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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.

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.

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.

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 Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp

andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is situated on a solitary delta island south of Chiefs Island, within a 272,000-hectare exclusive wildlife concession. Xaranna Okavango Camp draws inspiration from the encompassing nature, with a light and airy camp situated amidst the heart of the wild. Comprised of 9 luxury en-suite tented units, Xaranna Camp can lavishly accommodate up to 18 guests – sleeping 2 guests per unit with a choice of king size or double beds. These safari tents are organic in design and are delicately decorated in shades of khaki and soft lily pink. Each tent boasts a romantic outdoor sala, private plunge pool, indoor bathtub and both indoor and outdoor showers.

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.

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.

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.