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Safari Hides

Hides are a fantastic addition to a safari experience. Whether they are in camp or in the bush, hides enable you to sit quietly, in exhilarating proximity to the wildlife, completely undetected. Strategically placed to gain the best sightings with no distractions or vehicle noises, observing wildlife in its natural state, as well as taking […]

Katie Dalrymple-Hamilton
11th July 2023

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Exclusive Use Properties Around The World

“Exclusive Use” accommodation does not have to mean self-catered. In fact, it can be opposite! The joy of Exclusive Use is the ability to take all your favourite elements from a hotel stay, including the expert team, then close the doors to everyone else! Whether you are planning to safari with the whole family, hike […]

Katie Dalrymple-Hamilton
27th June 2023

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Featured in The Telegraph: Meet the 2022 finalists of the Tusk Award for Conservation

Meet the 3 chosen finalists for the Tusk Conservation Award in this powerful article by Sarah Marshall in The Telegraph on the lead up to the Tusk Conservation Awards on November 1 2022. David Daballen – on a mission to protect elephants “It was hard to see a massive animal like that being wasted,” he […]

Katie Dalrymple-Hamilton
27th October 2022

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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 north of the Masai Mara. Owned and operated by the wonderful House in the Wild team these villa offer a home from home for families or friends...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

Set in the remote southern reaches of Tarangire National Park within easy reach of the Silale Swamps, Little Oliver’s Camp is an echo of the early days of East African safaris. With just five spacious tents, it offers an...

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

Plantation Lodge is set within lush gardens on the grounds of a coffee plantation, between Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. It offers an excellent alternative to the safaris camps on the Crater Rim, giving the excitement of a...

Chem Chem Lodge

Set on 20,000 hectares of untainted African bush between Tarangire National Park and bird rich Lake Manyara, luxurious Chem Chem Lodge is the perfect place to immerse yourself in an authentic Tanzanian wilderness experience.

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Nestled between the mountains and sea, two hours from Cape Town, Grootbos Private Game Reserve is a superb family-run nature reserve set amongst rollings hills of flynbos overlooking the stunning coastline of Walker Bay. Home to the "Marine...

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Tanda Tula Safari Camp is located in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park. This East-African camp is unique, being both owner run and one of the few tented...

Bushman’s Kloof

Bushman’s Kloof, situated in the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains less than four hours drive from Cape Town, is an exclusive private wilderness reserve and wellness retreat. Vast and ruggedly beautiful, this semi-desert eco reserve is both malaria and...

Royal Madikwe

Contemporary style blends with African elegance at Royal Madikwe Lodge set in the western sector of the famed Madikwe Game Reserve overlooking a busy waterhole. With just four Suites, plus the Royal Villa and Sovereign House, this intimate lodge...

Tuningi Safari Lodge

Tuningi Safari Lodge is a family-friendly lodge located in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve, a malaria-free big five reserve easily accessible from Johannesburg. With endless views over pristine bushveld, best appreciated from the wrap-around decks, this property is...

Ant’s Hill

Ants Hill is perched on an escarpment, on its own private reserve in the malaria-free Waterberg Biosphere. With spectacular views of the Waterberg plateau and mountains beyond, this gorgeous bush home is owner run and very family-friendly, priding itself...

The Oyster Box

Standing proud on Umhlanga’s beachfront, a pretty suburb of Durban, The Oyster Box first opened its doors way back in 1947. The combination of colonial charm, impeccable service, lush tropical gardens and breath-taking coastal setting quickly earned it a...

Phinda Private Game Reserve

Covering over 25,000 hectares of protected wilderness, the vast Phinda Private Game Reserve is Kwazulu Natal’s most exclusive safari destination. Phinda is home to six luxury lodges, each with its own individual charm and character: Mountain Lodge, Rock Lodge,...

Thonga Beach Lodge

Thonga Beach Lodge is set above a secluded bay and nestled into the indigenous coastal dune forest of the KwaZulu Natal’s Maputuland coast. This rustic luxury lodge is the ideal place to discover one of South Africa’s last unspoilt...

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

Set within the vast 22,000 hectare Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Kwandwe Ecca Lodge offers arguably the best family friendly Big Five safari in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Innovative, stylish and intimate, Ecca Lodge has just six expansive suites with...

Marataba Safari Camp

Marataba is located in a 23,000 hectare private concession adjoining the vast, malarial-free Marakele National Park with dramatic views of the Waterberg escarpment.

Samara Private Game Reserve

Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Samara Private Game Reserve sits in 67,000 acres of pristine malaria-free wilderness in South Africa's Eastern Cape, just 2.5 hours by car from Port Elizabeth,

Hog Hollow Country Lodge

Hog Hollow Country Lodge is perched above the dramatic Matjies River Gorge, at the Crags, a short distance inland from Plettenberg Bay on South Africa's Garden Route.

The Plettenberg

Laidback yet effortlessly chic, The Plettenberg is perched on the rocky headland overlooking endless stretches of pristine coastline and the majestic Outeniqua Mountains.

Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren is a working wine and fruit farm in the glorious Drakenstein Valley between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Lovely white-washed Cape Dutch buildings form the exteriors, while the interiors showcase a combination of heritage and modern living.

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