Rhino East Lodge (nights 2-8)
Encompassing 10 bungalows, this five-star lodge is positioned in the wildlife-rich and malaria-free Sebatana Private Reserve. An intimate and authentic African safari holiday is guaranteed given the lack of public access to the reserve and the restricted number of guests. The communal areas of the property have Wi-Fi access and are shared with Rhino East Lodge. The on-site restaurant and bar open onto an expansive terrace, and guests can dine in the traditional African boma with a fireplace. An outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sundeck look out over the bush, and there is a souvenir shop. Each detached, luxury suite bungalow is beautifully decorated with a muted colour scheme and African-inspired touches. Small, private balconies, facing the reserve, ensure sufficient wildlife viewing, and modern amenities include air conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryers, safes, and a mini-bars (there are no televisions).
Tamassa Bel Ombre (nights 9-13)
Positioned on the shores of the Indian ocean and hugged by tropical gardens, this resort, with a sustainable approach, ensures a tranquil escape with an assortment of activities for those who want to up the pace. The main restaurant provides buffet breakfasts and theatrical dinners, another eatery looks out over the beach and serves Mauritian-inspired dishes, and there is a food truck, ice cream parlour, poolside bar, nightclub, and direct beach access. Guests have access to four outdoor swimming pools, a tennis court, a fully equipped gym, a spa with a relaxation area, a dive school, and a kids’ club. Activities include windsurfing, pedal boarding, kayaking, non-motorised sailing, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat rides, table tennis, volleyball, and mountain biking. Arranged around the lush grounds in the clusters, the tropical-inspired guestrooms feature colourful floral murals, and have views of either the garden, pools or the Indian Ocean. Each guestroom encompasses furnished balconies or terraces, air conditioning, mini-bars, TVs, walk-in showers, black-out curtains, baths, safes, hairdryers, tea/coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi.