Southern Africa
South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia: Cape Town, the Okavango Delta, desert dunes and Victoria Falls.
35 hotels · 39 specialists, all inside Southern Africa
Where to stay in Southern Africa
35 hotels your trip designer can book, our pick first
Our pickTaj Cape Town★ 4.6 Tripadvisor · 5-star · Forbes Travel Guide recommendedCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa›
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town5-star · 2 MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Travel Guide 5 starsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa›
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel5-star · 2 MICHELIN KeysW Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa›
One&Only Cape Town5-star · 1 MICHELIN Key · Forbes Travel Guide 4 starsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa›
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa5-starCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa›
ExceptionalJabulani Safari | Relais & Châteaux★ 5.0 Tripadvisor · 5-star · 2 MICHELIN KeysKruger National Park, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa›More in Kruger National Park →
ExceptionalTintswalo Safari★ 5.0 Tripadvisor · 5-starManyeleti Reserve, Bushbuckridge, South Africa›More in Kruger National Park →
Royal Malewane★ 4.9 Tripadvisor · 5-star · 3 MICHELIN KeysHoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa›More in Kruger National Park →
Singita - Singita Kruger National Park★ 5.0 Tripadvisor · 5-starKruger National Park, South Africa›More in Kruger National Park →
Monwana Game Lodge★ 5.0 Tripadvisor · 5-starThornybush Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa›More in Kruger National Park →
ExceptionalVictoria Falls River Lodge★ 4.9 Tripadvisor · 5-starZambezi National Park, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe›
Kateka Wellness Sanctuary★ 5.0 TripadvisorHoedspruit, 1380, South Africa›More in Kruger National Park →
Ellerman House★ 4.9 Tripadvisor · 5-starCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa›
La Residence★ 4.9 Tripadvisor · 5-starElandskloof Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa›
Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa★ 4.7 Tripadvisor · 4-star · 3 MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Travel Guide 5 starsHelshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa›
ExceptionalCape Cadogan Boutique Hotel★ 4.7 Tripadvisor · 5-star5 Upper Union Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa›
The Cellars-Hohenort★ 4.6 Tripadvisor · 5-star · 1 MICHELIN Key · Forbes Travel Guide 4 stars93 Brommersvlei Road, Cape Town, 07806, South Africa›
Colona Castle★ 4.7 Tripadvisor · 5-starCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa›
The Marine Hermanus★ 4.6 Tripadvisor · 5-starMain Road, Hermanus, 07200, South Africa›
The Silo Hotel★ 4.6 Tripadvisor · 5-star · 1 MICHELIN Key · Forbes Travel Guide 4 starsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa›
Zannier Sonop5-star · 3 MICHELIN KeysSonop Farm, Karas Region, Namibia›
Zannier Omaanda5-star · 2 MICHELIN KeysWindhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia›
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel5-star · 2 MICHELIN KeysNakavango Estate, Ursula Road, Victoria Falls, 00000, Zimbabwe›
Leeu Estates5-star · 1 MICHELIN Key · Forbes Travel Guide recommendedDassenberg Road 1, Franschhoek, 07690, South Africa›
Leeu House5-star · 1 MICHELIN Key12 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa›
Le Quartier Francais5-star · 1 MICHELIN KeyCorner Of Berg And Wilhelmina Street, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa›
Lion Sands River Lodge5-star · 1 MICHELIN KeySabie Park, South Africa›
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG5-starQuay 6, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa›
Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard5-starFranschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa›
Babylonstoren5-starKlapmuts - Simondium Road, Simondium, 7670, South Africa›
Sterrekopje Farm5-starExcelsior Road, Franschhoek, 7680, South Africa›
Belmond Safaris5-starMaun, Ngamiland, Botswana›
Savute Elephant Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana5-starSavute Elephant Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana›
Matetsi Victoria Falls5-starMatetsi Private Game Reserve, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe›
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve4-starKruger National Park, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa›Partner hotels booked through Fora Travel, listed here only when the hotel itself is inside Southern Africa. Ratings and recognition as listed by the hotel's programs. Availability and perks are confirmed at booking.
Specialists
Local experts who plan Southern Africa
Luxury
Journeysmiths★ 4.9 Trustpilot+
Every itinerary is thoughtfully curated around each traveller's interests, style and aspirations, combining over 20 years of destination expertise, first-hand insight and trusted local relationships to create distinctive travel experiences that feel both effortless and deeply personal.
