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Tswalu The Motse

Tswalu The Motse is located in the beating heart of the Tswalu Game Reserve. Sweeping landscapes are home to a number of indigenous animals which can be seen wandering over the plains from guests’ own private suites. The legaes are modern and comfortable, with a homely and cosy atmosphere – legae meaning ‘home’ in Tswana. All legaes come complete with their own ensuite and private open deck, and family suites come complete with two bedrooms and a spacious lounge area.
Guests can spend their day exploring the reserve, on a private game drive or immersive guided walk, or can enjoy an afternoon spent in the spa, relaxing with an indulgent massage or treatment. At the end of each day, guests are treated to a gourmet dinner which is made with local ingredients and with an emphasis on traditional South African flavours. No matter what safari experience guests are wishing to receive; there is something for everyone at Tswalu The Motse.

Damaraland Camp

Situated in the Huab River Valley, Damaraland Camp is in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia. It offers guests stunning views as far as the eye can see. Mountains, valleys and stark plains are all the most memorable views. The property itself offers guests ten large thatched units, each raised off the ground. Features include a walk-in dressing area, a large deck and an En-suite. The outdoor public area is just as comfortable, offering a swimming pool, dining area and an open campfire that is perfect for the evenings as the night rolls in. The crystal-clear skies makes stargazing an unforgettable experience at the camp. In partnership with Wilderness Safaris, guests who stay here can know that their stay is helping the natural environment and its many rare animals.

Naankuse Lodge

The stunning Naansuke Lodge is located on a 3,200 hectare reserve. Its main purpose is conservation, making it the perfect getaway for anyone passionate about wildlife preservation. It offers its guests the chance to take part in feeding tours, nature walks and go behind the scenes of wildlife conservation, all whilst offering top quality service and luxury rooms to stay in. All profits are reinvested into supporting a wide variety of charitable projects at Naansuke, making it the perfect place for those who want to witness vital work that supports the wildlife and its free roaming animals. It is perfectly situated in the stunning African bush fields and has activities that allow its guests to immerse within the environment. Visitors can go on game drives, carnivore feeding tours and witness animals from cheetahs to baboons up close alongside trained professionals. This is the only charity lodge in Namibia, and by visiting you can have the trip of a lifetime whilst fully supporting vital work that protects the stunning natural environment.

Kanaan Naankuse Desert Retreat

Situated on 35,000 hectares of unspoilt nature, guests at Kanaan Naansuke Desert Retreat will be able to bask in the beauty of sand dunes that stretch for miles and admire the breath taking views of mountain vistas. The focus of the desert retreat property is to rehabilitate the land, making it a conservation area to protect the wildlife and natural environment. The property borders the Namib Naukluft Park and with captivating scenery from every angle, it is a nature lover’s paradise and a photographer’s dream. Guests will get to choose between a luxury tent or a camp site depending on their desired experience. The luxury canvas tents each have En-suites and offer guests stunning views of a watering hole where animals can be seen roaming around. Sunrise or sunset dune drives will get guests even more up close and personal to the land at Kanaan.

Omaanda

Omaanda, meaning rhinoceros in Oshiwambo, is a five-star lodge set within the Zannier Reserve by N/a’an ku sê, an incredible private animal conservation reserve of 9,000 hectares in the countryside surrounding Windhoek, only 30 minutes drive from Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport. Overlooking the boundless savannah, the lodge offers 10 comfortable round thatched huts, paying tribute to the traditional architecture of Ovambo. Two of them have 2 Bedrooms, ideal for families or friends travelling together. Omaanda also features a restaurant and a cosy bar, overlooking a heated infinity pool. A spa with two treatment rooms and a boma complete the lodge facilities. For safety reasons Omaanda only welcome children from 6 years onwards. The close proximity to Windhoek and the International Airport make Omaanda the perfect choice for the first and last nights of guest’s stay in Namibia, promising a locally authentic experience.

