Victoria & Alfred Hotel

Location
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the Waterfront and offers spectacular views of the working harbour
and Table Mountain. Walk in the utmost safety to some of the finest retail outlets from designer stores to restaurants, craft markets, cinemas,
boat cruises to Robben Island and entertainment in the amphitheatre. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted into a luxury
hotel in 1990, the V&A Hotel is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870 when Prince Alfred
officially opened the Breakwater Basin – today’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Accommodation
Framed by the ocean and Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm
personal service. With 94 spacious creatively-styled well-appointed bedrooms on three floors. It’s the detail that gives the Victoria & Alfred Hotel its elegance, intimacy,
romance and reputationRooms are either Mountain or Piazza facing and are priced accordingly and
all have a range of extra features with the latest technology for the business
or leisure traveller.

Mountain Facing Rooms
The Mountain Facing Rooms offer inspiring views over the ever awake Alfred Basin and majestic Table Mountain.
The hotel offers a total of 16 rooms in this category.
Average room size = 38m2

Piazza Facing Rooms
Views of the vivacious Piazza are experienced from the Superior Piazza Facing
Rooms. Enjoy the vibrancy of the waterfront culture with buskers and dancers
who bring indigenous music to life…
The hotel offers a total of 28 rooms in this category.
Average room size = 38m2

Dining
Specialising in seafood, OYO Restaurant and cocktail bar is both a visual and culinary delight as each table overlooks the working harbour and majestic
Table Mountain. OYO Cocktail Bar’s minimalist design and décor, glazed walk-in wine cellar with tasting by appointment and inviting seating, maximize the grandeur of
the setting and its dramatic views

Bluebay Beach Resort

A luxury beachfront resort with traditional Swahili charm, Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa is situated on the finest white, sandy beach on the east coast of the island of Zanzibar. Set in 30-acres of tropical gardens with over 1,000 palm trees, the resort is one of Zanzibar’s most prestigious properties offering the ultimate in beach comfort: excellent accommodation; fine wining and dining; a host of sports and leisure facilities; the famous Oasis Spa; and our award-winning service. Free WiFi is also available throughout the Resort.
As well as being a magical destination for holidaymakers wishing to soak up the sun and the enchanting culture of Zanzibar.
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa is Bluebay’s premier brand. The resort shares a 500m stretch of beach with its sister property – Sultan Sands Island Resort.

All rooms at Bluebay are spacious, bright and beautifully decorated in Zanzibari style with hand-carved furniture. The comfortable Garden Rooms overlook the grounds, while the popular Superior Rooms are elevated, offering views over the gardens to the beach and ocean beyond. The exclusive Junior Suites are only 30 metres from the ocean and are split level with a large seating area, magnificent verandah and even a private garden with outdoor shower. Finally, there are two beachfront Sultan Suites: the ultimate in opulence, privacy and luxury – a Sultan would expect nothing less!

Dining at the Bluebay Beach Resort showcases Zanzibar’s celebrated local ingredients with an emphasis on fresh seafood and contemporary cuisine.
The Makuti Restaurant enjoys magnificent views over the swimming pool to the ocean beyond and offers breakfast, lunch and themed evening meals with live entertainment, depending on the meal plan. If you prefer an exclusive dining experience, the beachfront Bahari Grill is famous on Zanzibar for its fresh seafood and Italian specialities – the perfect setting for a romantic meal. The Blue Marlin Restaurant offers beach barbecues and the Pool Bar boasts an enticing selection of wines and spirit.

Pole Pole

Powder-soft sands, azure waters and cloudless blue skies are just some of the reasons that make Pole Pole the perfect island getaway. Tucked away on Mafia Island, the exclusive ‘Crusoe-esque’ style eco-resort is located on a secluded beach overlooking the infinite hues of Chole Bay in the heart of the Mafia Island Marine Park and offers an unpretentious, unforgettable stay. Perfect for relaxing after a safari or spending time with loved ones, Pole Pole boasts seven beautifully appointed bungalow suites, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and spectacular ocean views.

Accommodation

Five luxurious bungalow suites, elegant and spacious, are set among the coconut palms overlooking Chole Bay. The rooms are tastefully furnished with carved and antique pieces. Both twin and double configurations are available.

An additional two Asali Suites contain an extra room furnished with a massage bed, which is separated from the bedroom by a bathroom and short corridor. The extra room can be converted into a second bedroom, hosting a maximum total of 4 people per suite.

The large private verandahs are furnished with a Zanzibari bed, chairs, table and an armchair. Each bungalow is self-contained, the bathroom is spacious and comfortable. There are two ceiling fans, one on the verandah and one in the bedroom above the bed.

We are a low environmental impact resort with a state-of-the-art phyto-purification plant which is a special process of treating wastewater to prevent environmental pollution.

Cuisine

The cuisine is a combination of diverse culinary traditions and cultures, with an Italian style touch of class. Swahili dinners are served once a week or on request. The resort caters for special dietary requirements whenever possible. Most of the food we serve is organically grown and bought on the island to help fishermen and farmers benefit from tourism development.

Sweetwater Tented Camp

A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury.

Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty-nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. The central Rhino Restaurant is housed in the former manager’s house of this once colonial farm, and offers both regional and international cuisine. Also within the house is the Kashoggi Bar and lounge, which centres on a blazing log fire. The Waterhole Bar, built in the style of a game-viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole and offers unrivalled wildlife-watching.

The camp lies at the centre of the 110,000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which lies on the Laikipia plains.

Host to all the members of the ‘Big Five’ (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard), the conservancy has a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any Kenyan national park and is one of only four private game conservancies to have been founded in Kenya. At the forefront of the Kenyan conservancy programme, the conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, hosts the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya, and shelters large numbers of rare and endangered species

Rivertrees Country Inn

Rivertrees Country Inn, nestled between Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, in natural gardens along the Usa River. Combining old world ambiance, African country elegance, excellent farm cuisine, personal service and a genuine warmth from your hosts – Rivertrees is simply a magical place to stay.

Nature, harmony and well being are the focal point at Rivertrees with acres of lush and mature gardens ,where you can relax or walk undisturbed under the shade of many trees. The old farm house, restaurant & pub are cozily furnished and compliment the surroundings. Inviting fire places ward off the evening chill and country style kitchens round off the picture of a peaceful African home.

Accommodation
Rivertrees is a small Country Inn accommodating up to 24 guests, guaranteeing privacy, personal attention and service. Eight self contained guestrooms are located in the main farmhouse or within the spacious gardens. Two ‘River Cottages’ offer private decks and wood burning fire places.

Emphasis is on providing comfortable accommodation, each room individually styled and uniquely furnished with it’s own character. The swimming pool near the River and surrounded by sights and sounds of nature.
Cuisine
Rivertrees offers excellent country cuisine, using fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables grown in the Rivertrees gardens. The aroma of freshly baked bread, herbs and spices wafting in from the kitchens will peek your appetite.

Mount Meru Hotel

Situated at the foothills of Mount Meru in the city of Arusha, Tanzania, the Mount Meru Hotel lies on 15 acres of lush landscape.
The Hotel is nestled against one of the most majestic backdrops ever imagined, the picturesque Mount Meru, sister peak to Africa’s highest summit, Mount Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation
The Hotel offers the discerning traveller an array of luxury choices when it comes to accommodation. They offer 108 Standard Queen, 30 Standard Twin, 22 Executive Twin, 6 Standard Junior, 6 Deluxe Executive, 4 Presidential/VIP suites, and two rooms suited especially to accommodate disabled patrons.

In room facilities include queen or twin beds, direct dial telephones, air-conditioning, mini bar, electronic safes, selected satellite television, pay-per-view movies, international plug points, Wi-Fi, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities as well as a variety of magazines for your perusal.

From the Kitchen

The hotel boasts four premier restaurants with international wine lists and menus include international cuisine, traditional African dishes, themed buffets and barbeque meals.

