These lodges, safari camps and boutique hotels are among the top 50 properties that have been submitted to rigorous auditing and analysis and then chosen as Africa’s best sustainable tourism operators.
They have made the list for their far-reaching efforts towards ecotourism in Africa. This includes blending in with the surroundings, leaving a low carbon footprint, disposing of waste in an environmentally friendly manner, low-impact on species habitation, and a balanced socio-economic partnership with staff and locals.
In conservation circles you get the ‘doers’ and the ‘talkers’. While many camps or safari operations are quick to slap ‘green’ onto their homepage, the properties in this group have actually taken the initiative and have been seriously audited. These are Africa’s Finest!
Ideally situated halfway between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and majestic Lake Manyara, Gibbs Farm is the perfect base from which to enjoy Tanzania’s most exciting wildlife opportunities in the Ngorongoro Crater. The picturesque colonial farmhouse accommodation encircled by magnificent forests and overlooking large plantations offers visitors haven of seclusion from which to explore the many…
The ultimate in ‘glamping’ and therefore taking camping to a whole new level of sophistication, Wolwedans Dune Camp boasts luxury tents perched on the edge of a dramatic 250m high dune. Located in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, just south of spectacular Sossusvlei, this is the ideal getaway for adventurous travellers wanting a top class experience.…
About 12 kilometres upstream from the Victoria Falls, and in the heart of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park lies Wilderness Safaris’ Toka Leya Camp. Named after the local Toka Leya people, who have inhabited this area for centuries, this Victoria Falls camp is a celebration of natural elements combined with modern touches – and sighting of…
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…
Little Mombo is tiny which makes it the perfect option for honeymooners or small groups of friends wanting the exclusive use of this charming Botswana safari camp. As the sister site to the adjoined Mombo Camp, this camp shares some of the facilities within the main camp, but has just three safari units that accommodate…
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…
Perched high on top of a dune plateau, overlooking the panoramic vistas of the NamibRand Game Reserve in all directions, this lodge is an extra special and memorable location. Built out of wood and canvas, the blinds open up to the most beautiful 360-degree vista of the endless desert surrounds. The lodge reflects the ambiance…
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…
Your Mombo Camp experience of living amongst the wildlife begins when you stand on your private veranda to take in the spectacular views of the surrounding plains. Mombo Camp is perfectly positioned in the Moremi Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s top safari destinations
