Iain Cottam

When we visited Tintswalo at Boulders we were completely stunned at the elegance and beauty of the small villa type guesthouse, not to mention the high level of personal service.

This hidden gem is without doubt one of our favourite small boutique hotels just outside Cape Town. Tintswalo Atlantic is a 5 star, award-winning boutique lodge nestled at the base of the ocean-facing Table Mountain National Park.

Set on riverbeds or overlooking waterholes, the Thornybush lodges are luxurious oases where our guests can savour the joys of the wilderness in comfort. Our 12 lodges vary in size and stature, but all of them encourage our guests to sit back, not worry about a thing and just enjoy the magic of the African bush.

Consisting of 11 former livestock farms assembled since 1997, Samara’s vision is nothing less than the rewilding of an entire landscape in the Great Karoo, South Africa’s magical heartland. Key to the Samara experience is the concept of co-creation, where every guest plays a role in safeguarding the landscape in perpetuity.

CLIENT REVIEWS The thoughtful team at African Sensations provided a well-organized trip through Zambia and onto Victoria Falls, with a nice balance of safari, relaxation and other conservation-focused events. The activities were informative and offered a good perspective on local conservation efforts and everyone was communicative and helpful. Our accommodations were excellent—comfortable, interesting, and a highlight of the journey. Overall,Read more

Opened in 2015, Baker’s Lodge boasts ten beautifully appointed safari suites on raised decks, set along the southern bank of the mighty Nile River. Named after the English explorer Samuel Baker – the first European to view and name the Murchison Falls – the lodge rests amongst large shady trees and wetland areas. Guests enjoy an abundance of bird life along the water’s edge and hippos and elephants are regular visitors.

Buhoma Lodge commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered Mountain Gorilla. Situated on the edge of the National Park, we’re just a short distance from the meeting point for gorilla tracking.

Ishasha Wilderness Camp is an idyllic retreat for people who truly enjoy the wilderness. This intimate camp has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for its superb quality accommodation and exceptional service.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or absolute beginner there is a place for everyone on these safaris. Our safari planners are on hand to create an itinerary for you that exactly matches your photographic and game viewing ambitions so please browse through the website and contact us so we can start to build your perfect safari.

The story of Xigera Safari Lodge is one of renewal. Of rebirth and family legacy, and of the pioneering spirit that drives us to seek out Africa’s wild spaces. The same spirit that inspired this remarkable reimagining, perhaps a complete reinvention, of an Okavango Delta safari.