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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: La Cle des Montagnes - COVID-19 policy |
2020 RATE SHEET LA CLE DES MONTAGNES 2021 RATE SHEET LA CLE DES MONTAGNES 2020 & 2021: R 4 510 - R 11 470 per room/suite per night 2020 & 2021: R 17 200 - R 65 950 exclusive-use villa per night (up to 4 guests) |
La Clé des Montagnes consists of La Clé Village (with 4 villas) & La Clé Lodge - all accommodation available exclusively or per room: La Clé Lodge: 2 Petite Rooms, 1 Courtyard Room, 2 Garden Rooms La Clé Village: • Grange: 1 Courtyard Room, 2 Garden Rooms • Manoir: 1 Petite Room, 1 Garden Suite • Galerie: a 2-bedroom, exclusive-use villa • Colonial: 1 Petite Room, 2 Courtyard Rooms, 1 Garden Suite |
Croquet and tennis, chip and putt lawn, helipad, walking and hiking trails, cycling. At an additional charge: Shared Table (available Mon through Sat at the Lodge/Village), traditional South African braai (BBQ), picnics. |
By air: There are daily domestic and international flights arriving into Cape Town International Airport. By road: La Clé des Montagnes is a 60-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport and 25 minutes from Stellenbosch. |
Children of all ages welcome at La Clé Village. Children from 12 years welcome at La Clé Lodge unless booked exclusively. Cots are available for ages 0 - 2 years at La Clé Village at no additional charge. Rollaway beds are available for children in selected rooms at La Clé Village at an additional charge. Childminding can be arranged at an additional cost. |
Discover a sense of tranquility, space, taste, and style with the lifestyle of Franschhoek, made manifest at La Clé. |
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Open all year 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: Kwandwe COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET KWANDWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2020: R 10 370 - R 14 440 pps/night |
9 double suites accommodating 18 guests. | Day and night game drives, walking safaris, fishing, bush meals and drinks, community visits. At an additional charge: Rhino conservation safari, campfire cooking, photographic safaris, birding safaris, water-based safari by boat/floating pontoon. |
By air: Daily scheduled flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Kwandwe’s private airstrip. Kwandwe has a 2 km tarred runway where private charters land. By road: From Port Elizabeth it is only 1¾ hours (160 km) to the reserve on excellent roads. Transfers can be arranged. |
No children under 12 - Ecca and the villas are more suited to younger children. There are no extra beds (max 2 guests per suite). | Recognised as one of the leading safari experiences in South Africa, Kwandwe offers the largest diversity of wildlife including the ‘Big Five’ within a pristine private wilderness. Great Fish River Lodge is the founding lodge. |
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Closed 25 April - 21 June 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: Kwandwe COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET KWANDWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2020: R 10 370 - R 14 440 pps/night 2020: R 33 800 - R 46 990 Family Suite per night (based on 2 adults & 2 children) |
3 double suites and 3 family suites accommodating 12 adults and 6 children in total. From June 2020, 1 of the family suites will have 2 separate bedrooms. Family Suites come with a private vehicle, ranger, and tracker. |
Day and night game drives, walking safaris, fishing, bush meals and drinks, children safaris, children activities, community visits. At an additional charge: Rhino conservation safari, campfire cooking, photographic safaris, birding safaris, water-based safari by boat/floating pontoon. |
By air: Daily scheduled flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Kwandwe’s private airstrip. Kwandwe has a 2 km tarred runway where private charters land. By road: From Port Elizabeth it is only 1¾ hours (160 km) to the reserve on excellent roads. Transfers can be arranged. |
Children of all ages welcome. No extra beds in the Double Suites. Family Suites include a private vehicle, ranger, and tracker. Childminding is available at no extra cost when arranged in advance. |
Described as the 'fun member' of the Kwandwe family, Ecca Lodge is youthful, relaxed, modern and trendy. The lodge has a stylish, contemporary element to it and children of all ages are welcome. |
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Open all year 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: Kwandwe COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET KWANDWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2020: R 54 180 - R 75 450 per night (based on 6 guests) R 9 350 - R 12 990 per 7th & 8th guest per night |
Melton Manor is a 4-bedroom, exclusive-use villa for up to 8 guests plus 1 infant under 2 years in a cot. It comes with a private safari vehicle, a ranger, a tracker, chef and a butler. |
Day and night game drives, walking safaris, fishing, bush meals and drinks, children safaris, children activities, community visits. At an additional charge: Rhino conservation safari, campfire cooking, photographic safaris, birding safaris, water-based safari by boat/floating pontoon. |
By air: Daily scheduled flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Kwandwe’s private airstrip. Kwandwe has a 2 km tarred runway where private charters land. By road: From Port Elizabeth it is only 1¾ hours (160 km) to the reserve on excellent roads. Transfers can be arranged. |
Children of all ages welcome. There are 2 sets of inter-leading bedrooms. Wild animals are kept out by a fence that is unseen to the eye. The private vehicle and guide allows for tailor-made flexibility for safari activities. |
This sole-use safari villa, where the smallest detail of your stay is planned according to your specific wishes, is perfect for family holidays, parties or groups of friends. |
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Open all year 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: Kwandwe COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET KWANDWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2020: R 70 800 - R 98 550 per night (based on 4 adults & 4 children) |
Fort House is a 4-bedroom, exclusive-use villa for up to 4 adults, 4 children up to 16 years and an infant under 2 years in a cot. Included in the rate is a private safari vehicle, a ranger, and a tracker. | Day and night game drives, walking safaris, fishing, bush meals and drinks, children safaris, children activities, community visits. At an additional charge: Rhino conservation safari, campfire cooking, photographic safaris, birding safaris, water-based safari by boat/floating pontoon. |
By air: Daily scheduled flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Kwandwe’s private airstrip. Kwandwe has a 2 km tarred runway where private charters land. By road: From Port Elizabeth it is only 1¾ hours (160 km) to the reserve on excellent roads. Transfers can be arranged. |
Children of all ages welcome. Wild animals are kept out by a perimeter fence. The private vehicle and guide allow for a tailor-made flexibility for safari activities. |
An exclusive-use safari villa offering the best of a classic safari lodge with all the mod-cons of a luxurious home. The perfect safari retreat for a family with plenty of social spaces to relax and reconnect. |
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Open all year 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: Kwandwe COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET KWANDWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2020: R 44 330 - R 61 730 per night (based on 5 guests) 2020: R 52 630 - R 73 280 per night (based on 6 guests) |
Uplands Homestead is a private safari home with 3 bedrooms for the exclusive use of up to 6 guests plus 1 infant under 2 years in a cot. Guests are fully catered to by private chef, dedicated butler and a team of friendly staff as well as a private vehicle, ranger, and tracker. |
Day and night game drives, walking safaris, fishing, bush meals and drinks, children safaris, children activities, community visits. At an additional charge: Rhino conservation safari, campfire cooking, photographic safaris, birding safaris, water-based safari by boat/floating pontoon. |
By air: Daily scheduled flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Kwandwe’s private airstrip. Kwandwe has a 2 km tarred runway where private charters land. By road: From Port Elizabeth it is only 1¾ hours (160 km) to the reserve on excellent roads. Transfers can be arranged. |
Children of all ages welcome. There are outdoor play areas, a swimming pool and shaded gazebo area where kids can play freely. Wild animals are kept out by a fence that is unseen to the eye. The private vehicle and guide enable tailor-made flexibility for safari activities. |
Set in a remote and tranquil valley and available for the sole use of families and parties of up to six, Uplands offers a private safari experience complete with a full contingent of friendly staff, including a dedicated chef and butler to take care of your every whim. |
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: Kwandwe COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET KWANDWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2020 & 2021: R 31 110 - R 43 320 per night (based on 6 guests)
