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The 10 Best Safari Outfitters in 2022

When checking off a major bucket list trip like a safari, customization and convenience are top of mind for Travel + Leisure readers.

Note: If you’re looking for our most recent recommendations, check out the 2023 list of our favorite Safari Outfitters.

Spotting the Big Five is the goal for many safari-goers. But chances of actually getting a glimpse of the elephants, leopards, lions, rhinoceroses, and African buffalos depend greatly on the company guiding the trip — especially its attention to the tiniest of details and its expertise on how to responsibly and carefully navigate on the African fauna's home turf. The best safari outfitters accomplish this with aplomb.

Every year for our World's Best Awards survey , Travel + Leisure asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated tour operators and safari outfitters based on their staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, accommodations, food, and overall value.

This year, three new safari outfitters entered the top 10 that weren't on last year's list. Deeper Africa (No. 5) is known for going beyond the obvious (a trip to Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo with more than 1,000 mountain gorillas, perhaps?), while Africa Adventure Company (No. 7) is operated by the author of a guidebook on the continent's wildlife who has more than three decades of experience, and Go2Africa (No. 9) is run by people born and raised in Africa . Customization options and personalized service were key for travelers. The "passionate" teams at Extraordinary Journeys (No. 2) took the time to understand what guests were hoping to get out of their safari experience and curate itineraries that were nothing short of "magical." One also called out the thoughtful conveniences — like car services and dayrooms in Nairobi — saying they added an elevated level of comfort that wasn't anticipated but "was a godsend."

The challenges of traveling during a global pandemic were also assuaged by the top companies, which, a reader, said addressed "every single one of [their] concerns and questions…before it came to mind," especially in a destination that can feel "complicated." One traveler complimented Extraordinary Journeys for making all the "intimidating" and "ever-changing rules" so "seamless."

Find the full list of this year's best tour operators, as voted by T+L readers, below.

1. Travel Beyond

After coming in fifth last year, this company — which runs tours in Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zanzibar, among others — rises to the top spot. In operation since 1975, Travel Beyond consistently impressed readers with its emphasis on putting travelers' needs first, by paying "close attention to all the details," and by working "very hard to get to know their clients' travel styles and interest." Its custom itineraries put responsible wildlife viewing and touring the area's unique scenery first, but also added in experiences like wine tastings and visits to historic landmarks to create "the most incredible adventures." A female solo traveler said they've planned "several once-in-a-lifetime trips" for her.

Score: 99.64

More information: travelbeyond.com

2. Extraordinary Journeys

Score: 99.29

More information: extraordinaryjourneys.com

3. Alluring Africa

Score: 99.19

More information: alluringafrica.com

4. Micato Safaris

WBA Hall of Fame honoree.

Score: 99.03

More information: micato.com

5. Deeper Africa

Score: 98.53

More information: deeperafrica.com

6. Wilderness Safaris

Score: 97.50

More information: wilderness-safaris.com

7. (tie) Africa Adventure Company

Score: 96.67

More information: africa-adventure.com

7. (tie) Thomson Safaris

More information: thomsonsafaris.com

9. Go2Africa

Score: 96.01

More information: go2africa.com

10. andBeyond

Score: 95.62

More information: andbeyond.com

The best new African safari camps

By Condé Nast Traveller

An African safari is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that every traveller should have. To be among some of the world's most captivating wildlife and untouched landscapes on the planet, just a few feet away from leopards lounging on trees or gazelles gallivanting across the Lower Zambezi, is a feeling far unmatched by a cityscape. And with a host of new African safari camps, there isn't a better time to venture into the wilderness than now…

Wilderness Usawa Serengeti

Given its presence across Africa , safari brand Wilderness has taken its time to arrive in the Serengeti, but last summer it made its move, partnering with local walking-safari pioneer and TV regular Jean Du Plessis. Solar-powered mobile camp Usawa is designed to leave no trace. It was joined late last year by a second camp and, in July, will become part of a trio, all three easy to disassemble and use at any of the nine walking zones scattered across 9,173 square kilometres of park. The concept? Seamless private on-foot access to the Great Migration, Africa’s 1,900-kilometre odyssey of life, death and rebirth. Days at Usawa are a timeless tapestry of wild species amid endless vistas – from lions, giraffes, elephants and hippos to the mega-herds of wildebeests, zebras and elands; and the crocodiles and hyenas who lie in wait. Du Plessis’s knowledge of the terrain curates a Serengeti seemingly devoid of other humans. The six tents were designed by glamping pioneer Luxury Frontiers (Camp Sarika by Amangiri, Nayara Tented Camp) and cater for 12 around a central tent where campfire dining unfurls below sprawling, star-strewn skies. From the tents to the acacia-thorn light fittings, handblown glassware and ebony furniture, everything has been commissioned locally. While the animal kingdom runs through the barks and shrieks of its nightly playlist, guests enjoy a prime selection of mainly South African wines paired with international and regional treats, including the moreish Zanzibari urojo, a coconut- and dhal-rich spiced stew. Andrew Harris

Website: wildernessdestinations.com Price: from about $960 per person

North Island Okavango

If the name sounds familiar, that’s intentional. Similar to its Seychellois namesake, this retreat occupies its own island, is surrounded by wildlife and has all the starry qualities set to make it a dazzling success. Some of the team who worked on the lauded Indian Ocean launch more than two decades ago have since founded Natural Selection, the management company overseeing this, Botswana’s sexiest new lodge. Set in a community-owned concession on the edge of the Okavango Delta’s panhandle shared with only one other camp, North Island enjoys a degree of exclusivity – although game drives often meander into the neighbouring concession, where Natural Selection also manages Duke’s and Duke’s East. Wild dogs are among the top animal draws here, with several known active dens attracting the likes of BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit, which filmed a sequence for Planet Earth III in the delta area. Spearheading a new trend for micro-camps, the lodge has three suites (with a fourth to follow in March) that horseshoe around a lagoon, fanning from an open-front dining area and marble-topped help-yourself bar – an ideal gathering spot for multigenerational buyouts. Especially glorious at dusk, a decking area snakes into the lagoon, negating the need to head anywhere else for a sundowner, and there’s a well-equipped outdoor gym and hot tub. Shaded by ebony and jackalberry trees, the villas sit on elevated wooden platforms tickled by reeds, with plunge pools, outdoor showers and wraparound verandas perfect for watching elephants munch on fallen fruit. Sarah Marshall

True Travel offers three nights at North Island Okavango from $9,850 per person all-inclusive, with regional flights and transfers.

Onduli Ridge

If the Flintstones were transported to Namibia, this is where they’d live: among the giant boulders of Damaraland in one of the least populated areas of the second-least populated country on earth. The landscape – part dry desert grasslands, part Mars-like miles of stone – is spectacular: scattered with rocks of all morphologies and colours, from black basalt to shards of glittering granite, and dotted with huge boulders and stunted, hardy trees. Ultimate Safaris’ Onduli Ridge sits on a neck between two inselbergs, with views from the rooms at dawn and dusk over wide, flat plains and, in the distance, the purply peaks of the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain range. Every room is spacious and set high up on a deck among the rocks. In some, the showerhead juts from a hunk of granite; in all, bathrooms are partly open to the hills and sky, and the bed can be wheeled onto the deck for stargazing. Ultimate Safaris is renowned for upskilling local workforces, and the cooks, trained from the community, turn out inventive and fresh food, from tapas lunches served on multilayered wooden platters to wood-fired pizzas cooked by the pool under the stars. Local attractions include the  Unesco-protected Twyfelfontein rock-art sites, the Doros Crater, created by a meteorite, a petrified forest and strange geological formations such as the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. Plus, if you’re very lucky, desert-adapted elephants and wild-roaming rhinos. Lisa Grainger

Website: ultimatesafaris.na Price: doubles from about $1,055 all-inclusive

Angama Amboseli

In a land where everything is big, the only option is to be bold. Africa’s tallest mountain and some of the continent’s last big tuskers set the scale for Angama’s new camp, close to Amboseli, one of Kenya ’s prime national parks. Here, 10 canvas-roofed suites arc around the base of Kilimanjaro, with bedside views of the semi-dormant volcano rising from a magical fever tree forest. Taking up exclusive residence in the community-owned Kimana Sanctuary, the camp is set on an ancient elephant migratory route, protecting an area increasingly under threat from agriculture. Built in partnership with NGO Big Life Foundation, which leases the land from Maasai communities, Angama’s first project outside the Mara has its biggest conservation focus to date, and the best place to get a grip on the story is the mushroom-shaped observation tower. Sink into a rocking chair with a sundowner and watch elephant herds parade across swamps while lights twinkle below Kili – a reminder of the challenges cohabiting humans and wildlife face. Every design detail of the camp pays homage to the elephants who regularly pass through: exterior walls are made from dung and concrete, curved surfaces resemble their physical form and textured table mats mimic their coarse skin. A proposed new road will make Amboseli National Park accessible within 30 minutes, although there’s enough wilderness and wonder inside the sanctuary. Along with game drives and elephant tracking on foot, this is a place to rest and relax; a safe haven for four- and two-legged guests. Sarah Marshall

Africa Travel can arrange a three-night stay at Angama Amboseli from $7,020 per person all-inclusive, with international flights and transfers.

