Eco Luxury Camps and Lodges in the World

Situated  in  the  heart  of  one  of  the  most  exclusive  and spectacular canyons in the world, the Spearfish Canyon Lodge is constructed and furnished in the style of a traditional American lodge. The lodge is open all year round and thanks to its magnificent natural setting the hotel never ceases to enchant guests with its stunning scenery. All the rooms are spacious and are stylishly decorated with local handicrafts. The beds are covered with warm quilts and the windows offer breathtaking vistas. Activities in the lodge are intense and bring the visitor directly into contact with nature. Guests can  ski,  go  fishing  or  participate  in  bird  watching. In addition, the lodge offers mountain biking, photographic safaris, horse riding, snowmobiling and turkey hunting. For those interested in history and culture, guests can visit the Crazy Horse Memorial or take a trip to Deadwood. For those relaxing moments, a quiet walk through the forests is a great remedy and in the evenings the restaurant offers an international menu with a whole host of delicious local specialities. For those wishing to escape all the smells, noises and sounds of the modern city, the Spearfish Canyon Lodge is the perfect getaway.

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The Matetsi Water Lodge is situated in a concession of over 12,000 acres, the entirety being completely unfenced, allowing the free movement of the herds within in it. The whole territory is traversed by the Zambesi River, which during its passage delights visitors by the sheer magnitude and magnificent of its geomorphic features, the most celebrated being Victoria Falls - 1370 meters high and popularly known as the “thundering smoke”. Thanks to the river visitors are able to admire numerous species of fish, birds and mammals. The 18 suites look directly out onto this legendary river. All the accommodation assures the maximum in privacy and comfort. Each suite possesses a private swimming pool, open air shower and a large amount of individual open space. All the communal areas are stylishly designed and benefit from breathtaking views. Meals are served in the open, either on the banks of the river or in the woods surrounding each lodge. Lodge activities include both nocturnal and day time safaris, pleasure flights over Victoria Falls, fishing and canoeing. The beautify and tranquillity of this location together with its breathtaking views will make any stay at Matetsi Water Lodge a unique and memorable experience.

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Surrounded by the jagged mountain heights of the Namibia desert, the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge gives guests the opportunity of visiting every  corner of the desert  in the company  of  an  expert guide and  by a multitude of means – on foot, by open safari vehicle and even by hot air balloon. To help it blend into its surroundings, the lodge is essentially constructed of stone. However,  all the villas boast giant glass exterior windows which monopolise the stunning desert  scener.  All the villas are spacious and are equipped with a dinning room, fireplace, minibar,  air  conditioning,  outside  shower  and  a  large star-viewing sky light in each bedroom. The swimming pool, surrounded by a hauntingly beautiful desert, allows guests to relax while enjoying dramatic views over endless horizons of undulating sands and immense dunes. When night falls, the crisp  desert  air provides an  unparalleled opportunity  to view the  African  skies.  The  lodge  has constructed  its  own  observatory,   installing  a  powerful electronic telescope that will reward visitors with many memorable sights. At Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge visitors can traverse the Southern skies while field rangers share their knowledge of the oldest desert in the world, adding a stellar dimension to their stay.

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Situated on the largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Marlin Lodge is much more than just a seaside resort with great possibilities for fishing. The lodge is a natural haven, teeming in wildlife and offers visitors a whole range of outdoor activities. The lodge is constructed using local wood and is elevated above the ground on wooden stilts. The accommodation is built ostensibly of wood with traditional thatched roofing. Wooden pathways connect the 20 chalets to the main lodge so as to interfere as little as possible with the natural environment. The chalets are all individually built and no two are completely alike. All the interiors combine luxury with ethnically styled furnishings and decoration.
Warm earth colours predominate (beige, maroon, orange) with touches of cobalt blue on the cushions and dining sets. All the chalets have a private patio with direct access to the beach which represents more often than not the centre of activity on the island. During the day guests can picnic in one of the islands more remote spots or go out and “explore” some of the neighbouring islands using the lodges private yacht. In the evenings, the beach is transformed into a romantic torch-lit restaurant serving a delicious mixture of
local African and Portuguese dishes. For those passionate about scuba diving, Marlin Lodge boasts its own private diving centre and offers its guests a whole host of different sites to dive in. The aquatic life here is particularly abundant, ranging from innumerable types of coral and tropical fish to dolphins, sharks and even dugongs, the legendary marine mammals.

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Bateleur Camp is situated close to the Masai Mara National Reserve, the stunning beauty of which has made it a common venue  for  film  makers  the  world  over.  The  sumptuous colonial  style  of  the  camp  together  with  the  dramatic landscape  around  it  render  any  stay  here  a  magical experience. The tents, surrounded by romantic forests and lush vegetation, boast wooden floors, ceiling fans, leather sofas and writing desks. To satisfy all the guest’s possible daily needs a personal butler is also placed at the disposition of each tent. The camp organises both nocturnal and day time safaris within the private reserve, nature walks in the company of an experienced guide and interaction with the indigenous Maasai inhabitants. The pan-African cuisine is always  accompanied  by  excellent  wines.  The  service  is impeccable and meals can be served almost anywhere on the site. Bateleur Camp combines  adventurous safaris into the depths of an untamed wilderness with the ultimate in intimate and luxurious accommodation.

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The hotel Grotta Giusti is a fully restored 19th Century villa  set  in  a  historic  park,  situated  at  the  foot  of  the Monsummano Hill. The hotel is not only in the immediate vicinity of the Tyrrhenian Sea but is also very close to many of the most important “Cities of Art”. Elegant hotel and modern spa, the hotel possesses 64 rooms and suites all finely decorated and enriched by marble bathtubs that run on piped spring water. Guests may make use of the trim trail in the woods, swim in the open air swimming pool - natural spring  water  of  course!  - admire  the  waterfalls  while enjoying a massage or hydro massage or even relax between dips in the Bio-Aqua-Café by the pool side. Thanks to its highly qualified and experienced beauticians, the hotel offers a whole multitude of health and beauty treatments – courses for the five senses, Oriental therapies etc. Both tennis and golf  facilities  are  close  by.  In  the  evening  the  Veranda Restaurant offers a  wide selection of traditional Tuscan dishes, including slimmers alternatives, while the Bar Giusti will be more than happy to help the guest end the day by offering  numerous cocktails and a variety of soft music. The hotel Grotta Giusti is the ideal location for those wishing to devote a little time to the care of their own bodies while relaxing in luxurious, leafy surroundings.

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The Hotel Fonteverde Terme is situated within the Val d’Orcia Natural Park through which passes the river bearing the same name. Once the residence of the Medici family, the hotel possesses 68 rooms, 7 junior suites and 5 suites, each one offering magnificent views. All the rooms are considered to be “show case” in that they are all richly furnished and possess breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Each bathroom is conceived as a miniature spa in its own right. Using spring water issuing from the Siennese hills, the hotel’s central spa offers a whole range of refreshing and invigorating baths and jets purposely designed to promote good health and physical well being. The complex also comprises a beauty salon, offering a full range of specialised medicinal and beauty treatments all of the very highest quality. The elegant Oliveta restaurant with its vast selection of olive oils and wines caters to an elite clientele and in particular to those wishing to promote their spiritual well being just as much as their physical one. A renaissance backdrop combined with an architectural setting steeped in culture and history combine tocreate a salubrious atmosphere of luxury and relaxation.

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