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| Best of Africa: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa |
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The following hotel list is preliminary and subject to change. Although we contract our hotels a year in advance, unforeseen situations do occasionally occur. Should it be necessary to change a hotel, one of equal quality and value will be substituted. You will receive verified hotel information with your final itinerary. Please note that hotel ratings are based on the Hotel and Travel Index (www.hotelandtravelindex.com), a leading travel industry authority on hotels throughout the world.
A few of the hotels and lodges on this tour have not yet been rated by the Hotel & Travel Index, but have been personally selected and inspected by Vantage staff.
The Sossusvlei Lodge and Swakopumund Hotel are only for the optional Namibia extension.
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Hilton Sandton Hotel
Johannesburg, South Africa
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The Deluxe Hilton Sandton is a sophisticated low-rise hotel set amid charming private gardens. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, pool bar, room service, business services, concierge services, currency exchange, gift shop, laundry/valet services, gym, tennis court, and pool. Guest rooms have air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, phone, minibar, coffee maker, and private bath.
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Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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The First-Class Victoria Falls Hotel is a fine colonial-style hotel. The grounds and gardens offer majestic views of the river gorge and the railroad bridge spanning it just below the Falls. Hotel amenities include three restaurants, tea terrace, room service, business center, currency exchange, hair salon, massage, same day laundry service, health spa, pool, floodlit tennis courts, and a private path (10-minute walk) to Victoria Falls. Guest rooms have air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, minibar, safety deposit box, phone, and private bath with hair dryer.
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Chobe Safari Lodge
Chobe National Park, Botswana
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The eco-friendly Chobe Safari Lodge, which blends in with its surroundings, is located in the north of Botswana at Chobe National Park, famed for its huge elephant and buffalo herds and home to countless predators and birdlife. Vantage guests stay in the “Safari Rooms,” the newest additions to the lodge. They are individually decorated and offer every comfort. Each safari room features air-conditioning, satellite TV, phone, and luxurious open plan en-suite bath and shower facilities with hair dryer.
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The Cullinan
Cape Town, South Africa
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Elegant and stylish, The Cullinan is located in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront area of town, a lively area replete with restaurants, bars, and shopping, as well as the aquarium and museums. The hotel offers a free shuttle to the waterfront, a restaurant, breakfast room, room service, bar, business services, concierge services, laundry/valet services, swimming pool, beauty salon, massage facilities, fitness center, laundry service, and on-call doctor and dentist. Guest rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, phone with voicemail and data port, wireless Internet access, in-room safe, coffee and tea maker, iron and ironing board, and private bath with hair dryer.
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Beverly Hills Hotel
Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
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The Superior First-Class Beverly Hills Hotel is a luxurious resort hotel in the famous Umhlanga Rocks area just outside Durban, on the spectacular Indian Ocean coast. The hotel features two restaurants, room service, business services, concierge services, Internet access, health and beauty salon, laundry/valet services, pool, fitness center, and an on-call doctor and dentist. Guest rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, in-room digital safe, modem access, coffee and tea making facilities, balcony with ocean views, and private bath with hair dryer.
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Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
Kruger National Park, South Africa
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The Protea Kruger Gate offers a splendid location, just 100 yards from the Protea Kruger Gate to Kruger National Park. Hotel facilities include restaurant and pool deck bar overlooking the Sable River, pool, miniature golf, tennis court, volleyball, and table tennis. Guest rooms have satellite TV, minibar stocked on request, tea and coffee making facilities, digital safety deposit box, individually controlled air conditioning, and private bath with hair dryer.
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Sossusvlei Lodge
Sossusvlei, Namibia
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The eco-friendly Sossusvlei Lodge is located in the splendid Namib Desert near Naukhluft Park. Lodge amenities include a restaurant, lounge, terrace, pool, observation tower, and laundry services. Guest rooms are traditionally appointed with tented walls and roof, slate floors, verandah, in-room safe, brick-built bathroom and lobby area.
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Swakopmund Guest House
Swakopmund, Namibia
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The newly renovated Swakopmund Guest House offers a comfortable
stay-over close to the ocean with bright, spacious rooms. This relaxing, beach-themed bed and breakfast is a five-minute walk from the beach and main shopping area. Your room features a TV, mini-bar, safe, coffe/tea station, and private bath. The Swakopmund Guest House includes a breakfast room, lounge area, and internet connection.
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