DISCOVER AFRICAThe Westcliff Johannesburg, South AfricaOn a cliffside in beautiful gardens, The Westcliff isset within its own enclosed estate. <strong>View</strong>s from itsinfinity pool over lush zoological gardens give it arural air, despite being in the town centre.Stretch out on a private terrace, dine onsuperb local cuisine alfresco or enjoy a decadentafternoon tea. Visit local markets, archaeologicalsites and museums. The hotel is the perfect placeto relax before or after a safari in Botswana, and isrenowned for its business facilities.LOCATION 35km from Johannesburg International Airport.ACCOMMODATION 35 suites and 80 bedrooms.DINING La Belle Terrasse restaurant, the Polo Bar,morning, afternoon and high tea.FEATURES 2 heated swimming pools. Botanica Spa,floodlit tennis court, gym, access to golf coursesnearby. Jacaranda Hill, a conference centre for up to200 delegates, and a complimentary business centre.General Manager: Mr Ian JonesTel: +27 11 481 6000westcliff.co.zaTAKE A TOUR The hotel is a pivotal point on a greatjourney through Southern Africa, adding vibrantJoburg to the thrills of Cape Town and Botswana.Savute Elephant Camp Chobe National Park, BotswanaLocated on the banks of a newly flowing seasonalriver, Savute Elephant Camp is a magnet forwildlife. Not only great herds of elephants butprides of lions—sometimes as many as 40 strong—gather here. Amazing creatures, including leopardsand cheetahs, can be seen, many visible from theviewing decks of guests’ own private tents.The camp has its own swimming pool, outdoorshowers and alfresco dining in a traditional boma.LOCATION In the heart of Chobe National Park.ACCOMMODATION 12 luxurious, air-conditioned, thatched,tented residences with viewing decks.DINING Alfresco dining in the restaurant, or cuisineserved on the deck of a guest’s tent. African boma.FEATURES Savute Elephant Camp enjoys a spectacularview of wildlife, such as elephants, zebras and hyenasin their natural habitat. Glass-doored tents. Open 4x4game drives. Swimming pool. Air transfers.General Manager: Mr Warren StoneTel: +27 21 483 1600 or 1800 957 6137 (US only)savuteelephantcamp.comWILDLIFE PLUS Go beyond the herds of animals anddiscover 1,500-year-old paintings by Bushmen andthe extraordinary grove of towering baobab trees.110
Eagle Island Camp Okavango Delta, BotswanaThe Okavango Delta teems with animals of infinitevariety. Watch game from a viewing platform, take aguided walking tour or head out into the lakelandsby mokoro canoe. Not only hippos, giraffes,elephants and other big game can be spotted, butalso some 460 bird species, including fish eaglesand lilac-breasted rollers. At sunset, sip a drink atone of the world’s most romantic waterside bars.LOCATION In the heart of the Okavango Delta.ACCOMMODATION Suite with outdoor bath, shower andplunge pool. 12 air-conditioned, thatched residenceswith loungers and hammocks on private decks.DINING Alfresco dining in the restaurant or cuisineserved on the deck of a guest’s tent. The Fish Eagle baris a must at sunset through to a starry night.FEATURES Spectacular helicopter safaris, motorboatexcursions and fishing trips. Daily safari walks andmokoro excursions. Swimming pool. Air transfers.General Manager: Mr Warren StoneTel: +27 21 483 1600 or 1800 957 6137 (US only)eagleislandcamp.comKhwai River Lodge Moremi Reserve, BotswanaOn the edge of a forest, this luxurious lodge sits byfloodplains that attract Africa’s largest variety of biggame. Predators such as lion, leopard and cheetahmay be observed from the camp’s viewing decks.Both day and night-time game drives areavailable, as well as safari walks into the bush. TheLodge also has its own spa: guests are offeredalfresco treatments here or on their own privatedecks, using products derived from local plants.LOCATION On the edge of Moremi Wildlife Game Reserve.ACCOMMODATION Suite with outdoor bath, shower andplunge pool. 15 luxurious, air-conditioned, thatchedtents with viewing decks and hammocks.DINING Alfresco dining in the restaurant, cuisine servedon the deck of a guest’s tent or in a traditional boma.FEATURES <strong>View</strong>ing decks with loungers and swimmingpool. Glass-doored tents. Open 4x4 day and nightgame drives, safari walks. Small gym. Air transfers.General Manager: Mr Warren StoneTel: +27 21 483 1600 or 1800 957 6137 (US only)khwairiverlodge.comVILLAGE LIFE Meet local people who live close to thecamp, and discover crafts such as basket weaving andthe use of herbs and roots to cure minor ailments.STAR TURN The open bush around Khwai is perfectfor viewing the expansive African sky at night. Orwatch predators through our night-vision binoculars.111
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