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The Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa

The Turbine Hotel and Spa is a boutique 5-star hotel which offers luxurious accommodation, exceptional cuisine, and a range of world-class facilities. This exceptional hotel is situated on the picturesque Thesen Island, within the scenic Knysna estuary and occupies an old power station building. Some of the machinery which was used in this power station forms an integral part of the hotel’s aesthetics. The hotel features seventeen standard rooms, six luxury rooms, a honeymoon suite, and a self-catering Water Club apartment. Each of the rooms provide luxurious amenities such as a flat screen TV, WiFi, a fully-stocked mini bar, and a tea and coffee station. Other facilities include two onsite restaurants and a spa.

Susuwe Island Lodge

Susuwe Island Lodge offers guests the opportunity to closely experience a wild and untouched island of Africa. Situated in north-eastern Namibia, Susuwe island is on the remote Kwando River. An African river, a spectacular canopy of indigenous trees and vistas of the Kalahari grasslands in the Bwabwata National Park are the inheritance of the animals that roam here.
Six luxury suites, each with a wooden viewing platform and private plunge pool, are a haven of calm and respite, an airy dreaming space to recharge the senses. Professionally guided game drives are rewarded with special sightings of roaming elephant and buffalo, lechwe, lion, and leopard
Sunrise or sunset river cruises, guided walks and 4×4 game drives offer even closer insight into the intrigue of the African bush. Guests have the opportunity to merge unhurriedly with Africa’s timeless evolution of hazy days and star-studded nights.

Ibo Island Lodge

Ibo Island lies in the Quirimbas Archipelago of northern Mozambique. Nominated for World Heritage status Ibo has been described as one of the most unique and atmospheric islands in the world. Located on the prime waterfront site where romantic dhows sail out to sea on each high tide, Ibo Island lodge encompasses magnificent mansions each over one hundred years old. Coral and lime walls over a meter thick, high lofty ceilings and original beams. Ibo Island is a potential World Heritage Site, and therefore rooms have been designed to incorporate the architecture and style of the original ruins. The lodge accommodates guests in beautifully elegant, yet simple rooms, with indigenous solid teak and mahogany furniture, handcrafted by the people of Ibo. All nine bedrooms are individual and feature a king size 4 poster, or twin hand crafted bed with crisp cotton linen and Indian silk throws. Wide verandas are a traditional feature of all Ibo mansions, but we widened ours considerably to house comfortable plantation style chairs with soft cushions. For all its tranquillity and ambience Ibo Island Lodge also offers a diverse range of activities and experiences to keep the most diverse interests occupied.

Tsowa Safari Island

Tsowa Safari Island is located 40km upstream from the Victoria Falls, in the Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe. It is a 12 bed luxury modern day Explorer style tented camp. Guests are transferred in open 4×4 vehicles from a private entrance to the Zambezi National Park to the edge of the Zambezi river and then transferred by boat to the island. Total transfer time from Victoria Falls is approximately 1 hour. Activities include game drives and guided walks on the mainland through the Zambezi National Park, guided walks around the island home to magnificent Baobab trees and wonderful bird life, guided rafting down the Zambezi river with a picnic lunch and sun downer cruises on the river. Fishing in season will be available at an additional cost. Regrettably no children under 12 years.

Setari Camp

Setari Camp is an intimate and airy camp that offers the quintessential Okavango safari experience. Located within the 120,000-acre private Jakotsha Concession northwest of the world-renown Moremi Game Reserve on a palm fringed island in the central Okavango, there are few places in Northern Botswana that benefit from the same bountiful and consistent game sightings as Setari Camp. A total of 10 tented units, comprising standard, family and wheelchair accessible suites make up the total accommodation, with a maximum 20 guest capacity. There’s plenty to do, with a versatile range of land, water and air-based safari excursions for the whole family to enjoy, with guaranteed Big 5 game sightings and hundreds of exotic bird species for you to discover. All-inclusive rates ensure that you are free to indulge in a range of locally sourced food and beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Nxamaseri Island Lodge

Set on an island in the panhandle of the outstanding Okavango Delta, Nxamaseri Island Lodge offers exclusivity and privacy for its guests which is enhanced by being owner-run. The atmosphere of the lodge is charming and comfortable, a lounge area with inviting sofas is the perfect place to wind down after a long day exploring or a dip in the refreshing swimming pool is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. With only 9 chalets, the camp remains intimate and private even when fully booked. Activities revolve around bird watching and fishing as Nxamaseri is known to be one of the best fishing and bird-watching destinations in Africa. Friendly, expert guides are more than happy to share their wealth of knowledge and with an excursion to the prehistoric Tsodilo Hills available, guests will leave with memories for a lifetime.

Mumbo Island Camp

Mumbo is a pristine island in Lake Malawi National Park which, with its crystal clear waters and innumerable species of cichlid fish, offers some of the best freshwater scuba diving in the world and the best snorkelling on the Lake. The island lies 10km north-west of Cape Maclear, where reception and the nearest point of road access is located. The camp comprises five units (two twin tents and three twin reed chalets) perched on rocks high above the water shaded by lush foliage, each with bucket showers, ‘eco-loos’ and wooden deck. A hammock provides a comfortable spot to take in the idyllic Lake view. A twin-tented family unit is tucked into the forest near the main beach. There is a dining area, bar and watersport gazebo of timber and thatch. Activities here vary from lazing in a hammock to snorkelling, diving, swimming, kayaking, walking and bird watching. Guests have the option of boating or paddling to explore the granitic islands of the Lake.

Blue Zebra Island Lodge

The exclusive Blue Zebra Island Lodge is situated on Nankoma Island, part of the Marelli Archipelago in Lake Malawi National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site). The 3 islands are home to a vast array of fresh water fish, including some of the most rare and colourful in the world. The islands support diverse flora and fauna and are a bird watcher’s paradise. A unique set-up with 9 en-suite safari-style tented chalets and 1 Superior Cottage overlooking the lake. Secluded executive chalets boast stunning views from private balconies, some with lake access. The chalets are set in an unspoiled environment, immersed in nature. Activities: nature trails, birding, kayaking, snorkelling, wake boarding, water skiing, tubing, sunset cruise, seasonal scuba diving. Relaxing at the Infinity Pool.

Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort

Tulia Zanzibar is established as the leader of the luxury travel segment on Zanzibar. In 2018 it has been awarded as The Best Luxury Romantic Beach Resort in the whole continent of Africa. Focused on couple, honeymooners and people looking for quiet luxury. Located right on one of the most beautiful beaches on Zanzibar. Private beach with a low density of people. The resort has 16 private villas and bungalows, private beach and excellent gastronomy. We provide a holistic experience for holiday including complimentary private yoga sessions, weekly spa program, excellent fine dining gastronomy and individual tailor-made activity plan for each guest.

Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge

Expansive ocean views and balmy sunsets invite guests to lose themselves in complete tranquility. Located on the very edge of the Unguja Island where the Indian Ocean reaches the shore, Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge is the most voguish property to grace Zanzibar’s west coast and the embodiment of a utopian beach escape. The lodge is set on the west coast of Zanzibar, twelve kilometres north of Stone Town, and its bungalows are spread out over a 1.5-hectare area, allowing for excellent privacy. Palm trees embellish the grounds and magnificent, panoramic sea views can be soaked in from each unit, a taste of perfection.

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