Andrew Harper Directory: Africa & The Middle East

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

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BY PRIVATE JETMay 18-29, 2015

Traveling by VIP private jet is a true luxury. The incredible comfort aside — a 40-passenger plane has been reconfigured for 14 — a private jet offers flexibility and a travel experi-ence like no other. From Tallinn, Estonia, you will make a memorable stop at the ancient Hanseatic city of Riga, Latvia. A longer stay in the beautiful city of Krakow, Poland, allows you to easily fly to Bratislava, Slovakia, to see the historic city center surrounded by hilltop castles in the countryside.

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SOUTHERN AFRICAAug. 28–Sept. 9, 2015

South Africa is deservedly renowned for its majestic scen-ery, abundant wildlife and rich culture. Botswana is famous for its spectacular and pristine Okavango Delta, which offers an enthralling and diverse safari experience.

We are also offering a Namibia pre-extension available Aug. 22-28. Namibia is a vast, sparsely populated land of astounding scenic splendor. The Namib Desert is dominated by forbidding mountains, monumental rock formations and towering red sand dunes. Namibia offers remarkable game-viewing, and here also is where you find the Himba, a colorful and strikingly traditional tribal people.

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290 Africa & The Middle EastContact The Andrew Harper Travel Office at (800) 375-4685 or Email [email protected].

MOROCCO

1 Palais Amani; Fez . . . . . . . . . pg. 295 2 Amanjena; Marrakech . . . . . . pg. 295

KENYA

3 Elsa’s Kopje; Meru National Park

5 Mara Plains Camp; Olare Motorogi Conservancy

7 Mara Toto Camp; Masai Mara

5 Sanctuary Olonana; Masai Mara National Reserve

2 Sasaab; Samburu

1 Sirikoi; Lewa Wildlife Conservancy . . . . . pg. 294

SEYCHELLES

8 Four Seasons Resort Seychelles; Mahe

8 Fregate Island Private; Fregate Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 298

TANZANIA

6 Singita Faru Faru Lodge; West Serengeti

4 Singita Mara River Tented Camp; Serengeti National Park

6 Singita Sabora Tented Camp; West Serengeti

6 Singita Sasakwa Lodge; West Serengeti

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291Africa & The Middle EastContact The Andrew Harper Travel Office at (800) 375-4685 or Email [email protected].

BOTSWANA

6 Jack’s Camp; Makgadikgadi Pans . . . . . . . . . . pg. 292

5 Sanctuary Chief’s Camp; Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 293

3 Zarafa Camp; Selinda Game Reserve

MAURITIUS

17 Four Seasons Mauritius at Anahita; Anahita . . . . . . . . . . pg. 293

MOZAMBIQUE

10 Azura Benguerra Island; Benguerra Island . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 296

10 Azura Quilalea Private Island; Quilalea Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 297

2 Vamizi Island Lodge; Vamizi Island

SOUTH AFRICA

15 Birkenhead House; Hermanus

13 Ellerman House; Cape Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 299

12 Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa; Johannesburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 301

16 Grootbos Private Nature Reserve; Gansbaai

14 La Residence; Franschhoek

14 Le Quartier Français; Franschhoek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 299

8 Londolozi; Sabi Sand Reserve .pg. 301

7 Mateya Safari Lodge; Madikwe Game Reserve . . . . . . . pg. 302

13 One&Only Cape Town; Cape Town

8 Royal Malewane; Greater Kruger National Park . . . pg. 300

8 Singita Boulders Lodge; Sabi Sand Reserve

8 Singita Ebony Lodge; Sabi Sand Reserve

9 Singita Lebombo Lodge; Kruger National Park

11 Tswalu Kalahari; Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

ZAMBIA

1 Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp; South Luangwa National Park . . . pg. 303

4 Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma; Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park . . . pg. 303

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Award-winning safari camp

• Voted “Best Ecological Camp”

