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Tuli Safari Lodge

Tuli Safari Lodge offers an intimate, luxurious and relaxing retreat that presents a timeless safari experience, rich on soul and character. This unique part of the Northern Tuli Game Reserve in Botswana boasts spectacular wildlife, breath-taking landscapes and remarkable culture. Situated between the mighty Limpopo River and time sculpted sandstone hills, lies ten elegant suites of varying variety nestled in peaceful gardens shaded by ancient trees. Tuli Safari Lodge offers a range of spectacular land-based safari game viewing excursions, from day-to-dusk game drives, fishing experiences, game viewing hides and cultural tours to the closely situated village of Mothlabaneng, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with enriching experiences to impart.

Zarafa Dhow Suite

The Zafara Dhow Suite is an intimate, luxury and romantic suite with and atmosphere of adventure. Privately operated, guests receive exclusive and deluxe treatment with a private vehicle, chef, staff and guide. Located on the 130,000 hectare Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, guests can cool off in their plunge pool with a breathtaking view over the lagoon and floodplains, looking out for leopard, lion, elephant, zebra and giraffe. The suite is adjacent to Zafara Camp, which is Botswana’s only Relais & Chateaux property, and overlooks the glassy Zibadianja Lagoon.

Zarafa Camp

Zafara Camp is an intimate, authentic safari camp located within the Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana. The area is known for its famous lion pride and unrivalled numbers of elephant. The camp has four deluxe tented rooms, including private decking and plunge pool which are placed under shady, cooling ebony trees. The camp is the first and only Relais & Chateaux property in Botswana, and this is evident through elegant, luxury touches throughout; few camps rival the intimacy and luxuriousness. There is also a separate villa, the Dhow Suites, which consists of two connecting tents and a private main area which operates independently from the rest of Zafara Camp. Surrounded by the wilderness of Botswana, the camp offers unique and contrasting views from every angle. The diverse landscapes open up a world of wildlife from leopard, lion and cheetah to giraffes and hippos. Zafara strikes a chord of harmony, through the friendly local staff and the mesmerising waters of the lagoon.

Selinda Suite

The Selinda Suite is exclusive and luxurious, situated near Selinda Camp, where guests can experience a traditional safari in the heart of the Selinda Reserve. The suite runs as a private camp, perfect for guests who are looking for an authentic but private safari experience. Guests of the Selinda Suite enjoy a private entrance and their own safari guide with a private vehicle, chef and host. Decorated with elements paying homage to water, air, earth and fire the rooms are decorated with objects that the explorer David Livingstone would have found on his travels. After a day spent on safari drives or walks exploring the wildlife of the area guests can relax in one of the many sumptuous areas of the suite.

Selinda Explorers Camp

Selinda Explorers Camp opened in 2012 and is situated in the Selinda Reserve on the bank of the Selinda Spillway, placed under the shade of African Ebony and Mopane trees. The camp has been designed to recall how early explorers would have stayed, in both philosophy and practice and this campaign design can be seen throughout the furnishings of the rooms. The camp is classic and authentic, drawing on traditions of East African safaris and built using recycled hardwood.
There are four custom-built tents, with authentic furnishings from Zanzibar and the East. The tents include two rooms, a personal verandah and a ‘bustani’ bathroom. The atmosphere of the camp is bush elegance; with all tents being at ground level, and the main areas being open-sided there is no better way of placing yourself within the surrounding environment. The camp is small, personal and light on its carbon footprint with attentive and professional staff enhancing guests’ experience.

Selinda Camp

Selinda Camp reopened in 2019, and is themed around the village of Sangwali, which used to be home to 3000 warriors and even loaned the explorer David Livingstone 200 men to aid him in his travels. The camp is partly owned by famous film-makers Derek and Beverley Joubert, who worked on the National Geographic film “Birth of a Pride”, which showcased the famous Selinda Lion pride. Selinda Camp is inspired by and celebrates European, Mokololo and Bayei cultures who all have links to this area. The Camp is themed around the thatched village of Sangwali, and pays homage to the elements; water in the form of blue décor; air, through billowing silks hanging from the lounge area’s ceiling and earth, represented through fresh, home-grown meals. Three guests tents, all covered in thatch offer a luxury and comfortable stay. All come complete with large ensuite bathrooms, private verandas and refreshing swimming pools. The main area of the camp is authentic and relaxing with high roofs, soft lighting and comfortable sofas perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view after a day of game excursions.

Mkulumadzi Lodge

Set on the banks of the Shire River in the Majete Wildlife Reserve is Mkulumadzi Lodge, a secluded safari lodge with eight luxurious chalets. Within this vast reserve of mature woodland, beautiful valleys and dense vegetation, you can slumber by the riverside and spend days venturing within the wilderness all around you. A hub of incredible conservation, this reserve is rich with so many species, from lions, black rhinos, and elephants to many species of delicate birds flittering up above. At Mkulumadzi Lodge, it’s all about surrendering to the beauty of nature. Enjoy the peace of the infinity pool that looks out onto the forest across the river, dine on delicious local dishes or afternoon tea on the terrace, and spend hours observing all manner of creatures as they meet at the watering hole. Whatever you fill your days with, you’ll be set for an experience like no other as you dive into the depths of Malawi’s beautiful wild side.

Blue Zebra Island Lodge

The exclusive Blue Zebra Island Lodge is situated on Nankoma Island, part of the Marelli Archipelago in Lake Malawi National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site). The 3 islands are home to a vast array of fresh water fish, including some of the most rare and colourful in the world. The islands support diverse flora and fauna and are a bird watcher’s paradise. A unique set-up with 9 en-suite safari-style tented chalets and 1 Superior Cottage overlooking the lake. Secluded executive chalets boast stunning views from private balconies, some with lake access. The chalets are set in an unspoiled environment, immersed in nature. Activities: nature trails, birding, kayaking, snorkelling, wake boarding, water skiing, tubing, sunset cruise, seasonal scuba diving. Relaxing at the Infinity Pool.

Tongole Wilderness Lodge

Nestled in the unspoilt beauty of Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve is Tongole Wilderness Retreat, a luxury lodge on the bank of the Bua River. Within the serenity of the open-air private suites you can slumber in the wild and reconnect to nature at its finest. Across the many miles of reserve you can spot elephants, lions, buffalo and many more animals as they trek the verdant forests and mountains that surround you. Listen to the birdsong, canoe peacefully along the river, and relax back at the pool overlooking the water – this retreat can help you find peace in a place where nature runs the show. Dine on gourmet meals, explore the vast wilderness and truly escape into Malawi’s largest and most unspoilt wildlife reserve.

Chem Chem Lodge

Chem Chem Lodge is situated within a private concession between the vast waters of Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park. The lodge and 8 safari tents blend in with the lush natural landscape, causing minimal disruption to the wildlife and allowing guests to enjoy endless views of the swaying grasses and the palm and acacia trees. Each of the tented suites is a luxurious haven, furnished with natural woods and textiles, and looking out over the emerald landscape. Guests can enjoy exciting wildlife viewing from the comfort of your plush double bed, including herds of wildebeest who will graze right outside the tents, and giraffes that wander along the plains. Sit in the pleasant shade of the covered lounge area with a cocktail in your hand and a book from the lodge’s library, and enjoy the sounds of the wilderness as the chirps of crickets and songs of exotic birds set your mind at ease.

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