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4 tented rooms, raised on stilts. Available on an exclusive-use basis only. | Day and night game drives, walking safaris, fishing, bush meals and drinks, community visits. At an additional charge: Rhino conservation safari, campfire cooking, photographic safaris, birding safaris, water-based safari by boat/floating pontoon. |
By air: Daily scheduled flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Kwandwe’s private airstrip. Kwandwe has a 2 km tarred runway where private charters land. By road: From Port Elizabeth it is only 1¾ hours (160 km) to the reserve on excellent roads. Transfers can be arranged. |
Children aged 16 years and over are welcome. | Designed to inspire and create connections with nature, Galpin is an exclusive-use, eco-friendly tented camp. Far removed from the trappings of modern life and located in a quiet, tranquil corner of the reserve, it provides a genuine escape into the wilderness. |
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Open all year 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: Marataba COVID-19 protocol |
2020 - 2021 RATE SHEET - MARATABA CONSERVATION CAMPS 2020 - 2021 RHINO CONSERVATION WEEK RATES - MARATABA CONSERVATION CAMPS 2020: Founders Camp R 33 000 (1-4 guests) to R 72 750 (1-6 guests) base rate per day. 2020: Explorers Camp R 21 440 to R 31 520 (1-4 guests) base rate per day. |
Marataba Conservation Camps consists of 2 camps: Founders Camp (4 suites) is available on an exclusive use basis with 1 guide and vehicle. Explorers Camp (5 tents and 1 family tent) is available on a semi-exclusive use basis with 2 guides and 2 vehicles. | A selection of mix and match conservation and general activities for tailor-made stays: day and night game drives, boating, wild walking (16+), family-friendly nature walks, tracking, monitoring & compiling ID kits of key species, camera trap set up, transect walks, game census logging, Park Control Centre technology, tree planting & land rehabilitation, rare species monitoring and identification, visits to the Marataba Research and Rewilding Centre. At an additional charge: Specialised itineraries, annual experiences and wildlife management interventions. |
By air: there are daily flights from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Marakele National Park (1 hour), and 3 flights a week from the Sabi Sands (1 hours 30 mins). There is an airstrip directly adjacent the park, a 10-minute drive from Founders and Explorers Camps. By road: From Johannesburg, the drive takes around 3 - 3.5 hours on good roads. Private road transfers can be arranged. |
Children of all ages are welcome at Marataba Conservation Camps and a maximum of 2 children can share a room with parents. Explorers Camp has 1 dedicated family tent with an extra bedroom for 2 children. |
Marataba, a 21,000-hectare (52,000-acre), privately managed section of the Marakele National Park, is located in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. It is one of South Africa’s most innovative conservation models and the focus is firmly on protecting the area’s diverse flora and fauna through modern and hands-on conservation practices. |
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: Tanda Tula - COVID-19 Protocols |
2020 RATE SHEET TANDA TULA 2021 RATE SHEET TANDA TULA 2020: R 12 600 pps/night |
12 luxury tents each with a private deck, accommodating 24 guests. | Bush breakfasts, early morning and afternoon game drives, bush walks, children safaris, adventure picnics in the riverbed, sundowners, romantic private dinners, star gazing. At an additional charge: Star bed |
By air: Federal Air offers a twice daily scheduled flight from Johannesburg to Timbavati Rock Fig. SA Express offers two daily flights from Johannesburg and one daily flight from Cape Town, both to Hoedspruit. By road: 45 minutes’ drive from Hoedspruit and 15 minutes’ drive from Timbavati Rock Fig. Approximately five and a half hours driving time from Johannesburg to Tanda Tula. |
Children 8 years and older are welcome until Rishilé Camp opens, after which children from 14 years are welcome. Children must be 14 years or older to be permitted on walking safaris. There are no special facilities for children. |
The perfect safari experience at one of the best tented camps in South Africa and also one of the very few camps that still honours a tradition of family owned and managed safari experiences. | |||
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Open 01 March - 30 September. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: Tanda Tula - COVID-19 Protocols |
2020 RATE SHEET TANDA TULA 2021 RATE SHEET TANDA TULA 2020: R 8 400 pps/night Exclusive use only, minimum 4 and maximum 8 guests, minimum 3 nights. |
Tanda Tula Field Camp is a non-permanent, explorer-styled camp located in an exclusive concession of 6 500 hectares. The camp caters up to 8 guests on an exclusive-use basis only, consisting of four custom designed tents, with en-suite open air bush bathrooms and a communal mess tent. |
Day and night drives, walking safaris (signature experience), wildlife tracking on foot, children on safari, interactive cooking, sundowners, star gazing. | By air: Federal Air offers a twice daily scheduled flight from Johannesburg to Timbavati Rock Fig. SA Express offers two daily flights from Johannesburg and one daily flight from Cape Town, both to Hoedspruit. By road: 45 minutes’ drive from Hoedspruit and 15 minutes’ drive from Timbavati Rock Fig. Approximately five and a half hours driving time from Johannesburg to Tanda Tula. |
Children 14 years and older are welcome. | The ultimate camping safari, Tanda Tula Field Camp is a first of its kind in South Africa. It is a non-permanent explorer-styled tented camp that has been considered the most environmentally friendly camp in South Africa. | |||
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SOUTH AFRICA COVID-19: Tanda Tula - COVID-19 Protocols |
2020 RATE SHEET TANDA TULA 2021 RATE SHEET TANDA TULA 2020: R 42 000 - R 60 000 per night (8 guests; exclusive-use only) |
The Homestead is an exclusive-use property with 4 bedrooms sleeping 8 guests (9 if there is an additional child). There are 2 ensuite bedrooms in the main house and 2 bedrooms sharing a family bathroom in the cottage (one with 3 single beds). | Morning and afternoon game drives, walking safaris (optional), family activities, board games, sundowners and star gazing – and go off-grid for total relaxation! | By air: Federal Air offers a twice daily scheduled flight from Johannesburg to Timbavati Rock Fig. SA Express offers two daily flights from Johannesburg and one daily flight from Cape Town, both to Hoedspruit. By road: 50 minutes’ drive from Hoedspruit and 20 minutes’ drive from Timbavati Rock Fig. Approximately five and a half hours driving time from Johannesburg to Tanda Tula. |
Children of all ages are welcome. | Nkarhi Homestead is Tanda Tula’s exclusive-use home from home in the Timbavati. Inspired by the heritage of South Africa, it’s one of the oldest homesteads in the country and a place where Nina Scott spent many of her childhood holidays. Meaning ‘time’ in the Tsonga language, this is a place that inspires relaxation and allows connections to be created and cherished. |
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| Open all year | 2020 RATE SHEET WOLWEDANS 2020: NAD 9 950 - NAD 11 500 pps/night Boulders Safari Camp set arrivals Mo/Th, min 3 nights, 3rd night 50% off Wolwedans Private Camp min 4 adults StarBeds NAD 2 850 per person per night |
MOUNTAIN VIEW SUITS: Exclusive-use, 1 x Private suite, min 2 adults. BOULDERS SAFARI CAMP: 5 x Tents set arrivals Mon & Thurs for min 3-night package. WOLWEDANS PRIVATE CAMP: Exclusive-use, 3 x Suites, minimum 3 adults. |
Scenic morning and/or afternoon drives, sundowner drives, Wolwedans Village Tour (a day-safari from Boulders), bushman walks, Solitude (silent meditative experience), e-biking. Additional: scenic flights, massages, bush barbeques, landscape art, StarBeds. WOLWEDANS PRIVATE CAMP: hot-air ballooning, horse riding. |
Windhoek/Swakopmund is a 6- to 7-hour scenic drive to Aandster/Wolwedans receptions respectively. Wolwedans offers privately guided journeys from Windhoek in a closed 4x4. Or fly into Aandster/Wolwedans airstrips (± 60 minutes from Windhoek/Swakopmund respectively) and road transfer to camp (30 minutes to Boulders and 5 minutes to Private). | MOUNTAIN VIEW SUITE: All ages welcome BOULDERS SAFARI CAMP: From 6 years, child rates 6-12 years, exclusive bookings all ages welcome WOLWEDANS PRIVATE CAMP: All ages, child rates 0-12 years for children sharing a bathroom with parents |
Boulders Safari Camp is situated 45 kilometers south of Wolwedans Private Camp in the private 220 000-hectare NamibRand Nature Reserve, an International Dark Sky Reserve. The NamibRand is famed for its red dunes, endless yellow plains, impressive mountain ranges, magnificent landscape and fascinating eco-system. Located only 60 kilometers from the coast, summer evenings are cooled by refreshing west winds, while winter mornings make for exceptional photography with layers of fog in the desert. | |||
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for Botswana.
