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Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp Botswana

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Sparkling waterways and exotic wildlife, deep green lagoons and magical palm groves – all this and more surround you at the Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, nestled among 25,000 hectares of wildlife reserve. The reserve, reachable only by boat, offers complete solitude and privacy on its own island, with only nine private tents, each with sala, private plunge pool, and gorgeous views that will allow you to enjoy the magnificent wilderness of your surroundings — and even possibly spot some of the incredible beasts that roam here: rhinos, leopards, grazing wildebeest, and so many more.

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Xaranna Lodge Botswana.

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Xaranna Safari Activities.

To make the most of the experience, Xaranna Okavango guides offer guests a wide range of safari options, including romance safaris and game drives across the floodplains, tracking rhino, elephants, lions, leopards, and various wildebeest across the landscape. Or enjoy a more relaxed bush walk with an educated guide, bird-watching, or even a river cruise, discovering the channels of reeds and papyrus and watching the brightly-colored fish as they dart beneath the surface of the water. By evening, you’ll be ready to relax back at the beautifully appointed lodge, for an evening of luxurious tranquility beneath the stars.

Overview – Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp

Rooms: Nine en-suite tents, all with luxurious furnishings and tasteful décor and each with sala and private plunge pool.

Restaurants: Pan-African cuisine served in the main building

Resort facilities: Daily game drives morning and evening; afternoon boat rides; guided nature tours; safari shop on-site.

Location: on a 25,000-hectare private island reachable only by boat or private helicopter transfer, 45 minutes drive or boat ride from the Xudum airstrip.

Xugana Island Lodge Botswana

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Wake to the music of wild birds and views of the wetlands each morning during your stay at the secluded Xugana Island Lodge, located within a rare area of permanent water in the Okavango Delta. Sweeping sundecks, private viewing decks from all rooms, and an open boma allow views of the spectacular surroundings and an opportunity to enjoy this incredible oasis, filled with freshwater lagoons lush greenery, and some of the most magnificent birds to be found anywhere in the world.

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Xugana Island Lodge Botswana Photos.

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Xugana Lodge Safari Holidays – Lodge Overview.

Rooms: Eight raised tents with private viewing decks.

Restaurants: Dining area is in a thatched structure or al-fresco under ebony trees.

Resort facilities: Swimming pool, viewing decks on-site. Activities include bird-watching, fishing, motorboats, canoeing, and guided walks.

Location: 30 minutes flight by light aircraft from Maun.

Camp Okavengo Botswana Safari

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Nestled in the heart of the African Delta, Camp Okavango promises intense and intimate encounters with the magnificent wildlife and landscapes of Africa. In an area rich with lagoons and fresh water, the Camp features bird-viewing hides, open decks, a plunge pool, and both water and land excursions that will introduce you to the extraordinary natural splendors that surround you. En-suite safari tents all boast private viewing decks from which to observe the movement of wild animals and watch the flights of rare and exotic birds at all hours of the day, to make every moment here a magical one.

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Camp Okavengo Overview.

Rooms: En-suite elevated tents, all with private decks and sliding glass doors.

Restaurants: Meals are served in the main building; the dining area boasts a patio as well as fireplace.

Resort facilities: Swimming pool, reference library, and bird-viewing facilities on-site. Nature walks and other activities include bird-watching excursions, game tracking, motorboat or mokoro canoe excursions, and bream and tiger-fish fishing.

Location: 30 minutes from Maun by charter aircraft

Savute Luxury Safari Camp

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From private butler service to the spectacle of lions resting in the shade, everything about Savute Under Canvas, located in the Chobe National Park, is extraordinary. Known as the region with the largest predator population in Africa, Savute’s game drives promise spine-tingling adventures, along with breathtaking experiences of Africa’s other amazing animal life, from leopards and zebra to elephants, wildebeest, and cheetah. Bird-lovers will also be mesmerized by the ornithological riches of the region.: African penguins, turacos, herons, owls, kingfishers, and so many more, which will sing you soothingly to sleep at night, and wake you with the sun.

