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Shinta Mani Angkor

An elegant boutique property located in a tranquil and leafy setting within the charming French Quarter of Siem Reap.

Suján Sher Bagh is an ideal base from which to explore the billion-year old forest of Ranthambore in the royal state of Rajasthan, home to the majestic tiger. Nine tented “Jungle Suites” are inspired by the adventurous charm of...

Suján Jawai

Sujan Jawai offers a luxurious wilderness experience in Rajasthan, combining eco-friendly design with stunning views of the Jawai hills. Perfect for nature lovers, it provides exclusive wildlife safaris, lavish tents, and unparalleled service. Discover this unique retreat for a...

RAAS Jodphur

A stunning boutique hotel within the old walled city of Jodphur. Blending 18th century Marwari haveli design with 21st century architecture at the foot of the commanding Mehrangarh Fort, 100ft above.

Samode Haveli

Samode Haveli is a charming heritage hotel in Jaipur offering an enchanting blend of history, culture, and luxury. Once the residence of the royal family of Samode, this 175-year-old haveli has been meticulously restored to preserve its grandeur.

Oberoi Amarvilas

Taj Amarvilas is an opulent hotel located just 600 meters from the Taj Mahal. Offering exceptional comfort and luxury whilst enjoying breathtaking views of this iconic monument. Set within lush gardens, the hotel embodies a blend of Mughal architecture...

Khem Villas

A charming privately owned and run wilderness camp on the boundary of Ranthambore National Park with a strong sense of place and community involvement.

Rawla Narlai

A magical 17th-century manor, Rawla Narlai sits in the shadow of a granite monolith in the village of Narlai, between the royal cities of Jodhpur and Udaipur. With frangipani-scented courtyards and honouring Rajasthan’s rich cultural, textile and craft history,...

Magellan Explorer

Magellan Explorer is one of the finest small scale, Antarctic expedition ships. Custom built for Antarctic operations and with capacity for only 76 passengers, the ship provides a true expedition style adventure, with all the comforts and amenities you...

Al Bustan Palace

An iconic Omani hotel, built in 1985 for the GCC Summit, delivering opulence and luxurious surroundings expected of Middle Eastern Heads of State. With 1km of private beachfront, the longest in Oman, and extensive facilities found within the beautiful...

Hacienda Montezuma

Hacienda Montezuma is nestled within a tranquil and breathtakingly beautiful area of Costa Rica’s Northern Guanacaste Province, bordering the wildlife rich Bijagua region. Hacienda translates as “a working cattle ranch” and Hacienda Montezuma welcomes guest with open arms to...

Santorini Mozambique

Overlooking the sandy beach of Kingfisher Bay, Santorini Mozambique is a luxury boutique hotel just north of Vilanculos town.

Pelorus Private Island

Pelorus Private Island is 400 hectares of pristine wilderness and superb fringing reefs within the 'Great Palm' archipelago of the Great Barrier Reef. With just one simple, natural and effortlessly luxurious beach house, this is a unique offering of...

Hotel des Arts

Featuring paintings and antiques from the owner's personal art collection, Hotel Des Arts effortlessly blends French Colonial elegance with contemporary flair. Refined guestrooms, world-class dining, plus a rooftop pool and buzzy bar make this the city's most sought...

Scarabeo Camp – Les Roches Noires

Standing out from the dramatic Agafay Desert is the beautiful canvas tents of Les Roches Noires. With a backdrops of dramatic dark rocks, Les Roches Noires provides an opulent Berber base to explore the Agafay Desert for...

Kotiyagala Luxury Villas

Kotiyagala Luxury Villas is a luxury Eco Retreat, designed with the protection of the surrounding eco system at it’s core. Built on stilts, 12 foot above lush vegetation and powered entirely by solar energy, guests will find jungle inspired...

Casa Santiago Botero

Found within the heart of vibrant, colourful, historic Cartagena, on the edge of the Caribbean Sea, Casa Santiago Botero is a little gem. An exclusive-use, five bedroomed house filled with great collections of local art and a warm, hospitable...

