Things to Do on a Luxury Holiday to Africa

When thinking about a luxury holiday in Africa, the places that first come to mind are Cape Town and Mauritius.  Mauritius is a place that has great holiday spots and you are provided lavish and exclusive services. Mauritius has turquoise waters with a very diverse marine life and the luxury hotels there are very sophisticated - and Mauritius holds a charm that can relax you immensely and is considered to be an island paradise.

There are a variety of different aspects to the island and it has waterfalls, forests and volcanic peaks all at the same time. During your luxury holiday you can enjoy all sorts of cuisine from European, Chinese and Indian to Creole. Another great aspect of spending luxury holidays in Mauritius is that it has great spas, and you can indulge yourself in rejuvenating treatments and also relax on the beach while admiring the sunset.

The most prestigious hotels in Mauritius are located on the east coast - Belle Mare. If you are interested in water sports, you should go to Ile aux Cerfs, which is a small island and offers all kinds of water sports. You can also opt for fishing to Trou d’eau Douce, which is a small village. You partake in hiking and scuba diving on the west coast, which has the Tamarin Falls and the Le Morne Brabant Mountain. If you want to go and watch dolphins, then you can go to Tamarin Bay, which also offers golfing and kite surfing. The best night clubs and bars are located in Grand Baie, which is known as the St Tropez of Mauritius.

Egypt is another place where you can spend your holidays in Africa. It has always held appeal because of the many ancient attractions that it offers. Sharm El Sheikh, which is on the Red Sea, is a great beach resort and offers scuba diving. You can enjoy your holiday to a great extent with the desert landscapes, ancient history, a fascinating culture and great food. You can also take a journey down to the river Nile. Cairo has a corniche in which there are many luxury hotels lined up.

South Africa is another great place to visit, and offers a lot of diversity. It is often called the “world in one country” and has a lot of destinations that are truly stunning. Cape Town has many great luxury hotels. Another place in South Africa that is worth visiting during your holidays is the Cape Winelands. You should stay in the vineyard based hotels, which offer great opportunities to unwind and relax. You can also have holidays on the safari, and have yourself accommodated in a safari lodge and you can enjoy tracking the Big Five.

Some of the best hotels where you can spend your luxury holidays are the Paradise Cove Hotel and Spa, Le Meridien Ile Maurice and Le Prince Maurice in Mauritius, the Ellerman House, The ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel, Hotel Le Vendôme and the Mount Nelson in Cape Town.