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andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Visiting this lodge will take guests to the heart of the Namib Desert; a 31,419 acre expanse which is the world’s oldest living desert. The tranquillity and serenity offered by one of Africa’s most compelling landscape pairs beautifully with the privacy of this property. There are just 12 guest suites available, making it all the more exclusive for anyone staying here. Each guest suite offers amenities such as air conditioning and a glass-encased rain shower in the en-suite. Even when indoors, you’ll feel at one with the nature here, as each suite boasts a retractable skylight for stargazing at the awe-inspiring expanse of the Namibian night sky, right from the comfort of your own bed. Activities such as dune walks, quad biking and helicopter rides are just a few ways that visitors can explore the natural landscape, admiring it from above or down below. The guest area, where walls become windows that fold away completely, boasts uninterrupted views of the desert that surrounds the property.

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is Rwanda’s ﬁrst ever community owned lodge. The 5-star lodge boasts a prime location, set on the edge of the Parc National des Volcanos in a lush green property of 11 hectares, enjoying breath-taking and dramatic views of the surrounding volcanoes. All guest cottages are discretely situated in the folds of the hills and amongst the verdant vegetation of the Sabyinyo property. Each beautifully appointed en-suite cottage, with its country-chic style and open log fires, is an ideal haven of warmth and luxury. The cottages host the perfect base from which to explore this unique and fascinating corner of Africa. The main lodge building is designed with guests in mind – with assorted seating areas in the main lounge, reception and an entertainment room providing intimate privacy, or the opportunity to meet other guests. The cuisine at the lodge is nothing short of delightful, both on the eyes and palate, matched with exceptional service and truly magical atmospheres.

Virunga Lodge

The incredible Virunga Lodge is a premier luxury gorilla lodge in Rwanda and one of the finest and most renowned lodges in all of Africa. Perched high on a ridge with stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes, you can also absorb the Musanze valley to the west and Lake Bulera and Ruhondo to the east. These are the finest views in Africa, seen from rooms uniquely decorated in the Rwandese style. Fantastic food and exceptional personalised service by the carefully trained staff are the cherry on top of this beautiful lodge, where you are guaranteed to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Each of the ten luxurious bandas has a private terrace from which guests can watch the orange sunrise over the dramatic and varied landscape of mountains, volcanoes and lakes. Luxuriously appointed, the rooms are accented with vibrant Rwandese fabrics and stylish locally inspired furniture.

Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Home to breathtaking views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes and enclosed by high-altitude forests, Singita Kwitonda Lodge offers an experience unlike any of Singita’s other destinations. With exceptional natural beauty, eco-friendly luxury and transformative, purpose-driven experiences, the lodge was designed to complement this remarkable location, and the eight contemporary suites (as well as the private four-bedroom villa – Kataza House) are linked by volcanic rock pathways to the central lodge.
The interiors use local design and handcrafted details to adorn the carefully planned spaces. Layered textures and colours only enhance the quality of this tranquil haven and an experiential enclave leads to free-flowing indoor and outdoor areas. A convivial fire pit, interactive kitchen, bar-deli and wine cellar complete the picture in these magnificent rooms.

Bisate Lodge

Bisate Lodge hosts dramatic views of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcano peaks rising through the forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park. Exploring around Bisate includes community visits, birding, golden monkey tracking, helping reforest the area, Gorilla Guardian Village, the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, as well as Dian Fossey’s burial site. Guests will stay in one of six opulent en-suite Forest Villas, warmed by a central fireplace and offering breath-taking views from the deck. Both the architecture and interiors are rooted in Rwandan cultural traditions. The vision of Bisate is to be a model of sustainable ecotourism in Rwanda. Its reforestation and rehabilitation projects have each guest partnering with us and contributing to biodiversity conservation and local community upliftment, making a far-reaching positive impact on an iconic endangered species: the mountain gorilla. A stay at Bisate Lodge will have you in wonderment, promising one of the most thrilling safari destinations in Africa.

Sanctuary Baines’ Camp

Sanctuary Baines’ Camp is located on a private concession, which borders the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta. The sanctuary is small and private, with six intimate suites set in a grove of trees on elevated platforms with wooden decks that offer expansive views over the Boro River. At Sanctuary Baines’ Camp guests can experience the once in a lifetime opportunity of walking with elephants and sleeping under the stars, looking up at the sky free of light pollution. The camp has a low environmental impact and was built using commercially grown wood, incorporating recycled aluminium cans within the walls for insulation.

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.

Sanctuary Sussi and Chuma

The gorgeous site of Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma is located on a dramatic bend of the Zambezi River in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, just 12km upstream from the legendary Victoria Falls. Named after a pair of explorers who aided David Livingstone on his travels, this location is one of the most beautiful parts of the Zambezi, amidst Jackalberry trees and Phoenix palms, that provide unrivalled views and serenity. Guests can stay in one of the twelve Sussi tree-houses, connected by wooden walkways, or in a private Chuma house, with two bedrooms making it ideal for families.

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.

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.