Palala Boutique Game Lodge

Set near the banks of the Limpopo River in South Africa's Limpopo province, Palala Boutique Game Lodge & Spa holds 37 suites across four categories. Junior Suites centre on imported king beds and en-suite bathrooms with free-standing baths, glass showers, and double basins. Executive Suites add flat-screen televisions with DStv, marble bathrooms with free-standing spa baths, and twin basins. The Presidential Suite, recommended for honeymooners, carries a super king bed, twin marble basins, and designer amenities. Boloka Standard rooms provide twin beds, en-suite showers, air-conditioning, and bar fridges. Hippos Walk Deluxe rooms offer convertible twin-to-king beds, air-conditioning, and larger en-suite bathrooms. All suites include complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee stations, and imported linens.

Two-hour game drives depart with a ranger and include bottled water and two drinks per person. Matoppie Restaurant, named for the sculptural tree beneath which it sits, serves breakfast on a suspended deck, lunch, and dinner prepared by award-winning chefs using South African ingredients; signature dishes include spiced beef, macadamia-stuffed chicken, and Dukka-crusted lamb. The Sediko Bush Spa, located near the river, offers a signature Razul cleansing treatment in a private chamber, a Merlot bath outdoors, and a sixty-minute cannabidiol massage. The Tree of Life ballroom and an island setting host conferences for up to 76 guests in shared accommodation. Bird-watching, catch-and-release fishing, and guided walks operate on site.