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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.

Okonjima Plains Camp

Set within the secluded wilderness of Okonjima Nature Reserve in Namibia, the family friendly Okonjima Plains Camp is the perfect place to unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With just 30 rooms in total, the camp is an incredibly private place to visit and is also wheelchair accessible with ramps leading up to the rooms. Double beds and a double shower fill the rooms, as do amenities such as a mini fridge, tea/coffee facilities and fans to maximise guests comfort during their stay. You can also enjoy access to an entertainment venue and communal area that includes a dining area, bar, swimming pool and picturesque views over a waterhole and the Okonjima plains. This makes your time here all the more comfortable and social should you wish it to be. Originally a cattle farm since the early 1920’s, Okonjima’s attention is now focused on recovering the grass plains and turning it into a nature reserve, with a particular focus on carnivore conservation. With the close help and collaboration of the AfriCat Foundation, it has quickly become a sanctuary for Namibian wildlife such as cheetahs, leopards and brown hyenas. Guests will be able to witness these creatures up close and personal when staying at the camp, taking game drives and guided bush walks with experts. Visible from both the main property and the individual rooms, animals roam freely across the reserve, leaving those who visit feeling truly immersed within the natural surroundings during their stay.

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.

Etosha Heights Safarihoek Lodge

Located on a 60,000ha private reserve which shares a border with the Etosha National Park, this secluded safari camp is a true Namibian treasure. Opened in 2016, the Safarihoek team’s continued aim is to expose its guests to the real and raw side of Namibia, while not forgoing the comforts. Here is where you can explore the wilderness, spot endangered species and economically support those actively trying to save them and their habitats. Relax in the serenity and silence, as distant calls of wildlife meander across the grassland; take a dip in the sparkling pool, enjoy delicious seasonal dinners, and most of all bask in the beauty of the Namibian savannah. Make memories you’ll treasure forever as you spend evenings by the fireside watching the stars, and magical mornings driving out into the wonder of the reserve.

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.

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.

Khwai Tented Camp

Khwai Tented Camp is set within the Okavango Delta’s Khwai Concession, and provides guests with beautiful lagoon views from the comfort of their spacious and luxuriously furnished tents. The 6 tents are positioned upon wooden decking where they overlook the still waters and sweeping grasslands. The camp is secluded and designed for a maximum of 12 guests, making it ideal for those looking for a private safari experience so that they can fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Okavango Delta and its incredible wildlife. The camp is solar-powered and focuses on environmentally friendly practices. The main area is under canvas, and there are no permanent structures at the camp so that no damaging, long-lasting effects are inflicted on the landscape.

Sirikoi Lodge

Sirikoi Lodge offers guests a luxurious and authentic safari experience. The small and exclusive lodge is positioned beside the Sirikoi stream, and offers stunning views from the heart of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The private conservancy spans 62,000 acres and is home to a number of endangered creatures, offering guests the rare chance to see both black and white rhino, reticulated giraffe and Grevy zebra. Sirikoi Lodge is located between dry arid plains and the lush green base of Mount Kenya, showcasing Kenya’s diverse landscape. Sirikoi consists of 4 luxury tented rooms, as well as the Sirikoi Cottage and Sirikoi House. The accommodations are scattered amongst acacia trees, resting on lush green lawns with waterside views and are designed to give guests a comfortable stay. Watch animals gather at the large natural waterhole and view incredible game from the comfort of your own bedroom.

andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge

Resting within the Ngala Private Game Reserve, andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge offers guests an unforgettable experience, bordering the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Guests can enjoy a thrilling stay in one of the world’s largest game reserves, where extraordinary animals including the Big 5 and several large prides of big cats can be found. Ngala, which means lion in the local language Shangaan, is also home to a couple of the incredibly rare white lions.

Ngala Safari Lodge enjoys a peaceful and secluded location, under a canopy of dense mopane and tamboti trees, offering some pleasant shade to visitors as they view the passing game from the comfort of their private verandahs. Each of the luxurious thatched cottages features floor to ceiling windows, that allows for stunning landscape views, and the lodge’s swimming pool and sundeck area overlooks a picturesque woodland where some of Kruger National Park’s incredible 500 bird species can be sighted.

andBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge

Bordered by lush valleys and wooded hills andBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge sits in the west of Phinda Private Game Reserve. Set amongst the densely wooded Zuka Hills of Phinda Private Game Reserve, studded with aloes and overlooking a small private waterhole, lies Phinda Zuka Lodge, a private sole-use villa, ideal for families and small groups. An intimate lodge that can be booked as exclusive sole use or on a per suite basis. Guest areas include an interactive café-style kitchen, indoor sitting and dining areas, an intimate library with internet access and a swimming pool with an extended wooden deck overlooking the surrounding wilderness.

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