• Lauded guiding team

• Authentic 1940s safari style

• Meerkat activities

• Walk with Bushmen trackers

• Experience unique desert wildlife

• Visit Chapman’s Baobab

• Ride across the salt pans

• Zebra and wildebeest migration

ACCOMMODATIONS

10 luxury tents

RECOMMENDED SINCE 2012

ANDREW HARPER ACCOLADES

Grand Award–2013; Readers’ Choice–2013, 2014

GETTING THERE

55 minutes from Maun Airport (MUB) by light aircraft

WEBSITE

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STARTING RATES $$$$$

INCLUSIONS

VAT • All meals and beverages (ex-cluding premium imports) • Activities • Expert guiding • National park entry fee • Laundry service

MAKGADIKGADI PANS, BOTSWANA

Jack’s Camp“Unique, extremely well-run camp at the edge of the Kalahari’s Makgadikgadi salt pans, an hour by air southeast of Maun. Enor-mous canvas main tent, filled with a treasure trove of fossils, skulls, spears, books and maps, is lined by a voluptuous canopy of raspber-ry-pink cotton. Sisal mats and Persian carpets cover the dark wooden floor; easy chairs come with kilim-covered cushions. Guest

tents share this nostalgic décor but are very comfortable, with en-suite baths, indoor and outdoor showers, and spacious verandas. Delicious food and a good selection of wines. Swimming pool set in a tented pavilion. A nearby water hole ensures wildlife sightings. A second, dry-season camp sits immediately adjacent to the salt flats.” —Andrew Harper

Andrew Harper Benefits: Preferred rates • One private dinner for two • Private, guided museum tour

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MOREMI GAME RESERVE, OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

“Sophisticated camp amid a grove of trees overlooking an immense lagoon on Chief’s Island. Pavilions raised on stilts feature polished teakwood floors, sturdy canvas ceilings and siding, insect-proof net windows and French doors offering access to private verandas. Batik fabrics, African masks and native pottery enliven the bright and comfortable fan-cooled tents. Open-air thatched lodge features a dining area and observation deck with swimming pool. Activities include game drives and mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions along tranquil channels through the papyrus. June 16–Oct. 31 is peak season. Children 9 and older welcome.” —Andrew Harper

Andrew Harper Benefits:

Preferred rates • Private dinner with

bottle of house wine on one occasion during stay

• 30-minute back and neck massage per person

HIGHLIGHTS

• Located on Chief’s Island

• See black and white rhinos

• Mokoro excursions all year

• Exclusive safari experience

• Flagship Sanctuary property

ACCOMMODATIONS

12 pavilions



Readers’ Choice–2014

GETTING THERE

30 minutes from Maun Airport (MUB) by private flight and road transfer


INCLUSIONS

All meals and beverages (excluding premium brands) • Game-viewing activities • Laundry service • Park fees • Emergency medical evacua-tion insurance • Wi-Fi

WEBSITE

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ANAHITA, MAURITIUS

Four Seasons Mauritius at Anahita

“Resort set beside a lagoon on the island’s unspoiled east coast, in the Anahita Wilderness Sanctuary. Villas and residenc-es, several on a private island, are decorat-ed with natural woods and volcanic stone and offer landscaped terraces, plunge pools, open-air baths and outdoor garden showers. Four dining venues include Acquapazza for contemporary, seafood-fo-cused Italian cuisine; and Beau Champ, a steakhouse with a focus on French wines. Spa, fitness center, infinity pool and Ernie Els–designed golf course with six ocean-front holes.” —Andrew Harper

Andrew Harper Benefits: Best available non-restricted rates

• Room upgrade, when available at check-in • $100 resort credit per room • One Mauritian cooking class for two

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tropical sanctuary

• Family-friendly

• Afro-Indian overwater spa

• Unlimited championship golf

• Snorkeling, biking, tennis & yoga

ACCOMMODATIONS

133 one- to five-bedroom villas


GETTING THERE

45 minutes from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) by car

STARTING RATES $$$$

INCLUSIONS

Daily full breakfast served at Beau-champ • Daily three-course dinner • Access to fitness and sporting facilities • Unlimited green fees • Bicycles • Non-motorized water sports • Kids’ club • Porterage • Wi-fi • Parking

