Classic Lodge
Suggested itineraries & recommended properties: Classic Lodge
Properties (70)
Botswana (11)
Sandibe Safari Lodge (Okavango Delta and Moremi)
This beautiful thatched lodge nestles between permanent water and grassy plains and was built with a commitment to ‘treading lightly on the earth’. Accommodation is in eight en-suite cottages.
This beautiful thatched lodge nestles between permanent water and grassy plains and was built with a commitment to ‘treading lightly on the earth’. Accommodation is in eight en-suite cottages.
Kanana Camp (Okavango Delta and Moremi)
Kanana is a hidden jewel set on the Xudum River in the southwest Okavango. At Kanana Camp guests are accommodated in eight spacious, twin-bedded Meru-style tents, set on raised teak decks, offering breathtaking views across the waterways.
Kanana is a hidden jewel set on the Xudum River in the southwest Okavango. At Kanana Camp guests are accommodated in eight spacious, twin-bedded Meru-style tents, set on raised teak decks, offering breathtaking views across the waterways.
Kwando Lagoon Camp (Linyanti)
Kwando Lagoon Camp is a six-room camp, lying on the shady banks of the Kwando River and set among tall and ancient African ebony and marula trees, under the watchful gaze of the resident hippos.
Kwando Lagoon Camp is a six-room camp, lying on the shady banks of the Kwando River and set among tall and ancient African ebony and marula trees, under the watchful gaze of the resident hippos.
Kwando Lebala Camp (Linyanti)
Kwando Lebala Camp is situated 30km south of Lagoon Camp and fronts onto the Linyanti Wetlands. The eight spacious tents were designed to capture the view of the open grasslands scattered with illala palms that stretch to the southwest.
Kwando Lebala Camp is situated 30km south of Lagoon Camp and fronts onto the Linyanti Wetlands. The eight spacious tents were designed to capture the view of the open grasslands scattered with illala palms that stretch to the southwest.
Kwara Camp (Okavango Delta and Moremi)
Kwara Camp is located in the remote northern part of the stunning Okavango Delta within the private Kwara concession. The eight luxury safari tents are built on raised decks within a grove of huge and ancient African ebony trees.
Kwara Camp is located in the remote northern part of the stunning Okavango Delta within the private Kwara concession. The eight luxury safari tents are built on raised decks within a grove of huge and ancient African ebony trees.
Kenya (12)
Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo (Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya)
Bateleur Camp is situated on the border of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in the Kichwa Tembo area. Accommodation comprises of nine extremely spacious and private tents each with a private veranda.
Bateleur Camp is situated on the border of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in the Kichwa Tembo area. Accommodation comprises of nine extremely spacious and private tents each with a private veranda.
Ol Donyo Wuas (Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya)
Ol Donyo Wuas lies in the untouched area of the Chyulu Hills. The lodge consists of just seven cottages with majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro which will take your breath away.
Ol Donyo Wuas lies in the untouched area of the Chyulu Hills. The lodge consists of just seven cottages with majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro which will take your breath away.
Sarara Camp (Laikipia and Northern Kenya)
Sarara is a leading community-run lodge set in the Matthews Range of Northern Kenya. Accommodation is in five double tents, each with flush-loos and open air showers. A natural rock swimming pool overlooks a waterhole frequently visited by animals.
Sarara is a leading community-run lodge set in the Matthews Range of Northern Kenya. Accommodation is in five double tents, each with flush-loos and open air showers. A natural rock swimming pool overlooks a waterhole frequently visited by animals.
Campi ya Kanzi (Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya)
Campi ya Kanzi offers the ultimate in tented luxury and a truly magical African experience. Accommodation consists of six tented cottages set on wooden platforms, with thatched roofs and ensuite bathrooms.
Campi ya Kanzi offers the ultimate in tented luxury and a truly magical African experience. Accommodation consists of six tented cottages set on wooden platforms, with thatched roofs and ensuite bathrooms.
Kiwayu (Lamu and the coast)
Kiwayu is a rustic lodge situated on a remote and deserted coastline. There are just 18 spacious and beautifully decorated local-style cottages, all with uninterrupted ocean views.
Kiwayu is a rustic lodge situated on a remote and deserted coastline. There are just 18 spacious and beautifully decorated local-style cottages, all with uninterrupted ocean views.
Madagascar (9)
Constance Lodge Tsarabanjina (Northern Madagascar)
Tsarabanjina is a tiny, lush volcanic island with wonderful white sandy beaches, abundant coral and untouched marine life. With just 21 thatched bungalows, this is a real Robinson Crusoe island with a very relaxed atmosphere.
