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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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Bamurru Plains
Bamurru Plains is an extraordinary bush experience on the edge of Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory. The coastal floodplains of northern Australia are home to prolific bird and wildlife (Australia's answer to the Okavango Delta), whilst Kakadu...
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Meghauli Serai
Standing on the banks of the river Rapti, Meghauli Serai overlooks a vast expanse of rippling waters and the core of Chitwan National Park.
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Ker & Downey Lodges
Ker & Downey offers the finest, most complete adventure program in Nepal, enabling guests to experience all aspects of this wonderful exciting country.
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Dwarika’s Kathmandu
The Dwarika’s Hotel emerged out of a family’s quest to preserve the unique architectural and cultural heritage of Nepal.
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Kumu Beach
Kumu Beach is a 10-bedroom charming boutique hotel on Sri Lanka's south-west coast overlooking boulder-scattered Balapitiya Beach.
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Leopard Safaris Camp
Noel Rodrigo's Leopard Safaris is a fully-flourishing, award-winning camping experience in multiple national parks, offering it’s visitors from all over the world customised accommodation, alfresco starlit wining and dining and professionally led expeditions into the heart of the Sri...
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Kandy House
The Kandy House is a unique ancestral manor house providing seclusion and serenity for its guests in a lush, tropical garden setting close to Kandy.
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Kahanda Kanda
Kahanda Kanda is one of Sri Lanka’s best kept secrets and a gem of a find to those lucky few who discover it. A genuine boutique hotel offering stylish luxury, exquisite service and spectacular cuisine.
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Ceylon Tea Trails
The world’s first tea bungalow resort, perched at an altitude of 1250 metres in Sri Lanka’s panoramic Ceylon tea region, bordering the World Heritage Central Highlands.
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RAAS Devigarh
Devigarh invites visitors to experience this outstanding heritage property which has been transformed into one of the premier five star hotels in Rajasthan.
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Discovery House Boat
Discovery has totally transformed cruising the backwaters of Kerala and has taken it to another league in terms of style and comfort.
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Shakti Himalaya
Shakti Himalaya is, perhaps, the most visionary, innovative, luxurious and exclusive Himalayan product in existence. For those who seek space, peace and natural beauty, Shakti offers a rare opportunity to discover compellingly beautiful and remote regions of India.
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Capella Lodge
Celebrated as the pinnacle of luxury on World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island, Capella Lodge rests atop romantic Lovers Bay, at the foot of the imperious mountain twins rising dramatically above. An inspired architectural design welcomes spectacular views of the...
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Alila Diwa Goa
Set amidst the serene landscape of lush, verdant rice plantations flowing towards the Arabian Sea, relaxation reigns at this Goa resort.
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Mahua Kothi
Mahua Kothi or homestead is named after the Mahua tree which is prized and revered in the region. 12 standalone luxury cottages blend into a 45 acre private forest on the periphery of the national park.
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Taj Lake Palace
What may have begun as a creation born of a prince’s rebellious gesture was turned into one of the most romantic hotels in the world.
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True North The Mystery of Melanesia
A rare opportunity to explore the acclaimed Louisiade Archipelago – one of the great island arcs of the South Pacific stretching some 400km along the northern rim of the Coral Sea. Plus the mysterious Trobriand Islands, spectacular Bougainville and...
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True North Adventures in Paradise
An adventure packed with diverse destinations and fascinating experiences. From the Bismarck Sea to the beautiful Louisiade Archipelago, this itinerary travels through a stunning tropical landscape of island and reef.
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True North Sepik Soirée
Explore the mysterious Sepik River. Witness the infamous crocodile initiation ceremony and visit the stilt houses on Lake Kambaraumba. Wander idyllic tropical isles fringed with sandy white beaches and bounded by endless coral reef. Discover Papua New Guinea’s...
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The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Located in the Hawke’s Bay and set on 6,000 acres of dramatic coastline, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers offers spectacular views from every angle of the Pacific Ocean. The Lodge & Golf Course at Cape Kidnappers are set on...
