{"id":3959,"date":"2023-09-13T13:08:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T03:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=3959"},"modified":"2024-02-27T11:52:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T00:52:54","slug":"melissa-leongs-guide-to-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/melissa-leongs-guide-to-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Melissa Leong\u2019s Guide to South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Food critic and columnist Melissa Leong (co-host of the new season of Luxury Escapes: The World\u2019s Best Holidays) takes a walk on the wild side in South Africa.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On her journey through Africa\u2019s fascinating southern coast for the all-new season of&nbsp;<em>Luxury Escapes: The World\u2019s Best Holidays<\/em>, Melissa Leong falls in love with South Africa\u2019s heartfelt hospitality and unforgettable landscapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From zooming on a coastal motorcycle drive to experiencing a safari in the country\u2019s magnificent savannahs, read on for some of her favourite moments and top tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover more about South Africa on the new season of Luxury Escapes: The World\u2019s Best Holidays, airing Tuesdays 8.30pm AEDT* on Foxtel Lifestyle and on demand on Binge and Network 10. *<em>Check your local TV listings for details.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover South Africa<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover South Africa\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_e64f79fb-1a04-43b3-acd5-3f03850fa92c\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_86a688767fa476460d692f49612e4b43\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/kapama-river-lodge\/e64f79fb-1a04-43b3-acd5-3f03850fa92c\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Kapama River Lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Kapama River Lodge, Hoedspruit, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hoedspruit, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Kapama River Lodge<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 2 outdoor pools. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$7,082<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_f09b8a76-25e5-43b0-aaf4-66430b4b55b3\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_ddafdb1a88b5ba21b2eeaa792d5793ee\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/ac-hotel-by-marriott-cape-town-waterfront\/f09b8a76-25e5-43b0-aaf4-66430b4b55b3\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Cape Town, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,140<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000003Gku7AAC\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_916976b19e954533b2834054568bf0d0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/one-and-only-cape-town-south-africa\/0062y000003Gku7AAC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"One&#038;Only Cape Town\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"One&amp;Only Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Cape Town, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">One&amp;Only Cape Town<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Five-Star One&#038;Only Cape Town Waterfront Resort with Table Mountain Views<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,120<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,173<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000FO91sAAD\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_4fb869633212bf955ad29bc23d82efd0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/ellerman-house-south-africa\/0062y00000FO91sAAD\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Ellerman House\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Ellerman House, Cape Town, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Cape Town, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Ellerman House<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Five-Star Heritage Mansion Retreat on Cape Town&#8217;s Atlantic Seaboard with Spa, Restaurant &#038; Rooftop Bar<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,976<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$4,030<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$4,305<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-6%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Ib041YAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_c2202998836312a5a14eb58958574b8a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/fairmont-cape-grace-cape-town-south-africa\/006RF00000Ib041YAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/gq4bgo9ilozoq4t58b3l.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/gq4bgo9ilozoq4t58b3l.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/gq4bgo9ilozoq4t58b3l.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/gq4bgo9ilozoq4t58b3l.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/gq4bgo9ilozoq4t58b3l.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/gq4bgo9ilozoq4t58b3l.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Cape Town, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Elegant Cape Town Oasis in V&#038;A Waterfront with Outdoor Pool &#038; Wellness Spa<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$936<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000CNFVSAA5\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_28c964b9b88d3088c3eb335259e1df3a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/intercontinental-johannesburg-or-tambo-airport-hotel-ihg-south-africa\/0062y00000CNFVSAA5\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/x40cpheien6935tdliv9.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/x40cpheien6935tdliv9.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/x40cpheien6935tdliv9.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/x40cpheien6935tdliv9.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/x40cpheien6935tdliv9.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/x40cpheien6935tdliv9.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Johannesburg, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Johannesburg Five-Star Airport Escape with Fine-Dining Restaurant &#038; Onsite Spa<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$497<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$507<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000DI61JAAT\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_51201a39c41bf5cc0e27704ed2cedc5f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/holiday-inn-johannesburg-rosebank-ihg-south-africa\/0062y00000DI61JAAT\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank, an IHG Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/652gyr1fmict9yfmbbdp.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/652gyr1fmict9yfmbbdp.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/652gyr1fmict9yfmbbdp.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/652gyr1fmict9yfmbbdp.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/652gyr1fmict9yfmbbdp.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/652gyr1fmict9yfmbbdp.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank, an IHG Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Johannesburg, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Holiday Inn Johannesburg &#8211; Rosebank, an IHG Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Johannesburg Contemporary Cool with Upscale Restaurant &#038; Bar<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$90<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000DI61NAAT\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_75dc9de13a067033f366cb2d4f463af2\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/holiday-inn-johannesburg-sunnyside-park-ihg-south-africa\/0062y00000DI61NAAT\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park, an IHG Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/efcj24w5afc1ifvtk3.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/efcj24w5afc1ifvtk3.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/efcj24w5afc1ifvtk3.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/efcj24w5afc1ifvtk3.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/efcj24w5afc1ifvtk3.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/efcj24w5afc1ifvtk3.