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South Africa - Northern Cape

Tswalu Kalahari - Northern Cape, South Africa  

Tswalu Kalahari, owned by the Oppenheimer family, is South Africa's largest private game reserve. Conservation, socio-economic development, tourism and responsible environmental management are the four legs upon which Tswalu has been developed.

It is a good combo with one of the upscale camps in Sabi Sand for game and this Tswalu for northern South Africa in the Kalahari desert!!!
This also combines beautifully with the wonderful Cape Grace in Capetown!

South Africa - Kruger

Boulders Lodge - Singita - Kruger, South Africa  

Singita Private Game Reserve, located in the game-rich Sabi Sand Reserve, offers exquisite luxury, rare solitude and perfect tranquillity.

Ngala Tented Camp - Kruger, South Africa  

Situated only 3 km from Kruger's Orpen Gate, Ngala Tented Camp is internationally renowned for its sophisticated tented accommodation in tranquil African bush surrounds.

South Africa - Sabi Sands

Londolozi Private Game Reserve - Sabi Sands, South Africa  

World renowned as one of Africa’s finest game lodges, Londolozi was the first game reserve in the world to be accorded Relais et Chateaux status, reinforcing its commitment to luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and exceptional service.

Lodges at Londolozi:

• Londolozi Founders Camp
• Londolozi Pioneer Camp
• Londolozi Granite Suites
• Londolozi Tree Camp
• Londolozi Varty Camp

Botswana - Okavango Delta

Abu Camp - Okavango, Botswana  

ABU CAMP NEWS: IT'S A GIRL
December 2011 – Abu Camp, located in Botswana's pristine Okavango Delta, is proud to announce that Shireni, one of the Camp's leading elephants, gave birth to her third surviving calf, a healthy female named Warona, the SeTswana name meaning 'For Us'.

Little Vumbura - Okavango, Botswana  

Little Vumbura is situated on an island on a private reserve in the northern reaches of the Delta - in the same region as its sister camp, Vumbura Plains. It is a beautiful six roomed tented camp, shaded by the canopy of an ancient Okavango forest.

Botswana - Linyanti

DumaTau Camp - Linyanti Reserve, Botswana  

DumaTau is built under a shady grove of mangosteen trees and overlooks an enormous hippo-filled lagoon. It is located close to the source of the Savuti Channel in the Linyanti Reserve, which makes game drives along the Savuti one of the highlights of a stay here.

Tanzania

Lemala's camps - Tanzania  
A new stylish traditional seasonal camp offering an authentic and intimate safari experience.
Lemala Manyara Camp
Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Lemala Serengeti Camp
Lemala Tarangire Camp

Kenya

Mara Plains Camp - Kenya  

Mara Plains Camp is a small, high quality, six-roomed camp under canvas that is located within the private Olare Orok Conservancy and just a few hundred meters to the north of the Masai Mara National Reserve boundary. The camp is also a founding member of the new Mara North Conservancy, allowing our guests the privilege to game drive in the Masai Mara as well as in the more private Olare Orok and Mara North conservacies, away from the crowds.

Ol Donyo Lodge - Kenya  

Ol Donyo Lodge is in the heart of the Mbirikani Maasai Group Ranch, located on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills National Park between Amboseli and Tsavo West National Parks in southeast Kenya. Its location is unrivaled - full views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and in the path of traditional wildlife migration routes. It is a lodge rich in history, passion and conservation. The lodge offers a horse riding safari called "Ride Kenya". Ride Kenya is an unforgettable experience, unrivaled throughout Africa.

Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville):

Lango Camp & Ngaga Camp - Odzala / Congo; the good Congo (not the bad Congo)  

A Wilderness Collection project in the virgin rainforest of Odzala-Kokoua National Park. Open in May 2012.
Wildlife Viewing: Lowland Gorilla, Forest Elephants, 11 species of primates including chimpanzees, forest buffalo, Bongo & prolific birds.