Lewa Safari Camp

Lewa Safari Camp has a stunning location within Lewa wildlife / rhino conservancy, with outstanding game viewing, and spectacular views to Mt. Kenya to the south and arid lowlands to the north. Each tent has a thatched roof, verandah and full en suite bathroom, very much in the ‘Lewa’ style. The central areas have exquisite gardens with a large sunny verandah and swimming pool to enjoy during the day, and cosy log fires in the lounge and dining room for the more chilly evenings.

The camp is based within the private 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust. The conservancy is home to about 10 percent of Kenya’s black rhino population, and the single largest population of Grevy’s zebra in the world. Lewa re-invests all the profits generated from tourism ( including profits from Lewa Safari Camp ) into its core programmes. When you visit Lewa, you will help thousands of people from different backgrounds and cultures to improve their lives, and give their children a future, at the same time as ensuring Africa’s wildlife has a stable home

Accomodation

11 double and twin en-suite tents with hot and cold running water in the bathrooms.3 rooms can accommodate an extra bed for children under the age of 16 yrs only

Responsible Tourism

Lewa assists it neighbouring communities with education support, health-care support, water projects, agricultural projects, social development and a women’s micro-credit programme.
Lewa supports 11 local primary schools. Lewa has become Kenya’s leading model for conservation on private land, leading destination for low-impact conservation tourism, and leading catalyst for conservation, and its direct benefits for communities, across the region.

Activities

Game drives in 4×4 Land Cruisers, Guided bush walks, Swimming pool, Bush breakfasts
Sundowners, Horse-riding , Archaeological site, Educational talks on the history and the day to day operation of the Conservancy.

Accomodation

11 double and twin en-suite tents with hot and cold running water in the bathrooms.3 rooms can accommodate an extra bed for children under the age of 16 yrs only

Responsible Tourism

Activities

Eka Hotel

Eka Hotel is a medium-grade hotel with 170 rooms that has opened recently as one of the newest additions to Nairobi’s list of international hotels and offers reasonably priced accommodation for a night in Nairobi before or after a safari. It is located along the Mombasa Road and is conveniently situated for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 5km from Wilson Airport and 5km from the city centre
Superior Room: amenities include plug and play panels enabling connectivity of audio visual and technological devices to the LCD flat screen TV, complimentary high speed internet (with Wi-Fi hot spots throughout the hotel), personal bar in room, safety deposit box, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial International telephone and hairdryer. Bathrooms feature a separate glass-walled toilet and rain shower.

Galaxy Restaurant
We oﬀer dining experience at its best with the freshest ﬂavors of produce locally sourced, selected buﬀet breakfast, all day a-la-carte, coffee shop and 24 hour room service. Spread out over the ground ﬂoor, the Galaxy Restaurant (150 covers) showcases the ﬁnest cuisine, complete with live show kitchen and outdoor terrace overlooking the pool.

The Spur Restaurant
The internationally acclaimed Spur restaurant is renowned for its selection of
succulent steaks, delicious hamburgers, mouthwatering carveries, tasty Chicken, Seafood, Salads and Vegetarian meals.

Galaxy Bar
The Galaxy Bar oﬀers an array of cocktails, wines from all over the world, various liquors and beverages, favourite bites and snacks to enjoy with the drinks

Porini Lion Camp

Porini Lion Camp is located in unique and stunning setting on the banks of the seasonal Ntiakatiak River within the Olare Orok Conservancy. This large area borders the Masai Mara National Reserve and is home to an abundance of animals including the Mara’s renowned Big Cats. There is unsurpassed game-viewing within the conservancy due to its unspoiled natural state and the Porini Lion Camp – with just ten tents – ensures guests have a genuine “away from it all” experience deep in the African bush.
The high-quality, spacious tents are tastefully furnished and each has solar-powered lighting, ensuite facilities (with hot shower and flush toilet) and a private verandah.
Porini Lion Camp accommodation is fully inclusive of all meals, drinks (beer, wine, sodas, gin & tonics and mineral water) as well as all activities (including day and night game drives, escorted walks and sundowners). Game drives are in specially-designed off-road (4×4) safari vehicles with expert / qualified safari guides to ensure the best possible game-viewing. Guests particularly enjoy the drives within the Conservancy where they experience the wilderness without being surrounded by other tourist vehicles.
Porini Lion Camp is an ideal base from which to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Porini Mara Camp

Porini Mara Camp has recently been set up in the exclusive wildlife conservancy of Ol Kinyei, one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Serengeti-Mara eco-system.

This is pristine wilderness with open savannah plains, riverine forest, springs, streams and rivers, rolling hills and spectacular views across the Mara. Ol Kinyei belongs to a Maasai community who have recently set aside the conservancy as a sanctuary for wildlife. The conservancy holds a wide variety of the animal species for which the Mara is famous including a large resident pride of lions.

The Porini camp has 6 guest tents sited in the shade of Yellow-barked Acacia trees along the banks of the Laetoli, a permanent spring within Ol Kinyei . The tents are spacious and each has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and safari shower. The camp accommodates a maximum of 12 guests, giving the experience of real camping in the bush in an exclusive private wilderness but with all the comforts required by discerning travellers. Food is excellent with home baked bread, fresh salads and high quality meals prepared by the camp Chef.

Within the Ol Kinyei conservancy guests enjoy morning , evening and night game drives, sundowners at scenic viewing points and escorted walks with Maasai guides. The camp is located less than 18 kms from the Masai Mara park boundary

Tarangire Treetops

Astride the path of the Elephant Migration, Tarangire Treetops sits alone in a private game reserve bordering Tarangire National Park and the Maasai Steppe amid rolling, baobab-studded hills with views to Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley wall.

Treetops has a magical never-never land feel appealing to any with a sense of fun. Distinctively furnished blending natural materials and contemporary décor, the 20 tree houses provide guests with a unique safari experience.

Accommodation

Perched up in the Baobab and Marula trees each tree house has a large private balcony, an exotic double shower and, with a floor space of 65 square metres, some of the largest rooms in East Africa.

Encasing a vast Baobab tree the spacious and tranquil dining room, reception and lounge overlooks the swimming pool and a waterhole that sees a constant flow of visitors.

With the natural beauty of the hills and dry river beds begging to be explored, guests can enjoy guided walking safaris, day or night time game drives and the enchantment of bush dining.

Gibbs Farm

Overlooking the coffee fields and stunning East African vista, surrounded by terraced flower gardens and ancient trees, Gibb’s Farm offers a retreat from the rigors of daily life or the adventures of safari. Enjoy peaceful walks in the nearby forest or stroll through our historic gardens. Partake in one of many activities—afternoon tea, bicycle the back roads of Karatu, explore elephant caves—or simply relax on your private verandah. To calm and restore, immerse your senses in a true path of wellness through Gibb’s Farm African Spa, featuring indigenous Maasai healing treatments.

Gibb’s Farm continues the Gibb’s legacy of stewardship, protecting the farm and over 75 acres of land through sustainable practices that include grey-water recycling, solar water heating and organic farming. Our nine floral gardens and English herb garden attract and benefit over 200 bird species. All of our kitchen and food waste is repurposed, either fed to farm pigs or composted to nurture our 7 acres of organic vegetables and 30 acres of organic Arabica coffee.

Accommodation

Gibb’s Farm’s rustic charm and gracious accommodations provide an ideal sanctuary for a few day’s respite while on safari or for an extended vacation or honeymoon getaway. The 1929 farmhouse and five cottages comprised the original guesthouse in 1972. Today, 17 guest cottages—each featuring a unique theme and richly appointed with eucalyptus floors, hand-crafted furniture, two queen-size beds, indoor and outdoor showers, a fireplace and private verandah—provide an elegant home away from home, with all of the cozy comforts. A cottage with a common living area and two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms is available for families or couples traveling together.

From the kitchen
Healthy, farm fresh cuisine and attentive, gracious hospitality defines the iconic nature of the dining experience at Gibb’s Farm. Our organic farm-to-table cuisine stimulates the senses and provides sustenance to restore, replenish and energize. Garden grown organic vegetables and locally raised meats, farm-fresh milk, cream and baked goods provide the healthy, nutritious ingredients for our sumptuous breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.

