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Independent Reviews of Africa’s premier Safari Lodges
Jack’s Camp Review: Reflecting on Wonder in the Kalahari Writing the Jack’s Camp Review soon reminded me how different a Safari experience is here. If the Okavango Delta tells its story through water, then the Makgadikgadi tells its story through time. At first glance, the landscape appears almost empty. But beneath these wide horizons is…
Jao Camp Review: Reflecting on Harmony in the Okavango Delta If Duba Plains invited us to reflect upon resilience, this Jao Camp Review encourages us to consider harmony. Here, architecture, Wilderness, water, and wildlife combine to create an experience that feels both sophisticated and deeply rooted in place. Situated within a private concession bordering Botswana’s…
Some Safari destinations are famous for their scenery, while others are known for their wildlife. Duba Plains stands out for a different reason. It is recognised not only for what you can see, but for the ongoing ecological drama that has played out on its floodplains for generations.
Reflecting on a Landscape in Motion: Vumbura Plains From Scotland, I write my Vumbura Plains independent review to highlight one of Africa’s wonders: the river that never meets the sea. The Okavango Delta always seemed improbable. Its waters rise in the distant highlands of Angola, travel hundreds of miles, and then spread across northern Botswana…
Reflecting on Stewardship and Legacy: Zarafa Camp As I write the Zarafa Camp independent review from Scotland, I reflect on a question at the heart of every meaningful Safari: what protects the wilderness once visitors have gone home? Some safari camps impress with luxury or wildlife. Zarafa Camp embodies a philosophy believing exceptional Safari experiences…
Reflecting on Space and Silence: Singita Lebombo Lodge As I write the Singita Lebombo lodge Independent review from my home in Scotland, I reflect on places that have altered my sense of scale. Some Safari lodges immerse guests in the landscape; others reveal it. Singita Lebombo Lodge is firmly in the latter category. Above the…
Reflecting from Scotland: Seeking the Soul of the Delta As I write this independent review of Mombo Camp from my home in Scotland, I reflect on looking out over the dynamic waterways of the Okavango Delta; it’s impossible to ignore its reputation. It commands the highest night rates in Africa and boasts numerous travel accolades….