If 2025 is your year to finally plan that dream escape, whether to the heart of the African bush, a paradise island, or one of the world’s most beautiful cities, then you’re in the right place.
We’ve rounded up five of the best luxury travel specials in Africa, featuring exclusive stays in sought-after destinations like Kruger National Park, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and Cape Town.
These offers blend five-star style with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, all at exceptional value.
From BIG 5 safaris and barefoot beach bliss to city escapes, here’s our top 5 luxury African travel specials for 2025.
Double the Wild — 10% Off BIG 5 Luxury in Two Iconic Reserves
Safari dreams are made in Kruger and Sabi Sand, two of South Africa’s most sought-after wildlife destinations.
For you, an exclusive journey: Two nights at Lukimbi Safari Lodge, a five-star sanctuary in a private concession in Kruger National Park. Sweeping bushveld views, refined suites, and thrilling BIG 5 game drives—and that bath is the perfect place, soak in style, champagne in hand, and watch the wilderness stretch before you.
Then, you transfer to Idube Game Lodge for two nights in the world-renowned Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, where it’s almost a given you’ll see leopards.
Our five-day safari in two of Africa’s most game-rich regions includes accommodation, all meals, game drives, park fees, and airport transfers. Valid until 15 December 2025, it’s the ultimate blend of wilderness and indulgence for both first-timers and seasoned safari lovers.
Speak to an expert now—we’ll design the perfect extension just for you.
Sun & Sanctuary — Save 30% on Your Sunkissed Escape to Mauritius
Needing some sun and sea? We’ve created a barefoot-luxury escape to meet that need. Think five nights of island indulgence at Le Jadis Beach Resort & Wellness, one of Mauritius’ most exclusive addresses.
Stay in a Luxury Pool Suite or upgrade to a Banyan Tree-managed Imperial Beach Villa, with private pool and uninterrupted ocean views.
You can laze away the days on a sun lounger, or sign up for yoga or guided meditation. We advise booking a treatment at the spa with your beau, after a kayaking or paddleboarding session. And then, a romantic stroll on white-sand beaches.
Calling honeymooners, couples, or lifestyle travelers: The offer is available for travel until 31 October 2025, with bookings open until 31 October. A minimum five-night stay ensures you truly settle into island time.
All you need to do is arrive. We’ll handle the airport transfers—you bring the bliss.
Escape to your private sanctuary, where romance and relaxation meet.
Travel Window: 1 March – 31 October 2025 | Booking Window: Until 31 October 2025
Le Jadis Pool View
Stay Longer, Pay 25% Less: Untamed Beauty of Zimbabwe
Let us show you the soul of wild Zimbabwe with our stay 4/pay3 special at Imvelo Safari Lodges in Hwange National Park. Choose four nights at either Nehimba Lodge, where the elephant sightings are top notch, or Jozibanini Camp, a remote outpost offering raw wilderness and starlit solitude—and even mountain biking along wildlife footpaths.
It’s a limited-time offer, including full-board accommodation, park fees, and return flights with Mack Air from Victoria Falls to your chosen camp (subject to availability).
Travel is valid from 1 July to 31 October 2025, with no single supplement for solo explorers. Children under 16 pay just 30% of the adult rate, making this a welcome opportunity for families and intrepid travelers alike.
Experience Zimbabwe’s wild soul—from elephant herds to untouched wilderness.
Safari Splendor to City Chic — 20% Off Pure South African Magic
Why choose between the wild and the world-class when you can have both? Three nights at an Extraordinary bush lodge (for classic safari luxury we recommend Hamiltons Tented Camp) followed by three complimentary nights at the elegant Cape Milner Hotel in the heart of Cape Town.
Hamiltons and its sister properties Imbali and Hoyo Hoyo are in a private concession in Kruger National Park, delivering an unforgettable wilderness escape.
Then, a seamless transition to the Cape Milner, an urban retreat with Table Mountain views and easy access to the city’s top attractions—restaurants and nightlife included. It’s an ideal choice for honeymooners, first-time visitors, or anyone seeking a classic South African circuit.
It includes all safari inclusions, breakfasts in Cape Town, and all flights and transfers. Valid for travel until 31 August 2025.
From bushveld sunrises to Cape Town sunsets, we’ve got you covered.
Kruger Shalati Limited Offer: Luxury for Less, Save 30%
Step into one of Africa’s most remarkable safari stays with our Kruger Shalati – Train on the Bridge flash special. Suspended above the Sabie River in Kruger National Park, Shalati is a glass-walled luxury train—and now, for a limited time, it’s available at rare last-minute rates.
A select number of suites are available between 4 and 9 June 2025, with a minimum stay of two nights. We’ve got three options:
· Train Suite: $426 pps, pn (save $590)
· Bridge House Sunset Suite: $335 pps, pn (save $352)
· Bridge House Garden Suite: $290 pps, pn (save $300)
Included are meals, daily BIG 5 game drives, a fully stocked minibar, and Wi-Fi. Wake to the calls of the wild, sip wine as elephants pass below. There are three pools; we recommend the one hanging over the river.
Don’t miss the train—limited dates, unforgettable viewsTravel Dates: 4 – 9 June 2025 (limited availability) Minimum Stay: 2 nights