Tsarabanjina is a tiny, lush volcanic island with wonderful white sandy beaches, abundant coral and untouched marine life. With just 21 thatched bungalows, this is a real Robinson Crusoe island with a very relaxed atmosphere.
Madagascar Classic Camping (Southern Madagascar)
Madagascar Classic Camping’s Mandrare River Camp comprises just six tents and offers a true luxury camping experience, with strong attention to local culture and the natural environment.
Madagascar Classic Camping’s Mandrare River Camp comprises just six tents and offers a true luxury camping experience, with strong attention to local culture and the natural environment.
Tsara Komba (Northern Madagascar)
Tsara Komba Lodge is an authentic, natural paradise comprising six spacious chalets built in keeping with the local surroundings. Each lodge has a deck overlooking a beautiful beach with the mainland in the distance.
Tsara Komba Lodge is an authentic, natural paradise comprising six spacious chalets built in keeping with the local surroundings. Each lodge has a deck overlooking a beautiful beach with the mainland in the distance.
Domaine de la Fontenay (Northern Madagascar)
Domaine de la Fontenay is the century-old homestead of a rich French settler and has been converted into an intriguing guesthouse with eight bedrooms, ideal for a relaxing stay off the beaten track.
Domaine de la Fontenay is the century-old homestead of a rich French settler and has been converted into an intriguing guesthouse with eight bedrooms, ideal for a relaxing stay off the beaten track.
Les Renes d’Isalo (Southern Madagascar)
Les Renes d’Isalo is one of three French-owned hotels situated in private grounds close to Parc National d’Isalo. The hotel offers simple accommodation in 7 rooms.
Les Renes d’Isalo is one of three French-owned hotels situated in private grounds close to Parc National d’Isalo. The hotel offers simple accommodation in 7 rooms.
Malawi (2)
Kaya Mawa (Lake Malawi)
Kaya Mawa is a small and beautiful lodge on Likoma Island on Lake Malawi. It is deemed one of the most isolated and unique destinations in Malawi. The 10 cottages are the epitome of privacy and exclusivity.
Kaya Mawa is a small and beautiful lodge on Likoma Island on Lake Malawi. It is deemed one of the most isolated and unique destinations in Malawi. The 10 cottages are the epitome of privacy and exclusivity.
Manda Nkwichi (Lake Malawi)
Manda Nkwichi lies on the Mozambique side of Lake Malawi overlooking the lake. Each of the seven chalets is tucked into the trees with lovely views.
Manda Nkwichi lies on the Mozambique side of Lake Malawi overlooking the lake. Each of the seven chalets is tucked into the trees with lovely views.
Mozambique (4)
Dugong Lodge (Bazaruto and the south coast)
Dugong Lodge is a beautiful, down to earth beach lodge located on the San Sebastian Peninsula with a very friendly atmosphere. 10 air-conditioned chalets and two two-bedroom villas stretch along this stunning stretch of coast.
Dugong Lodge is a beautiful, down to earth beach lodge located on the San Sebastian Peninsula with a very friendly atmosphere. 10 air-conditioned chalets and two two-bedroom villas stretch along this stunning stretch of coast.
Marlin Lodge (Bazaruto and the south coast)
Marlin Lodge is a stylish yet informal beach resort for those wishing to combine the remote experience with luxury. The 14 beach chalets and 3 executive suites stretch along the beach and the lodge boasts a fantastic array of activities.
Marlin Lodge is a stylish yet informal beach resort for those wishing to combine the remote experience with luxury. The 14 beach chalets and 3 executive suites stretch along the beach and the lodge boasts a fantastic array of activities.
Quilalea (Quirimbas and the north coast)
Quilalea is an entirely private and secluded island lodge far from civilisation off the coast of northern Mozambique. All nine villas have stunning ocean views, this is sheer escapism.
Quilalea is an entirely private and secluded island lodge far from civilisation off the coast of northern Mozambique. All nine villas have stunning ocean views, this is sheer escapism.
Lugenda Wilderness Camp (Quirimbas and the north coast)
Lugenda Wilderness Camp is unique as the first lodge in the Lugenda Reserve. Accommodation is in eight tented rooms with canvas and thatch roofs and en-suite bathrooms including a flush toilet.
Lugenda Wilderness Camp is unique as the first lodge in the Lugenda Reserve. Accommodation is in eight tented rooms with canvas and thatch roofs and en-suite bathrooms including a flush toilet.