Elephant Bedroom Camp

Set on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the renowned Samburu Game Reserve, surrounded by palms and other beautiful indigenous trees lies this small and intimate tented camp with simplistic elegance, luxury and style.

Inspired by the textures and colours of African nature, each of the 12 beautifully appointed tents surround you with luxury. The en-suite bathrooms are fitted with hot & cold running water, rain showers and flushing toilets. Individual verandas encourage guests to linger while admiring the lush wilderness of the area.

Elephant Bedroom Camp promises an astonishing safari experience as the name of the camp couldn’t be more fitting. At night elephants, buffalos and hippos roam through the camp in search for food and water and hearing them from the warmth of your duvet covered bed is a truly exciting and memorable experience.

The cozy lounge and dining area with original oil paintings and soft intimate lighting open to the outside capturing the tranquil surroundings. Dining is a culinary experience with al-fresco meals and candle lit gourmet dinners set either under the African sky or inside the romantic dining area.

Enjoy game viewing of huge herds of elephant, prides of lion or the solitary leopard amongst other game with an expert local guide by open Land Rover.

To stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp is to discover a unique place; to be a witness of its personal service together with the excitement of the African bush certainly provides a feeling of being privileged.

Galton House

Galton House is Windhoek’s newest accommodation establishment. Named after the famous explorer Sir Francis Galton, it has a relaxed but efficient style which creates a very welcoming atmosphere. Impressive wildlife photography adorns the walls whilst the rest of the interior is a combination of modern minimalistic and understated chic.

A mere ten minute drive from the centre of town and perched on the edge of Windhoek’s northernmost affluent suburb of Eros, guests staying here will be ensured of peace and tranquillity. There is Wi-Fi throughout the property and the eight guest rooms all have wired internet connectivity and satellite television. There is a coffee/tea station available in the reception area and these can also be provided in the rooms on request.

The communal areas consist of a large lounge, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a swimming pool, an early arrival/late departure day room (including toilet, shower, changing and re-packing facility) as well as understated garden areas. There is also a delightful ‘al fresco’ dining area by the pool where freshly prepared and very tasty meals are served (including lunch and dinner). A number of shops, restaurants and supermarkets are within easy striking distance.

Accommodation

4 standard double en-suite rooms
3 standard twin en-suite rooms
1 standard triple en-suite room (2 twin & 1 single bed)
1 standard family en-suite room (2 twin, 1 single & 1 kiddies bed)

All rooms are equipped with internet connectivity, satellite television, coffee station on request, air conditioning, safe & telephone.

Camp Kipwe

‘Kipwe’, meaning blessed in Swahili, is built creatively into the large granite boulders of the
area and is the latest addition to the Vision of Africa camps.
The camp is nestled in the boulders, facing out onto superb scenery. Incorporating boulders,
small red basalt rocks and mopane branches, it has a natural organic feel. The nine rooms
and one suite (with separate lounge and bedroom) are round in shape, with large outside
decks to admire the view. The outside, partially open bathrooms adjoining the bedrooms
have boulder, cement and rock walls, and roofs of rough mopane branches. Hot water is
supplied by wood-burning ‘donkey’ boilers.
The central area of the camp is raised and comprises four thatched domes; the reception
area and curio shop, dining room, lounge and bar and guest toilets all with amazing views
toward the Aba Huab riverbed. An outside boma area is an additional venue for fire-cooked
meals. The central sitting area is furnished with wood and cane chairs, a leather couch,
rough hewn chunks of wood used as small tables, tree trunk supports and woven lights
hanging elegantly from the thatch roofs.
A small swimming pool built into the rocks and a viewpoint with 360 degrees of breathtaking
beauty, are two attractive outdoor features.
Activities at the camp include nature drives with the possibility of seeing the desert-adapted
elephants in the dry season, Twyfelfontein excursions to the rock engravings and guided
walks in front of the camp with Kipwe’s experienced guides

Tawi Lodge

Tawi Lodge is located on a private conservancy of 6,000 acres just five minutes from Kimana Gate, the eastern entrance to AmboseliNational Park, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,963m) – the world’slargest free-standing mountain.
The community-run conservancy, together with African WildlifeFoundation, promotes and maintains a harmonious development for thewildlife and the Maasai people along the corridor between Amboseli andthe Chyulu Hills.

Accommodation
The lodge is an eco-friendly operation, which takes maximum care of the environment and its people. It consists of 12 cottages ideally located on bush land facing Kilimanjaro.
Each cottage has its own wooden-deck veranda and a fabulous view of the highest mountain in Africa, even from the comfort of your bed or your bathtub. Double or twin cottages, all have en suite bathrooms fitted with both a bath and shower. Each cottage has its own fireplace and a mini bar for those very special sundowners. Lighting and water systems are solar powered. A charging facility for cell phones and camera batteries is available. A butler service is provided for maximum privacy and comfort.
The style of the lodge is a harmonious combination of modern (for your comfort) and traditional (to remind you that you are in Africa).

Oddballs Enclave

Oddballs Enclave is situated on the edge of Chief’s Island, deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta and offers arguably the purest traditional Okavango Delta experience. Oddballs’ Enclave caters to the active traveller and undoubtedly represents great value for money.
This small intimate hideaway with spectacular views over the floodplain can accommodate a maximum of ten guests in five Meru style tents with rustic en-suite bathrooms, each individually built on a wooden platform and shaded by reed shelters. The bar and lounge areas have comfortable seating and a raised viewing deck overlooks the sweep of the delta – the perfect place to watch the sun rise over the floodplain and view whatever wildlife may be visiting. Meals are simple yet wholesome, and are enjoyed in the main complex.

Oddballs’ Enclave pays homage to a time when safaris were a real adventure. Activities are conducted by your own professional guide (a maximum of two guests per guide. The activities at Oddballs’ Enclave usually start by mokoro (water level dependant), after which you will walk on some of the larger islands in the area. Walking is an integral and significant part of the experience at any time of year. The extent of the walks will depend on your tastes. Some guests elect to go out for the whole day with a packed picnic lunch. It is often said that the very best way to experience the wonders of the African bush is on foot and Oddballs’ Enclave certainly lives up to that claim.

Grumeti Hills Camp

Overlooking the plains of the protected Grumeti Game Reserve from one of the area’s highest hills, Grumeti Hills Camp offers an authentic African safari experience. Boasting 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, which are home to a rich diversity of fauna and flora, including the Big Five, the camp offers comfortable safari-style tented accommodation, upscale facilities and a laid-back, relaxed ambiance. The eco-friendly camp features 16 comfortable safari-style tents with cozy décor, dressing alcoves, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers (provided via solar panels) and flush toilets, and private terraces with breathtaking views. Grumeti Hills has a beautiful swimming pool which is carved into the natural rock and equipped with an eco-friendly water filtering system, making a perfect spot to relax after a hot, dusty day searching for game. A pool house is equipped with changing rooms, showers and toilets and a massage tent is available for indulgent treatments with awe-inspiring views. A spacious thatched-roof restaurant, known as The Mess, has a cozy lobby and bar that opens up onto a wide terrace with expansive vistas over the plains.

Bashay Rift Lodge

Bashay Rift Lodge is a small and exclusive property perched on top of Umbwe Hill in the heart of the coffee plantations of Bashay Village that offers comfortable accommodations and breathtaking views. Located just a 15-minute drive from the Ngorongoro Crater Park gate and close to Karatu, Bashay Rift Lodge is an ideal base for exploring the area.
Bashay Rift Lodge features a variety of accommodations, ranging from guest suites and cottages to family rooms and private houses, all of which have safari-style décor, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers (provided via solar panels) and flush toilets, and a warm and welcoming ambiance.
The Lodge also has a beautiful swimming pool (equipped with an eco-friendly water filtering system) and sundeck, as well as a pool house equipped with changing rooms, showers, and toilets. A cozy lounge, bar, and restaurant feature three large fireplaces and impressive terraces with stunning views of Lake Eyasi and Oldeani Mountain.
Bashay Rift Lodge is surrounded by the natural wilderness of the region with myriad local flowers, bushes, and trees, as well as wildlife such as bird, small mammals and antelope, which can be spotted from the terraces.