COVID-19: Machaba Safaris - COVID-19 - Camp Procedures |
2020 RATE SHEET MACHABA SAFARIS 2020: Machaba Camp: US$ 590 - US$ 1 055 pps/night 2020: Little Machaba: US$ 655 - US$ 1 195 pps/night |
MACHABA CAMP: 8 x Luxury Tents | 2 x Family Units LITTLE MACHABA: 2 x Luxury Tents | 2 x Family Units |
Morning and evening game drives, walking (children 12+, guide dependant), mokoros (children 12+, water dependent), after dinner night drive. | Daily flights from Maun/Kasane to Khwai airstrip (30/60 minutes) with a 30-minute game drive transfer to camp (depending on water levels). | MACHABA CAMP: All ages, children under 6 stay free (private vehicle required) and 50% off for children under 12. LITTLE MACHABA: From 12 years. |
The classic, 1950’s-style Machaba Camp and Little Machaba are situated in the 35 000-hectare Khwai Concession in the northeastern Okavango, adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve. The camp pathways meander between the large riverine trees. | |||
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for Botswana.
COVID-19: Machaba Safaris - COVID-19 - Camp Procedures |
2020 RATE SHEET MACHABA SAFARIS 2020: Gomoti Plains: US$ 655 - US$ 1 195 pps/night 2020: Gomoti Private: US$ 5 600 - US$ 10 000 per night (based on 4 adults) |
GOMOTI PLAINS: 8 x Luxury Tents | 2 x Family Units GOMOTI PRIVATE: 1 x Luxury Tent | 1 x Family Unit |
Morning and evening game drives, walking (children 12+, guide dependant), mokoros (children 12+, water dependent), catch-and-release fishing, after dinner night drive. | Daily flights from Maun/Kasane to Qorokwe airstrip (20/60 minutes) with a 40-minute game drive transfer to camp (depending on water levels). | GOMOTI PLAINS: All ages, children under 6 stay free (private vehicle required) and 50% off for children under 12. GOMOTI PRIVATE: All ages |
Named after the nearby Gomoti River, Gomoti Plains and Gomoti Private are on one of the smaller flood plains of the Gomoti River system. This exclusive area is known for its large concentrations of wildlife which thrive on the Gomoti plains and waterways. | |||
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OPENING 01 JULY 2020 Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for Botswana.
COVID-19: Machaba Safaris - COVID-19 - Camp Procedures |
2020 RATE SHEET MACHABA SAFARIS 2020: US$ 720 - US$ 1 350 pps/night |
8 x Luxury Tents | 2 x Family Units. Maximum 24 guests. | Morning and evening game drives, walking (children 12+, guide dependent), mokoro and boat safaris (children 12+, dependent), catch-and-release fishing, after dinner night drives. At an additional cost: spa treatments. | Daily flights from Maun/Kasane (15/60 minutes) to Kiri Airstrip followed by a 5-minute drive to camp. |
All ages welcome, children under 6 stay free (private vehicle required) and 50% off for children under 12. No babysitting is available. | Kiri is located on the western side of a 100,000-acre private concession (also home to Machaba’s Gomoti Plains), 20 kilometres southwest of Chiefs Island. A seasonal inundation of water every year creates vast floodplains of shallow water around the camp, perfect for tranquil mokoro rides. | |||
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for Botswana.
COVID-19: Machaba Safaris - COVID-19 - Camp Procedures |
2020 RATE SHEET MACHABA SAFARIS 2020: US$ 534 - US$ 1 023 pps/night |
8 thatched, river-facing suites that can be set up as twins or king. | Full day safari (including Chobe River cruise, 4x4 game drive in Chobe National Park, and picnic lunch), fishing in the Chobe River (seasonal), bird watching (over 450 species in the region), optional breakfast or lunch river cruise from the jetty at Ihana, community visits. At additional charge: Victoria Falls tour (either Zambia or Zimbabwe-side). |
BY AIR: The nearest international airport is Kasane Airport. Guests can also fly to Livingstone or Victoria Falls Airports. BY ROAD: It is a 45-minute drive from Kasane Airport, and ±3 hours from Livingstone or Victoria Falls Airports. Alternatively, Ngoma Safari Lodge is about 1 hour from the Kazungula border with Zimbabwe, and 15 minutes further from the Zambia side. |
From 10 years are welcome. Two of the suites can accommodate a sofa bed each, suitable for children 10 - 11 years old. | Ngoma is a small boutique lodge set on a plateau, overlooking the Chobe River and floodplain, with 8 thatched suites, all facing the river. While guests of the lodge have access to the renowned Chobe National Park, its secluded location away from the crowds makes for an intimate experience. | |||
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for Zimbabwe.
COVID-19: Machaba Safaris - COVID-19 - Camp Procedures |
2020 RATE SHEET MACHABA SAFARIS 2020: US$ 450 - US$ 900 pps/night |
8 x Luxury Tents | 2 x Family Units | Morning and evening game drives, walking, community visit to Mabale village, Wild Dog Research Centre. Additional: Massages | Daily flights from Vic Falls to Manga Airstrip (45 minutes) and a 60-minute game drive to camp. | All ages, children under 6 stay free (private vehicle required) and 50% off for children under 12. | Machaba Safaris’ Verney’s Camp is in the heart of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Situated on the central side of the southeastern part of Hwange National Park, Verney’s Camp is in a private concession of 10 000 hectares (24,710 acres) which is in a remote part of the park not accessed by other visitors. The camp is located at Verney’s Pan, which is situated on a large open floodplain surrounded by teak forest typical of Hwange National Park. The waterhole at Verney’s plays host to numerous animals and is a playground for the famous elephant herds of Hwange. | |||
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DETEEMA SPRINGS: Open all year DEKA CAMP: Open 01 May to 15 November. COVID-19: Machaba Safaris - COVID-19 - Camp Procedures |
2020 RATE SHEET MACHABA SAFARIS 2020: US$ 430 - US$ 765 pps/night |
DETEEMA SPRINGS 7 x Luxury Tents | 1 x Family Unit DEKA CAMP 8 x Luxury Tents |
Morning and evening game drives (after dinner night drives are only available at Deka; early evening drives are available from both camps), walking (children 12+, guide dependant). | Daily flights from Vic Falls to Robin’s Airstrip and 40-minute game drive to either camp. | From 6 years unless booked exclusively. | Deteema Springs is near the Deteema dam in northwestern Hwange National Park, famous for its large concentrations of animals, including elephant. Year-round water seeps make for incredible wildlife sightings. Deka Camp is situated in the far northwest of Hwange National Park, on a low hill overlooking the Deka Seeps. The seeps are the headwaters of the Deka river which flows east to the Zambezi. | |||
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Open 01 May to 15 November. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for Zimbabwe.
