Majestic Holidays: Mountain Edition
Posted on: 15 December 2025 Written by: Newmark Hotels & Reserves
Mountains make some of the most picturesque backdrops for our family photo albums. Climbing them gives us a sense of achievement, and their sheer size and beauty take our breath away – reminding us that we are small specks on this vast earth. Yet they carry more weight than mere appearances.
Join Newmark Hotels & Reserves as Africa’s mountainous luxury destinations become the backdrop to your next escape.
Why Mountains?
Mountains are essential to life on Earth. They sustain ecosystems, support communities, and provide vital resources such as fresh water and fertile land for millions of people who depend on them every day. From glaciers to highland catchments, mountain landscapes play a quiet but critical role in global survival.
As climate change accelerates, these environments face increasing pressure. Melting ice, erosion, and landslides are reshaping mountain regions, with direct consequences for the communities and ecosystems that surround them. While ranges like the Himalayas often dominate global conversations, the importance — and vulnerability — of mountainous regions closer to home is just as profound.
QWABI Private Game Reserve
What to look forward to at BABOHI at QWABI Private Game Reserve:
- Luxury accommodation with immersive features like plunge pools
- Twice-daily game drives
- Up-close encounters with the Big 5
- Just three hours from Johannesburg
Newmark Hotels & Reserves’ very own BABOHI luxury lodge is set in the QWABI Private Game Reserve, which is nestled in the Waterberg mountain ranges. The area is a UNESCO-declared biosphere, protected for its endangered plant and animal species, ancient San rock paintings and the Big 5. It’s bordered by 14500 sq km of mountain ranges that provide breathtaking views.
Mountain Forests of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Travel further into Africa and you get to witness the mountain forests of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda at the edge of the Albertine Rift Valley. It is home to nearly half of the world’s gorilla population.
The land here is rich in fauna, endemic butterflies, and over 300 species of forest birds. Forming the backdrop to the park are the Virunga Mountains, consisting of eight mostly dormant volcanoes. It’s 80km of unspoiled, majestic beauty. Enjoy the view from Gorilla Heights Lodge by Newmark Hotels & Reserves.
Things to do at Gorilla Heights Lodge:
- Experience an eco-friendly luxury retreat
- Gorilla trekking and hiking
- Bird watching & canoeing, and Lake Mutanda
- Relax at the spa
Escape to the mountain with Newmark Hotels & Reserves. Visit one of our mountainous regions and stay in luxurious accommodations that blend nature and comfort with minimal environmental impact. Book here to stay at Babohi at Qwabi Private Game Reserve or Gorilla Heights Lodge.
Q: Why are mountains considered a vital part of ecosystems and community survival?
A: Mountains are vital because nearly 2 million people depend on them, especially glaciers, for fresh water, agriculture, and other daily needs.
Q: Which Newmark property provides views of the mountain forests of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda?
A: Guests can enjoy the view from Gorilla Heights Lodge by Newmark Hotels & Reserves.
