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Ride4Rangers

DONATE | TAKE PART We are so proud to be involved in this fantastic Ride4Rangers initiative to help protect African wildlife. Naturally a subject very close to our heart, the halting of tourism has had a devastating economic impact which is threatening the livelihoods of millions of people as well as the future of the […]

ET Team
06th August 2020

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On your bike

DONATE | TAKE PART The Africa travel industry is coming together to protect African rangers and wildlife by riding the equivalent of circumnavigating Africa, 30,000km in a cumulative bike ride. On 15th August 2020, members and supporters of the African travel industry will be kicking off the ‘Ride4Rangers‘ initiative by beginning their journey from Lands […]

ET Team
31st July 2020

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Leaving lockdown…

Dear Friends, Following the recent removal of the blanket FCO advice against all non-essential travel, there at last appears to be a glimmer of light at the end of the COVID travel tunnel. The effect of the coronavirus has undoubtedly been the biggest challenge we have ever faced. However, in keeping with our core values, […]

ET Team
16th July 2020

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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...

Mowani Mountain Camp

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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...

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....

Little Oliver’s Camp

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Xanadu Villas

Xanadu is a luxury collection of six individually designed villas nestled on Zanzibar's east coast. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, pristine white sands and the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean, Xanadu makes for the perfect island escape.

Plantation Lodge

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Chem Chem Lodge

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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

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Tanda Tula Safari Camp

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Bushman’s Kloof

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Royal Madikwe

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Tuningi Safari Lodge

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Ant’s Hill

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The Oyster Box

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Phinda Private Game Reserve

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Thonga Beach Lodge

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Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

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Marataba Safari Camp

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Samara Private Game Reserve

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Hog Hollow Country Lodge

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The Plettenberg

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Babylonstoren

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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

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La Residence

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Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

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Royal Malewane

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Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

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The Sarojin

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Belmond Napasai

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Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas

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Heritage Line Ginger

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Amanoi

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An Lam Saigon River

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Azerai La Residence Hue

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Azerai Can Tho

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Anantara Hoi An Resort

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La Folie Lodge

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Satri House

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Belmond La Residence Phou Vao

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The River Resort

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Ngapali Bay Villas and Spa

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Bagan Lodge

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Cavas Wine Lodge

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The Vines Resort & Spa

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Baker’s Lodge

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Clouds Mountain Lodge

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Heron House

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Mahongany Springs Lodge

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Magashi Camp

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Inle Princess

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Wazi Dubu

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Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

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Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

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Why House

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KK Beach

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Habaraduwa House

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Duba Plains

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Kwetsani Camp

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The Blue Train

The Blue Train combines five-star accommodation with the charm and romance of train travel. Take a journey into a timeless world of grace and elegance, where breath-taking scenery stirs your imagination and luxurious comfort soothes body and soul. Sit...

Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Wild Coast Tented Lodge is adjacent to Yala National Park, Sri Lanka, renowned for its leopard population. This spectacular luxury tented camp is situated on a rugged, empty beach, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Cape Weligama

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Chelinda Lodge

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Mvuu Lodge

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Jongomero

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Sand Rivers Selous

Sand Rivers Selous is located in the remote heart of the Nyerere National Park (formerly The Selous Game Reserve) in Southern Tanzania, on the banks at the mile-wide point of the Rufiji River.

Kuro Tarangire

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Serengeti Safari Camp

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Kigelia Ruaha

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Blue Safari – Cosmoledo Atoll and Astove Atoll

Situated in the heart of the Indian Ocean in one of the last untouched frontiers, Blue Safari are pioneering a new style of distinctive lodging and experiential travel, all while actively conserving this pristine region.

Sosian

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Sarara Camp

Sarara Camp is home of the proud Samburu tribes people, who long show tolerance for the wildlife that co-exists alongside their cattle.

Richard’s River Camp

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Serian ‘The Original’

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House in The Wild

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Tau Pan Camp

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The Lindis

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Shinta Mani Wild

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