Maweninga Camp

Nestled high on a massive granite ‘kopje’ in the north-western area of Tarangire National Park, Maweninga Camp has spectacular panoramic views over Lake Burungi and, far away to the north, Lake Manyara in the Rift Valley. On a bright day, the ice-capped peak of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen from the viewing decks of this authentic bush camp.
Seamlessly blending into the surrounding wilderness, the camp’s 16 tents offer comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers (provided via solar panels) and flush toilets. Lovely private terraces look out over the plains and Lake Manyara in the distance, and the rounded slopes of the ancient volcanoes of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
The camp has a large viewing deck with a fire pit where guests can gather around the fire in the evening, an open-sided thatched roof restaurant and a bar set into the natural rock terrace with three different viewing areas.
Maweninga Camp is another great spot to enjoy personal experiences with the local Maasai people, whose unique customs, traditions, and dress have changed little since the dawn of history. These semi-nomadic pastoralists are famous for their tall, statuesque figures, distinctive dress in red robes, and way of life which are still very close to that of their ancestors.

Olduvai Camp

Situated near the famous Olduvai Gorge, also known as the Cradle of Mankind, in the heart of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Olduvai Camp is a comfortable safari camp that offers a quiet, off-the-beaten-track Tanzanian experience. This particular camp holds a special place in my heart as I worked for many years on the logistics, management, and improvement of the camp into what it has become today. Built on the shady edges of a ‘kopje’ (granite outcrops), Olduvai Camp exudes an old-world safari ambiance. The camp features 17 tents which tucked in between massive granite boulders and the thick acacia trees and bushes typical of the savannah. Each tent boasts breathtaking views across the plains to Mount Lemagrut from private decks and is simply decorated with safari-style décor. The camp has a central boma where guests can gather around the fire in the evening, an open-sided restaurant and bar, and a viewing platform at the top of the kopje with 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding savannah.
Olduvai Camp is an excellent place to interact with the local Maasai people, a Nilotic ethnic tribe that inhabits southern Kenya and northern Tanzania and are famous for their tall, statuesque figures and their distinctive customs, traditions, and dress, which have changed little since the dawn of history. The Maasai tribe are semi-nomadic pastoralists with livestock being their livelihood, and their way of life is still very close to that of their ancestors.

Oddballs Camp

Situated in the south-western Okavango Delta, Oddballs Camp is one of the original camping sites in the Okavango Delta. The camp is accessible by a 25-minute light aircraft flight from Maun. Oddballs camp is an affordable delta experience that suits the adventurous traveller or those just wishing to get away from it all.
Oddballs Camp accommodation consists of simple domed tents erected on raised wooden platforms, overlooking the floodplains and bush. All tents have a rustic en-suite bathroom. The central dining area directly overlooks the Boro River, providing excellent game viewing for guests. There is also a comfortable lounging area and a raised viewing platform on the banks of the river. The setting is informal and located above the legendary “Skull bar” where you will be regaled with adventure stories.
The Camp offers guided safaris on foot and mokoro excursions (water level dependant) with your own special game guide. An exciting option from Oddballs Camp is to camp ’wild’ out in the delta on a mokoro trail accompanied by your poler/guide.

Meno A Kwena

Meno A Kwena, meaning “teeth of the crocodile”, borders Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in close proximity to Nxai Pan National Park. The camp is situated on tribal land and has been built on a cliff edge overlooking the Boteti River.

This authentic safari camp is styled in the tradition of an East African tented camp. Meno A Kwena offers ten safari tents. The tents are simple yet stylishly furnished with comfortable bedding, a fan as well as gauze sliding doors and windows. Each tent has an en suite bathroom with a shower and a flush toilet. Each tent features a private sitting area with views over the Boteti River.

The main lodge has a dining area, bar and lounge with small library and features many interesting artefacts and photographs. Two covered seating areas at the edge of the escarpment provide guests with breathtaking views over the Boteti River. The river attracts many zebra and wildebeest herds during the dry season (June to Oct) offering excellent game viewing from the comfort of the camp. There is a small plunge pool, as well as a floating game viewing hide offering a close yet safe view across the river into the national park.

Activities at Meno A Kwena include guided nature walks with Bushmen (San), game drives into the Makgadikgadi National Park and game viewing from the floating hide on the Boteti river. For stays of 3 nights or longer, full day trips with a picnic lunch can be arranged to Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan National Park. Camp will use discretion in deciding whether guests explore the Khumaga Area or Nxai Pan area depending on where game viewing is best. As a general guide, Khumaga is better during the dry season and Nxai Pan more likely to be explored during green season. Seasonal (July to October) overnight camping excursions to the salt pans are also available on request. Please note these activities must be pre-booked in advance and can’t be arranged on arrival in camp.

Meno A Kwena’s informal atmosphere makes for a very relaxing stay after the hectic round of activities at many camps. Please note that due to the scheduled road transfer times, Meno A Kwena don’t offer an activity on the afternoon of arrival. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of their unique location, relax and enjoy seasonal game viewing from the comfort of their own room or the hide.

Leroo La Tau Lodge

Leroo La Tau rises majestically above the Boteti River which stretches across the western border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

Accommodation is in twelve chalets, accommodating a total of twenty-four guests in camp. Each chalet is incredibly spacious with two beds, one double and the other single. The rooms have en-suite facilities that overlook the Boteti River. The chalets are spectacularly built at the edge of the escarpment and have glass sliding doors opening to a private deck affording incredible views. The main lodge area at Leroo La Tau is built out of natural wood, brick and thatch, housing the lounge, bar, dining room, reception area and curio shop.

The Boteti River is one of the far reaches of the Okavango Delta as it filters into the Kalahari Sands. It has not flowed strongly since 1995 but thanks to high floods seeping down the river system in 2009, the Boteti River is flowing once again. The park, populated by up to 30,000 zebra and wildebeest closely accompanied by predators, offers guests the chance to experience the exhilaration of seeing large concentrations of game and the resultant predator interaction.

Having explored the area and enjoyed a spectacular wildlife phenomenon on guided day and night game drives, guests can retire after dinner to a splendid fireplace overlooking the river. The lodge also offers a raised hide above the river where guests can enjoy the spectacular wildlife sightings that we’ve come to expect in this part of Botswana. The formerly dry riverbed is a major route of the zebra and wildebeest migration (June-November) and outside of the migratory time of the year, for those staying several nights, activities may include a day trip to Makgadikgadi or Nxai Pan National Park.

Sango Safari Camp

Sango Safari Camp is nestled in the shade of the trees overlooking the Khwai River. Situated on the outskirts of the traditional village of Khwai and on the border of Moremi Game Reserve, the camp offers guests the perfect base from which to explore the wildlife and culture of this unique habitat.

This intimate safari camp is named for the Sango Family, some of the original inhabitants of the Khwai area. Guests will have the chance to learn first hand about the unique lifestyle and experiences that come from living and growing up in one of the most wildlife-rich areas of Botswana.

Accommodating 12 guests in 6 en-suite meru tents, Sango Safari Camp is designed in the style of the classic tented safari camp of days gone by. Hand crafted furnishings and classic styling successfully blend the rustic with the luxurious to recreate the atmosphere of the luxury mobile safari camp. Each guest tent has its own private outdoor shower with solar heated geysers for piping hot water. The main area comprises a dining and lounge area where guests can relax and enjoy meals, as well as a viewing deck and plunge pool for whiling away the hours during siesta.

With the Khwai River forming a natural border between the world famous Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai Concession, animals can travel freely through this vast unfenced wilderness. Situated on the river overlooking the Moremi and with access to both these magnificent wildlife areas, Sango Safari Camp is focused on delivering an exceptional wildlife experience to our guests. The camp’s location allows guests to take advantage of a host of wildlife activities which include open vehicle game drives both in the Moremi and in the Khwai concession area, guided bush walks, night drives and mokoro trips.

With a combination of permanent water, seasonal floodplains, open grasslands, riverine forests, and dry woodlands this incredibly rich habitat supports a diversity and abundance of mammals and birds rarely matched in northern Botswana. Sango Safari Camp invites you to share in this bounty.

