Walking
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Walking
Not until you’ve followed in the footsteps of the great explorers and experienced the compelling excitement of getting out of your comfort zone that a walking safari delivers, can you really understand the true nature of our wilderness.
There is nothing quite like the thrill of feeling your heart pound in your chest as you tiptoe your way through a hidden rainforest, listening to the calls from animals echoing all around you. From a vehicle you see the world gliding past you; on foot you feel, hear and smell the world for a much more visceral experience and it is the only way to understand the intricacies of our natural world.
Walking guides will let you in on the secrets of your surroundings, from teaching you how to track a leopard by identifying spoor and listening for tell-tale alarm calls, to explaining how to soothe insect bites with the juice of a sausage tree. With every step there is something new to learn, a new bird or animal to spot and a new unforgettable experience.
For the adventurous, tracking mountain gorilla in the rainforests of Rwanda or spending time with the chimpanzee families of remote Western Tanzania is a life-changing experience. Mountain enthusiasts will enjoy waking through the snowcapped peaks of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco or the Andes in Patagonia, or for those who prefer a challenge, the dizzying heights of Mounts Kilimanjaro and Kenya await.
With so many different habitats to explore, from open plains to sandy river banks, eerie mopane forests to swampy lagoons and arid deserts, no two outings will ever be the same, but we guarantee that you will remember every one.
Where to stay for Walking
Pacuare Lodge
Tucked away in the middle of 840 acres of private reserve, Pacuare Lodge sits peacefully on the banks of the mighty Pacuare River. This remote lodge is best accessed (at least one way) via a half-day white water rafting ride passing stunning rainforests, narrow canyons, and waterfalls on every side.
Lapa Rios Lodge
Lapa Rios sits within 1,000 acres of private tropical lowland rainforest. The lodge is perched on a cliff edge deep in the Osa Peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by swathes of lush rainforest.
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 Salalah, along the south coast of Dhofar.
Amankora Punakha Lodge
Reached via a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu River, the Amankora Punakha Lodge incorporates a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse built by a former Je Khenpo (chief abbot of Bhutan).
Arkaba
An ancient landscape moulded by millions of years of geological activity, the Flinders Ranges offers some of Australia’s most spectacular outback scenery. Arkaba’s 60,000 acre private conservancy is home to a wondrous variety of birds and wildlife and a remarkable conservation story.
Awasi Patagonia
Awasi Patagonia gives its guests front row seats to one of the most stunning views in the country. Every cabin comes with your own private guide and 4WD vehicle. At the end of a day’s exploring, return to your private cabin for a soak in the hot tub, a glas of red wine by the fire and a hearty meal in the Relais & Chateaux restaurant.
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 and Arnhem Land are the heartland of the country’s indigenous culture.
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, with an organic design and panoramic views over the Samangua Valley Plateau.
Caiman Ecological Refuge
The Caiman Ecological Refuge is a pioneering ecotourism enterprise in the Southern Pantanal. The reserve takes great pride in the research activities it carries out alongside partnerships with leading universities and scientists from across the world.
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.
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 ocean, reef and mountains into the Lodge.
Casa Galavanta
Casa Galavanta is a private wooden lodge nestled between dense rainforest and lush coffee fields in the heart of the Sierra Nevada.
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.
COMO Uma Paro
COMO Uma Paro, is an intimate, 29-room resort featuring the most exclusive private villas in Bhutan with an enviable location in the Paro Valley.
Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel
Tucked into the foothills of this ancient Himalayan valley is one of the most peaceful retreats on earth. Every inch of Dwarika’s Resort has been carefully designed to provide a fully restorative and rejuvenating escape.
Emirates Wolgan Valley
Carefully sited between two National Parks and spread out at the foot of towering cliffs, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is set within its own private conservation and wildlife reserve. The main homestead offers distinctive dining, luxury facilities and stand-alone Timeless Spa.
Estancia Cristina
Estancia Cristina is one of the finest and most remote locations in Patagonia. Only accessed by boat, the estancia is perched on the northwest shore of the Argentino Lake, deep in Los Glaciares National Park. This enviable position gives guests who stay here exclusive access to the Upsala Glacier, one of the most stunning viewpoints on the continent.
Estancia Huechahue
Estancia Huechahue is a 15,000 acre working ranch set in the foothills of the Andes, amid archetypal northern Patagonian landscapes. The estancia remains one of our favourite destinations for guests who are looking for a genuine Argentine experience of Patagonia in the hands of a team who are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the region.
Explora Rapa Nui
Surrounded by soft, grassy prairies and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Explora provides a warm and stylish base from which to explore this extraordinary island. Travellers who are lucky enough to visit Easter Island are rarely disappointed and Explora embellishes the experience to make it a truly memorable journey.
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 a 6,000 acre sheep and cattle farm which encompasses land reminiscent of the American West, but plunges 800 feet into the sea.
