Wilderness safaris collection offer vast, remote and untamed, and represent true wilderness in east and southern Africa as the leading conservation and hospitality facilities.
Linkwasha Camp in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park known for its prolific population of lion and large herds of elephant. Wide open savannah, teak forests and acacia woodland are a stunning backdrop to superb game-viewing on day and night drives and exciting walking safaris.
The eight en-suite tents and one family tent are arranged with plenty of privacy among trees looking out over the waterhole, so that guests can watch elephant drinking and bathing even from the comfort of their beds. Sliding glass doors open onto a private deck, and open plan bedroom, lounge and bathroom all have amazing views.
With understated contemporary style in neutral earth colours, the emphasis is on comfort and convenience, with a ceiling fan positioned within the mosquito net canopy over the bed, high ceilings for airflow, a small bar-fridge and tea and coffee facilities to hand. Then there is an additional outdoor shower for the unforgettable experience of showering under the stars in the middle of nature.
Ruckomechi Camp in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe open from April to November. Its luxury tented suites overlook the wide Zambezi River where elephant and buffalo herds congregate on the river edge and the rare wild dog is often seen.
Away from the well-trodden safari routes, Mana Pools is a completely un-spoilt park where canoe and boat safaris as well as game drives discover abundant wild life and birdlife. Lounge beside the swimming pool or on the star-gazing deck to absorb the sights and sounds of untamed Africa.
Combine rustic charm and sophisticated style to blend into the landscape and soft sensual fabrics for reassuring comfort and cocooning. The big bed, made up in fine linen, looks out over a private deck to the river, and solar powered lighting gives a gentle glow in the evening as you soak in the en-suite bathroom gazing out at moonlight reflected in the water and listening to hippos laugh. Solar showers, both indoors and out, and flush toilet complete the ensuite facilities.
Elephants and hippos wander at will through camp but there is so much more to be seen with the experienced and enthusiastic guides, whether tracking wild dogs, or leopards, or taking to the river to get close to hippos, elephant and a vibrant array of birds. Night drives seek out the nocturnal animals such as civet and bush babies.
Shumba camp in Zambia is secluded and shaded by tall trees and offers six twin tents, with a twin guide tent located nearby. The spacious Meru-style tents are all en-suite, and guests are treated to both in- and outdoor showers. The tents are all raised on platforms to make the most of the spectacular views and the camp is totally geared towards providing an all-encompassing natural experience.
While guests have the option to view a variety of antelope as well as hippo from the comfort of their tents or from the camp’s main deck (which is shaded by generous fig trees), a great emphasis is placed on guiding at Shumba.
All meals are memorable and the cozy boma is a special treat where guests can sample the very best of local Zambian cooking, in front of a roaring fire. The dedicated dining and bar area is elevated, ensuring that every possible vista from sunrise to sunset gives guests a bird’s eye view of the plains.
Toka Leya Camp in the heart of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park consisting of 12 spacious safari-style tents – of which nine are twin/double suites, and three are family units. Each en-suite tented chalet at Toka Leya is accessed from the main lodge via wooden walkways, and is set on an elevated wooden deck near the river.
Large glass sliding doors allow guests to lounge in bed while watching the mesmerizing natural surroundings, and each unit boasts mosquito netting, air-conditioning, a lounge area as well as well-appointed bathrooms which include wonderful and private outdoor showers.
The family tents are similar to the twin/double tents but also offer an additional bedroom with twin four-poster beds. The family tents are exactly the same as the twin/double tents, but they have an extra bedroom at the back of the tent. A big plus for children is the outdoor pizza oven in the lounge area, which adds a considerable list of additions to an already sumptuous line-up of freshly prepared meals.
Little Mombo has three safari units that accommodate a maximum of six guests. Each of the three units is fully equipped with every luxury you may need, including huge four poster beds, en suite bathrooms, outside showers and private salas for siestas midday siestas.
You will be able to enjoy all the comfort of shared camp facilities, while still getting the benefit of privacy and intimate accommodation with three beautifully furnished safari suites. Each suite is fully equipped with facilities such as four-poster beds, shower, flush toilet and basin, with an additional outdoor shower and even a private sala. It’s a perfect option for honeymooners or small groups of friends wanting the exclusive use since its small.
With Mombo camp, you experience some of the most luxurious hospitality Botswana has to offer. Living amongst the wildlife begins when you stand on your private veranda to take in the spectacular views of the surrounding plains. The levels of comfort on offer at this camp is overwhelming.