COVID-19: Machaba Safaris - COVID-19 - Camp Procedures |
2020 RATE SHEET MACHABA SAFARIS
2020: US$ 590 - US$ 780 pps/night |
8 x Meru-style tents | Morning & late afternoon game drives, walking safaris, canoeing on request. | Daily flights from Victoria Falls to Mana Airstrip (1hr 45 mins) followed by a 25-minute game drive to camp. There are also charter flights available from Kariba (15 – 20 minutes) and Harare (60 – 80 minutes). Please note the 14 kg luggage restriction on flights. | Children 6 years and above are welcome. Children 6-11 pay the standard (50% of adult sharing). Children aged 12 and over pay the full adult rate. No children under 12 can participate in canoe or walking safaris (please note that there are no babysitting facilities available). | Located in a private concession of Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 8 tents of Ingwe Pan are tucked into the woodland on the fringes of a large secluded pan. Throughout the season, the pan attracts animals large and small, making for exceptional game viewing straight from camp and in the surrounding areas. Ingwe Pan is a 30-minute drive from the famed Mana floodplain and the Zambezi River, and the terrain is a beautiful mix of baobab groves, mopane and riverine forest. | |||
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for MOZAMBIQUE COVID-19: Azura Retreats Health Briefing Fact Sheet |
2020 RATE SHEET AZURA BENGUERRA 2020: US$ 695 - US$ 1 575 pps/night 2020: US$ 3 595 for Villa Amizade per night (based on 2 adults) 2020: US$ 6 575 for Presidential Villa per night (based on 6 guests) |
Azura Benguerra is made up of only 20 villas nestled along a pristine stretch of white sandy beach on Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Each villa has a dedicated butler. 3 x Beach Villas 3 x Luxury Beach Villas 10 x Infinity Beach Villas 2 x Royal Beach Villas 1 x Villa Amizade 1 x Presidential Villa |
Marine walks, snorkelling, paddle boarding & kayaking, kids' activities, community soccer, dhow sailing, kite flying, Red Dune climb & Crocodile Lake island drive. At an additional charge: Spa treatments, boating activities, scuba diving, PADI certified diving course, big game fishing & saltwater fly fishing, whale watching (Aug - Oct), guided island hop, horse riding, North/South Point beach picnic, Paradise Island. |
SA Airlink offers daily flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos and 5x weekly from Nelspruit to Vilanculos. It is a scenic 10-minute helicopter flight from Vilanculos to Azura Benguerra. The Presidential Villa has its own private helicopter pad. | Children of all ages are welcome, and children 0 - 5 years stay free of charge. Luxury, Infinity, Royal Beach Villas and Presidential villa can all accommodate up to 2 children under 16 years on extra beds. Villa Amizade can accommodate 1 additional child on an extra bed. |
An award-winning, eco-friendly boutique escape on one Mozambique’s hippest islands – Azura Benguerra is paradise found. |
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Open all year (opening 15 July 2020). See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for MOZAMBIQUE COVID-19: Azura Retreats Health Briefing Fact Sheet |
2020 RATE SHEET AZURA MARLIN BEACH 2020: US$ 695 - US$ 720 pps/night (Full Board) OPENING SPECIAL: US$ 525 - US$ 650 pps/night 2020: US$ 2 950 for Villa Vista per night (Full Board; based on 4 adults sharing) OPENING SPECIAL: US$ 2 750 |
Azura Marlin Beach has just 10 villas, all mere metres away from the white sand beach. 6 x Beach Villas 3 x Beach Villa Grande 1 x Villa Vista |
Marine walks, snorkeling, paddle-boarding & kayaking, kids’ activities, community soccer, kite flying, Red Dune climbing & Crocodile Lake island drive. At an additional charge: Spa treatments, dhow sailing, boating activities, scuba diving, PADI certified diving course, big game fishing & saltwater fly fishing, whale watching (Aug – Oct), guided island hop, North/South Point beach picnic, Paradise Island. |
SA Airlink offers daily flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos and 5 x weekly flights from Nelspruit to Vilanculos, making it the perfect add on to a Kruger safari. It is a scenic 5-minute helicopter flight from Vilanculos to Azura Marlin Beach. | Children of all ages are welcome and children 0 – 5 years stay free of charge. | Located on the southwest shore of Benguerra Island within Mozambique’s pristine Bazaruto Archipelago, Azura Marlin Beach is a funky and fresh boutique hotel. The 10 villas are light and bright and elevated on a sand dune for incredible views across the Indian Ocean. | |||
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for MOZAMBIQUE COVID-19: Azura Retreats Health Briefing Fact Sheet |
2020 RATE SHEET AZURA QUILALEA 2020: US$ 825 - US$ 1 275 pps/night |
9 beach-front stone and thatch villas accommodate 18 guests and an additional 4 children under 16 years on extra beds. Each villa has a dedicated butler. 4 x Kaskazi Villas 4 x Kusi Villas each with private pool 1 x Villa Quilalea with a private pool |
Kayaking and paddleboards, a house reef dive per licensed diver per stay, walking trails, stargazing. At an additional charge: Guided birding, guided snorkeling, guided scuba diving, heli tours, dhow sailing, whale watching (Jul - Oct), coconut plantation, deep sea fishing, various island trips and boating activities, cultural experiences (Ibo Island), turtle nesting (Oct - Apr). |
By air: Airlink offers 6x weekly flights from Johannesburg to Pemba International Airport. LAM offers twice weekly flights from Nairobi, daily flights from Johannesburg via Maputo, and 3x weekly flights from Dar Es Salaam which require an overnight in Pemba due to their late arrival. From Pemba to Quilalea: Guests are met at Pemba by a member of the Azura Quilalea team and taken to the Eurocopter (which has the capacity to carry 20kgs of soft luggage per person including hand luggage) where they fly directly to Quilalea Island on a stunning 20-minute flight. |
Children of all ages are welcome and are accommodated in the Kaskazi & Kusi Villas. Child rates apply to children up to 16 years. |
An intimate private island surrounded by a marine park where the white sandy beaches and pristine coral, teaming with fish, is just metres from your villa. |
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Open all year round. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for ZAMBIA COVID-19: The Bushcamp Company COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2021 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2020: US$ 440 – US$ 610 pps/night |
18 air-conditioned chalets (2 suites, 3 family rooms, 13 double & twin rooms) and the NEW 2-bedroom Director's House. | Day & night game drives, yoga, elephants walking through the lobby (Nov & early Dec). At an additional charge: Walking safaris (pre-book; min 2 guests), Bush Spa treatments, visits to the local community and textiles workshop, use of a custom photographic vehicle (charged at the private guide & vehicle rate, pre-book). | By air: Daily flights from Lusaka to Mfuwe International Airport By road: Drive time from the airport to Mfuwe Lodge is ±45 minutes (5 minutes from the park gate). |
All ages are welcome. Child rate applies to children 2 – 11 years when sharing with two full-paying adults. There is no walking for children under 12. | Mfuwe Lodge has 18 air-conditioned chalets and 1 family villa, The Director's House, all set underneath a canopy of ebony and mahogany and arranged around two lagoons. | |||
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Open from 15 June to 01 November. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for ZAMBIA COVID-19: The Bushcamp Company COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2021 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2020: US$ 550 - US$ 620 pps/night |
5 simple, thatched rondavels set on the edge of a grassy plain, surrounded by seemingly out of place palm trees accommodate up to 10 guests. | Day and night game drives, walking safaris | By air: fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe International Airport. The Bushcamp Company's Kapamba airstrip is close to the camps and services private charters. By road: 40 minutes from Mfuwe Airport to Mfuwe Lodge, stopping for refreshments before continuing on a 1¼-hour safari to Kuyenda. Walking between camps: Kuyenda is only accessible by 4x4, walking to other camps is not possible. |
All ages are welcome. No walking for children under 12, therefore groups with children must arrange for a private guide and vehicle. | The simplest of the camps yet undeniably charming, epitomising the old charm of safari in Africa. No two outings are the same with the diverse landscapes in walking distance of the camp, including salt pans, dry river beds, mopane woodland, the Luangwa River and open plains. | |||
