Eco Luxury Camps and Lodges in the World

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.

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Aman-i-Khas is a luxurious camp site pitched in the hills of Aravalli. The camp is located on the outskirts of Ranthambore National Park, one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the world, one of the few places where it is still possible to see tigers in their native habitat. All the tents are elegantly furnished and take their inspiration from Mughal architecture, possessing separate “rooms” divided by cotton cloths. Each tent has a living room complete with sofa, table and chairs, an inner bedroom, containing a comfortable four poster bed, a bathroom and a dressing room. Each tent disposes of air conditioning and fans. All other site facilities are equally under canvas. One of the most important is the dining room where Indian and continental food is served. The cuisine is of the very best quality, prepared using only the freshest products biologically grown in the camp itself. Another tent serves as a library, well stocked with a wide range of books, newspapers and CD’s.
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Located just 45 minutes from the cosmopolitan city of Dubai, Al Maha provides an unrivalled mix of luxury, refinement, culture and technology. Emirates Al Maha’s luxurious accommodation is provided by separate, free-standing suites. The hotel also offers ten additional Bedouin Suites ideally suited to the individual seeking even greater privacy. The en-suite, controlled-temperature swimming-pools in all suites have been significantly enlarged to enhance the pleasure of this wonderfully indulgent attraction. Meals can be taken in the main dining room, Al Diwaan, or on the deck of your own suite. The new Timeless Spa extends seamlessly from the resort’s main swimming-pool, offering unobstructed panoramic views of the Hajar Mountains and surrounding sand dunes. Here, guests can go on desert safaris in four-wheel drive vehicles accompanied by knowledgeable field guides, enjoy displays of the ancient Arabian sport of falconry and go camel or horse trekking. As the Gulf’s first eco-tourism resort, Al Maha ensures that visitors not only enjoy the splendour of the desert, but do so in the knowledge that they are contributing towards the preservation of the ancient heritage of a majestic land.
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The Whitepod eco-camp is the result of an idea developed by Swiss-born Sofia de Meyer. This unique mountain retreat was created for anyone seeking complete isolation far from the stress and the hustle and bustle of city life and for people who love to ski. Situated in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the camp consists of 8 ‘pods’ (tents) arranged above an old alpine chalet. Each thermally-insulated pod has a single room large enough to accommodate two guests and is produced with advanced-technology, waterproof fabrics. They are designed with oval windows, from which one can admire the surrounding breath-taking mountain scenery. During the evening, a ‘soft’ romantic atmosphere is created by the light produced by oil lamps with a sophisticated modern design. The alpine chalet dates back to 1820. It was restored and restructured to provide the camp with a dining hall, lounge, bar and bathroom facilities. Besides a series of exciting snow and mountain sports activities including dog-sledging, snowboarding and skiing, guests can also make use of the spa, which offers personal therapy, traditional-type massage and the use of natural products.

One of Italy’s most innovative and sophisticated residential retreats is located in a mediaeval village in the Gran Sasso Natural Park of the Abruzzo region. Created as a result of the propriotor’ great interest in art and the popular culture of this mountainous area, the Sextantio - Albergo Diffuso complex represents Abruzzo’s first attempt at completely restoring one of its ancient villages for residential purposes. The hotel - a fusion of refined, imposing mediaeval architecture and modern technology - contains 42 luxury bedrooms, all of which are differ considerably in terms of internal décor and the forms of restructuring adopted. The extreme luxury of the accommodation at S. Stefano di Sessanio is generated by the great care that was taken over every fine detail and by the choice of original and simple, locally-produced fittings, high-quality fabrics and an almost imperceptible use of advanced technology. The underlying ‘philosophy’ of the project can also be dicovered in the cuisine and products offered at the restaurant and wine-bar, breakfasts served with country jams and marmalades, the fresh bread and home-made cakes, and in the lunch and dinners prepared with the typical products and recipes of the surrounding mountainous areas.

LEISURE
Excursions on foot, by bicycle or on horseback through the Parco del Gran Sasso; vintage Italian vehicles popular in the 1960s available for hire; trips to nearby villages; Romanesque churches and hermits’ retreats in the nearby mountains; cultural visits to L’Aquila; tuition in local weaving and craftwork techniques.

FACILITIES
Restaurant, cellars for wines and local products, conference rooms, workshop-boutiques which produce and sell craftwork from the Abruzzo mountain region.