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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As one of Tanzania’s smaller wilderness areas, Lake Manyara National Park has a wealth of bio-diversity and is less crowded that its busier counterparts, making it a dream location for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the finer things in life. As the only lodge in the park, guests can enjoy privacy, luxury service, and some of…
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Cradled in acres of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantation, this luxury establishment is a fine example of African grandeur, while radiating the welcoming warmth of a historical enterprise. Located west of Tanzania’s most bustling eastern town (and the gateway to the northern safari circuit and the Serengeti) – Arusha – this exclusive boutique hotel is a…
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Beneath a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya’s renowned Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge rests within a shady acacia grove, above a water hole illuminated by night to reveal a menagerie of nocturnal visitors.This is the domain of the Maasai – a proud tribal people who have lived alongside the wild creatures…
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Surrounded by lush forested land and boasting spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro – the world’s highest freestanding mountain – Amboseli Sopa safari lodge fuses luxury and elegance with the wild beauty of the African bush. It is situated within close proximity to the Amboseli National Park, where twice daily game drives allow guests to appreciate…
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The genuine warmth and hospitality of the owner’s and their staff translates into charming details that enhance the authenticity of your safari experience at Nottens Bush Camp. There’s something to be said for a safari lodge that is 100 percent family owned and run. The African bush is in the blood, hearts and souls of…
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If you’re looking for an exclusive luxury lodge set on a beautiful coastline with all the remote splendour an African getaway can offer, Thonga Beach Lodge is the place for you. The location couldn’t be better, in Mabibi right on the pristine shore of the Maputaland coast in lush KwaZulu Natal. You may never want…
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Situated on a small island in a private concession, Xugana Island Lodge is perfectly perched at the edge of a lagoon, with some of the best viewing sites in the entire Okavango Delta region. The lodge offers the ideal base from which to explore the natural wonders of the area, including the teeming bird and…
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A classic forest retreat some 39 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls, the Islands of Siankaba Lodge has the most magical setting. Spread over two densely forested sand island in the Zambezi River near the Siansimba Rapids, the larger of the two islands is home to the lodge’s main areas while the smaller island hosts the…
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Situated on a hill overlooking the Chobe River and floodplains, Chobe Chilwero is the ideal place to enjoy a luxury Botswana safari. Wonderful panoramic views of the Chobe National Park with its splendid variety of wildlife are paired with the best possible service; nothing is missing from this picture-perfect destination. From being pampered in the…