Luxury Camps & Lodges

Experience the very highest levels of service and accommodation on safari with Opulent Africa. Luxury tented camps and lodges located on private concessions provide you with exclusive game viewing experiences.

Our exclusive portfolio of camps and lodges are all warmly hosted with top professional safari guides, sumptuous accommodation, breathtaking game viewing decks, some with swimming pools and the opportunity to dine under the stars.

The first of Alex Walker's great safari camps, located in the private Mara North Conservancy with views over the Mara River.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
Located right on the Mara River, this is one of the best wildebeest migration viewing camps and offers a very high level of luxury and service.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
Nestled on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, Bisate Lodge is an award-winning eco-luxury retreat offering stunning views of six volcanoes and unforgettable mountain gorilla encounters.
Location: Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park
Bwindi Lodge boasts stunning views of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, perfect for spotting monkeys and birds. It features upgraded bandas, a cosy lounge, and casual tapas-style dining at the vibrant Bwindi Bar.
Location: Bwindi Forest, Uganda
Without a doubt, the is one of Botswana's top classic safari camps, located in the Moremi Game Reserve and offering a variety of big game viewing activities including game drives and boating.
Location: Moremi, Botswana
Multi-award winning Chiawa Camp is one of Zambia's leading luxury safari camp and sits on the banks of the Zambezi River where wildlife viewing can be enjoyed through a range of activities.
Location: Lower Zambezi, Zambia
High levels of luxury and abundant wildlife typify Chief's Camp, located in the only conession where it is possible to see rhino in Botswana.
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Operating luxury safari camps since 1919, Cottar's has a long history in Kenya and is home to some of the best safari guides in Africa.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
This camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta features five stylish canvas tents with private verandas and Delta views. Accessible by two bridges, it offers abundant wildlife and activities like boat and mokoro safaris, game drives and walking tours.
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Duba Plains Camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta offers luxury suites, private game drives, and a strong focus on conservation. Owned by National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert.
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
A superb classic tented camp, located in a private concervancy just outside the Masai Mara with plenty of resident wildlife.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
Ellerman House is a true gem. With magnificent ocean views across Cape Town's Bantry Bay, Ellerman is stylish and contemporary with rooms in the main house as well as two exclusive villas.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Nestled in the Virunga foothills, Gorilla’s Nest offers an exclusive gateway to Rwanda’s mountain gorillas. Combining modern luxury with local tradition, it features elegant suites and immersive wildlife experiences.
Location: Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park
Hidden away in the remarkable Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and just a short walk from the start of the gorilla trekking trail although it is not uncommon for the gorillas to come right in to camp!
Location: Bwindi Forest, Uganda
Governors' Camps have been operating in the Masai Mara for over forty years and their flagship luxury camp, Il Moran, takes prime location right on the Mara River.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
One of Africa's most remote camps, located on the Hoanib River in northern Namibia. Nature drives, shipwrecks and scenic coastal flights to the honking Cape Cross seal colonies are highlights.
Location: Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Jack's Camp perfectly captures the 1940's style and is a high quality tented camp located in Botswana's vast Kalahari Desert.
Location: Kalahari Desert, Botswana
A classic safari camp in a prime location with magnificent views over the Masai Mara. A perfect location to view the great wildebeest migration and exciting river crossings.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
An exceptional small, luxury camp, Kings Pool is well located for some of the best game viewing in Botswana, particularly during the dry season.
Location: Linyanti Reserve, Botswana
Kulala Desert Lodge is perfectly located for access to Sossusvlei with a private gate into the National Park and the surrounding desert scenery is strikingly beautiful.
Location: Sossusvlei, Namibia
Kyaninga Lodge is located on the edge of an ancient crater lake. With breathtaking views and nine luxurious cottages, this is a fantastic base to explore both the Crater Lakes and chimp trekking in Kibale Forest.
Location: Ndali Kasenda Crater Lakes, Uganda
A luxury country house in the Franschhoek Valley, in the heart of the Cape Winelands. The perfect location from which to explore the many wine farms nearby and sample the world class restaurants.
