Lodges range in size and capacity, but we prefer to use the smaller and medium sized ones with between 8 and 12 rooms. Safari Lodges generally have a comfortable communal area with a viewing deck overlooking the immediate surroundings, be it a river, waterhole or desert pan. There is usually a pool for down time during hot summer days. The thatched or semi-tented safari suites or rooms are often linked by raised boardwalks and are constructed to blend into the natural surroundings and optimize the ‘on safari, in the wilderness’ feeling.
Safari Lodges
Safari Lodges are typically located within game reserves or national parks or at least close by to a wildlife area where daily activities include game drives or nature walks to experience the African wilderness and the animals in their natural habitat.
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Set in 200,000 pristine hectares Sable Alley’s 12 en-suite, solar powered tents are raised on comfortable decks, each with a private veranda overlooking the lagoon and floodplains and towards the un-fenced boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. There is an open-plan lounge, dining and plunge pool area. Members of the nearby Khwai Village make up…
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Elephant Pan is an exclusive and tranquil tented camp situated in Botswana’s vast Khwai Private Reserve bordering some of this country’s finest wildlife reserves including the Chobe National Park in the east, and the Moremi Game Reserve in the south. This camp is all about showcasing and protecting the wildlife that call this remarkable corner…
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Upstream from the iconic Victoria Falls in the Zambezi National Park lies a pristine piece of land on the banks of the Zambezi River. The untouched natural beauty of the park is sprawled over 56 000 breathtaking hectares. The activities offered at Old Drift Lodge emphasise the rich natural environment, focusing on the abundance of…
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Rock Fig Safari Lodge is the latest addition to the collection of luxury safari lodges in the beautiful Timbavati Private Game Reserve, which is home to two of our other favourite properties, andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge, and King’s Camp. The Timbavati, which borders the Kruger National Park is a well established Big Five safari destination. It…
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Situated in the Phinda Private Game Reserve, andBeyond Phinda Homestead is a gracious sole-use safari villa that blends seamlessly into the surrounding bushveld. This exclusive lodge boasts four spacious and luxurious suites with sweeping views of the surrounding bush. The emphasis is on outdoor spaces, with the expansive central living areas opening up directly onto…
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Ideally located just 4km from the Victoria Falls and just outside of Livingstone, Zambia. Maramba River Lodge provides a most attractive all-year-round accommodation base in a shaded woodland setting. The Lodge is situated on a bluff overlooking the Maramba River. We are often visited by the resident wildlife with elephant wandering through the grounds at…
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Exotic and romantic, Matemwe Lodge on the northeastern corner of Zanzibar island is situated opposite the Mnemba Atoll. Well known for its pristine beaches and superb snorkelling, it provides the perfect escape for those seeking a luxurious getaway to combine with their African safari holiday.
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A safari with a difference is to be found at Chem Chem Lodge overlooking Lake Manyara. The owner operators have pioneered the concept of the slow safari, which offers inspiring game viewing, walking safaris and cultural activities at a gentler pace, allowing time for authentic immersion in the African bush. The private wildlife concession stretches…
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Set among picturesque boulders and kopjies on slopes overlooking the plains of Tanzania’s Northern Serengeti, Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is a haven of peace and eco-friendly luxury. An ideal destination to witness the legendary river crossings of wildebeest and zebra during the Great Migration, it also offers excellent Big Five game viewing year round with…
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Entim Camp is tucked on the edge of the riverine woodlands. From the shaded seclusion of this attractively-designed camp, guests can relax in luxury and admire unforgettable views over the Mara River and across expansive plains, with the distant backdrops of undulating escarpments and volcanically-sculpted hills. From the veranda of each tent it is even…