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park, an IHG Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Johannesburg, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park, an IHG Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Elegant Johannesburg Garden Escape with Outdoor Pool<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$81<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"offer_x\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=South+Africa&#038;destinationId=le_9766527f2b5d3e95d4a733fcfb77bd7e&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none&#038;flexibleWithDate=true\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"View more escapes\">\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_tag\">Looking for something else?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View all<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=South+Africa&#038;destinationId=le_9766527f2b5d3e95d4a733fcfb77bd7e&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none&#038;flexibleWithDate=true\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"View more escapes\">View more escapes<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LE: How would you describe South Africa to someone who\u2019s never been?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ML:<\/strong> I would describe South Africa to someone who\u2019s never been as a place you didn\u2019t know you loved. It is at once a place of wild beauty, warm hospitality and palpable gravitas.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=South+Africa&amp;destinationId=le_9766527f2b5d3e95d4a733fcfb77bd7e&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dream.luxuryescapes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/FXTL_LuxuryEscapes_6_6_016_Episodic_MikeCardillo.jpg?resize=950%2C634&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A wildlife safari was the ultimate bucket list experience for Melissa Leong, and one of the top picks for her travel guide - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-18716\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zebras on safari in South Africa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LE:\u202f\u202fWhat is the one thing every visitor to South Africa must experience?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ML<\/strong>: It\u2019s a cliche for a reason, but if you\u2019re able to go on safari, it will change your life.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=South+Africa&amp;destinationId=le_9766527f2b5d3e95d4a733fcfb77bd7e&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dream.luxuryescapes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/FXTL_LuxuryEscapes_6_6_007_EpisodicMelissaLeongCameronDaddo_MikeCardillo-1.jpg?resize=950%2C634&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"The beautiful, friendly locals were a highlight of Melissa Leong's trip to South Africa - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-18717\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4973262032085561;width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meeting the locals in South Africa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LE: What is the one thing that might surprise other travellers about South Africa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ML<\/strong>: Just how friendly everyone is. It\u2019s like walking into a room of strangers and immediately feeling embraced and welcomed just because you\u2019re there. There is an inherent sense of pride in South Africa\u2019s diverse and complicated history that transcends everything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LE: What was your standout moment from this trip?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ML<\/strong>: Of the many moments, riding along one of the world\u2019s most scenic drives in a WWII motorcycle side car with a dog in the back, was surreal, can\u2019t-wipe-the-smile-off kind of stuff. The drama of the environment, the surreal nature of it all, it\u2019s a memory for life.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=South+Africa&amp;destinationId=le_9766527f2b5d3e95d4a733fcfb77bd7e&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dream.luxuryescapes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/FXTL_LuxuryEscapes_6_6_025_EpisodicMelissaLeong_MikeCardillo.jpg?resize=950%2C634&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"South Africa's landscapes are as diverse as they are captivating, as Melissa Leong discovered for her travel guide - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-18719\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Melissa Leong in South Africa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LE: Has this trip inspired you to explore more of Africa?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ML<\/strong>: Absolutely. South Africa is a gentle way to begin to explore this incredible continent. Enough that\u2019s familiar, but so much that\u2019s different, it\u2019s definitely the gateway to the African continent and everything it has to offer.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover more about South Africa on the new season of Luxury Escapes: The World\u2019s Best Holidays, airing Tuesdays 8.30pm AEDT* on Foxtel Lifestyle and on demand on Binge and Network 10. *<em>Check your local TV listings for details.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover South Africa<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover South Africa\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_e64f79fb-1a04-43b3-acd5-3f03850fa92c\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_86a688767fa476460d692f49612e4b43\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/kapama-river-lodge\/e64f79fb-1a04-43b3-acd5-3f03850fa92c\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Kapama River Lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/y57eukbynm772kuf2ve.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Kapama River Lodge, Hoedspruit, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hoedspruit, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Kapama River Lodge<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 2 outdoor pools. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$7,082<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_f09b8a76-25e5-43b0-aaf4-66430b4b55b3\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_ddafdb1a88b5ba21b2eeaa792d5793ee\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/ac-hotel-by-marriott-cape-town-waterfront\/f09b8a76-25e5-43b0-aaf4-66430b4b55b3\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/dwdkfsoxek8gb8l02vb.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Cape Town, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,140<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000003Gku7AAC\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_916976b19e954533b2834054568bf0d0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/one-and-only-cape-town-south-africa\/0062y000003Gku7AAC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"One&#038;Only Cape Town\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/v1vledftkhxcbfobmyoq.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"One&amp;Only Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Cape Town, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">One&amp;Only Cape Town<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Five-Star One&#038;Only Cape Town Waterfront Resort with Table Mountain Views<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,120<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,173<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000FO91sAAD\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_4fb869633212bf955ad29bc23d82efd0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/ellerman-house-south-africa\/0062y00000FO91sAAD\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Ellerman House\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wqlnvgdridgnyx3ka6bh.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Ellerman House, Cape Town, South Africa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Cape Town, South Africa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Ellerman House<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Five-Star Heritage Mansion Retreat on Cape Town&#8217;s Atlantic Seaboard with Spa, Restaurant &#038; 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