Location: Winelands, South Africa
A superbly appointed lodge, with magnificent views across the Serengeti. Lemala Kuria Hills is a luxury lodge located in the northern Serengeti and is perfect for viewing the "seasonal" wildebeest migration .
Location: Serengeti, Tanzania
Located just inside the rim of the Crater, Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp allows quick and early access to the Crater floor, giving camp guests a head start over other visitors.
Location: Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Set high on the cliffs overlooking the Boteti River, Leroo La Tau is in a wonderful location for viewing the desert wildlife in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and the river bed.
Location: Makgadikdadi, Botswana
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya offers incredible wildlife viewing, including Grevy’s zebra and over 150 rhinos. Elewana Lewa Safari Camp provides luxury tents with ensuite bathrooms and log fires, set in 65,000 acres of protected wilderness.
Location: Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
Deep in the Hwange National Park, Linkwasha overlooks a waterhole teeming with wildlife and is one of the park's most exclusive and luxurious camps.
Location: Hwange, Zimbabwe
Accessed by boat, across the Mara River, Little Governors' is an intimate, luxury eco-friendly camp overlooking the renowned Masai Mara. Perfect for an early morning hot-air balloon flight.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
With its own private gate into the Namib Nauklauft Park and Sossusvlei, Little Kulala is a small luxury lodge offering a superb desert experience. An early morning hot-air balloon flight is a must!
Location: Sossusvlei, Namibia
Wilderness Little Makalolo in Hwange National Park offers exclusive wildlife viewing, luxury tents, a pool deck overlooking a waterhole, and unique experiences like Star Bed sleep-outs, while supporting local conservation.
Location: Eastern Hwange National Park
On a private reserve bordering Etosha National Park, the exclusive Little Ongava has magnificent views across the plains and offers excellent game viewing both in the reserve and the National Park.
Location: Etosha, Namibia
With endless views from high up an escarpment overlooking Mount Kenya, Loisaba is undoubtedly one of Kenya's finest camps.
Location: Laikipia, Kenya
Sir Richard Branson's exclusive tented camp in the Masai Mara offers high levels of comfort and service, a twelve metre infinity pool and one of the best spa's in the bush!
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
Mahogany Springs Lodge, set in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, offers stunning views, locally sourced meals, and the chance of gorilla sightings—a perfect remote retreat.
Location: Bwindi Forest, Uganda
Another exceptional Relais & Chateaux property from Great Plains on a private reserve just north of the Masai Mara. Excellent year round game viewing.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
The award winning Mfuwe Lodge is one of the few camps open all year round and offers excellent wildlife viewing in the South Luangwa National Park.
Location: South Luangwa, Zambia
Mihingo Lodge, an eco-friendly retreat on Lake Mburo’s edge, offers 12 private tented rooms with stunning views and activities like horse rides, walking safaris, and boat trips.
Location: Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
One of Botswana's finest Big Game camps, located on Chief's Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, a safe haven for white rhino. The camp has recently been completely rebuilt and is looking exceptional.
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Mount Gahinga Lodge is ideal for gorilla tracking, golden monkey trekking, and volcano hikes. Its charming bandas, inspired by Bufimbira traditions, offer a unique, immersive stay.
Location: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda
Ngala Tented Camp offers chic, contemporary luxury in Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Overlooking a riverbank, it features open-air showers and stunning views for an elegant safari experience.
Location: Timbavati, South Africa
With one of the most spectacular views in Africa, perched high on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, this first class lodge is the most luxurious in the area and perfect for "Big 5" game viewing in the crater.
Location: Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Nile Safari Lodge, a luxury eco-lodge in Murchison Falls National Park, offers stunning Victoria Nile views. Its eight secluded bandas feature en-suite facilities, private decks, and mosquito nets.
Location: Murchison Falls, Uganda, Uganda
Nkuringo Lodge offers stunning views of Bwindi Forest and the Virunga volcanoes. This eco-friendly retreat features cosy cottages, a restaurant, spa, and tree-planting initiative, with activities like gorilla trekking and canoeing.
Location: Bwindi Forest, Uganda
A high quality camp with spacious tents and one of the best pool views in Botswana. Land and water activities are offered.
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Nyungwe Forest Lodge offers an affordable luxury retreat amid tea plantations and rainforest. Enjoy elegant suites, fine dining, chimp trekking, and a canopy walk.
