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SAFARI SPOTLIGHT
&BEYOND This collection of 29 lodges range from Serengeti tented camps to secluded island bungalows off the coast of the Indian Ocean. Walk the streets of Zanzibar’s Stone Town for an exclusive tour of Freddie Mercury’s childhood home and dine at Mercury’s restaurant, a modern tribute to the late rock icon. andbeyond.com
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CHEM CHEM LODGE Conservation is top priority for the Chem Chem team, merging exploration with advocacy to protect vulnerable wildlife and native communities. Local Maasai people offer lessons on bush skills, tapestry weaving and traditional folk song. After enjoying a full English breakfast at the foot of a 3,000-year-old baobab tree, join a wildlife photographer on safari to capture the most Instagrammable moments of the trip. chemchemsafari.com
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TAKE AN IMMERSIVE EXPEDITION THROUGH AFRICA WITH THESE EXPERT OUTFITTERS
ELEVATE DESTINATIONS The Digital Detox Safari is the perfect opportunity for families to get off the grid to connect with the Earth and one another. Follow a family of elephants and witness the herd’s incredible family dynamics, or take the Bush & Beach safari and camp out on the shore of Lake Malawi, aka Lake of Stars. Guests can also participate in Elevate’s Buy a Trip, Give a Trip program to sponsor a local youth’s first-time wildlife encounter. elevatedestinations.com