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Minaret Station
Minaret Station is New Zealand’s premium alpine experience providing guests the opportunity of exploring the wilderness of New Zealand’s South Island through many unique experiences including Heli-Adventures, Guided Fishing, Guided Hunting and Heli-Skiing. It is a 50,000 acre working...
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Matakauri Lodge
Spectacularly situated just seven minutes from Queenstown on the edge of Lake Wakatipu with stunning views of the Remarkables ranges, Matakauri Lodge is the stunning new sister lodge to Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. It offers...
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Huka Lodge
Huka Lodge has long been considered one of the top retreats in the world, with an extensive and continuous list of prestigious awards bearing testament to this. A rich landscape of lakes, forests, waterfalls and mountains forms a stunning...
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Eagles Nest
This multi-award winning 75-acre estate offers five private luxury villas. Each of these villas, offer inspirational views across private heated infinity edged lap pools to the Bay of Islands. Eagles Nest is a world class retreat over-looking the spectacular...
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Six Senses Laamu
Just an inter-island plane trip from Malé International Airport and a short boat ride brings you to the pristine palm-fringed paradise of Laamu. The resort features 97 villa accommodations, with most being set over the lagoon’s turquoise waters and...
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Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa
Located near Gan in the south of The Maldives, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa is the definition of luxury, a place where all experiences are tailored to suit your passions. Retreat in style in one of Shangri-La's Villingili Resort...
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Gili Lankanfushi
The first all over-water villa resort and located in one of the largest lagoons of Maldives, Gili Lankanfushi surrounds the bijou island of Lankanfushi and exudes sophisticated barefoot luxury. The 44 villas are all crafted in a traditional style...
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Cocoa Island
Cocoa Island by COMO is an intimate private Maldives island resort with just 33 overwater suites. Encircled with powder white sand, the carefree, understated luxury experience at Cocoa Island includes holistic wellness treatments at COMO Shambhala Retreat, South Indian-influenced...
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Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi presents the best of both worlds, an uncommon journey of lounging around the most pristine shores of Saadiyat, to adventures on the sun-kissed sands of the Arabian desert. Abu Dhabi is an amalgamation of old-world...
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Paradise Cove
Located at the water's edge on a sheltered cove in northern Mauritius, the Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel and Spa proves to be an absolutely idyllic island retreat, with experiences tailor-made just for couples. The hotel is nestled in a...
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Park Hyatt Dubai
Park Hyatt Dubai combines elegance and drama in architecture, connecting modern trends to regional trademarks in both interior and exterior design with Moorish and Mediterranean influences. All 223 rooms and 34 suites offer stunning views across Dubai Creek.
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Belle Mare Plage
The Belle Mare Plage's 278 rooms and villas are set in two storey houses around lush tropical gardens, each with its own private balcony or terrace giving onto the gardens or beach and tastefully furnished in warm colours. It...
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Le Saint Geran
Le Saint Geran is the incomparable and distinguished 'Grande Dame' of Mauritius, sitting serenely on its own private peninsula on the country’s north-east coast, with a white sand beach on one side and a sheltered lagoon on the other....
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20 Degrés Sud
Small and elegant, 20 Degrés Sud offers guests a warm and personal service within a haven of refinement and style. It is ideal for those who like to explore without being tied into a resort, but who want somewhere...
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The Oberoi
The Oberoi is one of Mauritius' most romantic hotels, with mountain views, gourmet restaurants, a holistic spa and faultless service. An idyllic sanctuary overlooking Turtle Bay on the glorious northwest coast of Mauritius, it is set in 20 acres...
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Constance Lemuria
Built with a modern approach to design and quality, Constance Lemuria lives up to - and often exceeds - the expectation of guests who enjoy pure luxury and preserved nature. Constance Lemuria Seychelles is located just five minutes from...
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Four Seasons, Desroches
Four Seasons at Desroches is a 5* Seychelles resort in the Amirante Islands - a cluster of remote coral atolls that are considered some of the world's most pristine and untouched. This resort is remote and secluded yet a...
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Denis Island
A privately owned coral island, Denis Island is the perfect location for those seeking true escapism, total relaxation and tranquillity. The 375 acres of Denis Island barely rise a few feet above sea level and are fringed by coconut...
