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In the first place, they must offer something special and unique to the African safari experience, something that travelers could not encounter anywhere else in the world. In this regard, location is crucial, and only properties enjoying choice locations in “safari Africa’s” most exceptional destinations qualify.
Apoka safari lodge – Kidepo
The top safari lodge in northeast Uganda, standing on a rocky ridge overlooking a waterhole in Kidepo Valley National Park.
It’s in super-spacious chalets with canvas walls and private terraces, and there’s a wonderful natural rock swimming pool, as well as a shady thatched dining area with a view over the plains.
Apoka is the perfect base for exploring a remote and relatively little-known park where lions, elephants and buffalo are all likely to be seen on a daily basis while on your Uganda safari in Kidepo Valley National Park.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is the highest lodge in Uganda, perched at an altitude of around 2,100m/6,889ft on a forested ridge close to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s Nkuringo Gate. Eight cozy 80m2/860ft2 guest cottages each include a king-size bed, a spacious lounge completes with plump sofas and roaring log fire, and a stylish modern bathroom.
There’s no better base than Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge for gorilla tracking in Bwindi’s remote southwest, and the views towards the volcanic Virunga, with active Nyiragongo glowing orange after dark, are truly stunning. Luxurious touches include a personal butler, a pampering foot massage after your gorilla trek, and superb cuisine complemented by a selection of imported wines.
Mount Gahinga Lodge
The standout luxury base for exploring Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Mount Gahinga Lodge has a good setting below a trio of tall volcanic peaks belonging to the Virunga range bordering Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Under the same dynamic management since it first opened in 2002, the lodge comprises seven massive cottages that combine local Bafumbira stone architecture with modern comforts and excellent amenities.
Being only five minutes’ walk from the main park entrance, Mount Gahinga Lodge is ideally positioned for gorilla tracking in Mgahinga, as well as other activities such as golden monkey trekking and day hikes to the Virunga peaks.
Mweya Safari Lodge – Queen Elizabeth national park
One of the most famous places to stay in Uganda, Mweya Safari Lodge boasts a commanding cliff-top position on the Mweya Peninsula in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overlooking a stretch of the Kazinga Channel that’s favoured by thirsty buffalo and elephant herds, it offers perhaps the most reliable in-house wildlife viewing of any Uganda safari lodge.
There’s also plentiful birdlife in the gardens, and on a clear day you can see the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori. With 54 rooms, it is not as intimate or exclusive as smaller Uganda safari camps, but the prime location and on-the-ball management ensure it remains a very popular choice on upmarket safaris.
Royal Malewane is an exclusive luxury African safari getaway for those who value privacy, personalized service and the best game viewing in Africa. Situated on a private reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa, this luxury African safari lodge hosts a maximum of 20 guests in the utmost luxury and style. Six suites offer complete seclusion and stunning views, while the Lodge itself has an atmospheric air-conditioned Library, Curio Shop and Dining and Sitting Areas with fantastic outlooks onto the bush.
Two completely private Suites (both sleeping 4) provide an even more exclusive luxury African safari experience, while the self-contained Africa House, a few minutes’ drive from the main Lodge, is the perfect option for families or groups of up to 12. Gym and spa facilities offer the chance for exercise and relaxation between game drives.
Singita Boulders Lodge, Kruger National Park
African-inspired, eco-friendly and sits on the boulder-strewn banks of the Sand River. Located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, it offers marvelous wrap-around views of this game-rich paradise.
The spacious glass-fronted suites are all air-conditioned, with indoor and outdoor showers, private wooden decks and heated plunge pools. Singita offers guests healthy, seasonal food, an extensive wine cellar, a traditional boma, and a library, massage and fitness area.
Angama Mara, Maasai Mara
Set on the lip of the Great Rift Valley, you may well think Angama Mara is suspended somewhere between heaven and earth! The views from Angama Mara are breath-taking and the floor-to-ceiling windows of the spacious suites exploit this wonderfully.
The comfortable interiors are uncluttered, and decorated with handcrafted items that evoke the Maasai culture. Game drives, walking safaris, hot air ballooning or visits to the local Maasai village are on offer, or you can just relax in the peaceful ambience. A family of committed camp managers, safari guides, butlers, chefs and housekeepers find real joy in service to their guests.
Segera Retreat, Laikipia
Segera gives your experience a unique feel, wonderfully comfortable and personal, so superlative, tailored service is the norm of this oasis of opulence set in 50,000 rolling acres of Kenya’s Savannah.
All the spacious suites have private decks equipped with Jacuzzi, sun loungers and swing beds. Segera’s famous kitchen makes dining at the resort a memorable experience. Activities include Sun downers, picnics, al fresco dining or pampering in a wellness centre
Wilderness Bisate Lodge, Volcanoes National Park
The Bisate gives responsible ecotourism and the conservation of Rwanda’s breath-taking natural heritage, as part of their commitment to reforestation and partnering with the community. Bisate is dramatically situated within the amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone. From the top of Bisate property on a clear day, you are able to see a total of 6 volcanoes.
The Bisate Lodge was the first lodge in Rwanda to merge world-class luxury with a unique gorilla trekking experience. Deluxe accommodation is provided in six thatched villas that evoke the charming traditional shape of Rwandan architecture. Spacious verandas maximize the marvelous views. Each splendid villa consists of a bedroom, living room with central fireplace, and divine bathroom. World-class cuisine and a well-stocked wine cellar will make your stay at Bisate even more memorable.
Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Serengeti
Sasakwa Lodge is the perfect choice for families or a group of friends who want to combine an authentic Tanzania Safari with flawless service, simple luxury and conservation. An Edwardian manor house with an airy atmosphere, enjoy panoramic views of the Serengeti plains and a sense of immense stillness.
The lodge sits on top of Sasakwa Hill in the private 350,000-acre Singita Grumeti reserve in the teeming-with-wildlife-Serengeti. Sweeping verandas ensure limitless views. Hillside Suite is the new villa-for-two, double-volume suite with private entrance and kitchen.
The decor combines elegant chandeliers, local artifacts, and antiques with contemporary charm, impeccable service, wholesome, food and fine wine.
The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge combines romance, ageless elegance and utterly breath-taking views from the rim of the planet’s largest caldera. The famous 600-metre deep Ngorongoro Crater harbours a superlatively beautiful wildlife haven. Spectacular year-round game viewing includes antelope, angulates, elephant, buffalo, black rhino, and eland, as well as the world’s highest lion population.
Accommodation is provided in round clay structures that charmingly call the traditional Maasai wattle-and-daub Manyatta, or homesteads, to mind. Inside sheer opulence abounds! Chandeliers, brocaded sofas, and copious mirrors evoke a French château fit for royalty. Impeccable butler service and world-class cuisine confirm the resort’s international reputation for outstanding excellence.
Thorn tree River Lodge, Victoria Falls
Blending a serene riverside location upstream from the fabled Victoria Falls with a strong Eco-preserving ethos, Thorn tree Lodge is one of Zambia’s most famous lodges. It makes a perfect and tranquil base for exploring the area. Built from stone, local timber and reclaimed railway sleepers it blends superbly with its surroundings.
The imaginative design of the lodge maximizes its stunning location on the Zambezi. The blissfully comfortable lounge seamlessly merges with a stylish dining room. A library also provides Wi-Fi connectivity. A communal deck sits right on the river and boasts an infinity pool and sunken boma. Guests also have access to a gym and spa. The spacious riverside suites have both indoor and outdoor lounges, private decks and plunge pools.
Chinzombo, South Luangwa
Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park is one of Africa’s hidden gems, ensuring un-spoilt nature, uncrowded game viewing and exceptional walking safaris. Nestled into this pristine paradise is the luxury tented camp of Chinzombo.
Its six roomy, award-winning luxury safari tents each have a private verandah, pool and soaking tub coupled with sweeping views over the Luangwa River with its teeming bird- and wildlife.
You can have in-room spa treatments, enjoy the library, or sip a drink at the bar. Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared with home-grown produce under the brightest stars you’ve ever seen. Afterwards, you can relax around a fire pit. Game drives, safari walks, and seasonal boat cruises are also on offer to enjoy during a holiday in Zambia.
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp, Okavango Delta
Iconic Chief’s Camp is a magical luxury safari camp situated on Chief’s Island in the Moremi Game Reserve, one of Africa’s loveliest conservation areas. Its diverse habitats include verdant forests, rolling grasslands, water lily-grown wetlands and glittering floodplains.
Visitors are accommodated in spacious bush pavilions with en-suite indoor and outdoor showers. They have their own private viewing decks complete with hammocks. The luxury spa has a resident therapist. Professional safari guides conduct game drives in canopied 4x4s for unrivalled game viewing experiences. Gourmet cuisine, premier wines and world-class personalised service create a memorable Okavango Delta Safari experience
Jao Camp, Okavango Delta
Jao Camp is one of the Delta’s most opulent luxury camps. Situated on a private island concession, with breath-taking scenery, Jao is only accessible by air.
It’s five spacious tented suites and two villas offer complete luxury and are adorned with stunning local artwork and carvings. There are also two plunge pools, a small library, a curio shop, a gym and spa, and a boma for outdoor dining at night. Both villas come with their own private vehicle, experienced guide, butler and chef. A raised hide 20 minutes from camp offers undisturbed wildlife viewing and can even be used for sleep-outs!
Little Kulala, Sossusvlei
Kulala lies in the 27,000-hectare private Kulala Wilderness Reserve in the Namib, the oldest desert on our planet. It offers access to the Sossusvlei salt-and-clay pan and the Namib-Naukluft National Park via a private gate. Guest activities include nature drives and walks, eco-sensitive quad-biking and dune excursions, as well as hot air ballooning.
Little Kulala has 11 air-conditioned and beautifully appointed thatched units or guest suites, each with its own deck, private plunge pool and romantic ‘skybed’ under the stars. Excellent cuisine, unparalleled service, a library, a wine cellar and a craft boutique further ensure your world-class experience.
Zannier Hotels Sonop, Namib Desert
Zannier Hotels Sonop transports guests back to the age of the great explorers with designs reminiscent of safari camps from the 1920’s. The stark landscapes of the Namib Desert contrast with the richly layered décor of this luxurious tented camp, giving this lodge a truly opulent atmosphere.
Zannier Hotels Sonop, which is located on a 5 600-hectare private reserve, is the ideal starting point from which to explore this surprisingly diverse region. On the daily dawn game drives, guests might spot roaming desert animals including oryxes, brown hyenas, rabbits or foxes.
At night, the majestic starlight is a real wonder. The e-bikes and horses allow a perfect exploration of the boundless surroundings before deciding to explore further the magnificent dunes of Sossusvlei. This surreal lodge out-of-the-time aims to please, whether you have never been in Namibia before or you are a seasoned traveler.