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Special Offer: Save up to £349 when combining a safari stay with a beach holiday in Zanzibar, Mauritius, Seychelles or Mombasa.

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Savute Luxury Safari Camp – Overview.

Rooms: Six luxurious, en-suite tents feature hot-water bucket showers and private butler service.

Restaurants: Meals feature Pan-African cuisine, served outdoors or beneath a canopy cover.

Resort facilities: 4×4 game drives, central area with board and card games available.

Location: accessible via charter from Maun or Kasane, in Chobe National Park.

Gorilla Forest Camp

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A complete sanctuary in a landscape of waterfalls, volcanoes, and forest, the extraordinary Gorilla Forest Camp offers guests a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience of living literally among the gorillas of Bwindi. Eight stunningly appointed tents, each with wooden decks, will lull you to sleep at night beneath the stars of this UNESCO World Heritage site, whilst by day, you can enjoy encounters with more than 350 species of birds’ 200 species of butterflies; and countless extraordinary animals — from forest elephants to black and white colobus, from antelope to rare, blue-tailed monkeys. The only camp located in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the Sanctuary offers the extraordinary opportunity to view gorillas in their own habitat. Special local tours bring you to the Bakiga and Batwa pygmy communities, with stops at a local banana beer brewery, tea farms, and medicine men. More than a holiday, a Gorilla Forest Camp Sanctuary Retreat stay will change the way you see the world.

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Gorilla Forest Camp Photos.

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Gorilla Forest Camp Overview.

Rooms: Eight tents, each with queen-sized beds and bathtubs with forest views.

Restaurants: A bar and dining cottage offers view of the rainforest. Open-air dining is also available.

Resort facilities: Small gift-shop offers local artifacts and necessities. The resort offers forest walks amongst the Bwindi park, where you can view 350 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies, 11 kinds of primates, and numerous other extraordinary beasts. Community interaction tirps take two hours and include visits to local tea farms, breweries, and other sites important to the local community. Birding walks and Gorilla Tracking excursions with expert guides are also available.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, about 25 km from Entebbe, 60 km from the Kihihi airstrip.

Bwindi Lodge Uganda

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Overlooking the fantastic Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the Bwindi Lodge offers guests the opportunity to live amongst some of the most rare and extraordinary animals of Africa. Gorilla treks, walks to view the many primates in the area, and bird-watching excursions, as well as walks through the volcano rivers and local waterfalls, will bring you in touch with nature like never before.

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Bwindi Lodge Overview.

Rooms: Eight spacious thatched “bandas” with private verandah. Shower sare bucket-style.

Dining: Local and Western dishes are served at the open-sided bar and dining area overlooking the forest, with fireplace for cool nights.

Resort facilities: Gorilla treks, primate-viewing excursions, bird-watching tours, volcano river and waterfall walks. Complementary massage.

Location: One hour from Entebbe, overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Virunga Lodge Rwanda

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Set above the Virunga Vulcanos and Ruhondo Lake, the Virunga Lodge is a small, eco-lodge boasting breathtaking views over the volcano, luxurious accommodations, and an intimate setting in which to enjoy the rare and memorable experience of primate safaris. Gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking excursions, and walks through the local region are all part of the Virunga Lodge adventure – one which combines the deepest respect for nature with the luxury its guests expect – and deserve.

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Virunga Lodge Rwanda- Overview.

Rooms: Eight en-suite rooms with large private verandah overlooking the lakes, with contemporary shows and toilets.

Restaurants: Meals are served in the central building.

Resort facilities: Social gatherings and lounge in the central building. Frequent dance performances. Gorilla treks; golden monkey tracking; visits to Dian Fossey memorial; and volcano, nature and village walks, are among the main activities on offer.