WEBSITE

fourseasons .com/mauritius


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HIGHLIGHTS

• Secluded and luxurious

• Fantastic game viewing

• World Heritage Site

• Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

• Unique flying excursions

• Bush sundowners and picnics

• Swimming pool

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• Organic vegetable garden

• Fabulous food

ACCOMMODATIONS

Four luxury tents, one cottage and one house



Readers’ Choice–2014

GETTING THERE

One hour from Wilson Airport (WIL) by plane and game drive

WEBSITE

sirikoi .com

STARTING RATES $$$$

INCLUSIONS

All meals and beverages (excluding Champagne and premium spirits) • Game drives • Sundowner excur-sions and picnics • Round-trip airstrip transfers • Laundry • Wi-Fi

LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY, LAIKIPIA, KENYA

Sirikoi“Sumptuous property with elegantly appointed tents, a cottage and a self-contained house surrounded by the 62 thousand-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, with clear day views of snowy Mount Kenya. Luxury Tented Rooms, mounted on wooden decks, provide fireplaces and spacious baths with both showers and freestanding tubs. Cottage includes two bedrooms with baths, shared central

living area and small kitchen. Three-bedroom private house comes with vehicles, guides, chef and household staff. Large swimming pool. Natural water hole attracts abundant wildlife. Activities include helicopter flights to Mount Kenya and visits to the Lewa rhino sanctuary (among others).” —Andrew Harper

Andrew Harper Benefits: Best available non-restricted rates • Room upgrade, when available at

check-in • One 30-minute massage per person • Romantic turn-down service with bottle of wine and

flower petals

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MARRAKECH, MOROCCO

Amanjena“Opulent resort four miles outside of Marrakech. Pavilion suites set around an ornamental lake and two reflecting pools feature open fireplaces, garden baths and courtyard gazebos; some have expanded gardens and private pools. Two-story Maisons contain two bedrooms, two baths and private swimming pools, and come with butler service. Arched galleries lead to restaurant serving Moroccan and Mediter-ranean cuisine; also a Thai café. Heated pool, tennis courts and health/fitness center with steam baths, treatment rooms and workout facilities.” —Andrew Harper


Best available non-restricted rates

• Room upgrade, when available at check-in

• Daily continental breakfast served at The Pool

Terrace or in room • Private candlelit traditional

Moroccan dinner for two per room in the olive

garden, excluding beverages and gratuities

• 4 p .m . late checkout, when available • For stays

of three nights or longer, a one-hour massage for

two per room

HIGHLIGHTS

• First African Aman resort

• Central ancient basin

• Aman Spa

• Romantic Caidal tent

• Guided excursions

ACCOMMODATIONS

39 rooms


GETTING THERE

20 minutes from Menara Interna-tional Airport (RAK) by car

STARTING RATES $$$$

INCLUSIONS

Round-trip Menara International Airport transfers • Wi-Fi

WEBSITE

www .amanresorts .com/ amanjena/home .aspx


FEZ, MOROCCO

Palais Amani“Refurbished palace within the walls of the ancient medina, featuring carefully restored mosaics, stained glass, plaster carvings and woodwork. Spacious accommodations include exquisitely tiled floors, luxurious furnishings and modern comforts with either baths or showers. An elegant dining room serves French and Moroccan cuisine; colorful bar and expansive rooftop terrace offer light snacks and aperitifs. Lush garden surrounds spectacular mosaic fountain; also hammam and massage rooms.” —Andrew Harper




