Madagascar is an island situated in the Indian Ocean, lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. The island is surrounded by beautifully warm, crystal blue water and is well known for its incredible flora and fauna. Much of the country's wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth, and as such eco-tourism is one of Madagascar's key attractions. It is also home to unspoiled beaches, breathtaking dive sites and a colorful kaleidoscope of local Malagasy culture and cuisine. &nbsp;

Madagascar

Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa and is known for its rich culture and history, as well as its natural beauty. Tourism in Ethiopia is growing and there are many attractions that draw visitors to the country. One of the main attractions is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lalibela, which is home to a series of rock-hewn churches that were built in the 12th century. These churches are known for their intricate carvings and are a major draw for religious tourists.
In addition to its religious sites, Ethiopia also has a number of national parks and natural reserves that offer visitors the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including the rare Ethiopian wolf and the Gelada monkey. The Simien Mountains National Park, for example, is home to a number of rare and endangered species, and offers visitors the chance to go trekking and see breathtaking views of the mountains. Other popular destinations in Ethiopia include the capital city of Addis Ababa, which is known for its bustling markets and vibrant nightlife, as well as the ancient city of Axum, which is home to a number of important historical sites.

Ethiopia

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, is a vast country located in the western coast of Central Africa . This country is home to the Odzala-Kokoua National Park, one of Africa’s oldest national parks. It lies in the Congo Basin and is considered biological hotspot of global importance as it is the second-largest tropical rainforest in the world, harbouring critically endangered western lowland gorillas, elusive forest elephants and over 440 bird species.&nbsp;

Republic of Congo

Nestled between the Congo Rainforest and the Kenyan plains, Uganda offers a hilly lush and fertile land. For it’s relatively small size it’s incredibly varied, ranging from snow-capped mountains to savannah plains and the mighty Nile river. The most famous residents of the “pearl of Africa'' are the elusive Mountain Gorillas. Just over a 1000 combined individuals inhabit the mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Virunga range. Besides the Mountain Gorillas, in Uganda you can encounter Chimpanzees, Elephants, Lions, Leopards and so much more.

Uganda

A surprisingly diverse country in the heart of East Africa. This is the home of inspiring culture, exceptional wildlife and scenic landscapes. From the tropical Indian Ocean to booming urban cities, vast savannas and amazing highlands. With famous parks like the Maasai Mara or Amboseli and smaller conservancies all around. But within a few hours majestic mountains or a breathtaking ocean. This country is worth visiting for everyone.

Kenya

Lying on the west coast of Southern Africa, Namibia can easily be considered one of the most contrasting and diverse destinations. This is ’big sky’ country! The landscape is vast and made up of desert terrain, which supports an array of wildlife, and a wild coastline. It’s the perfect destination to independently self-drive and explore, with many wonders and awe-inspiring moments to be expected along the way. From game drives to quad biking on sand dunes, hot air ballooning to horseback riding - adventure and dramatic scenery awaits.

Namibia 

Located on the Eastern side of Southern Africa, Mozambique is often considered the continent’s best kept secret. With over 2,500km of unspoilt tropical islands and ruggedly beautiful coastline, this country offers world-class coral reefs, primed for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving and sunset sailing. It is a place of ‘barefoot luxury’ that offers an off the beaten track feeling that is also steeped in a rich history and tangible culture… away from the crowds! Mozambique is the ideal destination to make up a bush &amp; beach holiday as it is easy to get to from South Africa.

Mozambique

Situated on the southernmost tip of the African continent, and there is very little that this country does not offer. South Africa is a country of mind-blowing natural beauty. Its unique position contributes to unrivalled diversity. From wildlife, to winelands, mountains, whale and a whole lot more - South Africa is made of an abundance of diverse ecosystems and areas, that will fit every travellers needs.

South Africa

 Kenya

Lewa Wilderness is located on the renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya, a private conservancy working as a model and catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. Covering 62 000 acres the conservancy is home to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, for which it became known as the leading pioneer rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
Since 1922, the Craig/Douglas family ran what was formerly known as Lewa Downs, as a cattle ranch encouraging the large number of resident wildlife to co-exist with the ranch cattle. In 1972, they began hosting visitors – the first private ranch in Kenya to do so. In 1990, David and Delia Craig retired and their son,

Lewa Wilderness

 Laikipia

Safari Series Camp is located in the in Lolldaiga Hills, a private conservancy in Northern Kenya, which overlooks the slopes of snow-capped Mount Kenya. The canvas camp is situated deep in the bush, overlooking an often-frequented watering hole, and is the perfect place to begin your safari adventure. Guests explore the area with their guides in search of lions, leopards and elephants or leave the wildlife behind and spend time learning from Maasai Elders their lessons on leadership, courage and tradition. The camp is split into two main areas; firstly our large, comfortable mess tent where all our meals are served. Each meal is cooked by the expert team in a charcoal stove and we can cater for all allergies, dislikes or children requests.

