African Pride is Protea Hotels' Superior-Deluxe range of 5-star hotels, lodges and country houses. This exclusive collection of luxury hotels has been fashioned around the need for superior quality accommodation and wish for individual travel experiences – the perfect choice of destination for the discerning international tourist that demands first-class service and superior luxury. As the name implies, African Pride embodies the proud spirit of Africa, combined with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence.

Having launched the 5-star African Pride brand 5 years ago, Protea Hotels has rapidly expanded the portfolio to incorporate a Superior-Deluxe range of luxury hotels. The African Pride Hotels, Lodges and Country Houses now features 11 properties, located throughout South Africa, including Private Game Lodges and Reserves, 5-star luxury hotels as well as boutique country hotels. From city centre hotels, such as the ultra-chic Melrose Arch Hotel in the urban Melrose precinct, a luxury game experience in Waterberg, to a luxury vineyard experience in Stellenbosch Cape Town, the portfolio guarantees a distinctly different and unquestionably superior guest experience.

The unforgettable private game reserve lodges include Tinga Private Game Lodge located within the Kruger National Park, on a private concession on the banks of the Sabie River; Ka'Ingo Private Reserve & Spa, in the Waterberg region of Limpopo; and Pumba Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, overlooking Lake Kariega. These game reserves all offer the ultimate in luxury and service against a backdrop of breathtaking natural African beauty.

Guests can also choose to spoil themselves with an elegant retreat to one of the country houses that offer personalised service with a taste of exclusivity. The Andros Country House, a gracious Cape Dutch homestead dating back to the early 1900’s and situated in the one of Cape Town’s most beautiful suburbs; the Rosenhof Country House, a Victorian homestead with a history dating as far back as the the1800’s, and situated on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn en route to the world famous Cango Caves; and of course the luxury Zorgvliet Vineyard Lodge & Spa, a historical estate located in the breathtakingly beautiful Banhoek Valley just outside Stellenbosch.

The portfolio further extends to include two Eastern Cape country houses, namely The Sands @ St Francis nestled in the picturesque seaside village of St. Francis Bay, offering uninterrupted views of the majestic Indian Ocean and endless stretches of pristine coastline; and Hacklewood Hill Country House in Port Elizabeth, for the discerning traveller with a taste for exclusivity, which offers a tranquil setting, personal and friendly service, in the "Friendly City" of Port Elizabeth.

Situated on the outskirts of Johannesburg, The Fairlawns, is a 19 suite boutique hotel, that includes a Balinese Spa Garden, incorporating hydrotherapy treatments, relaxation and dining pavilions, as well as outdoor massage areas.

The latest addition to the African Pride Hotels, Lodges and Country Houses portfolio is Audacia Manor. Built in 1928, this is a beautifully restored old family home nestled in a secluded cul de sac on the slopes of Durban's Berea in KwaZulu-Natal. From the silky wood paneling to generous verandahs and pretty gardens, Audacia Manor, as with all African Pride properties, promises a warm welcome to all guests.