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Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Lodge

Located in the remote wilderness of the famous Skeleton Coast National Park, between the Hoanib and Huarusib rivers, is Shipwreck Lodge. This unique location promises to be the epitome of exclusivity and privacy. Opened in June 2018, the design has been inspired by the multiple shipwrecks which are scattered along the vast expanse of the coastline. Each distinctive cabin is designed to resemble a shipwreck, in keeping with the theme of this property. With views of the Atlantic Ocean stretching out to the horizon from each cabin, guests can enjoy the revitalizing energy of a fresh sea breeze alongside these sensational, undisturbed views. Guests who stay here have the opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna that has adapted to survive these desert conditions, and will feel completely comfortable despite the heat, enjoying the restaurant deck as well as a choice of 8 twin cabins and 2 family cabins. A stay here is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover an undisturbed and protected part of Namibia.

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.

Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort

Set in the stunning scenery of the Bazaruto Archipelago, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort is a peaceful, luxury paradise within a treasured national park. Relax and enjoy all the splendour on offer as you indulge in a wide variety of water sports, boat trips, culinary classes, and fitness activities. For those seeking tranquillity, you need look no further than the resort’s spa, or unwinding around the swimming pool. Gazing out to the horizon over the pristine Indian Ocean, you can reconnect to the beautiful nature all around you and come together over local, fresh food. Secluded, sun-kissed and serene, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort provides you with everything you need for a truly idyllic holiday in one of nature’s last untouched paradises.

Jackalberry Tented Camp

The Jackalberry Tented Camp, a sister lodge to Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge, is the epitome of privacy for anyone who visits. Part of an exclusive activity concession from MET, it is built inside the Nkasa Rupara National Park formerly known as Mamili National Park. With just four exclusive luxury tents available on the property, guests can enjoy quiet and peaceful seclusion in the heart of the wilderness. Located close to Linyanti River, animals roam freely across the camp; you may even be fortunate enough to be visited by the local elephants as you blissfully gaze out of your own tent. The bridge between nature and comfort makes this stay unforgettable, allowing anyone who stays here an utterly unique haven from the business of normal life.

Hoanib Valley Camp

Hoanib Valley Camp occupies a stunning spot in a remote corner of the wilderness. Virtually untouched, those who visit will experience comfort but also feel immersed within nature. The camp itself has been designed to ensure that the natural wildlife is as protected as possible. With guests staying in tents that have the luxuries of an Ensuite as well as Wi-Fi, the interior décor matches the rustic surroundings. With just six guest tents across the whole property, this camp is the epitome of privacy. It allows guests to immerse within the natural environment, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Guests can take nature tours and game drives to witness wild animals roaming in their natural habitat. Giraffes, zebras, elephants and even lions are free to roam and the valuable work that the camp does keeps them protected. Largely an untouched area, it is the perfect place to star gaze and appreciate such natural beauty whilst immersing within a whole new culture.

Travessia Beach Lodge

Travessia is an Eco Beach Lodge that offers its guests understated barefoot luxury. The lodge is built among the dunes beside the beach, nestled between luscious greenery and palm trees. Carefully chosen spots enhance both privacy and the breath-taking sea vistas. Travessia was constructed on elevated wooden decks with timber and roll-up canvas walls, all under a roof thatched with local makuti. Wooden walkways lead from the opulent accommodations to the lodge’s reception and social areas, with a spacious deck overlooking the unrivalled environment. The lodge is entirely solar powered – ensuring a light environmental footprint. Travessia boasts a restaurant that prides itself on locally sourced, seasonal, fresh cuisine with a chef who is dedicated to making your dining experience just as incredible as the holiday itself. Guests can enjoy walks on the endless, pristine beach, relax in the shade of the swaying palm grove, paddle out or gaze at the sea from the rim-flow pool.

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.

White Pearl Resorts Ponta Mamoli

Earning the reputation for being the jewel of the Indian Ocean, White Pearl Resort offers ultimate barefoot luxury. Experience elegant simplicity at this exclusive beach resort set in the dunes of the untouched shores of Southern Mozambique. White Pearl is located on a magnificent stretch of coastline, tucked behind Casuarina trees – a place so beautiful and so pure, quite unlike any other in all of Mozambique. The welcoming and opulent suites sit perched on stilts protecting the fragile eco-systems beneath. The rooms are inspired by the rich coastal biodiversity and ocean reefs, offering the most incredible views. White Pearl presents guests with a wealth of experiences and adventures, from Marine Safaris and water activities to Turtle Walks, Game Drives, and calming Spa Treatments. The Resort invites you to enjoy and indulge, especially when it comes to the cuisine – the food is almost as important as the guests – fresh, vibrant, and authentic dishes are served among unmatched atmospheres and settings.

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.