Tawana

It doesn't get much better than waking up overlooking the Gomoti River within the wildlife rich Moremi Game Reserve as hippos wallow, lechwe leap and jacanas walk on water. Away from the crowds, this eco conscious lodge promises unparalleled...

Kibale Lodge

Kibale National Park is a sanctuary for a third of Uganda’s chimpanzee population and Kibale Lodge is perfectly positioned to explore it’s riches. Only 30-minutes from the park gates, close enough for easy access yet set away, on a...

Wild Hill

Wild Hill is perched high above the Maasai Mara with sweeping views over the plains below. A pitch perfect, five bedroom private property, offering considered luxury in the bush.

Puqio

A beautifully simple yet exceptionally comfortable "safari style" property in the dramatic Southern Peruvian Andes. Specialising in providing an off the beat experience into Peru's Colca Valley with soaring condors and roaming lamas.

Desert Luxury Camp Chigaga

60kms deep into the desert, on approach Desert Luxury Camp Chigaga’s white tents seem initially to be a mirage. A lesser trodden part of the Moroccan Sahara Desert, Erg Chigaga is absolutely pristine and home to the largest ergs...

Azalai Desert Camp

Azalai Desert Camp is a secluded Bedouin camp nestled in the dunes of Erg Chegaga. A perfectly balanced camp combining luxury with Berber tradition, embracing the natural surrounding beauty of the Sahara.

Dar Ahlam

Meaning "House of Dreams", Dar Ahlam is a cool, calm oasis in the southern most region of the High Atlas Mountains, known as the gateway to the vast Sahara Desert.

Old Mondoro

An intimate camp on the Zambezi River with exceptional game viewing opportunities, led by a leading team of award winning guides.

Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech

The Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech has a collection of 134 rooms, suites and villas, each with their own terrace and views over the landscaped gardens or golf course. We are especially fond of the Royal Palm Marrakech for families...

Uga Bay

Overlooking the serene seas of Pasikuda Bay, Uga Bay is a contemporary tropical beach resort fused with a Mediterranean theme. Brimming with coastal charm, the beachfront hotel boasts spectacular views of the palm fringed garden and pristine Indian Ocean....

Jack’s Private Camp

Sister property to the renowned 1940's styled Jack's Camp, in Botswana's Kalahari desert, Jack's Private Camp is an Exclusive Use two bedroom canvas villa a short distance from Jack's Camp. Designed with the charm and style of Jack's Camp...

Uga Jungle Beach

Situated on a perfect stretch of sand on Sri Lanka's undeveloped north east coast, Uga Jungle Beach blends seamlessly into nature. The perfect mix of lush jungle and calm Indian Ocean retreat, complete with 48 guestrooms, a Robinson-Crusoe style...

The Last House

Designed by revered architect Geoffrey Bawa, and set on tranquil Mawella Beach, The Last House is an iconic five-bedroom seaside hideaway. Relaxed and colourful, it is the epitomy of barefoot chic, where airy antique-filled interiors spill into alfresco spaces....

Heure Bleue Palais

Built into the walls of the medina, The Heure Bleue Palais is the most luxurious riad in Essaouira and an ideal base to explore the town and surrounding beaches. The 33 rooms and suites are set around a lush...

Les Jardin des Douars

20 minutes from the coastal town of Essaouira, tucked away in the hills, Les Jardin des Douars is an oasis amongst lush gardens of argan trees, aloes, olives and palms.

La Maison Bleue & The Riad

La Maison Bleue and The Riad: two distinctly different properties within the old city of Fes, offering the warm hospitality of the El Abbadi family, only 7 minutes walk between each other. With 45 rooms and suites between them,...

Riad Tarabel

A colonial style mansion, generously built around three courtyards with 10 airy rooms and suites. This adults-only haven is the epitome of subtle sophistication: colourful murals, lush palm leaves, ornate shutters, sleek rattan and bamboo furniture, wooden ceiling fans,...