All of these features make this camp the ideal base from which to explore the rich natural diversity which surrounds it with just nine spacious raised safari tents. Each suite includes facilities such as en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, as well as private splash pool. Facilities within the camp include comfortable lounge areas, dining and lounge place an outdoor boma.
Kings pool with nine private tented and thatched suites, guests are guaranteed the ultimate in privacy at this luxury waterside retreat in the Botswana wilds. Each of the suites at Kings Pool Camp has a spacious bedroom area, lounge, private plunge pool and open-air sala perfect for afternoon naps. The bathrooms are fitted with outdoor showers too, for alfresco or starlit showers.
Overlooking the Linyati river, wildlife spotting is a realistic all-day experience and you will relish watching game, hippo and elephant that call the reserve home from the comfort of their suites and the raised dining, lounge and bar area. The open-air kgotla is a fitting space for memorable meals under the African night sky.
Abu Camp offers luxurious safari accommodation in the heart of the spectacular Okavango Delta. with just six accommodation units, the focus stays on providing a more intimate safari camp with a maximum of 12 guests allowed at Abu Camp.
Each safari suite is fully equipped with en-suite bathrooms, distinctive furnishings, comfortable beds and private viewing decks. Facilities at the lodge meanwhile include a comfortable lounge, dining area, bar, camp fire, secluded plunge pool and interlinked paths that join each suite with the main lodge
Aside from the resident elephant troop, a number of wildlife and bird species can be seen around the Okavango area, including hippo, antelope and hundreds of birds.
Jao Camp provides the perfect base from which you can explore the lush waterways of the beautiful Okavango Delta in Botswana. From its location in a private area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve, the camp has everything you could ever need in a luxury safari camp beautifully appointed tents, a host of facilities within the camp, delicious cuisine served under the African stars and plenty to see and do on each day of your Botswana safari experience.
It comprises eight safari tents, with a maximum of 16 guests. Each tent is fully equipped with facilities such as en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, comfortable beds, plus a sala to make the most of the game viewing opportunities. You will enjoy daily activities such as morning and evening game drives, bush walks, birding, relaxing and plenty of other pursuits.
Duma Tau Camp situated in the shade of a grove of mangosteen trees overlooking a lagoon that doubles as a hippo playground. Consists just ten luxury thatch and canvas tents, raised on wooden platforms to make the most of the views and animal sightings in this remote, wildlife rich area of Botswana.
Enjoy day or night game drives or take to the water on a guided paddle through the Savute channel where elephant gather to quench their thirst. Keen walkers will also enjoy the opportunity to explore the area on foot and discover fascinating information from their guide.
After a day’s activities, guests return to camp and freshen up for evenings punctuated with fascinating stories from their hosts and the promise of superb food and wine – made all the more pleasurable.
Little Vumbura is a luxurious camp that includes just six safari tents. From the camp, you will be able to explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta by power boat, or for a more sedate experience, by mokoro as you take in the spectacular scenery.
Game drives also help to maximize your African safari experience as you explore one of the most densely populated wildlife regions in the world.
The tented camp includes small, intimate safari camp comprising of just six tents, sleeping a maximum of 12 guests. Each tent is fully equipped with every luxury, from comfortable beds to en-suite bathrooms, fans and more. Facilities within the camp itself include a reading area that is designed to maximize viewing potential, dining area, pub and living area, and a swimming pool.
Chitabe Lediba is perfectly positioned in the Okavango Delta, bordering the world-renowned Moremi Wildlife Reserve. The camp includes just five East African safari tents that are fully equipped with every amenity you may require, including en-suite bathrooms.
Facilities within the camp itself are every bit as inviting, with a swimming pool and deck area that offers the perfect vantage point to relax and unwind with an ice-cold drink and a pair of binoculars to spot the myriad birds that flock to the area. It’s perfectly suited to honeymooners, holidaymakers or groups of friends.
Chitabe Camp is situated next to the renowned Moremi Wildlife Reserve. A huge variety of natural habitats can be found within the area, including open floodplains, waterways, marshlands, dry acacia and mopane woodlands, riverine areas and open grasslands.
This varied vegetation also attracts a range of wildlife and bird species, with everything from elephant to impala, lion and wild dog.
with just eight Meru style safari tents to ensure a more exclusive Botswana safari experience. A host of facilities can be enjoyed in each tent as well as within the camp itself, which makes sure that your every need is met during your stay.
Each tent is fully equipped with facilities such as twin beds, en-suite bathrooms and an indoor as well as an outdoor shower. Amenities within the camp itself include thatched dining area, pub and lounge area on raised decks plus a sparkling swimming pool.
