Archive for November, 2006
Chobe Chilwero. Deep in the heart of the Botswana wilderness!
Chobe Chilwero Lodge, one of the most enchanting places on earth. This comfortable lodge boasts elegantly furnished accomodation, gourmet meals and fine wines. Guests can relax in genteel, air-conditioned luxury thatched cottages equipped with mosquito nets, ceiling fans, hairdryer, in- room safe and in-room emergency intercom. En-suite facilities include sunken handcrafted baths, indoor and outdoor showers, private gardens and terraces overlooking the magnificent Chobe River. Activities offered at Chobe Chilwero include thrilling guided drives in open-sided 4×4 vehicles that pass through Africa’s largest concentration of elephants, hippos, buffalos, puku, lions and other magnificent creatures. With gorgeous, breathtaking vistas as a backdrop, the guest will come face-to-face with the abundant creatures of the bush, and witness some of the most spectacular sunsets Mother Nature bestows.
No commentsChief’s Camp
Chief’s Camp is a luxury bush lodge situated on Chief’s Island in the exclusive Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve. Twelve secluded, permanent luxury bush pavilions, designed for privacy and comfort, offer the guest a front-row seat for this rich and rewarding African adventure. Each pavilion offers en-suite facilities and a private game viewing deck and is equipped with a hairdryer, ceiling fan, in-room safe and in-room emergency intercom.
Game viewing opportunities include daily excursions in open-sided 4×4 vehicles and quiet mokoro excursions (subject to water levels) along the channels of the Okavango Delta. Expert guides are always on hand to offer a wealth of wildlife knowledge and to help visitors make the most of these rare opportunities. Invigorating spa treatments are also available in peak season, providing relaxation.
Stanley’s Camp
Stanley’s Camp is situated in a 260,000 acre private concession on the southern tip of Chief’s Island. This location ensures total privacy. Accomodation consists of 8 classically styled safari tents on elevated decking. The tents are furnished with handcrafted beds, fine linen sheets, antique furniture and oriental carpets. The decor gives a delightful glimpse of colonial Africa. The main building, open in design and supported by a large sausage tree, is raised on decking and offers panoramic views of the surronding floodplains. Hammocks on the decks invite afternoon relaxation, while the rimflow swimming pool is perfect for cooling down. Activities are vast and varied at Stanley’s, ranging from day and night game drives in open-sided 4×4 vehicles to walking safaris with an armed professional guide to mokoro excursions (subject to water levels).
No commentsEagle Island Camp
Situated on the leafy Island of Xaxaba, Eagle Island Camp is a natural paradise overlooking the tranquil waters of the Delta. At ever point, the views through the palm trees are breathtaking, the teeming wildlife seemingly endless, so much so that the New York Times voted its bar (Fish Eagle Bar) as being one of the most romantic in the entire world!
Guests are accommodated in luxurious tents, each one manufactured using local natural materials and decorated in various African styles.Each tent is equipped with a minibar, bathroom and air conditioning. The verandas - where one may also eat - are furnished with comfortable chairs and hammocks that provide unforgettable views of the surrounding countryside. Eagle Island Camp also caters for a whole host of interesting activities : boat trips exploring the innumerable and spectacular water courses and the varied wildlife they contain, bird watching or indeed pleasure flights, either in light aircraft or helicopters, where one can admire the magnificent panorama. For those who are simply in search of beauty and tranquillity, the camp is also a place of quiet contemplation where one can sit and listen to the vibrant sounds of mother nature while at the same time admiring the rich palette of colours that surround.
Savute Elephant Camp
The Savute Elephant Camp lies in the heart of the Chobe National Park, which is to be found in the semi-arid region of northern Botswana, an area renowned as the elephant capital of the world. The tents are all elegantly equipped with bathrooms, minibar and air conditioning. Each tent possesses a private veranda complete with comfortable chairs and hammocks where guests can sit back and enjoy the fabulous sight of lions, leopards, zebra and giraffe interacting with each other within their own natural environment. The camp also offers numerous leisure activities such as bird watching (the area boasts over 250 different species!), motorised safari excursions with a guide, a swimming pool complete with diving board which in addition affords breathtaking views of the wildlife in the park and also pleasure flights over the Okavango Delta. The Savute Elephant Camp has been built using local materials that blend in naturally with the countryside around it.
No commentsSandibe Safari Lodge
The Sandibe Safari Lodge is situated on the border of the magnificent Moremi Reserve in the South West corner of the Okavango Delta. As such it forms part of the unspoilt wilderness that makes up the ecosystem of the River Santantadibe. All cottages are thatched and have been constructed using natural materials that blend in harmoniously with the surrounding environment.
Each cottage possess outside showers and large windows permitting panoramic views over the entire forest and the Okavango Delta. Beautifully and stylishly furnished, each cottage is decorated in warm, natural colours. The exteriors are equipped with viewing decks complete with hammocks, allowing guests to sit back and admire the breathtaking views over the savannah below them. The lodge also provides a spacious lounge and dinning room for relaxation in the evening. The cuisine, predominantly pan-African, is served in the boma accompanied by an excellent selection of wines. For those intimate moments, the private terrace of every cottage is the ideal place for a romantic candle lit dinner. The camp organises both nocturnal and day time safaris, guided nature walks, bird watching and boat trips along the river.
Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp
The Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp is situated on the edge of the Moremi Nature Reserve in a private concession of over 7,000 hectares. As the name suggests - in the local Bayei language the word “nxabega” denotes the “place of the giraffes” - the camp is perfectly placed for exciting game drives. Nestled in a leafy glade of ancient trees, the camp blends harmoniously into the landscape around it and succeeds in combining elegance with the exotic. The communal areas boast wooden floors and thatched
roofs, while all the tents are fully furnished and dispose of a private viewing deck with breathtaking views over the Okavango Delta. The nature walks in the company of experienced guides help visitors discover the local fauna and flora. The spectacular views over the Okavango Delta and the golden savannah contribute to making any stay at Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp a marvellous and unforgettable experience.
Amankore
Amonkora derives its name from two words meaning “peace” and “pilgrimage”. Amonkora offers its guests the chance to learn about the history and the traditional way of life in Bhutan by residing in one of its four luxury lodges, each one perched in one of the high mountain valleys of the region. Each lodge differs from the other by virtue of its precise location and by virtue of the parti- cular experience it is able to offer. Amankora Paro, with its luxurious wooden furnished lodge sits at 2,225 metres above sea level and has breathtaking views over the surrounding valleys and the snow capped Drugyel Dzong. Amankora Thimphu is another sumptuous lodge. Built in the dzong style and surrounded by lush pine forests, the whole area (Motithang) is dotted with ancient temples and monasteries. Amankora Punakha is the most remote and is only accessible by a suspension bridge that crosses the River Mo Chhu. Amankora offers its guests a unique mixture of cultural and spiri- tually edifying experiences in a region rich in history and tradition.
No commentsBlancaneaux
Situated in the Mountain Pine Ridge nature reserve, close to S. Ignacio, Blancaneaux Lodge blends in perfectly with its luxuriant wooded surroundings. The lodge has been designed with the aim of maximising luxury and comfort while at the same time remaining in harmony with its lush natural environment. Constructed using
local materials and conceived without air conditioning, televisions or telephones, Blancaneaux offers its guests a full immersion into nature. The accommodation is elegantly furnished and possesses a decidedly ethnic feel, with splendid views over the garden, the waterfalls and the tropical rainforest. A sojourn in Blancaneaux Lodge will be a fascinating and unforgettable experience highlighted by the luxury and comfort of the lodge and the wild beauty of the nature around it.
