Showing posts with label camps and lodges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label camps and lodges. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Featured Lodge: Chobe Chilwero

Occasionally we like to feature our favorite camps and lodges throughout Africa. Botswana is one of Africa Easy's favorite places to really get out into the bush and explore Africa in a variety of ways - mokoro, walking, boating, game drives and more. One of the best spots for boating in Botswana is the Chobe River and there's arguably no more luxurious place to stay than at the Chobe Chilwero Lodge.


Chobe Chilwero borders the Chobe National Park, which is home to the world's largest population of elephant and one of the most beautiful rivers in Southern Africa. The luxurious lodge has 15 suites housed in individual cottages and boasts the best spa on the Botswana safari circuit.


Africa Easy's Best of Botswana Tour features two nights at Chobe Chilwero where we enjoy traditional game drives and boat rides along the Chobe River at sunset. Game viewing is exceptional along the river in the late afternoon as buffalo, elephant and other animals come to the river's edge to play and drink. 

Each of the guest cottages features warm colors, beautiful African tiles, wide private verandahs and, our favorite thing, amazing bathrooms with huge soaking tubs and outdoor showers!


The spa is one of the most beautiful and well-outfitted (with Africology!) centers that we've seen in Africa and beyond. The lodge offers early morning snacks and buffet and hot breakfast in the dining room, afternoon tea on the lawn before game activities, and incredible dinners on the candle-lit verandah...the service at Chilwero is superb!


Chobe Chilwero is certainly one of Africa Easy's favorite spots in Botswana! Contact us to learn more about Chobe Chilwero and how to include it in your custom Africa Safari

Monday, April 18, 2011

Lodge Feature: Xugana Island Lodge

Xugana Island Lodge, located in the Okavango Delta of Botswana, is one of Africa Easy's favorite spots and has recently been rebuilt and completely updated. The lodge is situated on the shaded fringe of the island, and accommodates just 16 guests in reed and thatch lagoon-facing en-suite chalets with private viewing decks. As a water camp, the traveler's experience requires additional love and attention from the staff. There is a very special team of Batswana working at Xugana – who love their newly rebuilt camp – and are excited to welcome and extend their hospitality to each and every guest.



The rooms and the main structures have all been completely re-thatched and there is a new coat of paint and new Letaka walls where needed. Each room has been fitted with new sliding doors. The décor is fresh and features a “retro –Africa” feel and fits perfectly into Xugana. The greatest feature is the brand new and most expansive decking, both in front of the lodge as well as at each room.  The open-sided thatched lounge, bar and dining areas are set back under the ebony and African Mangosteen tree canopy. The swimming pool, located within the mature gardens in the centre of the island, is a perfect place to relax.  


At Xugana Island Lodge, travelers can either explore the delta by motorboat, mokoro, or take leisurely walks on surrounding islands in the concession. This provides the opportunity to experience a classic Okavango Delta safari. Birdwatching opportunities are outstanding, and fishing for bream and tigerfish is offered.


Our Best of Botswana Tour features the newly updated Xugana Island Lodge - come explore this Delta favorite with Africa Easy!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Africa Easy's South Africa Favorites

At Africa Easy we try to visit all of the properties we work with as often as we can. While the options are truly endless, we do have a shortlist of our favorite spots based on exceptional game viewing, unique accommodations and attentive service. 


The following are great accommodation locations to explore the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park area and the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal.



ELEPHANT LAKE HOTEL, ST LUCIA - a mid range Hotel
www.elephantlakehotel.co.za







HLUHLUWE RIVER LODGE - a high end Lodge
www.hluhluwe.co.za

PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE - a high end Lodge
www.andbeyond.com

Within the Greater Sabi Sand/Kruger National Park Area, home to arguably the world's most dense game viewing and prime leopard viewing, a few of our favorites include: 


LION SANDS RIVER LODGE & PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SAND (Luxury Lodge)
www.lionsands.co.za

LONDOLOZI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SAND (Luxury Lodge)
http://www.londolozi.com

SINGITA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SAND (Luxury Lodge)
http://www.singita.com

SABI SABI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SAND (Luxury Lodge, Tented Camp)
http://www.sabisabi.com

MALA MALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SAND (Luxury Lodge)
http://www.malamala.com

INYATI GAME RESERVE,SABI SAND
www.inyati.co.za

The Timbavati is a great game reserve to pair with Sabi Sand. The cat viewings are not as high in this area, but other game is rich and the landscape and topography vary from Sabi Sand. 

MOTSWARI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE (High End)
http://www.motswari.co.za
TANDA TULA SAFARI CAMP (High End)
Http://www.tandatula.co.za
AKERU LODGE (Mid Range)
www.akeru.co.za
UMLANI BUSH CAMP (Mid Range)
www.umlani.co.za

The malaria-free area of Madikwe is great for families or for travelers looking for something unique. Madikwe has recently become well-known for their excellent wild dog sightings!

IMPODIMO LODGE
www.impodimo.co.za
JACI'S SAFARI LODGE & TREE LODGE (High End)
www.madikwe.co.za

Images courtesy of Hluhluwe River Lodge, Lion Sands Game Reserve and Jaci's Safari Lodge.