Muzimu Lodge

For years, Gorongosa National Park offered basic rondavels and tents with the bare necessities, and a campground for the more intrepid. Those who visited the park – which has undergone a two-decade restoration – weren’t seeking private plunge pools; rather, the extraordinary nature and wildlife. Set at the southern tip of the Rift Valley, Gorongosa has a rich and varied landscape, its dense jungles and infinite savannah roamed by lions and wild dogs. But 2023 ushered in a new era of smarter hospitality with the opening of Muzimu, an intimate tented lodge connected via wooden walkways on the banks of a river bed. The property’s six canvas tents are simple and restrained, with locally made wooden headboards and desks, as well as pendant lights and lounge chairs in colourful printed fabrics. Their wooden decks overlook a thick tangle of palms and acacia trees. In the main spaces, extraordinary salads and home-baked breads created by local chef Vália Dimitri (who did a stint at The Pot Luck Club in Cape Town) are served at dining tables scattered across the deck. There’s also a giant fire pit for late-night stargazing and a tempting pool fringed with sunbeds for a post-drive dip. The traditional daily game drives seem almost mundane compared with the other excursions on offer: you’ll be up mountains; visiting local research labs and coffee plantations; on epic bike rides; and exploring deep limestone gorges and waterfalls. Mary Holland

Website: gorongosa.org Price: from about $984 per person

Fothergill Island

Lake Kariba is like an inland sea in Zimbabwe: a 1.38-million-acre man-made lake bordering Zambia, fed by the Zambezi river and surrounded by spectacular conservation areas. Two wildlife lovers took over Fothergill Island, within the remote Matusadona National Park, in 2019, and transformed it into the lake’s smartest camp, reopening it in 2021. The five one-bedroom canvas-walled suites, two two-bedroom suites and one three-bedroom private retreat are more like mini villas than rooms, most with an outdoor sala, plunge pool, ponds and pretty gardens protected by electrified elephant-proof fences. A practised team of staff serve modern multicultural cuisine, serious international wines and sundowners around a starlit boma and in upscale safari-style living and dining tents, with views over the pool and lake. The real treats, though, are the activities on land and water: game drives with sunny, well-read guides to track lions, elephants and buffaloes; bush breakfasts on sandy river beds over which gem-coloured sunbirds flit; sunset trips into river gorges teeming with hippos and giant crocodiles; and catch-and-release fishing excursions to try to snag the lake’s famously ferocious tigerfish. For the restless there’s a gym, yoga deck and running track; for children, archery, swimming and wildlife excursions with guides who ooze enthusiasm for this special wild spot. Fothergill has a landing strip for charters, and smart speedboats for whizzing to Kariba airport. Lisa Grainger

Website: fothergill.travel Price: from about $755 per person

Khwai Lediba

Striking the balance between creature comforts and adventure isn’t always easy. But African Bush Camps (ABC), helmed by Zimbabwean former guide Beks Ndlovu, has mastered the art of delivering smart, Champagne-popping safaris without compromising on the thrill of waking up in the wild. Its latest project, Khwai Lediba, in the Okavango Delta, is a prime example, bridging a gap between the company’s portfolio of high-end and expedition-style camps. Hidden in a quieter corner of Botswana’s community-owned Khwai concession – now booming with camps – it neighbours slightly more upmarket sister property Khwai Leadwood, opened by ABC in 2020. Both are a decent distance from the mobile campsites used by self-drivers and Khwai’s main airstrip, though a helicopter can provide faster transfers for an additional fee. Much closer is the Khwai River crossing into the Moremi Game Reserve, where most game drives happen, clocking up sightings of lions, leopards and wild dogs. When four-wheel fatigue sets in, walking safaris and breezy late- afternoon mokoro rides unfold in the concession. Elephants frequently pass quietly through, leaving telltale footprints on sandy paths leading to seven wooden-framed canvas tents, including one honeymoon suite and a family room, both with bathtubs. In the main sitting room, bright murals and thatch-woven lampshades foreground local artists. And shared dinners are the place for the local staff’s storytelling skills to shine. Sarah Marshall

Abercrombie & Kent offers three nights at Khwai Lediba from $5,436 per person all-inclusive, with international flights and transfers.

Loapi Tented Camp

South Africa

Loapi is the newest and smartest addition to Tswalu, South Africa’s largest privately owned reserve, in the arid Kalahari. The reserve has been a 25-year passion project for the South African Oppenheimer family, involving three high-end properties, as well as land restoration and conservation initiatives focusing on animals such as rhinos, pangolins and meerkats. Loapi is the most ambitious arrival yet: a collection of six sustainable standalone homes with private house managers, chefs, guides and trackers. Gapp Architects’ striking glass, steel and canvas houses, spaced at least 165 feet apart, are self-sufficient and can be dismantled and moved, leaving the land untouched. Inside, interiors by Cape Town’s Gregory Mellor are flecked with mohair tapestries, clay sculptures, carved wooden panels and textured umber and cream sofas. But it’s all just backdrop for the main view of golden grassy plains and rust earth that bleeds into distant mountains and a cloudless, electric-blue sky. Tswalu is not for the first-time safarigoer who wants to see the Big Five all in one day. But those searching for rare pangolins or aardvarks, black and white rhinos, wild dogs and cheetahs, may be rewarded. At night, guests eat alfresco – a private chef prepares bright butternut salads, droëwors and biltong, tapas treats or cauliflower soup next to a roaring fireplace – so as to stay in nature. It’s big and bold, and, without another soul to be seen, invites introspection. Mary Holland

Red Savannah offers six nights in South Africa from $10,185 per person all-inclusive, with four nights at Loapi Tented Camp, including international flights and transfers.

Luxury Safaris in Africa

with the Safari Pioneers (since 1994) who Live in Africa

East Africa Safari inspired by Conde Naste

There are some experiences that are simply so extraordinary that they become iconic

“Specials” Rate upon Request

What's Included

There are some experiences that are simply so extraordinary that they become iconic – places that you can’t imagine not visiting when traveling to a certain region, where coming back always feels like coming home. We are honored that, for many of you, some of our lodges and camps in East Africa have become places just like these, recognized as the best by the world’s most discerning travelers, year after year. Motivated by your feedback, we have put together your most loved East Africa safari, featuring all those perennial &Beyond favorites that regularly appear in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Traversing Kenya and Tanzania’s best known safari landscapes, this is the African adventure that our guests come back to over and over again, whether to catch the thundering herds of East Africa’s spectacular Great Migration or to enjoy the wealth of resident wildlife and the magnificent scenery throughout the remainder of the year.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ITINERARY:

• Exploring the renowned Masai Mara and Serengeti on exhilarating Big Five game drives
• Peering over the edge of the world’s largest intact caldera in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Tucking into a mouth-watering breakfast, in the company of giraffes
• Marvelling at the opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration
• Meeting the engaging Maasai people

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ADVENTURE:

• Spoil yourself with a hot air balloon safari during your stay — the experience of floating almost silently over the Mara or Serengeti should not be missed!
• Indulge in a soothing massage or sit down to a scrumptious picnic next to the Mara River
• End your safari adventure with a few days relaxing on &Beyond Mnemba island

SPECIALLY CREATED FOR:

• Keen safari-goers
• Avid photographers
• First time Africa travellers
• Wildlife enthusiasts

Day 1 On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be assisted through immigration by one of our representatives who will assist with luggage collection and assist you through customs. Thereafter you will be handed over to our &Beyond team, who will drive you into vibrant Nairobi. With its stately façade, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces and delightful courtyards, Giraffe Manor makes you feel like you are walking into the film Out of Africa.

Spend your 1 night stay at Giraffe Manor in a Standard Room with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes all meals, house wines, house soft drinks, house beers, house spirits, laundry, wi-fi, entrance to the AFEW Giraffe Centre, transportation around the Karen Langata area (within the check-in and check-out times) and return airport transfers.

Recommended activities (at additional cost):

• Karen Blixen and Nairobi National Museum
• Adopt an Elephant

Giraffe Manor Giraffe Manor is an elegant, personally hosted, small and exclusive hotel, famous for its resident herd of giraffe. Giraffe Manor offers a rich blend of welcoming accommodation, highly trained and friendly staff. It is the only place in the world where you can enjoy the breathtaking experience of feeding and photographing a giraffe over the breakfast table or at the front door.

Day 2 – 3 After an early breakfast, you will be driven to Wilson Airport, where you will board a flight to Kichwa Airstrip. On arrival, you will be welcomed by a member of the team from &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, who will drive you to the camp.

Delight in your 2 night stay at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp in a superior view tent with ensuite bathroom with shower only. Your stay includes accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirit and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, two scheduled game drives per day, return Kichwa Tembo airstrip transfers and emergency medical evacuation insurance.

Park fees are included.

