South Africa has a lot to offer, including direct flights and little time difference for those travelling from Europe. In November my sister and I enjoyed deeply memorable stays in sensational 5 star hotels and extraordinary nature reserves that should perhaps have remained a secret. However, when things are that good, you can’t help but shout about them. The following pages give more than a good excuse to visit South Africa; in some instances they offer a genuine reason. The Real Pride of Africa is not about lions, although we did encounter some prize specimens on this trip. This exclusive ‘pride’ includes a selection of South Africa’s finest, where beauty penetrates way beyond the eye. This land’s extraordinary variety offers striking contrasts: from ocean to bush... and beyond.

Sophie Marchant
Luxury Explorer’s Travel Editor
www.luxuryexplorer.com