Summer Openings Across Africa
East Africa
Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs, Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya - June 2019
Set in the 57,000 acre Loisaba Conservancy, the eight tent Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs will offer an ultra-private experience in this breathtaking landscape of northern Kenya.
Loisaba sits on a vital elephant corridor connecting the famous Laikipia Plateau and plays a key role in supporting one of Kenya's largest and most stable lion populations. The conservancy is also home to several critically endangered large mammals, including Grevy’s zebra, wild dog, leopard and cheetah.
Guests will be assigned an Elewana Guest Ambassador to cater to every need, as well as a dedicated safari vehicle and a highly qualified Elewana field guide to accompany them throughout their stay.
Available through Aardvark Safaris from £790 per person. Cost includes full board accommodation and safari activities.
To book, contact Aardvark Safaris www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk / 01980 849160
Mara Nyika Camp, Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya – August 2019
Mara Nyika Camp is designed to remind guests of bygone days, with its’s ethos and inspiration one of exploration and adventure. The suites are tucked under a canopy of trees, with suspended walkways linking to the main area, giving a feel of a treehouse under canvas.
The location offers guests the opportunity to explore the private and exclusive 50,000 acre Naboisho Conservancy and also allows safari drives into the Masai Mara Reserve. Each guest’s stay supports over 500 Masai families through the payment of conservation fees and ensures wildlife conservation in this vital corridor of the Masai Mara ecosystem.
Available through Aardvark Safaris from £740 per person per night. Cost includes full board accommodation and safari activities.
To book, contact Aardvark Safaris www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk / 01980 849160
Singita Kwitonda Lodge, Rwanda – August 2019
Set in around 200 acres on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, Singita Kwitonda will offer luxurious accommodation comprising eight suites and one villa with magnificent views over the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes. The lodge is named after Kwitonda, a legendary silverback gorilla, well known in the area and still remembered for his gentle nature and humility. Gorilla tracking will be the main focus here.
Available through Aardvark Safaris from £1,175 per person per night. Cost includes full board accommodation. To book visit www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk or call 01980 849160
Southern Africa
Jao Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana – June 2019
Set in the heart of the Okavango Delta, the new Jao Camp reopens in June after a complete rebuild and reinvention. The camp will comprise two villas and five twins with private plunge pools, lounge and dining areas, kitchen facilities plus en-suite bathrooms, including indoor and outdoor showers. The new villas, each accommodating four people in the two identical guest rooms, which share a main area, will feature a private vehicle, guide, chef and butler.
From waterways and lagoons to dry Kalahari grasslands, Jao’s location on a remote island in one of the most picturesque concessions in the Delta provides both land and water Okavango experiences, with day and night game drives all year round.
Available through Aardvark Safaris from £1,925 per person per night. Cost includes full board accommodation and safari activities.
To book, contact Aardvark Safaris www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk / 01980 849160
Selinda Camp, Selinda Reserve, Botswana – June 2019
In one of the world’s most pristine wilderness areas, the new Selinda Camp is set on the banks of Botswana’s Selinda Spilway, as it enters the Linyanti River. This remote area is a great example of the Botswana bush embodying a variety of species and rare animals. The private 130,000 hectare Selinda Reserve boast large elephant herds, wild dog and lion.
The camp will offer three expansive suites, each covered under thatch and with an en-suite bathroom, large veranda, and private swimming pool. In addition, the Selinda Suite, a two-bedroom tented villa is available for guests requiring ultimate privacy. The suite comes with a private vehicle, safari guide, chef and butler.
Available through Aardvark Safaris from £1,395 per person per night. Cost includes full board accommodation and safari activities.
To book, contact Aardvark Safaris www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk / 01980 849160
Deka Camp, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe – June 2019
An intimate new camp located in the wild north west of Hwange National Park. Nestled atop a small hill overlooking the permanent water of the Deka seeps, the views stretch seemingly forever.
The six tents are wrapped canvas with semi-detached bathrooms and thatch rooves. Deka can be booked exclusively or individually depending on requirements. Wildlife abounds and can be viewed via day and night drives and bush walks
Available through Aardvark Safaris from £440 per person. Cost includes full board accommodation and safari activities.
To book, contact Aardvark Safaris www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk / 01980 849160
Sonop Lodge, Karas Region, Namibia – July 2019
Nestled on the southern edge of the Namibian desert in a nature reserve in the Karas region, Sonop Lodge is created in the form of a luxurious tented camp constructed on top of boulders.
Designed in a colonial 1920s style, this out-of-the-ordinary lodge offers a perfect retreat in a stunning panoramic desert landscape. The ten spacious tents are richly furnished with antiques and colourful carpets and are an invitation to live the life of yesteryear’s wealthy explorers. A sophistication that contrasts with the simplicity of the boundless surroundings.
Available through Aardvark Safaris from £865 per person per night. Cost includes full board accommodation and scenic drives.
To book, contact Aardvark Safaris www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk / 01980 849160
Tuludi, Okavango Delta, Botswana – July 2019
Located in the Khwai Private Reserve in the northern reaches of the Okavango, Tuludi looks set to be one of Botswana’s most exclusive camps. Just seven tents are set in 200,000 hectares of pristine wilderness where animal sightings are plentiful and other guests are not.
Each of the tree-house styled luxury tented rooms has uninterrupted views of the wildlife filled floodplains along with an indoor lounge, a separate dressing and sleeping area, indoor and outdoor showers and an al fresco bathtub. Outside there is a sunken seating area and a private plunge pool.
Available through Aardvark Safaris from £785 per person per night. Includes full board accommodation, house drinks and all safari activities.
To book, contact Aardvark Safaris www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk / 01980 849160
Takwela, North Luangwa National Park, Zambia - July 2019
Takwela offers an intimate wilderness experience and a rare opportunity to visit a beautiful and unexplored area of the North Luangwa. The park hosts a highly successful black rhino sanctuary and healthy populations of lion, hyena, elephant, buffalo, leopard, wildebeest, and wild dog.
Takwela will accommodate a maximum of four guests in two en-suite chalets, with two more chalets planned for 2020. The camp will be solar powered, built primarily from local natural materials and constructed using local skills.
The North Luangwa National Park is one of Africa’s last true wilderness areas and Takwela, situated on private land at the confluence of the Luangwa and Mwaleshi Rivers, will have almost exclusive access to over 50 km of Luangwa River frontage. Guests will be able to explore on game drives and bush walks.
Available through Aardvark Safaris from £400 per person per night. Cost includes full board accommodation and safari activities.
To book, contact Aardvark Safaris www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk / 01980 849160
Puku Ridge Camp, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia – August 2019
Located deep inside Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, this secluded camp will blend beautifully with its natural surroundings, overlooking a wildlife-rich floodplain and waterhole.
The much-loved old camp at Puku Ridge is being completely rebuilt with a new look and a lighter footprint. The camp will carbon neutral and will contribute to the existing conservation, education and social charities already operating effectively in the area. Puku Ridge is set to perfectly blend luxury with the wilderness and responsibilities for the location.
Available through Aardvark Safaris from £700pppn. Cost includes full board accommodation and safari activities.
To book, contact Aardvark Safaris www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk / 01980 849160
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