Eco Luxury Camps and Lodges in the World

Situated in a beautiful location on the River Sand, Founders Camp is not only an excellent place to enjoy all the activities one would normally associate with a game reserve, but it is also a fine place to fish. From the balconies of both the chalets and the suite, one can admire the river, the fish swimming in its crystal-clear waters and the Antelope grazing along its banks. All the chalets and suites are surrounded by the dense verdant rain forest with magnificent views over the River Sand. Given such an evocative location and the warm colonial atmosphere of the accommodation, guests cannot help but feel at home. The Lodge possesses a stylish lounge, a connecting dining room and an elegant swimming pool. The kitchen allows guests to sample innumerable pan-African dishes. The 5 chalets are all sumptuously furnished, possessing air conditioning,minibar and a bathroom with bathtub complete with glass walls offering amazing views. The camp suite also possesses an outside shower bringing the occupant yet closer to nature. Situated in the part of Africa known to have the highest density of animals, Founders Camp is a great starting point for those wishing to go on safari, even with their children. Not to be underestimated, the superb banquets prepared and served in the open reserve never fail to impress.

Read more

Situated on the Sand River, Bateleur Camp is one of the oldest and best loved lodges in whole of South Africa. Stately, elegant and steeped in history, what was once a rustic safari camp is now a luxurious and comfortable lodge. The lodge is divided into four areas – kitchen, library, museum and bed room. The lodge is decorated with classical hunting scenes and a magnificent ebony tree is incorporated into the structure. Thanks to the old black and white photographs on the walls, guests are transported back to the magic atmosphere of how the camp was of yore. The cuisine is decidedly pan-African and guests are welcome to take there meals outside in the beautiful lantern-lit garden. All the accommodation has breathtaking views over the River Sand and is furnished with elegance. Both chalets and suites are equipped with air conditioning, minibar and bathrooms containing magnificent bathtubs that look out onto the surrounding countryside. Each suite also has an outside shower. Bataleur Camp offers guided safaris by both day and night, stargazing, bird watching and open air banquets
within the reserve itself.
Read more

Tree Camp is renowned as an ideal place for safaris and in particular for observing leopards. Situated deep in the heart of the Sabi Sand Reserve, the zone is particularly rich in numerous species of wild animals. The camp is completely surrounded by trees and all the suites give the impression of being suspended within them, giving a more direct contact with nature. All the suites have elegant four poster beds, air conditioning and a minibar. The bathrooms are stylish and luxurious down to the finest detail. The bathtubs are beautiful and can be illuminated with candelabra for more romantic moments. The private terrace with swimming pool and shower are intimate and represent the perfect place to sit back and relax since they all have breathtaking views over the River Sand. For those wishing to interact, the camp also possesses a glorious marble swimming pool with a natural water fall. Safari, bird watching, stargazing and delicious pan-African dishes prepared at any time of the day and served in the open are just some of the characteristics of this fascinating and luxurious camp.

Read more

Getty Lodge is the ideal destination for travellers in search of a truly exclusive experience. A newly constructed residence, situated deep within the Phinda private game reserve, this protected site looks out onto an extinct volcano abundantly cloaked in trees and lush vegetation. The building itself is a sophisticated mix of natural and modern – stone, wood and cement for the lower courses with thatching for the roof. The interior is a rich blend of fabrics and natural fibres. The kitchen is equipped for any eventuality, whether this be informal snacks or more formal meals. A chef and a butler are at the disposition of the guests twenty four hours a day. The twice daily safaris are accompanied by an experienced ranger and all daily activities are organised around the needs of the guests.

Read more

Ecca Lodge is the new jewel in the crown of the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. The lodge is located on a hill, looking out over a lush valley beyond which a line of clay-coloured cliffs - from which the name Ecca derives - rise up on the horizon. The views are particularly breathtaking especially when the trees are in flower, turning the entire landscape pink. The lodge differs from its two sister structures by virtue of its innovative and entertaining design. The lively paintings in the Andy Warhol style together with the burgundy glows of the retro lighting render the lodge warm and inviting, while the undulating iron roof in the form of a pagoda, large windows and abundant use of stone and fabric add a certain grace and style. Each suite has a spacious bathroom with an interior and exterior shower and a lounge that can also double-up as a children’s bed room. The communal areas are equally impressive boasting a luxurious lounge with log fire, a dinning room, a veranda with stunning vistas over the surrounding countryside and a swimming pool with sun beds. In addition, the interactive kitchen serves delicious, wholesome food and a full and comprehensive baby sitting service is provided. Activities provided by the lodge include both nocturnal and day time safaris, fishing, canoeing, historical tours and museum visits with organised picnics along the way.