The Hide

The Hide is situated within Hwange National Park, and enjoys regular wildlife traffic. The lodge backs onto a shady and peaceful acacia woodland and overlooks a permanent waterhole where elephants frequently visit to drink and play in the cool water. Giraffes and buffalo are also common visitors to the camp, and guests can watch them wander along the horizon from the comfort of the refreshing swimming pool. The Hide’s location means that guests can constantly enjoy Zimbabwe’s incredible wildlife, and have an authentic safari experience in the heart of the African bush. Guests can choose to stay either in one of the 10 tented bedrooms, complete with en-suite bathrooms and either twin or double bed configurations, or in the larger suites which are ideal for families and groups travelling together. Guests can also choose to spend a night in the Dove’s Nest, a private and remote treehouse that overlooks a water pan frequented by giraffes, where couples can retreat for some time alone together with exclusive wildlife views.

Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort

Undoubtedly one of the finest hotels in all of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort is situated on a small, private island that makes up a beautiful part of the protected Quirimbas Archipelago that shadows Mozambique’s northern coastline. Here, you will gaze upon a 360-degree panorama white sands and Indian Ocean blues. With just 12 beach villas populating the island, a holiday here will feel like true paradise. Beautifully placed on a minuscule private island in the unparalleled Quirimbas Archipelago, just off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort offers a tropical paradise that is naturally secluded and away from any sense of busy life. Soft, warm sands will sift through your toes as you stroll barefoot along an immaculate beach as it is kissed by the turquoise waves of the Indian Ocean.

Camelthorn Lodge

Bomani’s sister camp, Camelthorn Lodge, is located within a private reserve on the edge of Hwange National Park. Camelthorn Lodge backs onto a woodland area, the trees creating a natural shelter. The eight forest villas are designed to maintain a comfortable climate through both the summer and winter months, and their location in a remote section of the Ngamo Plain means that guests can enjoy a private and exclusive safari experience in a tranquil setting. The lodge is built around an ancient Camelthorn tree, incorporating the trunk in its design as a centrepiece. Less than a kilometre away, the local wildlife congregates at one of the waterholes maintained by the lodge. Here, guests can watch the elephants as they play and bathe in the water, hidden in an underground blind which offers incredible photographic opportunities for capturing the perfect candid shot.

Elephant’s Eye

Elephant’s Eye, Hwange, offers an unforgettable experience within the untamed wilderness of Zimbabwe. The camp is comprised of 8 tented chalets, each featuring double or twin beds surrounded by mosquito netting, an en-suite bathroom with a bath and basin, a glam outside shower and wrap-around veranda. This superbly appointed lodge can host a maximum of 16 people at any given time, with all meals and most drinks included. Activities at Elephant’s Eye include game viewing, a fully operational spa, guided educational walks, bird watching, evening game drives with trained field guides, swimming and sundowners. This exclusive, luxury wilderness experience is perfect for safari enthusiasts and wildlife connoisseurs alike, ushering the true essence of the bush while submerged in the height of indulgence. Come and experience the bounty of Zimbabwe for yourself.

The Elephant Camp West

The Elephant Camp West is both a stand-alone safari camp, and an extension of the main Elephant Camp, which is designed to cater for smaller groups and families. The camp consists of just four luxury tented suites, all of which have their own private deck and plunge pools that are positioned perfectly on a ridge that overlooks the Smoke that Thunders – the perpetual mist that hangs over the Victoria Falls Rainforest – and offering panoramic views of the wilderness and Zambezi Gorges.

Located just twenty minutes from the world’s largest waterfall, The Elephant Camp West allows guests to enjoy both the fascinating wildlife of the African bush, the tranquillity of the Zambezi’s vast floodplains, and the unique and exciting Victoria Falls. The camp features a comfortable yet elegant lounge area with a bar where guests can take in the extraordinary sweeping views of the concession.

The Elephant Camp West is an eco-conscious camp, and during its construction, bush clearing was kept to a minimum to reduce the impact on the environment and surrounding landscape. Guests can also engage with nature and visit the elephants at the Elephant Sanctuary and Orphanage and meet the elephants who are currently rehabilitating and being cared for before their release back into the wild.