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andBeyond’s Kichwa Tembo, the Masai Mara’s original tented camp in Kenya, has re-opened after a complete rebuild. Since the 1980s, this iconic tented camp has been one of the leading experiential travel company’s fl agship properties. Four additional properties have been added to Sanctuary Retreats’ boutique luxury collection. In Tanzania, a luxury lodge overlooking Lake Manyara, a new seasonal camp in Ngorongoro Conservation Area as well as another seasonal camp in the Serengeti National Park have joined the four existing Sanctuary properties in Tanzania. In Kenya a new seasonal camp on the banks of the Mara River offers a front row view of the wildebeest migration which takes place there from July to October. Zambezi Sands is a new addition to Imvelo’s
collection (
imvelosafarilodges.com) in Zimbabwe. Situated on the Zambezi in the National Park, just 45 minutes down from Victoria Falls, this eight-tent property offers an authentic river safari experience and outdoor dining on the banks of the Zambezi. Both Zambezi Sands and Camelthorn in Hwange are
offering three nights for the price of two. Trade offer: As part of its 10-year celebrations, Thanda Private Game Reserve (
thanda.com) in KZN, South Africa, is offering tour operators and trade partners 10% extra commission on every 10th
booking they make during the year. App: Carel Verhoef, a qualifi ed safari guide who has lived in the Serengeti for ten years, has come up with the ultimate in real-time game- spotting tools with the launch of a new web app, HerdTracker (
discoverafrica.com/herdtracker), which helps travellers to plan their safari around the
weather, wildlife, migratory movements, predator interactions, river crossings and where to stay each month of the year. Real time updates are sourced from pilots, safari guides and park rangers.
Where to book it SANCTUARY RETREATS - 020 7190 7728
From left: Little Anabezi, Lower Zambezi; Birdspotting at Tongole with Kamili Safaris; Pafuri Walking Trails, Wilderness Safaris in Makulele, South Africa
Sanctuary’s Ngorongoro Crater Camp on the rim of the crater offers 12 luxury safari tents. A dining tent, bar and lounge tent offer great views. Activities include game drives in the crater and on the rim and a cultural tour of the traditional Maasai dwellings. Prices start from £415 pp per night with a minimum two night stay.
Sanctuaryretreats.com
VOLCANOES SAFARIS - 0870 870 8480
A four-day Gorillas in Parc National des Volcans tour starts from $3,417 pp for a scheduled departure in low season including three nights at the Volcanoes Virunga Lodge and one gorilla permit.
volcanoessafaris.com EXPERT AFRICA - 020 8232 9777 ; KAMILI SAFARIS - 01664 - 823750 Anabezi is a new luxury tented camp located in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park.Raised wooden walkways connect the camp with the dining area and accommodation. Anabezi has seven rooms and Little Anabezi has just four. Rates from $650 pp pn.
expertafrica.com; kamili
safaris.com
Where Luxury meets the Wild
Royal Zambezi Lodge, an intimate family-owned property, is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River on the edge of the unique Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia. The lodge offers the ultimate in comfort & luxury, with unrivalled game viewing accompanied by professional guides, a luxury spa and world-class fishing and fly fishing. Royal Zambezi Lodge... the epitome of the luxury safari experience.
reservations1@royalzambezilodge.com |
www.royalzambezilodge.com
Free weekend flights from Lusaka on to Livingstone
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