Monday, November 26, 2012

STANLEY SAFARI LODGE SOLE AFRICAN PROPERTY TO WIN WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARD 2012


Competing among some 1000 nominees, Stanley Safari Lodge, an exclusive safari property near Victoria Falls in Zambia, has won Best Luxury Bush Lodge in Africa from World Luxury Hotel Awards (WLHA) 2012. It is the only property in Africa this year to win a WLHA award. The awards, presented at the 2012 WLHA Gala Ceremony held on October 13 in Kuala Lumpur, are conferred on some of the world’s most sought-after hotels, lodges, resorts and private islands.

“We are delighted to have won such a prestigious award, especially considering the star-studded field of entrants and because it reflects highly on our level of service,” said Reinout de Gruijter, owner. 

Only luxury venues operating in a luxury niche market are able to participate in WLHA.  The main criterion to be successfully nominated and included in the official voting process is overall service excellence. “We can always learn from one another and be inspired to greater levels of excellence, meaning exceeding customer’s expectations and paying attention to detail,” said Marinique de Wet, Director of the WLHA.

Stanley Safari Lodge, only 1.8 miles from legendary Victoria Falls, is set on a hill bordering the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, and overlooks unspoiled bush. The views are splendid: the spray of the Falls in the distance, the mighty Zambezi river and, on top of that, yet another beautiful African sunset. From the main garden, infinity pool or privacy of a guestroom, views are superlative.

The open-sided Main House has been designed with space and vistas in mind and has a truly African feel. Guests can enjoy sundowners in the African-style lounge, a three-course dinner in the dining room or spend quiet time in the library or upper deck discovering the secrets of the continent.

The atmosphere at Stanley Safari Lodge is tranquil and intimate, and, with only 10 private cottages or suites, the level of personalized service is superb.

Each and every cottage is individually designed. But what makes Stanley Safari Lodge really special is the open design of many of the rooms: the optimal way to experience the real Africa, just like Stanley must have done centuries ago. 

For more information visit www.stanleysafaris.com

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