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Open from 10 June to 01 November. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for ZAMBIA COVID-19: The Bushcamp Company COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2021 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2020: US$ 590 - US$ 780 pps/night |
3 stilted chalets beneath a soaring ebony grove for up to 6 guests, who have a bird’s eye view over the Luangwa River and the abundant wildlife that has made the valley famous. | Day and night game drives, walking safaris, cat and bird sightings at the hide, Carmin bee-eaters (Oct). | By air: fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe International Airport. The Bushcamp Company's Kapamba airstrip is close to the camps and services private charters. By road: 40 minutes from Mfuwe Airport to Mfuwe Lodge, stopping for refreshments before continuing on 2½ hours of safari to Chamilandu. Walking between camps: Chamilandu is a 4-hour walk from Chindeni. |
All ages are welcome. No walking for children under 12, therefore groups with children must arrange for a private guide and vehicle. | Set on the edge of the Luangwa River, Chamilandu is undeniably majestic. Open to a 180° vista, each tree house affords you the majesty of Africa in all its forms. | |||
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Open from 05 May to 01 December. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for ZAMBIA COVID-19: The Bushcamp Company COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2021 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2020: US$ 590 - US$ 780 pps/night |
4 magnificent en-suite canvas tents on private, raised, wooden decks for up to 8 guests, along the banks of an oxbow lagoon. | Day and night game drives, walking safaris, river sundowners, Carmine bee-eaters (Oct). | By air: fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe International Airport. The Bushcamp Company's Kapamba airstrip is close to the camps and services private charters. By road: 40 minutes from Mfuwe Airport to Mfuwe Lodge, stopping for refreshments before continuing on a 2¾-hour safari to Chindeni. Walking between camps: It is a 4-hour walk to Chamilandu and 3½ hours' walk to Bilimungwe. |
All ages are welcome. No walking for children under 12, therefore groups with children must arrange for a private guide and vehicle. | Located on the banks of an oxbow lagoon which is frequented by game all year round (the lagoon is abundant with game during the hotter months) and raised on a wooden deck, Chindeni’s 4 magnificent en-suite canvas tents have private decks from which guests can view the resident big game or simply enjoy the extensive birdlife and serenity of the lagoon. | |||
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Open from 15 May to 27 December. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for ZAMBIA COVID-19: The Bushcamp Company COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2021 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2020: US$ 590 - US$ 780 pps/night. |
The 4 large thatched and grass chalets each sits on stilts, all with magnificent views of one or two of the three watering holes, and accommodating up to 8 guests in camp. | Day and night game drives, walking safaris, river sundowners, breakfast by the river. | By air: fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe International Airport. The Bushcamp Company's Kapamba airstrip is close to the camps and services private charters. By road: 40 minutes from Mfuwe Airport to Mfuwe Lodge, stopping for refreshments before continuing on a 3-hour safari to Bilimungwe. Walking between camps: It is a 3½ hours' walk to Chindeni and Kapamba. |
All ages are welcome. No walking for children under 12, therefore groups with children must arrange for a private guide and vehicle. | Overlooking 3 waterholes with many herds of resident elephant, Bilimungwe is a hidden gem under huge mahogany trees. Bilimungwe has a secret breakfast spot on the edge of the Luangwa Valley, perfect to watch the sunrise over the Chindeni hills. | |||
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Open from 27 April 2020 to 06 January 2021 (usually from 16 April to 6 January). See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for ZAMBIA COVID-19: The Bushcamp Company COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2021 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2020: US$ 590 - US$ 780 pps/night |
4 large stone and thatched chalets with open fronts ensure unspoilt views across the Kapamba River for up to 8 guests. | Day and night game drives, walking safaris, river sundowners, Carmine bee-eaters (Oct). | By air: fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe International Airport. The Bushcamp Company's Kapamba airstrip is close to the camps and services private charters. By road: 40 minutes from Mfuwe Airport to Mfuwe Lodge, stopping for refreshments before continuing on a 3½-hour safari to Kapamba. Walking between camps: It is a 3-hour walk to Bilimungwe, and 2½ hours' walk to Zungulila. |
All ages are welcome. No walking for children under 12, therefore groups with children must arrange for a private guide and vehicle. | Unspoilt views across the Kapamba River only meters in front of camp. The river is sandy which enables guests to bathe, walk or enjoy sundowners in the water – a unique experience when next to the Luangwa River! | |||
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Open from 20 April to 06 January. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for ZAMBIA COVID-19: The Bushcamp Company COVID-19 Protocol |
2020 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2021 RATE SHEET THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY 2020: US$ 590 - US$ 780 pps/night |
4 thatched chalets raised on wooden decks and with full outdoor en-suite facilities under the stars accommodate up to 8 guests. | Day and night game drives, walking safaris, river sundowners. | By air: fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe International Airport. The Bushcamp Company's Kapamba airstrip is close to the camps and services private charters. By road: 40 minutes from Mfuwe Airport to Mfuwe Lodge, stopping for refreshments before continuing on a 4-hour safari to Zungulila. Walking between camps: It is 2½ hours' walk to Kapamba. |
All ages are welcome. No walking for children under 12, therefore groups with children must arrange for a private guide and vehicle. | Zungulila is a charming camp with breathtaking views onto the Kapamba river and an expansive plain where natural springs attract huge herds of game. | |||
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Open 01 May - 21 November 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for ZAMBIA COVID-19: Chiawa ACTIONS AGAINST CORONA |
2020 RATE SHEET CHIAWA SAFARIS 2020: US$ 960 - US$ 1 750 pps/night |
8 Superior Tents and 1 Safari Suite. Chiawa Camp will accept up to 18 guests in one group booking, but only 16 guests for separate bookings. The Safari Suite accommodates 2 adults and 2 children. | Day and night drives, walking, canoeing and boat safaris, lunch on the barge, catch and release Tiger fishing, birding, viewing hides, sundowners and bush dinners, sunset cruise on Zambezi River, sandbank dinner. | By air: Fly from Lusaka to Jeki Airstrip followed by 15-minute drive to the Zambezi River, and a scenic 40-minute boat transfer to the camp. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a 75-minute game drive from Jeki airstrip to Chiawa Camp OR arrive via boat from Old Mondoro: Boat transfers take 1 hour 20 minutes – a stunning activity. Please note, Proflight no longer flies to Royal airstrip. |
Children from 8 years are welcome. Walking & canoeing only from 12 years. Child rates apply to children up to 15 sharing with at least 1 adult, 2nd child stays for free when sharing with 2 parents. Safari Suite can accommodate children from 5 years old, however, the rest of camp remains at 8 years+ unless booked exclusively. |
Two award-winning, intimate safari camps nestled on the banks of the iconic Lower Zambezi river. | |||
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Open 01 May - 14 November 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for ZAMBIA COVID-19: Chiawa ACTIONS AGAINST CORONA |
2020 RATE SHEET CHIAWA SAFARIS 2020: US$ 875 - US$ 1 295 pps/night |
4 reed and stone chalets & 1 family chalet with 2 en-suite bedrooms. Old Mondoro will accept up to 12 guests in one group booking, but never more than 8 guests for separate bookings. |
Day and night drives, walking, boating and canoeing safaris, catch and release Tiger fishing, sunset cruise on Zambezi River. | By air: From Lusaka International Airport guests fly to Jeki Airstrip followed by a 45-minute game drive to camp. By road: It is a 45-minute game drive from Jeki Airstrip to Old Mondoro. From Chiawa Camp, it is a 1 hour and 20 minutes by scenic motorboat transfer. |
