Africa House

Greater Kruger, Mpumalanga & Limpopo,

Africa House is unlike any other Safari Villa on the continent. Magpie collector and owner Liz Biden is a supreme master at combining the quirky with the classy, the timeless with the unexpected, creating gorgeous interiors with so much interest and texture that most first-time visitors keep reaching for their camera to capture it all. It's not just the skill with which she combines objets; her use of colour is also exceptional: gold and chocolate off set with watermelon pink; turquoise with pale lime; sage with olive.

Best of all, it's a dressed down kind of decadence that invites easy, informal, barefoot living. Located in the Timbavati area, part of the greater Kruger Park, game viewing is also excellent. Located a short drive away, The Waters of Royal Malewane Bush Spa is also regularly rated as one of the top in Africa. Food too is exceptional. Service of the best in the world. All in all, a pretty flawless experience. Which must be why so many of our celebrity clients choose to dock themselves here.

Location: Thornybush Reserve, Greater Kruger

Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
Sleeps: 12 in 4 double rooms and 2 twin rooms (or 6 double rooms if you prefer)

Four of the large, comfortable suites feature four-poster king-size beds; two are twins. Spacious bathrooms with free-standing slipper baths, and indoor and outdoor showers.

Living Areas:
Enter through huge iron studded doors into the walled courtyard, where the tinkling of a fountain creates a cool atmosphere. The lounge and dining room are large and open up to a covered deck with another seating and dining area. The high-ceilinged space is filled with just enough clutter to render it cozy and intimate.

Outdoor:
Large deck area with a pool and covered outdoor area onto the deck. Private courtyard.

Other:
Servicing: Africa House is serviced by a dedicated team. Rates include private chef and all meals; private butler and all local beverages and house wines; own game ranger, tracker and vehicle, as well as incidentals such as laundry, Wifi and a closed luxury vehicle for trips to the Spa. John Jackson, General Manager and Executive Chef, is both charming host and true perfectionist - you will want for nothing.

Reserve:
Situated within the greater Kruger National Park, there is an abundance of game species found in this 13 000-ha private reserve, including the Big Five, black & white rhino, as well as more than 300 bird species. Game viewing is tailored to guests' individual needs, either by open Land Rover or on foot. Royal Malewane is privileged to have the only Scout and one of only two Master Trackers currently working in Africa.