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Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Accommodation, Luxury, Namibia|

This lodge is situated in over 2,000 km² of private reserve, where various activities are possible, including the possibility of a day excursion to the Sossusvlei dunes. The lodge is built into the edge of the rugged Nubib Mountains, and overlooks a vast sandy plain, often sparsely inhabited with springbok,...

Zarafa Camp

Accommodation, Luxury|

Zarafa Camp is set on wooden decks overlooking the wide savannas and floodplains of the Zibadianja lagoon, in the Linyanti area of northern Botswana. Zarafa camp is named after a young giraffe who appeared at the port of Marseilles in 1826, as a gift from the Viceroy of Egypt to...

Sabora Tented Camp

Accommodation, Luxury|

Sabora is a delightful colonial style luxury tented camp overlooking a vast plain in the Grumeti Reserves concession of the western Serengeti. In the dining tent delicious repasts are served on silver platters accompanied by fine wines. The lounge and bar are perfect places to sip a cocktail and gaze...

Marques de Riscal

Accommodation, Luxury|

This is an outstanding architectural creation set in the Marques de Riscal winery, on the outskirts of the Renaissance town of Elciego, in the heart of the Riojan wine region. The setting alone is spectacular, as it is sandwiched between this picturesque town and vineyards, which continue to the Ebro...

Okonjima Bush Suite

Accommodation, Luxury|

Okonjima is a luxury lodge and the home to The AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores, especially cheetahs and leopards. A visit to Okonjima will give you an opportunity to witness some of AfriCat's work. There are four separate lodges at Okonjima. Our...

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Accommodation, Luxury, Tanzania|

Nestled on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, this luxurious lodge offers outstanding views of the 180km² (100 miles²) caldera below. It is one of the finest lodges in Tanzania, and is undoubtedly the most luxurious lodge in the vicinity of Ngorongoro Crater. The design of the lodge, with its curved...

Mombo Camp

Accommodation, Luxury|

Mombo and Little Mombo Camps are situated on the edge of Chief’s Island in the Okavango Delta. These adjoining camps are built in and around the shade of some large mangosteen, ebony and fig trees, overlooking a floodplain teeming with wildlife. Each camp has its own main living and dining...

Little Kulala Lodge

Accommodation, Luxury|

This is one of the most stylish lodges in Namibia's extraordinary Sossusvlei area, which has the added advantage of being close to the towering sand dunes. The acclaimed desert retreat has climate-controlled villas and an elegant entertainment area that includes al fresco fine dining as a highlight. The 11 thatched...

Lebombo Lodge

Accommodation, Luxury|

Lebombo is an architecturally stunning lodge overlooking the N’wanetsi River, in a remote eastern corner of Kruger National Park. The lodge has fifteen steel, glass and stone suites built right into the edge of the gorge. Aside from basking in the luxury, and enjoying gourmet meals, a smorgasbord of activities...

Faru Faru Lodge

Accommodation, Luxury|

Faru Faru is one of the three most luxurious lodges in Tanzania. The other two, Sabora and Sasakwa, are on the same property. The lodge is nestled in a valley in a secluded corner of the Grumeti Reserves concession, overlooking a waterhole where wildlife congregates as the day heats up....

Hotel Arcé

Accommodation, Boutique|

This picturesque hotel is situated on the banks of the Nive River, in the heart of the French Basque country. It is the home of master chef Pascal and his attentive and efficient wife (the manageress) Christine Arcé. \The surroundings could hardly be more idyllic, with the sound of the...

Hotel Zubieta

Accommodation, Boutique|

The charming Hotel Zubieta lies on the outskirts of the old fishing port of Lekeitio in the heart of the Basque country. It is within walking distance of this ancient whaling port, also known for the unusual 15th century gothic church of Santa Maria. The building was once the stables...

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