• Complimentary breakfast room service

• 25 percent discount on spa treatments,

three-course meals and all Amani

cooking workshops

HIGHLIGHTS

• Opulent historic palace

• Hand-embroidered Egyptian linens

• Personalized service

• Traditional hammam

• Refined restaurant & rooftop bar

ACCOMMODATIONS

15 rooms, including nine suites


GETTING THERE

40 minutes from Fes–Saïss Airport (FEZ) by car

STARTING RATES $

INCLUSIONS

Daily traditional Moroccan breakfast • Evening tea • Moroccan slippers • Wi-Fi

WEBSITE

palaisamani .com




HIGHLIGHTS

• White sand beach

• Pristine nature reserve

• “Beach chic” designer villas

• Diving and snorkeling

• Horseback riding on the beach

• Deep-sea big-game fishing

• Interact with local community

• Mozambican host for all guests

• Spa uses local African products

• Family villas

ACCOMMODATIONS

17 rooms, including two suites


GETTING THERE

10 minutes from Vilankulo Airport (VNX) by helicopter

WEBSITE

azura-retreats .com/azura-benguerra


INCLUSIONS

All meals • Non-alcoholic beverages, local beers, spirits and selected house wines • Sunset cocktail of the day • Butler service • 15-minute refresher massage • Land Rover island drive • Sunset Dhow cruise • Children’s activities • Emergency medical evacu-ation insurance • Wi-Fi in public areas

BENGUERRA ISLAND, MOZAMBIQUE

Azura Benguerra Island“Lavish, ecologically sensitive lodge on Benguerra Island in the marine reserve of Bazaruto National Park. Spacious and stylishly furnished villas built on low stilts over the sand provide plunge pools, lounging salas, cedar decks and outdoor showers. Interiors have eucalyptus floors, ceiling fans and rattan window shades. Large dressing rooms lead to expansive baths with open showers, extra-long tubs and twin

white marble vanities. Guests gather for drinks in the Star Bar, while delicious dinners are served in a different location each evening. Small spa and superb array of activities, including scuba diving and snorkeling in the protected marine natural reserve.” —Andrew Harper

Andrew Harper Benefits: Preferred rates • Room upgrade, when available at check-in • A full body

massage per person


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HIGHLIGHTS

• Private, uninhabited island

• Exclusive seafront villas

• Snorkeling directly off main beach

• Over 15 dive sites

• Kayak through mangroves on Sencar Island

• Fantastic big-game fishing

• Historical tours to Ibo Island

• Delicious, local fresh cuisine

• Mozambican host for all guests

• Spa treatments using local African products

ACCOMMODATIONS

Nine villas


GETTING THERE

25 minutes from Pemba Airport (POL) by helicopter

WEBSITE

azura-retreats .com/azura-quilalea


INCLUSIONS

All meals • Non-alcoholic beverages, local beers, spirits and selected house wines • Sunset cocktail of the day • Butler service • Use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment • Children’s activities • Emergency medical evacu-ation insurance • Wi-Fi in public areas

QUILÁLEA ISLAND, MOZAMBIQUE

Azura Quilálea Private Island“Rustic-chic resort with nine seafront villas spaced along two sandy beaches of an 86-acre private island, in the Indian Ocean along the northeastern coast of Mozambique. Thatch-roofed villas built of natural coral stone feature four-poster beds with sitting/dining areas, extended decks and baths with free-form tubs and separate handmade mosaic showers; open-air windows with reed shutters for privacy.

Dining venues vary from villa to seaside, and feature seafood and local produce. Snorkeling, kayaking, beach walks on four private beaches, and sea turtle-watching in season; also central pool and spa treatments seaside or in small clifftop spa.” —Andrew Harper

Andrew Harper Benefits: Preferred rates • Room upgrade, when available at check-in • Guided

canyon snorkeling excursion per person



HIGHLIGHTS

• A jewel of conservation

• Home of 2,000 Aldabra Tortoises

• Beautifully crafted residences

• Seven pristine beaches

• Exclusive dining experiences

• Private marina and yacht club

• Habitat for 101 bird species

• Rock Spa uses local ingredients

• Wealth of marine wildlife

• Hiking and mountain-biking

ACCOMMODATIONS

16 residences and one estate home


GETTING THERE

15 minutes from Seychelles Interna-tional Airport (SEZ) by helicopter; 90 minutes by boat

