100 Favorite Hotels in the World For 2023

32.Matetsi Victoria Falls: Matetsi Private Game Reserve, Zimbabwe

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Set on the banks of the Zambezi River, this collection of suites and villas is perfect for experiencing both river cruises and traditional game drives. The project has protected more than 136,000 acres of habitat for hundreds of species through rewilding efforts on the surrounding game reserve.

 

Reader Score: 98.20

33. Royal Malewane: Thornybush Private Game Reserve, South Africa

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Malewane Lodge is an intimate property of just eight suites (plus a six-bedroom villa) with private pools, terraces, and indoor and outdoor showers. Greater Kruger National Park is a favorite safari destination for spotting the Big Five; it’s also a birder’s paradise, home to more than 500 species.

 

Reader Score: 98.13