Conde Nast Readers' Choice Awards

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF ITS 22nd ANNUAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Condé Nast Traveler recently announced the results of its 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, resorts, and car rental agencies worldwide. The awards appear in the November issue and are derived from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice survey. This year, 25,008 readers voted on more than 10,000 properties and destinations.

Below are results for the top three winners in categories that featured Africa. Stay tuned later this week for more of OUR favorites at Africa Adventure Consultants!


Top Cities Africa/Middle East
1. Cape Town, South Africa
2. Jerusalem
3. Beirut

Top Resorts Africa
1. Mombo and Little Mombo Camps, Botswana
2. Sandibe Safari Lodge, Botswana
3. Safari Lodges at Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Top Hotels Africa
1. The Saxon, Johannesburg
2. Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town
3. Cape Grace, Cape Town


Photo courtesy Wilderness Safaris, Mombo Camp.