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BOTSWANA
TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE BECAUSE
Kalahari Desert Makgadikgadi
LEGENDARY AND CLASSIC TENTED CAMP
This camp is the epitome of romance and style in Africa
With views over the shimmering salt pans of the Makgadikgadi, San Camp is a fata morgana of pure, white tents clustered together as the ultimate, African romantic hideaway. The spacious and light-filled tents are stocked with museum worthy antiques and collectables from the old days when the owner’s legendary father, Jack Bousfield, was a record-breaking hunter and safari pioneer in Africa.
The communal spaces are equally chic and classic with fine linen and delicate tableware, used during long and relaxing lunches in between game drives and explorations of this remote corner of Botswana.
$$$$ Rates start from 1,120 euros per person per night, all inclusive.
www.naturalselection.travel/camps/san-camp/
KENYA
ELSA’S KOPJE LODGE
Mughwango Hill
Meru National Park
ROMANTIC AND LEGENDARY SAFARI CAMP
TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE BECAUSE
This is an iconic camp in the Kenyan wilderness without hordes of tourists.
Elsa’s Kopje Lodge is not only an illustrious camp thanks to the lioness in the famous, biographical book and film “Born Free” by George and Joy Adamson, it is also one of the most romantic safari camps in Africa. The place still overlooks the site of George’s original campsite where now 8 open-fronted cottages are freely scattered around the kopje (hill), offering spectacular views of the surrounding plains. Every cottage is
uniquely designed and crafted, integrating the natural features of the rocky hillside, some even with an outdoor bath to soak in whilst admiring the stunning views.
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Rates start from 510 euros per person per night, all inclusive.
www.elewanacollection.com/elsa-s-kopje-meru
SOUTH-AFRICA
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PHINDA VLEI LODGE
Phinda Private Game Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal
A STYLISH HOME IN THE BUSH
TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE BECAUSE
This cool safari chic style is the new trend in the African bush.
Phinda Private Game Reserve is located in the lush Zululand district, sandwiched between Mkuze Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park with over 14,000 hectares of prime conservation land with seven different ecosystems and the Big Five roaming freely around. The newly renovated Phinda Vlei Lodge feels like a chic homestead, albeit in the middle of the bush. The lush décor with lots of dark wood, eye-catching wallpaper with
swaying palm trees, velvety green sofas and colonial style furniture all give the camp a very intimate vintage look. After a long game drive there’s a private plunge pool next to each of the six thatched suites and you can relax in a huge bath tub or majestic four-poster bed.
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Rates start from 640 euros per person per night, all inclusive.
NEW ZEALAND
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TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE BECAUSE
Queenstown
South Island
HIDDEN PEARL
This is how every boutique hotel should be: intimate, casual and stylish.
There’s a whole series of amazing lakeside hotels along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, but this super intimate hotel is the absolute best in Queenstown and probably the finest of its kind in New Zealand. Tucked away along a side street, next to the shores of the lake, this 10-suite hotel is a hidden gem. The rooms are spacious and homey with huge windows facing the town. The décor is post-modern with lots of contemporary art on the walls and famous design pieces, including a Charles Eames lounge chair.
The large sliding doors give way to a lovely balcony where you can even enjoy a complimentary breakfast brought to you by the friendly staff. Fun detail: Predinner drinks and canapés are served in the No5 Church Lane bar each evening with a full range of cocktails.
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Rates start from 300 euros per night for a double room, with breakfast and pre-dinner drinks.
