Madikwe Safari Lodge - Awarded the Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown

Congratulations are in order - Madikwe Safari Lodge has won the Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown Award

We are thrilled to announce that Madikwe Safari Lodge has been awarded the Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown - a brand new accolade that recognises a very select group of properties with an extraordinary track record across three decades of the world’s most respected travel awards.

Madikwe Safari Lodge is located in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve which spans five distinct habitats, from grassy plains and woodlands to rugged rocky hills, supporting an spectacular abundance of wildlife. Combined with its intimate atmosphere, unhurried pace and genuinely warm hospitality, the lodge offers a safari experience that leaves a lasting impression. There is no wonder it has been recognised for this prestigious award. 

The Triple Crown is earned by appearing across all three of Condé Nast Traveler’s flagship awards. Each one measures something different:

❖    The Hot List - Celebrating the best new hotel openings

❖    The Gold List - The editors’ own selection of favourite properties worldwide

❖    Readers’ Choice Awards - Decided entirely by guests

To feature across all three - chosen by industry experts, editors, and everyday travellers alike - is a rare and remarkable achievement. Madikwe Safari Lodge is one of fewer than 30 properties across the whole of Africa to make this inaugural list.

 “To every guest and partner who has walked this journey with us, this recognition is yours as much as it is ours. For what would we be without you?” - Madikwe Safari Lodge

 It’s a wonderfully earned moment - the kind that only comes from consistently delivering something genuinely special, year after year.

From the whole team at Travel Promoters - Congratulations on this outstanding and well deserved recognition.  

Celebrating Rare Earth’s Recognition in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

We’re delighted to share that two of Rare Earth’s exceptional properties have been honoured in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards — a testament to the heartfelt hospitality and unforgettable experiences they offer.

The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa was named one of the Top 15 Hotels in Southern & Eastern Africa. Tucked into the coastal beauty of Plettenberg Bay, surrounded by flag beaches and Garden Route splendour - this boutique hotels carries the honour and heritage of its 1777 origins. With 18 thoughtfully designed suites, spa, and a restaurant offering fresh, seasonal flavours, The Old Rectory offers a gentle kind of luxury — one that invites guests to slow down and feel the sea just steps away.

The Outpost, located in the remote Makuleke private concession of Kruger National Park, has been recognised as one of the Top 15 Resorts in South Africa. Together with its sister lodge, Pel’s Post, The Outpost offers a rare safari experience — one defined by vast wilderness, starlit skies, and a deep sense of connection to nature. It’s a place where time slows, senses awaken, and the spirit of Africa reveals itself in every moment.

Rare Earth is a family-owned collection of retreats, and to be celebrated on a global stage alongside some of the world’s most iconic travel brands is testament to their incredible experience and phenomenal hospitality offered to guests.

What makes these awards especially meaningful is that they are voted for by travellers themselves. They reflect the memories made, the relationships nurtured, and the transformative experiences that linger long after checkout. These moments are made possible by the extraordinary teams on the ground — from chefs and guides to therapists and housekeepers — whose care, passion, and dedication shape every guest’s journey.

From all of us at Travel Promoters, congratulations on this extraordinary recognition — it’s so well deserved.

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