Read more

Sheltered beneath a canopy of majestic Acacia Tortillis in a remote and secluded corner of Tarangire National Park, Swala Camp  offers  guests  the  perfect  setting  from  which  to explore one of Tanzania’s best kept secrets. Swala's nine private, permanent tents feature ensuite bathrooms with showers, complemented by fittings and fixtures crafted from local materials to mirror the understated elegance of the time-honoured safari style. The elevated terraces on the tents give onto the waterhole that attracts wildlife year-round. Throughout the stay guests will be serenaded by the resident wildlife, including impala (after which the camp is named), waterbuck, lion and various elephant groups. There is even a   resident  leopard  that  puts  in  the  occasional  guest appearance at the waterhole during dinner. Meals are taken in the comfortable dining tent, with full silver service, Pan-African cuisine and fine wines adding to the "country house under canvas" ambience. Swala offers an experience that is both exclusive in its setting and luxurious in its style, the ambience of old, wild Africa with a breathtaking location that  defines  the  safari  as  surely  as  the  wildlife  that inhabits it.

Read more

Situated on a kopje, Kusini Camp is the only permanent tented camp in this part of the Serengeti National Park. As such it affords guests the rare opportunity of exclusive game     drives     and     intimate     walking     encounters. The surrounding short grass plains provide the setting for the most spectacular natural phenomenon in the whole of Africa, the wildebeest migration, during which time the hordes congregate around the camp in order to give birth. Each of Kusini’s  nine  tents  feature  private  showers  and  private terraces overlooking the plains. Gather for meals and stories in the dining tent, which also has an intimate library, lounge and veranda. Guests can also enjoy a picturesque bush breakfast or partake in the sundowner cocktail hour among the kopje boulders, while spotting for  game, including zebra, cape buffalo, lion and leopard. The Camp offers superb all year-round game viewing opportunities in open vehicles, as well as guided bush walks. Built to complement and not compete with its most spectacular setting, Kusini blends seamlessly into the wilderness, in harmony with the architecture of nature.

Read more

Erected on the perimeter of the celebrated Ngorongoro Crater on  the  East  side  of  the  Serengeti  National  Park,  the Ngorongoro   Crater   Lodge   represents   without   doubt one   of   the   most   spectacular   examples   of      African architecture. Inspired by Maasai building techniques which combine mud and Manyatta wood, the lodge blends in harmoniously into the spectacular scenery of the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge consists of three camps, each one elegantly furnished with antique furniture,
pan-African treasures and local artefacts. Each suite offers breathtaking panoramic views and has a personalised butler service.  The  lodge  organises  guided  safaris  within  the Ngorongoro   Crater   area,   allowing   the   visitors   to observe  the  numerous  species  of  wild  animals  in  their natural habitat. The lodge also lays on visits to the nearby archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge and Shifting Sands where guests can picnic and stroll around the rim of the Crater. Thanks to its spectacular location and personalised service, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is a luxurious camp that offers its guests a whole host of emotions and suggestive experiences throughout the length of their stay.

Read more

Klein’s Camp is one of the pearls of Tanzania. Its elevated position offers fantastic views of the surrounding valleys through which pass the herds during their “Great  Migration”.  The  bungalows  are  all  beautifully constructed out of wood and local stone and each one is elegantly furnished. All bungalows possesses a shower and a veranda with a breathtaking view over the surrounding valleys. Safaris are organised to take place during both day and  night  and  for  the  guest  these  often  prove  to  be unforgettable experiences. The Savannah walks can be just as evocative and help the visitor appreciate all the natural beauty of this exclusive location. The camp swimming pool is one of the best places to relax. It is built entirely out of local stone and has fantastic views over the surrounding hills. Well off the beaten track and far from the madding crowds, Klein’s   Camp  with  its  silence,  wide  open  spaces  and spectacular views is the perfect place to come and relax and indulge in a little quite contemplation.

Read more

The Grumeti River Camp is situated in the remote western corridor  of  the  Serengeti  National  Park.  This  unspoilt wilderness is not only famous for its river but also for the thousands and thousands of animals that have to wade across it every year during the “Great Migration”. Not surprisingly, the river is equally renowned for its gigantic crocodiles which are  particularly  well  fed.  Such  a  prodigious  amount  of wildlife is unparalleled anywhere else in the world and at night one can even  hear the hippos bellowing in the lake nearby.  Each  tent  is  fully  equipped  and  furnished  in  a luxurious colonial style and disposes of an outside shower.
The camp provides guided safaris in open vehicles, bird watching and excursions to Lake Victoria. In the savannah of the Serengeti National Park, guests will marvel at the great number  and  variety  of  animals  in  view  –  gnu,  zebra, gazelle and giraffe. The sunsets from the Masira hills is always  a  breathtaking  experience  as  is  a  visit  to  the wallowing hippos that pass their time frolicking in the adjacent watercourses. The Grumeti River Camp offers the truly traditional African experience, bringing the guest into the  wonderfully  untamed  and  untouched  world  of  the savannah.

Read more