Banyan Tree Seychelles

Set on a stunning white sand beach on Mahe, the Banyan Tree Seychelles is a world-class beach resort offering superb facilities, great service and amazing views. The Banyan Tree Seychelles makes a perfect start to a Seychelles honeymoon.

Easter

Africa is home to some incredible destinations, perfect for travelling during the Easter holidays; from the unique Skeleton coast in Namibia, the thunderous Victoria Falls in Zambia and Zimbabwe, to wildlife spotting in Botswana. Escape the April showers and head on holiday over Easter.

This time of year is the perfect time to see Victoria Falls in all its glory. The high water levels make this already spectacular natural wonder even better, giving it its reputable status as the ‘smoke that thunders.’ The warm sunny days produce multiple scattered rainbows a phenomenon to be included in any Easter holiday break.

Botswana is the go to destination for wildlife, with great safari trips in Kalahari, Savuti and Makgadikgadi Pans, the latter homing the annual zebra migration and Easter time being the last chance to witness these superb creatures.  

South Africa’s well renowned eastern cape and garden route provides a stretch of coastline 300km long, from Port Elizabeth to Plettenberg Bay, this enchanting coastline is filled with attractive scenery. Its white sandy beaches, breath-taking bays, steep cliffs and mountain backdrops provide excellent excursions as visitors wander through its various passes, exploring all the region has to offer. 

Namibia, an extraordinarily enticing country boasts landscapes filled with desert plains, weird vegetation and unique animals. For a completely different but awe inspiring safari, Namibia is the perfect choice, a land of real enchantment.

East Coast, Mauritius

The Residence Mauritius is an elegant luxury beach resort on a beautiful beach on Mauritius’ East Coast. Offering extensive facilities, superb service and cuisine and a fabulous spa, The Residence is perfect for a family holiday or romantic escape.

The Residence Mauritius

Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Azura Benguerra Island is a barefoot luxury eco-retreat in Mozambique’s incredible Bazaruto Islands. Spend your days at Azura Benguerra lazing on perfect beaches, snorkelling and diving, getting pampered at the spa, or joining a community project.

Azura Benguerra Island

Franschhoek, South Africa

A spectacular hideaway in the Winelands with eleven individually and elegantly decorated suites and five new vineyard villas. La Residence is a wonderful place from which to explore, or just relax and soak up the beautiful scenery.

La Residence

East Coast, Mauritius

One&Only Le Saint Géran is one of Mauritius’ best established luxury beach resorts. Ideal for both families and couples, the One&Only Le Saint Géran has a gorgeous natural setting matched only by the superb service and sophisticated accommodation.

One&Only Le Saint Géran

Serengeti National Park, northern Tanzania

Serengeti Under Canvas is an intimate &Beyond mobile camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti, providing a traditional safari experience without compromising on the comfort, and a stay at Serengeti Under Canvas lets you experience the annual Great Migration in style.

Serengeti Under Canvas

East Coast, Mauritius

Constance Belle Mare Plage is a beautiful resort set on one of Mauritius’ finest beaches. Offering a superb spa and two championship golf courses, Constance Belle Mare Plage can be as relaxing or as active as you choose, and the food is superb.

Constance Belle Mare Plage

East Coast, Mauritius

Constance Le Prince Maurice is a romantic beach hideaway on a white sand beach on Mauritius’ East Coast. Chic and relaxed, Constance Le Prince Maurice is an ideal honeymoon destination boasting a stunning pool, fantastic restaurants and excellent service.

Constance Le Prince Maurice

Rorke's Drift, South Africa

Fugitives’ Drift is an Imagine favourite for those visiting the historic Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana. Expert guides recount-enthralling tales of overcoming adversity, with charming accommodation and incredible scenery to boot.

Fugitives' Drift

Gansbaai, South Africa

Grootbos is a 5-star luxury lodge located a short distance from Hermanus. A firm Imagine favourite, this lodge offers an excellent nature experience, focused on the southern right whale migration in Walker Bay from June to November.

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

The Crags, South Africa

Hog Hollow has been an Imagine favourite for many years offering seclusion in one of the Garden Route’s most picturesque locations. Beautiful suites, attentive service and spectacular views make this one of the most in-demand places to stay in the area.

Hog Hollow Country Lodge

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Panorama Region, South Africa

White water rafting on the Blyde River through the third largest canyon in the world is quite an adventure. With stunning scenery surrounding you as you venture out and the ideal rapids, this activity will have your blood pumping and heart racing.

White Water Rafting the Blyde River

Cape Town, South Africa

Bay Harbour Market is situated on the water’s edge in an old fish factory in Hout Bay Harbour. The market boasts more than 100 stalls selling a huge variety of local produce from arts and crafts to fashion, jewellery and authentic South African food.

Bay Harbour Market

Zimbabwe Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Cruise along the mighty Zambezi River in the Ra-Ikane, a luxurious boat fashioned after David Livingstone's exploration boat. Reminiscent of the rich history of the explorers of Victoria Falls, this is the perfect opportunity to spot incredible wildlife.

Ra-Ikane River Cruises

Cape Town, South Africa

Spend a morning surfing off Muizenberg Beach in the warmer False Bay waters, followed by an afternoon tour of the beautifully scenic Cape Peninsula where penguins are aplenty and the ocean seems to stretch on forever.

Surf & Peninsula Tour

Hermanus, South Africa

June and November is prime-time whale watching season, these incredible animals migrate to the Western Cape to calve their young. A boat tour is the best way to get up close to these massive mammals as they breach the water.

Whale Watching Tour

Johannesburg and surrounds, South Africa

The Soweto Tour takes you through one of the most famous townships, near Johannesburg. It is recommended you allocate 5 hours to this tour although an all day tour is recommended to see all the major highlights and landmarks.

Soweto Tour

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Experience the thrill of white-water rafting on the Zambezi River on the rapids below Victoria Falls. This stretch of water is home to the largest number of high volume Grade 5 rapids on the planet. An adrenaline fuelled experience in a dramatic setting.

White-water rafting on the Zambezi

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Take a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls to witness one of the seven wonders of the natural world from the air. A flight over the Falls gives a dramatic perspective of the largest sheet of falling water in the world.

Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

High tea at the old colonial Victoria Falls Hotel should not be missed. Sitting on the terrace with the sound of the Falls in the background is a truly fantastic experience.

Tea at Victoria Falls Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

There are few places on earth where you can enjoy an experience quite like this. Get up close to the breeding colony of penguins at Boulders Beach on False bay and share their stretch of sand, or even paddle into the sea to swim with them.

Penguins at Boulders Beach

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