Our favourite tented camps in Africa

Modern luxury tented camps in Africa combine the rugged wilderness with modern comforts and luxury amenities like plush beds, en-suite bathrooms and delicious hot meals. Head out on safari treks and nature drives looking for epic wildlife, then return to a hot shower in the privacy of your tent, or enjoy a lavish meal under the stars.

Mimic nomadic camping with &Beyond Chobe Under Canvas. Based in the Chobe Riverfront area of Botswana’s Chobe National Park, the camp moves to a different site every few days to explore new territory, so guests can catch sight of different wildlife and experience an entirely unique holiday.

Situated within a 6,000-acre private conservancy in Southern Kenya, Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp offers warm hospitality including original safari heirlooms from the 1920's. Head on game drives with first class Maasai guides and return to the welcoming swimming pool for a cooling dip after a day of adventure.

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Best of Southern Africa

Livingstone & the Victoria FallsMozambiqueGreater KrugerSouth AfricaAfrica

  • See the incredible Victoria Falls up close
  • Get active with white water rafting, sport fishing and kayaking
  • Enjoy unforgettable African sunsets on a boat ride from Tongabezi
  • Head on a game drive to spot wildlife - particularly the elusive leopard
  • Dive with sailfish, barracuda and marlin in the waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago
ideal length 12 nights

Cape Town & The Kruger

Greater KrugerSouth African WinelandsCape TownSouth AfricaAfrica

  • See iconic African wildlife on safari in the Kruger National Park

  • Go shark cage diving or whale watching at Gansbaai

  • Enjoy a private guided tour and wine tasting in The Winelands

  • Head up Table Mountain for unforgettable views of Cape Town

  • Drive the scenic coastal route to the Cape of Good Hope

ideal length 8 nights

Classic Botswana

Okavango DeltaThe Kalahari DesertChobe National ParkBotswanaAfrica

  • See iconic African wildlife across a number of unique habitats

  • Glide through the Okavango Delta on a Mokoro canoe

  • Soar above the Okavango Delta at sunrise in a hot air balloon

  • Meet a group of endearing Meercats in the Kalahari Desert

  • Explore the Kalahari Desert by quad bike

ideal length 7 nights

Classic South Africa Tour

Cape TownSouth African WinelandsGarden RouteGreater Kruger

  • Wake up to spectacular views of Table Mountain
  • Enjoy a private wine tour with an expert guide in Cape Winelands
  • Visit Hermanus, the world’s best land-based whale-watching destination
  • Go cage diving with great white sharks, if you dare!
  • See iconic African wildlife in the Kruger National Park
ideal length 14 nights

Classic Uganda

UgandaAfrica

  • Observe the antics of wild chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda

  • Take a boat cruise down the Kazinga Channel in search of hippos

  • Spot rare black-maned, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha

  • Be humbled by a gorilla encounter in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

  • Enjoy unbelievable birdwatching opportunities in Africa

ideal length 8 nights
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&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

    The &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is currently undergoing renovation and will be closed until further notice.

    Located in Tanzania on the edge of the World Heritage Site of the Ngorongoro Crater. It’s a spot where mankind lives in almost absolute harmony with incredible wildlife, making it a supremely special place to visit.

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Acacia House

Acacia House

Maasai Mara & Southern Kenya

    One of three Asilia Africa houses in the Masaai Mara Conservancies, Acacia House is a private bush house in the heart of the wildlife-rich Ol Chorro Losoit valley. With wildlife strolling past the front door and a team of private staff on hand, it’s a fantastic wilderness adventure...

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Anderssons Camp Ongava

Namibia

    Nestled in mopane scrub on white calcrete soils, Andersson’s Camp is situated 4.5 km from Etosha’s Andersson Gate in Namibia. The camp was named after Swedish explorer Charles Andersson – one of the first Europeans to discover Etosha, Africa’s largest saltpan.

    Ongava was founded on bold ideas – land reclamation...

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Angama Mara

Maasai Mara & Southern KenyaGreat Rift Valley

    This magnificent luxury safari lodge lies on the edge of Africa’s Great Rift Valley in Kenya. Suspended high above the Masai Mara, Angama Mara combines dramatic architecture with ultra-modern style and commands breathtaking views across the open plains.

    Offering warm Kenyan hospitality, stunning accommodation and exceptional facilities...

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Anjajavy Le Lodge

Madagascar

    Anjajavy Le Lodge is located in the Mozambique Channel, on the western coast of Madagascar, north of Majunga in Africa. Accessible only by air, it sits on a private stretch of 550 hectares surrounded by water. The grasslands, vine-strewn woodlands and karst ridges of the estate are...

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