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Nikki Beach Resort & Spa
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai is located on the waterfront of Pearl Jumeira, allowing guests to enjoy the Arabian Gulf’s blue waters and stunning panoramic views from almost every corner of the resort. The modern property features cutting-edge...
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One&Only Royal Mirage
One&Only Royal Mirage is a stylish hotel of intricate arches, domes, towers and courtyards. In a thriving world-class city renowned for its soaring skyscrapers, One&Only Royal Mirage recalls the romance of Old Arabia, with 65 acres of lush green...
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Banyan Tree, Mahé
Banyan Tree Seychelles luxury resort is perfectly located in the highlight of the islands, Intendance Bay. Along Intendance Bay, nestled amidst exotic flora and fauna, is where the granitic island of Mahé plays host to Banyan Tree Seychelles. A...
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Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa
Al Maha is nestled in a verdant palm oasis, deep within Dubai’s magical dune and desert landscape. Showcasing the heritage and architecture of the Bedouins, this internationally-awarded hideaway also offers a sense of desert adventure, with matchless five star...
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Six Senses Zil Pasyon
One of the country's most high-profile recent openings, and a certain magnet for British honeymooners, Six Senses Zil Pasyon stands on the 652-acre Félicité Island and is dramatically beautiful. It is located on Félicité, a private island where massive...
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Private Luxury Camping
Private Luxury Camps combine the experience of a traditional caravan campsite, a tradition of the Bedouins dating back to prehistoric times, with the comfort of high luxury accommodation of the 21st Century. The camps are eco-friendly, with a firm...
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Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa comprises a total of three hotels, catering for myriad of travellers and parties from young families to young-at-heart couples. The family friendly Al Waha offers several swimming pools set among date palms...
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North Island
North Island is designed to offer the ultimate in romance, superb beaches, watersports and immaculate service. A place of barefoot luxury for those seeking an unspoilt, spectacular tropical retreat. It is one of the 'inner' islands of the Seychelles...
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The Chedi Muscat
Where the majestic Al Hajar Mountains meet their reflection in the serene waters of the Gulf of Oman, the Chedi rises amidst an elegantly landscaped twenty-one acre garden oasis, set on the shores of the city of Muscat. The...
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Six Senses Zighy Bay
Six Senses Zighy Bay is located on the northern Musandam Peninsula in the Sultanate of Oman. The setting of these 82 indigenous village-style pool villa accommodations is spectacular, guarded by the dramatic Hajar Mountains and private sandy beach.
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Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Between a beach and freshwater lagoon, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara offers refreshing luxury, and also a gateway to Oman’s cultural treasures. It is a beachfront oasis that is the first luxury villa resort of its kind in...
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Alila Jabal Akhdar
Jabal Akhdar, meaning “The Green Mountain” in Arabic, is part of the Al Hajar mountain range, one of Oman’s most spectacular regions. Perched here 2,000 metres above sea level, Alila Jabal Akhdar overlooks a dramatic gorge, surrounded by awe-inspiring...
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Hemingways Watamu
Hemingways Watamu lies within the Watamu Marine National Park, approximately 90 miles north of Mombasa. The ambience of the hotel is one of relaxed sophistication with the friendliness of a privately-owned hotel matched by the facilities and standards of...
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Kempinksi Ishtar
In a region unlike any other, hidden away for centuries in the cradle of time and located 400 metres below sea level, nature and history have so wonderfully conspired to create the backdrop of the Kempinski Ishtar. Set amidst...
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Kempinski Aqaba
Gracefully situated on the white sandy beaches and azure waters of the Red Sea, The Kempinski Aqaba offers a transcendent sensory experience. With an array of culinary options, leisure activities and top-tier pampering that is perfectly at home within...
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Four Seasons, Amman
Located between the prestigious Al Sweifiyah residential area and the Shmeisani financial district, Four Seasons Amman is a crown jewel in the heart of Jordan’s bustling capital city. Set atop the highest of Amman’s seven hills, the Four Seasons...
