Holiday Type / Luxury safari and beach holidays

An incredible journey that takes you from the awe-inspiring Masai Mara to a pristine beach hideaway in the Seychelles. Venture to the heart of an expansive, game-rich Mara conservancy for a three night stay at Mahali Mzuri, Sir Richard Branson’s 12-tented luxury safari camp. Here, recreations centre around twice daily game drives, the infinity pool and spa, where treatments are accompanied by the gentle sounds of the bush. It’s then on to Nairobi for an overnight stay at Giraffe Manor, where you can enjoy your breakfast with these gentle giant...

A self drive itinerary which takes in the highlights of South Africa. Begin in the culturally diverse city of Cape Town before heading into the Winelands where the landscape is punctuated by vineyards and wine estates offering ample opportunities to sample some of the Cape's finest vintages. Heading south, spot whales at Hermanus before driving along the spectacular garden route, finishing with a Big 5 safari experience.

Explore the highlights of Tanzania and Zanzibar with this rich and diverse itinerary. Highly praised for its natural beauty, Lake Manyara provides stunning views and is home to troops of baboons, tree climbing lions and hundreds of pink flamingos. Endless game viewing is assured from the unique environment at Ngorongoro; the crater’s collapsed volcanic caldera offering a natural sanctuary for an abundance of animals, whilst wildebeest and zebra sweep through the Serengeti in their thousands en route to pastures new. Pristine white beaches and t...

A sleek hideaway that spills dramatically down a blissfully frangipani-scented, forested slope towards the ocean, Four Seasons has one of the island’s most swoon-worthy beach locations. On Mahé’s less travelled southern coast, seclusion is guaranteed at this resort of stand-alone villas, suites and residences curled around glorious horseshoe-shaped Petite Anse Bay. Arranged on stilts up the forest-clad hillside, they have a tree house feel and spectacular sunset views from their private decks. Spirit yourself away to the spa at the top of the...

With a location that none can match and thoughtful, warm staff who instantly make you feel at home, it’s no wonder this Mauritian icon has garnered its cult-like following. Originally a hedonist hotspot for Hollywood stars of the 70s looking to hide away in the tropics, One&Only Le Saint Géran’s décor and clientele may have changed over the years but its popularity endures. An institution where staff are as loyal as its guests (receptionist Preetham has worked here since the hotel’s opening in 1975 and greets guests like old friends – which ma...

On a sheltered turquoise lagoon on the magnificent north east coast of this tropical island. And there is no disputing that it is deserving of such an accolade, with its authentic thatch, stone and timber buildings perfectly complementing the lush tropical surroundings. The oversized suites and villas are positioned directly on the beach, while select Junior Suites and Villas are perched on stilts overlooking the inland lagoon replete with a colourful collection of fishes. In the ravishing villas, some with their own pool, guests can soak in t...