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Dyer Island Cruises, 5 Geelbek St, Van Dyks Bay, Gansbaai, South Africa. Tel: +27 (0) 82 801 8014. A short drive from Grootbos, this Fair Trade in Tourism boat company offers participants access to the Marine Five onboard its custom-built whale-watching vessel. Its sister company offers cage diving in the region’s infamous Shark Alley. www.whalewatchsa.com
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa. Tel: +27 (0) 28 384 8008. Located on a sprawling reserve that contains rare and indigenous flora and wildlife, Grootbos’s equally impressive accommodations include a Forest Lodge, Garden Lodge, and luxury private villas. On-site activities include botanical tours, nearby ocean and coastal adventures, and wellness programming. www.grootbos.com
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Reserve. Tel: +27 11 447 7172. South Africa’s quintessential destination for a luxury, five-star Big Five experience. Four distinct lodges each offer unique characteristics and atmospheres, while expertly navigated game drives go deep into the bush. An award-winning wine list, themed dinners, stargazing, and more round out the experience. www.sabisabi.com
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Saxon Hotel, Villa & Spa, 36 Saxon Road, Sandhurst, South Africa. Tel: +27 (0) 11 292 6000. This opulent property offers luxurious respite en route or after a safari experience. The former private home now welcomes global travelers to appreciate its sweeping staircase and public lounges, private villas, butler service, hotel suites, and an art collection that celebrates some of the country’s most coveted artists and past guests. www.saxon.co.za
South African Airways, Tel: 1-800-722-9675. Celebrating 85 years of service in 2019, SAA is a Star Alliance Member and was recently awarded “Best Airline Staff in Africa” at the World Airline Awards. Direct flights are available from New York City and Washington, D.C. in the USA to South Africa. www.flysaa.com
White Pearl Resorts, Ponta Mamoli, Zitundu. Tel: +27 11 026 2674. Mozambique’s eastern shores provide the setting for these exceptional seaside suites. Activity highlights include ocean safaris and the annual migration of Humpback whales, as well as land expeditions to nearby Maputo Special Reserve. www.whitepearlresorts.com
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