Zambia - Victoria Falls

Tongabezi & Sindabezi Island  

Tongabezi Lodge is a romantic hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls.

Sindabezi Island is unique – the discerning traveler's best kept secret. An idyllic, exclusive camp on our very own private isle on the Zambezi River it is the only luxury bush camp from where Victoria Falls can comfortably be explored.

Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls

The Elephant Camp  

The Elephant camp is situated only 10 minutes from Victoria Falls. Join us to experience elephant back safaris through a wilderness concession on the edge of the Batoka Gorge. Be witness to this mutually enriching and rewarding relationship between man and elephant in a modern day Africa.

The Elephant Camp is nominated for the Best New Safari Camp in Africa Award 2012.

Lemala Walking Safaris, Serengeti, Tanzania

This is fantastic! Combo tent and fly camping on the walks.

Our walking safaris will take you into the most remote corners of northern Serengeti National Park, giving guests the opportunity to explore this amazing park on foot.

Best of Zimbawe and Botswana

I have worked closely with my Africa office to develop an amazing Safari combining 2 countries; Zimbabwe & Botswana, and very specifically the properties in each area!

Zimbabwe has been coming back to life now for several years; it is a wonderful country with excellent game viewing and pricing is still pleasantly low! Combining this with the Best of Botswana areas that I love that are very productive; with Zimbabwe has produced an incredible value for a 13nt safari!

Uganda - 9 night / 10 day itinerary  

Chimps, Gorillas, Safari & Batwa Pygmy tribal people

Ethiopia - Historical Route Tour & Omo Valley Cultural Tour  

Thought that Ethiopia is only about starving children – definitely not! Northern visits include visiting – Bahir Dar, Lalibela and Gondar, where clients can view the 8th Wonder of the World Lalibela, The Blue Nile Gorge, the Great Rift Valley, various monasteries, lake Tana, view the local people make a Papyrus boat, visit the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie, King Fasilidas huge outdoor bathing pool and so much more.

Southern visits include visiting – Arba Minch, Jinka, where guests will visit the Mago National Park, the most famous of the lower Omo valley tribes (the pastoralist Mursi) notorious for the lip plates worn by the female population, Konso town famous for its Wagas (wooden statues) erected in honour for Konso warriors after their death, Hamer villages famous for the women's hairstyles and jumping of the bulls ceremony, and so much much much more…..

Azura Boutique Hotel - Mozambique  

Imagine an unspoilt island within a National Park, deserted beaches of pure white sand, sparkling turquoise seas crisscrossed by local dhows plying their trade, swaying palms, sunny days and star studded nights…and you have Azura Mozambique.

Azura is the country's first luxury 'eco' boutique retreat.Built entirely by hand by the local community and operated in partnership with them, it has just 14 villas, each with their own infinity pool and designed for both pampering and barefoot escapism.

Vamizi Island Lodge - Mozambique  

Simply grand or grandly simple - this lodge isn't about the usual five star luxury and all mod cons, it's about the more rarified pleasures of exclusive island life. Imagine wafting through muslin and filtered sunlight, flopping straight from your room into a private ocean and enjoying elegant lunches with your toes in the sand...

North Island Seychelles  

North Island is one of forty inner granitic islands of the Seychelles that are located around the two main islands of Mahé and Praslin. These granitic islands and their beaches are often referred to as the most beautiful on Earth. North Island Lodge is a rare sanctuary for guests seeking a gorgeous, unspoiled tropical haven on a large and private island.

Rocktail Beach Camp - South Africa  

Rocktail Beach Camp is set back in and shaded by the sanctuary of the lush Maputaland Coastal Forest covering the ancient dunes that make up the edge of South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal coast. With the Maputaland Marine Reserve just offshore and the beach a brisk 20-minute walk from the camp, there are world-class diving and snorkelling, remote, unspoilt beaches and other beach adventures to be had.