- Guest rating 4.9/5 from 195 reviews on Trustpilot
Micato Safaris★ 4.8 Tripadvisor+
Voted the World's Best Safari Outfitter by Travel + Leisure an unprecedented ten times, family-owned and operated Micato Safaris has specialized in creating seamless luxury journeys throughout Africa and India for more than 60 years. Every Micato safari is led by a dedicated Micato Safari Director who accompanies guests throughout their journey, managing every detail and ensuring a seamless experience from arrival to departure. Our on-the-ground teams work exclusively for Micato, giving us an exceptional level of quality control and consistency. Guests have access to a 24/7 concierge team and
- Guest rating 4.8/5 from 150 reviews on Tripadvisor
Wilderness Destinations★ 4.7 RatingFacts+
Apart from owning its own luxury safari camps across Southern and East Africa, Wilderness is also a fully-fledged DMC - booking both Wilderness camps and many other third party properties. A key differentiator for Wilderness DMC is that it also has its own various Touring divisions in major tourist hubs like Cape Town, Windhoek, Victoria Falls region, Kigali, Nairobi, and Arusha. Wilderness also has its own “bush airline”, called Wilderness Air, which connects our guests to the wilderness areas of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Kenya. This allows us to have a privilege of curating and managin
- Guest rating 4.7/5 from 68 reviews on RatingFacts
Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) Private Jet Journeys★ 4.5 Trustpilot+
Abercrombie & Kent, a global leader in luxury travel since 1962, offers world-class private jet experiences designed for the most discerning travelers. These exclusive journeys are considered the crème de la crème of A&K, combining A&K's signature insider access, curated cultural encounters, and seamless logistics with the comfort and privacy of chartered aircraft.
- Guest rating 4.5/5 from 738 reviews on Trustpilot
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Natural Habitat Adventures★ 4.9 Trustpilot+
At Natural Habitat Adventures, we believe we have a crucial responsibility to help protect our natural world, and that conservation and exploration go hand in hand. Since 1985, Nat Hab has delivered life-enhancing nature and wildlife experiences to small groups of passionate explorers. We combine an innovative approach to travel, personal attention to detail, and industry-leading sustainability practices to provide intimate encounters with Earth's wildest places. Our mission is conservation through exploration—protecting our planet by inspiring travelers, supporting local communities and boldl
- Guest rating 4.9/5 from 2,504 reviews on Trustpilot
Extraordinary Journeys★ 4.9 SafariBookings+
Extraordinary Journeys is a destination specialist designing custom luxury trips across Africa, Asia, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East. A mother and daughter founded the company over 16 years ago and we've stayed small on purpose. Your client stays yours. We get on the call before the quote, not after, because the right questions are how you find the right places. Is this a first safari or a fourth. How much driving will this family actually tolerate. Who needs pushing, and who needs reassuring. From there we carry it. Itinerary design, quoting, white-labeled material
- Guest rating 4.9/5 from 35 reviews on SafariBookings
Goway★ 4.8 Trustpilot+
Family-owned FIT and custom tour operator — 115+ countries across all 7 continents. All itineraries custom-built by dedicated Destination Specialists with firsthand regional knowledge. Mid-to-upper price range; 4- and 5-star product focus.
- Guest rating 4.8/5 from 5,136 reviews on Trustpilot
African Travel, Inc.★ 4.8 Feefo+
Our experiences include custom tailor-made safaris for independent travel adventures, escorted vacations and locally hosted small group journeys.
- Guest rating 4.8/5 from 168 reviews on Feefo
Giltedge Travel★ 4.8 SafariBookings+
- Guest rating 4.8/5 from 112 reviews on SafariBookings
Backroads★ 4.8 Travelstride+
Abercrombie and Kent (A&K) Southern Africa DMC★ 4.5 Trustpilot+
- Guest rating 4.5/5 from 738 reviews on Trustpilot
andBeyond+
&Beyond is a leading luxury experiential travel company, famous for designing personalized, high-end safaris and tours in Africa, Asia, South America, and Antarctica, blending sublime natural luxury with deep commitments to conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable travel. We strive to leave our world a better place than we found it through our Care of the Land, Wildlife and People, and the delivery of guest experiences that go beyond the expected in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and South America.
Ask about andBeyondManiago Safaris Ltd+
ERM Tours & Safaris+
ERM Tours & Safaris is a destination management company delivering world-class African adventures. Our attention to detail and passion for creating crafted African experiences have enabled us to connect our guests to the spirit of this wonderful continent – creating lasting memories that will forever be in your heart. Allow us to welcome you to this amazing continent we call home.