Included activities:

• Game drives
• Guided Walks
• Sundowner Cocktails
• Morning Balloon Safari
• Maasai Village Visit
• Night Game Drives
• Bush Breakfast
• Bush Dinner
• Maasai Dance
• Explore the Mara on Horseback

andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Steeped in the aura of classical safari, andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp boasts 12 classic tents and 28 superior tents. Set into the dense vegetation that surrounds the Sabaringo River, the classic tents reflect the spirit of explorers of old. Comfortable interiors offer a traditional tented safari experience while secluded private verandas offer a shady spot to while the afternoon away. The generously sized swimming pool is set among the trees and surrounded by lush lawns and spectacular views. Opening up onto incredible Masai Mara views, the guest areas feature cosy split-level spaces decorates in a palette of stone and taupe. Celebrating the romance and nostalgia of the Mara, a double-storey bar and lounge area feature oversized windows with spectacular panoramas. The split-level dining area has been designed around an interactive kitchen and vegetable garden, making food an integral part of the safari experience.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND KICHWA TEMBO TENTED CAMP

• All vegetables and herbs are plucked straight from the lodge’s organic vegetable garden, which is part of the interactive kitchen.
• After an exhilarating day of game viewing, ask your hosts to serve your dinner on the lawns and unwind under a star-strewn sky.
• Join a Maasai warrior under a tree and listen to his mesmerising stories of the local culture.

Day 4 – 5 Depart the Masai Mara on a flight to Migori Airstrip, where you be welcomed and driven to Tarime, where you will cross the border into Tanzania to board another flight to the Serengeti National Park.

Situated in the Western Serengeti, the Grumeti area offers an unmatched wildlife experience. Lying right in the path of the Great Migration and its dramatic river crossings, it is also home to exceptional resident game year round.

Expect adventure during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp in a Flamboyant Tent with ensuite bathroom with open air shower. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities, refreshments on game drives and laundry.

• Hot Air Ballooning
• Lake Victoria Full Day Trip

andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp Inspired by Tanzania’s annual Great Migration, andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is situated near one of the most famous fording points used by the wildebeest as the cross the Grumeti River in an area that is home to exceptional year-round resident wildlife. Rustic yet sophisticated, the intimate tents combine hues of natural grey with accents of natural stone and bone. All ten of the tented suites look out onto the Grumeti River and its resident pods of hippo, while sliding doors open out onto shaded private decks. Stone shower towers are open to the sun and stars. Two of the tents have been designed to cater for families travelling together and share and an enclosed entrance lobby that can allows easy access between the tents while maintaining complete privacy. A dramatic boma is the setting for open-air dinners with delicious food prepared in traditional stone ovens. A rim-flow swimming pool looks out onto the banks of the river.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND GRUMETI SERENGETI TENTED CAMP

• Be sure to try one of the camp’s famously delicious pizzas at lunch time – as a guest once said, “The pizzas at Grumeti rival those I get at home in Naples!”
• Enjoy a leisurely lunch on the pool deck overlooking four different pods of resident hippo grunting and splashing about. This is some of the best hippo viewing in Tanzania!
• Sip a refreshing sundowner on Masira Hill. This beautiful spot overlooks two different plains of the vast Serengeti, and, on a clear day, you can even see Lake Victoria in the distance.

Day 6 – 7 Enjoy an early morning breakfast before being driven to the Grumeti Airstrip, where you will board a flight to Lobo Airstrip. Upon landing, you will be collected for a scenic game drive to &Beyond Klein’s Camp.

Explore and discover during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Kleins Camp in an intimate Cottage with ensuite bathroom with shower only. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities, refreshments on game drives and laundry.

• Night game drive
• Visit to Cultural Authentic Maasai Boma

andBeyond Klein’s Camp Perched on the edge of the Kuka Hills, andBeyond Klein’s Camp features intimate safari accommodation – just ten cottages of local stone and makuti, with rich wooden floors and classic interiors. Each cottage has an ensuite bathroom and private veranda with breathtaking views over the surrounding valley. A diversity of resident wildlife, including huge elephant herds, can be viewed from everywhere in camp – even the kitchen boasts unforgettable views. The camp has a large, beautifully furnished bar and sitting area, a sparkling swimming pool, and a Safari Shop featuring locally-made Maasai crafts. Fresh vegetables picked from the Camp’s shamba (an organic African garden) create wholesome Pan African dishes. Dinners are served in the main dining area, which is graced by a large open fireplace, or enjoyed in a spectacular clearing deep in the heart of the African bush.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND KLEIN’S CAMP

• Ask your guide to take you on a walk behind the Camp, up the escarpment. At one point along the way, you can see the Masai Mara to the north, the Serengeti to the west, and the &Beyond Klein’s Camp wilderness concession to the south.
• Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the camp’s shamba (vegetable garden), where lettuce, spinach, peppers, cucumbers, avocadoes, lemons, and a selection of herbs all grow. You can literally ‘pick’ your own salad and the chef will prepare you the most mouth-wateringly fresh lunch.

Day 8 – 9 Enjoy an early morning game drive and a wholesome breakfast before being driven back to the airstrip for a flight to &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas.

Thrill in the excitement of safari during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas in a Bedouin style tent with ensuite bathroom with outside bucket shower. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and laundry.

• Game Drives
• Hot Air Ballooning (Only when in Seronera / Serengeti South Grumeti regions)
• Lake Victoria Full Day Trip (Only available in Grumeti region)
• Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands Tour (Only available in the Ndutu region)

andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas reaches far beyond the bounds of the traditional Tanzanian safari – the sumptuously luxurious tented, seasonal camps move around the Serengeti year round, bringing guests within range of the Great Migration. When the Migration crosses over into Kenya, the camps remain in the remote, beautiful corners of the Serengeti, renowned for excellent resident game. The two intimate camps feature just eight ensuite safari tents each, carefully positioned in exclusive semi-permanent campsites in the Serengeti National Park. Booked on a nightly basis, each luxury ensuite mobile tent boasts a comfortable double bed, ensuite bathroom, separate w.c. and bucket shower – this is the ultimate in luxury camping. The guest areas comprise comfortable tents for dining, meeting for a pre-dinner drink, or just for whiling the time away between safaris – complete with private butler service, delicious home-baked meals, and traditional bush dinners served under the stars.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND SERENGETI UNDER CANVAS

• Have a private dinner in your tent — the peace of the Serengeti can’t be beaten!
• Ask your ranger to tell you a local story around the camp fire — he’ll have you spellbound.

Day 10 – 11 Enjoy an early morning game drive, followed by a delicious breakfast, before being driven back to the airstrip for a flight to Manyara Airstrip. On arrival, you will be welcomed by a member of the &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge team, who will drive you to the lodge.

Indulge and explore at andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge during your 2 night stay in a Suite with ensuite bathroom with bath and shower. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities, refreshments on game drives and laundry.

• Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands Tour
• African Drummers
• Empakai Crater Hike
• Lake Eyasi Walk
• Crater View Walk
• Hadzabe Bushmen Experience
• Private Sundowners on the Rim
• Rose Petal Dinner
• Private Dinner in the Wine Store

andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Perched on the edge of the Crater rim, andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge’s sumptuous safari suites present breath-taking views. Inspired in design by the Maasai mud and stick manyatta (homestead), this is without doubt one of the most architecturally spectacular safari lodges in Africa. Three separate and intimate camps are reminiscent of a bygone era totalling just 30 suites in all. Steeped in romance, each stilted, handcrafted mud and thatch suite is adorned with graceful antiques and grand chandeliers. The bedroom, sitting room and ensuite bathroom boast floor-to-ceiling glass windows, overlooking the magnificent Crater below. Ensuite bathrooms, with a centerpiece of red roses, feature huge showers and chandelier-lit bathtubs. Personal butlers discreetly tend to guests’ every need, bringing tea in bed, stoking fireplaces and drawing luxurious baths. Described as “Maasai meets Versailles”, each camp has its own guest sitting and dining areas and viewing decks. The domed dining room, with its grand fireplace, turns every meal into a special occasion.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE

• Spend an afternoon learning how to create beautiful Maasai beadwork with Papai, one of our Maasai Mamas.
• Witness the resident zebra drinking from the water tap outside of the Safari Shop – they have taught themselves to open the tap themselves!
• You absolutely have to try the Lodge’s famous fudge (our chefs will share the recipe if you like!)

Day 12 Today, we wave a fond farewell. After breakfast, you will be collected for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will board your flight home.

