Hotel African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa (Magaliesburg, South Africa)

Guests can get back to nature in the South African bush at Askari Game Lodge & Spa. Found on the secluded Plumari Private Reserve outside Magaliesburg, this upscale resort offers encounters with elephants and lions. There’s also an outdoor swimming pool and a spa offering massages, pedicures and manicures. All the elegantly decorated accommodations feature private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Traditional rooms in the main lodge feature period antiques, while the self-catering family units have kitchens and barbecue areas. There are also chalet units, some with thatched roofs and patios. Selected quarters add mountain views and fireplaces. Besides conference facilities and Wi-Fi access, amenities include free parking and an on-site museum of vintage farm machinery. Guests can also enjoy activities like mountain hikes and photography courses. A buffet breakfast is available. The on-site restaurant serves barbecued meats as a speciality. There’s also a relaxed bar. The Cradle of Humankind Visitor Centre, part of a World Heritage Site, lies roughly 35 minutes’ drive from Askari Game Lodge & Spa.