Ilala Lodge

Ilala Lodge is situated close to the Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe as well as to the town centre. Wild animals are often seen grazing the hotel lawns as the National Park borders the front of the property.

The Lodge offers 32 rooms: 24 twins, 8 doubles and 2 suites. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, air-conditioning and an overhead fan. Guests are served early morning tea/coffee and fruit. The rooms are spacious with railway sleeper teak furnishings and patio doors leading onto either an open lawn or a balcony where you are afforded a view of the Victoria Falls. There is an à la carte restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers a comprehensive wine list and cocktails. Dining outside under the African night sky amidst the sound of the mighty waterfall makes for a very romantic evening.

A’Zambezi River Lodge

Located in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, just 4 km upstream of the Victoria Falls, the A’Zambezi River Lodge nestles on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River within the periphery of the Zambezi National Park. The A’Zambezi is the only town hotel with direct river frontage and jetty site in Victoria Falls.

A’Zambezi River Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in 88 rooms that all have air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms and complimentary tea/coffee facilities. A’Zambezi River Lodge also has 4 executive suites with a bar, lounge and spa bath and 2 inter-leading rooms for families. The lodge is built in under a large thatched roof and guests have a fantastic view of the majestic Zambezi River.

The award winning “Amulonga” is a buffet and à la carte restaurant where guests can enjoy authentic open-air dining, garden breakfasts and riverside lunches. Facilities and activities include a swimming pool, bars, barbecue areas, children’s playground and indoor games (table tennis and darts). Boats can be hired for a cruise down the Zambezi River.

A courtesy bus runs on an hourly basis between A’Zambezi River Lodge and the town centre. Guests can go curio shopping in the town centre or participate in activities such as game and bird watching, play golf, go for a nature walk, visit the crocodile and snake farm (300m away) and, for the more adventurous Victoria Falls activities range from white water rafting, bungee jumping, elephant back riding, horseback riding or going for a walk with lions. Activities can be booked at reception.

Gorges Lodge

Gorges Lodge is a 22 km road transfer from Victoria Falls and a 19 km road transfer from Victoria Falls Airport. The Gorges offer the most exquisite views and are well worth the effort of travelling. The lodge is situated on a natural outcrop overlooking the Batoka Gorge, some 200 awe-inspiring meters above the mighty Zambezi River cutting its way downstream after falling 111 meters down the Victoria Falls.

Accommodation consists of 10 stone thatch chalets. 4 of the chalets are double storey and the other 6 are single storey both with private verandas that provide stunning views. The chalets are set in an indigenous garden and have en suite bathrooms with showers, mosquito nets, overhead fans and tea and coffee making facilities. The main lodge is built on stilted decking, crafted of indigenous hard wood and has a lounge, dining room and bar that all offer extraordinary views right over the gorge into Zambia.

A pair of Verreaux’s Eagles nest in the gorge opposite the lodge and provide guests with amazing displays of their aerobatic skills and courtship rituals, often at eye level. The eagles are not the only birds resident here – lanner falcons, peregrine falcons and augur buzzards also call the gorge home. Guests can explore the area around the lodge accompanied by a guide and when done enjoy refreshments and freshly prepared snacks while watching the sun set at Peregrine Point.

Activities guests can choose from (2 per night stay) includes a guided tour of the Victoria Falls (park entry fee included), curio shopping at the craft village, visit to the local village, a school tour, traditional dancing display, gorge walk with sundowners and snacks, black eagle viewing with sundowners and snacks and a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi (river usage fee included).

The Victoria Falls Hotel

Established in 1904, the Victoria Falls Hotel is set in the Victoria Falls National Park with a private path to the Victoria Falls. Overlooking the Victoria Falls Bridge and gorge, it is one of the most famous hotels in Africa and is renowned for its elegance and charm.

The suites and rooms are well appointed, cool and comfortable and are furnished in traditional Edwardian style with every modern amenity including air conditioning, satellite television, mini-bars in suites, complimentary early morning tea/coffee, direct dial telephone, personal safe, 24-hour room service, bathrobes, hairdryer, and umbrellas for guests’ personal use.

Guests staying in the Deluxe Stable Wing also receive a complimentary cocktail, 30 minute massage and the mini bar is re-stocked daily.

The Elephant Camp

Situated on a private concession bounded by the Masuwe River and Zambezi gorges, The Elephant Camp has breathtaking views of the Victoria Falls’ spray and the spectacular gorges that separate Zimbabwe from Zambia. The Elephant Camp is a luxury and intimate lodge under canvas within easy reach of Victoria Falls and all its attractions and activities, yet secluded in its own private game reserve so as to allow close-up encounters with wildlife.

The Elephant Camp offers exclusive accommodation with 12 suites in the main camp and an additional 4 suites at Elephant Camp West, as well as an on-site spa. All suites face the gorge and offer a private viewing deck, plunge pool, private lounge area, air-conditioning & fans, complimentary mini bar and tea and coffee stations. The en-suite facilities include a bath as well as an inside and outside shower.

The Elephant Camp offers close interaction with wildlife – in particular the elephants at the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, which all guests will have the opportunity of meeting during their stay. Guests can enjoy lunch and drinks at the Lookout Cafe overlooking Batoka Gorge near the Victoria Falls (included in the rate when booked by prior arrangement). Sundowners at the Batoka Gorge and scheduled birding & nature walks on the concession are also included in the rate. The Elephant Camp offers village tours and a visit to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust.

Spa treatments and all other activities on offer in Victoria Falls, as well as walks with Sylvester the cheetah are available at an additional cost and can be booked at the lodge.

Kanana Camp

Kanana Camp is set in the south western delta amongst grass covered islands formed by fertile eroded termite hills dotted with fig, palm and jackal berry trees. The Kanana area encompasses a necklace of islands on the Xudum River, northeast of Pom Pom lagoon and is incredibly picturesque with winding waterways meandering through open lagoons.

This traditional camp has an intimate and personal atmosphere, built among spectacular shady trees of ebony, acacia and sausage tree. It offers eight large safari style tents and a family unit equipped with tasteful furnishings and private en-suite bathrooms. The main lodge area is on raised decking encircling the trees and offers a dining and sitting area, a cocktail bar and a refreshing plunge pool.

Activities at Kanana include day and night game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles, game viewing on mokoro excursions, guided walks, fishing, motor boating and sunset cruises. The waterways are lined with reeds and dotted with papyrus and tree islands in this picturesque and tranquil part of the delta. As water levels vary throughout the year so does the focus of activities. The camp managers will advise guests on the best options during their stay. A wide variety of game frequent the islands around Kanana Camp including impala, lechwe, leopard, lion and elephant and you may be lucky to see sitatunga whilst boating.

Birding all year round is exceptional with regular sightings of Pels Fishing Owl amongst many others. Kanana Camp is one of the few camps in the Delta to have access to a private heronry where many migratory water birds come to nest from July onwards. Birds you will encounter at the heronry include marabou, yellow-bill and open-bill storks. The sight of thousands of nesting birds is mesmerising and an experience you will not forget.

Shinde Camp

Shinde Camp is a magical hideaway in the wildlife abundant Shinde private concession, nestled within the shade of ancient jackal berries, water figs and knob thorns and built in a remote and exclusive setting on the edge of the permanent waters of the northern Okavango Delta. It is surrounded by clear waterways teeming with birdlife and game, and offering a wide variety of activities all year round.

The camp consists of eight large safari style tents on timber decking furnished in elegant African style, featuring open gauze windows and en-suite bathrooms with a separate toilet. The main lodge is known as the ‘tree house’ and is a multi-tiered structure with the dining room adjoined by stairs and ramps (for wheelchair-friendly access) to several lounging areas each offering different aspects across the delta. The boma area at the foot of the lodge provides a meeting point for guests for afternoon tea and a venue for stargazing in the evenings while enjoying a drink around the campfire. Shinde also features a curio shop and a swimming pool. Within the camp is the Shinde Enclave, a perfect choice for a family or small group. The enclave is a camp within a camp, and offers guests their own private deck, dining facilities and an exclusive host/guide.

