{"id":59849,"date":"2026-06-05T02:35:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/africas-hottest-new-safari-lodges-are-redefining-luxury-travel-in-the-wild\/05\/06\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T02:35:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:35:07","slug":"africas-hottest-new-safari-lodges-are-redefining-luxury-travel-in-the-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/africas-hottest-new-safari-lodges-are-redefining-luxury-travel-in-the-wild\/05\/06\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa\u2019s hottest new safari lodges are redefining luxury travel in the wild"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Safari lodges are no longer just about game drives and canvas tents. Across Africa, a new wave of luxury openings is turning the safari experience into something far more design-led, immersive and experience-focused.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">From remote tented camps in <a data-ylk=\"slk:Zambia;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Zambia&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/news\/africa\/zambia\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Zambia<\/a> to mountain retreats in <a data-ylk=\"slk:South Africa;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;South Africa&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2026\/05\/13\/grand-voyager-exploring-cape-town\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">South Africa<\/a> and stylish new lodges in Tanzania, these openings are putting as much emphasis on the setting, food and atmosphere as the wildlife itself, giving travellers a more relaxed, immersive way to experience some of the continent&#8217;s most spectacular landscapes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">These are some of the most exciting new openings to know now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;expand&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;image-lightbox&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;lightbox-open&quot;}\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] mt-1 line-clamp-2 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"wdgt-image_capText\">            Mantis Hiddn        <\/span><span class=\"wdgt-image_credit\">             &#8211;                                 Mantis Collection        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\">Mantis Hiddn, South Africa<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Opened in March, Accor&#8217;s new venture has been hailed as one of the most luxurious safari properties in all of Africa.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center justify-center\" id=\"_R_4eqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_4eqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_4eqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-body hidden dark:bg-ramones md:block\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex hidden w-full items-center justify-center\" id=\"_R_8eqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_8eqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n        #_R_8eqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:Mantis Hiddn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Mantis Hiddn&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mantiscollection.com\/hotel\/mantis-hiddn-in-addo\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mantis Hiddn<\/a>, set within an 800-hectare private reserve inside Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa, is billed as an &#8220;off-grid&#8221; mountain-top retreat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Featuring 12 suites and two private villas, accommodation at the Eastern Cape spot is nothing if not opulent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Some suites feature South African-made outdoor hot tubs heated by wood, while the four-bedroom Mountain Villas have infinity pools, decks and private butler service.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The retreat is eco-friendly, too. Powered by solar energy and supported by water harvesting and recycling systems, it was built using eco-friendly, locally-sourced materials designed to minimise environmental impact.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_4oqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_4oqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_4oqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Meals revolve around seasonal local produce, and experiences include guided open-air safaris, stargazing sessions and nature walks, as well as a helicopter marine photography tour along the Eastern Cape coastline.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\">Auberge Safari, Tanzania<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Luxury hotel brand Auberge Collection is making its Africa debut with <a data-ylk=\"slk:Auberge Safari;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Auberge Safari&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/auberge.com\/safari\/?gad%5Fsource=1&amp;gad%5Fcampaignid=23811193802&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADnID7OkLqPVCM31AlccvtIugvQOR&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwz9%5FQBhD%5FARIsADnSCfAV-7Tu6eaYHxcc9dG7ijABB97GwMVE5zb1xqIRoTJlmpJ7FdnJNnMaAolfEALw%5FwcB\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Auberge Safari<\/a>, a new collection of nine lodges and camps spread across some of Tanzania&#8217;s most spectacular wildlife regions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The portfolio brings together two well-known safari operators, Legendary Expeditions and Chem Chem Safari, under the Auberge umbrella, giving guests the chance to move between high-end camps across the Serengeti, Lake Manyara and the Greater Mwiba Protected Wildlife Area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Among the standout properties is Mwiba Lodge, perched on a granite outcrop within a private reserve, where guests stay in luxurious tented suites with private decks overlooking the wilderness. Experiences include game drives, bush dinners and visits with the Datoga tribe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_54qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_54qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_54qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Elsewhere, Mwiba Plains places guests close to the Great Migration&#8217;s calving grounds, while Mila and Nyasi, both in the Serengeti, offer classic safari experiences with lion sightings, river crossings and stargazing dinners out on the plains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">At Chem Chem Lodge, the focus is on &#8220;Slow <a data-ylk=\"slk:Safari;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Safari&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/tag\/safari\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Safari<\/a>&#8220;, encouraging guests to connect with nature through unhurried wildlife encounters and peaceful stays in elegant tented suites surrounded by palm-dotted landscapes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The collection also includes Little Chem Chem and Forest Chem Chem, both designed to feel deeply remote and immersed in nature, with opportunities to spot elephants, buffalo, tree-climbing lions and even leopards.