Reserve – Pure Breaks

King’s Pool

King’s Pool is one of just three permanent camps within the Linyanti Reserve, offering guests a private and exclusive safari experience. King’s Pool consists of 8 luxurious safari rooms, completely powered by solar energy. The camp overlooks the Linyanti River, its seasonal floodplains and the beautiful waters of the lagoon that gives King’s Pool its name. The camp’s swimming pool area is perfect for taking in the tranquil view while relaxing in the refreshing water, or on a comfortable sun lounger. King’s Pool is regularly visited by elephant herds and guests may even be lucky enough to spot the rare roan and sable antelope. The camp lies within the Linyanti Reserve, a 1250 square kilometre reserve that is rich with wildlife!

Fazenda Barranco Alto

A charming, family-run guesthouse, the Fazenda Barranco Alto is a unique lodging experience which offers only six rooms with personalised service. From here, guests can access to so much untouched landscape via boat trips, horseback riding, 4×4 vehicles or walks guided by experienced bilingual guides. You will also gain an authentic insight into he daily life of the authentic Pantanal cowboy, and try the typical food of the region. From breakfast to dinner, the guesthouse’s kitchen uses only fresh ingredients from its own garden or from local producers.
With 11,000 hectares of land, home to approximately 4,800 native species, the farm is committed to environmental policies and its permanent mission is to protect the environment.

Ruckomechi Camp

Located in the legendary Mana Pools National Park, Ruckomechi enjoys incredible views across the Zambezi to the towering escarpment on the Zambian side of the river. Albida trees provide both shade and seed pods that are beloved of elephants, meaning that these charismatic creatures are never far away. Guest accommodation consists of ten spacious en-suite tented units, including two family units, and open 4×4 vehicles, motorised pontoon boats, canoes and good old safari boots facilitate the wildlife viewing. The camp even features a secluded outdoor bath for a luxurious sensory experience. Ruckomechi is open throughout the dry (winter) season.

Ongava Lodge

The well-established Ongava Lodge is situated in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Placed as it is close to the top of a hill in the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana range, the vantage point is beautiful and overlooks a well-frequented waterhole and the plains beyond.
Ongava Lodge offers luxury accommodation in 14 rock-and-thatch en-suite chalets. There are impressive views over the camp’s waterhole from the main lounge and dining areas and there is also an inviting pool to cool off in the heat of the day. Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch or on the dining deck under the stars.
Activities include game drives into Etosha, spending time in the camp hide, and nature drives and walks on the reserve. Ongava has resident white and black rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.

Set on a hill with a beautiful vantage point overlooking miles of African scenery, 30 000-hectare private reserve with convenient access into Etosha National Park
Well-placed hide to look onto the productive waterhole near camp
Monitoring the black-faced impala, and reserve has high densities of big game including lion, white and black rhino and plains game

Onguma Tented Camp

Onguma Tented Camp is a beguiling mixture of sophistication and relaxation, of elegance and the earth.
It is this intriguing combination and attention to detail that makes Onguma Tented Camp, the ultimate in safari chic. In the local Herero language, Onguma means, “the place you don’t want to leave.” With a stunning main building and seven tents providing private, exclusive accommodation, Onguma Tented Camp, certainly lives up to its name.
An atmosphere of elegant dining prevails, complimented by the daily activities taking place around the watering hole, approximately 60 meters away. The surrounding nature lends itself to long lazy afternoons, spent relaxing on the sofas in the lounge, watching the animals go. And when things heat up, all that is required is a gentle stroll to the rim flow pool. Sit and relax in the flowing waters while enjoying an ice cold cooler. Alternatively if more strenuous activity is required, then relaxing on your patio and reading a good book should provide you with all the exercise you may need.

The Kandy House

This boutique hotel is an ancestral manor house dating back to 1804. Because of its careful restoration this hotel is steeped in rich history at every turn and each bedroom, of which there are only nine, is full to the brim with colour and elegance. Ideal for a honeymoon, guests can enjoy cocktails in the plush garden, or dip in the infinity pool landscaped into the hillside, all while listening to the birdsong in the trees above. Treat yourself to a massage and devour skilfully prepared traditional Sri Lankan dishes or international cuisine. In the serenity of the Sri Lankan hill country, you will find the historical walls of The Kandy House and the luxury waiting inside.

Ilkeliani Camp

Nestled in a river glade in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, the area is a favourite for elephants coming to drink from the Talek River. The camp has been designed to combine the old traditional safari style with a modern and fresh feel. Ilkeliani Camp offers only 17 tents and each commanding views of the plains and the wildlife action throughout the day. It is a permanent camp designed along eco-friendly principles. The ethos is to leave a minimum foot print on nature. Each well-equipped tents are stylish with en suite bathroom. They are sited under its own cluster of shady indigenous trees and you do feel that you are out in the wilderness. The interiors are spacious and comfortable featuring a front verandah with a day bed and canvas safari chairs. Home cooked meals combined with personal service contribute to an unforgettable safari experience

Hacienda Santa Ana

Situated within the beautiful Valley of Cotopaxi in Ecuador, Hacienda Santa Ana is an excellent option for a countryside getaway which reconnects its guests with the nature which surrounds them. There are a variety of accommodation options which feature a selection of single, double twin, double king, and triple rooms. The rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as heaters, digital safety boxes, complimentary teas, and private bathrooms. Guests are also welcomed to enjoy mouth-watering meals at the on-site restaurant.

Motswari Private Game Reserve

Motswari Private Game Reserve is located in the pristine, untouched wilderness of the Timbavati Game Reserve. 15 unique and luxurious bungalows await guests who wish to experience a traditional safari camp and all the adventures that come with it. The bungalows are comfortable and warm, each comes with their own ensuite and sheltered verandah area, perfect for relaxing in the evenings and watching the sun set over the lush bushveld. During the day spend your time exploring the reserve, either on an exciting game drive or intimate guided walk. Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable rangers will accompany you on these journeys and will be more than willing to share their expert knowledge.
Meals can be served in the heart of the bush, or in the Boma around a crackling fire – wherever you dine be assured that the food will be a delicious feast for your senses, created with fresh, local ingredients and inspired by African flavours. Perhaps the most unique experience at Motswari is the opportunity to sleep out under the stars in the purpose-built treehouse, where you can fall into a gentle sleep while gazing at the stars and hearing nothing but the gentle breeze rustling through the surrounding bush.

Geiger’s Camp Motswari Private Game Reserve

Geiger’s Camp was originally a traditional family house and thus maintains a homely atmosphere, beyond its luxuriousness. Walls are decorated with stunning artworks, painted by owner, Marion Geiger-Orengo, brining the splendour of the outdoors inside.
An exclusive hideaway built from rock and stone, Geiger’s Camp comprises four private rooms, each with its own private deck overlooking the bush. This camp is ideally suited to families or small groups of up to six persons travelling together. Each room has been uniquely and tastefully styled by owner, Marion Geiger-Orengo along with Cape Town interior decorator, David Strauss, bringing together an eclectic mix of furniture and décor. The camp’s main deck has a private oval infinity pool with uninterrupted views of the bush, but guests are also able to make use of the Main Camp’s facilities, only two kilometres away.