Stunning Safari Villa in South Africa with Pool, Deck, and Outdoor Fireplace

The Mapogo lion coalition was a band of impressive male South African lions that dominated the Sabi Sands region, a private game reserve, for years. Mapogo Villa provides a one-of–a-kind luxury safari experience in the natural Bushveld of South Africa. The stately, fierce nature of lions reflects the villa’s commanding position atop a functioning waterhole. 

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Inside Mapogo Villa you’ll find four gorgeous guest suites featuring designer details and unbroken views of the surrounding Bushveld. Each suite features a private patio with a spacious daybed, lounge, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto the peaceful outdoor area, where an en-suite bathroom boasts a double rain shower and a freestanding tub. Spend your morning or evening here indulging in a restorative bathing ritual. 

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The villa’s temperature-controlled wine gallery serves as an elegant indoor gathering space on balmy evenings. Throughout the villa, guests can admire stunning modern artworks, including eye-catching paintings and abstract sculptures. Mapogo Villa’s shared living spaces include a chic formal lounge and an entertainment area featuring high-quality audiovisual equipment, including a flat-screen TV, and boardgames. 

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Get in a daily workout in the home’s lap pool before drying off and soaking up the African sun. Relax in the shade on the adjoining steel patio while gazing out at the beautiful waterhole that occasionally hosts a herd of colossal hippos. The one-of-a-kind terrace is a designer’s modern interpretation of the African umbrella acacia. 

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The villa’s indoor-outdoor living spaces allow for hours spent gathering with other guests or communing with nature, whether it’s soaking up a gorgeous sunset or stargazing. Witness vibrant wildlife from the home or venture out on an exciting sustainable safari.

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After exploring the African landscape, Mapogo Villa serves as a restorative retreat for guests of all ages. Enjoy a delicious meal under the stars from the dining area on the deck. Savor made-to-order meals from the villa’s professional chef prepared in the home’s fully equipped kitchen. You and fellow guests can relax at the adjoining private boma, a stone enclosure that hosts a fireplace. It’s the perfect spot for sharing a drink or a story. 

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Set within the bewitching South African landscape and featuring exquisite indoor and outdoor spaces, Mapogo Villa is an idyllic escape for the luxury traveler.