Namibia (6)
Doro Nawas Camp (Damaraland)
Doro Nawas Camp elegantly combines the comfort of its 16 stone and thatch rooms with unspoilt panoramic views over small canyons, savannah and dry riverbeds.
Doro Nawas Camp elegantly combines the comfort of its 16 stone and thatch rooms with unspoilt panoramic views over small canyons, savannah and dry riverbeds.
Kulala Desert Lodge (Sossusvlei)
Kulala Desert Lodge, in the heart of Namibia’s Namib Desert, is one of the country’s best-situated lodges in terms of its proximity to the sand dunes at Sossusvlei. The 15 thatched, tented chalets offer a cool respite from the sun.
Kulala Desert Lodge, in the heart of Namibia’s Namib Desert, is one of the country’s best-situated lodges in terms of its proximity to the sand dunes at Sossusvlei. The 15 thatched, tented chalets offer a cool respite from the sun.
Palmwag Rhino Camp (Damaraland)
Situated in the private Palmwag Reserve and run in conjunction with the Save the Rhino Trust, the camp comprises five twin and two double tents.
Situated in the private Palmwag Reserve and run in conjunction with the Save the Rhino Trust, the camp comprises five twin and two double tents.
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge (Sossusvlei)
Set in breathtaking landscape atop flame red sand dunes Wolwedans Dunes Lodge’s nine comfortable wooden cottages offer a perfect setting in which to relax, reflect and immerse yourself in the desert.
Set in breathtaking landscape atop flame red sand dunes Wolwedans Dunes Lodge’s nine comfortable wooden cottages offer a perfect setting in which to relax, reflect and immerse yourself in the desert.
Okonjima Bush Camp (Windhoek)
Located to the northwest of Windhoek, Okonjima’s eight luxury thatched cottages have wonderful views of the unspoilt landscapes that surround the camp. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation.
Located to the northwest of Windhoek, Okonjima’s eight luxury thatched cottages have wonderful views of the unspoilt landscapes that surround the camp. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation.
Seychelles (3)
Denis Island Lodge (Outer Islands)
An informal, private island sanctuary on one of the Seychelles most beautiful outer islands.
An informal, private island sanctuary on one of the Seychelles most beautiful outer islands.
Desroches Island Resort (Outer Islands)
The largest island in the far southern Amirantes group with 14 kilometres of beautiful beaches protected by a reef rich in coral and marine life.
The largest island in the far southern Amirantes group with 14 kilometres of beautiful beaches protected by a reef rich in coral and marine life.
Bird Island Lodge (Outer Islands)
A simple lodge on an idyllic coral atoll teeming with bird and sea life and offering a unique blend of hospitality, relaxation and informality in a very natural environment.
A simple lodge on an idyllic coral atoll teeming with bird and sea life and offering a unique blend of hospitality, relaxation and informality in a very natural environment.
South Africa (9)
Fugitive’s Drift (KwaZulu Natal and the north coast)
Fugitive’s Drift Lodge is a rustic and charming retreat with eight cottages overlooking the sites of two of the most famous battlefields in the history of the South African wars, Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift.
Fugitive’s Drift Lodge is a rustic and charming retreat with eight cottages overlooking the sites of two of the most famous battlefields in the history of the South African wars, Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift.
Elephant House (Eastern Cape)
Elephant House is an exclusive nine-roomed lodge situated near the Addo Elephant National Park. Each bedroom opens onto a courtyard or private veranda.
Elephant House is an exclusive nine-roomed lodge situated near the Addo Elephant National Park. Each bedroom opens onto a courtyard or private veranda.
Hog Hollow Country Lodge (Garden Route)
Hog Hollow Country Lodge is situated in a private nature reserve in proximity to Plettenberg Bay. The lodge comprises 15 suites close to the Tsitsikamma Forest.
Hog Hollow Country Lodge is situated in a private nature reserve in proximity to Plettenberg Bay. The lodge comprises 15 suites close to the Tsitsikamma Forest.
Jaci’s Tree and Safari Lodge (Madikwe and the northwest)
Jaci’s Safari Lodge and Jaci’s Tree Lodge are situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. These classic camps both offer the ideal family safari experience.
Jaci’s Safari Lodge and Jaci’s Tree Lodge are situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. These classic camps both offer the ideal family safari experience.
Ngala Safari Lodge (Greater Kruger)
Comprising 20 thatched cottages with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas, Ngala Safari Lodge is a great choice for families and couples alike. Couples will also enjoy the luxurious Safari Suite, overlooking the mopane riverbed.
