UNIQUE ULTRA LUXURY ECO LODGES | AFRICA

Azure blue water, powder soft beaches, private bungalow fenced by tropical plants, choose from one of the 25 Beach Villas at Constance Tsarabanjina. A laid back atmosphere, barefoot chic, intimate retreat, eco‑friendly, unspoilt Madagascan Island surrounded by azure water; the resort offer chic Robinson Crusoe‑like experience. From ecological thatch roofing to unspoilt clear water, Constance Tsarabanjina's villas are built and decorated in simple tones with a hint of Constance comfort. Feast on fresh seafood and Malagasy specialities in sand floored restaurant and contemplate beautiful view from your hammock... Discover the island’s unique biodiversity with a guided nature walk or explore water still largely unexplored with guided snorkelling and private cruises. Dive in water still largely unexplored with guided snorkelling and private cruises. The diving team, professional and always available, will guide through different techniques so that you have True underwater experiences.

Imagine an unspoilt island within a Marine National Park, deserted beaches of pure white sand that extend for miles, sparkling turquoise seas criss‑crossed by local dhows plying their trade, sunny days and star‑studded nights. This is the enchanting island escape you always imagined. Azura Benguerra, the first eco‑friendly resort in Mozambique, was hand‑built by the local community and is operated in partnership with it. Just 20 villas are nestled along one of the last undiscovered stretches of beach in the world, with all the creature comforts you could wish for, sparkling private pools, Mozambican butler‑hosts to look after your every need, fish and seafood fresh from the ocean, a fantastic range of activities and experiences, an African spa to relax in, all at a community based project where the local islanders benefit as much as you. Azura Benguerra Island is paradise found.

The Train on the Bridge. One of the most anticipated and exciting new offerings to the iconic Kruger National Park, South Africa. A perfect combination of Africa’s most breathtaking natural splendours with well‑deserved luxuries aboard a newly refurbished train that’s reminiscent of African excellence. The glass‑walled, large train rooms allow for infinite views along the length of the majestic Sabie River while the style of the train is a celebration of African design in collaboration with local art and crafting skills. High above the riverbanks, aligned with the floor level of the train, will lie the bespoke deck with pool, offering a swimming experience unlike any other – with crocodile, hippos, buffalos and elephants greeting guests meters below – a vista unlike any other!

Bisate Lodge, adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, combines the bucket‑list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership. Bisate is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone, with dramatic views of the peaks of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rearing up through Afro‑alpine forests. Encountering one of the gorilla groups in the nearby Volcanoes National Park is a unique experience. Six opulent en‑suite Forest Villas maximise comfort and views while adhering to environmentally responsible principles and reflecting the rich culture of rural Rwanda. Bisate offers gorilla treks daily. Walks on Bisate’s property offer birding and participation in the reforestation programme. Bisate is Rwanda’s first genuinely luxurious and eco‑sensitive safari lodge, centred on Africa’s most immersive wild primate experience.

Kaliwa began in 2005 as the vision of two German architects who were inspired to combine the minimalist lines of modernist Bauhaus architecture with the ancient contours and lush natural abundance of Kilimanjaro. From Tanzanian fusion cuisine, to the Hemingway‑esque Kilimanjaro Papa's Whiskey Bar, to the lodge's linear architecture set against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro's undulating slopes ‑ Kaliwa reflects who we are, while at the same time mirroring the richness and traditions of the surrounding community. The deck is the star of the show at the lodge with epic views of Kilomanjaro it’s a place to take in nature from the elevated vantage point.

Perched on the edge of the escarpment, Limalimo Lodge is a beautiful place to experience Ethiopia's Simien Mountains National Park. Combining simple luxury and elegant design in a stunning setting, the lodge promotes sustainable tourism with minimal environmental impact, and provides new opportunities to the local community. The natural and low‑impact design of the lodge is of upmost importance to us, allowing the lodge to fit seamlessly into the environment in which it sits. Through design decisions, they have sought to not only reduce the footprint they have, but pro‑actively support the natural environment. The Simien mountains that surround the lodge are the perfect place to trek the roof of Africa. The Gelada baboons can only be found here, up close encounters are very common.

Zaina Lodge is West Africa's first luxury safari lodge. Nestled in the heart of the Mole forest, Ghana provides world‑class hospitality service with a unique touch. They firmly believe in the preservation and promotion of nature and that shows in everything they do. The lodge looks out over seemingly endless savannah. There are two busy waterholes frequented by animals such as elephants, waterbucks, kobs, bushbucks, hippopotamuses, warthogs, water buffalos, hyenas, and baboons. You can take a guided walking tour or vehicle safari just steps away from your front door. You can also relax at the infinity pool, outdoor bar, fire pit, or the restaurant. From here you can take in the intoxicating sights that only the African wild can provide.

Sand River Masai Mara is an ideal destination, at any time of the year, for those wishing to enjoy exceptional game‑viewing. The National Reserve is best known for its large concentrations of big cats, such as leopard, cheetah and, of course, lion. Even the dramatic arrival of the Annual Migration merely adds to an already abundant resident wildlife that awaits discovery. Sand River Masai Mara comprises of 16‑tented accommodations each divided into two separate but adjoining campsites, with each area possessing its own designated dining and public areas, thereby creating an increased sense of exclusivity and privacy. Sand River Masai Mara will continue to demonstrate all the qualities that have made the Elewana Collection the premier choice in East Africa. With carefully crafted interior designs, exceptional standards of service, and a sublime and carefully chosen location providing optimal access to the wildlife, Sand River Masai Mara will surely become the standard to surpass.

Lying on the gently rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever‑present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here on the outskirts of this town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, that you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect haven for relaxation either before or after any East African safari. Comprising of 30 Plantation Houses that radiate out into the evergreen coffee fields, Arusha Coffee Lodge has been designed around the original landowner’s home that dates back to the early 1900’s. A short drive away from the lodge you will find one of the best safari areas on the continent.