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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Zungulila is a charming camp that embodies the essence of old Africa and a bygone era, with breathtaking views onto the Kapamba river and an expansive plain where natural springs attract huge herds of game. The tented chalets each have their own private verandas, as well as outdoor showers and luxurious bathtubs. The boma area in…
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Set on the banks of the shallow, spring-fed Kapamba River, Kapamba is surrounded by some of the South Luangwa National Park’s richest wildlife. Watching an elephant take a dip in the river can be quite an experience when you’re lounging in your own private plunge pool. The central bar and dining room is positioned under…
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Enjoying a wonderful location on communal Masai-owned land on a concession area of 300 000 acres, Ol Donyo Lodge is one of Kenya’s most coveted destinations. Surrounded by open plans and the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, the lodge is a celebration of East Africa’s dense game concentration and picture-perfect landscapes. A mere 50-minute charter…
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Nkwichi is set on a beautiful beach on the Mocambican side of Lake Malawi and it’s seclusion is such that there are no roads within 10 miles of the lodge – ensuring the kind of romantic remoteness that discerning travellers expect. It was built and designed to seamlessly blend in with the surrounding scenery –…
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For a colonial style East African safari that takes in a superb wildlife experience, five star service and the extraordinary opportunity to spend days and nights at tree level, Tarangire Tree Tops, part of the Elewana family of luxury lodges is an unforgettable offering. Situated in the heart of an elephant migration path, guests get…
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The Retreat, situated in Northern Selous, is a luxurious 12-suite hideaway that offers guests complete seclusion in the heart of the African bush. The Selous Game Reserve is the largest protected wildlife sanctuary in Africa and is also known to be one of the “secrets of Africa”, boasting pristine wilderness and an utterly unspoiled environment.
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Wonderfully secluded in the foothills of massive dormant volcanoes, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is just around the corner from Parc National des Volcans (also known as the Volcanoes National Park), and a great base for extensive gorilla tracking. With the temperate climate and lush tropical vegetation, the proximity of northwestern Virunga Mountains of Rwanda ensures that…
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Situated just a boat ride from the coastal town of Pemba in Northern Mozambique, the exclusive Londo Lodge has jaw dropping views of the Indian Ocean and boasts a private beach, excellent boating and water activities and privacy par excellence – it’s ideal for those looking for a luxury island escape away from it all.
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The ultimate in luxury African safari, stylish Mara Bushtops Camp is set in the stunning landscape of the Mara Siana Conservancy, adjoining the National Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya. Rivalling a five-star hotel in luxury and facilities the twelve tents set a new standard for tented camps, and superb game viewing and great personal service…
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Taking reference from a bygone era of safari style, this Masai Mara based tented camp is an excellent example of eco tourism hard at work. Despite its eco credentials, Karen Blixen Camp remains a style driven, luxury home-from-home in the Kenyan wilderness and features superb wild animal sightings, gourmet food and a wellness menu for…