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\">Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, Zambia<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Set inside Kafue National Park, one of the largest protected areas in Africa, <a data-ylk=\"slk:Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anantara.com\/en\/tented-camp-kafue-river\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp<\/a> is ultra luxurious, with guests arriving by helicopter on a private landing strip.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp is among the best new safari lodge openings this year\" width=\"808\" height=\"539\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"fig-image-round\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/6a8208b85655814fface0d23bcf422bb04e82c5bc7d6854a9eab7855ff0aaa1d\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w808_h539;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Feuronews_us_news_articles_566%2Fd59218afa4b09a525feccdd49a4c3968\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;expand&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;image-lightbox&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;lightbox-open&quot;}\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] mt-1 line-clamp-2 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"wdgt-image_capText\">            Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp is among the best new safari lodge openings this year        <\/span><span class=\"wdgt-image_credit\">             &#8211;                                 Anantara        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Above the banks of the Kafue River in Zambia, you&#8217;ll find a small group of deluxe tents, elevated above the ground, including a spectacular 600-square-metre presidential villa.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_5kqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_5kqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_5kqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Each tent has a private plunge pool, views across the stunning landscape and a dedicated boat complete with its own skipper.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">There&#8217;s a real focus on wellness here, with an on-site spa which offers rituals drawing on the local surroundings to provide ultimate relaxation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Food is a huge aspect of the experience, too. Local ingredients are used in Anatara&#8217;s meal offerings, which are served up in multiple locations throughout the resort, from dinners in the bush to riverbank picnics, and eats served in the traditional boma.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\">Ubuyu, Tanzania<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Opening in Tanzania&#8217;s Ruaha National Park, <a data-ylk=\"slk:Ubuyu;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Ubuyu&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.banyantree.com\/escape\/tanzania\/ubuyu-a-banyan-tree-escape\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ubuyu<\/a> marks Banyan Tree&#8217;s first safari-focused &#8220;Escape&#8221; property in Africa.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_60qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_60qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_60qnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Set within one of the country&#8217;s quieter and more remote safari regions, the lodge promises a slower, more design-led take on the traditional safari experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Ruaha is known for its huge baobab trees, dramatic landscapes and impressive wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards and endangered African wild dogs \u2013 yet it remains far less visited than Tanzania&#8217;s more famous northern parks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The property itself has been designed to blend into the landscape, with villas inspired by local building styles and natural materials. Expect open layouts, river views and a softer, more contemporary aesthetic than many classic safari lodges, with an emphasis on calm spaces and indoor-outdoor living.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Alongside private game drives and wildlife experiences, Ubuyu will place a strong focus on wellness and slow travel, encouraging guests to spend as much time unwinding in the landscape as searching for animals.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\">Singita Elela, Botswana<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Luxury safari brand Singita is heading to Botswana for the first time with the launch of <a data-ylk=\"slk:Singita Elela;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Singita Elela&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/singita.com\/lodge\/singita-elela\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Singita Elela<\/a>, opening in the Okavango Delta in December 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_6eqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_6eqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_6eqnclckluaiv5tmlbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The lodge will give guests exclusive access to one of Africa&#8217;s most wildlife-rich and biodiverse regions, known for its waterways, floodplains and extraordinary animal sightings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The property will feature a small number of elevated suites designed to blend into the surrounding landscape, with a strong focus on privacy as well as immersive safari experiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Singita Elela will place an emphasis on low-impact tourism and conservation-led travel, and the experience is expected to lean heavily into exclusivity and remoteness, offering travellers a quieter, more intimate way to explore one of Africa&#8217;s most iconic safari destinations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.yahoo.com\/guides\/articles\/africa-hottest-safari-lodges-redefining-050057303.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safari lodges are no longer just about game drives and canvas tents. 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