cultural visit to the remote Himba tribe and photograph its ancient and epic sand dunes, visit a Maasai tribe in Kenya or perhaps even enjoy a horse-safari in Tanzania. There is even the temptation to extend your journey further with a trip to the beautifully remote beaches of Mozambique or Zanzibar – with its fascinating Swahili coastal trading post of Stone Town.

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Amanjena

Amanjena

Marrakech, Morocco

Culture & History Culture & History Romance Romance Golf Golf
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  • Luxury Hotel
  • Safari accessibility for the less adventurously inclined
  • Infinity pool overlooking the Serengeti
  • 60 rooms, 12 suites and 5 villas
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Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti

Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Safari Safari Culture & History Culture & History
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  • Boutique Hotel
  • Fantastically located and immaculately styled boutique hotel
  • Daily cooking lessons in creating authentic Moroccan cuisine
  • 12 rooms and 16 suites
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La Sultana Marrakech

La Sultana Marrakech

Marrakech, Morocco

Culture & History Culture & History
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  • Luxury Lodge
  • A tranquil retreat nestled in Rwanda's rainforest
  • A range of activities that embrace the striking surroundings
  • 22 rooms
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One&Only Nyungwe House

One&Only Nyungwe House

Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda

Hotel Experiences Hotel Experiences Wildlife Encounters Wildlife Encounters
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  • Luxury Lodge
  • 13,500 hectares of unspoiled bushveld to roam
  • Moonlit bush dinners and star-gazing
  • 20 rooms & suites (10 in each lodge)
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Ulusaba Private Game Reserve

Ulusaba Private Game Reserve

Sabi Sand, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Safari Safari Romance Romance
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  • Luxury Lodge
  • An unexpected oasis of luxury in the Namib Desert
  • Visit a village populated by the nomadic Himba tribe
  • 8 riverside meru-style canvas and thatch villas
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Serra Cafema

Serra Cafema

Namib Desert, Namibia

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  • The Royal Portfolio's latest landmark addition in Cape Town
  • An exceptional design hotel combining history and art
  • 28 Rooms and Suites & 1 Penthouse
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The Silo Hotel

The Silo Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

City Highlights City Highlights
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  • Luxury Lodge
  • A stunning new eco-lodge in northern Rwanda
  • Mountain gorilla-trekking and incredible wildlife encounters
  • 6 Luxury Forest Villas
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Bisate Lodge

Bisate Lodge

Volcanoes National Park , Rwanda

Wildlife Encounters Wildlife Encounters
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  • Luxury Lodge
  • The lodge is built just above George Adamson's original camp
  • Open-fronted decks offer amazing views of the plains
  • 9 cottages, 1 honeymoon cottage & a private house
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Elsa's Kopje

Elsa's Kopje

Meru National Park, Kenya

Safari Safari
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  • Luxury Lodge
  • An award-winning Relais & Chateaux lodge by Great Plains
  • Unique tented camp in Kenya with conservation at its heart
  • 5 Tents & Two-Tent Family Suite
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Mara Plains Camp

Mara Plains Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Safari Safari Romance Romance
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  • Boutique Hotel
  • An exclusive, award-winning boutique hotel
  • A luxurious retreat to immerse yourself in
  • 24 Suites and 1 seven-bedroom villa
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Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

Johannesburg, South Africa

City Highlights City Highlights
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  • Luxury Hotel
  • Colonial elegance within an outstanding natural setting
  • All rooms and suites boast views of the Zambezi River
  • 173 rooms and 4 suites
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The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara

The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara

Livingstone, Zambia

Wildlife Encounters Wildlife Encounters
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  • Boutique Hotel
  • The sense of isolation of the lodge adds to the adventure
  • Superb area for hiking, mountain-biking and swimming
  • 16 rooms & suites and 1 Villa
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Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat

Western Cape, South Africa

Wildlife Encounters Wildlife Encounters
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