There is a place, accessible only by boat, where all that nature has created, from sheltered coral reefs to protected mangroves, over thousands of years has been preserved by those devoted to its care. A place called Gaya Island Resort at Pulau Gaya. This stunning 5 star accommodation sits on a remote island in Malaysia set apart from the main island where you can truly feel solitude and relax in a laid back environment.
Roho Ya Selous provides a comprehensive and engaging safari experience that utilises the surrounding landscape to its fullest potential. Both land and water excursions await you amid the bounty of Nyerere National Park, offering unspoiled sights of thriving game activity, featuring lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo, including aquatic safari staples such as hippo and crocodile. Your comfortable and airy camp accommodation will fill you with the essence of the bush, featuring fully furnished en-suite stretch canvas tents with all the amenities one could hope for, including a choice of double or twin beds, an evening breeze cooling system and complimentary WIFI. Treat your tastebuds to a diverse variety of sumptuous bush cuisine, with three-meals served throughout the day and a host of light bites served in-between, including bottomless beverages served during your stay. Come and experience safari as you have never done before.
The Datai Langkawi is a luxurious destination resort nestling in the heart of a 10-million-year-old rainforest, set against a backdrop of primordial mountains. It opened in 1993, overlooking the Andaman Sea and the white-sand beach of Datai Bay. Home to a wealth of wildlife, it offers each guest a magical escape, a crafted experience and connection with nature. Designed by the visionary architect Kerry Hill and interior designer Didier Lefort, it is the most awarded resort hotel in Southeast Asia. Lefort has led the refurbishment to make the most of the striking natural surroundings. Flag-bearers for the art of Malaysian hospitality, the resort’s team believes that luxury is defined by bespoke service that comes from the heart.
Bomani Tented Lodge lies just a 5-minute drive from the Hwange National Park, allowing safari-goers easy access through the lodge’s private gate. The lodge is located within its own private reserve, meaning that guests can enjoy incredible wildlife sightings from the comfort of the Bomani’s grand viewing platform which overlooks the Bomani Pan, where elephants often gather to drink and bathe in the pleasant water. The camp is small and intimate, consisting of just 11 tented accommodations and suites. This allows guests to delight in a personal and exclusive safari experience in the heart of the African bush, surrounded by unspoilt views and a peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy a range of fun activities such as a visit to the local village on horseback, exciting game drives and observing candid wildlife from one of the lodge’s hides. End the day with a sundowner as the sky fills with burning colours and the plains surrounding the Ngamo Forest Area are bathed in an orange glow.
Rubondo Island Camp is the only lodge on Rubondo Island, offering guests an exclusive opportunity to stay within the largest island national park in Africa. Rubondo’s eight luxury chalets are positioned along the shores of Lake Victoria, where guests can admire the sweeping views of the tranquil water and lush surrounding forests from the moment they awaken, until the sun slips away at dusk. Rubondo Island is home to a crucial chimpanzee rehabilitation project which was launched in the 1960s. Guests are able to get involved in this unique project and learn about its history, as well as embark on treks into the vast forests and see the resident chimpanzees for themselves. Rubondo Island is largely covered in pristine greenery, with three-quarters of the island covered in forest. This provides an excellent habitat for the many exotic birds (including egrets, cormorants, pied kingfishers, grey parrots, and African darters) and butterflies who rest within the trees. Guests may also encounter wild elephants on land, or lounging hippos and crocodiles in the lake’s waters. This private and remote camp offers an incredible chance to encounter all kinds of creatures in a peaceful and unspoilt setting.
The Highlands is a unique camp, set among the treetops of a forest on the outskirts of the Olmoti Crater. The domed tents peer out over treetops, offering guests stunning views of the natural landscape where the remnants of collapsed volcanos lay scattered across the horizon. This World Heritage Site is home to an abundance of wildlife including lions, elephants and giraffes, and the camp’s location makes it the ideal spot for enjoying game drives to both the Ngorongoro Crater and Empakaai Crater. Guests at The Highlands can enjoy an authentic safari experience, surrounded by rich wildlife and within reach of local Masaai villages where you can learn about the culture and heritage of the land and its people.
Chundu Island is an exquisite paradise which lies 21 kilometres upstream from Zimbabwe’s extraordinary Victoria Falls, the largest curtain of falling water in the world. The island measures 1.4 kilometres in length and is positioned on the Zambezi River, meaning that it is only accessible by boat. From Chundu Island, guests can enjoy stunning views of the Zambezi River, as well as quick and easy access to Zambezi National Park. The camp consists of eight spacious palm-thatched suites with private decks that offer river views.
The area is ideal for bird watching enthusiasts, with over 400 species of birdlife that congregate within Zambezi National Park and by the river. Guests can admire the sweeping views of floodplains, marshlands, verdant wetlands and grasslands, as well as the island’s seasonal beach. With plenty of activities available including river cruises, canoeing, walks, fishing and game drives, guests can enjoy a rich and exciting safari experience in a tranquil and private setting.
The Ultimate migration safari experience awaits you here at Sayari Camp, situated amid one of the most consistent game sighting locations in all the Serengeti. Sayari Camp is perfectly situated to view the Mara River crossings of the Great Migration, in which thousands of zebra and wildebeest dare the arduous river crossing. Embark from camp in the company of experience guides, familiar with the land and wildlife for a variety of thrilling safari activities such as 4×4 game drives, bush walks, hot-air balloon excursions, bird watching adventures, cultural tours and an in-camp micro-brewery and health spa experience. Here, you can expect the finest of bush dining, with sumptuous meals prepared freshly each day from the freshest produce locally available, comprising three meals throughout the day and a lavish three-course meal in the evening.
Hamerkop house by Lemala is a delightful 3 bedroomed house on a private wildlife estate Kiligolf situated half way between Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha. A wonderful property to start or finish your safari and is perfect for couples, families or groups travelling together as each room is ensuite, with a private deck, inside and outside shower area and a spacious lounge / libarary. The House can be taken on private or exclusive use basis and can be booked on bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all inclusive basis. The Villa has easy access to Tanzania’s only championship golf course and a private airstrip to fly to all of Northern Tanzania. Offering complimentary Wi-Fi and private chefs to produce everything from delicious breakfasts to refreshing lunches, afternoon teas and sundowner cocktails to be enjoyed around the swimming pool or you can take walk to No 16 and enjoy spectacular sundowners with Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro as your back drop.
Zambezi Sands River Camp is situated in the Zambezi National Park on the banks of the Zambezi River, upstream from the Victoria Falls. The camp has ten tastefully-appointed Bedouin-style tents, adding to the unique flavour of the camp. All are built on raised platforms with exceptional river views. Each tent features a lounge, bathroom, outdoor shower and private plunge pool. The main camp area includes a dining room, lounge and bar. There is a shaded outdoor deck for enjoying alfresco dining with a view of the river. Elephant can be found loitering on the mainland or in the river, while hippo, waterbuck and bushbuck frequent the reed banks and islands. Birdlife is prolific – African finfoot, African skimmer, pratincoles and Pel’s fishing owl all occur here. Zambezi Sands provides a wealth of opportunities for drives and walks with experienced guides, while the Zambezi River itself invites exploration by inflatable canoe or motorised launch.