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Flamingo Bay Water Lodge is situated in the pristine tidal bay of Inhambane 485km north of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. The lodge is situated on stilts on the crystal clear waters of the warm Indian Ocean. This eco-paradise is home to flocks of flamingos, tropical fish and the very rare Dugong. The warm Indian Ocean offers safe bathing all year round and the endless wide open beaches offer hours of strolling pleasure.

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Ivory Tree Game Lodge is located in the north eastern region of the Pilanesberg National Park. It offers an absolutely private experience as the northern region receives far lower visitor numbers, yet is still completely accessible to guests. Each of the 60 luxurious suites feature an outdoor shower, air-conditioning, full en-suite facilities as well as private television channels and are beautifully decorated to compliment the surroundings. Ivory Tree Game Lodge is completely child-friendly and suites are spacious enough to accommodate a child sharing with parents.

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The lodge spreads over 10 000 hectares of the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, bordering the famous Kruger National Park. It’s accessible by road or by air, flying directly from Johannesburg International Airport. Leopard Hills Safari Lodge features eight beautifully appointed suites that allows for a unique outlook on the spectacular surroundings. All of them are equipped with all the necessary amenities to make your stay comfortable such as air-conditioner, king-size bed softly draped mosquito netting, romantic bathroom with Victorian bath, indoor and outdoor showers, own sundeck and private pool.

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Azura is not easy to get to: it is a two-hour flight from Johannesburg, followed by a breathtaking helicopter swoop over the myriad hues of the Indian Ocean, but it is worth the effort. Although the lodge itself is a honeymooners’ idyll, the real draw is the pristine beauty of the island itself. 

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Sun City is internationally renowned as Africa’s premier holiday resort. Sun City offers a myriad of different entertainment and relaxation opportunities, as well as enough attractions and activities to keep everyone busy.

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Mozambique is a Portuguese colony and home to over 1, 500 miles of undeveloped Indian Ocean beachfront. Some of the finest diving and deep sea marlin fishing in the world and a unique Afro-Iberian-Brazilian culture with one of the most relaxing tourism destination.

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Lion Sands Reserve bids welcome you to experience the magic in the heart of the South African wilderness! Sitting on the Sabie Sand Game Reserve in Mpumalanga, this hotel is only a five-hour drive east of Johannesburg, with a commercial airport about 20 kilometres away.

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1.Thanda Private Game Reserve
Thanda, meaning ‘love’ in Zulu, is an expression of the magical union of powerful Zulu culture, wildlife, romantic decadence and exclusivity. One of the luxury bush villas, or embrace nature at the colonial safari-style tented camp. Bush breakfasts, lunches or dinners are also available for special occasions. Experience an authentic Big Five African safari during an open vehicle game drive or bush walk, and have the opportunity to encounter lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and the elusive leopard. Take heed of your body and mind’s desire for inner peace and close your eyes whilst daily stresses vanish beneath skilfulhands. A day at the beach, approximately an hour from Thanda, can be arranged where guests have the possibility to dive with sharks, snorkel above coral reefs, ride horses on the beach or just enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The nine luxury bush villas at the main lodge offer a level of opulence that is hard to surpass, each with private heated splash pools and private bomas, ideal for intimate open-air dinners.

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