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ZAMBIA – A Wildlife Lovers Paradise
Zambia is often overlooked as a safari destination which, for the cognoscenti, adds to it’s appeal… Zambia holds unique appeal for the discerning safari afficionato. It excels in delivering classic safari experiences, with a focus on wildlife and exceptional guides. While a handful of modern and luxurious lodges do exist, the preferred accommodations are the […]
- 19th July 2024
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Conservation: Behind the Scenes
A unique hands on conservation insight on one of South Africa’s largest Private Game Reserves. Discover what it takes to sustain and conserve a Private Wilderness area in South Africa on a once in a lifetime opportunity. Join leading conservationists and gain hands on experiences of how they put safeguards in place to protect the […]
- 18th June 2024
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WHATS NEW FOR 2024?
Whilst we do not believe “new” means “better”, we naturally keep an eye on the movers and shakers in The Exceptional Travel world. We are delighted to see a number of exclusive use properties opening up in some of our key destinations as well as seeing recently opened, or soon to be open, places that […]
- 20th March 2024
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Santorini Mozambique
Overlooking the sandy beach of Kingfisher Bay, Santorini Mozambique is a luxury boutique hotel just north of Vilanculos town.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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Old Mondoro
An intimate camp on the Zambezi River with exceptional game viewing opportunities, led by a leading team of award winning guides.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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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,...
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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.
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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....
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Water Garden Sigiriya
Set in lush, lake lined gardens framing Sigiriya, Water Garden Sigiriya is one of our favourite hotels in Sri Lanka.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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.
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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.
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Strand Hotel Swakopmund
The four-star Strand Hotel Swakopmund is found directly on the promenade, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean. With 125 stylish guest rooms, five unique and creative dining options, plus a pampering spa, this is a great hotel...
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Kwessi Dunes Lodge
Kwessi Dunes Lodge is a new luxury lodge, with 12 beautiful canvas and thatched chalets, set deep in Namibia’s vast NamibRand Nature Reserve. With its rolling desert plains, backdrop of craggy mountains and iconic red dunes, this is a...
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Wolwedans Dune Lodge
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge is perched on top of a red dune plateau, capturing the beauty of the desert. Built in wood and canvas, the main lodge and nine guest chalets reflect their stunning natural surroundings, with the ambience of...
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Mowani Mountain Camp
Mowani Mountain Camp is hidden amongst clusters of enormous boulders and boasts simple extraordinary desert views. Built under characteristic dome thatched roofs, there are 15 beautiful tented rooms, a dining room and lounge with sweeping views, plus a fabulous...
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Desert Rhino Camp
Set in the midst of the enormous Palmwag Reserve in northwest Namibia, Desert Rhino Camp is one of the best places to track endangered desert-adapted black rhino in the wild. Run in conjunction with Namibia Namibia’s Save the...
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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Located in the Northern Cape, just south of the Botswanan border, Tswalu Kalahari is South Africa’s largest private reserve. This malaria-free wilderness is home to just two magnificent lodges, The Motse and Tarkuni, plus a staggering diversity of wildlife....
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