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imagine Awakening to the symphony of
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roaring lions and singing birds or
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watching the Sun Crest over vast African
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plains from the comfort of your luxury
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Villa dreamy isn't it but today we're
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not just daydreaming we're about to
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embark on a journey through South
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Africa's top 10 most exclusive
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airbnbs these accommodations blend the
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raw Untamed beauty of this incredible
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country with the refinement of
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luxury so are you ready to explore the
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Dark Continent from Cliffside wonders to
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Safari lodges that will make your heart
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skip a beat it's time to count down the
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crem de La Creme of South African
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Retreats put on your safari hat because
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this is an adventure you don't want to
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miss number 10 the Kaaya manor house we
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start our journey at the Lush province
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of Limpopo in hod sprit the gateway to
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the legendary Krueger National Park
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nestled here is the grand Kaaya manor
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a stunning Retreat that comfortably
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houses over 16 guests for accommodation
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you have the option between the colonial
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style hardwood Suites located within the
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manor house itself or the spacious
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Garden suites that sit a short walk away
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the manners architecture is steeped in
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colonial Elegance A Perfect Blend of
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Ambiance you'll find original artwork
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adorning the walls Persian carpets
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lending warmth to the floors and the
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entire house echoing an oldw World charm
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that's both opulent and
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inviting Kaaya nlu Manor House sits in
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the Big Four riet spr game reserve where
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the African Wilderness is literally at
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doorstep no trip to this Airbnb would be
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complete without an authentic Safari
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experience we also highly recommend a
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visit to an ostrich Farm here you can
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try the biggest omelette you'll ever
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have and have a go at ostrich racing
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just be sure to bring your ostrich
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riding aame number nine the Cliffside
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Villa from The Wild Heart of Limpopo we
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journey South to The Cosmopolitan City
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of Cape Town our number nine spot takes
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us to a modern Marvel perched high above
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the city's famous camps Bay Beach the
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Cliffside Villa a luxurious Haven that
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can house up to 14 guests this Villa is
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as Exquisite as it is
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exclusive imagine soaring off the
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Cliffside facing the vast ocean the
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Majestic 12 Apostles mountains at your
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back within this architectural Wonder
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you'll find seven bedrooms each with an
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onsweet bathroom providing utmost
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privacy and comfort for each Guest The
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Villa boasts not one but two open plan
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indoor and outdoor entertainment areas
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Additionally the Cliffside Villa offers
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not one but two swimming pools for you
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to dip into speaking of exploration The
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Villa is just a 5-minute walk from camps
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Bay Beach one of Cape Town's most
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spots and if you feel like hiking lion's
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head a local favorite is just a 9 minute
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drive away number eight the Firefly
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Retreat leaving behind the urban Buzz of
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Cape Town we delve back into the South
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African Wilderness for our next
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destination nestled in the Tranquil Dar
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Valley of the quaz NATO Midlands the
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Firefly Retreat sits idyllically at
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number eight on our list a cozy Hideaway
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that come host six guests this Retreat
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is for those who yearn for a genuine
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Country Escape the Firefly Retreat is an
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architecturally designed contemporary
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ranch home and its beauty lies in its
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tasteful amalgamation of various Styles
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reflecting the essence of
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Africa here every room opens up to views
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of the Majestic Darkly Valley a day here
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begins with a soft murmur of the nearby
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umeni River and ends with the sharing of
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stories around the warmth of the
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fireplace but the Firefly Retreat isn't
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just about Tranquility it's also an
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adventurer's Paradise nature lovers can
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explore the Majestic Carlo nature
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reserve a 40-minute drive from The
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Retreat it's a paradise for bird
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watchers and hikers featuring a wide
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array of Wildlife and the enchanting
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Carlo Falls number seven the Lost
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Horizon as we continue our exciting
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Journey we find ourselves back in the
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captivating City of Cape Town for our
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number 7 pick nestled in the Lush
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Constantia Valley the Lost Horizon is a
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unique Fusion of classic Cape Dutch
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architecture and Contemporary Art
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capable of housing up to 14 guests this
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Gallery like estate presents an
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Exquisite blend of mountain Vineyard and
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Beach views the Lost Horizon pays omage
