A Curated Journey Through Africa’s Most Extraordinary Destinations

The Best Stays Collection brings together three beautifully crafted coffee-table books celebrating the finest sustainable luxury destinations across South Africa, Africa, and the Indian Ocean Islands. Each edition showcases hand-selected lodges, villas, hotels, and retreats that redefine modern travel — places where world-class hospitality meets deep respect for conservation, culture, and community.

Created in collaboration with Trips to Earth and enriched by Ardmore’s iconic artistry, this collection offers an immersive journey into the landscapes, wildlife, and cultures that make these regions among the most inspiring on Earth.

Together, these three volumes form a definitive celebration of purpose-driven luxury travel.

South Africa’s Best Stays

A tribute to the diverse beauty of South Africa, this edition highlights the country’s most remarkable safari lodges, coastal sanctuaries, wine-country retreats, and design-forward boutique hotels. From Kruger’s iconic wilderness to the Cape’s world-renowned vineyards, every featured property blends exceptional comfort with sustainability and heartfelt hospitality.

An ode to land, culture, wildlife, and the philosophy of Ubuntu.

Africa’s Best Stays

Spanning the continent’s most celebrated wilderness areas — from the Okavango Delta and Serengeti to Namibia’s desert dunes, Rwanda’s volcanic forests, and Zambia’s riverine valleys — this edition explores Africa at its most breathtaking. Each property has been chosen for its conservation impact, architectural excellence, and profoundly immersive guest experience.

A sweeping photographic journey through the wild soul of Africa.

Indian Ocean Islands’ Best Stays

This edition reveals the most enchanting island escapes scattered across the Indian Ocean — including Mozambique’s untouched archipelagos, Mauritius’s elegant oceanfront resorts, Madagascar’s rare biodiversity, Seychelles’ granite-framed beaches, Zanzibar’s cultural richness, and the Maldives’ world-famous atolls.

A celebration of barefoot luxury, marine conservation, and tropical tranquillity.

What Unites the Collection

Across all three books, the Best Stays Collection champions destinations that share a singular ethos:

• Uncompromising sustainability

• Authentic cultural connection

• Architectural beauty & refined design

• Extraordinary wildlife & nature experiences

• Community upliftment & ecological stewardship

• Luxury rooted in purpose

These are not just places to stay — they are destinations that transform.

A Collector’s Must-Have

Whether purchased individually or as a complete set, the Best Stays Collection is perfect for:

• Travel enthusiasts

• Safari-goers & island lovers

• Interior design & décor

• Hotels, lodges, and guesthouses

• Corporate or personal gifting

• Anyone inspired by Africa’s wild beauty

Printed to the highest standards, each book is a timeless piece of art — both visually and philosophically rich.