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!
Saseka Tented Camp comprises eight 2-person luxury tented suites and the ‘Leadwood Tented Villa’ for families or small groups. Smart repurposing and a definitively green design philosophy makes this one of 2020’s most sustainably beautiful camps in Africa!
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…
The ultimate in exclusivity, there are just four spacious tented suites on wooden platforms at Zafara Camp, each an exercise in carefully conceived safari chic – featuring traditional safari references and thoughtfully chosen homely details. One of the main luxuries at Zarafa Camp is this five star camp’s position that borders the famous elephant stomping…
Nestled in the 12 000 hectare Bazaruto Archipelago Marine National Park, Azura Benguerra offers exclusivity and privacy to those looking for a seaside oasis in an unspoiled, luxurious environment. The lodge has 18 contemporary beach villas, including the secluded Villa Amizade and opulent Presidential Villa. All of the accommodation features traditional Mozambican design with a…
Sublime luxury in an awe-inspiring landscape, Motswe Lodge at Tswalu offers the ultimate Kalahari safari experience. The Oppenheimer family’s dedicated conservation efforts have restored Tswalu’s 100,000 hectare expanse of wilderness to pristine beauty, supporting a diverse range of wildlife from the famous Kalahari black-maned lion to the aardwolf and pangolin. In South Africa’s malaria-free Northern…
Nestled between mountain and sea, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is a five-star eco-paradise showcasing the incredible Flora and Marine life of the Southern Tip of Africa. Home of the “Marine Big 5″ – whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins; and with unparalleled floral diversity, Grootbos offers you a one-of-a-kind luxury African experience.
The ultimate private sanctuary deep in the ‘green’ Kalahari of South Africa’s malaria-free Northern Cape, Tarkuni is a luxurious exclusive use lodge at Tswalu, the vast private game reserve of the Oppenheimer family. Their dedicated conservation programmes have created a pristine wilderness where many rare and endangered species flourish, including the black-maned lion, desert black…
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…
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
