Cindi's Favorite Safaris

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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

Situated on the largest tract of land within the Sabi Sand Reserve and sharing a common boundary with the world famous Kruger National Park, MalaMala offers incredible sightings of Africa's wildlife - including the Big 5.

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.

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

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.

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.

Tongabezi & Sindabezi Island - Victoria Falls, Zambia

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.

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

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…..