Ask about ERM Tours & SafarisExeter Safari Company+
Amazing Africa+
Amazing Africa is the perfect DMC for fully tailor-made, luxury tours for Southern and Eastern Africa, including the Indian Ocean Islands - be for FIT, Group tours, MICE and Cruise day excursions, we ensure your clients' travel dreams become a reality! You will have a dedicated sales team, with hands-on support and guidance, and a 24-hour turnaround time.
Ask about Amazing AfricaNziza Hospitality+
Nziza Hospitality is a boutique luxury safari company founded in Kampala and Nairobi, built on a conviction that Africa's wild places have the power to transform lives. Our founder, Bernard Munyanziza, grew up on the boundaries of Queen Elizabeth National Park, raised by the land and mentored by his uncle, one of Uganda's leading zoologists. He entered the safari industry at 16, beginning with camp laundry and inventory at a time when his only capital was an enormous amount of conviction. He worked his way up through every level of the hospitality world, from room steward to cabin builder to s
Ask about Nziza HospitalityPersonal Africa+
Personal Africa are Experiential Specialists, proudly recognized as South Africa's top bespoke luxury DMC. We curate unforgettable journeys across South, Southern, and East Africa, plus the Indian Ocean islands. Driven by passion and innovation, our expert team delivers unique, tailor-made travel experiences. We specialise in all the elements bringing to life the sights, smells, touches, tastes and sounds. We like to think that Personal Africa offers the 6th sense!!
Ask about Personal AfricaUJV - South Africa DMC+
South Africa UJV Southern Africa is a Southern Africa DMC partner, combining a U.S.-based team of destination specialists with a full operational team on the ground throughout the region. From luxury safaris and Cape Town escapes to Victoria Falls, Botswana, Namibia, and Mozambique, the team handles the logistics, relationships, and in-country execution that transform complex itineraries into seamless client experiences.
Ask about UJV - South Africa DMCAbout Africa Co+
Africa, Namibia About Africa Co is a regenerative luxury DMC based in Namibia, curating high-touch safaris, immersive journeys, and exclusive-use retreats across Africa's most soulful landscapes. With a concierge mindset and a deep connection to place, we design bespoke travel that blends allocentric adventure, cultural authenticity, and conscious impact.
Ask about About Africa CoTrans Africa Safaris+
TerraFauna Journeys+
TerraFauna Journeys is a luxury DMC redefining what luxury means — access over excess — crafting small-group and bespoke journeys that place travelers inside the world's most extraordinary indigenous cultures and conservation efforts. Our itineraries are designed with the same meticulous attention to detail, elevated service, and seamless execution that discerning travelers expect, simply directed toward experiences of genuine depth and meaning.
Ask about TerraFauna JourneysTour D'Afrique+
Tour d’Afrique is a premier luxury DMC specializing in Southern and East Africa, including Uganda and Rwanda. With over 31 years of expertise, we create tailor-made journeys—from private safaris to exclusive cultural experiences—using a curated portfolio of top lodges and camps. What sets Tour d’Afrique apart is our commitment to partnership.
Ask about Tour D'AfriqueDare to Explore+
About Us Founded in 2002, Dare to Explore is a boutique, owner-managed Destination Management Company (DMC) specializing in tailor-made, luxury journeys across Southern and East Africa. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa, the company was established by Angie Karen, who brought her passion for eco-tourism and extensive experience in African travel operations to create a brand dedicated to authentic, purpose-driven experiences. From its inception, Dare to Explore has remained true to its vision: to design personalized journeys that are both unique and meaningful. Every itinerary
Ask about Dare to ExploreAdventures Africa+
Adventures Africa is a full service outbound DMC specializing in African safaris & travel. We arrange compehensive itineraries to all of Southern Africa, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean islands. We have preferred supplier relationships in all of our destinations and can handle everything from a VIP airport meet & greet, to private safari vehicles & guides, to Kilimanjaro treks, to luxury accommodations. We have deep knowledge of all the destinations we represent and long standing relationships with our partners there. We are also highly price competitive.
Ask about Adventures AfricaAuberge Safari+
LEX is the only Tanzanian DMC that focuses exclusively high-end, luxury properties. All trips have a 24/7 client handling officer who will take care of them whilst traveling.
Ask about Auberge SafariBushtracks+
Our expertise in Destination Management, coupled with efficient ground handling and robust solutions for MICE, group, and incentive travel, makes us a trusted partner for agents looking to provide their clients with memorable African expeditions.
