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Bisate Lodge

Bisate Lodge hosts dramatic views of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcano peaks rising through the forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park. Exploring around Bisate includes community visits, birding, golden monkey tracking, helping reforest the area, Gorilla Guardian Village, the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, as well as Dian Fossey’s burial site. Guests will stay in one of six opulent en-suite Forest Villas, warmed by a central fireplace and offering breath-taking views from the deck. Both the architecture and interiors are rooted in Rwandan cultural traditions. The vision of Bisate is to be a model of sustainable ecotourism in Rwanda. Its reforestation and rehabilitation projects have each guest partnering with us and contributing to biodiversity conservation and local community upliftment, making a far-reaching positive impact on an iconic endangered species: the mountain gorilla. A stay at Bisate Lodge will have you in wonderment, promising one of the most thrilling safari destinations in Africa.

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

The award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is situated on Cape Town’s most scenic route. Poised above the Atlantic Ocean, the 5-star boutique hotel is flanked by the majestic Table Mountain National Park, a World Heritage Site, and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. A complimentary shuttle service to the city centre and V&A Waterfront ensures that spectacular beaches and tourist attractions are within easy reach. The hotel is guided by a luminescent marine reserve and has the longest hours of sunshine in Cape Town, guaranteeing remarkable Atlantic Ocean sunsets. A stay here is a truly breathtaking experience.
Repeatedly voted as one of Cape Town’s best hotels, The Twelve Apostles boasts 70 elegant, individually designed bedrooms and suites, including a Presidential Suite. The hotel offers splendid luxury, passionate service, generous hospitality and exquisite cuisine. Guests are invited to relax in the infinity or heated rock pool, enjoy mountain walks, surrender the senses in the tranquil Spa, or indulge in a movie night in the private cinema. Cocktails at the Leopard Bar are legendary, while gourmets will delight in the superb wine and dine experience on offer at Azure Restaurant and The Café Grill.

Constance Ephelia Resort

Impressive, vibrant beauty. Unspoiled beaches. Tropically verdant and tranquil. The Constance Ephelia Resort is situated on two of the most charming beaches on the island of Mahe, overlooking the Marine National Park of Port Launay; enjoying a unique location set within luxuriant and rare vegetation. Guests will experience 5-star luxury across all areas, including the best of attentive hospitality. The Resort offers endless opportunities for sports and activities, pleasing those who want a more dynamic break. Spacious contemporary accommodations are surrounded by lush landscapes and scintillating lagoons, boasting the perfect retreat for an unforgettable visit. The Resort homes an alluring Spa Village, also featuring a Yoga Pavilion and Fitness Centre. The Village is the largest wellness facility in the Indian Ocean and is the ideal place to revive your senses – mind, body and soul.

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa

Silhouette Island is a place of unequalled beauty, majestic mountain peaks dominate the seascape and smooth granite boulders dot pristine, white sandy beaches, embracing the translucent blue ocean. The Spa is nestled on a hillside, between ancient rocks and sprawling jungle. Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa has been created to deliver a totally unique Silhouette experience. The hotel provides lavish and luxurious accommodations that are tailored for all, whether it be a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or a group retreat. Discover Silhouettes colourful marine life and exciting water sport activities and explore its vast tropical greenery by foot or by bike. This stunning and magical landscape is one that is impossible to forget, describing this location as a holiday of a lifetime would simply be an understatement.

Sanctuary Sussi and Chuma

The gorgeous site of Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma is located on a dramatic bend of the Zambezi River in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, just 12km upstream from the legendary Victoria Falls. Named after a pair of explorers who aided David Livingstone on his travels, this location is one of the most beautiful parts of the Zambezi, amidst Jackalberry trees and Phoenix palms, that provide unrivalled views and serenity. Guests can stay in one of the twelve Sussi tree-houses, connected by wooden walkways, or in a private Chuma house, with two bedrooms making it ideal for families.

Bakers Lodge

Located on the border of the famous Murchison Falls National Park, on the bank of the Nile River, is Bakers Lodge. Named after an early British explorer of the area, this lodge offers a traditional African safari experience. All ten thatched suites sit on raised platforms affording a view out over rolling grasslands and the nearby river, flowing past in the distance. All suites are eco friendly, with solar power hot water and local handcrafted furniture and art decorating the room. Dinner is served in the main dining room which has 180° views of the stunning surroundings, and an outdoor decking area means dinner can be enjoyed under the stars. Guests will never be bored at Bakers Lodge, with a wealth of activities to chose from including chimpanzee trekking, boat safaris, game drives, river cruises and even hot air balloon trips. Friendly and professional staff will be on hand to make your experience everything you want, and you will leave with memories which will last a lifetime.

andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp

andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is situated amidst the heart of the Okavango Delta, located within a 2500-hectare wildlife concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. Nxabega Camp overlooks expansive floodplains and winding delta channels, presenting unmatched scenery from the camps elevated location, offering atmospheric vistas over the surrounding landscape. A total of 10 units – 9 standard units and 1 family unit, subtly blend into the surrounding bushland environment, resulting in aesthetic and atmospheric quarters with which to reside. Accommodation is tastefully decorated and furnished with a host of modern amenities, such as en-suite facilities, a mini bar, fans, sala and various added extras meant to elevate the guest experience.

andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas

Animal trails weave around five spacious safari tents that perch at the northern end of the Chobe National Park. Enjoy sleeping on a comfortable double bed positioned close to the Chobe River – known for the large numbers of elephants and buffalo who congregate here. Experience nature up close in an exclusive and luxurious semi-permanent campsite, with the comfort of an ensuite bathroom, separate flush WC and an outdoor bucket shower with steaming hot water available on request. A private butler is also on hand to help you with anything else you require. Relax after a day of adventures in the guest areas, which consist of large tents for dining, pre-dinner drinks or simply relaxing with a good book and a beverage. Indulge in delicious meals cooked over the coals, which are shared around a blazing fire.

Semliki Safari Lodge

Head to Semliki Safari Lodge in the heart of Ugandan wilderness, and enjoy a traditional safari experience. Staying under canvas creates an immersive experience for guests, with authentic thatch roofs shielding you from any bad weather. Semliki Wildlife Reserve is filled with pristine wilderness, with sweeping views of acacia woodland and the distant, magnificent Rwenzori mountains. It is here guests of Semliki Safari Lodge can spend their days, exploring the reserve on a game drive or guided walk, or enjoying an afternoon spent birdwatching. With meals which can be eaten in the bush, as the sun rises or sets, guests of the lodge will enjoy a truly unique and enveloping experience of Semliki Wildlife Reserve during their stay here.

Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Kyambura Gorge Lodge is a modern, luxury safari lodge. Located on the border of Queen Elizabeth National Park and nearby the gorge which gave the lodge its name, guests will be surrounded by luscious trees, rolling grasslands and forested hills rising in the distance. The bandas at Kyambura Gorge Lodge are all comfortable and spacious, filled with bright natural light and inspired by the traditional building style and furniture of the area. The main area of the lodge, where dinner is served, used to be an old coffee store and has been carefully repurposed as a comfortable and open plan dining space with features of wood and wicker. Offered at the lodge is chimpanzee tracking, a unique experience to spend time in the company of these amazing creatures, or take time to explore the surrounding area – making memories which will last long after you’ve left.