WEBSITE

fregate .com


INCLUSIONS

All meals • Soft drinks, house wines and local beers • Introductory scuba lesson • A 55-minute welcome mas-sage • Introductory yoga session • Access to fitness center and sporting equipment • Guided nature walks • Non-motorized watersports • Personal laundry • Use of island bug-gy • Wi-Fi • For stays of three nights or longer, a half-day deep-sea fishing excursion

FREGATE ISLAND, SEYCHELLES

Fregate Island Private“Hideaway resort on a lush 740-acre private island, a 15-minute helicopter/plane ride from Seychelles International Airport. Thatched residences come with separate living and sleeping pavilions connected by furnished sundecks. Two spacious baths provide soaking tubs and indoor/outdoor showers. Steps lead down to gazebos with daybeds and Jacuzzis. International and Creole

cuisine, plus seven white-sand beaches, a freshwater infinity pool, lap pool and clifftop spa.” —Andrew Harper

Andrew Harper Benefits: Best available non-restricted rates • Room upgrade, when available at

check-in • 85 EUR spa credit per room • One-hour snorkeling excursion • One-hour sunset cruise

• Early check-in and late checkout, when available

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Ellerman House“Distinguished mansion overlooking the sea in upscale Bantry Bay (15 minutes west of Cape Town). Once the home of a shipping magnate, the residence has been trans-formed into a gracious full-service hotel. Art and antiques decorate the parlor and library, while the bar is trimmed in rich leather and polished woods. Most of the guest rooms open onto private verandas with views of the sea. Amenities include a gym, spa facilities and heated freshwater pool. Delicious Cape and European cuisine served in a formal dining room. Children 14 and older welcome in the main building.” —Andrew Harper


Preferred rates • Room upgrade, when

available at check-in • Welcome drinks and

canapés served in room on arrival • Bottle of

South African wine with copy of John Platter’s

wine guide per room • Art tour of Ellerman

House & Ellerman Contemporary Gallery

HIGHLIGHTS

• Extraordinary local art collection

• Incredible ocean views

• The best of South African hospitality

• Exceptional cuisine

• Ellerman House Wine Gallery

ACCOMMODATIONS

13 rooms, including two suites and two three-bedroom villas


GETTING THERE

30 minutes from Cape Town Inter-national Airport (CPT) by car


INCLUSIONS

VAT • Daily full breakfast served at the restaurant or in room • All beverages (excluding wine and Champagne) and snacks • Sunset cocktails and canapés • Round-trip airport transfers • Access to spa and fitness facilities • Laundry service • Wi-Fi • Parking

WEBSITE

www .ellerman .co .za


FRANSCHHOEK, SOUTH AFRICA

Le Quartier Français

“Charming auberge in the center of Franschhoek. Stylish accommodations have fireplaces and upgraded baths with separate tubs and showers. Request Pool or House Suites opening onto their own garden plunge pools, or ‘Four Quarters’ luxury suites sharing a private pool and attended by a private butler. Award-win-ning The Tasting Room offers African-in-spired tasting menus with wine pairings; also The Living Room for breakfast and an all-day tapas-style menu. Outdoor pool, bicycling, guided walks and garden tours, cooking classes, food/wine experiences and children’s activities.” —Andrew Harper


Preferred rates • Room upgrade,

when available at check-in • One-way transfer

to or from Cape Town airport • One wine and

charcuterie tasting per room at Bread and

Wine restaurant

HIGHLIGHTS

• The Tasting Room restaurant

• In the heart of the winelands

• Culinary experiences

• Exceptional staff

• Family-owned Môreson Vineyard

ACCOMMODATIONS

21 rooms, including nine suites


GETTING THERE

45 minutes from Cape Town Inter-national Airport (CPT) by car

STARTING RATES $$

INCLUSIONS

VAT • Daily full breakfast served at the restaurant or in room • In-room minibar • Transfers with-in Franschhoek • Parking • Wi-Fi

