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Time and Tide Chinzombo

Located on the banks of the Luangwa River, Time and Tide Chinzombo is a chic and exclusive safari camp. 5 luxury safari tents all come complete with an expansive verandah and a private sparkling swimming pool. Days can be spent lounging on your private verandah, gazing over the river and spotting lazing hippos and wading birds. Or you can head out on game drives or guided walks to truly immerse yourself in the wild bushveld. After these activities guests can return to camp for an in-room spa treatment or a refreshing drink from the bar before ending the day with a delicious meal with a sweeping view of the stunning surroundings.

Toka Leya Camp

Toka Leya Camp sits on the banks of the Zambezi River, nestled in the heart of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. The camp has a calming and luxurious atmosphere, with 12 canvas tents on raised platforms, looking out over the wide rolling grasslands. Guests will hear nothing but the sounds of birds calling and insects chirping whilst they relax and eat dinner or enjoy a drink on their decking, under the wide unpolluted Zambian sky. All the tents are comfortable and authentic, with wooden features and cosy four poster beds. Ensuite bathrooms and private verandahs come with all the rooms, and they are filled with natural light through wide windows. The camp is in a prime location, with Victoria Falls not far away, guests can spend time exploring the magnificent wonder of the world, or can spend time closer to home, exploring the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. For guests who wish to have a more relaxing experience then the camp can offer spa treatments, followed by a dip in the sparkling swimming pool.

Sand Rivers Selous

Sister camp to the closely situated Kiba Point Selous, Sand Rivers Selous shares its proximity to the Rufiji River, a fertile hub of wildlife activity that draws an abundance of plains game year-round, particularly in the dry season where water sources dry up, resulting in greater concentrations around the river. Featuring some of the finest bush accommodation, a fine selection of open-fronted cottages and hillside suites serve to lodge you in the height of luxury, imparting the ultimate safari feel. Seasoned Nomad guides are on-hand to guide you on a riveting itinerary of staple safari activities, featuring safari game drives in 4×4 vehicles, guided bush walks, fishing excursions, bird watching, and an exclusive fly-camp experience that deviates from convention, all wrapped up in catered luxury. Dining is an experience of its own, reaping the benefits of fully inclusive rates, the taste of bush catering awaits.

Chinzombo

Named after a type of tree which grows nearby, Time + Tide Chinzombo’s natural building materials and vintage accents combine modern style with a traditional bush safari camp. The six spacious safari tents (including one two-bedroom, two-bathroom family tent) sit underneath ancient msikzi trees, evoking a sense of time travel back into the past. Each one comes with a private pool and soaking tub, with panoramic views over the river and its widespread wildlife. Relax on your verandah overlooking a meandering curve of the Luangwa River and let the local hippos lull you to sleep. Wake up with the majestic elephant just outside your villa. The award-winning design of the luxury safari tents features natural elements such as canvas, timber and reed, accented with leather and raw linen. The tents stretch out onto a verandah where you can enjoy the afternoon in the shade or rejuvenate your body with an in-room spa treatment.

Mayaland Hotel and Bungalows

Mayaland Hotel and Bungalows is a magical getaway in the heart of Chichén Itzá Archaeological Park. Open since 1923, the hotel is surrounded by ancient Mayan ruins and luscious greenery, giving guests an experience in an extraordinary location they will find nowhere else. The hotel offers a range of activities, from private entrance to Chichén Itzá’s famous temples, to cycling and hiking; as well as boasting a wellness spa and sparkling outdoor swimming pool. Each suite at the hotel offers unique and authentic character, all coming with ensuite bathrooms and private verandah areas. After a long day spent exploring, guests can head to the restaurant for a delicious dinner of traditional pibil, where you can dine on the patio area surrounded by the colourful gardens underneath the starry sky.

Khwai Tented Camp

Khwai Tented Camp is set within the Okavango Delta’s Khwai Concession, and provides guests with beautiful lagoon views from the comfort of their spacious and luxuriously furnished tents. The 6 tents are positioned upon wooden decking where they overlook the still waters and sweeping grasslands. The camp is secluded and designed for a maximum of 12 guests, making it ideal for those looking for a private safari experience so that they can fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Okavango Delta and its incredible wildlife. The camp is solar-powered and focuses on environmentally friendly practices. The main area is under canvas, and there are no permanent structures at the camp so that no damaging, long-lasting effects are inflicted on the landscape.

Serengeti Bushtops Camp

Serengeti Bushtops Camp welcomes you to experience the wonders of the Great Migration, merging luxury with adventure for a comprehensively riveting and complete safari experience. The 5-star Serengeti camp features stunning tented accommodation, fully furnished and decked out with luxury amenities, including private en-suite bathrooms and al fresco showers. Mixing contemporary safari activities with insightful and impactful experiences, you may embark on 4×4 safari game drives, conduct nature walks, survey the Serengeti from above in morning hot-air balloon excursions, or visit the local Bisalalah school to greet Tanzania’s next generation, and that’s just for starters. Safari is a time for indulgence, a statement perfectly illustrated when dining at one of Bushtops atmospheric locations, featuring the finest in bush cuisine, lovingly prepared from the freshest ingredients, catering to all tastes and dietary requirements.

andBeyond Klein’s Camp

andBeyond Klein’s Camp is the door to the ultimate Tanzanian safari experience. Situated within the Serengeti National Park, game viewing is bountiful, with picturesque savannah landscapes offering the perfect arena for wilderness exploration, headed by experienced guides who are dedicated to providing the ultimate experience. Sustainably built cottages, eloquently furnished with plentiful amenities offer the perfect quarters to unwind after an action-packed day. Blessed with an astounding year-round concentration of animals and the climax of the Great Migration; Serengeti National Park provides an unsurpassed wildlife experience. Sensitive off-road driving is permitted to allow for close wildlife sightings as well as bush walks and night drive safaris. Perched on the edge of the Kuka Hills, this camp boasts magnificent views of wild Africa, an exquisite landscape of wooded hillsides, rolling grasslands and forested riverbank.

Governors’ Camp

Governors’ Camp is a Silver Eco award-winning and pristinely located camp in the heart of the Maasai Mara. The nearby waters of the Mara River flourish with animals and birds, and game graze freely around the camp. bringing the essence of the Mara right to the doorstep. Despite all the comforts of a luxury hotel, Governors’ Camp shelters its visitors entirely under canvas for that authentic safari feel, with views ranging from the Mara River to the Mara plains. This Camp was created in 1972 and was the first permanent tented camp in the Maasai Mara, paving the path that many others would later follow. Though the Governors Camp Collection has expanded greatly over the last 40 years, Governors’ Camp is still one of Africa’s very best and was listed in Travel+Leisure as one of the top 10 safari lodges in Africa for 2020. All the camps in the Collection have been pioneering in the travel industry to develop sustainable eco-tourism and wildlife conservation through close work with the local communities.

Sanctuary Olonana Camp

Sanctuary Olonana is an opulent riverside safari lodge in the heart of the Maasai Mara. With 14 glass-sided suites and the newly opened Geoffrey Kent Suite, this destination has the perfect balance between a sense of community between travellers and seclusion with ample peace and quiet. Every experience on this safari has been specially tailored to reflect and immerse you in the countless wonders offered by the Mara, from game drives and hot air balloon rides to Maasai village visits and meeting local schoolchildren. Sanctuary Olonana has committed itself to a sustainable ethos and is a shining example of eco-tourism with its light ‘footprint’ on the environment.