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Villa Amazonia

Villa Amazonia is a luxurious 5-star hotel, housed within a renovated mansion within the historic centre of Manaus. It is ideal for those wishing to uncover the beauty of the state capital of the Amazonas. With 30 rooms, guests are treated to an authentic experience, as well as wonderful amenities within each room such as AC, a TV, minibar, and other treats. Onsite, there is also a restaurant which provides a buffet breakfast every day, a hotel bar, and also a fitness room for those who want to stay active while away from home. All of this lies just 14km from Manaus International Airport.

Hotel Villa Bahia

Set in Salvador da Bahia in the heart of Pelourinho, the historic quarter of the UNESCO World Heritage listed city; the Villa Bahia is comprised of two adjoining 17th and 18th century colonial homes – remnants of the Portuguese era. Overlooking the colourful facades of the district, the 17 guest rooms have been carefully renovated to preserve their original spirit. The result is enticing with an authentic colonial atmosphere, enhanced by two garden courtyards, a refreshing plunge pool and a panoramic terrace.

Canto das Aguas Hotel

A unique tucked-away jungle abode, Canto das Águas Hotel seeks to express diversity and beauty, as can be seen in the various accommodation styles and through their menu of culinary surprises. The suites and rooms come equipped with breathtaking riverside views, air-conditioning, showers with hot water, cable TV and other amenities to ensure guests have a comfortable, relaxing stay. For guests to enjoy, there is a large swimming pool that reflects the life and energy of the river that runs parallel to it. Guests can also make use of a range of facilities including the leisure area – which offers three relaxing spaces for massages, a sauna, games rooms, reading rooms and open-air reading beds that are integrated into the natural environment. Curl up with a good book and listen to the tranquil sounds of the river, hidden away deep inside the Brazilian wild.

Tivoli Praia do Forte

If you are looking for a unique nature getaway the Tivoli Ecoresort Praia Do Forte Bahia is the perfect stay, set in 30,000 hectares of luscious rainforest. Here, guests can choose from a variety of room types, catered towards families, couples and solo travellers and offering a range of beautiful land and seascape views. All accommodation comes equipped with WiFi, a workspace, a TV, and a balcony. There are also a selection of restaurants and bars onsite which cater to a variety of tastes. Guests are also welcomed to make use of the facilities such as the swimming pools and a spa offering a variety of body and beauty treatments.

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.

Somalisa Expeditions

Somalisa Expeditions is set in the heart of Hwange National Park and is known as the land of the giants for its big elephant herds. As an exact replica of the original Somalisa Camp, Somalisa Expeditions offers one of the most authentic ways to experience this exceptional wildlife haven. Nestled under an incredible grove of Acacias, along the edge of a seasonal flood plain.
Somalisa Expeditions’ main area includes a lounge and dining area on raised decking which overlooks a small pool, which elephants have become habituated to drinking out of. Add to this, the waterhole, frequently used as a ‘mud-bath’ and a popular rendezvous for the elephants. The up-close encounters and photographic opportunities with these majestic animals are endless.
Consisting of six elegantly furnished Meru Style Tents, each tent has en suite bathroom facilities with an outdoor feel. Activities include guided walks lead by qualified and passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you, game drives and night drives. Wildlife sighting include elephant, kudu, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, hyena and many other wildlife species.

Chilo Gorge

A luxury safari lodge on the edge of the stunning wilderness of Gonarezhou National Park, in South-East Zimbabwe. We offer guests access to the pristine wilderness of Gonarezhou, with the authentic animal interaction which goes with a park which is rarely visited. Gonarezhou is a gem amongst African parks, and offers experienced safari travellers and increasingly rare ability to explore untouched Africa. In addition, through the work of Chilo director, Clive Stockil, there is a very powerful community and conservation story which is at the centre of how the lodge operates.
Chilo Gorge Tented Camp is a semi-luxury seasonal tented camp on the banks of the Runde River. This is an ‘old Africa’ camping experience, with a good standard of comfort, and a great place from which to explore Gonarezhou by vehicle and on foot.
Ivory Trail Adventure is a mobile fly camping experience, allowing experienced safari travellers the ability to explore remote corners of this large park at a relaxed pace.

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.

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

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