What’s included:

• VIP Meet and Greet service at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
• Accommodation
• All scheduled road transfers: Jomo Kenyatta International / Giraffe Manor / Wilson Airport Kichwa Airstrip / &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp / Kichwa Airstrip Migori / Tarime Manyara Airstrip / &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / Manyara Airstrip
• All scheduled flights: Wilson Airstrip / Kichwa Airstrip Kichwa Airstrip / Migori Tarime / Grumeti Airstrip Grumeti Airstrip / Lobo Airstrip Lobo Airstrip / &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas / Manyara Airstrip Manyara Airstrip / Kilimanjaro Airport
• National park fees / Conservancy fees
• Crater fees at Ngorongoro Crater
• Tanzania Tourism Development Levy
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• This package is valid until 15 December 2018
• &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is closed in April.
• Rates are per person sharing per stay.
• In high season a single supplement of 50% applies to all single rooms. During the remainder of the year, a single supplement of 25% applies to all single rooms at &Beyond lodges.
• Single supplement only refers to the single room supplement. Single traveller supplement and child Rates will be quoted on request.
• A group supplement may apply to bookings for more than 12 guests.
• &Beyond may need to pass on flight cancellation or amendment costs in the event of cancellation or change in travel dates. No credits are permitted for flights not used.
• Validity periods are as specified above – should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve the right to re-quote.
• The Fly Me Around East Africa offer is only valid for seven nights’ accommodation and costed on the Tanzania safari portion as the offer excludes &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.
• Flights between Kenya and Tanzania may be routed via Tarime and Migori in peak season and via Wilson in low demand season at &Beyond’s discretion.
• A minimum of 2 guests is required for flights between Kenya and Tanzania via Tarime and Migori in high season and a minimum of 4 guests in low season.
• The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in the countries featured in this quote.
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• &Beyond trading terms apply.
• Additional suggested activities not included in the rate.

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East Africa inspired by Conde Nast

Nairobi, masai mara, serengeti, ngorongoro crater.

Experience the ultimate East Africa safari at a selection of the region’s favourite luxury camps

• Indian Ocean Islands
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• Dar Es Salaam
• Katavi National Park
• Lake Manyara National Park
• Mahale Mountains National Park
• Mt Kilimanjaro
• Ngorongoro Crater
• Ruaha National Park
• Selous Game Reserve
• Serengeti National Park
• Tarangire National Park

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Great migration, your journey at a glance, there are some experiences that are simply so extraordinary that they become iconic – places that you can’t imagine not visiting when traveling to a certain region, where coming back always feels like coming home..

We are honored that, for many of you, some of our lodges and camps in East Africa have become places just like these, recognized as the best by the world’s most discerning travelers, year after year.

Motivated by your feedback, we have put together your most loved East Africa safari, featuring all those perennial &Beyond favorites that regularly appear in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

Traversing Kenya and Tanzania’s best known safari landscapes, this is the African adventure that our guests come back to over and over again, whether to catch the thundering herds of East Africa’s spectacular Great Migration or to enjoy the wealth of resident wildlife and the magnificent scenery throughout the remainder of the year.

1 night  Nairobi | 3 nights Masai Mara National Reserve | 5 nights Serengeti National Park | 2 nights Ngorongoro Crater

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A taste of what to expect…

Day 1: nairobi.

• On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be warmly welcomed by a member of the  &Beyond team, who will drive you to your hotel in vibrant Nairobi
• Visits to Nairobi National Museum and an informative excursion to the Karen Blixen Museum are not to be missed (both at a additional cost)
• Surrounded by vast acres of indigenous forest, the elegant Giraffe Manor is famous for its resident herd of giraffe, which casually wander around the hotel grounds. Beautifully furnished rooms include comfortable four-poster beds and well-appointed bathrooms

Day 2-4: Masai Mara

• You will be driven to Wilson Airport, where you will board a flight to Kichwa Airstrip in the Masai Mara. On arrival, you will be welcomed by a member of the team from  &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, who will drive you to the camp.
• Experience the beauty of the Masai Mara on a hot air balloon flight (additional cost). Take off at dawn and float in whichever direction the morning winds take you. The flight lasts about an hour and is followed by champagne and a full English breakfast.
• Game drives in the Masai Mara are unforgettable due to the abundance of wildlife and the spectacular landscapes. These may last from a couple of hours to the whole day, with a picnic breakfast and lunch

Day 5-6: Northern Serengeti, &Beyond Klein's Camp

• Depart the Masai Mara on a flight from Mara Kichwa Airstrip to Nairobi Wilson Airport where you will connect on to a flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Kilimanjaro International Airport is the gateway to connecting to and from Tanzania. After clearing customs and immigrations, you will board a flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Serengeti Lobo Airstrip.
• Escape the crowds on this private concession with access to the Serengeti. This strategic wildlife sanctuary borders the Serengeti, with wildlife moving through these areas. With only &Beyond vehicles on sightings, sensitive off-road driving, enables us to get closer to the game.
• For those looking for an active thrill beyond the excitement of Big Five sightings on a game drive vehicle, a guided bush walk offers an opportunity to connect with the African bush, learning about its fascinating fauna and flora.
• Add another dimension to your daily game drives and enter the world of Africa’s nocturnal predators on a thrilling night drive.

Day 7-9: Serengeti National Park, &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas

• Drive back to the airstrip for a flight to  &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas
• The luxurious tented camps of  &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas move around the park year-round, attempting to anticipate the movements of the Great Migration and exploring the remote and beautiful corners of the Serengeti with excellent resident game
• Go on a game drive, game drives are tailored to suit your preference, with a choice between shorter, twice-daily drives or one full-day game drive, with a stop for a picnic lunch. The game drives are carefully planned to anticipate the progress of the Great Migration, so you should not have to travel too far to see the vast herds. However, if the Migration has moved off, or the dramatic river crossings are in progress, you may choose to spend more time on the vehicle in order to maximise your chances of seeing this incredible phenomenon.

Day 10-11: The Ngorongoro Crater in Northern Tanzania

• Take a scheduled  flight to Manyara Airstrip where you will be welcomed by a member of the  &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge team, who will drive you to the lodge
• The Ngorongoro Crater in Northern Tanzania, once a gigantic volcano, is the largest intact caldera in the world. Some maintain that before it erupted, it would have been higher than Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.
• Go on a game drive to search for endangered black rhino, giant tusked elephants wander the forests, big-maned lions and  flamingos which seasonally crowd the soda lakes. An estimated 25 000 large mammals are resident in this bowl of plenty, including a population of approximately 6 000 resident wildebeest, 16 highly endangered black rhino and around 70 lions. Cheetah move in and out of the Crater, while leopard are most often encountered in the spectacular Lerai Forest.
• Book a Crater Floor Banquet, a gourmet feast served in one of the most unique settings in Africa. Descend into the scenic landscape of the Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy the incredible density of wildlife before making your way to a private picnic spot on the Crater floor

Day 12: Departure

Today, we wave a fond farewell. After a scrumptious breakfast, you will be collected for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport from Lake Manyara Aistrrip, where you will board your flight home

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• Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
• Meals, drinks and laundry as specified
• Jomo Kenyatta International / Giraffe Manor or Hemingways Nairobi / Nairobi Wilson Airport
• Manyara Airstrip / &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / Manyara Airstrip
• Nairobi Wilson Airport / Mara Kichwa Airstrip / Nairobi Wilson Airport
• Nairobi Wilson Airport / Kilimanjaro International Airport
• Kilimanjaro International Airport / Serengeti Lobo Airstrip
• Serengeti Lobo Airstrip / &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas
• &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas / Manyara Airstrip
• Manyara Airstrip / Kilimanjaro International Airport
• Tanzania Tourism Development Levy
• National Park Fees / Camping Fees / Concession Fees / Crater Fees
• Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
• Administration Fee
• Meals, drinks and laundry not specified in the itinerary or as outlined in the Includes
• Premium brand drinks, champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
• Gratuities and any items of a personal nature
• Sightseeing and excursions not specified in the itinerary
• Flights and transfers not specified in the itinerary
• National parks and concession fees not specified in the itinerary
• Travel Insurance
• Visa fees (please be sure to check if visas are required)
• Travel Insurance - should you be interested we can introduce you to our recommended partners
• Giraffe Manor is closed between 15 April - 12 May 2024 (Download PDF itinerary for Hemingways Nairobi accommodation option as an alternative)
• The rates are quoted on a per person sharing basis
• A single traveller supplement and Child Rates will be quoted on request
• A group supplement may apply to bookings for more than 12 guests
• &Beyond may need to pass on flight cancellation or amendment costs in the event of cancellation or change in travel dates. No credits are permitted for flights not used
• Validity periods are as specified above - should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve the right to re-quote
• The operator may re-route the itinerary or change the accommodation to similar hotels/lodges when and where required.
• The Fly Me around East Africa offer is only valid for seven nights’ accommodation and costed on the Tanzania safari portion as the offer excludes &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp. For dates 1 – 15 June the Tanzania safari portion is costed on our Long Stay rates
• The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in the countries featured in this quote
• Certain activities may only apply at specific properties
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Conde Nast's Favorite African Destinations

Why condé nast's list of favorite african destinations matter.