Location: About one hour from the Volcanoes Park

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

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Spectacular views, thrilling safari adventures, and a chance to give to the community, wildlife, and environment of the Congo, make a stay at the Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge an experience like no other.. Owned by a community trust which uses lodge fees to support communities and environmental initiatives in the area, Sabyinyo Silverback overlooks the magical 15,000-foot Virunga volcanoes which run through Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Daily gorilla treks, encounters with Mountain Gorillas, and opportunities to join in community projects, learn basketry and pottery crafts, visit local markets and villages, and bird watching tours are among the remarkable activities on offer, making this holiday destination unique in the world – romantic, exciting, inspiring, and utterly unforgettable.

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Sabinyo Silverback Lodge Overview.

Rooms: Five double cottages, two suites, one family suites, all with large fireplaces, Venetian plaster details, and veranda.

Restaurant: Located in the main lodge, the dining room boasts fireplaces and outside decks with stunning views of the volcanoes.

Resort facilities: Community awareness shop, library, and games room, are all situated in the main lodge. Activities include bird-watching walks; gorilla treks; visits to local communities and markets; informational trips to learn about development projects; excursions to nearby lakes Kivo, Ruhondo, Burera and Karago; Golden Monkey treks; a visit to the genocide memorial; and more.

Location: On the Parc National des Volcans in North Western Rwanda

Livingstone Hotel Victoria Falls

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Walk with the lions. Feel the wind in your face as you fly above the Victoria Falls. Cruise past crocodiles, giraffe, and elephants. Grab a jet boat through the rapids of the Zambezi river. All of these adventures and more await at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge, where magnificent luxury and classic design meet the thrill of an African holiday experience. From bungee-jumping, sky-diving, and white-water rafting to excursions to lion reservations, horseback safaris, game drives through the Zambezi, canoeing safaris, and luxury cruises aboard the Lady Livingstone – not to mention the exquisite spa treatments – the David Livingston Safari Lodge & Spa offers a holiday unlike anything else, anywhere in the world

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Hotel Overview – Livingstone, Victoria Falls.

Rooms: 77 beautifully-appointed en-suite rooms with private balcony overlook the Zambezi. There are two rooms equipped for the disabled.

Restaurants: “Kalai” in the main lodge serves traditional afro-Arabian cuisine. The “Pool Deck” offers a relaxed atmosphere for casual meals.

Resort facilities: Swimming pool, full-service spa, and 144-seater river cruiser are among the on-site treats. Special excursions include bungee jumping, elephant back safaris, suinset cruises, walks with the tigers, tiger-fish fishing, bird- and game drives, helicopter and microlight flights over the Falls, canoeing safaris, travels along the Victoral Falls Steam Train, white water rafting, encounters with lion cubs, and more.

Location: Victoria Falls, ten minutes drive from Livingstone on the Zambezi River

Zambezi Sun Resort

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Low-key comfort and a fabulous location against the legendary Victoria Falls make the Zambezi Sun Resort an ideal choice for a Zambia holiday, offering a wide assortment of adventure and activities as well as a deliciously indulgent spa. With luxuriously-designed rooms, each with its own private verandah, guests are assured of enjoying the height of comfort alongside the thrilling experience of a safari holiday. For the truly adventurous, the Zambezi Sun offers additional options, including abseiling, micro-light and helicopter flights, white water rafting trips, bungee-jumps, and more, for an experience you’ll never forget.

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Zambezi Sun Resort Overview.

Rooms: four luxury suites and 39 double rooms, 17 twin-bedded rooms, and two rooms for disabled guests.

Restaurants: “Livingstone” serves a la carte meals in the main dining room and on the terrace. Light meals and pastries are available at “The Lounge,” while casual dining can be enjoyed at the “Food Theatre Restaurant,” and light meals and coffees are on offer at the “Crocodile Café.”

Resort facilities: adventure excursions include bungee-jumping, white water rafting, quad biking, helicopter- and micro-light flights, and abseiling. Safari offerings include rhino safaris; visits to the Chobe River; game drives exploring the rhino, buffalo, crocodile, zebra, and antelope that roam the Mosi-oa Tunya National Park; elephant-back safaris; and horse-trail safaris.

Location: Ten minutes walk from Livingstone Airport within minutes of the Victoria Falls.