The luxurious Toka Leya Camp is in an enviable location on the banks of the Zambezi River, just 20 minutes upstream from the Victoria Falls. It falls within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and enjoys regular visits from resident hippo, elephant and white rhino. Fishing, birding and sundowner cruises on the lodge boats is great!
This upmarket hotel is the prime site from which to enjoy the mighty Victoria Falls. The Royal Livingstone has expansive and safe gardens offering great views of the Zambezi River and easy walking or golf cart access to the falls. It has a range of accommodation and dining options and is situated close to the main activity hubs as well.
The River Club is a modern take on a historic farmhouse overlooking the Zambezi River. Owner Peter Jones ensures that the immense history of Livingstone Town and Zambia is preserved and shared. The spacious and leafy lodge grounds are a pleasure as are the large river-facing rooms. There are lots of fun activities too.
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve can host the finest safari wedding imagineable. There is the action and excitement of the safari for all the guests, before the ceremony and reception happen in beautiful locations.
The team at Thornybush Game Lodge has good experience in managed larger and sometimes lavish safari weddings. The elegant and spacious lodge caters well for the wedding party and the other camps on the Thornybush Game Reserve can accommodate guests too if needed. With great game on the doorstep this is a fun way to celebrate!
Ngala Safari Lodge has hosted numerous very successful weddings over the years with which we have been involved. For the right sized wedding party, this is an ideal bush escape with wonderful bush venue options as well as the courtyard which comes to life and light in the evenings for the big event.
The Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve is 124,000 acres adjacent to Gonarezhou National Park. The initimate and luxurious Singita Pamushana Lodge is the place to stay. Perched on a cliff with expansive views over the Zimbabwe lowveld bush, it sets a base for a slow safari which will unearth anything from endangered Black Rhino to Wild Dogs or San rock art in the rocky hillsides.
Kitich Camp is a small authentic bush camp tucked away in the indigenous forests of the fabled Mathews Range. The uncomplicated camp is the perfect base for exploring the area on foot and unwinding from the rigours of normal safari.
The iconic Elsa’s Kopje in remote and untrammeled Meru National Park, carries great history and yet is modern and luxurious. Safaris are focused on the wide open spaces, bush walks and searching for the resident big game like lion, cheetah, elephant and Lesser Kudu. This lodge is one of the classics!
The luxurious Sasaab is located on a Samburu community conservancy west of the Samburu National Reserve. Exploring by vehicle, on foot or by camel you can encounter the special arid-zone ‘Samburu Special Five’ (Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk and Somali Ostrich) as well as traditional big game.
Matemwe Retreat consists of just four private villas, each with expansive views east to the turquoise Indian Ocean. The villas serve either as a self-contained base to unwind in privacy or to set out an explore Zanzibar and its many treasures. Scuba diving and other water-based activities are the highlight here.
The 15-unit Kilindi Zanzibar is on a private estate in the north-west of the island. It is a place to unwind in the airy island rooms or enjoy the range of water-based activities on offer.
Mnemba Island is the ultimate in East African island luxury. With it’s gentle rhythm and laid back style it is the perfect way to end a long safari. There is good scuba diving and snorkelling to be had and the opportunity to glimpse the very rare small antelope, the Ader’s Duiker. You will not want to leave!
Sanctuary Swala is a luxury eco-friendly camp set in a tall Acacia grove in the west of Tarangire National Park. The camp waterhole is an attraction for game and the woodland birds are easy to see. Exciting game drives are definitely part of the Swala experience.
Oliver’s Camp is THE quintessential safari camp in Tarangire National Park and indeed much of Tanzania. The spacious open rooms soak in the views over a floodplain which is a haven for game especially in the dry season. Walking safaris, fly-camping and night drives are the specialities here in the land of elephants.
The spacious luxury tented suites of Chem Chem Lodge set the tone for a relaxing yet interactive safari experience. The Chem Chem area is wedged between the famed Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks which can be visited with ease from this camp as well.
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is hidden in a forest pocket in the far southern reaches of the park. Gaudy birds, noisy bushbabies and elephants are part of camp life. Whilst on safari itself the impressive rift valley walls, vast flamingo-pink lake and diverse wildlife make this is very special place to visit.
The Great Ruaha River…
Azura Selous is in a secluded part of Selous overlooking the Great Ruaha River.
Sand Rivers
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Mashatu Lodge (Main Camp) is luxury in the heart of a vast wilderness which joins Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. This 14 room camp caters for all travellers, in particular adventurous types, photographers and families. Elephant herds, birdlife and predators are the big attraction. No buffalo or rhino are present.
Ngala Tented Camp is an intimate safari camp in prime position on the banks of the Timbavati River. Consistently superb service compliments the productive game-viewing along nearly 15km of this seasonal river. With its innovative partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, this camp deserves to be on everyone’s list.
Kirkman’s Kamp is based around an historic old farmhouse on a high point above the Sand River. Safaris here are excellent year-round as the river plays host to the full array of big game and the lodge is geared for all types of traveller.
Londolozi Pioneer Camp is one of 5 small camps set along the banks of the game-rich Sand River at Londolozi. Intimate wildlife encounters were pioneered here and this remains one of the top African safari experiences. For more information on the other camps and to book a safari at this iconic safari destination, get in touch with us at info@mammothsafaris.com
Madikwe Safari Lodge is made up of 3 small camps adjacent to eachother on a rocky hillside. Wide open views of the Madikwe wilderness compliment the hospitality and great game-viewing that is a feature of this fascinating reserve.
Kanga Camp is in a remote part of Mana Pools about an hour away from the river near a vital wildlife-rich spring. This intimate camp is set in a riverine zone, one of the many habitats to be found here.
Ruckomechi is situated in a private concession within Mana Pools. Scenery is spectacular with views to the Zambezi River and over to Zambia as well as the large Ana trees which the elephants favour. The area is famed for excellent dry season game viewing on land as well as on the river.
The Hide is an award-winning tented safari camp placed on the edge of a seasonal floodplain. The big attraction is the underground photographic hide at the waterhole as well as the privacy of the concession. A night out at the Dove’s Nest should be a highlight too!
