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4 6 Wolwedans Dune Camp - Namibia Offering uninterrupted panoramic views across the vast plains of the NamibRand Nature Reserve, Wolwedans Dune Camp is located within an International Dark Sky Reserve with spectacular stargazing opportunities. The luxurious safari tents are spacious, stylishly furnished, and built eon platforms with small plunge pools. Meals are often served at a long communal table, encouraging conversation among guests and guides around the campfire. Wolwedans is not far from Sossusvlei, and a dawn balloon flight over the Namib Desert is perhaps the finest way to see this spectacular landscape. Tanda Tula Safari Camp - South Africa This safari camp has evolved into one of the Timbavati Reserve’s most luxurious retreats. The spacious suites offer the ultimate comfort: private plunge pools, indoor and outdoor showers, and a viewing deck. What truly defines Tanda Tula is it’s incredibly welcoming team, who maintain the personal touch of a small bush camp. You’re greeted as old friends, a sentiment illustrated by Aardvark Safaris guests, the Dales, returning for their tenth visit this year. EMILY The designer of exquisite journeys Get in touch: emily@aardvarksafaris.com Waking to the rich symphony of Africa’s wildlife and birdlife from the sanctuary of a private suite, blurs the line between the vibrant wilderness outside and lavish comfort inside. With special options such as dining under a star-studded sky and rejuvenating spa treatments, every detail is carefully considered. With a discerning eye, our travel expert Emily has carefully chosen a selection of properties that exceed the already high levels of hospitality that guests expect on safari. Where sophisticated style meets the wildernes Macatoo Camp - Botswana African Horseback Safaris have raised the bar for comfort on a riding safari with the rebuilt Macatoo camp, which now features huge new rooms with Wi-Fi, panoramic views and outdoor showers. Riding safaris are brilliant for watching wildlife and birds without disturbing them, and being in the saddle in the wilderness is exhilarating and great fun. The combination of a luxurious camp, expert guides, superb horses, and small numbers of guests makes this riding safari perfect for anyone wanting adventure with comfort. Non-riders are welcomed too, with activities such as boat trips, walking and fishing. Chongwe House - Zambia Amarvel of organic architecture with flowing sculptural forms crafted fromwild wood and natural materials, Chongwe House sits on a peaceful stretch of the Chongwe River. The expansive, open-fronted bedrooms and bathrooms connect you seamlessly with the wilderness. As an exclusive-use house, activities are entirely tailored to your group, with a dedicated private guide, vehicle, and boat. You have complete flexibility to embark on day and night wildlife drives, explore on foot with walking safaris, enjoy serene canoe trips often paddling past elephant, or test your skill with tiger fishing. © Oliver Fly Photography, Time + Tide