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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Immersed in a sea of grass rippled with waterways, Mapula Lodge holds pride of place in a 220 000-acre concession on the north edge of Botswana’s Okavango Delta north of the famed Vumbura and Duba Plains. Mapula is a place of total solitude, with 9 canvas and thatch tents atop stilted wooden decking. These meander…
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A luxurious sanctuary on the banks of the great Zambezi River, upstream from the majestic Victoria Falls, Royal Chundu is the perfect place to relax and unwind after an exhilarating Africa safari vacation. The only Relais and Chateaux property in Zambia, it combines absolute luxury and excellent service with genuine involvement with the local community.…
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Bush luxury in a stunning setting overlooking the Chobe River and Caprivi floodplains, Ngoma Safari Lodge is an ideal way to experience an African safari in absolute comfort. On Botswana’s border with Namibia and an easy drive from the Victoria Falls and all its activities, it offers a tranquil refuge to soak up the African…
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Within sight of the clouds of spray of the majestic Victoria Falls, The Elephant Camp is both intimate and luxurious, set in a private concession on the Zimbabwe side of the Falls. The perfect romantic and secluded base for exploring the area with all its attractions and adventure activities, there is also plenty to keep…
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Overlooking the Zambezi National Park and just 4km from Victoria Falls itself, award-winning Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is a very comfortable out of town base from which to enjoy the many activities of the area. The lodge is raised on an escarpment overlooking a large waterhole, so there are frequent views of elephant and buffalo…
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The vast Kalahari has a magic all of its own, which guests experience at the Deception Valley Lodge in Botswana. This family-owned lodge set in a 15,000 ha. private reserve bordering on the Central Kalahari Game Reserve makes a comfortable base to encounter the majestic black-maned Kalahari lion, to experience the culture of the original…
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An intimate and exclusive safari lodge accommodating just 10 people, Motswiri Safari Lodge is hidden in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve with beautiful views over its own waterhole and surrounded by mature leadwood trees. This malaria free game reserve in the very north of South Africa, on the Botswana border, boasts all the…
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Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge is flavour of the year in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Owner-managed and intimate (it only accommodates just 10 guests in 5 luxurious suites), the focus is on the wildlife and the guest experience. Each suite has a private plunge pool overlooking a busy waterhole. The highlight here is having…
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Imbali Safari Lodge offers the ultimate in exclusive safari accommodation. Set within the world-famous Kruger National Park, Imbali offers a perfect blend of old-world hospitality and the finest in luxury accommodation. If you’re looking for understated luxury and the chance to spot some truly extraordinary wildlife, look no further: Imbali captures the essence of Africa…
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Set in a beautiful location on the banks of the Chobe River at the edge of the town of Kasane, where Botswana meets Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Chobe Safari Lodge is a convenient and affordable starting point for an African safari adventure in the Chobe National Park and Namibia’s Caprivi Strip.