The Safari Series

Resident rate

Olepangi Farm is the place to be for travellers who are looking for a true and authentic sense of place in their surroundings. The farm is on a 120-acres land with amazing views of Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa at more than 17,000 feet. Guests at Olepangi love the calmness of their garden, so they join their gardeners on their daily routine, play croquet, unwind by the pool, have a massage down on the river, milk the cows, ride the horses, join a community walk with the legendary Mr. Kariuki and enjoy the vast number of books collected over the years and art from our travels around the world.
With Lolldaiga, Ol Pejeta, Ngare Ndare, Samburu and Mt Kenya on the farm's doorstep, the location is ideal to explore the riches of the Laikipia bushland, forests and bustling markets, leaving the farm in the morning after a hearty breakfast and returning for one of the farm's signature G&amp;Ts by a roaring fire.

Olepangi Farm

Tassia Lodge is situated on the cliff top positioning itself perfectly to maximize the spectacular view. The lodge has six rooms which are which are moulded into the natural surroundings. Each room has it’s own unique design working around the rocks and trees that were already there when the lodge was built.
The lodge also has a horizon swimming pool with a sunbathing deck, dining room, bar, chill out and deck area and roof top platform. Guests get to enjoy their meals at a communal space where they can see other people but are undisturbed. Guests also have the opportunity to dine under the stars siting on cushions on the roof or on a wooden deck near the swimming pool with rocky hyarax playing on the bouldeers below.
Romantic private dinners can also be arranged.

Tassia Lodge 

Ekorian's Mugie Camp is a home away from home; situated in the private Mugie Conservancy, the camp is settled in a walled garden. The camp consists of six tents, two of the tents are ‘family’ tents with adjoining annex rooms. All Ekorian's Muggie Camp's tents are on an elevated wooden deck – the ultimate combination of comfort and elegance to complete the natural environment. Built with an eco friendly spirit, using sustainably sourced local materials, the camp naturally blends into the stunning environment.
The heart of the camp is the mess tent, which has a newly renovated indoor dining and seating area with a cosy fireplace.

Ekorian's Mugie Camp

There are six individual hillside cottages, each with a unique layout. These cottages were built to capture the stunning views out over the valley and the sound of the river below where elephant, giraffe, rhino, zebra and more all come to drink. Each cottage has en-suite facilities, a cosy sitting area and fireplace, and a private outdoor verandah where one can enjoy a morning coffee whilst watching the sunrise – as well as a private dinner.

Lewa Thatched Cottage

Inclusions: Accommodation; all meals, soft drinks, beer, spirits, non-premium wine &amp; laundry; game drives &amp; select activities; local airstrip transfers
Lewa Conservancy Fee: $134 per adult per night | $67 per child (5-15yrs) per night

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These are the original rooms built by David and Delia Craig when they started the lodge. They are the cottages closest to the main house and living areas, and each consists of two en-suite bedrooms joined by a comfortable sitting area with a bar and cosy fireplace. The three garden rooms are exceptionally spacious and with recent renovations, bright and sunny, perfect for families and also those who do not wish to be too far from the main areas.

Lewa Family Cottage

The five canvas tents overlook the wilderness of Lolldaiga Hills and a small watering hole which is frequented by elephants, zebras, buffaloes and more recently, thanks to eagle eyed guests, leopards and hyenas. Each tent comes with a large comfortable bed, solar power for lights and charging devices, space for storing your personal items and an en-suite bathroom, which includes a carved wooden sink, a flushing loo and hot showers. The camp is small (with only five tent) and has the lowest possible environmental impact on the environment - no use of concrete, fully solar, a grey water system and our wonderful staff hired from the communities that border the conservancy.

Safari Series Tents

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Resident rates available

Olepangi House is the farm's phenomenal 5 bedroom house with beautiful and expansive views north to the Lolldaigas and south to Mt Kenya. Beautifully decorated with antiques from the owner's far-reaching travels, this is the perfect destination to reconnect with friends and family.

Olepangi House

Thesiger Cottage is named after Wilfred Thesiger, an iconic 20th century explorer, famous for his adventures in Africa and the Middle East.  He lived his later years in his beloved Kenya. Positioned next to The Round House, Thesiger Cottage is a beautiful room with two beautiful 5 feet wide British Raj, four-poster beds which would have been used by junior British military officers more than 160 years ago The cottage has a private balcony and is the perfect spot for admiring the flowers, views and bird life. The ensuite bathroom has a shower with beautiful organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya.
The Markham Cottage is named for the bold Beryl Markham, traveller, author, racehorse trainer and first person to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic from Britain to North America.  Early 19th century girl-power at its best. Markham Cottage is homely and, stylishly decorated in Ian Sanderson fabrics, stunning cotton quilts and antique Indian miniatures on the walls, collected from the farm's travels over the years. Off the beaten track, this cottage is more secluded than the others, the ideal spot for a romantic weekend away or for enjoying the views and enjoying the bird life from its private balcony.

