Africa Odyssey: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania & Egypt - 2021

Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel

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With stately décor and superlative service you’d expect from a Renaissance property, the Cairo Mirage City Hotel delights travelers who venture to the Egyptian capital. Each of the rooms here features a range of deluxe appointments, including air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, and hair dryer. The hotel’s amenities are equally impressive: You can go for a dip in the on-site pool, enjoy a refreshing drink in the bar, a delectable meal in the restaurant (or in your room with 24-hour room service), and a quick workout in the fitness center.

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

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Surrounded by tropical gardens and minutes from the Indian Ocean’s inviting beaches, the Dar es Salaam Serena is a stylish yet relaxed hotel. All guest rooms and suites are air-conditioned and offer Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The hotel has a swimming pool and fitness center, an international restaurant and coffee shop, a bar, and a poolside brasserie.

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

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Idyllically situated on Stone Town’s seafront, the Superior First-Class Zanzibar Serena Hotel

is a haven of tranquility from the trading town’s bustle. The hotel is comprised of two historic buildings restored in traditional Swahili style. With Arabic and Swahili-influenced decor, this lavish retreat captures the elegance of the grand Spice Route era. Each of the rooms and suites have wood-framed doors opening onto private balconies with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views. Cool, white walls, high-ceilings and crisp royal blues and whites echo Zanzibar's coastal serenity. The rooftop restaurant offers fresh-caught seafood and extraordinary views of the bay.

Selous Serena Camp

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Secluded in the dense indigenous forest of Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve, the Selous Serena Camp is the ultimate safari getaway. Nestled amongst the trees, the 12 luxury tents have thatched roofs, canvas walls, and private viewing decks overlooking the river. Each tent features a unique mix of crystal chandeliers, opulent rugs and polished rosewood furniture, as well as elegant Victorian-styled bathrooms with claw-footed bathtubs. The lodge’s open-sided central dining room, lounge, library and bar are interconnected by broad wooden walkways. A spectacular infinity pool and sundeck offer an idyllic retreat.

Little Mongena Tented Camp

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Situated on the scenic banks of the Mongena Dam, this intimate tented camp is the perfect location to be immersed in Africa's wilderness and wildlife. Each glamping-style tent provides amenities such as air conditioning, mini-safes, tea/coffee station, and en-suite bathrooms, along with onsite dining, bar, pool, and lounge. Game drives in the morning and afternoon are offered in custom built 10-seater game drive vehicles. You can also potentially spot the Big 5 right from your tent, as the camp is located inside the Dinokeng Game Reserve, teeming with animals.

The Wallow, Victoria Falls

This new Vantage-exclusive safari lodge is on a private concession inside Victoria Falls National Park. Enjoy sumptuous soft furnishings, glass-fronted, air-conditioned tented suites with bespoke toiletries, soft bathrobes, hair dryer, tea/coffee station, and your own private wooden deck. Tables laid with white linen and lit with candlelight add a touch of romance to The Wallow’s dining terrace. The nearby mud wallow, after which it’s named, is frequented by elephants from Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, a Vantage Cares Initiative, and we’ll be able to watch them enjoy a mud bath.

The Cullinan Hotel

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Elegant and stylish, the Superior First Class Cullinan Hotel is located in the most sought-after part of the city, packed with restaurants, bars, shopping, and museums. The hotel offers a free shuttle to the celebrated V&A Waterfront, just a few minutes away. Rooms are tastefully furnished and designed for maximum comfort, incorporating world-class amenities with contemporary emphasis. Guests have access to a host of services and facilities, including great dining, a fully equipped fitness center, outdoor heated pool, and world-class boutique spa.

JW Marriott Hotel Cairo

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Located in the upscale Heliopolis section of Cairo just minutes from the airport, this deluxe hotel offers comfortable modern rooms with balconies, spacious grounds with a large oasis-like outdoor pool and sun deck, and a variety of establishments for eating and drinking. During your visit, play a round on the hotel’s award-winning golf course, limber up on the tennis court, work out in the fitness center, or indulge yourself with a treatment at the spa. Dining choices range from the casual Mirage Café, with its serene views, to a host of restaurants offering dining choices from around the world, from sushi to steak.

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria

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Discover another side of Egypt at a fresh and fashionable resort-style enclave overlooking the seafront and a private beach in historic Alexandria. Your light and airy room, complete with balcony, is the perfect home base for exploring this fascinating city. In addition to beach access and a gorgeous outdoor pool on the fourth-floor terrace, you’ll be able to take advantage of a modern fitness center and award-winning spa. Take your pick from a range of dining options, or enjoy cocktails at any one of several bars and lounges.

The Westin Washington Dulles Airport

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Built in 2009, the Westin Washington Dulles Airport hotel was recently renovated and is conveniently just one mile from the airport. It’s also close to the Smithsonian Museums, Ford’s Theatre, and Mount Vernon, and includes an on-site restaurant. Rooms feature air-conditioning, a coffee-maker, daily maid service, iron and ironing board, microwave oven, telephones, refrigerators, in-room safes, and cable TV.