Condé Montrose Nast was an American publisher, entrepreneur, and business magnate. He founded Condé Nast, a mass media company, now a subsidiary of Advance Publications, which publishes some of the world’s best-known magazine brands, including Vogue, Glamour, Gentleman's Quarterly, Architectural Digest, Wired, House & Garden, Conde Nast Traveller, Tatler and Vanity Fair.Known as a reputable publishing company, people from all over the world hold Conde Nast’s content and opinions in high regard; with highly influential brands raking in over 160 million consumers.One of their most successful magazines and most visited website is that of Conde Nast Traveller , which operates worldwide and has won 25 National Magazine Awards to date. Travelers who are interested in luxury travel, generally look to Conde Nast Traveller for accurate and unbiased advice on the best travel destinations, favorable accommodation options, and experiences not to be missed.It’s clear that Conde Nast is a trusted source when it comes to luxury travel. The travel writers report from the ground and showcase their pieces with incredible photography. It’s interesting to see which destinations manage to top the list, considering that the world is dotted with luxurious destinations and award-winning hotels and resorts. The competition is incredibly tight!

Conde Nast - Our Favourite African Destinations for a Safari

Botswana is a favorite African safari

Elephants outside a room at Abu Camp, Botswana Botswana is one of Conde Nast’s favorite destinations for a safari and there are many reasons why. Botswana is known for its dense population of wildlife as well as an incredibly healthy birdlife - which means that wherever you stay you’ll be blessed with incredible sightings of both game, and rare bird species. Botswana is dotted with reserves and luxury 5-star lodges; each concession adding something special to your safari experience. Most concessions boast the likes of the big 5 and many species of mammal, and there are even some areas that are known specifically for certain types of game. For example, Abu Camp is known for the impressive number of elephants that live nearby, over and above the other species that call it home.

An elephant in the world renowned Okavango Delta, BotswanaThe Okavango Delta is one of the prime locations to help make Botswana a favorite African Safari as it’s the wettest part of the country - being one of the few water sources, the animals are attracted to this location, which means there’s a good chance that you’ll spot even the rarest of species. Although the Delta is the wettest area, there are a few other areas with water sources - and as they say 'where there is water there is life'. Other incredible locations which guarantee fantastic game viewings include Chobe National Park, Chief's Island and the Linyanti, Selinda and Kwando concession. Kenya is a favorite African safari

Amboseli National Park gives you access to the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya.Kenya is home to the world-renowned reserve, the Masai Mara . The Masai Mara is famously known for being home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the Great Mammal Migration. Over and above the estimated 2 million mammals that pass through the open plains during the months of July - September, the Masai Mara is known for its overabundance of wildlife. It certainly is a reserve immersed in life; from the wildlife to the birds and the fauna and flora. The Masai Mara, however, is not the only reason Kenya is one of the best destinations for a safari - it also has many other reserves which are known for their wildlife. Amboseli National Park for example, which is located near the Tanzanian border, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, contains a great number of elephant as well as cheetah, giraffe and zebra - and also boasts many a rare bird species. Other reserves with a varied range of wildlife include Nairobi National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Hell’s Gate National Park and Tsavo National Park. Tanzania is a favorite African safari

A hot air balloon safari during the Great Migration is a once in a lifetime experience.Just like Kenya has the great open plains of the Masai Mara, so Tanzania has the great open plains of the Serengeti , which the mammals migrate to and from during the Great Mammal Migration . The Serengeti is another world-renowned reserve and is known as the oldest ecosystem on earth. This is yet another area which is deeply immersed in life - from birds to wildlife and a vast range of plant species. Ngorongoro Crater is another favorite in Tanzania; a crater which is known for being the world’s largest inactive and unfilled volcanic caldera. It is now an open piece of land that stretches out for miles and has become a breeding ground for many forms of life. Other fantastic locations in Tanzania for wildlife and birdlife sightings include; Tarangire National Park , Lake Manyara National Park, and Arusha.

Conde Nast’s List of the Most Beautiful African Destinations

South Africa is one of the most beautiful African Destinations

Table Mountain stands proudly in the center of Cape TownSouth Africa is without a doubt a magnificent corner of the globe - and it’s fast becoming one of the most popular destinations to travel in Africa and the world as a whole. With the likes of exquisite Cape Town under its belt, there’s no denying it is a country filled with natural beauty - even though there is more ‘city’ than there are open plains. South Africa is indeed more built up than the rest of Africa, however, you’ll be surprised by its hidden gems, which include the Winelands , the mountainous areas which include Table Mountain, Lions Head and the 12 Apostles; as well as the beaches, hiking trails and the private game reserves just outside of the city. Tanzania is one of the most beautiful African Destinations

Tanzania's beaches are some of the best in AfricaThe Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the many beautiful National Parks and reserves that are scattered all over the country make Tanzania a favorite African destination due to its beauty, untouched and majestic beauty. Tanzania is a popular traveler destination in Africa due to its incredibly diverse ; from the open plains of the wilderness areas to the famous Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest mountain; and the tropical islands that lay offshore, it’s a fusion of extraordinary landscapes all found in one area. Tanzania is a natural masterpiece, and that's what makes it so moving. It is one of the few places on earth that have not been altered by man but has rather been left in its raw, faultless state. There’s no wonder Tanzania came in at number 8 in Conde Nast’s list of the 40 most beautiful countries in the world . Namibia is one of the most beautiful African Destinations

One of Africa's most photographed scenes is the dead trees in the Sossusvlei. Namibia ’s vast range of red sand dunes makes this destination favorite African destination a rather magical one. Just when you thought Africa couldn’t get any more diverse, the Namib desert - with its bright colors and desert-like terrain certainly surprises us all - even Conde Nast! Namibia was a strong feature in their ‘Most Beautiful Countries in the World’, list. Although Namibia is not known for its wildlife per se, it has a high population of cheetah in certain areas - especially Etosha National Park ; as well as Oryx, Gazelle and Zebra. Namibia attracts those who are moved by awe-inspiring, rare landscapes and one certainly gets more than they’ve bargained for when they visit the likes of Sossusvlei , Swakopmund and The Skeleton Coast. Kenya is one of the most beautiful African Destination

Dhow boat safaris are a favorite activity in Kenya. Kenya is one of the ultimate jewels of the African continent . It has made a name for itself for being the place where travelers can spot the river-crossing during the Great Mammal Migration. Over and above that soul-stirring sight, Kenya is packed with other glorious sights and experiences both in the many reserves as well along the coast where places like Mombasa, and Lamu are situated. Just like many of the other African destinations, so visit Kenya whether you’re looking for a safari in the wilderness or a beach getaway. The diverse activities available, beauty, numerous landmarks are probably the reasons why Kenya made it to number 15 in Conde Nast’s list of the 40 most beautiful countries in the world!After reading the travel reviews published by Conde Nast Traveller, perhaps you are feeling inspired to experience the magic of an African safari, making it an ideal time to contact Safari.com for expert travel advice and some great deals.

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Awarded Best Safari Company 2024 in the Travel & Tourism Awards - We're a beautiful little Family-Run Safari Company with a lot of heart,

We're small and that's how we like it. It's what allows us to deliver unforgettable handmade safari and beach holidays that will take your breath away and with the sparkling personal service that we're famous for.

You'll find some lovingly crafted ready made itineraries throughout our website, which have already been sprinkled with our signature Luna magic. Or if you prefer we can happily tailor-make you something incredible from scratch based upon your timeframe and budget.

In order for us to keep our signature personal sparkle and for us to be able to put our whole hearts in to what we do for you, we lovingly build and deliver a maximum of 10 safari bookings per month, meaning our very special Tanzania Safari's are limited.

We are Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Winners for both 2022 & 2023 and have been awarded Best African Safari Company in the Travel and Tourism Awards by Luxury Life 3 years running for 2022, 2023 & 2024, as well as receiving their Customer Service Excellence Award.

We were also named Best Family Run Safari Company in the MEA business awards and have been featured in the world's most trusted travel publication - Conde Nast Traveler.

A percentage of the cost of every safari with us goes directly in to our Luna Foundation, supporting children and families from some of the poorest backgrounds across Tanzania.

With all of our Luna Safari Love and with this country's gorgeous and warm African heart, it is with open arms that we welcome you in to the wild.

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Here at Luna Safari we eat, sleep and breathe Africa, so much so that we’re sure every member of our team have Big Five shaped footprints on our hearts.

We know the country like the back of our hands and we only offer itineraries that we believe in with our whole heart.

We Tailor-make our itineraries based upon your time frame, budget and dreams of Africa. We’ll work with you from the very beginning to make

sure that your time with us is something incredibly special and sprinkled with magic.

You can also mix a safari with a Kilimanjaro Climb, a trip to Zanzibar Island and a whole burst of culture.

Click through to view our signature Budget, Mid-range, Luxury & Honeymoon Itineraries....

We specialise in epic treks to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Also known as the roof of Africa, it’s both Africa’s tallest mountain and the

world’s highest free-standing peak.

As well as passing through an incredible array of climatic zones from Mountain Forest to Arctic, you’ll challenge yourself and your

With an 92% success rate on average, our dedicated and infinitely kind guides will get you to summit with their endless knowledge, support and a lot of laughs along the way.

Safari & Beach

Waiting like a diamond in the crystal coral waters of the Indian Ocean and only an hour's flight from the mainland, Zanzibar is easily added on to any safari and/or Kilimanjaro itinerary.

