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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Baines' River Camp
– An Idyllic haven
– Experience one of Africa’s last remaining wilderness areas in style
Delight in exquisite deluxe accommodation and extravagance, in an idyllic haven where the beauty of nature surpasses even the most lavish interior and exterior design. Grootbos' luxurious lodges and villa suites have been artfully crafted within rare fynbos and milkwood forests, on a mountain slope overlooking the whale watching mecca of Walker Bay on South Africa’s beautiful Western Cape.
It only takes 40 minutes by air from Lusaka to reach this intimate safari camp in the game rich and unfenced Lower Zambezi Valley. Its eight individual suites and the private two-bedroom cottage are elegantly decorated and showcase breathtaking views across the Zambezi River.
Whether your interests are birding, wild flowers, diving with great white sharks or relaxing on unspoiled beaches, Grootbos has it all. The gourmet cuisine is crafted from the finest and freshest local ingredients, including seafood specialties and excellent South African wines.
Accommodating guests aged eight and up, the camp offers a choice of land- and waterbased safari activities. A dedicated team will plan your days to suit your preferences. With its sumptuous cuisine, Baines’ River Camp defines Zambian safari luxury, without the fuss. Planning an intimate wedding? A romantic sunset is guaranteed; the team will take care of the rest.
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Spectacular Views
Norman Carr Safaris – Kakuli Camp Kakuli, meaning "old buffalo bull", was conservationist Norman Carr’s local nickname. Run by Norman Carr Safaris, Kakuli is open in the "Secret Season" from January to April – when guests can experience walking and boating safaris – as well as from May to early November. Elevated over a stretch of riverbank in Zambia, Kakuli is famous for leopard and lion sightings, and for the views of the Luangwa from all four tents. Map ref: 86
Pick up your binoculars and watch faraway shapes morph into iconic spectacles: thundering elephant herds, cheetahs speeding across the Serengeti, hippos bathing at a waterhole or whales breaching the ocean waves. Admire mists rising from an untamed river. See the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro. Stand awestruck before a
andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge – A safari fantasy Guests can be forgiven for losing track of which era they are experiencing. Watch swirling mists on the edge of the atmospheric crater, and be enchanted by the lodge's architecture. The domed dining room, with its fireplace, crystal, silverware and massive brass platters, turns every meal into a special occasion. Steeped in romance, each unit is up on stilts and has been hand-crafted from mud and thatch. Each is adorned with graceful antiques, elegant teak panelling and whimsical African treasures. Notice the centerpiece of roses in your ensuite bathroom, which also has a huge shower and chandelier-lit bathtub. Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure breathtaking views. Map ref: 87
Norman Carr Safaris – Mchenja Camp Mchenja has been described as one of the most luxurious and romantic bush camps in Zambia. The five specially designed tents with roll-top baths and outdoor showers are strung along the Luangwa River, and all rooms have spectacular views. Elephants are known to drink from the plunge pool in the main area, while lions and leopards frequently wander the ebony grove and drink from the permanent lagoon behind the camp. Map ref: 88