Activities at Shinde include game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles which offer some of the finest dry land game viewing in Botswana with regular sightings of lion and leopard, exploring the water ways in mokoro (traditional dugout canoes), guided nature walks, night drives, motor boating and sunset cruises. It is also possible to enjoy a longer outing, by motorboat to the Gadikwe lagoons in the Moremi game reserve to view breeding colonies of herons, egrets, pelicans and storks (August to December). For the fishing enthusiasts, Shinde provides basic fishing equipment for guests to take on the challenge of the fighting tiger fish or bream, pike and catfish during the fishing season.

Pelo Camp

Pelo means heart – a fitting name as from the air this island is heart shaped and it is situated as deep into the heart of the delta as is possible. The camp is completely eco-friendly with no permanent structures and is ideal for the adventurous traveller wanting that classic, traditional Delta experience.

Pelo Camp is classified as a mobile camp as it is entirely tented; however it has a set location and will not move. Ideal for the adventurous traveller wanting a more traditional Delta experience, the camp is the perfect place to connect with one of the largest inland wetlands on the planet: the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

The camp’s tented main area consists of a dining area and lounge situated under impressive wild date palms, jackalberry and Natal mahogany trees. There is an outdoor boma area and a raised platform built on to an old ant hill. Small and intimate, the five spacious guest tents have en-suite bathrooms and a covered front veranda. A zipper door separates the sleeping area from the bathroom which has a flush toilet, as well as running water in the basin. A door leads from the bathroom into an outdoor bucket shower.

Given the camp’s location on a small island surrounded by permanent water, activities focus on mokoro (traditional dug-out canoe) excursions in the open, shallow floodplains as well as boating (all subject to water levels). No game drives take place at Pelo; as the emphasis is on getting away from vehicles and the hustle of the modern world; to really feel, smell and touch Africa.

Pelo Camp is set in one of the best areas to see sitatunga and red lechwe. Wildlife concentrations within this part of the Okavango Delta depend on the water flow and volume and thus change from season to season. Birdlife is abundant; enthusiasts can spot Pel’s fishing-owl as well as African and lesser jacanas and a host of other Okavango specials such as slaty egret, African pygmy-goose and western banded snake-eagle.

Kwara Camp

Kwara Camp is situated on a private concession on the edge of the permanent waters of the world renowned Okavango Delta in Botswana, which shares a common boundary with Moremi Game Reserve. The area offers a combination of permanent water, seasonal floodplains and pans, open grasslands as well as extensive dry bush and scrub which creates a great game viewing destination throughout the year.

The eight safari-style tents are built on raised decks within a grove of huge and ancient African Ebony trees. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with a semi open shower and a private deck with views across the floodplain. There is a lounge, bar and dining area in the central lodge as well as a plunge pool and gift shop. Evenings can be enjoyed around the outside fire area.

Kwara is renowned for being a camp that offers a year-round delta experience and a diverse range of activities including mokoro trips, guided walks with armed guides and motor boating trips through the waterways. In addition, day and night game drives are taken to explore the area which offers spectacular scenery with scattered herds of plains game and ever-attendant predators.

Please note that Kwando Safaris game drive vehicles do not have an overhead canopy. Kwando Safaris believe this is to their clients’ advantage for optimal photographic and game viewing opportunities. This may not be suitable for some clients due to exposure to the elements

Khwai Tented Camp

Khwai Tented Camp provides the perfect setting of a wilderness area where a community lives in harmony with nature and wildlife. The magnificent Khwai River is the hub for some of the most outstanding wildlife viewing in the Khwai area.

Khwai Tented Camp is a small 12 bedded tented camp situated along this life-supporting river. It is a luxury semi-permanent camp in Hemingway style, with en-suite bathrooms, with flushing toilets and bucket showers. The style and ambiance of the camp is in the East African Meru explorer style. This is a real African camping experience which brings you back in tune with nature and will provide many wonderful safari moments under canvas surrounded by untouched wilderness and stunning wildlife.

The main focus is the wildlife experience which includes walking and game drives in the area. Activities on offer are game drives conducted in open 4×4 vehicles, walking and night excursions. Optional cultural village outings to the old bushman village of Khwai and Moremi excursions for longer stays should be requested in advance. The variety of wildlife that can be seen in this area include elephants, buffalos, zebras, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, sable, hippos, hyena and various other nocturnal species.

Pom Pom Camp

Pom Pom is located in the heart of the Okavango Delta in a private concession to the west of the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp is classically designed in the style of safari camps of old camp overlooking the lily strewn Pom Pom Lagoon.

Pom Pom Camp offers nine traditional large Meru-safari-tents with en-suite showers and flush toilets, one of which is a family adjoined tent with shared bathroom. The showers are enclosed, but roofless – for a true bush experience. The camp offers a beautiful dining room, lounge area and bar looking out to the picturesque lagoon. In the evenings you can relax around the open fireplace right at the edge of the lagoon. Pom Pom Camp also has a nicely sized plunge pool to escape the midday heat.

Activities included in this delta paradise are game drives, night drives, walking safaris and mokoro excursions all taken with local expert guides. The tranquillity of the delta and beauty of its winding water ways, open lagoons and tree islands will be a highlight of your safari. Boating is offered when water levels permit.

Hippo and crocodile are found in the deeper lagoons and big predators such as lion and leopard, as well as buffalo, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest move through the area. If you are lucky, some of the nocturnal animals such as serval, civet and genet may be seen on night drives. Birding enthusiasts will enjoy the regular sightings of Pels Fishing Owl, African Fish Eagle, Giant Eagle Owl and White Backed Vultures.

Greystoke Mahale Tanzania

On a far-flung beach along the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika , below a huge story-book tropical forest, lies the tiny sanctuary of Greystoke Mahale. The water is as clear as gin, the air scented and the living is very easy indeed. The forested slopes of the Mahale Mountains rise behind camp, home to the world’s largest known population of chimpanzees, with approximately 1000 individuals inhabiting the national park. Each day you can venture out into the forest, to observe and commune with these, our closest relatives, as they groom , wrestle and forage across the leafy floor.

LOCATION
Kangwena Beach on the edge of Lake Tanganyika in the Mahale Mountains National Park, western Tanzania.

ACCOMMODATION
The six double bandas are set the edge of the forest and base of the mountains, looking out over the beach and lake.

HIGHLIGHTS
The magical forests of the Mahale Mountains, and the many animals who inhabit it including other primates, bushbuck, bush pig, leopard, and amazing birds. Hiking into the forest in search of the chimps. Dinner on the beach under the stars, and sundowners on the dhow. Kayaking, and fishing in the clear waters of the lake.

The Manta Resort

Tucked away on the remote north-western tip of Pemba Island overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Pemba Channel, The Manta Resort takes barefoot luxury to new heights. Romantic and relaxing, Manta Resort boasts some of the most beautiful beaches and waters in Zanzibar with world-class snorkelling and diving.

Ancient Moorish design meets European chic in the stylish all-suite accommodation with all the luxurious comforts needed for a perfect stay. From opulent suites overlooking lush tropical gardens and luxurious penthouses to magnificent suites located on the beach with incredible ocean views, and a unique underwater room, a choice selection of accommodation is available for every taste.

Lunch over a poolside picnic as you soak up the sun in style, spend the day being pampered with luxurious beauty treatments at the resort’s exclusive spa and watch the sun set over the horizon with colourful cocktails at the elegant beach lounge, followed by alfresco-style cuisine of fresh seafood and other local delights. Stroll along miles of untouched sand or explore the myriad of sea life in the azure blue Indian Ocean waters. Take a romantic dhow cruise on warm sea breezes or lounge by the pool with your favourite book and simply soak up the island’s beauty.