Le Farnatchi

A luxury riad centrally located within Marrakech's old medina. Privately owned with an award winning Spa and Restaurant, Le Farnatchi provides a wonderfully tranquil, opulent retreat, from where to explore the bustling city.

Kasbah Bab Ourika

Perched on a hilltop with 360 degree views of the the Atlas Mountains, Kasbah Bab Ourika is one of the most beautiful gateways to the Atlas Mountains. Overlooking a meandering river lined with olive groves, orange and lemon trees....

Riad Fes

With 15 rooms and 11 suites spread across three different courtyards, Riad Fes offers a secluded sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle found within the surrounding medina. Each room and suite has it’s own interior design, with refined...

Jao Camp

Re-built in 2019 on a private island within the Jao Reserve in Botwana's Okavango Delta, Jao Camp is considered one of Botswana's most luxurious camps.

Xigera Safari Lodge

Framing a wildlife rich floodplain and riverine forest, Xigera blends naturally with its surroundings. One of the newer, most luxurious lodges in Botswana, Xigera promises a different type of safari, where guests can shape their experience exactly as they...

Goatfell

One of Sri Lanka's more contemporary tea plantation bungalows in the beautiful Hill Country, slightly off the beaten path with far reaching views over the valley.

Nine Skies

Perched amongst the meandering hills lined with tea plantations is the beautifully restored Nine Skies. Just outside Ella, Nine Skies is a wonderful blend of traditional warmth and modern indulgence.

Fort Bazaar

Nested in the heart of the fortified 17th century city of Galle in southern Sri Lanka, Fort Bazaar is a stylish boutique hotel superbly positioned amongst the striking heritage buildings and boutique shops.

Uga Chena Huts

Nestled between Sri Lanka's tropical beaches where sea-turtles come to lay their eggs by moonlight and the tropical jungle of Yala National Park, Uga Chena Huts is the perfect place to enjoy the wildlife rich safaris and golden beaches...

Masoala Forest Lodge

Located on an untouched rainforest peninsula accessible only by boat, Masoala Forest Lodge is the perfect castaway retreat. Lying along a sandy bay adjacent to the wildlife rich Masoala National Park in Western Madagascar, this remote lodge has...

Water Garden Sigiriya

Set in lush, lake lined gardens framing Sigiriya, Water Garden Sigiriya is one of our favourite hotels in Sri Lanka.

Camellia Hills

With a spectacular setting amongst verdant tea plantations and limited to five fabulous guestrooms, Camelia Hills offers a highly personal experience, melding old world tradition with contemporary style.

Lamima

The world's largest wooden sailing yacht, with superyacht standards. The epitome of luxury from topsail to keel. Delivering an extraordinary glimpse into the islands, turquoise marine rich waters and beautiful culture of Indonesia and Myanmar.

Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond Train

Step aboard this iconic luxury train and discover the wonders of Malaysia. Travelling through lush jungle, beguiling temples and timeless villages, guests enjoy relaxed indulgence on board.

White Desert

Follow the footsteps of polar explorers, scientists and researchers into the interior of Antarctica. A pioneering and life-affirming experience, all those who travel here return as Antarctic Ambassadors with a new perception of the world.

Singita Kwitonda

Sitting right on the border of Volcanoes National Park, home to more than a third of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, Singita Kwitonda looks directly onto the parks namesake towering above.

The Hide

Set in Zimbabwe's flagship Hwange National Park, The Hide is a traditional, luxury safari camp with beautiful tented suites overlooking a wildly productive waterhole.

Anderssons at Ongava

Turning the focus to conservation, Anderssons at Ongava is built around Ongava Research Centre. The first of it's kind, the research centre offers the "next generation eco-tourism" coupled with outstanding wildlife viewing.

Mashatu Euphorbia Villas

A private 31,000 hectare unfenced reserve with incredible vistas, unusual topography and open terrain in the most south easterly part of Botswana. The land of giants with elephant, boababs and lion, Mashatu offers an adventurous safari with walking, cycling...

Mahu Whenua

Meaning "Healing the Land", Mahu Whenua is an intimate lodge within an expansive 136,000 eco-sanctuary near Queenstown, on the South Island.