Harbouring a deep and sad history relating to the slave trade but now offering a beautiful and relaxed Rastafarian beach life – Zanzibar offers

not only some of the most stunning beaches this world has ever seen but also a cultural melting pot of Swahili, European and Arabian heritage.

Finish up your gorgeous African Safari Adventure next to sparkling infinity pools, take a dip in the bathwater-warm Indian Ocean and sip cocktails from a coconut.

Giraffe Manor

We're so excited to announce that we are now proudly partnered with Nairobi's Giraffe Manor.

One of the most Instagramed properties in the world, made so incredibly special and unique by Its resident herd of Rothschild Giraffe, poking their long necks in to the windows daily hoping for a treat.

We are super proud that we can now include a stay at Giraffe Manor in any of our safari itineraries so that you can enjoy the most magical setting and the most Bucket List breakfast in the world - just ask us how.

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September - 2 Safaris Available

October - 2 Safaris Available

November - 4 Safaris Available

December - 3 Safaris Available

*In addition to our standard availability we are also able to cater to larger group trips - just get in touch.

January - 5 Safaris Available

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April - 4 Safaris Available

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August - 2 Safaris Available

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October - 3 Safari Available

November - 5 Safaris Available

December - 4 Safaris Available

Founded by husband and wife team Michaela & Alfani, Luna Safari started from very humble beginnings and is built on more love than we could ever truly put in to words.

After falling in love beneath the glow of an African Super Moon and moving to Tanzania with just $500 and a dream, It's taken a lot of hard work and dedication to get to where we are today.

We put everything we had in to building our little family safari company and we still do and we couldn't be happier that we never gave up......

Our Luna Foundation

At Luna Safari, community is at the heart of all that we do.

Its no secret that to this day Tanzania remains one of the poorest countries in the world and that many locals in Tanzania are seriously lacking in food, clean water access, school supplies and sanitation.

We are incredibly proud that a percentage of the cost of every safari holiday with us goes directly in to our Luna Foundation, supporting children and families from some of the poorest backgrounds across Tanzania.

We can happily include a visit to one of the life changing projects you're directly helping to support simply by travelling with us. If you'd like to incorporate that in to your adventure, just let us know.

Your Experience

Our guides are selected for their exceptional guiding skills, driving skills, personability and their impeccable ability to spot animals along the way.

Here at Luna Safari we're one big family and you'll be treated like such throughout every game drive.

Our guides are fun & knowledgeable, as well as incredibly passionate about what they do and it shows.

We're super proud of our team and can't wait to meet you. Come and experience our famous Luna Safari hospitality for yourself.

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You'll travel in safety & style throughout with the use of our state-of-the-art and fully serviced 4x4 Land cruisers.

Equipped with pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing, an ice cold fridge for those all-important refreshments and charger ports for your cameras, phone and electronic devices.

All of our safari's are private meaning you can ride through the bush beautifully to the beat of your own African drum with your own jeep and guide throughout.

Our On Board Hampers

We're super proud and exited to be able to say that not only will you enjoy delicious and freshly prepared meals at breakfast & dinner within your beautiful camps & lodges. ....

You'll also chow down on the most mouth watering meals on while on the road thanks to our brand new and widely loved hot lunch hampers.

Freshly prepared hot lunches on board - truly riding in style and absolute comfort... popping out our picnic blankets wherever we are and enjoying hot, fresh lunches al-fresco.

No lunchboxes with Luna - it's all about the piping hot, delicious delights.

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Why book with Luna Safari?

Tailor-Made Private Tours

We specialise in tailor-making your tour to suit your tastes and budget. We can customize everything from accommodation to activities to help bring your dreams of Africa to life.

Expert advice 24/7

With offices in Tanzania and England, you are able to contact a member of our Luna Safari Team 24/7.

Personal service

As a small family-run organisation, we’re able to offer the most personal service from here to Timbuktu. Our small and dedicated team will be with you from the planning stages as well as all the way through your adventure with us, right up to dropping you off at the airport at the end of your stay.

World Class Guides

Our drivers and guides are all fluent in English and have at least 10 years of guiding experience. Our guides are chosen to be personable and knowledgeable and with no limit on drive distance, you can game drive from dawn until dusk.

Specialised safari vehicles

Our safari fleet is made up of specially customised 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers equipped with a pop up roof, camera and phone charging stations, comfortable seats, and a nice cold fridge for those all important refreshments.

Full Financial Protection

We have a range of payment methods to suit whatever is convenient for you.

Community is at the heart of all that we do and a percentage of the cost of your trip goes directly in to our Luna Foundation, supporting children and families from some of the poorest backgrounds across Tanzania, so you can be sure you’re making a positive impact no matter your adventure choice.

Awarded Best African Safari Company 2024 by Lux Life in the Travel & Tourism Awards.

Awarded Best Family Run Safari Company in the MEA Business Awards

Customer Service Excellence Award Winners in the Annual Travel & Tourism Awards

Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Winners two years running for both 2022 & 2023.

Awarded Best African Safari Company in the Travel & Tourism Awards by Luxury Life

Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Winners two years running for both 2022 & 2023

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Zambia & Lake Malawi Eco Lodges - Green Safaris

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Chisa Busanga Camp

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Sausage tree camp, potato bush camp.

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Victoria Falls

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Immerse yourself in our wild, precious world

Where Eco is Luxury

Welcome To The Green Collection

A truly Green Safari immerses travellers in our wild, precious world so as to leave both traveller and world transformed for the better. We pioneer eco-motivated twists on the classic, luxury safari which elevate the guest experience, and each guest directly powers our work to protect and nurture Africa’s pristine ecosystems, wildlife, and communities.

Meet The Family

Livingstone

Sindabezi Island Camp

South Luangwa

Kaya Mawa Lodge

Lower Zambezi

From Nest-rooms to private islands, sprawling Zambian riverside villas to Malawian beach chalets, each Green Safaris property is designed to pay unique homage to its environment, community, and wildlife. Explore with us and you will never experience Africa the same way twice.

Africa's Best Kept Destinations

Celebrated as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, the South Luangwa National Park and the Luangwa River meandering through it are home to a rich ecosystem just waiting to be explored.

Victoria Falls, the Mosi oa Tunya, or the ‘Smoke that Thunders’, is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Perched on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, this roaring waterfall is a bucket list destination like no other.

The Kafue National Park is the largest and oldest park in Zambia, larger even than the Kruger National Park. One of the last great expanses of untouched wilderness in Africa, it is home to over 150 species of mammal and 500 species of bird… and almost no people at all.

Lake Malawi

The idyllic ‘inland sea’ of Malawi, this freshwater lake offers all manner of water-based activities. Also known as the Lake of Stars, Lake Malawi is a beach paradise with deep, clear waters and tropical cichlid fish. Likoma Island sits in the very heart of the lake.

For a mere five months each year a floodplain recedes into the mist in the Kafue National Park and leaves behind the lush Busanga Plains. This makes for some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing in the world; an Eden where there are more lions than travellers.

In the Lower Zambezi National Park, the mighty Zambezi River reigns supreme. As the lifeblood of the valley, the river nurtures a stunning array of wildlife, including four of the big five. Expect endless activity options, from canoeing days to sandbank lunches, long game drives to walking safaris.

Never Experience Africa The Same Way Twice

First time safari-goers might ask why we decided to handpick destinations within Zambia and Malawi only. Our answer? Within these two countries, you can experience wildlife, scenery, and activities to rival any of the most famous safari destinations… and you won’t have to fight the crowds to do it.

The Green In Green Safaris

Every day, Africa generously bestows us with exceptional gifts in the landscapes and wildlife we encounter. By protecting it through sustainable safari practices and conservation initiatives, we ensure that our home flourishes.

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18 january 2024.

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13 december 2023.

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05 december 2023.

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29 november 2023.

Adventure Africa: Sustainable & Quiet

24 november 2023.

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10 october 2023.

Startup.info - Starting Your First Safari

27 september 2023.

Conde Nast - Bright Ideas in Travel 2023

21 september 2023.

Travel Essence - Interview with Tongabezi Lodge Manager

20 july 2023.

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05 july 2023.

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27 june 2023.

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23 may 2023.

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04 may 2023.

The Points Guy - How to Choose a Sustainable African safari

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13 april 2023.

Travel Weekly - Silent Safaris

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Exalt Africa - Africa is for Lovers

14 february 2023.

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07 february 2023.

Travel Africa - A Positive Environment

01 february 2023.

Green Safaris News: Specials, Openings & Incoming 

27 march 2024.

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25 march 2024.

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07 march 2024.

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06 march 2024.

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20 february 2024.

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18 february 2024.

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14 february 2024.

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24 january 2024.

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24 december 2023.

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14 december 2023.

Wings and Wheels Special: A New Era for Safari Journeys

12 december 2023.

SAUSAGE TREE CAMP: OUR LUXURY SAFARI CAMP IN ZAMBIA

06 december 2023.

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03 august 2023.

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02 august 2023.

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01 july 2023.

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25 june 2023.