Pongwe Beach Hotel

Pongwe Beach Hotel is situated on the North East Coast of Zanzibar. Set on the white sands, turquoise waters and shady palm trees of Pongwe Beach along the Indian Ocean , a stunning location for one of Zanzibar’s most relaxing hotels.
Pongwe has three different room types, Garden Room, Beach Front Room and Sea View Suite spread around the property; some on the white sands and others within the well tended tropical gardens. All rooms are tastefully decorated in authentic African art and offer a range of facilities while still incorporating our eco-friendly principles. The suites offer a stunning private plunge pool with ocean views – what more can you need on your Zanzibar holiday.

Oliver’s Camp

Oliver’s Camp is situated in the remote south-eastern part of the park, in the middle of Tarangire’s unspoilt wilderness. The camp is ideally placed to access the yearly migrations of wildlife, and to view impressive concentrations at waterholes and in the spectacular Silale swamps. This area offers the best chance of seeing lion, leopard and cheetah and, especially during the dry season, the swamps are filled with elephant, buffalo and zebra. The camp is the perfect base to explore the busier baobab-country in the north of the park, but at the end of the day, guests return to the absolute exclusivity of Oliver’s Camp.

Camp
Located in the middle of the Tarangire wilderness, Oliver’s Camp has one of the most wonderful settings one could imagine and offers an unparalleled bush experience. From the camp, a much wider eco-system can be overlooked: the Ngorongoro highlands, the Great Rift Valley, the Lame Manyara region and of course Tarangire NP itself. There is no better location from which to understand the breathtaking beauty and at the same time the complexity and ultimate fragility of this unique eco-system.

Accommodation
The camp features only 10 beautifully furnished guest tents. Solid wooden furniture, beautiful cloth and gorgeous warm showers that can be taken under the Tarangire sky. Every evening, guests relax or read in the lounge and library tent, or drink sundowners at the fireplace, from which superb views of landscape and sunset can be enjoyed.

Activities
Game drives from Oliver’s Camp are usually carried out in open vehicles, giving a feeling of absolute freedom. Off-road driving, allowed only in the remote areas of the park, gets you closer to nature and wildlife – from spider to lion – and you’ll discover rare and interesting species that usually go unnoticed when driving on dedicated roads.
Walking is the absolute specialty of Oliver’s Camp. The privilege of walking in these prime natural areas gives you exhilarating feeling of adventure. Although you’ll usually get close to large mammals such as elephant, giraffe, buffalo or even lion, walking safaris are very safe: the experienced naturalist guides of Oliver’s Camp avoid confrontations with animals (watching is not the same as disturbing!) and an armed national park ranger accompanies every walk.

Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp

Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp is situated on the shores of Lake Eyasi, with sweeping views toward the Rift. Across this seasonal soda lake, the Alipi escarpment wall rises 2,000 feet up into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area providing a stunning backdrop. The camp is beautifully set in a Llala palm and acacia forest and is part of 200-acre family-owned farm with a natural spring nearby which feeds into the lake. It is also home to the Wahadzabe, an ancient, nomadic tribe of bushmen who are one of the last click-speaking hunter-gatherer tribes.

Accommodation
Sitting on a small forest of acacias on the edge of the spring, the camp is designed to blend in woth the natural environment.
Constructed almost entirely with palms and trees from the family’s property, each of Kisima Ngeda’s seven tents are built on a permanent wooden platform with a palm thatched roof, a hand-carved bed, and an enclosed bathroom and shower with hot water. The tents are carefully created to be low-impact, spacious, and totally comfortable. Each has a stunning view of the lake.

Activities
A melting pot of culture, Kisima Ngeda offers a different experience from what you’ll find on a traditional safari. Here, you can actually get out of the car — you can explore the trails around the lake, canoe along the shore, mountain bike by baobobs and acacias, walk through nearby tribal villages, or just sit and enjoy the beautiful lake views (especially at sunset on top of the rock). While it’s possible to see wildlife, what makes Kisima Ngeda truly special is the opportunity to visit with the local tribes. The waDatoga are a pastoral group like the Maasai, and it’s always interesting to visit the local blacksmith or a Datoga boma. And of course spending a day with the waHadzabe, hunter-gatherers that speak the language of the first human inhabitants of the continent, is like taking a trip back far into our own past.

Grootbos Lodge

Location

Grootbos Lodge boasts the best of two worlds – exquisite 5-star comfort and extravagance in an idyllic haven where the unsurpassed beauty of nature dominates even the most lavish interior and exterior design. This luxurious resort has been artfully crafted within rare fynbos and milkwood forests on a mountain slope overlook ing the whale watching haven of Walker Bay and Gansbaai. It is a place w here the sunbird sings and buzzard and buck guard over the marine Big Five that thrives here – dolphins, southern right whales, great white sharks, penguins and seals.

Only 2 hours from Cape Town en route to Hermanus and the Garden Route, Grootbos is centred in the heart of the Cape’s abundant sea, floral and wild life landscapes. The reserve boasts some of the world’s most distinct and unique plant, bird and animal species.

Acommodation

The impressive lodges, 27 luxury designed suites and exclusive villa offer breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean.

The magnificent new Forest Lodge is an architectural masterpiece of sophisticated contemporary design, in a 1500-year old Milkwood Forest. The Lodge consists of a main lodge, as well as luxurious, freestanding suites built on the edge of the forest. Volumes of space under slate roofs are framed by glass, steel and natural brick to maximize the sweeping views across fynbos and dunes to the ocean.

Individual luxury suites beneath the overhang of Milkwood trees provide the ideal blend of privacy and supreme comfort. Each is furnished with rich textures, romantic canopy beds with the finest linens and down quilts, spacious tiled sunny bathrooms, separate lounges with cosy fireplaces and mini bars. From you private deck you can soak up exquisite ocean and mountain views and watch the sun disappear from a flaming sky into the Atlantic Ocean.

A beautiful retreat located amongst indigenous fynbos gardens with superb sweeping views, Garden Lodge is made from stone, thatch and fine timber with a quintessential African essence. The Garden Lodge boasts sweeping views and is de lightfully located amongst beautiful indigenous fynbos gardens.

This is the original Grootbos Lodge and is surrounded by three hectares of indigenous fynbos and forest garden. Accommodation is in 11 luxurious, freestanding suites in a spectacular nature setting. Totally refurbished in a manner that reflects stylish and contemporary inspirations, its charming private suites feature romantic canopy beds, spacious en-suite bathrooms, separate lounges with cosy fireplaces, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities as well as wooden decks with simply breathtaking views.

From the kitchen

Drawing inspiration from the abundance of scents and colours in nature around them, our chefs conjure up magical combinations that replenish and inspire body and soul.

Fish caught on the day, succulent meats and home-grown organic vegetables are enhanced with flavours from our flourishing herb garden. The award winning wines of the Cape provide the ideal accompaniment to gourmet cuisine.

All meals are prepared with innovative flair, presented with a touch of brilliance and colour, and served in a restaurant with unbeatable panoramic views.

Activities

Marine Big 5 by Boat, Forest & Fynbos on Foot, Horseback Riding, 4×4 Flower Safari, Walk on the Beach Shark Cage Diving, Scenic Flight,s Whales & Ancient Caves

Kings Camp

Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park, Kings Camp faces an open savanna plain with a waterhole, which is frequented by a wide variety of wildlife by day and night.

As part of the greater Kruger National Park, which covers and area of 2.2 million hectares, Kings Camp offers a wealth of bio-diversity. With access to 100 square kilometres of traversing big game abounds, with each day bringing something different whilst exploring the endless fascination of Africa’s wildlife in an open Land Rover.

Nine generously spacious Colonial Suites and two exquisite Honeymoon Suites are luxuriously equipped with air-conditioning, Victorian ball-and-claw bath, indoor and outdoor double shower, fully stocked mini-bar and private verandah. The honeymoon suites enjoy the privacy of their own pools overlooking the bush. And for the ultimate in safari privacy, Waterbuck Private Camp, with its own game viewing vehicle and game ranger, as well as a personal butler and chef, boasts a four-bedroomed Private Villa.

Kings Camp Offers the Ultimate in Deluxe Colonial Accommodation.

Beautifully decorated in dark tones of wood and thatch, off-setting the natural colours of the bush, the nine, generously spacious air-conditioned Suites come complete with all luxurious amenities.

