Safari Accommodation

• South Africa
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• Permanent lodge
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• Ultimate

This was the company’s first property, opened in 1999, and to this day run by Phil and Liz Biden and their family. Four more successes followed – Birkenhead House (Hermanus), La Residence (Franschhoek), The Silo and The One Above (Cape Town). Royal Malewane…

• Botswana
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• Classic

Meaning ‘Father Buffalo’, Rra Dinare is a well-run tented camp in a private reserve overlooking the Okavango Delta’s Gomoti river floodplains. In partnership with the Sankuyo Community, the camp is operated by Kwando Safaris, which runs camps throughout…

• Tanzania
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

Rubondo Island Camp is owned and operated by Asilia Africa. Committed to providing the finest wilderness experiences on the continent, Asilia runs 21 superb properties across Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar. This camp has been named one of National Geographic’s…

• South Africa
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

The area is excellent for game, with lion, leopard, spotted hyena and elephant in abundance. It’s booked on a full-board basis, which includes all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, vehicle and walking safaris, transfers from Sabi Sabi Airstrip,…

• South Africa
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• Permanent lodge
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• Ultimate

It’s the most exclusive and also the most expensive property here! Its theme is Tomorrow, in contrast to the Yesterday and Today options making up the rest of the collection, and it’s described as Africa’s most environmentally sensitive lodge. Accommodation…

• South Africa
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

This collection has three themes – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow – and Little Bush is a Today property, with a contemporary feel. The camp has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor! Accommodation is booked on a full-board basis, including all…

• South Africa
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

Selati is modelled on a historic railway theme which harks back to the 1870s, when gold was transported by rail from the Drakensberg and a sideline was cut across the Sabi Sands Reserve close to where the camp is now. The camp is designed as an authentic home…

• Botswana
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• Classic

Sable Alley is a stylish year-round camp situated amidst the game-rich floodplains of Khwai Private Reserve. Run by Natural Selection, which operates a portfolio of camps and lodges across Botswana , Namibia , and South Africa , this sophisticated,…

• South Africa
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

Yellow Zebra recommend Sable Camp for guests seeking luxurious accommodation in one of South Africa’s most wildlife-rich regions.

• Namibia
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

Established in 1999, Safarihoek Lodge is owned and operated by Etosha Heights Namibia. This company has a strong background in conservation and research, participating in and hosting the Etosha Rand Lion Conservation Project as well as hosting and assisting…

• Mauritius
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• Beach
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• Essential

SALT of Palmar is an adults-only, 59-room boutique property and Design Hotel’s first Member Hotel in Mauritius. With its playful design and bold colour scheme, the style reflects Mauritius’ eclectic cultural heritage whilst opening doors to a diverse…

• Rwanda
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

Sambora Kinigi is a charming boutique lodge just outside Rwanda’s rainforested Volcanoes National Park, making it an ideal base for gorilla trekking. The guest experience here is warm and welcoming, with staff delivering a high level of service while…

• Botswana
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• Luxury

San Camp is a small, romantic camp with an impossibly beautiful location on Botswana’s lunar-like Makgadikgadi Pans. The camp is run by Natural Selection, which has an impressive portfolio of properties throughout Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Among…

• Botswana
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

Sanctuary Retreats’ Baines’ Camp is named after Thomas Baines, a nineteenth-century artist and explorer, and it offers a superb base from which to enjoy a wide range of activities. Sanctuary’s motto is ‘Luxury, naturally’, and Baines’ is among the finest…

• Botswana
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• Permanent lodge
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• Luxury

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp fits neatly into the Botswana super-luxe category with its generously sized up-scale suites and want-for-nothing amenities. As it’s located on Chief’s Island within the Okavango Delta’s infamous Moremi Game Reserve , guests can…

• Botswana
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero is an exclusive country-house-style retreat on the border of Chobe National Park that stands out for its beautiful gardens, panoramic views of the Chobe river, and easy access from Kasane International Airport. Guests can expect all…