Perched 800ft above the wilderness, dramatic Ulusaba Rock Lodge boasts panoramic bush views from its truly unique clifftop position. Explore big cat country on thrilling game drives and enjoy bush walks during the day and unwind by the pool and the wine lounge come the evening at this 5★ luxury lodge.

The superb Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp is well placed for Big 5 game viewing and boasts sweeping views of the Moru Kopjes, Lake Magadi and the endless Serengeti plains. The décor reflects the style of the mobile camps of the 1930s but with modern day amenities and captures the original essence of the African safari experience. Relax by the pool between game drives or soak up the spectacular views from the open-sided thatched lounge before dinner under canvas in the dining tent.

Combine this lodge as part of a luxury Tanzanian itinerary as seen here.

Situated on its own private island, the remote luxury Eagle Island Lodge has an incredible setting, deep within the Okavango Delta. Watch the sunset from the acclaimed Fish Eagle Bar and enjoy after dinner drinks by the fire pit. 

Despite being in such a remote location, guests can also enjoy a variety of spa treatments before and after game drives & mokoro safaris.

Experience this lodge as part of our Botswana in Style holiday.

Situated within a 50,000 acre private conservancy, the luxurious Governors' Mugie House occupies an excellent hilltop location with sweeping views of the Laikipia plains. Designed in an elegant contemporary style, the main house provides the perfect setting to relax between activities. 

Enjoy this as a standalone Kenyan retreat or explore the best of Kenya on our Kenya In Style – The Governors’ Safari tour.

Secluded and luxurious, Shamwari Sindile is the newest addition to the Shamwari reserve and is designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding bush. This stunning lodge offers sweeping views over the surrounding plains from its nine luxury elevated tents. After a day of activities swap safari stories around the fire pit before enjoying a delicious meal.

Situated in the foothills of the breathtaking Virunga Mountain Range, the stunning One&Only Gorilla's Nest offers an idyllic base from which to visit the region’s mountain gorillas. The property is designed to give a subtle sense of Africa with plenty of natural materials and local art. As well as being a fantastic base for gorilla trekking, the lodge is a lovely spot to unwind with a pretty pool, gym, sauna and steam room, plus the Nest Bar for excellent cocktails.

Activities available at the lodge vary but include a nature walk, a tour of the chef’s garden and a drumming experience. Dining is a treat with daily changing menus created from seasonal ingredients sourced from the hotel garden and local community. The 21 treehouse-style rooms and suites are beautifully designed with a cosy fireplace, alfresco shower and floor-to-ceiling windows leading to a private balcony overlooking the lush forest beyond.

Discover the beauty of Rwanda and its diverse wildlife, spectacular mountain scenery and friendly people, while staying in a selection of fabulous One&Only resorts on our Gorillas & Chimps of Rwanda in Style adventure.

The intimate and luxurious Nyamatusi Camp enjoys a stunning location beside the Zambezi River within a private wilderness concession on the eastern fringes of Mana Pools. The camp consists of just six suites, each with a plunge pool and uninterrupted views of the river and the escarpment beyond. A variety of activities are available to view the area’s abundant wildlife and the camp offers a high level of service and excellent guiding.

Experience this lodge and other outstanding off-the-beaten-track safari destinations in Zimbabwe whilst witnessing some of Africa’s most unique and iconic sights on our incredible Ultimate Zimbabwe trip. Visit Hwange National Park, home to one of Africa’s largest Wild Dogs packs, wade past hippos in Lake Kariba and marvel at the power of Victoria Falls.

The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge boasts a spectacular setting perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro crater with stunning panoramic views. The Masai inspired bar and dining area are linked to the 74 guest rooms by timber walkways and all enjoy fantastic views into the caldera.

Experience this lodge along with visiting four of Tanzania’s most exciting parks including plenty of opportunities to spot the Big 5 and a huge variety of other species on this fantastic small group adventure – Simba Safari.

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