Spring 2020

44 Jan20014 refreshment that comes from the house beverages, including wine, beer, and spirits. The cuisine itself is a work of collaborative and creative mastery, featuring different elements from the chef, baker, gardener, and local producers. Breakfast is the perfect start for a day of adventure or relaxation, with freshly- baked muffins, homemade jams, fresh fruit, and a hot meal. Lunch can be enjoyed either at the Lapa, or the Mosaic Lagoon Café as a picnic beneath the ancient milkwood trees that surround the area. After a day spent luxuriating yourself however you like, gourmet dinner is served. Prepared by the chef with locally produced and organic vegetables, each dish is a glimpse at South African culture through the kaleidoscopic lens of a colourful plate. For those in search of adventure either at Mosaic Lagoon Lodge or beyond, a world awaits. Every stay includes all land and water-based activities that are located at the lodge complex, including lagoon cruises, open-vehicle beach trips with sundowners, mountain bike trails, kayaking, and birding. Immersed in a vibrant kingdom of life, guests can experience a world like never before. As if that wasn’t enough, the team at Mosaic Lagoon Lodge can help reserve additional activities a little further afield. Boat-based whale watching, shark cage diving, and wine tasting tours are all available nearby, and will fulfil the need for either wonder, adrenaline, or elegance. Often celebrated as a nation of rich culture, and even richer life, South Africa is home to some truly stunning places, but there are few that trump Mosaic Lagoon Lodge when it comes to blending that natural wonder with exceptional luxury. Far from the busyness of modern tourism, this one-of-a- kind experience is nothing short of luxury personified. Company: Mosaic Lagoon Lodge Contact: Maryke De Villiers Website: www.mosaicsouthafrica.com Mosaic Lagoon Lodge is the ultimate private getaway, capturing the essence of tranquillity with five safari-style suites nestled amongst ancient milkwood trees at the edge of the stunning Hermanus Lagoon. Each carefully designed lodge evokes an undeniable connection to nature, and to the ecological wilderness that awaits just outside the door. As well as being an enviably relaxing and tranquil place to stay, Mosaic Lagoon Lodge is also located centrally to some of South Africa’s most enthralling and exhilarating experiences for those in search of excitement and adventure. For those intrepid travellers who have already visited South Africa, this idyllic retreat begs a return visit. Each of the five suites offered by Mosaic Lagoon Lodge is an exquisite fusion of stone and glass walls, framing and showcasing the power of the mountains against the lush greenery of the rolling hills beneath them. Opening out onto private decks, guests are encouraged to admire the full extent of South Africa’s beauty from rustic and comfortable seating, or the modern and sophisticated plunge pool. Inside each lodge, the combination of contemporary elegance and pastoral rusticity continues with elements of stone, wood, and thatch making up most of the architecture. The twisted and gnarled wood serves to enhance the feeling of being in the African bush, coupled with an outdoor shower for those seeking even greater levels of authenticity. The nature lodges afforded by Mosaic Lagoon Lodge are not only at the zenith of what the industry can offer in terms of experience, but also luxury. Each room has beautiful soft netting surrounding a king-sized bed, sitting area, writing desk, fireplace, and ceiling fan. Bathrooms come equipped with a large, intimate, and romantic tub for couples, before they venture out onto the decking to witness a star-studded South African sky at night. The fireplace will warm the heart whilst the sounds of nature fill the soul as guests come together in the lounge area for food and drinks. It is a haven of life that guests can be amongst, on a boardwalk under a canopy of vegetation. After a restful nights sleep in a stunning lodge, the luxury continues to abound with the all-inclusive service that the team at Mosaic Lagoon Lodge offers. Purely in terms of food alone, guests can enjoy a full breakfast, light lunch or picnic, and gourmet dinner in the stunning Lagoon Lodge Lapa, or lounge and dining area. With each meal, guests can also sample the lip-smacking Famed for its magnificent beauty, rich biodiversity, and the warmth of its people, South Africa is a fascinating country. From the captivating majesty of the towering Table Mountain to the far-reaching glisten of the South Atlantic Ocean, the country’s Western Cape is an icon of natural luxury. Situated deep in the countryside, a short drive from the characterful town of Stanford, is LUXlife’s Most Tranquil Retreat 2019 – Western Cape, Mosaic Lagoon Lodge. As part of our Highlights feature, we shine a spotlight on this luxury retreat. Luxury Lodges in Stunning South Africa