Reserve

Ol Jogi

Ol Jogi has been family owned for over 40 years and is located in its own private 58,000 acre conservancy. Guests of Ol Jogi will have exclusive use of the whole conservancy allowing for unique opportunities not offered anywhere else. The house is nestled against a rock outcrop and it is surrounded by luscious grasslands, dense forest and a glistening lake. This diverse landscape in the Laikipia District of Kenya helps to preserve the Eastern Black Rhino, Grevy’s Zebra, and is also home to packs of African wild dogs. With 11 individual and eccentrically designed and decorated bedrooms, Ol Jogi is perfect for families or large groups of friends. With friendly, welcoming staff and a private chef, the only worry guests will have is how they’re going to spend their time; on a game drive, bush walk or exploring on horseback.

Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp

Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp is situated in a private 7608-acre conservancy which borders the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti. Owned and managed by the Cottar family, the camp is luxurious with 1920s touches of glamour, yet still feels like an authentic safari camp. Warmly lit ‘mess areas’ offer the perfect place for guests to enjoy a drink or meal with the other guests and form new friendships through your shared safari experience.
The camp only accommodates 28 guests when at capacity, add on to this the location in a private conservancy and you have a camp which is intimate and exclusive. The tents come complete with large, comfortable beds, vintage furniture, and their own private veranda where guests can spend the evening relaxing and marvelling at the pristine nature and rolling hills rising from the horizon. Explore the Cottar’s conservancy on a game drive or on foot keep[ing your eyes peeled for lions, hyenas, elephants, giraffes and cheetah.

Governors’ Camp

Governors’ Camp is a Silver Eco award-winning and pristinely located camp in the heart of the Maasai Mara. The nearby waters of the Mara River flourish with animals and birds, and game graze freely around the camp. bringing the essence of the Mara right to the doorstep. Despite all the comforts of a luxury hotel, Governors’ Camp shelters its visitors entirely under canvas for that authentic safari feel, with views ranging from the Mara River to the Mara plains. This Camp was created in 1972 and was the first permanent tented camp in the Maasai Mara, paving the path that many others would later follow. Though the Governors Camp Collection has expanded greatly over the last 40 years, Governors’ Camp is still one of Africa’s very best and was listed in Travel+Leisure as one of the top 10 safari lodges in Africa for 2020. All the camps in the Collection have been pioneering in the travel industry to develop sustainable eco-tourism and wildlife conservation through close work with the local communities.

Sirikoi Lodge

Sirikoi Lodge offers guests a luxurious and authentic safari experience. The small and exclusive lodge is positioned beside the Sirikoi stream, and offers stunning views from the heart of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The private conservancy spans 62,000 acres and is home to a number of endangered creatures, offering guests the rare chance to see both black and white rhino, reticulated giraffe and Grevy zebra. Sirikoi Lodge is located between dry arid plains and the lush green base of Mount Kenya, showcasing Kenya’s diverse landscape. Sirikoi consists of 4 luxury tented rooms, as well as the Sirikoi Cottage and Sirikoi House. The accommodations are scattered amongst acacia trees, resting on lush green lawns with waterside views and are designed to give guests a comfortable stay. Watch animals gather at the large natural waterhole and view incredible game from the comfort of your own bedroom.

andBeyond Bateleur Camp

andBeyond Bateleur Camp is a luxurious safari accommodation made up of two camps, each with just 9 tented rooms. Guests will be able to enjoy a lavish safari experience from the comfort of a spacious safari tent with a double bed and en-suite bathroom. Each tent in this private camp is served by a personal butler to ensure that all of your desires are met. The camp rests amongst the forest trees that lie along the foot of the Oloololo escarpment which forms the Northwest boundary of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The tents are positioned on raised hardwood decks and their verandahs overlook the reserve, which guests will be able to explore during game drives and guided walks. Enjoy the picturesque landscape where the final scene of ‘Out of Africa’ was filmed, and experience the incredible wildlife of the Maasai Mara.

