Newmark Hotels & Reserves Expands Its African Collection of Luxury Properties

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - May 30, 2025 - PRLog -- Continuing its African footprint, Newmark Hotels & Reserves announces the inclusion of two high-end reserves to its property portfolio—Toro River Lodge in South Africa and Thitaka Lodge in Namibia.

True to its name, Toro River Lodge is set on the Makhustwi River banks in South Africa's Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve in Big-Five territory. This existing property is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment and will officially re-open under Newmark's management in the first quarter of 2026. Accommodation at Toro River Lodge comprises five upmarket rooms, including two luxury suites, which will be offered on a full-board basis, inclusive of gourmet meals, local beverages, two game drives per day, and guided safari walks.

Unlike other safari experiences, game-viewing expeditions at Toro River Lodge are not confined to main roads but instead are led by guides through dense bush to sites otherwise unseen. The region is rich in wildlife and falls within a registered Protected Area with a strong focus on conservation, offering guests the chance to spot an abundance of species and rare sightings.

"With its unique safari offering, Toro River Lodge will undoubtedly delight visitors with an authentic experience of this special continent while they enjoy the refined luxury and warm hospitality associated with our properties," says Neil Markovitz, Founder and CEO at Newmark Hotels & Reserves.

Further north, in Bwabwata National Park along the Kwando River, Thitaka Lodge is a new build currently under development, set to open in the first quarter of 2026. The broader destination, once known as the Caprivi Strip, is now the Zambezi Region—located in Namibia's northeastern corner.

Fringed by riverine forests and situated along an elephant corridor that connects Botswana and Angola, the lodge will offer guests twice-daily game drives and river outings, where sightings of elephants, hippos and birdlife unfold in an extraordinary wetland landscape.

A luxury tented camp, marked by a magnificent Baobab tree at its entrance, Thitaka Lodge will comprise three private villas, each with a pool, three bush villas, also with private pools, three family villas, as well as six standard tents, a shared pool, a restaurant and a bar. Bush and boma dinners will feature, and accommodation will be offered on a full-board basis, with local beverages included.

"Thitaka Lodge is a special addition to our portfolio as it marks our entry into Namibia. I am certain that this exquisite destination, coupled with the experience at this world-class lodge, will captivate our guests and set the scene for lasting memories," shares Markovitz.

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