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Chinzombo

Named after a type of tree which grows nearby, Time + Tide Chinzombo’s natural building materials and vintage accents combine modern style with a traditional bush safari camp. The six spacious safari tents (including one two-bedroom, two-bathroom family tent) sit underneath ancient msikzi trees, evoking a sense of time travel back into the past. Each one comes with a private pool and soaking tub, with panoramic views over the river and its widespread wildlife. Relax on your verandah overlooking a meandering curve of the Luangwa River and let the local hippos lull you to sleep. Wake up with the majestic elephant just outside your villa. The award-winning design of the luxury safari tents features natural elements such as canvas, timber and reed, accented with leather and raw linen. The tents stretch out onto a verandah where you can enjoy the afternoon in the shade or rejuvenate your body with an in-room spa treatment.

Onguma The Fort

Surrounded by the beauty of the Etosha Pans, where wild animals roam, is Onguma The Fort. The fawn colour of the Afro-Moroccan architecture blends into the dust of the grassland around you, as tranquillity and wilderness intertwine. Relax within your own private suite complete with a viewing deck just for you, so you can catch sight of animals at the watering hole right in front of the property. At Onguma The Fort, you can indulge in three course meals, massage therapy, and cool off from the heat with a dip in the pool. But most importantly, you can accompany expert guides as they traverse the landscape, spotting footprints and tracking down endangered species on this private reserve. Get to know how the Onguma team are helping to conserve the wildlife, and take part in one of the Sunset Drives, as the beauty of the dramatic Namibian landscape comes alive. This is a escape into the wild like no other.

Boutique by The Museo

Boutique by The Museo is located in the buzzing heart of Mérida, Yucatán. Stylish and modern suites offer guests a private and exclusive stay, and include options for honeymooning couples or families looking for a Mexican getaway. Spend your days exploring the historic town of Mérida, located right on your doorstep, or book a tour through the Boutique and travel further afield to visit the fascinating Mayan ruins which surround the town. A communal courtyard offers guests space to relax and listen to a local musician or enjoy a Mexican inspired dinner underneath the starry sky. Guests staying at Boutique by The Museo are guaranteed to leave with memories that will last a lifetime.

Hacienda Uxmal Plantation and Museum

Hacienda Uxmal Plantation and Museum is a family-owned and operated resort that lies in the historical city of Uxmal, an ancient Mayan city situated in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The resort was founded in 1673 and is home to an impressive museum that celebrates Mexico’s history of chocolate. Hacienda Uxmal features beautiful hand-painted tiles, sculpted masonry, and hints of Mayan culture blended with a contemporary interior that offers guests an authentic setting to relax in between venturing to the local Uxmal Archaeological Site and Pyramid of the Magician.
Guests can enjoy a luxurious stay in the heart of this historical region and learn about the civilisations that have flourished and waned here. The resort features a working plantation filled with beautiful fruit trees and a number of walking and jogging trails that allow guests to spend time admiring the resort’s natural surroundings.

The Explorean Kohunlich

The Explorean Kohunlich is an intimate resort that combines world class service with a sense of elegant relaxation in a beautiful location. The hotel has beautiful bungalows and spacious cabanas, lovely amenities and private patios complete with comfortable hammocks. You can enjoy mouthwatering Mexican cuisine at Kohunlich Restaurant, with food that reflects the establishment’s passion for its food and culture. You will fall in love with the sounds, colours and aromas that are found at this exotic hotel and resort.
Discover amazing adventures at Explorean Kohunlich with the stunning Mayan jungle surrounding the hotel. The hotel allows guests to explore the old vestiges of the city with fascinating past, gaze at the blue sea and listen to the charming sounds of nature.

Okonjima Bush Suite

The Private Bush Suite is situated in the open Acacia thornveld within the secluded wilderness area of the Okonjima valley with a backdrop of the sandstone Omboroko Mountains. It is approximately 3.5km from the Plains Camp and 500m from the Bush Camp. Located on the edge of a natural waterhole, its two separate, luxury, en-suite bedrooms under a double-volume thatched roof can accommodate a family or group of four (4 max: one group only). Frequent leopard and cheetah sightings during game drives is what African safaris are made of! Though guests also indulge in smaller pleasures, such as the peaceful atmosphere of the African bush, spotting wildlife at the watering holes situated at each accommodation, the flavoursome food and welcoming hospitality. Okonjima also offers a number of activities to guests and day visitors , from hiking and mountain biking with your own mountain bike to bird watching and a fitness retreat.

Linyanti Bush Camp

Linyanti Bush Camp lies on the banks of Linyanti Marsh, nestled comfortably amongst the shade of tall trees and overlooking sweeping fields and marshland. The camp consists of 6 spacious and luxurious safari tents, which sit on top of raised decking to provide amazing views of the vast landscape. Linyanti Bush Camp also features an elevated communal area with a homely lounge area – which is perfect for reading, a bar and dining area, and a refreshing swimming pool for cooling off and relaxing between exciting safari activities. Sit back on the viewing deck with a beverage, and look out for passing herds of zebra, elephants and buffalo in a private reserve that borders Chobe National Park.

Hotel Casa Punta Coco Holbox

Perched among the swaying palm leaves of Holbox Island, Hotel Casa Punto Coco offers guests a luxurious stay surrounded by the island’s verdant trees and pristine white beaches that extend into the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel and the natural beauty that extends around it are located within the Nature Reserve of Yum Balam, or Jaguar Lord. Here, guests can hope to spot Holbox’s magnificent whale sharks which thrive off the crystal coast.
Casa Punta Coco features a range of amenities that inspire a restful stay, with an on-site spa, refreshing swimming pool, sweeping ocean views and fine dining at the hotel’s restaurant where traditional Mexican cuisine can be savoured. Take a gentle stroll through the town and discover local craft shops and independent restaurants and businesses set in this natural paradise.

Serengeti Bushtops Camp

Serengeti Bushtops Camp welcomes you to experience the wonders of the Great Migration, merging luxury with adventure for a comprehensively riveting and complete safari experience. The 5-star Serengeti camp features stunning tented accommodation, fully furnished and decked out with luxury amenities, including private en-suite bathrooms and al fresco showers. Mixing contemporary safari activities with insightful and impactful experiences, you may embark on 4×4 safari game drives, conduct nature walks, survey the Serengeti from above in morning hot-air balloon excursions, or visit the local Bisalalah school to greet Tanzania’s next generation, and that’s just for starters. Safari is a time for indulgence, a statement perfectly illustrated when dining at one of Bushtops atmospheric locations, featuring the finest in bush cuisine, lovingly prepared from the freshest ingredients, catering to all tastes and dietary requirements.

Kwetsani Camp

Existing as one of the most remote camps in the whole of the Okavango, Kwetsani Camp benefits from a unique location, situated on an elongated island covered by palm, mangosteen and fig trees. Activities at Kwetsani Camp are largely determined by seasonally fluctuating water levels, offering a host of land and water-based safari activities such as water bound excursions and land-based game viewing. During times of high water, guests are granted the opportunity to boat to Hunda Island for a variety of game viewing activities, complete with alfresco picnics and communal catering. Accommodation is comprised of five luxury en-suite units, elevated on raised decks with a variety of modern furnishings and amenities. The main area includes a dining room and lounge area situated under a cool thatched roof, leading onto an expansive wooden deck that overlooks an enormous floodplain often frequented by indigenous game. The centrally located plunge pool makes for the perfect midday dip while watching the animals below, in addition to the in-camp bar where you’re free to enjoy a wide selection of all-inclusive beverages.