Savuti Camp consists seven spacious permanent tents, dressed in luxe linens and featuring romantic four-poster beds and spacious outdoor verandahs, Savuti Camp is an intimate escape that despite its remote position remains absolutely luxurious. It gives you opportunity to witness a new influx of animal species that explore and frolic in the nearby channels.
A central guest area with its dining room and plunge pool comes complete with a raised platform looking out over the Savute channel, sets the scene for lazy days enjoying the heat of the African wilds and the sights and sounds of its many residents.
Kwetsani Camp ensures a far more intimate African safari experience, with just five raised safari suites sleeping a total of 10 guests. Relaxing evenings spent around the camp fire offer the chance to swap stories each night under the stars, while daily game drives in the morning and evening are sure to give you lots to talk about. With each suite fully equipped to meet your every need, and a host of camp facilities also on offer.
Each safari suit has its own private veranda that offers excellent views of the surrounding floodplains, where game can be seen far into the distance.
Jacana Camp is surrounded by a large floodplain and papyrus swamps that lie within the Joa Concession. The camp is very small, consisting of just five Meru-style tents that built on raised wooden decks to provide excellent game viewing opportunities.
The camp offers a range of facilities to ensure a pleasant stay, with plenty of lounge and dining areas to allow the chance to diner under the stars. Each tent is also fully equipped to ensure that no detail is spared – indoor and outdoor showers, heavenly beds and great viewing decks add the perfect touch to your safari experience.
Seba Camp a luxurious tented camp designed to make your visit to this amazing region as comfortable as possible. The large local elephant population just one of the highlights you can enjoy during your stay, as you enjoy a camp that is fitted with every facility from wooden decking, lounge and library and of course a dining area that serves up magnificent cuisine each day.
With plenty of game to see from elephant herds to hippos, this is the ultimate Okavango Delta safari experience, enjoyed from the relaxed yet luxurious comfort of a tented safari camp that is perfectly blended into its natural surroundings at the edge of a lush lagoon in the Okavango Delta.
Qorokwe Camp has 8 tented suites and a very large family tented suite with its own plunge pool. The en suite bathroom has a convertible indoor/outdoor shower. The impressive public area has a view over the lagoon and its infinity pool is the focal point for the expansive views.
The dining area, lounge, library and bar are built on raised wooden platforms, all connected by walkways. Dining highlights at Qorokwe’ Camp include fun boma evenings and tasty pizzas from the camp’s bespoke oven.
Kalahari Plains Camp overlooking an immense pan in the middle of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve providing comfortable tented suites, powered by solar electricity, and a swimming pool for cooling dips on hot summer afternoons. The star wildlife attractions are the black-maned lions and there is an abundance of plains game all year round, with the November to January summer months most prolific.
Staff will make up a bed on the roof on request, so that guests can sleep-out under the immense starry skies in the cool of the night, warmed by hot water bottles and thick duvets. Enjoy the expansive views from this look-out with dinner served for two for extra romance on special occasions.
Little Ongava consists three suites in the camp, and accommodating a maximum of nine guests per night, Little Ongava is truly the epitome of a unique safari location. Each exquisite thatched-roof suite is masterfully lit with mood lighting, and the various rooms in the stone-built units are separated by a series of wooden sliding doors.
The bedrooms form the centre of the suites and there is also a dressing room and a large bathroom with a Victorian bath next to a floor-to-ceiling window with unparalleled views. Each suite also includes a lounge with comfortable armchairs and an open fire, and the glass doors here slide back to reveal a private deck and infinity pool.
Should one ever wish to leave your sublime suite, wooden walkways cleverly built around boulders take you to the main area of the lodge, where a massive viewing deck provides a prime spot for sundowners.
Little Kulala has eleven air-conditioned, thatched ‘kulalas’ provide accommodation filled with opulent comfort. Chic clean lines, white linen and white decks provide a contemporary organic feel while massive picture windows blend seamlessly with the landscape.
Each unit boasts its own plunge pool with views over the plains and mountains. For romantic stargazing, each Kulala also has its own private rooftop sky bed while indoor and outdoor showers complete the picture of luxury. Vast beds and couches are designed for comfort and are positioned to make the most of the stunning views.
Damaraland Camp is situated on the north bank of the Huab River Valley. Each of its ten adobe-styled, 60m safari tent structures are raised up on wooden decks to take in the magnificent views. The tents are cooled by fan and have a thatched roof and canvas wraparound, while the en-suite bathroom has a rugged finish resembling local village clay walls.