Comprising 20 thatched cottages with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas, Ngala Safari Lodge is a great choice for families and couples alike. Couples will also enjoy the luxurious Safari Suite, overlooking the mopane riverbed.
Tanzania (7)
Greystoke Mahale (Lake Tanganyika and western Tanzania)
Greystoke Mahale enjoys a breathtaking position on a golden beach along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, sheltered by the lush forest of the Mahale Mountains. This isolated setting is home to the world’s largest known population of chimpanzees.
Greystoke Mahale enjoys a breathtaking position on a golden beach along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, sheltered by the lush forest of the Mahale Mountains. This isolated setting is home to the world’s largest known population of chimpanzees.
Mnemba Island Lodge (Zanzibar and the coast)
Mnemba Island is a tiny atoll off the north coast of Zanzibar which offers a rustic exclusivity unparalleled on the East African coast. The 10 secluded thatched bandas provide sheer escapism and the ultimate in barefoot luxury.
Mnemba Island is a tiny atoll off the north coast of Zanzibar which offers a rustic exclusivity unparalleled on the East African coast. The 10 secluded thatched bandas provide sheer escapism and the ultimate in barefoot luxury.
Ras Kutani (Zanzibar and the coast)
Ras Kutani is a simple, stylish lodge set in a stand of coastal forest overlooking a fresh water lagoon, on a beautiful stretch of coast to the south of Dar Es Salaam.
Ras Kutani is a simple, stylish lodge set in a stand of coastal forest overlooking a fresh water lagoon, on a beautiful stretch of coast to the south of Dar Es Salaam.
Fundu Lagoon (Zanzibar and the coast)
Fundu Lagoon is a stylish barefoot luxury lodge, with just 16 tented rooms and suites, on the remote and unspoilt island of Pemba, part of the Zanzibar archipelago. Fundu Lagoon has a superb scuba centre and excellent water sports.
Fundu Lagoon is a stylish barefoot luxury lodge, with just 16 tented rooms and suites, on the remote and unspoilt island of Pemba, part of the Zanzibar archipelago. Fundu Lagoon has a superb scuba centre and excellent water sports.
Matemwe Bungalows (Zanzibar and the coast)
Matemwe Bungalows is a simple, stylish beach lodge overlooking Mnemba Atoll and offering comfortable accommodation in 14 thatched bungalow suites.
Matemwe Bungalows is a simple, stylish beach lodge overlooking Mnemba Atoll and offering comfortable accommodation in 14 thatched bungalow suites.
Zambia (7)
Nkwali Camp (Luangwa Valley)
Nkwali Camp is situated in the South Luangwa National Park. The six delightful thatched cottages with open-air en-suite bathrooms are built on Robin Pope’s private land in a beautiful area of ebony woodland and open grass plains.
Nkwali Camp is situated in the South Luangwa National Park. The six delightful thatched cottages with open-air en-suite bathrooms are built on Robin Pope’s private land in a beautiful area of ebony woodland and open grass plains.
Chiawa Camp (Lower Zambezi)
Located on the banks of the Zambezi River, the accommodation at Chiawa Camp comprises just eight luxury safari tents, ensuring excellent personal service and guiding together with a back to nature experience.
Located on the banks of the Zambezi River, the accommodation at Chiawa Camp comprises just eight luxury safari tents, ensuring excellent personal service and guiding together with a back to nature experience.
Chongwe River Camp (Lower Zambezi)
Located within 4,000 square kilometres of pristine sanctuary within Lower Zambezi National Park, Chongwe River Camp’s nine spacious tents offer stunning river views and en-suite outdoor bathrooms.
Located within 4,000 square kilometres of pristine sanctuary within Lower Zambezi National Park, Chongwe River Camp’s nine spacious tents offer stunning river views and en-suite outdoor bathrooms.
Kapani (Luangwa Valley)
Situated in South Luangwa National Park, the original home of legendary guide Norman Carr, Kapani offers high quality and comfortable accommodation in eight suites and two Lagoon Houses.
Situated in South Luangwa National Park, the original home of legendary guide Norman Carr, Kapani offers high quality and comfortable accommodation in eight suites and two Lagoon Houses.
The River Club (Victoria Falls)
Situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River and upstream from the magnificent Victoria Falls, the River Club is an elegant 10-room lodge where guests can soak up the sights and sounds of the river.
Situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River and upstream from the magnificent Victoria Falls, the River Club is an elegant 10-room lodge where guests can soak up the sights and sounds of the river.