A Victorian ball-and-claw bath, an indoor and double outdoor shower, as well as a private veranda with a hammock overlooking the bush complete this perfect picture.

From the Kitchen

From dining under the stars in the heart of the bush, or in the traditional boma, to fine service dinners in the dining room, or in the garden under a large knobthorn tree, alongside the swimming pool, overlooking the spot lit waterhole.

A perfect end to the perfect safari experience – a private dinner on the verandah of your suite is offered to couples wanting to spend time together in privacy

Lake Masek Tented Camp

Lake Masek Tented Camp is located by the shores of Lake Masek in Ndutu, between the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park and the northwest side of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This unique location is witness to the Wildebeest Migration which takes place from December to April each year. In the area there is resident Big 5 game all year round.The camp offers 20 luxury tents with en suite facilities and is eco-friendly as all the electric power is supplied by solar panels and water is collected during the rainy season. All products used are biodegradable in order to ensure that the environment is kept pristine. Cozy main house with a magnificent lounge and a well furbished library. Fantastic 180 degree views over Lake Masek. Enjoy a relaxing meal in the dining area or on the balcony.

Plantation Lodge

Surrounded by lush gardens and vast coffee plantations just a stone’s throw from the entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Lake Manyara National Park, the Plantation Lodge is an exclusive and luxurious retreat that promises a restful and relaxing safari escape. Featuring stylish and comfortable accommodations, outstanding cuisine, beautiful surroundings and warm and welcoming service, the owner-run lodge is ideally located as a base for exploring the surrounding attractions, which include the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Parks, and the Empakaai and Olmoti Craters.

Well-appointed guest rooms and suites are individually decorated to reflect the culture and heritage of the region while at the same time providing creature comforts and modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Rooms boast chic décor and local Tanzanian arts and crafts, spacious bedrooms with lovely en-suite bathrooms, private verandas with direct access to the garden and breathtaking views. The Garden Cottage has four double rooms and an upstairs lounge with fireplace for larger families, while the exquisite Honeymoon Suite is secluded and private with a cosy fireplace, unique shower and Jacuzzi bath and hidden terrace. Guests can savour the finest local and international cuisine in the restaurant, from aromatic Tanzanian coffee and sumptuous breakfasts in the morning, light lunches at midday to an outstanding multi-course meal featuring the best of local flavours for dinner.

Indulge with pampering massages and spa services from a professional masseuse in the comfort of your room, relax at the large swimming pool at the bottom of the garden and soak up the magnificent panoramic views of the valley below or sip a cocktail at the bar as the sun sinks below the horizon in this African paradise.

The owners of Plantation Lodge have been friends of mine and the Heritage Safari team for over 20 years and there is no doubt you will be warmly welcomed and experience an unforgettable stay at this beautiful lodge.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is part of the Sanctuary Retreats range of discrete, high end camps and lodges. This tented camp nestles high on a flat ridge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, within the national park itself and close to a now famous group of Gorillas, the Rushegura family, lucky guests may have the chance for a gorilla encounter without even leaving Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.The camp is an ideal base for gorilla tracking in Bwindi. Guests can dine under the stars and relax by the roaring campfire. On cooler evenings, the central cottage provides a warm shelter. The eight tents are feature wooden floors and decks, with two comfortable warm queen sized beds in each room. each tent has a huge bathtub that looks straight into the jungle canopy ideal for soaking tired muscles after a day spent observing and meeting gorillas.
A full English and continental breakfast is served before the morning activity.
All meals are à la carte and served in the bar and dining area overlooking the rainforest.
Dinner is four to five courses each evening, one of the favourite dish is – Matoke rolled chicken with creamed spinach and ground nut sauce. (Matoke is the plantain banana in Uganda)

Akiba Kibwe Tented Camp Tanzania

An era almost extinct, the days of heavy canvas hunting camps set for the likes of Roosevelt and Dinesen were almost over, until Photographic Safaris gained acceptance.
Akiba Kibwe Tented Camp is tasteful, extremely comfortable and above all mobile, allowing a complete freedom to follow the movement of the great migratory herds.
Taken from the designs of old, we have modified and improved on the original style of Camps creating what we believe to be the finest mobile camp available.
All tents are en-suite with Queen or twin bedded sleeping arrangements, silver service dining and of course Wildlife Explorer’s renowned well-balanced menus served al Fresco under the African stars or in the candlelit-dining tent. Mobile Tented Camps are where we started and still form the backbone of our operation, regarded by many as being the true essence of safari.

Chada Katavi

Katavi National Park is one of the greatest wildlife experiences of Africa. Miles from anywhere, it has an almost mythical status and, it’s thought, a greater density of mammals than any other Tanzanian reserve .
This is the place for the wildlife connoisseur, and the traveller who thinks the African bush can offer up no more surprises. Happily indulged, watching the elephants head out to water as dusk falls, you feel like one of the last great pioneers; binoculars in your hand, Africa filling your head.
Setting
Under a canopy of acacia and tamarind trees, on a peninsular overlooking the wide Chada Plain.
Accommodation
Six wide spacious safari tents with large shade net windows to let in lots of light and cool breezes. Private bathroom tents are set just behind with traditional safari style bucket showers,eco-flush toilet. Hot and cold water available on demand.
Highlights
Unbelievable game, with vast herds of buffalo roaming the plains; also elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, crocodiles and hippo. Return to the creature comforts of Chada Katavi after an exciting day of adventure and discovery.
Activities
Game drives in open 4WD vehicles, fly camping under the stars, outstanding birding, daily walks, and longer 3-4 day walking safaris taking you further out into the wilder areas of the park.

The Residence

For those seeking serenity and privacy, The Residence Zanzibar offers uncompromising luxury. All 66 villas are luxuriously appointed with contemporary, stylish furniture reminding guests of the island’s African and Omani heritage. Set within 32 hectares of tropical gardens, the villas offer the perfect combination of spaciousness and privacy. Relaxing comes easy on the lounge deck outside, furnished with wicker chairs and daybeds, overlooking a 1.2-metre-deep private swimming pool and soothing garden, beach or ocean views. If you feel like exploring the beautiful gardens and local surroundings, stroll at your leisure or hop on the bicycles that are provided with each of our Zanzibar luxury villas.

Porini Amboseli Camp

Porini Amboseli Camp is located in the Selenkay Conservation Area, a 15,000-acre private game reserve within a vast tract of land owned by the Kisonko clan of the Maasai people. The Conservancy is an important dispersal area for wildlife moving in and out of Amboseli and holds a wide diversity of species. In addition to the better-known big game like elephant, lion, cheetah, giraffe and zebra, there are several less common species such as caracal, African wildcat, civet, gerenuk, lesser kudu and striped hyena.The camp has the advantage to offer game drives in the park as well as in the exclusive Selenkay reserve.

The Camp

The Camp consists of nine spacious tents, sited among shady Acacia Tortilis trees, in a spot once favoured by big game hunters. The camp is small and exclusive, accommodating a maximum of 18 guests. It is set up along the lines of the traditional hunting safari bush camp, so there are no permanent structures like bar or restaurant or swimming pool – this is real camping in the bush, but with much more comfortable bathroom arrangements than were available to the hunters of earlier years! The tents are large and comfortably furnished, each with a double and a single bed, solar-powered electric lights, and en suite bathroom with safari shower, washbasin and flush toilet.
Meals are taken under the shade of an Acacia tree and after dinner we can sit around the campfire and listen to the sounds of the African night. The camp is staffed entirely by members of the local Maasai community.

All transport on this safari is in a specially designed open-sided Landrover 4 wheel drive safari vehicle. There are no minibuses or other tourists or vehicles in the conservancy, allowing guests to enjoy a unique experience compared to traditional mass-tourist lodges and camps. Maasai warriors escort guests on a walk in the conservancy where they can learn about how the various indigenous animals and plants are used by the community and how their way of life is intertwined with their surroundings. Guests are taken to a local Maasai village where they can experience a little of traditional Maasai village life. Sundowners with views of Mt Kilimanjaro and night game drives are all part of the experience at Amboseli Porini.