Thesiger & Markham Cottage

Burton &amp; Speke Cottage is ideal for families or couples travelling together. With a beautiful flower lined verandah, perfect for bird watching while enjoying your morning coffee. The cottage has two en suite bedrooms, each accessed from the verandah and without an inter leading door.
Burton's room has a double antique Bombay bed and is eembellished with magnificent antique carpets and original paintings by Kenyan based artist David Marrian, whose landscape work is popular in Kenya and beyond.
Speke's room has two beautiful wrought iron single beds with gorgeous linen meticulously selected for each bed. A beautiful antique chest of draws placed in the room with original paintings by Kenya-based artist Lavinia Grant whose "naive" style of painting wildlife is popular in Kenya and many other countries. Perfect for children but the beds can be pushed together to make a double.
Both ensuite bathrooms have a shower and comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya.

Burton & Speke Cottage 

The Round House is situated at the heart of the property with stunning views across the valley and of the river below. The house has a queen bedroom upstairs with an open plan bath and a living and dining room downstairs, it's the ideal place for a romantic dinner for two or intimate family dinner. It is also embellished with antique furniture and Persian carpets. The Round House also has  a private outdoor bathroom with a "loo with a view" and outdoor shower ideal for a hot shower under the stars.
**Please be aware that this cottage is not suitable for those who have difficulty with stairs.  It is also not suitable for children under 5.

The Round House 

There are six rooms at Tassia lodge. All rooms are en suite with their own shower and toilet with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. It isn’t every day you can view elephants while taking a rejuvenating shower! The rooms are perfect for people travelling as families, single travellers and couple. The side of the room overlooking the view is entirely open, giving an undisturbed view of the wilderness and wildlife below. Tassia guests get to enjoy this view from bed and can watch the sunrise rise or the millions of stars that fill the sky at night in the comfort of their rooms.

Tassia Rooms

Ekorian's Mugie Camp has six tents. Each of the camp's tents is en-suite with hot running water and flush toilets, and can be turned into a twin or double arrangement. Tent one is very close to the mess tent and has a kids' annex, so it is suitable for families.

Tents

Located a short distance from Nairobi, the Laikipia area is one of Kenya’s best kept secrets. It’s second only to Tsavo in size and hosts high concentrations of the Big 5 and other wildlife species, including half of Kenya’s black rhinos and Kenya’s second largest population of elephants, after Tsavo. Laikipia is a wonderfully successful example of how local communities and private enterprise can conserve wilderness and host a thriving tourism industry. Visitors enjoy privileged access to the cultures and customs of the region’s Mukogodo Maasai, Samburu, Pokot and other peoples

Laikipia

The NamibRand Nature Reserve, located in southern Namibia, is a private nature reserve established to help protect and conserve the unique ecology and wildlife of the south-west Namib Desert. This area is well-known for some of Africa’s most breathtaking locations. It is an area of contrast, encompassing vegetated dunes, sandy plains and Namib mountains. Get your camera ready and prepared to be in awe of all its natural beauty.

NamibRand

A vast semi-desert region, stretching over the provinces of the Eastern, Northern and Western Cape. The Great Karoo offers vast plains, wildlife, awe-inspiring mountains (snow-capped in winter), crisp air and towns steeped in history and intrigue. It’s a place that makes you want to keep driving, just to see the views!

Great Karoo

A game reserve that offers an incredible safari experience, just 4 hour’s drive from Johannesburg. It’s here guests can enjoy authentic safaris, bush walks, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences with wildlife… away from the crowds.

Madikwe

A region of folded mountains, valleys, beautiful beaches, winelands and breathtaking scenery. It’s here you can explore the different coastlines, head into the mountains for an off-the-beaten-track getaway or enjoy the finest food &amp; wine whilst surrounded by scenic beauty.

Western Cape

Aberdare Range is located in the southwestern part of Central Kenya and is a diverse eclectic collection of African ecosystems.  The valleys are traversed by streams and rivers and backdropped with the Aberdare Mountain Range.  The range features summits that reach heights of 13,000 feet (4,000 m). The streams and rivers coming out of the mountains into the valley give way to waterfalls.  The temperate grasslands neighbor up to bamboo forests as well as rich diverse rainforests. The forested ravines deliver some of the best waterfalls.  These varied habitats serve as the perfect home of an abundance of varied wildlife. Aberdare is a wildlife haven.  The predator species travelers can hope to see include lion, leopard, African wild dog, hyena, jackal, and the African golden cat.  Some of the other popular species include eland, bushbuck, buffalo, reedbuck, giant forest hog, warthog, and the endangered black rhinoceros.

