Graaff-Reinet, South Africa – 10 July 2026 – Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve is proud to announce its recent recognition at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, receiving two prestigious accolades:
- Best Safari Experience in Africa
- Best Eco-Friendly Stay in South Africa
Recognised globally for excellence in hospitality, the Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards honour properties that consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences through genuine guest feedback.
These awards acknowledge Mount Camdeboo’s commitment to offering an authentic safari experience within one of South Africa’s most remarkable wilderness regions, while maintaining a strong focus on conservation, sustainability and responsible tourism.
Ryan Fulton, General Manager of Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve, said:
“Receiving recognition as the Best Safari Experience in Africa and the Best Eco-Friendly Stay in South Africa is a proud milestone for Mount Camdeboo. These awards celebrate not only the exceptional experiences we strive to create for our guests, but also our ongoing commitment to conserving the remarkable landscapes and biodiversity of the Great Karoo. We share this achievement with our dedicated team and valued guests, whose trust, support and passion for authentic safari experiences continue to inspire us every.”
Situated within the vast landscapes of South Africa’s Great Karoo, Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve offers an exclusive safari experience that combines luxury accommodation, immersive wildlife encounters and exceptional hospitality.
About Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve
Located just outside Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape, Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve spans over 14,000 hectares of diverse Karoo wilderness. The reserve offers luxury accommodation across its historic manor houses, private cottages and eco-pods, complemented by personalised service, exceptional dining and unforgettable wildlife experiences. Dedicated to conservation and sustainability, Mount Camdeboo provides guests with an authentic safari experience that celebrates the beauty and biodiversity of the Great Karoo.
About Newmark Hotels & Reserves
Newmark Hotels & Reserves lives by the promise of “Experience Authentic”. It creates memorable and unique experiences for guests – authentic to the location, environs and people of each of its properties.
From gracious boutique luxury hotels, vibrant city hotels, inspiring safari lodges to blissful island getaways – Newmark is a curator of occasions that excite, serve, soothe and take care of its guests. Occasions that are complemented by sensorial cuisine, directed by Newmark’s Group Culinary Director, and enhanced by its Group Sommelier’s selected wine choices.
Established in 2007, Newmark Hotels & Reserves has its roots in Cape Town, and continues to expand throughout Africa. The hospitality management company’s South African presence includes Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront, the expansive Karoo, the rolling green hills of the UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere, the vast Kruger National Park where lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard roam free, and the banks of the Makhutswi River in the Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve – also home to the Big Five.
Further afield, Newmark’s guests can experience West African golf, East African gorilla trekking, and the opulence of Mauritian and Zanzibar beach resorts. Batoka Gorge, near Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, is now home to Bupenyu Lodge, while Namibia’s water-rich safari landscapes in the Zambezi Region will soon welcome Thitaka Lodge.
About Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards
In the realm of award initiatives, Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards stands unmatched. Excellence is recognized through guest feedback rather than votes from the general public or a panel of judges. This fair and transparent process ensures unbiased results. The Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards honour establishments that consistently excel in delivering remarkable hospitality experiences. The Awards recognise exceptional contributions by hotels, lodges, villas, resorts, retreats, spas and restaurants worldwide.
Association with the Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards guarantees global recognition, distinction, credibility and influence. The awards are widely regarded as one of the highest accolades in the hospitality industry.
For more information on the 2026 award winners, visit www.hautegrandeur.com
Patuvuyo Mtiya
Communications Manager
Email: patuvuyo@newmarkhotels.com
Telephone: +27 21 427 5900
Website: www.newmarkhotels.com
