Drumbeat Spring 2022

OFFBEAT NDOTO , MASAI MARA, KENYA Ndoto is the Swahili word for dream and the new Offbeat Ndoto Camp is very dreamy indeed. With four beautiful tents amid the stunning wilderness of the private Mara North Conservancy, it’s an out and out winner for wildlife viewing. First class guiding and exceptional hospitality complete this wonderful picture. By the time you read this, Alice will have stayed here with her own family. RETETI HOUSE, MATHEWS MOUNTAINS, KENYA A luxurious retreat for up to 10 in the gloriously remote Namunyak Conservancy. Visiting the nearby Reteti Elephant Orphanage is a must – the relationship between tiny elephants and their Samburu keepers is the embodiment of heart-warming. ONDULI RIDGE , DAMARALAND, NAMIBIA Beds that can be rolled onto a private deck if you fancy night-time star gazing, and the use of Swarovski binoculars during your stay, are all part of the charm at lovely Onduli Ridge. Well positioned to see some of Namibia’s intriguing wildlife, such as desert adapted elephant and rhino, it’s a great addition to our portfolio. OKAVANGO SPIRIT, OKAVANGO RIVER, BOTSWANA Step onto this exclusive floating safari villa, moored in one of the quietest spots of the Okavango Delta, and enter a world of serene beauty. Enjoy wildlife viewing on tender boats, walking on nearby islands, and the San Bushman paintings at Tsodilo Hills. The wheels keep turning in Southern and East Africa and we are delighted to report a clutch of exciting new openings. Some stepped bravely into life during the stop-start months of 2021 and others hop into the limelight later this year. Here are our highlights: Ami Vitale