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Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge boasts one of Africa’s finest wilderness locations with an elevated position on a range of remote hills overlooking the vastness of Lake Kariba. Situated near the North Eastern border of the Matusdona National Park, it...
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Sindabezi Island
Situated in the middle of the Zambezi river around 18km upstream from the Victoria Falls, this tiny five room lodge is a truly delightful and peaceful place. Sindabezi Island is a private island paradise and is the only African...
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Zambezi Expeditions
The legendary Mana Pools is known for its wildlife rich flood plains and magnificent views of the Zambezi River. The river boasts some of Africa’s most amazing tiger fishing and adventure canoeing safaris, creating the perfect combination of beauty...
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Stanley Safari Lodge
Stanley Safari Lodge is the perfect gateway to the mighty Victoria Falls and the exclusive get-away in an African setting. Set on a hill bordering the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and overlooking unspoilt bush, Stanley Safari Lodge is only three...
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Kanga Camp
Set in the most remote part of the World Heritage Site in Mana Pools is the Kanga Pan. It is the only known water source in the area available throughout the year, making it a hub for wildlife and...
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Somalisa Tented Camp
Somalisa Tented Camp is set in the heart of Hwange National Park Zimbabwe, and is known as the land of the giants because of its big elephant herds. Nestled in a stunning location tucked away on an acacia island...
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Somalisa Acacia Camp
Somalisa Acacia, a premium family safari camp in Hwange National Park, is situated on the western side of Somalisa, its simple but luxurious tents, all on slightly raised decks, are beautifully positioned beneath the dappled canopy of a grove...
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John’s Camp
Mana Pools National Park is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River where you will find John's Camp nestled amongst canopies of Trichelia and Mahogany trees. It is a truly natural wilderness and the only wild walking...
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Linkwasha Camp
Linkwasha Camp lies in a private concession in the enormously productive south-eastern corner of Hwange National Park. Situated on the doorstep of the famed Ngamo Plains, which offers fantastic summer game viewing, the camp stands sentry over a magnificent...
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Luangwa River Camp
Luangwa River Camp sits nestled under an ancient ebony grove on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the game rich area known as the Luangwa Wafwa. This small and intimate camp creates a real “wow” factor and a...
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Sausage Tree Camp
Set in the most stunning location on the banks of the Zambezi River, Sausage Tree Camp really is in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park's best game viewing area. The camp overlooks an expanse of narrow channels...
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Chongwe River Camp
Occupying a beautiful riverside position just outside the gorgeous Lower Zambezi National Park, Chongwe River Camp is a modest owner-operated and relatively well-priced camp. Chongwe offers an authentic safari experience with great hosting.
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Kuriftu Resort and Spa
Kuriftu Resort and Spa is located on the edge of Lake Tana, the perfect spot to sit back and relax after exploring all that Bahir Dar has to offer. Kuriftu’s 28 cottages are constructed of local stone and modestly...
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Limalimo Lodge
Limalimo Lodge is a boutique 12 room lodge in Ethiopia's stunning Simien Mountains National Park. Guests are able to explore the unique flora and fauna of the Simiens and visit local communities, or simply relax in the comfort of...
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Bale Mountain Lodge
Bale Mountain Lodge is an eleven room boutique forest wilderness lodge, deep within the Bale Mountain National Park (BMNP) of south central Ethiopia. The location of Bale Mountain Lodge was selected to provide an excellent opportunity for guests to...
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Vakona Forest Lodge
While modest, Vakona Forest Lodge is an excellent spot from which to explore the local forests and for those with limited time or not keen on flying round the island, it is an excellent spot for watching lemurs being...
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Gibbs Farm
Located in the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, Gibb’s Farm overlooks the centuries-old Great Rift Valley and captures the essence of Tanzania’s rich history deeply rooted in East African culture and the community.
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Le Jardin du Roy
One of three French-owned hotels, Le Jardin du Roy is positioned in private grounds near the Parc National d'Isalo, in the Southern region of Madagascar. Located south of the main reserve, Le Jardin du Roy boasts majestic views over...
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Chinzombo Safari Camp
Chinzombo Safari Lodge is nestled in a grove of ebony and mahogany trees on the banks of the Luangwa River, and it epitomises sheer luxury. Chinzombo brings levels of comfort, style and elegance previously unseen to the Luangwa Valley...
