| Africa is one of the largest continents in the | | | | The 'Bed & Breakfast Collection', as its name |
| world, and certainly has the widest variety of | | | | explains, references the best B&Bs in Africa |
| wildlife, climates and sceneries which make it ideal | | | | with several categories, ranging from 'luxury' to |
| for unforgettable holiday experiences. The | | | | 'comfortable'. It also has an 'eco-reserve/natural |
| portfolio collection is a benchmark of the best | | | | heritage site' category, one that I found |
| quality accommodation in Africa, describing the | | | | extremely tempting as it listed amazing |
| best places to go in Africa. | | | | accommodation options in the middle of national |
| In order to classify the best places to go in | | | | parks or reserves. |
| Africa, the Portfolio collection was established in | | | | The 'Game Reserve & Lodges' Collection |
| 1982 and to date represents over 750 | | | | must not be overlooked at any cost! The |
| establishments chosen for their ambiance, | | | | extreme abundance of wildlife in Africa means |
| hospitality and atmosphere. The accreditation is | | | | there are opportunities to see animals that cannot |
| allocated by a team of traveling consultants who | | | | be found anywhere else on Earth. The Portfolio |
| ensure that the standard of every single room is | | | | Collection's Game Reserves and Lodges have |
| maintained to an extremely high standard. | | | | been benchmarked for their proximity to African |
| Today, the Portfolio Collection has three | | | | wildlife as well as their accommodation quality. |
| accommodation guides to suit the needs and price | | | | Game Reserves and Lodges are particularly |
| ranges of every traveler going to Africa. This | | | | stunning within the Kruger National Park, a |
| allows every budget to 'find a gem', and make | | | | protected area where wildlife has been flourishing |
| the most out of his holiday to Africa. | | | | for the past hundred years. |
| The 'Country Places' Portfolio Collection guide | | | | So if you are planning a trip to Africa, and need |
| benchmarks independent country houses, boutique | | | | inspiration or advice, make sure you have a look |
| hotels and game reserves in South Africa. As an | | | | at the accommodations the Portfolio Collection |
| important number of the most charming | | | | has been benchmarking for over 20 years. Even if |
| accommodations in Africa are independent, and | | | | the Portfolio collection does not manage to |
| run by South Africans, the Country Place guide is | | | | seduce you in the ways it seduced me, it will |
| a great way to discover those places forgotten | | | | certainly give you an idea of places to visit during |
| by big travel companies and tour operators that | | | | your holidays in Africa. |
| do not specialize in Africa. | | | | |