WEBSITE

lqf .co .za


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GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA

Royal Malewane“Lavish safari lodge within a private game reserve along the western fringe of Kruger National Park. Open-air living and dining areas with vaulted thatched roofs are decorated with fine British Colonial-style furnishings and African tribal artifacts. Freestanding suites feature decks with private plunge pools, living areas with log fires, and baths with indoor/outdoor showers. Royal Suites come with their own kitchen, chef, butler and guide. Other facilities include an intimate spa and fitness room.” —Andrew Harper




• 10 percent discount on spa treatments and

products • 15 percent discount on curio shop

purchases • Early check-in and late check-out,

when available • Choice of a 30-minute

photography lesson, wildlife lecture or visit to a

local pre-school

HIGHLIGHTS

• Blazon for gourmet cuisine

• Master tracker on staff

• Award-winning spa

• Sumptious suites

• Kosher kitchen on request

ACCOMMODATIONS

Eight suites and one villa



Readers’ Choice–2013, 2014

GETTING THERE

45 minutes from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) by car


INCLUSIONS

All meals, snacks, local beverages and wines • Full minibar • Laundry service • Round-trip transfers to Jackalberry Airstrip • Twice daily game drives and bush walks • Wi-Fi

WEBSITE

theroyalportfolio .com

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa

“Distinguished neoclassical villa, surround-ed by tranquil, parklike grounds that sweep down to a lovely swimming pool. Accommodations come with features such as large windows, high ceilings, working fireplaces, balconies and marble baths with separate showers and soaking tubs. Public spaces include a library and a stylish restaurant with outdoor dining terrace and an international menu. Also bar and evocative Balinese garden spa with private couples’ villa, fully equipped gym, steam room and sauna. Friendly and attentive staff.” —Andrew Harper


Preferred rates • Room upgrade, when

available at check-in • 50-minute massage for

two • One-way private airport transfer

HIGHLIGHTS

• Award-winning Balinese spa

• Landscaped gardens

• All-suite hotel

• Fully equipped gymnasium

• Diamond Award-winning wine list

ACCOMMODATIONS

40 suites


GETTING THERE

45 minutes from O .R . Tambo International Airport (JNB) by car

STARTING RATES $$$

INCLUSIONS

Daily full breakfast served at the restaurant or in room • Access to fitness center • Transfers to the Sandton shopping district and Sandton Gautrain Station between 7 a .m . and 7 p .m . • Wi-Fi

WEBSITE

fairlawns .co .za

SABI SAND RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA

Londolozi“Deluxe riverside enclave under a canopy of ebony trees on its own private game reserve. Independent camps are connect-ed by trails, each compound offering a swimming pool, well-equipped fitness center, elevated open-air reading/dining lounge and sweeping decks for observing wildlife in the river below. Tree Camp comprises exquisitely appointed suites with private decks and plunge pools. Superb cuisine. In addition to game-watching, activities include tracking adventures and special activities for families; children 16 and older welcome at Tree Camp and at the Private Granite Suites.” —Andrew Harper




• Welcome bottle of sparking wine per room

• A Londolozi coffee table book

HIGHLIGHTS

• Leopard viewing

• Wildlife photography

• Family-run lodge

• Luxury meets adventure

• Sophisticated safari camp

ACCOMMODATIONS

20 chalets; 12 suites



Readers’ Choice–2013, 2014

GETTING THERE

Five minutes from private airstrip or two hours from Kruger Mpuma-langa International Airport (MQP) by car


INCLUSIONS

All meals and local beverages • Two daily game drives • Daily yoga class • Transfers from Lon-dolozi airstrip • Laundry service • Wi-Fi

WEBSITE

londolozi .com



HIGHLIGHTS

• Game drives

• Bush walks

• Only four guests per game drive

• Photographic safaris

• “Big Five” wildlife viewing

• Malaria-free area

• Majestic views

• Meals in unique settings

• 8,000-bottle wine cellar

• Individualized experiences

ACCOMMODATIONS

Five suites



Grand Award–2013

GETTING THERE

One hour from O .R . Tambo Interna-tional Airport (JNB) by plane and road transfer

