Lukimbi Safari Lodge

Nestled in Kruger Park near South Africa’s eastern border, Lukimbi Safari Lodge is a tasteful, comfortable throwback to the days when Ernest Hemingway was tramping around the continent. Guests can expect to see lions, rhinos, leopards, and more on this boutique hotel’s guided safaris, where they might also encounter any of the park’s 420 native bird species. Suites are furnished with classic South African décor, and the premier suites feature a bath big enough for two, a private patio and pool, and the occasional visit from the neighborhood’s elephants. And while the lodge and its location evoke a more rugged past, the in-house restaurant is refined, serving artistic local dishes and an award-winning wine list.