Art and architecture are highlights of the Xandari experience in Costa Rica. The Xandari Plantation Resort is nestled on a 40-acre plantation, surrounded by lush gardens, with terraces facing spectacular views of Costa Rica’s majestic Central Valley day and night. Here, the main aim is to diminish the environmental impact of all hotel operations and to protect the invaluable natural resources of the area.
The Ngoma Safari Lodge rests in the Chobe Forest Reserve, overlooking the powerful Chobe River and floodplains, and is just 3km away from the Chobe National Park. The lodge was constructed out of local materials and has been designed to blend into the surrounding natural landscape. This private sanctuary offers stunning panoramic views of Botswana’s wildlife from a luxurious setting. The Ngoma Safari Lodge’s communal areas consist of a lounge, dining room, bar and plunge pool. Each comfortable and spacious suite faces the river, guaranteeing a beautiful backdrop to your stay, and also comes with a bath, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private outdoor living area with a “refresh and relax pool”.
Perched on a clifftop that overlooks the beautiful waters of the Boteti River, Meno a Kwena is a classically styled camp that offers guests an authentic safari experience. Meno a Kwenda overlooks the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, providing guests with views of the scores of migrating zebras who live here for most of the year, as well as the sweeping savannah and one of the largest salt pans in the world. Each of the camp’s 10 safari tents has a private verandah with a river view, meaning guests can watch tens of thousands of zebra, as well as herds of elephant and wildebeest, from the comfort of their own room.
Leroo La Tau is a luxury safari camp that rests on the Western bank of the Boteti River. The camp features 12 chalets that overlook the sweeping savannah plains of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The elevated position of the chalets offer guests a magnificent view of the river, salt pan and the thousands of animals within it. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is home to the second-largest migration of zebras in Africa, with over 30,000 of the striped creatures. The dense populations of zebra and wildebeest also attract large numbers of predators, giving guests an incredible game viewing opportunity from the comfort of their own rooms.
The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group. It is one of only three IS0-accredited hotels in Zimbabwe. The Edwardian-style five-star hotel combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.
Bayete Guest Lodge has 30 rooms, surrounded by a lush tropical gardens which create an oasis in the heart of the quiet Victoria Falls residential area. Bayete offers comfortable and affordable accommodation, just 2.6 km away from the Victoria Falls Centre and 22 km from the airport. Deluxe and Executive rooms are available, as well as a honeymoon suite and a family cottage. The uniqueness of all of the different rooms makes Bayete suitable for couples, friends, families and corporate guests. Central to the lodge is the large tear drop pool which is hugged by the Caldecott Boma and Ngwezi Tavern, where guests are welcome to relax and enjoy. A full English breakfast is served to guests in the Caldecott Boma every day. Lunch and dinner are also available on special request and are delicious home cooked meals. BBQ’s are available for group bookings or by special request.
In a private 10,000-hectare concession within Hwange National Park, Verney’s Camp offers guests an exclusive safari experience in the heart of Zimbabwe’s wilderness. Resting on a large floodplain guarded by a wall of teak forest, Verney’s Camp has sweeping views of the surrounding landscape and overlooks the waterhole where an abundance of wildlife congregates. Marvel at the sight of Hwange’s elephants cooling off in the water from the comfort of the camp’s luxury tents. Enjoy prime game viewing, birdwatching, or exploring on this authentic safari stay, secluded within the sprawling park and surrounded by wildlife.
Chobe Game Lodge is a luxurious and eco-centric, five-star, safari lodge that has been fully Ecotourism certified. The Chobe Game Lodge is the only structure to have been built inside the world-renowned Chobe National Park, giving guests a completely unique experience. Enjoy a peaceful and secluded stay in one of their 44 guest rooms designed for comfort with air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. The lodge looks over the mighty Chobe River, and from the viewing decks and boardwalk that links the property together, guests will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the Chobe National Park and the incredible wildlife that lives within it.
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.
Bakwena Lodge is an intimate, privately owned eco-lodge on the banks of the Chobe River which was transformed from a barren and lifeless football pitch to a sanctuary for guests and wildlife alike. Bakwena has 10 River View Chalets, which all face out over the mighty Chobe River, and 5 Treetop Chalets that stand 3 metres above the ground to provide extraordinary views of the treetop canopy. Each chalet complements the environment they have been built in, working with nature to give guests a comfortable stay. Sit back on your private deck and enjoy the stunning landscape and vast range of birds species from the comfort of your own luxurious chalet.