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Entim Camp

Entim Camp has been carefully cultivated to offer one of the warmest, most intimate and luxury safari experiences in the Maasai Mara. It is a prime spot to witness the Great Migration every year, with Entim guests usually among the very first to witness all the action – over a million zebra, wildebeest and antelope crossing over from the Serengeti plains! To stay at Entim Camp isn’t to stay at just another lodge or hotel, it’s to feel like being a part of the wilderness itself. Entim Camp is the perfect location to combine restorative relaxation with vibrant safari. Guests need not go further than their private verandas to be privy to some of the best wildlife sightings in the Maasai Mara.

Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp

Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp is nestled within the 8,000km2 Greater Mara, part of the Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem. The ancestral homelands of the Maasai tribespeople are one of the most incredible ecosystems on the planet, enjoying warm temperatures year-round, with low humidity, this other Eden is a paradise for the wildlife, which includes the Big 5, 450 different bird species, and many, many more. These lush pastures attract 1.3million wildebeest and zebra each year, who migrate en masse from the Serengeti, in what has been classed among the Seven Wonders of the World. The Elephant Pepper Camp is situated in the North Mara Conservancy, and enjoys exclusive access to some of the ecosystem’s most pristine landscape. Being reserved exclusively for the native wildlife, as opposed to land in the Maasai Mara reserve, which is also grazed by cattle, this Conservancy is a haven for wildlife, who flock to the area for its abundant natural resources.

Sayari Camp

The Ultimate migration safari experience awaits you here at Sayari Camp, situated amid one of the most consistent game sighting locations in all the Serengeti. Sayari Camp is perfectly situated to view the Mara River crossings of the Great Migration, in which thousands of zebra and wildebeest dare the arduous river crossing. Embark from camp in the company of experience guides, familiar with the land and wildlife for a variety of thrilling safari activities such as 4×4 game drives, bush walks, hot-air balloon excursions, bird watching adventures, cultural tours and an in-camp micro-brewery and health spa experience. Here, you can expect the finest of bush dining, with sumptuous meals prepared freshly each day from the freshest produce locally available, comprising three meals throughout the day and a lavish three-course meal in the evening.

Rubondo Island Camp

Rubondo Island Camp is the only lodge on Rubondo Island, offering guests an exclusive opportunity to stay within the largest island national park in Africa. Rubondo’s eight luxury chalets are positioned along the shores of Lake Victoria, where guests can admire the sweeping views of the tranquil water and lush surrounding forests from the moment they awaken, until the sun slips away at dusk. Rubondo Island is home to a crucial chimpanzee rehabilitation project which was launched in the 1960s. Guests are able to get involved in this unique project and learn about its history, as well as embark on treks into the vast forests and see the resident chimpanzees for themselves. Rubondo Island is largely covered in pristine greenery, with three-quarters of the island covered in forest. This provides an excellent habitat for the many exotic birds (including egrets, cormorants, pied kingfishers, grey parrots, and African darters) and butterflies who rest within the trees. Guests may also encounter wild elephants on land, or lounging hippos and crocodiles in the lake’s waters. This private and remote camp offers an incredible chance to encounter all kinds of creatures in a peaceful and unspoilt setting.

Bomani Tented Lodge

Bomani Tented Lodge lies just a 5-minute drive from the Hwange National Park, allowing safari-goers easy access through the lodge’s private gate. The lodge is located within its own private reserve, meaning that guests can enjoy incredible wildlife sightings from the comfort of the Bomani’s grand viewing platform which overlooks the Bomani Pan, where elephants often gather to drink and bathe in the pleasant water. The camp is small and intimate, consisting of just 11 tented accommodations and suites. This allows guests to delight in a personal and exclusive safari experience in the heart of the African bush, surrounded by unspoilt views and a peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy a range of fun activities such as a visit to the local village on horseback, exciting game drives and observing candid wildlife from one of the lodge’s hides. End the day with a sundowner as the sky fills with burning colours and the plains surrounding the Ngamo Forest Area are bathed in an orange glow.

Veligandu Island Resort

A secluded location, Veligandu Island Resort is a tropical paradise. Sandy beaches, swaying trees, clear blue water and beaming coral reefs make this the spot for romance and for exploration. Experience the marine life up close and witness what nature has to offer with private excursions, scuba diving or just luxuriating on your private porch to enjoy the view. Surrounded by a lagoon, the island rests over 22 acres and has plenty of sights to truly indulge in the ultimate tropical getaway.

Grootbos Forest Lodge

Wind your way through an ancient Milkwood Forest as you stroll between your luxurious suite and the lodge itself, feeling serenity settle over you like a delicate mist. Grootbos Forest Lodge is a masterpiece of sophisticated and contemporary design, reflecting the breath-taking natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Nowhere else would you be able to enjoy one of the world’s most biodiverse environments and the changing colours in the Southern sky quite like this.

With its clean lines, elegant ceilings and expansive windows, Grootbos Forest Lodge is the place to retreat to for blissful contemplation and for connecting with yourself or nature. Fringed by the peaceful Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, the Forest Lodge features 16 freestanding luxury suites, accentuating the rolling hills of fynbos and majestic mountains. On a clear day, it’s possible to see all the way to Cape Point.

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is located in the luscious midlands in the diverse Kwa-Zulu Natal province of South Africa. Situated in the rolling foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains, guests will be surrounded by colourful gardens, winding rivers, and towering mountains. The suites at the farmhouse are quirky and colourful, each designed in a unique style, with two self-catering villas which can accommodate larger groups or families.
Spend your days hiking in the surroundings, immersing yourself in nature, or participating in exciting activities such as a helicopter trip or visiting local craftsmen. Return to the farmhouse for a meal to remember – a gourmet 5-course dinner made with fresh and flavourful local ingredients. Guests staying here will create memories to last a lifetime.

Fugitives Drift

Fugitives’ Drift is a Natural Heritage Site which overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, where 22,000 Zulu warriors defeated the invading British troops in 1879. Guests can travel back in time with a tour of the battlefields and explore the land where the Zulu warriors defended their country. Fugitives Drift rests within a 5,000-acre game reserve which is home to an abundance of wildlife and birdlife. As well as tours of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, guests can enjoy nature walks and fishing excursions along the reserve’s 22 km of river frontage.

Fugitives’ Drift was fully renovated in 2017, transforming the lodge into a luxurious selection of private cottages with en-suite facilities and verandahs that offer incredible views of the sloping valleys, meandering river and sweeping plains. This historical setting also features a museum, as well as a refreshing swimming pool and library.

Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge

Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge is located within the diverse and beautiful Manyoni Private Game Reserve. With only 8 safari suites, a personalised and exclusive service can be given to guests even when at full capacity. The suites are luxurious and spacious, filled with natural light and with private balconies and pools, which offer sweeping views over the bushveld below and the rugged Lebombo Mountains. Guests can begin their day by exploring the reserve during sunrise on a game drive, spend their afternoons indulging in a massage before heading back out into the bush on an afternoon game drive, and enjoy evenings sat around the crackling fire pit in the boma, feasting on delicious food before relaxing in their private pool gazing over the moonlit mountains and star-filled sky.

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