Africa's Finest

Elsa's Kopje is named after one of Africa's most famous cats, Elsa the lioness, who was hand-reared by naturalists George and Joy Adamson and became the first lioness ever to be successfully released back into the wild. The lodge is set just above the Adamsons' original campsite in Kenya's Meru National Park, where they taught Elsa to hunt and fend for herself in preparation for her reintegration into the African bush. Read More

One of Namibia's most eco-friendly safari camps and set in what is said to be the most pristine wilderness area in Namibia, Damaraland Camp has the most spectacular views of ancient valleys, arid desert plains, and the high peaks of the Brandberg Mountains. Visitors rise early to track the endangered black rhino or take nature drives into the Huab River System to see the rare desert elephants and other species that have adapted to desert life, with the odd sighting of lion and cheetah. Read More

A secluded and intimate tented camp deep in a private concession of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, Little Makalolo offers superb game viewing and genuine hospitality. One of Wilderness Safari’s Classic camps it provides plenty of luxury without losing its authentic appeal, and its setting overlooking a vibrant waterhole frequented by elephants, buffalo and leopard is second to none. The log-pile hide allows great photographic opportunities and there’s a sparkling swimming pool for afternoon relaxation. Read More

this rustic camp defines ‘getting away from it all’ and is totally off the grid, with only radio-communication linking it to the outside world. Only 8 guests are accommodated at a time, in 4 open-fronted reed and thatch chalets, which are reconstructed every year. Mwaleshi is closed during the rainy season every year, from 1 November to 14 June. As a walking safari destination par excellence, 4x4’s transfer eager guests to a new starting point every day, where you head off into the wilderness under the care of an expert guide as well as an armed National Park scout. Read More

The ultimate private sanctuary deep in the ‘green’ Kalahari of South Africa’s malaria-free Northern Cape, Tarkuni is a luxurious exclusive use lodge at Tswalu, the vast private game reserve of the Oppenheimer family. Their dedicated conservation programmes have created a pristine wilderness where many rare and endangered species flourish, including the black-maned lion, desert black rhino, aardvark and pangolin. Read More

Kaingo Camp is found in one of South Luangwa National Park’s most game-rich areas, overlooking the Luangwa River. Built and managed by one of Africa’s best-known walking safari aficionados, Derek Shenton, son of Barry Shenton, a former warden of Kafue National Park, Kaingo has been expertly designed for guests to experience the many enjoyable facets of an African safari, in the most sustainable way possible. With just 6 chalets, you are assured of a peaceful, exclusive stay and the undivided attention of your hosts. Read More

One of Africa’s most remote luxury camps, Wilderness Safaris’ Serra Cafema is a true oasis in the middle of the vast Namib desert. Tucked into the narrow band of green trees next to the Kunene River, on the border between Namibia and Angola, the camp is an ideal base for the adventurous traveller to experience the wonder of this unique area. Accessed only via light aircraft from Windhoek and a 4x4 drive through the desert rocks and dunes, this is as away from it all as it is possible to get, the only other inhabitants being the nomadic Himba tribe living as they have done for centuries. Read More

Decadence and colonial charm set in the African bush, Singita Sabora Tented Camp transports its guests back to a bygone era where tents richly decorated in mahogany and silk luxuriously enfold their residents in between game drives. The camp forms part of the annual wildebeest migration, placing guests in prime position to witness the grandeur of this event. Read More

Singita Faru Faru River Lodge overlooks a waterhole and the Grumeti River, presenting guests with excellent game viewing from the comfort of your own veranda or will lazing in the swimming pool. With only 6 suites, service is personal and the ambience elegant, this lodge also boasts a private beach, balloon safaris and equestrian activities Read More

What makes this camp unique is that it’s perfectly mobile so that it can easily relocate, depending on the movement of the migrating animals. Each of the 6 ‘pop-up’ tents is built on a totally mobile unit called the ‘Rover’, conceived and designed by the team at Roving Bushtops and built in Switzerland. The portability of the structure does not impede your luxury experience in any way. Read More