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Entamanu Ngorongoro
Surrounded by the soaring peaks of dormant volcanic hills and the ebb and flow of Maasai pastoralist life, Entamanu is a place to explore beyond the hustle and bustle of the main tourist trail at the Crater. Not only...
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Siwandu Camp
Siwandu (formerly Selous Safari Camp) is located within an open palm forest on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, a massive lake adjoining the Great Rufiji River. Blending in superbly with its natural surroundings in what is one of the...
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Nowhere else on earth can you wake up among all the trappings of an elegant baroque chateau - brocade sofas, gilt mirrors, beaded chandeliers and panelled walls - and be instantly transported into one of the most famous African...
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Chiawa Camp
The family owned and operated multi-award winning Chiawa Camp in the incredible Lower Zambezi National Park is Zambia's premier luxury safari camp and offers unusually varied activities such as game drives, walking, canoeing, boating and angling in the company...
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Mount Gahinga Lodge
Mount Gahinga Lodge nestles in the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes on the border of Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC. Because of its varied habitats, in addition to tracking the endangered golden monkeys the area is also famous for...
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Kyambura Gorge Lodge
This eclectic contemporary safari lodge has been converted from an old coffee store to create a breathtakingly beautiful space. Kyambura Gorge Lodge is located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with sweeping views of the rolling savanna,...
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Matemwe Lodge
Matemwe is perched on an outcrop overlooking a shallow coral fringed lagoon on the quieter north-east coast of Zanzibar. Built from local materials and surrounded by beautiful lush gardens, each suite has a private veranda with expansive views of...
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Lamai Serengeti
Lamai Serengeti sits tucked amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, just a few miles from where the wildebeest cross the Mara River. For roughly a quarter of the year, between late July...
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Bwindi Lodge
Bwindi Lodge in Uganda offers a truly unique Ugandan jungle safari experience. It overlooks the primeval Bwindi forest, home to gorillas, monkeys, chimpanzees and birds. The lodge has recently been completely refurbished and now offers unequalled comfort and style.
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Greystoke Mahale
Greystoke Mahale, places a great deal of importance on not dominating its sensational natural surroundings. Just six wood and thatch bandas are tucked back into the forest line, so that your only view is of the beach and the...
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Roça Sundy
Roça Sundy is a beautifully restored cocoa plantation house in the heart of the African rainforest. It is located on the remote, little known and utterly beautiful tropical island of Principe, the smallest of the two islands that make...
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Sundy Praia
Hidden away 130 miles off the coast of West Africa, Sundy Praia is a tented luxury hotel at the wild northwest tip of the island of Principe. Praia Sundy is a nature lover's paradise and a traveller's nirvana.
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Chada Katavi
Chada Katavi has been kept the way it began - small and intimate with just six East African safari tents. Each tent at Chada Katavi is spacious and comfortable with wide-open fronts giving you panoramic views of the plain...
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Omali Lodge
A stylish boutique hotel, Omali is set in a fabulous location near the Obo National Park. Omali Lodge is the only 4* luxury hotel on São Tomé and it sits right on a lovely beach just outside the São...
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Molori Safari Lodge
The word “Molori” means “to dream” in Tswana and truly captures the essence of Molori Safari Lodge, recognized throughout the world as Southern Africa’s most luxurious game lodge. Molori combines local décor and design with international style.
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Fugitives’ Drift Lodge
Fugitives’ Drift, set in a 5000 acre game reserve with 22 km of river frontage, is a place where the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 is brought back to life. Overlooking both Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, the reserve includes...
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Virunga Lodge
Virunga Lodge has ten cottages set in an incredible position with views of the Virunga volcanoes and shimmering lakes Ruhondo and Burera. The lodge is a great base from which to go gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park.
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Ellerman House
Once the stately home of Sir John and Lady Ellerman, distinguished shipping magnates and investors, Ellerman House sits perched on the slopes of Lion’s Head in the prestigious Bantry Bay residential area. This elegant Cape Edwardian mansion is known...
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