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Are you looking to experience a safari packed with the raw wildness of nature and pure luxury? Well, the Big 5 and exclusive accommodation are waiting for you. Here are three ultra-luxe safari destinations in Africa.
The Manta Resort, Pemba Island, Tanzania
The archipelago of Zanzibar is located in a region of Tanzania in East Africa. It consists of numerous small islands and two large islands named Unguja and Pemba Island. The latter is home to the Manta Resort that boasts a triple-level floating utopia known as the underwater room, located 250 meters off-shore.
The bedroom is on the bottom level, which lies underwater; you’re literally surrounded in an underwater world that has 360-degree views of shoals of fish. At night, the room’s spotlights attract other marine life such as octopus. It’s a must-have experience for those who want to leave the fast-paced world behind and live in the moment.
The resort also offers an amazing safari opportunity in East Africa. Be prepared to see some of the most beautiful animals on the face of the earth.
Pondoro Game Lodge, South Africa
Pondoro Game Lodge provides the quintessential lavish safari experience. It’s located in a pristine private conservation in the Balue Nature Reserve.
It’s renowned as one of the most opulent game lodges in South Africa, offering a choice of five suites and two chalets that each promise supreme comfort. You also have the pleasure of feasting on delicious, local cuisine as well as the opportunity to unwind in their world-class spa.
The lodge also offers exclusive game drives operated by experienced trackers who know precisely where to find many wild and wonderful animals, including the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo.)You’ll never experience anything quite like Pondoro anywhere else in South Africa.
Olarro, Maasai Mara, Kenya
Olarro is a place where the untamed wilderness meets pure extravagance. The 20,000-acre ‘world’ boasts two exquisite opulent lodges: Olarro Plains and Olarro Lodge.
The lodge is a hidden gem, high up in the hills. It’s your ideal getaway from the rest of the world. You’ll only find tranquility and seclusion here.
Olarro Plains is located further south, bordering Tanzania. Here, the open, airy retreat is complemented by sprawling vistas. The property overlooks a waterhole where numerous animals congregate – it’s a sight to behold.
After each day of sight-seeing; sit back and relax with a drink on verandas that overlook the majestic savanna. Enjoy the delectable signature dishes at dinner and wake up to a tasty gourmet breakfast.
The area is known for the spectacle known as the Wildebeest Migration. It begins in the Serengeti and descends into the Mara between July and August every year. Make sure that you don’t miss out on this natural phenomenon.Olarro is situated in the wildebeests’ migratory path – you have a front-row seat to the unrivaled action and drama.
Whichever luxury safari destination takes your fancy, get ready for a combination of deluxe bliss and heart-pumping adventure in Africa.
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