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Tena Tena, Robin Pope Safaris

– Located in the spectacular Nsefu sector of South Luangwa National Park Tena Tena, sandwiched between the river and a complex lagoon system in a magnificent mahogany grove, is a magnet for wildlife. You need not go far for incredible sightings, as the camp is located in one of the park’s more exclusive game drive areas; some game even comes through the camp. An experienced and passionate team runs this small and intimate camp, which hosts a maximum of twelve guests. The spacious camp offers delightful privacy. Each tent is specifically designed and located to blend into its environment. Tena Tena is run entirely by solar power providing electricity to the rooms throughout the day and night; backed up by a generator for those cloudy days.

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Richard's Camps: Ol Choro and Olare Orok

– Small, private and exclusive in the Masai Mara Richard's Camps are located in two parts of the Masai Mara – the Ol Choro Conservancy and the Olare Orok Conservancy. Both offer spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife. Animals roam freely, and you can see them in vast numbers. Both camps have spacious tents furnished in safari style, with 24-hour solar lighting and ensuite bathrooms. After excellent game viewing with professional guides, enjoy hot showers, cocktails around the campfire and delicious three-course dinners under a canopy of stars. Activities include day and night game viewing, bushwalks, and bush breakfasts and dinners; scenic flights and balloon safaris can be arranged.

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From inside your canvas palace, you hear remarkable sounds of the African wilderness. You realize there is no "camping" quite like this anywhere else on Earth, as those are the calls of elephants, lions, hippos and other game. Modern conveniences including flush toilets, hot water and 24-hour electricity are also the

Linyanti Bush Camp

Linyanti Bush Camp is a small, luxurious and intimate 12-bed tented camp overlooking the famous Linyanti Marsh. Hugging the western boundary of the pristine Chobe National Park, Linyanti Bush Camp offers a private experience of one of the most untouched, remote areas of Botswana which has high concentrations of buffalo and elephant herds along with other species, and includes a variety of water- and land-based activities.

Somalisa Acacia Linyanti Ebony

Positioned alongside the famous Somalisa Camp, known as "the home of the elephants", this charming camp has recently undergone a complete rebuild and now comprises of two luxury family tents and two standard tents, all with ensuite bathrooms including an indoor and outdoor shower. This intimate camp sleeps a maximum of ten people and is the ideal fit for those looking for exclusive experiences in Hwange National Park. Built on raised decking overlooking the Linyanti Marsh, Linyanti Ebony is an eightbedded intimate tented camp including three twin tents and one luxury family tent with interconnecting rooms. A private dining and lounge area with a splash pool makes the camp a perfect choice for family experiences or small groups requiring exclusive use. Activities at Linyanti Ebony include game drives, walking, mokoro and boating safaris.

– Lions roar nearby in the heart of prime predator country Kenya's latest Relais & Chateaux member, Mara Plains Camp is set inside the private 30,000 acre Olare Motorogi Conservancy, on the border of Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Lions are often seen and heard, leopards regularly wander through camp and cheetahs stroll across the stunning savannah. This brand-new, seven-room camp under canvas, located on raised wooden decks, provides sweeping views across Kenya’s paradise. It is among the smallest and most personal camps in the greater Maasai Mara region, and overlooks a small river alive with wildlife activity. On the private reserve, you will happily avoid the high tourist density of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, should you wish. As a guest of Mara Plains Camp, you will have access to over 100,000 acres of low-density vehicle tourism lands. Diverse activities, such as early morning, late afternoon, and night game drives in open vehicles, as well as thrilling balloon safaris, authentic local village visits and access to superior wildlife habitats are all on offer.

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norm. Inhale the perfumes of exotic plants and flowering trees, mixed with the fragrance of unusual wood smoke from your campfire. Watch the land come alive at sunrise and allow yourself a secret smile as you enjoy your setting of unmatched indulgence, far removed from "camping" as you once knew it.

Mara Toto Camp

– An alluring blend of comfort, adventure and intimacy Mara Toto complements amazing wildlife-viewing experiences with its fine dining and exceptional hospitality. This is an intimate camp located inside the Maasai Mara Reserve, accommodating only ten guests. "Toto", which means "baby" in Swahili, is used to distinguish this delightful camp from its larger sister camp, Mara Plains. Nestled on a small bend along the Ntiakitiak River, where thick forest meets savannah, the intimate ensuite tents feature flush toilets, bucket showers, hot and cold water and 24-hour electricity. Early-morning and late-afternoon game drives in open vehicles take you to explore the world famous Maasai Mara Reserve and private Mara North Conservancy. You will not have to look far for wildlife – the camp is situated in the middle of prime leopard territory and is a superior location from which to witness both the annual wildebeest and zebra migrations.

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