Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 25) pEzuLA RESORT hOTEL & SpA Knysna, South Africa deemed Africa’s most truly luxurious resort, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is surrounded by the best Nature has to offer: the rugged cliffs of the Southern Cape, the Sinclair Nature Reserve and the Eastern Head of Knysna. dramatic Indian Ocean views inspire at every turn. The resort itself is a golf and spa mecca (try the Phumla massage, which uses an African drumbeat and Maruwa shea butter to ease muscle tension), yet there are ample other activities to try, from horseback riding through the estate’s indigenous forests to canoe trips up the Noetzie River. DISTAnCE FROM gEORgE AIRpORT (gRJ): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Bottle of sparkling wine and Knysna oysters and choice of a guided nature walk or horseback ride along the coast. In ThE KnOW Those desiring the maximum in peace and privacy should request a room with a bird’seye view of the Knysna Lagoon. 25 75 minutes AF R ICA & M ID D LE E AST SIngITA gAME RESERVES – SIngITA KRugER nATIOnAL pARK Kruger National Park, South Africa Kruger National Park is a must for any safari enthusiast; it’s one of the most famous game reserves in the world. Within its vast environs, you’ll find two luxurious lodges: Singita Lebombo Lodge and Singita Sweni Lodge, both acclaimed for their respect for their surroundings as well as their modern comforts. The Lebombo Lodge occupies one of the most pristine wild territories on the continent, near the N’wanetsi and Sweni rivers – the Big Five are glimpsed here. Sweni Lodge, adorned in dark woods and avocado greens, sits at the edge of the Sweni River, its six deluxe suites offering an up-close view of visiting wildlife. DISTAnCE FROM SATARA AIRSTRIp: VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Stone carving statue for her and a book on the Kruger National Park for him. In ThE KnOW Indulge in a massage at the confluence of the N’wanetsi and Sweni rivers, then sip sundowners while overlooking the Lebombo concession territory. 45 minutes &BEyOnD phInDA pRIVATE gAME RESERVE Kwazulu Natal, South Africa With seven diverse habitats sheltering an abundance of wildlife (including the Big Five of lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino and buffalo), and bordering the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, which is a World Heritage Site, &BEYONd Phinda Private Game Reserve is all about location. Safari guests from one of the six luxury lodges will enjoy expert-led walking safaris, exhilarating game drives and Specialist Safaris. This ecotourism award-winning reserve affords guests incredible up-close views of the surrounding wilderness and resident wildlife. DISTAnCE FROM pRIVATE AIRSTRIp: VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Private bush meal and special Virtuoso Body Safari Bag including shower gel, body lotion and body scrub. In ThE KnOW Join one of the reserve’s Specialist Safaris, which include a bush skills adventure and a safari specifically for birders. 10 minutes
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