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to Cape Dutch architecture with its
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Charming roof and shuttered windows but
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don't let the traditional exterior fool
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you inside this estate is a modern art
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Haven adorned with contemporary
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sculpture and photography that would
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leave any artifici in awe picture
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yourself strolling through the nearly 2
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Acres of private Gardens where Vines
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gracefully twine over the pergolas here
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a heated swimming pool invites you for a
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leisurely swim and a tennis court waits
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for a friendly match for local
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activities we suggest taking a wine tour
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in the Constantia region home to some of
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the oldest and most prestigious
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Vineyards in South Africa
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we recommend a bottle of Canon cough
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Cadet you're also just a 15-minute drive
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from the vibrant Cape Town City Center
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explore the Chic boutiques along the VNA
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Waterfront or learn about the history of
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the colorful homes in the Bop area
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number six the kapama Kula Lodge our
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journey takes us into the Untamed
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Wilderness of kapama here we find the
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kapama Kula Lodge the epitome of luxury
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in the wild the lodge accommodating up
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to two guests beautifully Blends the raw
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Untamed beauty of the African bush with
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sophisticated modern Comforts perfect
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for a couple seeking a unique immersive
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experience this Lodge combines the
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thrill of wild excursions with
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worldclass luxury Envision waking up in
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the plush bedroom stepping out onto a
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lantern lit Terrace where the air is
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fresh and filled with bird song perhaps
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you'd fancy an early morning dip in the
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cool blue pool and who knows you might
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get visitors in the form of of Africa's
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Giants later you can get a relaxing
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massage in the professional spa room
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next door and the living room's open air
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Ambiance and elegant Furniture offer a
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perfect spot for leisurely afternoons
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but the true Allure of the kapama Kula
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Lodge lies Beyond its luxury
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facilities from this Lodge you can
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explore the Wild Heart of South Africa
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guided Safari outings into the kapama
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private game reserve present a chance to
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encounter Africa's Big Five lions
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leopards elephants rhinos and Buffalos a
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true African Adventure number five the
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Kurland Villa we are now entering the
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top five of our countdown and we find
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ourselves in the captivating setting of
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platenburg bay in Western Cape number
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five is a majestic home that stands as
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Testament to Modern Comfort amidst a
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classically designed Cape Dutch
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structure The kland Villa this Airbnb is
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the epitome of Elegance offering space
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for more than 16 guests with eight
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bedrooms and seven baths the house is
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framed by the beauty of the 700 hectare
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kland estate an authentic Farm Life
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setting with magnificent natural
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backdrops at kland you'll be trading the
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hustle of the city life for tranquil
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strolls and cozy evenings by the
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fireplace kland is all about living that
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rustic life but in style let's not
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forget the heart of kland its equestrian
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lifestyle Polo matches held on the state
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are a sight to behold whether you're an
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avid fan or new to the sport it's an
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experience you shouldn't Miss in terms
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of local attractions the town of penberg
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bay is a mere 10 minutes away offering a
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range of activities from whale watching
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to hiking in the robberg nature reserve
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the birds of Eden Sanctuary the world's
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largest free flight Aviary is also a
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must visit number four the K
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Cottage as we draw closer to the top of
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our list we arrive at an architectural
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Marvel nestled within 22 hectares of
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indigenous Bush here we find the
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spectacularly futuristic K Cottage
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designed with a clear appreciation for
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modern architecture K Cottage
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effortlessly combines the pristine
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beauty of its surroundings with the
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conveniences of modern living The Villa
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can comfortably accommodate up to seven
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guests with its four bedrooms and four
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baths creating the perfect Retreat for
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families or groups of friends K Cottage
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offers its guests an exclusive
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experience with sweeping views of Kier
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booms Beach easily accessed through a
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private boardwalk after spending time on
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the beach guests can dive into the
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gorgeous pool to cool off play a match
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at the tennis court or maintain a
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workout routine at the home gym in terms
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of local attractions The Villa is only
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12 km east of penberg bay on the shores
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of cir boom's Beach makes it an ideal
