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    Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe

    Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

    Jaw Dropping Views & Superb Guiding

    Suspended on the red sandstone cliffs of Chilo Gorge carved out by the Save River and just outside Gonarezhou’s north-eastern boundaries, this safari lodge is the best in the region and run by the award-winning conservationist pioneer, Clive Stockil.

    The main lodge commands phenomenal views over the gorge and river, as do many of the private chalets, and is an authentic structure made from timber, stone and a thick thatch roof for keeping the place cool during the day. The lodge underwent a refurbishment in 2012, and all the chalets are comfortable, decorated in the local Shangaan style, and with en-suite bathrooms.

    The activities here at Chilo are superb. After all Clive did win the 2013 Tusk Lifetime Achievement Award for Conservationism, and his team of guides and trackers are world-class with an unparalleled knowledge of the area.

    Apart from the daily game drives and animal tracking, guided walks, trips to the Chilojo Cliffs, waterfalls and local towns, Chilo can also arrange nights in a special mobile tented camp in the park for you.

    Highlights

    Overnight stays in the lodge's tented camp in Gonarezhou

    Hikes to Chivilia Falls or Mahenye Island

    Cultural visits and birdwatching

    15 chalets

    Main lodge: swimming pool, lounge, library, dining area, and bar

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    Serian Kimya Kimya

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    Serian Kimya Kimya

    Tucked into a secluded riverside within the vast expanse of the Mara North Conservancy in Kenya, Serian’s Kimya Kimya is an intimate retreat offering the opportunity to experience the magical Maasai Mara. The camp is located in Ngare Serian’s private conservancy, which borders the main Maasai Mara Reserve. The area allows for off-road driving and guided walking safaris, meaning more intimate, immersive encounters that bring you closer to the land, its wildlife and its stories.

    Kimya Kimya is designed to accommodate just six guests, making it one of the most exclusive accommodations in the region. Crafted from timber and canvas, the main suite spans two stories and offers a front-row seat to the river’s daily drama. From the upper level, a deep bush bath sits poised above the flowing water-an invitation to enjoy a soak whilst elephants wander by and hippos swim in the pools below. The suite also features both indoor and outdoor dining areas, a plush mosquito-netted bed and open-air showers. Two additional tented suites are located nearby, ideal for families or small groups. Each is designed with spacious en suite bathrooms and private decks, offering serene vantage points for a morning coffee or quiet contemplation after a day of adventure.

    The camp includes a dedicated private vehicle, expert guide and personal chef, allowing you the freedom to tailor each day to your preferences. Rise with the sun for a walking safari across the plains, follow predator tracks through golden savannahs or simply linger in camp, lulled by the sounds of the river. In the evening, enjoy fireside aperitifs or lantern-lit dinners beneath the stars.

    Azura Marlin Beach

    Bazaruto Archipelago

    Azura Marlin Beach

    Azura Marlin Beach is located on the shores of Benguerra Island in Mozambique. The resort’s ten beautifully designed villas blend local craftsmanship with contemporary elegance, creating a seamless harmony between nature and comfort. Choose from beach villas and beach villa grandes or indulge in the exclusivity of villa vista, a spacious private sanctuary featuring two separate suites, a large pool and an expansive entertainment area, ideal for families or friends travelling together. Each villa is curated for both seclusion and connection, with open-air living spaces. The soft ocean breeze drifts through private terraces, while personal plunge pools offer a secluded oasis to bask in the sun. 

    Thoughtfully designed public areas maximise sweeping views over the Indian Ocean, providing tranquil spaces to relax, dine and take in the beauty of the island. Mornings begin with freshly prepared breakfasts overlooking the water, followed by leisurely afternoons spent poolside, where the sun-drenched deck invites deep relaxation. Evenings unfold with elegant candlelit dinners beneath the starry night, the soft glow of lanterns illuminating the beachfront setting. For a taste of Mozambican tradition, the lively weekly beach bbq is a guest favourite, offering an immersive experience of grilled seafood, local specialties and storytelling under the open sky.

    Two Mile Reef, one of the region’s most pristine snorkelling and diving sites, reveals an underwater world of breathtaking colour and movement, where manta rays sweep gracefully through the depths and rare marine species make their home among the corals. PADI 5-Star certified scuba diving excursions, led by expert instructors, offer a deeper glimpse into this extraordinary ecosystem, while deep-sea fishing expeditions provide the thrilling opportunity to seek out the legendary black marlin that the Bazaruto Archipelago is renowned for.

    The resort’s open-air treehouse spa provides a haven of rejuvenation, where skilled therapists use traditional African oils and balms to melt away tension.

    Ariel view of waves breaking on a forested shoreline