Reserve

Ivory Lodge

A small intimate lodge featuring 7 luxurious tree houses and 2 Presidential Elephant Suites set on elevated platforms amongst the indigenous flora of Hwange Game Park. Deep in the mystical teak forests of Hwange is this unobtrusive camp, bathed in the tales of pioneering hunters and explorers such as Fredrick Courtney Selous. Lumbering giants drift around your stilted platforms , their tusks glinting in salute to the sanctuary of shade offered up by these massive trees. This is Ivory Lodge, a place of elephants. It is here that great herds of elephants are found, sometimes over 100 strong. Hwange is renowned for its huge Elephants, big old bulls with magnificent tusks. It is also here that the famous Presidential Herd drinks, these elephants’ home-range is amongst the dense feeding areas of the Sikumi Vlei and where they find refuge from the scorching heat at Ivory’s water hole.

Kwando Tau Pan Camp

Kwando Tau Pan Camp is the first semi-permanent camp within the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, a vast landscape of sand ridges and dry plains. The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is over 50,000km square and is home to a wide range of wildlife including the long-horned oryx, the desert-adapted springbok, jackals, brown hyena, ostrich and herds of wildebeest. Kwando Tau Pan Camp consists of 9 suites that overlook the Tau Pan, or lion pan in Setswana, a large salt pan that is often visited by prides of regal black-eared Kalahari lions. The cheeky felines also tend to visit the camp’s family room as well. Visit the sleep out bed and lie under the sparkling night sky, surrounded by the Central Kalahari Game Reserve’s rich wildlife.

Ruckomechi Camp

Located in the legendary Mana Pools National Park, Ruckomechi enjoys incredible views across the Zambezi to the towering escarpment on the Zambian side of the river. Albida trees provide both shade and seed pods that are beloved of elephants, meaning that these charismatic creatures are never far away. Guest accommodation consists of ten spacious en-suite tented units, including two family units, and open 4×4 vehicles, motorised pontoon boats, canoes and good old safari boots facilitate the wildlife viewing. The camp even features a secluded outdoor bath for a luxurious sensory experience. Ruckomechi is open throughout the dry (winter) season.

Deception Valley Lodge

Deception Valley Lodge is located in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana, not far from the famous Okavango Delta. A passion to protect the surrounding environment runs through the lodge and the experiences guests will receive. The lodge is unique; it offers the rare opportunity to explore the outstanding local area with bushmen guides of the San peoples, who are direct descendants of one of the oldest cultures in Africa. Have an enjoyable, homely stay and make lasting memories at this individual destination which overlooks the waterhole. The area was once home to the San Bushmen and boasts lots of different game species; the location offers breathtaking endless horizons, the soft afternoon colours creating a feeling of paradise.

Trapp Family Lodge

The Trapp Family Lodge benefits from being the nearest hotel to the famous Monteverde Cloud forest Reserve, whilst also offering excellent quality service. Comfort and genuine family hospitality, in the middle of the charming cloudforest, makes The Trapp Family Hotel a great choice for an unforgettable holiday. Surrounded by a paradise of flora and fauna, you will be able to enjoy Monteverde’s incomparable beauty and the plentiful activities which surround you.

Ceylon Tea Trails

In the midst’s of a working tea farm, a stay at the Ceylon Tea Trails is like no other. Made up of five luxurious colonial-era tea planters’ bungalows, connected by walking trails through stunning Ceylon tea gardens, this escape is unparalleled in beauty and service. Each bungalow is unique and offers guests the feeling of a private house, from which they can unwind, relax and explore the culture and traditions of the tea country. With a butler service and private chef, as well as an infinity pool and Jacuzzi, guests have the opportunity to perfectly balance exploration of the natural surroundings with seclusion and relaxation in privacy.

Canyon Lodge

A gem in the rugged environment, Canyon Lodge is a fusion of farmhouse flavour and natural splendour. Walkways lead to 30 natural stone chalets nestled amongst granite boulders. Celebrate dawn amongst the quiver trees and the aweinspiring adventure of life from the rim of the Fish River Canyon.

The Kandy House

This boutique hotel is an ancestral manor house dating back to 1804. Because of its careful restoration this hotel is steeped in rich history at every turn and each bedroom, of which there are only nine, is full to the brim with colour and elegance. Ideal for a honeymoon, guests can enjoy cocktails in the plush garden, or dip in the infinity pool landscaped into the hillside, all while listening to the birdsong in the trees above. Treat yourself to a massage and devour skilfully prepared traditional Sri Lankan dishes or international cuisine. In the serenity of the Sri Lankan hill country, you will find the historical walls of The Kandy House and the luxury waiting inside.

Ongava Lodge

The well-established Ongava Lodge is situated in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Placed as it is close to the top of a hill in the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana range, the vantage point is beautiful and overlooks a well-frequented waterhole and the plains beyond.
Ongava Lodge offers luxury accommodation in 14 rock-and-thatch en-suite chalets. There are impressive views over the camp’s waterhole from the main lounge and dining areas and there is also an inviting pool to cool off in the heat of the day. Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch or on the dining deck under the stars.
Activities include game drives into Etosha, spending time in the camp hide, and nature drives and walks on the reserve. Ongava has resident white and black rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.

Set on a hill with a beautiful vantage point overlooking miles of African scenery, 30 000-hectare private reserve with convenient access into Etosha National Park
Well-placed hide to look onto the productive waterhole near camp
Monitoring the black-faced impala, and reserve has high densities of big game including lion, white and black rhino and plains game

Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp

The Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp is situated within the Okonjima Nature Reserve, a region home to some of the world’s most endangered and threatened species. This reserve encompasses a vast span of open wildlife and animals roaming freely across their natural habitat. Thanks to the vital work being done by the AfriCat foundation here, incredible animals such as pangolins, leopards, hyenas and bird life can be monitored and researched to gain a better understanding of their natural patterns, improving their chance of survival as a species. Guests at the camp are actively encouraged to visit and learn about such research, even having the opportunity to take part in guided bush walks and game drives to observe these animals up-close with professionals. The property itself allows guests to immerse within their surroundings, offering unobstructed views of the spectacular wilderness. Guests can indulge in simple pleasures, such as the peaceful atmosphere of the African bush, spotting wildlife at the watering holes situated by each accommodation, or enjoying the flavoursome food and welcoming hospitality. Additionally, indoor and outdoor fireplaces are available for socialising and evenings spent unwinding. Okonjima also offers a number of activities to guests and day visitors, from hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, fitness retreats and much more. Okonjima is on a mission to try and ensure a future for the large carnivores of Namibia. Witness some of the projects such as the Cheetah Rehabilitation Project at work, during your stay whilst taking in the beautiful surroundings.

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