Old Mondoro will accept children younger than 12 in group bookings, but only children 12 years and older are permitted on canoe and walking safaris. Child rates apply for children up to 15 years. |
Two award-winning, intimate safari camps nestled on the banks of the iconic Lower Zambezi river. | |||
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO |
2020 RATE SHEET CONGO CONSERVATION COMPANY 2021 RATE SHEET CONGO CONSERVATION COMPANY 2020: US$ 845 pps/night Discovery packages use the Mon/Thurs scheduled transfers:Gorilla Discovery:2020: US$ 7 260 pps (4 nights Odzala) Odzala Discovery:2020: US$ 9 490 pps (7 nights Odzala) Odzala Discovery: 2020: US$ 12 720 pps (10 nights Odzala) Sangha Discovery: 2020: US$ 13 100 pps (10 nights = 7 Sangha + 3 Odzala) Congo Basin Discovery: 2020: US$ 14 690 pps (11 nights = 7 Odzala + 4 Sangha) Discoveries start and end in Brazzaville, include all internal scheduled flights, transfers, accommodation, meals, drinks, activities, park, conservation & immigration admin fees (excludes Visa fees), and gorilla tracking permits. |
Ngaga Camp and Lango Camp consist of 6 chalets each, with Mboko Camp as the base camp, consisting of 12 chalets including 2 family chalets. | Western lowland gorilla tracking, guided rainforest bird & night walks, walking, boating, kayaking and wading through streams, rivers, swamps and bais. Spectacular viewings of rare species, including forest elephant, forest buffalo, bongo, sitatunga and western lowland gorillas. | FROM BRAZZAVILLE: International flights arrive at Maya Maya Airport where guests are met and assisted by a member of the Odzala team. From there a 2-hour scheduled flight transfers guests to Mboko airstrip in Odzala-Kokoua National Park every Monday and Thursday. Private charter flights can be arranged for other days of the week. | Children 16 years and older are welcome at Odzala Discovery Camps. | Located in the north-west region of the Republic of the Congo; Odzala Discovery Camps operate 2 camps inside the pristine Odzala-Kokoua National Park, and a 3rd on a private concession bordering the national park. |
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Open all year See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for Republic of the Congo & Central African Republic |
2020 RATE SHEET CONGO CONSERVATION COMPANY 2021 RATE SHEET CONGO CONSERVATION COMPANY 2020: US$ 845 pps/night Discovery packages use the Mon/Thurs scheduled transfers: Sangha Discovery: 2020: US$ 13 100 pps (10 nights = 7 Sangha + 3 Odzala) Congo Basin Discovery: 2020: US$ 14 690 pps (11 nights = 7 Odzala + 4 Sangha) Discoveries start and end in Brazzaville, include all internal scheduled flights, transfers, accommodation, meals, drinks, activities, park, conservation & immigration admin fees (excludes Visa fees), and gorilla tracking permits. |
7 bungalows | Ba’Aka cultural activities (net hunting, hut building, and medicinal plant gathering), sundowner cruise, night walks, waterfall hike, animal rehabilitation center, bird watching. At an additional charge: Dzanga Baï, gorilla tracking, mangabey tacking, and palm wine. |
FROM BRAZZAVILLE: Combine with Odzala Discovery Camps and fly from Brazzaville to Mboko airstrip (Monday & Thursday), connect with a scheduled flight to Kabo (Sundays and Wednesdays) followed by a boat transfer up the Sangha River to Sangha Lodge. A Congo Conservation Company guide accompanies all transfers and border formalities are managed along the river. RETURN: The same way. Downstream by boat to Kabo, scheduled flight to Odzala (Sundays and Wednesdays) and charter flight back to Brazzaville (Monday & Thursday). The 10- and 11-night Discoveries tie in perfectly with these schedules. |
Children 16 years and older are welcome | Located 5 kilometers outside the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve in the Central African Republic, the central heart of the African continent. In Dzanga-Sangha you will find wildlife as you have never seen it before, with forest elephants congregating en-masse in the bai, often accompanied by forest buffalo, bongo, red river hog or giant forest hog. |
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE |
2020 RATE SHEET SUNDY PRAIA 2020: € 782 - € 2 906 per villa per night |
15 tented villas, accommodating a maximum of 48 adults: 8 x 1-bedroomed tented villas 5 x 2-bedroomed tented villas 2 x 3-bedroom villas each with their own private pool - perfect for larger families or groups of friends staying together |
At an additional charge: Biosphere trails, island tours, plantation tours, community visits, scuba diving, snorkelling, boat trips, bird watching, monitoring sea turtles, whale & dolphin watching (at certain times of year). |
There are three flights weekly from each Lisbon, Portugal (Tues, Thurs, Sat) and Luanda, Angola (Wed, Fri, Sun) to São Tomé (which can also connect from Windhoek on certain days). Sundy Príncipe has a sister hotel, OMALI, in São Tomé which is used as the perfect stopover for guests connecting to Príncipe. Six 35-minute flights a week (Fri - Wed) between São Tomé and Príncipe with STP Airways - please note 15kg baggage allowance. |
Children of all ages are welcome. Children up to 12 years may share a suite with at least 1 adult. Child rates apply from 5 - 12 years (children from 0 - 4 years are free of charge). |
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Closed: 01 April - 14 May 2020 Minimum 2 nights' stay. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for TANZANIA COVID-19: Chem Chem Safaris COVID-19 protocols |
2020 RATE SHEET CHEM CHEM SAFARIS 2021 RATE SHEET CHEM CHEM SAFARIS 2020: US$ 990 - US$ 1 250 pps/night 2020: US$ 3 645 - US$ 4 375 family tent/night (based on 2 adults & 2 children) |
Set in 55,000 acres of private land, Chem Chem Lodge has 8 tented suites. | Maasai-guided sunrise run, sunrise hill climb to viewpoint, bush breakfasts or picnic, day drives, walking safari, community visits, children safaris, sundowners on Lake Manyara (signature experience), interactive walks with Maasai. At an additional charge: Massage and pampering treatments, day trip to Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara National Park (pre-book), safari for a cause (enquire), Tarangire hot air balloon (pre-book), Helicopter flights (pre-book). |
BY AIR The closest international airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport, 3½ hours' drive away. From Arusha: Fly to Kuro Airstrip plus 3½ to 5-hour safari through Tarangire National Park (safari vehicle). From Serengeti/Ngorongoro: Fly to Lake Manyara Airport plus a 2-hour road transfer to the lodge (closed vehicle). NEW: Chem Chem has an airstrip for private charters. BY ROAD Arusha and Lake Manyara Airport are both 2 hours' drive away. |
2019: Children from 6 years are welcome. From March 2020: Children from 4 years welcome. All ages are welcome when the Lodge is booked exclusively Children under 12 are required to share with a parent. Each tent can accommodate 1 extra bed for a child 6 - 16 years. There is one suite with an adjoining tent with twin beds - making up the Family Unit (sleeps 2 adults and 2 children under 16 years). Child rates apply for children 6 - 16 years. |
Sophisticated safari lodge located on the Chem Chem - Burunge Wildlife Management Area offering unique wildlife and Maasai experiences. |
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Closed 01 April - 31 May. Minimum 2 nights' stay. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for TANZANIA COVID-19: Chem Chem Safaris COVID-19 protocols |
2020 RATE SHEET CHEM CHEM SAFARIS 2021 RATE SHEET CHEM CHEM SAFARIS 2020: US$ 960 - US$ 1 200 pps/night 2020: US$ 3 360 - US$ 4 200 family tent/night (based on 2 adults & 2 children) |
Set on 16 000 hectares acres of privately managed land. 5 luxury vintage tents: 3 of these have king-sized beds, and 2 are arranged with twin beds. 1 family tent: partitioned with canvas creating 2 rooms with en-suite shower rooms, and accommodates 2 adults and 3 children. |
Day and night drives, sunrise hill climb to viewpoint, in-camp sunrise breakfast, walking safari, visit to Maasai Village, children safaris, day trip to Tarangire National Park. At an additional charge: Massage and pampering treatments, safari for a cause (enquire), Tarangire hot air balloon (pre-book), Helicopter flights (pre-book). |
BY AIR The closest international airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport, 3½ hours' drive away. From Arusha: Fly to Kuro Airstrip plus 2½ to 4-hour safari through Tarangire National Park (safari vehicle). From Serengeti/Ngorongoro: Fly to Lake Manyara Airport plus a 2-hour road transfer to camp (closed vehicle). NEW: Chem Chem has an airstrip for private charters. BY ROAD Arusha and Lake Manyara Airport are both 2 hours' drive away. |
Children from 8 years are welcome at Little Chem Chem. All ages are welcome if the Camp is booked exclusively. Children under 12 years are required to share with a parent. Each tent can accommodate 1 extra bed for an additional child 8 - 16 years. Child rates apply for children up 8 - 16 years. |
