{"id":165956,"date":"2017-02-06T15:00:18","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T14:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=165956"},"modified":"2019-05-06T10:51:46","modified_gmt":"2019-05-06T09:51:46","slug":"top-10-most-luxurious-safari-lodges-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/top-10-most-luxurious-safari-lodges-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10: most luxurious safari lodges in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monday newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature\u00a0top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n

Today (February 6, 2017): Top 10\u00a0most luxurious safari\u00a0lodges\u00a0in South Africa.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Whether you are a safari virgin hoping to catch your first glimpse of the Big Five or a safari aficionado with a specific sighting in mind, South Africa will rarely disappoint. And the country offers some ultraluxe accommodations to match the exceptional wildlife experience. Here’s my top 10 of South Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges.<\/p>\n

There is more\u00a0information (with reviews & Youtube clips) below the slide show.\u00a0Think I missed one? Share your favorite South African safari lodge\u00a0in the comments section<\/strong>, or take my poll<\/strong>\u00a0below!<\/p>\n

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10. SANCTUARY MAKANYANE SAFARI LODGE, NORTH WEST PROVINCE<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Named for the African wild dog which calls the local area home, Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge\u00a0is situated on the edge of a dramatic ravine within Madikwe Game Reserve. T<\/span>his luxurious lodge caters for just sixteen guests, ensuring personal attention and exclusivity.\u00a0Constructed from local stone, wood and thatch and blending effortlessly with the bush, the lodge allows guests to continuously experience the natural beauty of their surroundings. The eight luxurious suites, each with glass-walled bedrooms, overlook the Marico River, offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding bush. All suites have open-fronted lounges, private sundecks and spacious bathrooms that can be opened to the forest. The lodge has an infinity-edge swimming pool, gym, health and beauty treatment centre and lookout point with magnificent views.<\/p>\n