Mt Mulligan Lodge

Where luxury meets quintessentially Australian rugged outback beauty in Far North Queensland. Situated in a secluded, private 28,000 hectare heritage site on the slopes of Mount Mulligan.

Great Plains Selinda Suite

Great Plains Selinda Suite offers unparallel comfort whilst touching softly on the surrounding environment. Located within the 321,237acre private Selinda Reserve, this two bedroom suite is simply perfect if you are seeking privacy in the heart of the Okavango...

Reteti House

an exclusive-use eco lodge in the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, within the dramatic northern frontier of Kenya. An 850,000 acre area of pristine wilderness this safari experience offers a unique style, intimate encounters at Reteti elephant sanctuary and immersive cultural...

House in the Wild – Wild Villas

Six Exclusive Use villas located on a private conservancy in the Masai Mara. Owned and operated by the wonderful House in the Wild team, these villas offer a home from home for those looking for privacy on safari,...

Mari Mari Hotel

Sprawled along 13 miles of dramatic Pacific coastline, Mari Mari Hotel and Nature Reserve offers adventure and lavish comfort in equal measure. Within this pristine wilderness, guided expeditions and exquisite local cuisine, guests can indulge in utmost luxury.

Casa Pestagua

A beautifully renovated 18th century heritage mansion within the historic walled city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. The lush gardens and relaxed ambiance is perfect for enjoying one of the most beautiful old cities in Colombia.

Nile Safari Lodge

located on the banks of the River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park, in northern Uganda. With excellent views over the worlds longest river, the lodge offers a prime location to take in the magnitude of the River Nile,...

Semliki Safari Lodge

Step off the "well trodden path", into Semliki Wildlife Reserve. Evoking the spirit of the old explorers, Semliki Safari Lodge is a luxury lodge with a reputation for providing guests with a Ugandan, home from home, experience in keeping...

Nyungwe House

In a forest rich with flora that has thrived for millions of years, within the lush green expanse of a working tea plantation, surrounded by primates, exotic butterflies and birds, Nyungwe House is an idyllic eco retreat in the...

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Zambia

Zambia's rich wildlife resides within some of the most pristine National Parks in Africa. It's natural boundaries of meandering rivers and steep escarpments provide an exceptionally beautiful, unspoilt and seasonal safari - as safari was intended. Behind the scenes,...

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Zimbabwe

The Malilangwe Reserve is a 130,000 acre, pristine wilderness area in the south-eastern corner of Zimbabwe. Over the last 30 years, an astonishingly successful restoration of the area from a cattle ranch to it's former natural state, has been...

Mnemba Island Lodge

Mnemba Island Lodge is a special place. An unpretentious paradise on an exclusive island, surrounded by rich marine waters providing outstanding snorkelling and diving opportunities. Exuding the essence of Zanzibar’s richness at all levels including the fresh, locally produced...

Singita Pamushana Lodge

Set in Zimbabwe’s remote southeast, an area that is virtually untouched, is Singita Pamushana Lodge. Accessed by a scheduled flight from Johannesburg twice weekly, catching your first glimpse of the 130,000 acre Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, it’s kopje’s, wildlife and...

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Tanzania

Tanzania's natural beauty spans the plains of the Serengeti, snow capped peaks of Kilimanjaro, mighty rivers of the Selous and Ruaha and the clear crystal waters of the Indian Ocean. A mecca for wildlife on land and in...

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Rwanda

Known as "The Land of a Thousand Hills", Rwanda is famous for its magnificent mountain gorillas that live in the forests of Volcanoes National Park.

In the Footsteps of Tusk – São Tomé & Príncipe

With coordinates 1°N,7°E, São Tomé and Príncipe is located at the centre of the world. Created by volcanic activity millions of years ago, these striking islands rise out of the Gulf of Guinea and the vibrant rainforests are amongst...

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Uganda

Once described as "The Pearl of Africa" by Winston Churchill, Uganda is a country of exquisite contrasts. Dense forests, hazy savannahs, hippo filled lakes, meandering rivers and thundering waterfalls. Home to some of the highest concentration of primates on...

