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South Africa's Top 10 Most Exclusive AirBnBs
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Mar 7, 2025
Imagine awakening to the symphony of roaring lions and singing birds or watching the sun crest over vast African plains from the comfort of your luxury villa. Dreamy, isn't it? But today, we're not just daydreaming; we're about to embark on a journey through South Africa's Top 10 Most Exclusive AirBnBs. These accommodations blend the raw, untamed beauty of this incredible country with the refinement of world-class luxury. So, are you ready to explore the dark continent? From cliffside wonders to safari lodges that will make your heart skip a beat, it's time to countdown the crème de la crème of South African retreats. Put on your safari hat because this is an adventure you don't want to miss. More luxury travel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCthrY5mLeptivP_thDUwMTg?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________________Booking: Number 10. The Khaya Manor House: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38713682 Number 9. The Cliffside Villa: https://www.airbnb.com/luxury/listing/22388142 Number 8. The Firefly Retreat: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/27996951 Number 7. The Lost Horizon: https://www.airbnb.com/luxury/listing/38488190 Number 6. The Kapama Karula Lodge: https://www.airbnb.com/luxury/listing/41742959 Number 5. The Kurland Villa: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7961984 Number 4. The K Cottage: https://www.airbnb.com/luxury/listing/684775187359347079 Number 3. The Cloud 9 Villa: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6307753 Number 2. The Nettleton Mansion: https://www.airbnb.com/luxury/listing/24230850 Number 1. The Molori Safari Lodge: https://www.airbnb.com/luxury/listing/20472028 _____________________________ Timestamps:
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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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worldclass
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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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house
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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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luxury and exotic
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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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your
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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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vibrant and popular
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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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gentle
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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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paradise for turtle
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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
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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
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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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Miss a Thing happy travels and see you
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