Flor Blanca
Flor Blanca is flanked by unspoiled tropical jungle and seven acres of world famous surf that rolls onto the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. The property is well known for its yoga and pilates lessons that are delivered by internationally trained instructors in a studio overlooking the jungle.
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
The Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is spectacularly located in the lush Mae Rim Valley, just 30 minutes north of the city of Chiang Mai.
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 backdrop to this iconic New Zealand retreat, which has been delivering extraordinary hospitality since 1924.
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 National Park in Africa.
Kasbah du Toubkal
A magnificent mountain retreat spectacularly situated near the foot of Jbel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa, Kasbah du Toubkal is only 40 miles from Marrakech but the peace and quiet and seclusion are so complete the city seems a million miles away.
Kasbah Tamadot
Kasbah Tamadot was bought by Sir Richard Branson during preparations for one of his famous ballooning expeditions in the late 1990’s, and opened as a luxury boutique hotel in 2005. Kasbah Tamadot is a majestic retreat sumptuously decorated for decadent mountain luxury.
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 and deep into the Northern Frontier, Lengishu is made up of a main house, pool house and four separate cottages, creating a superb private retreat for up to 12 people.
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 sacred mountain of Ol Olokwe to the north. Owner-operated with only 10 rooms, Lewa House is an charming intimate lodge, perfect for the seasoned safari connoisseur or first time safari goer.
Lyngen Lodge
In about 2.5 hours, this charming arctic lodge can be reached by a scenic land or ferry journey from Tromso. The lodge is perched on the banks of Lyngen Fjord and can accommodate up to 16 guests in eight small but tasteful bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms.
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.
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 high country farm.
Mountain Lodges of Peru
Mountain Lodges of Peru offers a unique take on adventure travel to Machu Picchu. Cultural immersion, lodge-to-lodge journeying, exploration of breathtaking landscapes to experience the very best of the region in the hands of expert guides.
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.
Mvuu Lodge
Mvuu Lodge nestles discreetly on the banks of a lagoon just off the Shire River on the western boundary of the wildlife-rich Liwonde National Park in Malawi.
Nihi Sumba
Nihi Sumba, formerly Nihiwatu, is a unique and intimate, luxury eco retreat, situated within 560 hectares and 2.5km of pristine beach on the little known and beautifully preserved Indonesian island of Sumba.
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 two Relais & Chateaux properties found in Kenya, a harmonious blend of contemporary and rustic, merging the landscape into each fabulous pool suite.
Pretty Beach House
Pretty Beach House is nestled into the escarpment, high above Pretty Beach on the NSW Bouddi Peninsula, demanding that the luxury compass be reset for just 100 kilometres north of Sydney. Offering a new style of luxury, this exclusive guesthouse has only three, one-bedroom pavilions on the seven and a half-acre property.
Reserva do Ibitipoca
Reserva do Ibitipoca is a stunning hideaway in the rolling hills of Ibitipoca State Park amid swathes of Atlantic Rainforest that drape the Ibitipoca mountain
range and the Mantiqueira mountains.
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 experiences.
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 and low set reed islands teeming with game, with the magnificent Zambezi escarpment as the backdrop.
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 with it’s surrounding wilderness.
Serian ‘The Original’
Serian perfectly captures the essence of its name: meaning ‘peaceful, calm, serene’ in the Maasai language. Designed to be a retreat from the bustle of contemporary life, Serian offers a chance to experience untamed Africa in traditional tented splendour.
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.
Shipwreck Lodge
Located in the famous Skeleton Coast National Park Shipwreck Lodge is only 45 km from Möwe Bay this unique village of shipwreck-shaped chalets are nestled between the dunes with a view of the Atlantic Ocean where the cold Benguela current provides guests with a refreshing breeze.
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.
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 ancient trees as you descend. Home to one of the highest concentrations of black rhino, along […]
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.
Sosian
Located in the Laikipa region, Sosian is a working cattle ranch which thrives alongside wildlife and conservation practises. At the heart of the ranch stands Sosian Lodge an elegant yet informal retreat, offering a friendly home-from-home atmosphere.
Taj Tashi
Discover a land of mythology and magic at Taj Tashi, nestled in the folds of the magnificent Thimphu Valley.
Tau Pan Camp
Tau Pan is the first semi-permanent camp inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and offers truly incredible views from the elevated ridge of an ancient sand dune, an unusual experience in a land as flat as Botswana, and overlooks the famous Tau Pan – recognised for its stark beauty and remoteness.
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.
The Lindis
Nestled in the pristine Ahuriri Valley in New Zealand’s South Island, is The Lindis. A unique iconic luxury lodge has been created for guests to unwind and relax while taking in the surrounding idyllic setting.
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 and fun and making this World Heritage site a must-visit national park.
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