After cooling off in the swimming pool, walks can be taken in the late afternoons and they provide an opportunity to bird watch or appreciate other forms of desert life such as the Euphorbia and Shepherd trees. Star gazing is nothing short of spectacular.
Ongava Lodge the fourteen stone-and-thatch chalets at Ongava Lodge are stylish and spacious, and features include everything from air-conditioning, overhead fans, 220V electricity, large mosquito nets as well as a wide selection of toiletries (from soaps and shampoos to insect repellent). The en-suite bathrooms have both showers and baths, and each chalet also offers a private wooden veranda with great views across the plains.
Features an outdoor dining deck as well as a main lounge, meals at Ongava are relaxed and magical, and the waterhole down below delivers ongoing treats. Cooling off is a must in these parts and the sparkling pool here is just the ticket after an exciting day of game drives.
Meals are either served in the main dining area with a view of the waterhole, or on the dining deck under the stars.
Ongava Tented Camp is tucked into a hidden valley at the foot of a dolomite hill in Ongava Game Reserve bordering Etosha National Park. Eight large comfortable Meru-style tents all have en-suite facilities, open air showers and private verandas; the family unit sleeps four. The main area, built of stone, canvas and thatch, fronts onto a much-frequented waterhole; watching wildlife coming to drink from here or from the swimming pool is a favourite pastime.
Desert Rhino Camp blends into its semi-desert environment in Namibia’s vast 5 000km² Palmwag concession, located between Etosha National Park and the Skeleton Coast. This camp is also home to Africa’s largest population of black rhino, found outside of a national park.
Operated in close conjunction with the local community and the Save The Rhino Trust, this reserve has the core aim of preserving the desert-adapted black rhino, and is one of only two places on earth where you may get to see these rare creatures. Here you will find just 8 luxury safari tents, assuring you of exclusive wildlife experiences in the heart of the Namibian wilderness.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast camp at the corner of Namibia’s Palmwag Concession, the only access by light aircraft, where a surprising variety of wildlife has adapted to the harsh desert climate. Game drives reveal elephant, giraffe, oryx and springbok, occasionally lion and rhino, and desert oases surrounded by flamingo, then there is the rugged Skeleton Coast itself reached by a scenic flight over the dunes, floodplains and Auses spring.
The luxury tented camp and swimming pool blend into this un-spoilt wilderness with the lightest footprint. Extremely spacious with comfortable armchairs, a writing desk and a wide mosquito netting canopy over the king-size bed, the tents are set on raised wooden platforms and include a generous en-suite bathroom and a shaded deck with wide sofa, table and chairs for leisurely afternoons or night-time star-gazing.
Andersson’s Camp is a simple and comfortable eco-retreat on the doorstep of Namibia’s Etosha National Park. The twenty tented en-suite chalets are creatively designed using recycled materials from the farmstead, such as corrugated iron for internal doors, big tin bath tubs as the shower basins and reclaimed stone enclosing the en-suite bathroom. The resulting rustic charm is both comfortable and cozy, the big beds draped in mosquito netting, hot water bottles thoughtfully provided in winter, and double doors opening onto a private wooden verandah.
Kulala Desert Lodge is set on raised platforms, the 15 thatch and canvas chalets merge seamlessly in the rugged environment. Private roofs can even be used as sleeping spaces on warm nights for an outdoor experience of note. Verandas with endless views of the dunes and plains are perfect areas for quiet contemplation, while the main area has a lounge, pub, dining area and veranda overlooking a waterhole, which attracts local desert wildlife.
The main area is built in a north African style from clay bricks and this authentic architecture fits well into the desert landscape. The decor has a restrained ethnic touch with mosquito nets, orange leather couches and woven fabric details everywhere. Comfort is paramount, and visitors are made to instantly feel at home.
Doro Nawas Camp has sixteen thatched, stone and canvas suites, built in a combination of wood and glass, are designed to blend in seamlessly with their natural surroundings without compromising on luxury.
A spacious bedroom with panoramic views leads to a well-sized en-suite bathroom (and a hot outdoor shower for the real desert experience) leads onto a wide verandah that’s perfect for crystal clear stargazing (if you’re not up on the roof of the main building learning about the night skies) or for sleeping out – highly recommended as an experience that should not be missed while on safari in this remote and very beautiful part of Africa as there’s nothing quite like waking up to the gentle rays of sunlight at dawn when the desert air is still crisp. Indoor and outdoor rooftop eating areas offer unparallel views for sun downers and meals together.