Location: Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda
Old Drift Lodge in Zambezi National Park, near Victoria Falls, offers luxury suites with private plunge pools overlooking the Zambezi River. Guests enjoy game drives, river cruises, and walking safaris across 56,000 hectares of pristine wilderness.
Location: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
An exceptional Relais & Chateaux property, Ol Donyo Lodge is located close to Amboseli in the Chyulu Hills with spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Location: Amboseli, Kenya
An authentic and award winning eco-friendly camp, Olonana is very family friendly and offers good access to local culture as well as magnificent game drives in the Masai Mara.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
A classic safari camp, located in a private reserve on the edge of Etohsa National Park. The camp overlooks a water-hole which is frequently visited by a range of big game. A great place to see rhino.
Location: Etosha, Namibia
On the remote peninsula of Pelican Point, looking back across Walvis Bay, the suite at the top of the old harbor control tower has stunning 360 degree views.
Location: Walvis Bay, Namibia
Located on the Zambezi River, the award winning Royal Chundu is the perfect place to relax either at the start or end of a safari. Dine by candlelight under the stars beside the river and enjoy sunset river cruises.
Location: Livingstone, Zambia
Ruckomechi offers superb close-up elephant viewing as they take a dip in from of camp in the Zambezi River. Great predator viewing and a range of activities makes this a great all round camp.
Location: Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
As if it has been carved out of the earth, the aptly named Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is a masterpiece of organic creation. Each of its 13 luxury suites has its own private plunge pool and outdoor shower.
Location: Sabi Sands, South Africa
A historic safari camp in the heart of the Sabi Sand Private Reserve, Selati elegantly holds the character of "yesterday" but with modern creature comforts and five star service.
Location: Sabi Sands, South Africa
Sabyinyo Lodge offers a luxurious retreat near Volcanoes National Park, with stunning volcano views, easy access to gorilla trekking, elegant cottages, and gourmet cuisine.
Location: Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park
Award winning architecture and sublime styling compliment the wilderness experience at the magnificent Sandibe Safari Lodge.
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sitting on the bank of the Sand River with views across into Tanzania, the camps is in a prime wildlife viewing location, especially during the great wildebeest migration.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
The only boutique lodge in the greater Masai Mara providing a very authentic and high quality game viewing experience all year round.
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
Spectacular views from Saruni's "eco-chic" villas make this the perfect base from which to explore Samburu and its unique culture.
Location: Samburu, Kenya
Constructed from local timber with an expansive game viewing deck, Savute Safari Lodge is a wonderfully natural and relaxing environment from which to explore the famous Savute Channel.
Location: Chobe, Botswana
A beautiful and relaxing retreat on the Laikipia plateau, Segera is a luxury lodge offering a wide range of activities. Great for families.
Location: Laikipia, Kenya
The camp sits on a huge private concession and elephant viewing in this area is as good as it gets, particularly in the dry season.
Location: Selinda Reserve, Botswana
The camp sits on a huge private concession and elephant viewing in this area is as good as it gets, particularly in the dry season.
Location: Selinda Reserve, Botswana
Set on the banks of the Kunene River, which runs a winding ribbon of green through the contrasting desert, our clients consistently rate Serra Cafema as one of the best camps in Africa.
Location: Kunene River, Namibia
Tucked away deep within the Kafue National Park, the luxury Shumba Camp offers great lion and wild dog viewing and perhaps one of the best hot-air balloon experiences in Africa!
Location: Kafue, Zambia
A first class, contemporary lodge in the game rich Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve offering the highest levels of comfort, service and "Big 5" game viewing. One of the very best.
Location: Sabi Sands, South Africa
Overlooking a natural water-hole that attracts all manner of wildlife, Singita Faru Faru is a luxury contemporary lodge located on a vast private reserve on the edge of the Serengeti National Park.
Location: Grumeti Reserve, Tanzania
Singita Kwitonda Lodge offers luxury in Rwanda’s volcanic landscape, blending local craftsmanship with sustainability. It features elegant suites, a private villa, and inviting communal spaces.