Ask about BushtracksAfrican Portfolio+
African Portfolio designs tailor-made journeys across Africa and we specialize in safaris. We have over 30 years of on-the-ground expertise and work with reliable partners in each country offering 24 hour on the ground support. We work with you to tailor the perfect safari itinerary for your clients. We are always happy to help you close the sale and meet your clients' expectations. We provide comprehensive digital itineraries and travel notes to ensure your client is fully prepared for a seamless safari experience.
Ask about African PortfolioSafari Destinations+
we will reply within 24 hours with our suggestions. We are a local, independent Destination Management Company based in Maun, Botswana, specializing in tailor made safaris across Botswana, Zimbabwe. We live and work on the ground, with the Okavango Delta as our backyard, so our advice is practical, current and based on first hand experience. Our team knows the camps, guides, pilots, routes, seasons, flood levels and small local details that can make or break a safari. For our agent partners, we act as an extension of your team. We work with both well known suppliers and privately run local cam
Ask about Safari DestinationsOUT Namibia+
OUT Namibia – LGBTQ+ Travel is Namibia's first and only IGLTA-vetted luxury travel brand, dedicated to crafting transformative, inclusive journeys for LGBTQ+ travellers. Every itinerary is thoughtfully designed to celebrate identity, embrace local communities, and reflect our belief that travel should empower, inspire, and belong to everyone.
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Kensington Tours★ 4.8 Trustpilot+
Kensington Tours specializes in personalized travel, designing every trip around your client's preferences—no two itineraries are the same. Kensington also offers the option for three-way calls between destination experts and clients, ensuring a seamless planning process. Whether your clients are seeking cultural immersion, relaxation, culinary adventures, exclusive access, or unique accommodations, Kensington makes it happen. Their local private guides take it one step further, helping travelers experience each destination with authenticity and depth.
- Guest rating 4.8/5 from 2,724 reviews on Trustpilot
Exodus Adventure Travels★ 4.8 Trustpilot+
For 50 years, Exodus has been taking people on incredible adventure vacations around the world and we have tens of thousands of happy travelers to prove it. Over the years, our passion for adventure travel and discovery has only grown. What started as overland journeys to the Himalaya has expanded to a range of 600+ small group and self guided tours to 100+ countries around the globe.
- Guest rating 4.8/5 from 4,303 reviews on Trustpilot
Flash Pack★ 4.8 Trustpilot+
We’re the only company that specializes in 30s and 40s solo travel. And this is how we set ourselves apart - day in, day out. Nervous about the other people? Don’t be. It’s our mission to create meaningful friendships across the world, so our obsession with the group dynamic is real. The fact that 80% of Flash Pack travellers stay in touch post-trip speaks for itself. Prefer immersive, off-the-beaten-path adventure? So do we. Our trips are woven with one-of-a-kind experiences and unique accommodation – things you’d find difficult to organize without us. What do you need to do? Not much. Ot
- Guest rating 4.8/5 from 1,504 reviews on Trustpilot
Globus Journeys★ 4.7 Trustpilot+
Whether your clients are dreaming of legendary landmarks, hidden gems, iconic rivers, or vibrant cities, they'll find them all with the Globus family of brands.
- Guest rating 4.7/5 from 13,801 reviews on Trustpilot
TourRadar★ 4.6 Trustpilot+
Every operator on TourRadar is carefully vetted, giving you confidence in the quality, reliability, and service standards behind each tour. Agents can instantly book from 50,000+ ready-to-sell multi-day organized adventures in over 160 countries, or connect directly with our extensive network of global DMCs to customize itineraries, arrange private departures, or tailor experiences to your clients' specific needs.
- Guest rating 4.6/5 from 10,013 reviews on Trustpilot
Collette★ 4.5 Travelstride+
Collette is in its 108th year in business and is your preferred "Premium" Guided Tour Operator offering guided tours to all 7 continents. Our most popular style of travel is our small group "Explorations" which averages 18 passengers per departure.
- Guest rating 4.5/5 from 4,134 reviews on Travelstride
Costsaver★ 4.4 Travelstride+
Costsaver is a guided vacation brand from The Travel Corporation (TTC) that delivers exceptional value by covering the essentials—quality accommodations, comfortable transportation, and must-see sightseeing—while giving travelers the freedom to personalize their trip with optional experiences. With itineraries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, Costsaver makes guided travel accessible without sacrificing quality or convenience. What sets Costsaver apart is its "Essentials by Us. Tailored by You." philosophy. Every itinerary includes the core
- Guest rating 4.4/5 from 5,787 reviews on Travelstride