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Zarafa Camp

Zafara Camp is an intimate, authentic safari camp located within the Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana. The area is known for its famous lion pride and unrivalled numbers of elephant. The camp has four deluxe tented rooms, including private decking and plunge pool which are placed under shady, cooling ebony trees. The camp is the first and only Relais & Chateaux property in Botswana, and this is evident through elegant, luxury touches throughout; few camps rival the intimacy and luxuriousness. There is also a separate villa, the Dhow Suites, which consists of two connecting tents and a private main area which operates independently from the rest of Zafara Camp. Surrounded by the wilderness of Botswana, the camp offers unique and contrasting views from every angle. The diverse landscapes open up a world of wildlife from leopard, lion and cheetah to giraffes and hippos. Zafara strikes a chord of harmony, through the friendly local staff and the mesmerising waters of the lagoon.

Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel

Stanley & Livingstone is the first luxury boutique hotel found at Victoria Falls, located just 15 minutes from the falls themselves and surrounded by a Private Game Reserve. It is the ideal base from which to explore the falls and the area they inhabit, and it also makes for a quiet retreat in one of the continent’s most famous destinations. The hotel’s design takes a fresh and easy-going approach to colonial style, encouraging guests to settle and relax in a calm atmosphere. Luxurious amenities, attentive service, and brilliant food enhance the experience by ensuring you are well taken care of – a hallmark of Stanley & Livingstone.

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located on Chief’s Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Situated within the boundaries of the Moremi Game Reserve, the camp is host to an abundance of undisturbed wild game populations and thriving natural habitats – making it the ideal location for wildlife enthusiasts, birders and holidaymakers alike. At Sanctuary Chief’s Camp one can expect unique attention to detail and strong environmental and philanthropic credentials to ensure the ultimate luxury safari experience. Set amongst the backdrop of an outstanding natural landscape, soul-stirring vistas and exotic sights are all but guaranteed – just be sure to bring a camera.

andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge

Carved into the rocky mountainside, andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge sits in sheer seclusion, suspended over the magnificent valley below. Six stone and adobe suites burrow into the heart of the cliffside, with solid wooden shutters and doors opening out onto a private viewing deck and plunge pool balanced on the very edge of a breathtaking precipice. Boasting spacious ensuite bathrooms, the suites also feature outdoor showers, providing some of the most scenic al fresco bathing on the African continent. The lodge’s comfortable sitting areas offer the perfect vantage point for viewing the abundant birdlife in the surrounding trees and the wildlife roaming the bush below.

andBeyond Tengile River Lodge

andBeyond Tengile River Lodge rests within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, overlooking the beautiful river from the privacy and seclusion of the soothing forest. Meaning tranquil, Tengile River Lodge offers nine luxurious suites that follow the meandering shape of the riverbanks. With sunken lounges, elegant bedrooms and bathrooms that open out onto the forest, guests can enjoy an authentic safari experience, immersed in nature and steeped in comfort.

Each suite also features a private deck from where the stunning flora and fauna can be admired, and a private lap pool, where guests can escape during the hot sunny daytime. The lodge offers a rejuvenating spa and gym area, where guests can relax and unwind between exciting safari activities, as well as a peaceful library stocked with a selection of good reads, and the Safari Shop, where you can purchase beautiful handcrafted items by local artists to bring back for your loved ones.

andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

Fringing the reserve’s wildlife-rich wetland system, along the edge of a rare sand forest, the vibrant and intimate andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge offers a tranquil oasis in the middle of flourishing wilderness. This charming lodge features just six thatched suites to ensure exclusivity. Phinda Vlei’s is inspired by the elegant, turn of the century, plantation-style homesteads of KwaZulu-Natal’s sugarcane and pineapple barons. Each air conditioned suite features a spacious room, luxurious ensuite bathroom, and dressing room. The ensuite bathroom provides a sense of old world luxury, while the suite’s interiors showcase a mix of curated antiques and collectables. Guests can also take advantage of a private lap pool and game viewing deck that overlooks a grassy meadow, where they can observe antelope grazing nearby, as well as a variety of birdlife. Unwind in the beautiful surrounds of the main guest area, which also includes a handsome library, and a welcoming fire pit setting – perfect for pre-dinner drinks! Mealtimes are a delightful affair, with a variety of settings to indulge in the lodge’s delectable menus; one of which is a spacious, all-weather deck that allows for al fresco dining with spectacular views of the surrounding wetland.

Fairmont Mara Safari Club

Fairmont Mara Safari Club is positioned along the foot of the Aitong Hills, adjacent to the powerful Mara River. Here guests can witness incredible wildlife sightings, including the Big Five and the annual Great Migration. Fairmont Mara Safari Club is made up of 51 luxurious tents, furnished with four-poster beds and featuring en-suite facilities. The tents offer views over the Mara River. Guests will be able to watch their hippo neighbours lounging in the water from the comfort of the outdoor swimming pool, whilst sipping a sundowner cocktail. Experience an authentic safari trip, and meet local people on a visit to a Maasai village.

Mara Bushtops

Mara Bushtops is the perfect getaway destination to enjoy extravagant luxury and restorative tranquillity. Some have even called it the best camp in Kenya! While some locations may simply be base camp for travellers to explore surrounding areas, Mara Bushtops is most definitely another X on the map. From the award-winning Amani Spa and secret wine cellar to the scenic game drives and the best views in Maasai Mara, Mara Bushtops has everything they could possibly need to make your stay sensational and unforgettable. It is the only camp with an ample natural salt-lick by the watering hole, right in front of the spa and restaurant. The animals can’t wait to get their turn, allowing guests some of the very best viewings of African wildlife by day and by night, featuring appearances by gazelles, warthogs, zebra and impala, topi, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, leopards and lions.

andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge

Set in a rare and beautiful sand forest, the glass walls of Phinda Forest Lodge’s 16 air-conditioned suites offer a sweeping view of one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. A dense canopy provides privacy, and floor to ceiling windows invite the forest in, with the wonderful opportunity to view wildlife roaming outside your glass “bubble”, fluttering birds nesting in the foliage and the gentle rustle of forest sounds.

andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp

andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp rests within Ngala Private Game Reserve, which shares an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary. bordering one of the biggest reserves in the world, Ngala is home to an amazing array of wildlife and 36,000 acres of pristine wilderness and stunning flora.
Meaning lion in Shangaan, the local language, Ngala is also dominated by several prides of lions, and large numbers of leopards. These elusive big cats can be spotted frequently on the reserve, including a few very rare white lions. And, guests who prefer dogs can look forward to the thrilling experience of speeding across the reserve in a safari vehicle, trying to keep up with packs of the endangered wild dogs as they work together to take down their prey.
andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp offers a luxurious stay in stylish and sophisticated tented accommodation. The camp is made up of nine tented suites placed upon elevated platforms with private wooden decks that are perfect for admiring the sweeping wilderness. Each tented suite is designed with neutral colours and blends into the natural surroundings and riverside trees. Guests can look forward to swimming in the refreshing pool, relaxing massages in the sala and enjoying sundowner drinks while watching herds of elephants wandering across the horizon, with the magnificent backdrop of a vibrant African sunset.