Magashi camp consists of six tented rooms, accessed via a wooden walkway from the main areas. The rooms look spacious and airy – and they’re open sided, boasting uninterrupted lake views. Each has a king-size bed that could be reconfigured as twin beds, bedside stands and lighting, some storage furniture, and a comfortable seating area.
A couple of plush rugs adorn the timber floor, and useful additions such as a multi-plug adapter for charging, fans for hot days, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities add to the comfort. Every en-suite bathroom includes an indoor shower, single sink, and flush toilet.
It has airy and open sided communal spaces, with beautiful vistas over the lake. There’s a luxurious lounge, dining and bar area, pool, and expansive viewing deck with a convivial fire-pit, which is the perfect place for guests to socialize and share safari stories! The lounge has sumptuous seating around coffee tables, elegant lighting, overhead fans, and shelves containing reading material and some intriguing artefacts.
All interiors flow out onto the large viewing deck, with a semi-circle of chairs around the fire-pit. The dining area features chic tables-and-chairs with chandelier-style lighting. While at the camp, enjoy and take part in the Akagera game drives.
Wilderness Bisate at Volcanoes National Park are simply breath-taking. The six sublime en-suite forest villas, designed as an homage to Rwandan royalty, overlook unforgettable vistas over brooding Bisoke, Karisimbi and Mikeno volcanoes.
Decor is rich in timber and a typical interior features herringbone parquet flooring, dramatically curved ceilings, ambient lighting and rustic natural touches. Each detached villa is nestled into a wooded hillside, making the most of the splendid views over this part of Rwanda.
The lodge is also committed to environmental responsibility in addition to reflecting rural Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage. Guests at Bisate Lodge can take part in all sorts of activities in addition to gorilla trekking safari experience. There are also golden monkey expeditions, guided national park walks and hikes, nursery visits and tree-planting projects as well as the chance to meet and interact with members of the local community.
Wilderness Sabyinyo nestled in the foothills of the mist-shrouded Virunga. The true spirit of conservation and rehabilitation can be felt everywhere in the community-inspired luxurious lodge, the organic gardens, up liftment projects, abundant wildlife and, of course, the star attraction to the Volcanoes National Park’s beloved mountain gorillas, and curious golden monkeys, among many others.
In the daytime, the gardens are filled with rich bird songs and at turn down, the log fireplaces are set for perfect relaxation in a haven of cool mountain air. Perfect for couples and families, the lodge offers six cottages, two suites and one family cottage.
Accommodation at Sabyinyo comprises six charming stone cottages, two luxurious suites with king-size four-poster beds and one spacious family unit with two separate bedrooms. Each elegant cottage features large sitting areas, fireplaces, stylish en-suite bathrooms and a sheltered veranda with cinematic views over the volcanoes.
Lewa Wilderness Situated on the edge of one of Kenya’s most private wildlife and environmental conservation projects, the wildlife-rich Lewa provides guests a home-away-from-home experience that’s hard to find these days. Fulfill your wildest safari fantasy on an unrivalled Kenyan safari where Africa’s most iconic wildlife and the continents’ warm people come together to make your journey unforgettable.
Here, you go beyond the game drive, with exceptional wildlife and wilderness viewing opportunities. From the traditional game viewing vehicles to guided walks and breathtaking scenic flights to unforgettable horse-riding safaris for all ages and levels and even camel riding and fly camping.
The nine exclusive rooms dot the Lewa Wilderness landscape. Six cottages are tucked into the hillside overlooking the sprawling Eastern Marania Valley, plus a further three garden cottages that are cozy yet expansive are set amongst the beautiful lawn.
Most meals are communal and the management and staff are very friendly and attentive. It can be a pretty social place at times and is suited to travelers who are happy to meet other guests and enjoy sharing their stories. The accommodation is very comfortable and spacious, without being modern or contemporary, with many of the cottages being ideal for families.
Segera is an upmarket safari lodge on the Laikipia Plateau in northern Kenya made up of 6 villas surrounding a central lounge, bar and dining area. Some villas sleep just 2 guests and are perfect for couples, while larger villas are suited to families. The accommodation is sumptuously decorated and includes spacious en-suite bathrooms and private indoor and outdoor lounge areas. Certain villas also include a private swimming pool.
The main area of the lodge is a welcoming space where guests can relax in the lounge or by the pool. Meals are prepared using locally sourced, organic and free-range ingredients by our expertly trained kitchen team.
Eco and cultural sustainability are very important at Segera. The resort has a farm-to-table approach and supports local agriculture. Guests can visit the Centre for the 4Cs and find out more about how the resort is committed to finding a balance between Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce.