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Namibia

Remote, vast, and lesser known than it's neighbours, Namibia is a country that takes you further off the grid than you thought possible. Towering terra cotta sand dunes, coastal deserts, Etosha National Park with desert adapted wildlife and a...

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Kenya

This is where it all began, on the foothills of Mt Kenya. Thirty years on, and we invite you to follow In the Footsteps of Tusk. A country of diversity, this journey takes you through Kenya's wildlife rich areas, and...

Elephant Watch Camp

Situated in the dry north of Kenya, in a land of endless rugged beauty and untamed wilderness, Elephant Watch is the ultimate eco-lodge, blazing a trail for others to follow by nurturing an holistic, profoundly meaningful and proactive engagement...

Singita Grumeti Reserve

Singita Grumeti is an exclusive private reserve located adjacent to the Western Corridor of the Serengeti National Park in the path of the famed wildebeest migration. Offering unparalleled levels of African luxury, there are just four superb permanents...

Serian’s Serengeti North

Serian’s Serengeti North is a luxury seasonal camp, whose movement is governed by the annual wildebeest migration. Traditional, stylish and relaxed and with a focus on excellent guiding, this is a great option for those looking to experience the...

Ilala Lodge

Family-run Ilala Lodge is set within beautiful grounds less than ten minutes from spectacular Victoria Falls. The spray from the falls makes for a perfect backdrop for your stay and the 73 guestrooms and award winning Palm Restaurant are...

The Victoria Falls Hotel

Established in 1904 and popularly known as the 'Grand Old Lady of the Falls', The Victoria Falls Hotel is set in lush tropical gardens with magnificent views down to the Victoria Falls Bridge and the spray that rises from...

Lewa House

Located at the centre of the renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Lewa House is set on top of a hill with extensive views over gentle rolling hills with Mount Kenya to the south and the rugged Mathews Range and the...

Lengishu

Lengishu is a stunning exclusive-use family home on the pioneering Borana Conservancy in Northern Kenya. For varied adventures including tracking rhino on foot – Lengishu has it all! Perched on a ridge with views across the Laikipia plains...

Elsa’s Kopje

Named after the lioness made famous by George and Joy Adamson’s biographical book and film “Born Free”, Elsa’s Kopje is found in remote and rugged Meru National Park in Northern Kenya. Unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled, Elsa’s Kopje is...

Borana Lodge

Borana Lodge is world-renowned as being at the forefront of Kenya’s wildlife conservation efforts. Located at the heart of 32,000 acre Borana Conservancy, Kenya’s newest and most successful rhino sanctuary, Borana Lodge lies at the foot of Mount Kenya,...

Giraffe Manor

Located in the leafy suburbs of Langata on a 140 acre sanctuary, Giraffe Manor offers a unique opportunity to meet the resident giraffe, all of whom are of the endangered Rothschild’s species. Close up encounters with the semi-habituated giraffe...

The Emakoko

The Emakoko is a luxury lodge artfully built into the side of a valley on the Mbagathi River, bordering Nairobi National Park. Within 30 minutes of clearing customs at Nairobi JKI Airport, you can fall asleep to the sounds...

Sasaab

Sasaab is perched on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Samburu heartlands of Northern Kenya. A stunning blend of Swahili and Moroccan design, this luxury lodge has a focus on wellbeing, and offers nine thatch and...

Ol Donyo Lodge

Ol Donyo Lodge is set on the Maasai-owned Mbirikani Group Ranch, comprising of 275,000 acres of wilderness bordering the Chyulu Hills National Park. With majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance, this 16 bed luxury lodge is one of only...

Karisia Walking Safaris

Karisia Walking Safaris specialises in comfortable walking safaris, supported by camels to carry all the camping equipment and luggage. Based in eastern Laikipia, Karisia allow you to explore untouched parts of Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau only accessible on foot and...