Aberdare Range

One of the top scenic drives in South Africa, the Garden Route offers a little of everything - pristine coastline, spectacular scenery, fascinating wildlife experiences, private game reserves, small towns and mountains to explore. This is nature lover's paradise.

Garden Route

A short drive from the popular beaches and seaside towns of the Garden Route lies the Eastern Cape, considered new safari destination within South Africa. It is place of traditional villages, stunning nature reserves, abundant wildlife, big smiles and no crowds.

Eastern Cape

The Kalahari Desert covers a vast area of Southern Africa, spreading out of Botswana into neighbouring South Africa and Namibia. Its national parks and reserves provide sanctuary for antelope, elephant, giraffe, many bird species, and various predators which roam the magnificent semi-desert savannah. It’s a place of vast, open spaces and glorious sunsets.

Kalahari

The Mara, is a large national game reserve in Narok, Kenya, contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It is named in honor of the Maasai people, the ancestral inhabitants of the area, who migrated to the area from the Nile Basin. Their description of the area when looked at from afar: "Mara" means "spotted" in the local Maasai language, due to the many short bushy trees which dot the landscape.

Maasai Mara

Eastern Uganda

East and West Tsavo National Parks combine with the neighboring Chyulu Hills National Park to form one of Africa’s largest wildlife areas. Tsavo West is dominated by magnificent hills that tower over the surrounding arid plains and shelter the crystal-clear waters of Mzima Springs, where you can sit in an underwater glass chamber to watch hippos and crocodiles. Tsavo East, on the other hand, is flat thorn and baobab savannah – ideal for spectacular views of the large elephant herds and huge bulls that are famously always covered in red dust. The view across the arid plains to the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro is spectacular.

Tsavo Region

KwaZulu Natal is often considered a traveller's dream with its subtropical climate and natural environment that lends itself to adventure and exploration. It is located in the southeast of South Africa, with a long shoreline on the Indian Ocean. It's a hugely diverese region offering a melting pot of cultures, traditions and experiences characterised by an abundance of exciting game viewing opportunities, historical journeys, cultural excursions and exhilarating water based activities.

KwaZulu Natal

Considered one of the largest &amp; oldest safari areas in South Africa, The Greater Kruger is made up of Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands as well as the Greater Kruger areas. It is one of the best places to view wildlife, experience guided walks and explore some of the wildest areas in the country.

Greater Kruger

The Waterberg Region in northern South Africa is a mountainous and biodiverse area known for its many wilderness safari camps, big 5 private reserves, excellent birding and for being a malaria-free getaway destination that’s not too far from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Polokwane, and Gaborone (Botswana).
The region is popular amongst nature-lovers and anyone interested in going on safari to see some of South Africa’s most rare and threatened fauna and flora. Within this region, the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve is a large area spanning over 650,000 hectares and comprising private game reserves, Marakele National Park, various villages, and nature reserves. As a biosphere reserve, the area and its unique community and conservation partnerships aim to maintain a balance between conservation and human development.
The Waterberg Biosphere Reserve represents a large proportion of the savanna biome (wooded grasslands) which is abundant in biodiversity with over 5500 plant species and high levels of endemism (i.e. plants that are found nowhere else on Earth).

The Waterberg 

Northwestern Namibia is a large wilderness reserve known for its remote, untouched and hugely diverse terrain - much of which is inaccessible. It’s considered the wildest part of Namibia - perfect for the explorer and those appreciative of immense natural beauty. From traditional tribal lifestyles, to desert expanses and desert-adapted wildlife, to the Atlantic ocean and a scattering of whale bones and shipwrecks - expect an ever-changing environment that lends itself to activities and exploration.

North West

Bordering South Africa, Namibia’s southern region has so much to offer in terms of outdoor activities, wild desert landscapes and jaw-dropping scenery. Southern Namibia is not a prime safari destination but what it lacks in wildlife it makes up for (easily) in sublime scenery. Imagine neverending granite mountains, sandy plains dotted with trees and vast landscapes interrupted only by unique rock formations.

Southern Namibia

Western Uganda

Located in Northern Namibia, Etosha is considered one of the country’s most popular wildlife parks and appeals to all kinds of safari lovers. The region has a particularly dry climate which means there is a wonderful concentration of big game around the waterholes, making for brilliant and rewarding game viewing. It's also home to some of the most unique natural beauty in the world, making each drive an experience in itself.

Etosha

The southern coastline of Mozambique is characterized by pristine coral reefs and sandy beaches backed by coastal dunes. It is also an area that is steeped in cultural heritage and offers the traveler a feeling of untouched paradise.

Laikipia , Kenya

Places to stay in Laikipia

Lewa Wilderness

The Safari Series

Olepangi Farm

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Tassia Lodge

Ekorian's Mugie Camp

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