Location: Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park
Singita Lebombo is a wonderful example of cutting edge design, with a private villa and a string of luxury suites perched above the N'Wanetsi River on a private reserve within South Africa's Kruger National Park.
Location: Kruger, South Africa
The breathtaking Singita Pamushana Lodge is an architectural masterpiece and is located on a vast 130,000 acre private concession overlooking the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve.
Location: Malilangwe, Zimbabwe
A magnificent 1920's style explorer's camp, perfectly located in a private reserve where guests can enjoy the very best of the Serengeti. A great camp for families with older children with a wide range of activities.
Location: Grumeti Reserve, Tanzania
Singita's flagship lodge is located in Tanzania's vast private Grumeti Reserve, with endless views across the Serengeti, refined luxury and an abundance of wildlife.
Location: Grumeti Reserve, Tanzania
Self-contained luxury meets the spectacular African savanna at Singita's Opulent Serengeti House. The exclusive use house is perfect for small groups of friends and families.
Location: Grumeti Reserve, Tanzania
A wonderful camp, overlooking the savanna in the heart of Hwange National Park, Somalisa offers a very high level of accommodation, service and some of the best guiding in Zimbabwe.
Location: Hwange, Zimbabwe
In the heart of the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge combines luxury with adventure and remoteness in the oldest desert on the planet.
Location: Sossusvlei, Namibia
Tarangire Treetops unique "tree house" suites have been carefully built around ancient Baobab trees to give guests the most wonderful sunrise views over the African savanna.
Location: Tarangire, Tanzania
The Motse features nine private garden suites made of local stone and thatch, set amid indigenous trees. The main lodge offers dining, a wine cellar, spa, gym, and more. Guests staying two or more nights enjoy a gourmet meal at Restaurant Klein JAN.
Location: Tswalu, South Africa
The Retreat in Kigali is a luxury boutique hotel renowned for its eco-friendly design, world-class hospitality, and curated cultural experiences. It offers a tranquil yet vibrant stay just minutes from the city centre.
Location: Kigali, Rwanda, Rwanda
Perfectly located on the banks of the Zambezi River, just a stone's throw from the mighty Victoria Falls, sits the five star Royal Livingstone with magnificent views towards the Falls.
Location: Livingstone, Zambia
The Silo is a five-star hotel above Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, blending art and luxury. Housed in a historic grain silo, it offers 28 unique rooms, a rooftop pool, spa, and dining at The Granary Café.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
A wonderful lodge, located within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, this is a must for those looking for luxury within striking distance of the Falls.
Location: Livingstone, Zambia
Set in a beautiful location overlooking the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tortilis lies on the edge of Amboseli National Park.
Location: Amboseli, Kenya
The Victoria and Alfred Hotel is one of Cape Town's finest and sits in a superb location in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, with uninterrupted views of South Africa's iconic Table Mountain.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
A timeless classic that has stood for over 100 years and entertained royalty and heads of state. The Edwardian-style Victoria Falls Hotel is located on the Zimbabwean side of the famous Victoria Falls.
Location: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls River Lodge in Zambezi National Park offers luxury villas, tented suites with plunge pools, and Island Treehouse Suites. Perfect for exploring Victoria Falls, it blends safari adventures with premium amenities.
Location: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Exceptional wildlife sightings are consistently enjoyed at Vumbura Plains and its location is perfect for both land and water-based activities.
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Wilderness Jao in the Okavango Delta offers luxury accommodations, game drives, boat safaris, and wildlife viewing, including lions and elephants, all with a focus on conservation.
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Wilderness Magashi offers a luxury safari in Akagera National Park, with stunning lake views, diverse wildlife, game drives, and boat safaris.
Location: Akagera National Park, Rwanda
An exclusive luxury tented camp in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta where guests can immerse themselves and enjoy a range of water-based activities as well as game drives in open 4x4 vehicles.
Location: Moremi, Botswana
One of the most charming properties in the Okavango Delta, Xugana Island Lodge is located on a private concession and offers a range of activities, including helicopter flights over the Delta.
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
A truly spectacular and ultra-luxurious camp, Zarafa is Botswana's only Relais & Chateaux property and is superbly located for wildlife viewing.
Location: Selinda Reserve, Botswana