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16 june 2023.

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15 june 2023.

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10 june 2023.

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28 may 2023.

Exploring Kafue National Park: the Winter Wonderland of Zambian Wildlife Safaris

05 may 2023.

Kusamalira: An African Conservation Story

02 may 2023.

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30 march 2023.

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10 march 2023.

Our Favourite Forecasted Travel Trends of 2023

30 november 2022.

Myth-Busting Green Season Safaris in South Luangwa

29 august 2022.

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04 august 2022.

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30 june 2022.

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29 june 2022.

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Introduction to Panthera

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13 june 2022.

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07 june 2022.

Busanga Plains: Where There are More Lions than Beds for Guests

10 may 2022.

An Easter Story of Community Development in Zambia

14 april 2022.

2022 Is The Year of The Hippo

08 april 2022.

Experience Our Private Safaris in Africa

15 march 2022.

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03 march 2022.

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01 march 2022.

The Best Sustainable Safari Moments of 2021

14 january 2022.

Green Safaris 12 Days of Thankfulness

21 december 2021.

Highlights from our Team’s Zambia Safari Tour

07 december 2021.

Ila Safari Lodge: The Sustainable Safari Camp Blueprint

04 november 2021.

Condé Nast 12th Best Resort in Africa: The Tongabezi Guests Do It Again!

20 september 2021.

Luxury Treehouse Holidays for Lovebirds

30 august 2021.

Let’s Make Africa More Accessible for Travellers with Disabilities

03 august 2021.

Vaccinating the Tongabezi Team

24 may 2021.

Is Sustainable Travel Possible?

10 may 2021.

What is a Silent Safari?

06 may 2021.

Our Eco-friendly Safari Camps Open in Busanga Plains & South Luangwa

23 april 2021.

Meet the Team

12 march 2021.

Green Safaris Is Planning For Happiness

30 november 2020.

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26 october 2020.

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05 october 2020.

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01 october 2020.

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29 september 2020.

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18 august 2020.

The 'Tongabezi Handshake' Community Projects

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27 may 2020.

Covid Kindness: Supporting Our Village Elders

19 may 2020.

An Ankara Fashion Collaboration at Tongabezi

24 april 2020.

Tongabezi Joins the Green Safaris Family 

09 february 2020.

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01 february 2020.

Good Karma at Kaya Mawa Lodge in Malawi

01 december 2019.

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01 november 2019.

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11 october 2019.

Green Safaris

01 october 2019.

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30 august 2019.

Rise and Fall of the Zambezi

24 april 2019.

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15 october 2018.

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18 july 2018.

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14 february 2018.

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T&C Hotel Awards 2024: The Best New Lodges in the Wild

Big nature is the star of lodges in the wild. These have something extra.

Waterside By Royal Malewane , South Africa

Entering one of Royal Portfolio’s hotels or lodges, you may well wonder whatever happened to classic safari khaki. Each interior is an exuberant collage of colors, textures, and contemporary African art handpicked by co-owner Liz Biden, whose design motto could well be “Let us entertain you.” The Waterside camp, on a large watering hole in Greater Kruger National Park’s private, game-rich Thornybush Reserve, may have clawfoot bathtubs in fire engine–red (and blue, and yellow), but Biden and her husband Phil aren’t playing around with what truly matters in the bush: their invariably crème-de-la-crème trackers and guides. —Klara Glowczewska

To book a South African safari: Cherri Briggs of Explore, Inc. , [email protected]

andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge, South Africa

One of Africa's first luxury safari lodges designed with eco-tourism front and center—seriously dedicated not just to turning a profit but also to supporting the environment, the wildlife, and the surrounding communities—just got a total makeover and is as beautiful to behold as it is elevating to experience. Located in the rare "sand forest" of Phinda Private Game Reserve ( ancient trees growing in sandy soil) in the province of KwaZulu Natal, its 12 stand-alone suites and public areas are have what can be described as a timeless Zulu-Zen style: organic minimalism (lots of wood and grasses) combined with the elegance of traditional Zulu craftsmanship. Pair the pampering (new pool, gym, spa, giant-birds-nest of a firepit, boma, restaurant, and bar) with the Big Five (or Six, or Seven, if you add a day trip to the beaches of the Indian Ocean) and you've got the safari of your dreams: close wildlife encounters (via vehicle, e-bike, or on foot, with expert guides), as well as participation in wildlife research projects with &Beyond's conservation team and visits to nearby Zulu communities with its partner organization, Africa Foundation. It's top level.

To book: Phinda Forest Lodge (and inquire as well with &Beyond , which is also a tour operator, about travel elsewhere in Africa.)

Loapi Tented Camp Tswalu, South Africa

These six safari “homes” of glass, steel, and canvas are your entree into another world: a vast stretch of the Kalahari desert being “re-wilded” by the diamond-mine-owning Oppenheimer family. The landscapes are staggering, the comforts total (a restaurant by a Michelin-starred chef, private butlers and trackers), and the experiences extraordinary: Loapi Tented Camp gives you the bush at its rawest, rock art, rhinos, and, if you’re lucky, the elusive, entrancing pangolins.

To book an African safari: Cherri Briggs of Explore, Inc. [email protected]

Angama Amboseli, Kenya

Talk about sense of place. In this 10-suite lodge from safari royalty Nicky Fitzgerald and her daughter Kate Fitzgerald Boyd (on a Masai-owned conservancy adjacent to elephant-rich Amboseli National Park), you’ll see snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro from everywhere, even reflected in the mirror behind your vanity. Bravo, too, to the Angama Amboseli's contemporary concrete, stone, and canvas aesthetic: as refreshing (no colonial vibe) as the sundowners.

To book an African safari: Jack Ezon at Embark Beyond [email protected]

JW Marriott Masai Mara, Kenya

A safari you can get with your Bonvoy points? Well, yes. No design envelopes are being pushed at the but it’s all an airy, surprising pleasure: A lounge, dining area, and firepit around a giant fig tree; pool and spa; and 20 well-appointed, roomy suites—a medley of neutrals and African decorative objects—along the Talek River. The piece de resistance: savanna sundowners under a lone acacia tree, glistening ice-buckets and all, staffed by red-clad Masai, whose families own this magnificent, Out of Africa land.

T o book: JW Marriott Masai Mara

Shinta Mani Mustang, Nepal

This stone-and-wood fortresslike structure with floor to ceiling windows atop a high Himalayan escarpment is the first luxury outpost in this remote and staggeringly beautiful region bordering on the Tibetan plateau. Designed by Bill Bensley, the impresario of remote Asian hotels, Shinta Mani Mustang offers a long menu of guided activities (such as hikes and rides to nearby villages, monasteries, and lakes); a wellness center run by a seasoned practitioner of Tibetan medicine; and huge terrace firepits, the perfect spot to be hypnotized by the play of light on the snow-capped peaks of the world’s highest mountains.

To book a trip to Asia: Catherine Heald of Remote Lands , [email protected]

Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia

One-hundred-mile long Kangaroo Island has been dubbed Australia’s Galapagos for the abundance of its protected wildlife (birds of every feather, sea lions, seals, koalas, wallabies, a breed of kangaroo that evolved only here, and more). Southern Ocean Lodge , its premier place to stay (and one of the first Luxury Lodges of Australia ), burned down in 2020 during the country’s catastrophic “black summer” wildfires and is finally back after a $36 million rebuild by its original architect, Max Pritchard. And better than ever.Poised atop Kangaroo Island’s dramatic limestone clifftops it resembles from the outside a long, low-flying saucer (the great room) with a long train (the 25 suites). Inside, it’s all curvy, cream-colored, glass-wrapped Midcentury Modern, designed to optimize those last-stop-before-Antarctica views over the Southern Ocean.

To book a trip to Australia: Stuart Rigg of Southern Crossings [email protected]

Puqio, Peru

The rugged Colca Canyon area, with its pre-Inca-descended inhabitants and Spanish colonial towns, has something completely new: Peru’s first African-style tented camp. The artwork and materials at Puqio are local, of course, and the suites have private terraces, wood-burning stoves, and outdoor tubs from which you can watch Andean condors circle in the sky. The camp provides another high-end alternative to the nearby Las Casitas, a Belmond property, though the approach here is very different—stylish but simple accommodations are paired with cultural, gastronomic, and adventure activities.

To book a trip to Peru (and elsewhere in South America): Paul Irvine at Dehouche [email protected]

Our Method: To compile this list of great-looking new hotels around the world, we followed not whimsy but rules: 1) They had to have opened no earlier than 2023. 2) They had to have been nominated by eithe r T&C ’s well traveled editors or our roundtable of 37 globetrotting travel advisors (preferably both). There were 172 nominees, and 53 made it through our vetting process. Bon voyage!

Klara Glowczewska is the Executive Travel Editor of Town & Country , covering topics related to travel specifically (places, itineraries, hotels, trends) and broadly (conservation, culture, adventure), and was previously the Editor in Chief of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. 