Sanctuary Olonana Camp

Sanctuary Olonana is an opulent riverside safari lodge in the heart of the Maasai Mara. With 14 glass-sided suites and the newly opened Geoffrey Kent Suite, this destination has the perfect balance between a sense of community between travellers and seclusion with ample peace and quiet. Every experience on this safari has been specially tailored to reflect and immerse you in the countless wonders offered by the Mara, from game drives and hot air balloon rides to Maasai village visits and meeting local schoolchildren. Sanctuary Olonana has committed itself to a sustainable ethos and is a shining example of eco-tourism with its light ‘footprint’ on the environment.

Tswalu Tarkuni

Located in the pristine wilderness of Tswalu Game Reserve lies Tswalu Tarkuni, a unique and rustic safari homestead. With only five rooms this property can only accommodate 10 people when full, allowing guests an exclusive and private stay. The rooms are elegant and chic, with ensuite bathrooms and spacious private patio areas. Guests can spend their days exploring the wilderness, on an exciting game drive, an immersive guided walk, or on horseback. For a relaxing day spent at the homestead, guests can enjoy a dip in the swimming pool’s sparkling waters, or head to the spa for a revitalising massage inspired by nature. Meals are created by a talented chef and can be served around the boma, underneath the wide starry sky with a glass of fine South African wine.

andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge

Resting within the Ngala Private Game Reserve, andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge offers guests an unforgettable experience, bordering the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Guests can enjoy a thrilling stay in one of the world’s largest game reserves, where extraordinary animals including the Big 5 and several large prides of big cats can be found. Ngala, which means lion in the local language Shangaan, is also home to a couple of the incredibly rare white lions.
 
Ngala Safari Lodge enjoys a peaceful and secluded location, under a canopy of dense mopane and tamboti trees, offering some pleasant shade to visitors as they view the passing game from the comfort of their private verandahs. Each of the luxurious thatched cottages features floor to ceiling windows, that allows for stunning landscape views, and the lodge’s swimming pool and sundeck area overlooks a picturesque woodland where some of Kruger National Park’s incredible 500 bird species can be sighted.

andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge

Carved into the rocky mountainside, andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge sits in sheer seclusion, suspended over the magnificent valley below. Six stone and adobe suites burrow into the heart of the cliffside, with solid wooden shutters and doors opening out onto a private viewing deck and plunge pool balanced on the very edge of a breathtaking precipice. Boasting spacious ensuite bathrooms, the suites also feature outdoor showers, providing some of the most scenic al fresco bathing on the African continent. The lodge’s comfortable sitting areas offer the perfect vantage point for viewing the abundant birdlife in the surrounding trees and the wildlife roaming the bush below.

andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

Fringing the reserve’s wildlife-rich wetland system, along the edge of a rare sand forest, the vibrant and intimate andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge offers a tranquil oasis in the middle of flourishing wilderness. This charming lodge features just six thatched suites to ensure exclusivity. Phinda Vlei’s is inspired by the elegant, turn of the century, plantation-style homesteads of KwaZulu-Natal’s sugarcane and pineapple barons. Each air conditioned suite features a spacious room, luxurious ensuite bathroom, and dressing room. The ensuite bathroom provides a sense of old world luxury, while the suite’s interiors showcase a mix of curated antiques and collectables. Guests can also take advantage of a private lap pool and game viewing deck that overlooks a grassy meadow, where they can observe antelope grazing nearby, as well as a variety of birdlife. Unwind in the beautiful surrounds of the main guest area, which also includes a handsome library, and a welcoming fire pit setting – perfect for pre-dinner drinks! Mealtimes are a delightful affair, with a variety of settings to indulge in the lodge’s delectable menus; one of which is a spacious, all-weather deck that allows for al fresco dining with spectacular views of the surrounding wetland.

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