Safari Accommodation

• Seychelles
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• Beach
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• Luxury

Constance Lémuria is an excellent option for travellers keen to experience the buzz of a big resort. It deserves a special mention for its kids’ activities, ensuring the youngsters will not run out of things to do! The company Constance Hotels and Resorts…

• South Africa
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

Coot Club is a family-friendly retreat within 464 hectares of private nature reserve on South Africa's dramatic Cape coastline, 2 hours by car from Cape Town. This area is rich in birdlife and plant diversity, and guests can enjoy sandboarding down dunes,…

• Namibia
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• Hotel
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• Essential

A member of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, Cornerstone Guesthouse is a small, owner-run property. Frequently praised for its high standards of service, it has received a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award! Each room is booked on a B&B basis,…

• Kenya
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• Semi-Tented (Hybrid)
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• Luxury

On its own 7,608-acre private conservancy bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Cottar’s 1920s Camp is an iconic safari product owned by one of Kenya’s most established industry families. Far from the Maasai Mara crowds but with access to all the…

• Tanzania
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• Semi-Tented (Hybrid)
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• Classic

Craters Edge is a new luxury lodge high up on the rim of Tanzania’s epic Ngorongoro Crater. Its 15 spacious, thoughtfully designed suites offer panoramic views of the crater, with all the indulgences guaranteed to ensure an extremely comfortable stay. A key…

• Kenya
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• Hotel
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• Essential

The hotel is owned and operated by Sarovar Hotels & Resorts, a name synonymous with high service standards. Formally known as The Lazizi Premiere offers accommodation to suit all types of traveller, and boasts a superb conference centre that may be of…

• South Africa
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• Permanent lodge
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• Essential

De Zeekoe’s location, together with its numerous activities and laidback style, makes it a must-visit in South Africa. The choice of dwellings is amazing, helping you to decide just how you want to spend your time. Whether you go self-catering or full board,…

• South Africa
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• Permanent lodge
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• Ultimate

Owned by Laurence Graff, chairman of Graff Diamonds International, it was established in 2003 with the aim of becoming the most desirable art, hospitality, and wine destination in all South Africa! Accommodation is booked on a B&B basis, including daily…

• Kenya
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

Deloraine is owned and run by Offbeat Safaris. This company was founded in 1990 by the late great Tristan Voorspuy. Since Tristan’s death in 2017, his wife Cindy and two children Archie and Imo have kept the business going, and Deloraine is in fact the…

• Seychelles
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• Beach
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• Classic

The island is unusual in that it contains no paved roads – instead, plenty of peaceful pathways wind through the retreat. Altogether, the relaxed pace of life at Denis matched with the owner’s motto, ‘The island is yours … do what you want without disturbing…

• Namibia
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• Permanent lodge
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• Essential

Set within a private nature reserve, its location makes it the perfect starting point for tours, nature drives and horse safaris! Desert Homestead Lodge uses environmentally friendly technology to provide solar-powered electricity and water heating.

• Zimbabwe
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• Semi-Tented (Hybrid)
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• Essential

Deteema Springs is owned and run by Machaba Safaris. Presently this company operates six superb camps – three in the Okavango Delta, three in Hwange National Park, and two in Mana Pools. Deteema Springs is designed to merge seamlessly with its rocky and…

• Botswana
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• Semi-Tented (Hybrid)
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• Classic

Dinaka is a remote, year-round camp in a vast private reserve on the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Owned by respected safari operator Ker & Downey, this is an expertly run property with a focus on the Kalahari’s unique wildlife and a…

• Mauritius
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• Beach
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• Classic

Dinarobin Beachcombers will be closed from 15th May to 15th October 2027. As a Beachcombers property, like Paradis, Dinarobin operates according to excellent standards of service. Guests opting for a Senior Suite have their own concierge, while all sporty…

• South Africa
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• Permanent lodge
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• Classic

Originally built as the harbour master’s private residence in the 1800s, Dock House is situated on the edge of the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. This sophisticated and intimate boutique hotel overlooks the bustling harbour, with Table Mountain poised…

• Botswana
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• Semi-Tented (Hybrid)
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• Classic

Within the verdant 33,000-hectare Duba Concession, Duba Explorers Camp is a small, expedition-style camp surrounded by floodplains and shaded year-round by jackalberry, leadwood, mangosteen, and sycamore fig trees. YZ recommends Duba Explorers Camp for…