Secluded, tent-style camp evokes the spirit of safari from a bygone era. |
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Reopens 1 June 2020 Minimum 2 nights' stay. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for TANZANIA COVID-19: Chem Chem Safaris COVID-19 protocols |
2020 RATE SHEET CHEM CHEM SAFARIS 2021 RATE SHEET CHEM CHEM SAFARIS 2020: US$ 5 700 - US$ 7 200 per night (up to 8 adults & 2 children) |
Accommodating maximum 8 adults and 2 children, and set on 16,000 acres of privately managed land, Forest Chem Chem is only available exclusively. It has 3 luxury vintage tents and a two-bedroom family tent. | Day drives, night drives, walking safaris, Maasai village visit, children safaris, in-camp sunrise breakfast, interactive cooking, safari for a cause (enquire), sunrise hill climb with majestic views, day trips into Tarangire National Park. At an additional charge: Safari for a cause (enquire), Tarangire hot air balloon (pre-book), scenic heli flights (pre-book). |
BY AIR The closest international airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport, 3½ hours' drive away. From Arusha: Fly to Kuro Airstrip plus 2½ to 4-hour safari through Tarangire National Park (safari vehicle). From Serengeti/Ngorongoro: Fly to Lake Manyara Airport plus a 2-hour road transfer to camp (closed vehicle). NEW: Chem Chem has an airstrip for private charters. BY ROAD Arusha and Lake Manyara Airport are both 2 hours' drive away. |
2019: Children from 6 years welcome. From March 2020: Children of all ages welcome. |
Nestled in a pocket of fever trees, Forest Chem Chem is uniquely positioned between its sibling camps, Chem Chem Lodge and Little Chem Chem along the Tarangire River. |
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for TANZANIA |
2020 RATE SHEET LEGENDARY EXPEDITIONS 2020: US$ 475 - US$ 595 pp/night 2020: US$ 1 665 - US$ 2 085 Meru Cottage per night (up to 4 adults) 2020: US$ 2 380 - US$ 2 975 Legendary Cottage per night (up to 6 adults) |
The lodge has 12 beautiful garden cottages, each with a private veranda with spectacular view of Mount Meru: 10 x 1-bedroom Garden Cottages 1 x 2-bedroom Meru Cottage 1 x 3-bedroom Legendary Cottage with private garden and pool |
Cycling and running trails, Olasive School visit, Plaster House visit, sundowners. At an additional charge: Private day trips to nearby National Parks, coffee tours, shopping excursions, spa treatments. |
Arusha Airport is only 15 minutes’ drive from Legendary Lodge and Kilimanjaro International Airport is about 90 minutes’ drive away. Complimentary arrival and departure transfers from/to both airports. | Children of all ages welcome. 0 - 3 years stay free of charge, 4 - 15 years pay child rate. Garden Cottages can be made inter-leading. |
This is the most sought after place to stay in Arusha! With its proximity to Arusha Airport and easy access to Kilimanjaro International Airport, this beautiful lodge offers a fantastic stopover before or after a Tanzanian safari. | |||
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Closed 1 Apr - 15 May and 16 - 30 Nov See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for TANZANIA |
2020 RATE SHEET LEGENDARY EXPEDITIONS 2020: US$ 760 - US$ 950 pp/night 2020: US$ 2 660 - US$ 3 325 Family Tent per night (based on 2 adults & 2 children) 2020: US$ 5 700 - US$ 7 125 Private Camp per night (based on 6 adults & 2 children) |
Two identical mobile camps, each with 8 en-suite tents and a family tent (2 en-suite rooms and a shared lounge). Each of the camps is pitched as a split camp whereby one side of the camp will have 6 tents and the other side will have 2 tents and the family tent. Each half of the camp faces in a different direction and is fully contained with its own lounge and dining facility, using natural habitat to ensure maximum privacy and each camp. All tents can be made up as twin or king configuration with the possibility of an extra bed. All guests enjoy the exclusivity of a private vehicle. |
Day drives, breakfast and lunch picnics, walking safaris and night drives (when in Maswa), day safari to Ndutu or Southern Serengeti, children safari, authentic cultural experience. At an additional charge: Hot air ballooning. |
The 2 camps are set up in 4 locations during different times of the year: CAMP 1: (SOUTH & NORTH) moves between the southern migration, Maswa, to the northern migration, Lamai. Access: South - Mwiba/Makao Airstrips | North - Lamai Airstrip CAMP 2: (WEST & NORTH) moves between the western corridor, Nyasirori, to the northern migration, Wogakuria. Access: West - Kirawira Airstrip | North - Kogatende Airstrip |
Children of all ages are welcome. Children 0 - 3 years stay free. Child rates apply for children 4 -15 years. |
The Legendary Serengeti Camps follow the migration, offering guests a front-row seat to the procession of more than two million wildebeest, zebra and Thomson’s gazelle as they wander across the vast grass plains. Whether it's calving season, migration or river crossings, you are likely to see it! | |||
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Closed 01 Apr - 15 May See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for TANZANIA |
2020 RATE SHEET LEGENDARY EXPEDITIONS 2020: US$ 960 - US$ 1 200 pp/night 2020: US$ 3 360 - US$ 4 200 Family Tent per night (based on 2 adults & 2 children) |
Mila Tented Camp comprises 5 tented rooms and 1 two-bedroom family tent. All bookings receive a private safari vehicle and guide. |
Walking safaris, picnic breakfasts and lunches, day and night drives, authentic cultural experience, bush meals and sundowners. Fly camping in the Mwiba Wildlife Reserve is also available at a surcharge. | The nearest international airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport. Guests can fly by scheduled or private charter flights from Arusha to Mwiba Airstrip: 15 minutes from camp. Conservation & park fees are charged when using landing strips in Serengeti National Park. |
Children of all ages welcome. 0 - 3 years stay free of charge, 4 - 15 years pay child rate. |
Stunning camp crafted with care and designed for a relaxed safari lifestyle offering prime wildlife viewing adjacent to the Serengeti National Park | |||
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Open all year. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for TANZANIA |
2020 RATE SHEET LEGENDARY EXPEDITIONS 2020: US$ 1 400 - US$ 1 750 pp/night |
Mwiba Lodge comprises 10 tented suites, each with twin or king configuration. 2 pairs of suites are inter leading and suitable for families or guests travelling together. All bookings receive a private safari vehicle and guide. |
Bush walks, authentic cultural experience, day and night drives, picnic on tree platform, children activities, bush dining, sundowners. At an additional charge: Fly camping in the Mwiba Wildlife Reserve is also available at a surcharge of US$200 per person. Day safaris to Ndutu or Southern Serengeti (complimentary for stays of 3 nights or more), helicopter trips (pre-book) |
From Arusha Airport or Lake Manyara Airstrip, fly with Northern Air into Mwiba Airstrip followed by a 15-minute drive to Mwiba Lodge. Ndutu Airstrip is a 2-hour game drive from Mwiba Lodge, and the Ngorongoro Crater is a 3-hour drive away. |
Children of all ages welcome. 0 - 3 years stay free of charge, 4 - 15 years pay child rate. One child up to 15 years can be accommodated on a sofa bed in each suite. Children up to 12 years have to share with parents. |
Situated in a 125,000 acre wildlife reserve adjoining the southern Serengeti, Mwiba Lodge is a secluded haven set among massive stone boulders, ancient coral trees and acacias, overlooking a rocky gorge on the Arugusinyai River. Mwiba Lodge offers an unmatched experience in luxury adventure. |
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Closed 01 - 30 Nov 2019 | 03 Apr - 31 May 2020 & 01 - 30 Nov 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for KENYA |
2020 RATE SHEET THE SAFARI COLLECTION 2020: US 950 - US$ 1 580 pps/night 2020: US$ 2 950 - US$ 5 695 Family Tent per night (based on 2 adults & 2 children) |
7 en-suite luxury tents each with private plunge pool on either side of the Keekorok river: 4 x Forest Tents 1 x Forest Family Tent (2 bedroom with shared lounge) 1 x Keekorok Tent 1 x Keekorok Family Tent (2 bedroom with shared lounge) |
Game drives, short nature walks, riverbed volleyball and BBQ in the Sand River (seasonal and dependant on water levels in the river), hot bush breakfasts, bush lunches, night drives, sundowners. At an additional charge: Spa treatments, hot air ballooning. |
By air: There are several airstrips in the Greater Mara, the nearest is Keekorok, with daily flights from Nairobi. By road: Keekorok airstrip is a 30-minute game drive away and Nairobi about 5 hours' drive. |