Manda Bay

Manda Bay is a rustic beach hideaway found on an idyllic island within Kenya's Lamu Archipelago. Accessed only by speedboat, Manda Bay lies on the remote north western tip of Manda Island, on the Kenyan coast. This friendly owner-run...

Kwando Lagoon Camp

Kwando Lagoon Camp is perched on the banks of the Kwando River in Northern Botswana, nestled beneath towering ebony and marula trees. It is one of just two camps found within the 232,000 hectare Kwando Concession, one of the...

Gomoti Plains Camp

Gomoti Plains Camp is situated in an exclusive community-run private concession on the edge of the Gomoti river system in the south east of the Okavango Delta. This stylish luxury tented camp, set under the shade of acacia...

Shinde

Nestled on a lush palm island in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta, Shinde is an intimate camp, with eight classic tents, located on the edge of the Shinde Lagoon. A complete safari experience, Shinde is an ideal...

Le Quartier Francais

Le Quartier Français is a romantic 28-room boutique hotel set in the heart of the picturesque village of Franschhoek in South Africa’s Cape Winelands. Its central location makes it an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding winelands,...

Onguma The Fort

Onguma The Fort is the most luxurious lodge within Onguma Private Nature Reserve, along the eastern border of Etosha National Park. Entirely unique and boasting probably the finest sunset views in Namibia, this 13 suite lodge combines a classical African...

Hoodia Desert Lodge

Surrounded by majestic mountains, tranquil Hoodia Desert Lodge is ideally located just 20-minutes from the gateway to Sossusvlei. With 11 tented bungalows decorated in an earthy yet luxurious style, the lodge is a perfect base for exploring Sossusvlei's magnificent...

Mushara Outpost

Mushara Outpost is all about old-fashioned hospitality with warm, friendly and personalized service on the doorstep of Etosha National Park. Based upon the elegance of an African Homestead, yet with a contemporary flavour, the lodge features eight custom made...

Okonjima

The family-run Okonjima Nature Reserve rests at the foot of the sandstone Omboroko Mountains, equi-distance between Windhoek, and Etosha National Park. Spanning over 200 km², this vast private reserve is equally known for frequent leopard, brown hyena and pangolin...

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Shinta Mani Angkor

Suján Sher Bagh

Suján Jawai

RAAS Jodphur

Samode Haveli

Oberoi Amarvilas

Khem Villas

Rawla Narlai

Magellan Explorer

Al Bustan Palace

Hacienda Montezuma

Santorini Mozambique

Pelorus Private Island

Hotel des Arts

Scarabeo Camp – Les Roches Noires

Kotiyagala Luxury Villas

Casa Santiago Botero

Tawana

Kibale Lodge

Wild Hill

Puqio

Desert Luxury Camp Chigaga

Azalai Desert Camp

Dar Ahlam

Old Mondoro

Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech

Uga Bay

Jack’s Private Camp

Uga Jungle Beach

The Last House

Heure Bleue Palais

Les Jardin des Douars

La Maison Bleue & The Riad

Riad Tarabel

Le Farnatchi

Kasbah Bab Ourika

Riad Fes

Jao Camp

Xigera Safari Lodge

Goatfell

Nine Skies

Fort Bazaar

Uga Chena Huts

Masoala Forest Lodge

Water Garden Sigiriya

Camellia Hills

Lamima

Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond Train

White Desert

Singita Kwitonda

The Hide

Anderssons at Ongava

Mashatu Euphorbia Villas

Mahu Whenua

Mt Mulligan Lodge

Great Plains Selinda Suite

Reteti House

House in the Wild – Wild Villas

Mari Mari Hotel

Casa Pestagua

Nile Safari Lodge

Semliki Safari Lodge

Nyungwe House

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Zambia

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Zimbabwe

Mnemba Island Lodge

Singita Pamushana Lodge

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Tanzania

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Rwanda

In the Footsteps of Tusk – São Tomé & Príncipe

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Uganda

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Namibia

In the Footsteps of Tusk – Kenya

Elephant Watch Camp

Singita Grumeti Reserve

Serian’s Serengeti North

Ilala Lodge