The home of the former first black president of South Africa , Nelson Mandela -has been transformed, in honor and preservation of his legacy, into a luxurious hotel.

“Sanctuary Mandela” is located at the heart of Johannesburg consisting of 9 rooms with each designed to carry an aspect of Nelson Mandela’s personality.

The chef at the Sanctuary Mandela is also the very personal and family chef of the former president, one that served him for more than 20 years until his passing away.

Xoliswa Ndoyiya prepares the Hotel’s dishes involving a Mandela touch as the meals involve some of Mandela’s favorite dishes.

the king suite at the hotel – former presidential suite.

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