Children of all ages welcome with great children's activities and food options. Extra beds are available for children up to 11, enquire in advance. 0 - 2 years stay free of charge, 3 - 15 years pay child rates. |
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Closed 15 - 30 Nov 2019 & 16 - 30 Nov 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for KENYA |
2020 RATE SHEET THE SAFARI COLLECTION 2020: US$ 825 - US$ 1 150 pps/night |
7 en-suite Moroccan-style rooms with private pools 1 Family Suite with 2 en-suite rooms |
Day drives, night drives (on request), bird watching, bush breakfasts and dinners, sundowners, camel rides, children safaris, walking in Westgate Community Conservancy, local school and clinic visits, Samburu market day (Wed & Thurs), Samburu manyatta visit, fly camping (arrange in advance). At an additional charge: Quad biking, Spasaab treatments. |
By air: Daily scheduled charters to Samburu Oryx or charter a plane directly to Sasaab's private airstrip. Samburu Oryx is an hour game drive from the lodge, Sasaab's airstrip is 10 minutes away. By road: Sasaab is approximately a 7-hour drive from Nairobi, a spectacular journey across the Equator past Mount Kenya and into the Northern Frontier District. |
Children of all ages welcome. Family Suite recommended for families. Extra beds available for children up to 11 years, enquire in advance. 0 - 2 years stay free of charge, 3 - 15 years pay child rates. |
Sophisticated lodge with breath-taking views across the Samburu National Park’s arid landscape towards Mount Kenya. | |||
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Closed 01 - 15 November. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for KENYA |
2020 RATE SHEET THE SAFARI COLLECTION 2020: US$ 770 - US$ 880 pps/night |
The only guest accommodation on the 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve. Five luxurious, stone & thatch glass-fronted cottages comprising 4 individual cottages and 1 family unit with 2 en-suite bedrooms. |
Day and night drives, bush breakfasts, community visits, horse riding, cycling, children safaris, local coffee farm visit (on request), walking safaris, Aberdare National Park (signature experience), sundowners. At an additional charge: Heli trips to Mt Kenya, Cinnabar Green farm visit, trout fishing on Mt Kenya, massage treatments. |
By air: Daily scheduled flights from Nairobi to Nanyuki Airstrip. Guests can also arrive by private charter to Solio’s airstrip, 10 minutes from the lodge. By road: It is a 90-minute drive from Nanyuki Airstrip to Solio Lodge. The lodge is 180 kilometres (approximately 3 hours’ drive) north of Nairobi. |
Children of all ages welcome. Family Cottage recommended for families. Extra beds available for children up to 11 years, enquire in advance. 0 - 2 years stay free of charge, 3 - 15 years pay child rate. |
Protected reserve with a diverse population of wildlife, including both white and black rhino. | |||
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Closed mid-January to mid-February, April, May & November. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for KENYA |
2020 RATE SHEET THE SAFARI COLLECTION 2020: US$ 31 543 - US$ 65 467 per group for 3 nights (up to 10 guests) |
A private camp with 7 canvas tents for maximum 10 guests. Includes a private guide, spotter and vehicle for every 5 guests. | Walking and hiking, rock pool swimming, kayaking, tubing down the river, catch & release fishing, bush picnics and sundowners. | BY AIR: Scheduled flights with Safarilink to the neighbouring Loisaba Conservancy, about 45 minutes from camp. BY ROAD: Approximately 5½ hours from Nairobi, 2½ hours from Solio Lodge, and 6½ hours from Sasaab. |
Children of all ages welcome. The tent closest to the mess tent can accommodate 3 children if needed. There is no difference in the rate between adults and children. | Situated in the privately-owned, 43 000-acre Suyian Ranch in northwest Laikipia, Siruai is an authentic, private mobile safari camp, perched on a rocky ridgeline and overlooking the Ewaso Narok river valley and the Laikipia Plateau, with views of Mount Kenya in the distance. |
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Closed: 14 April - 10 May 2020. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for KENYA |
2020 RATE SHEET THE SAFARI COLLECTION 2020: US$ 875 pps/night 2020: US$ 2 700 Family Suite per night (based on 2 adults & 2 children) 2020: US$ 3 000 Superior Family Suite per night (based on 2 adults & 2 children) |
Set in 12 acres of private land, located in a pristine 140-acre giraffe sanctuary within Nairobi. Main Manor: 5 x Superior Rooms (Betty, Daisy, Jock, Marlon & Lynn) 1 x Superior Family Suite (Karen Blixen) Garden Manor: (reserved for guests of The Safari Collection's other camps) 5 x Superior Rooms (Helen, Kelly, Arlene, Edd & Salma) 1 x Family Suite (Finch Hatton) |
Feeding giraffes, painting in the Orchid House, AFEW Giraffe Centre, boules and croquet, walking. At an additional charge: Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi NP Animal Orphanage, Nairobi NP, helicopter excursions, Matbronze art gallery & Foundry, horse riding, Brown's Cheese Tour, David Sheldrick elephant orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri Beads and Marula studios, Nairobi Museum, Circle Art exhibition, horse racing at Ngong racecourse. |
By air: Daily flights into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - 40 minutes' to 1½ hour's drive from Giraffe Manor depending on traffic. Nairobi Wilson Airport is closest to Giraffe Manor, a short 20-minute drive outside of rush hour. Please note that check-in time is strictly 12:00, and check-out time is 10:00. Day rooms can be booked at the standard full board per person per night rate. Check-in for day room is 12:00 and check-out is 20:00. |
Children of all ages welcome. Finch Hatton & Karen Blixen Family Suites are recommended for families. Some rooms can accommodate an extra bed for children up to 11 years. 0 - 2 years stay free of charge, 3 - 11 years pay child rates. Childminding is available on request, at extra charge. |
Nairobi’s most iconic hotel and home to a resident herd of endangered Rothschild’s Giraffe. | |||
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Alphonse Island Lodge: Open all year Astove Coral House & Cosmoledo Eco Camp: Closed 19 April - 29 Oct 2019. See SEASON HIGHLIGHTS for SEYCHELLES COVID-19: Blue Safaris - Covid 19 Protocols |
2019-2020 RATE SHEET BLUE SAFARI SEYCHELLES 2020: Alphonse US$ 850 - US$ 1 275 pps/night or Beach Villa US$ 5 495 per night (based on 4 adults) 2020: Astove US$ 800 pps/night. 2020: Cosmo US$ 950 pps/night. |
Alphonse Island Lodge: 22 Beach Bungalows, 5 Beach Suites & 2 new 4-bedroom Beach Villas (opening 16 Nov). Astove Atoll, Coral House: up to 12 guests in 6 rooms. Cosmoledo Atoll, Eco Camp: up to 16 guests in 8 Eco Pods. |
Discover the 'Blue Five': 1. Snorkel with manta rays or sailfish. 2. Wade with turtles, rays, juvenile sharks. 3. Watch seabirds and spot a “lifer”. 4. Encounter turtles hatching or laying eggs. 5. Fly-fish and release a bonefish. Included in rate: Guided: kayak, SUP, snorkel, island walks, turtle nesting (seasonal), beach sundowner, flats lunch, reef flats expedition. Independent exploration activities: run, cycle, kayak, SUP, snorkel, paddle boards, entertainment centre. At additional charge: Snorkelling experiences, scuba diving, fly-fishing, bluewater fishing, sunset lagoon cruise, St Francois nature hike, mangrove nature hikes, atoll exploration skiff excursion, Blue Safari signature experience, spa treatments. |
To/from Seychelles: Johannesburg: 6 flights weekly (Tue – Sun) with Air Seychelles. Nairobi: 3 flights weekly (Tue, Sat, Sun) with Kenya Airways. Direct flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Paris and Frankfurt. To/from the outer islands: Mahé/Alphonse: 1-hour flight, every Saturday (all year) and selected Wednesdays (between Sept and May). Mahé/Astove: 3-hour flight via Alphonse, Thursdays and Mondays during operating season. Alphonse/Astove: 2-hour flight, Thursdays and Mondays during operating season. Astove/Cosmoledo: 1-hour boat transfer, Thursdays and Mondays during operating season. It is recommended for guests to overnight in Mahé before and after their trip as any delays will cause missed flights. |
Children of all ages are welcome at Alphonse Island (flights and accommodation are complimentary for infants under 2 years). Children from 6 years are welcome at Astove Atoll and Cosmoledo Atoll and full adult rates apply. Childminding is available at an additional cost. |
The outer islands of Seychelles make up 20 thousand hectares of coral atolls. Spread across 20 million hectares of untouched ocean, this is a marine playground of unparalleled biodiversity. Of the 72 islands and atolls, Blue Safari Seychelles has selected the most pristine and enchanting four as their base. From here you can discover, experience and help protect the surrounding natural wonders. |
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