WEBSITE

mateyasafari .com


INCLUSIONS

All meals, coffees, teas, local beverag-es and house wines • Game drives • Bush walks • Laundry • Reserve and gate entrance fees • Landing fees • Round-trip ground transfers from Madikwe Airstrip • Wi-Fi

MADIKWE GAME RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA

Mateya Safari Lodge“Strikingly designed enclave offering majestic views from a rocky outcrop in Madikwe Game Reserve, an hour by light aircraft northwest of Johannesburg. The lodge incorporates indigenous materials and comprises a glass-walled dining room, bar/lounge, library and wine cellar, and contains a vast collection of African art. Meals are also served on the deck or by the fire pit. Luxurious,

air-conditioned thatched suites have sundecks with infinity pools, fireplaces and mahogany furni-ture. Baths feature double showers, tubs with views, and open-air showers. Gym, Jacuzzi and body/facial treatments complement dawn and dusk game drives and bush walks. Children 9 and older welcome.” —Andrew Harper

Andrew Harper Benefits: Preferred rates • Room upgrade, when available at check-in • Head and

neck massage for two per room

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MOSI-OA-TUNYA NATIONAL PARK, ZAMBIA

Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma

“Thatched tree houses overlooking a majestic 90-degree bend in the Zambezi, eight miles upstream from Victoria Falls in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Elevated walkways connect the suites with the lodge’s stylish public areas. Open-plan, air-conditioned suites contain king-size beds, soaking tubs, well-designed vanity areas and glass-enclosed walk-in showers; some private decks offer unobstruct-ed river views. Open-air dining area on the ground floor, and nearby, a bar and a small but spectacular swimming pool at the river’s edge. The camp also offers two private houses, each with two bedrooms, its own plunge pool and a private chef.” —Andrew Harper


Preferred rates • Private dinner with

bottle of house wine on one occasion during stay

• 30-minute back and neck massage per person

HIGHLIGHTS

• Dramatic views of the Zambezi

• Remote location away from crowds

• Flexible meal times

• Children’s activities

• Wheelchair accessible

ACCOMMODATIONS

12 treehouses and two houses


GETTING THERE

20 minutes from Livingstone Airport (LVI) by road transfer


INCLUSIONS

All meals and beverages (excluding premium brands) • Game viewing activities • Laundry service • Round-trip Livingstone Airport transfers • Park fees (excluding Heritage Fee at Victoria Falls) • Emergency medical evacuation insurance • Wi-Fi

WEBSITE

sanctuaryretreats .com/lodges/zambia/sussi-and-chuma .cfm


SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK, ZAMBIA

Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp

“Named after the puku antelope, which grazes on the floodplains below it, this intimate camp is set on a hillside in a remote part of South Luangwa National Park, an area renowned for leopard. Tented suites are done in modern African décor and offer hot tubs, outdoor showers and private decks. Large central living space, and gourmet meals in central dining area or on private viewing deck. Friendly and attentive staff. An armed game scout leads walking safaris; game drives include night forays with a spotlight.” —Andrew Harper


Preferred rates • Welcome bottle of

wine • Private dinner on one occasion during

stay • Donation made by Sanctuary Retreats to

the South Luangwa Conservation Society

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ideal safari location

• Incredible game viewing

• Oversized safari tents

• Indoor and outdoor showers

• Endemic species

ACCOMMODATIONS

Seven luxury safari tents


GETTING THERE

Two hours from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) by road transfer

STARTING RATES $$$$

INCLUSIONS

All meals and beverages (excluding premium brands) • Game-viewing activities • Laundry service • Round-trip Mfuwe Airport transfers • Emergency medical evacuation insurance • Park fees • Wi-Fi

WEBSITE

sanctuaryretreats .com/lodges/zambia/puku-ridge-camp .cfm



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