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base for exploring the area for a unique
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cultural experi erience visit the nearby
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town of kyna known for its vibrant art
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scene and the annual oyster festival
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number three the Cloud9 Villa sitting a
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top a 2 million-year-old sandun the
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Cloud9 Villa majestically takes the
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third spot on our list this
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architectural Masterpiece fondly known
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as the sun Temple is situated in the
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Charming sound of Sedgefield kisia in
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the heart of the Garden
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Route The Villa provides a blend of
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comfort privacy and eco-conscious living
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able to accommodate more than 16 guests
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across eight bedrooms and five bathrooms
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designed by an award-winning architect
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this property not only boasts a unique
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design inspired by the ancient mysteries
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of sacred geometry but also offers a
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spectacular view of the OTA mountains
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the sparby lake and the
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Sea the Cloud9 Villa promises a unique
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and unparalleled luxury Retreat EXP
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experience that will stay with guests
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long after their vacation ends Wildlife
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enthusiasts will appreciate the
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abundance of creatures dwelling around
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the Villa ranging from graceful Bush
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back to the more elusive nocturnal
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species such as wild pigs porcupines
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civets honey badgers and
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links additionally over 50 tortoises
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have been tagged in the area making it a
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enthusiasts number two the Nettleton
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Mansion our runner up is an enchanting
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Escape nestled on a rise above Nettleton
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Road Cape Town presenting the
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breathtaking 21 Nettleton a property
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exuding Timeless Elegance this stately
11:10
Mansion stands as a beacon of luxury and
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exclusivity the property can comfortably
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accommodate up to 12 guests across five
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Suites and a remarkable
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Penthouse each one uniquely furnished
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with a blend of bespoke art antique
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furniture and luxurious soft
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furnishings the interior Echoes the
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Grandeur of early 19th century Europe
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with beer Meer pieces and Renaissance
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artworks while still providing modern
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conveniences 21 Nettleton captivates
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with its Lush surroundings the soothing
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sounds of a cascading waterfall pouring
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into the pool and unmatched views of
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lion's head the 12 apostles and the
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Atlantic Ocean speaking of the ocean we
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have a recommendation for the bravest of
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our fellow luxury Travelers Join one of
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Cape Town shark cage diving tours and
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get up close and personal with the king
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of the oceans the great white
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shark even though you'll be safe behind
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the strong steel of the cage we
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guarantee that it's a highly thrilling
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experience number one the Mali Safari
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Lodge at the Apex of our list we
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introduce you to the epitome of South
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African luxury the Mali Safari Lodge
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globally renowned as South Africa's most
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opulent Game Lodge Mal which means to
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dream in setswana perfectly embodies its
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name whisking you away into a world that
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you'd never want to leave situated in
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the heart of the mqu game reserve the
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Mali Safari Lodge offers a retreat like
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no other designed to soothe your spirit
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and indulge your senses the lodge Blends
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seamlessly into its surroundings the
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lodge fits up to 14 guests in its seven
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spectacularly appointed bedrooms each
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bedroom boasts deluxe on sweet bathrooms
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with showers and five of them feature
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freestanding tubs hardwood heated floors
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and smooth deckboards transition your
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gaze from the indoors to the
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outdoors here you'll find an enticing
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infinity pool that mirrors the
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surrounding Wilderness promising languid
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afternoons under the African Sky or a
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mesmerizing Lantern lit evening dip the
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Mali Safari Lodge is not just about
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Splendid accommodation it's also about
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creating memorable African Adventures
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join a game Drive arrange a guided walk
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in the bush or just marvel at the
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mesmerizing Wildlife as they Grace the
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water holes near your Suite if you're
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seeking the very best South Africa has
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to offer your journey ends here at our
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number one pick the Mali Safari
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Lodge so there you have it our top 10 of
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the most incredible airbnb's in South
13:51
Africa each location offers a unique
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blend of natural beauty cultural
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heritage and luxurious amenities from
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enjoying a sunset over the Savannah at
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the malori Safari Lodge to exploring the
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cape Dutch architecture at the Lost
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Horizon did we get the list right which
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one is your favorite let us know in the
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comments we love your feedback remember
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