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25 reasons to go to Moscow

By Condé Nast Traveller

The Russian capital is a dazzling mix of medieval churches, Soviet skyscrapers, art galleries, sushi bars, nightclubs and bath-houses. Benjamin Wegg-Prosser selects its 25 most compelling attractions:

1. Turandot

It's easy to believe reports that US$40 million was spent on creating the interior of this restaurant. Spread over 14 rooms, it includes homages to Louis XVI, the Ming Dynasty and imperial Russia. The Asian fusion menu reflects the chinoiserie adorning the main dining room, whose centrepiece is a mechanical golden peacock that rotates as the all-female orchestra plays. The waiting staff wear uniforms that would not be out of place in a BBC costume drama. Tverskoy bul'var 26/5, Moscow (00 7 495 739 0011)

St Basil's Cathedral

2. St Basil's Cathedral

The recently restored onion domes shine out from the top of the cathedral which marks the eastern border of the Red Square. Napoleon's troops ransacked the building, and it was once scheduled for demolition by Stalin. Today it's the jewel in the crown of the Russian Orthodox Church. The icons inside are well worth inspecting, but even better is the people-watching outside: young couples have their picture taken with the domes in the background on their wedding day. Krasnaya ploshchad (Red Square), Moscow (00 7 495 698 3304); open 11am-5pm, Wed-Mon

Graveyard of the fallen monuments

3. Graveyard of the fallen monuments

Ever wondered where the statues of Soviet heroeswere dumped when Communism collapsed? Many of them can be found in the grounds of the new Tretyakov gallery The most intimidating figure is that of Felix Dzerzhinsky, founder of the Cheka - the organisation that was to become the KGB. His statue was toppled in the aftermath of the failed coup of August 1991 and removed from Lubyanka ploshchad. At the State Tretyakov Gallery, 10 Krymsky Val, Moscow ( www.tretyakovgallery.ru ); open Tue-Sun, 10am-7.30pm

Golden Apple

4. Golden Apple

It calls itself a 'boutique hotel', but with 92 rooms the Golden Apple wouldn't get away with that description west of Warsaw. Given the size of most Moscow hotels, however, the title is deserved. The price of accommodation in the city is hard to stomach, but this one is one of few places where the rates can probably be justified. Five minutes from Pushkinskaya Square (the Piccadilly Circus of Moscow), it is very well located for discovering the city. [i]Malaya Dmitrovka 11, Moscow (00 7 495 980 7000; www.goldenapple.ru );

Museum of the Great Patriotic War

5. Museum of the Great Patriotic War

You'll understand how marking the defeat of Germany in 1945 has become a form of state religion when you visit this stunning museum dedicated to World War II. It's set at the heart of Park Pobedy (Victory Park) and includes an art gallery, a hall of remembrance and some fantastic exhibits. Highlights for any history buff include the Nazi declaration of surrender and the table and chairs used by Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill during the 1943 Tehran conference. Park Pobedy 3, Moscow; open Tue-Sun

Gorky's house

6. Gorky's house

Despite falling in and out with the Communist Party throughout his career, Maxim Gorky was one of the Soviet era's most important authors. He was rewarded with this stunning house when he returned to Moscow from exile in Italy. The Art Nouveau building was originally the home of Ryabushinsky, an oligarch who fled to France as the Bolsheviks took power. Visitors can see Gorky's study and admire the centrepiece of the house: a limestone staircase which seems to melt into the floor. Malaya Nikitskaya 6/2, Moscow (00 7 495 290 5130); open Wed-Sun.

Lenin's tomb

7. Lenin's tomb

Arguably the most influential political figure of the 20th century lies embalmed in a building that is most recognisable as the place from which Communist Party bosses used to watch military parades in Red Square. The authorities maintain that the body really is Lenin's and that its wax-like appearance is due to the embalming chemicals. His clothes are changed every few years so he keeps up to date with fashion, if nothing else. Krasnaya ploshchad (Red Square), Moscow (00 7 495 623 5527); open Tue-Thu; Sat-Sun

The Moscow metro

8. The Moscow metro

Spread across 180 stations, Moscow's underground rail system is a tribute to Soviet engineering and new Russian efficiency. With trains running every 90 seconds and the roads permanently clogged with traffic, the metro is the city's most practical form of transport. The earliest stations are architectural masterpieces, with Ploshchad Revolutsii, Kievskaya and Komsomolskaya really standing out. Visitors are advised to learn a little of the Cyrillic alphabet to help decipher the station names.

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The State Tretyakov Gallery

9. The State Tretyakov Gallery

These galleries - in two separate locations - house the best examples of Russian art from before and after the revolution. Most of the pieces in the old Tretyakov (at 10 Lavrushinsky pereulok) were in private hands before being nationalised in 1917. Its collection includes 'Rublev's Trinity', said to be the finest remaining Russian icon. The new Tretyakov (at 10 Krymsky Val) showcases all the main Russian art periods that followed the revolution and includes well-known works such as Petrov-Vodkin's Bathing of a Red Horse (pictured). The garden houses the Graveyard of the Fallen Monuments. 10 Lavrushinsky pereulok and 10 Krymsky Val, Moscow ( www.tretyakovgallery.ru ); open Tue-Sun, 10.30am-7.30pm

10. 02 Lounge

Under a glass dome on the top floor of the Ritz-Carlton, Moscow, this bar has the city's best close-up views of the Kremlin. The food menu includes sushi rolls and sashimi. The drinks menu is supervised by a vodka sommelier who oversees 400 varieties of the spirit. The prices are shocking. Tverskaya ulitsa 3, Moscow (00 7 495 255 8888; www.ritzcarlton.com ).

Shop & Bar Denis Simachev

11. Shop & Bar Denis Simachev

Denis Simachev is Moscow's Malcolm McLaren, and his bar has its own fashion store. Simachev is one of a small band of cultural entrepreneurs who have created a genuinely new, 'modern Russian' brand. The main conversation piece in the bar is the mural in which the world leaders of the early 21st century are shown dining in a prison canteen. Great international comfort food is on offer, including Moscow's best steak sandwich. Stoleshnikov preulok 12/2, Moscow (00 7 495 629 5702)

Having opened after the financial crisis, this bar sets a more modest tone than its competitors. But it still manages a few superlatives, including stunning modern art and the longest bar in Moscow, at 30 metres. It's going after the forty-something market, or the 'mature hipster' as the management would have it. The bartenders are reputed to be the best in town. The building was previously a lightbulb factory, hence the name: luch translates as 'ray of light'. Bolshaya Pirogovskaya ulitsa 27/1, Moscow (00 7 495 287 0022)

13. The Most

In the heart of Moscow's central night-life district, ]this swanky nightspot includes a bar, restaurant and basement nightclub. The club's cavernous room is spanned by mechanical bridges, an architectural play on words: most means 'bridge' in Russian. The venue entered football folklore when Roman Abramovich chose it as the place to drown his sorrows following Chelsea's defeat by Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final held in Moscow. Kuznetsky Most 6/3, Moscow (00 7 495 660 0706; www.themost.ru ).

Nobu Moscow

14. Nobu Moscow

The owners took the brave decision to open this outpost of the Japanese restaurant at the apex of the financial crisis. They have been rewarded for their courage by securing it a reputation as the place for oligarchs to lunch. Since the fall of the USSR, Japanese food has become a staple diet for Muscovites, and the launch of Nobu was a natural next step. The company's owners had been fending off proposals for a Russian branch for more than a decade, so the restaurant's success is no great surprise. Dmitrovka ulitsa 20, Moscow (00 7 495 645 3191; www.noburestaurants.ru )

15. Bosco Café

This Italian restaurant offers three essential services: an excellent watering hole in which to rest after exploring GUM, the huge shopping mall which runs along the northern side of the Red Square, opposite the Kremlin; fine views of Lenin's tomb; and an excellent cappuccino. The veal chop is as good as you would get in Milan, and the terrace is without a doubt the best summer spot in the city. Red Square (Krasnaya ploshchad) 3, Moscow (00 7 495 620 3182)

Café Pushkin

16. Café Pushkin

This is the first port of call for anyone who wants to experience quality Russian food. At first glance the building appears to be a stunningly preserved 19th-century townhouse; on closer inspection the façades are entirely fake. But this lack of authenticity is not reflected in the food, especially the outstanding meat pies and dumplings. The slickest waiters in Moscow even have a trolley with a dozen different mineral waters. Tverskoy bul'var 26a. Moscow (00 7 495 739 0033; www.cafe-pushkin.ru )

Eliseevskiy

17. Eliseevskiy

This is the Moscow equivalent of the food hall at Harrods. Located in a late 18th-century mansion with stunning interiors, it was renamed 'Gastronom No 1' during the Soviet period but has now gone back to its pre-revolutionary name. In recent years new branded supermarkets with a fine selection of goods have started to overshadow this grande dame , but it's still a special place to visit. Tverskaya ulitsa 14, Moscow (00 7 495 650 4643; eliseevskiy.ru )

Bolshoi Theatre

18. Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi stages operas and ballets, was the venue for Swan Lake 's première in 1877 and is home to the best-known dance company in the world. It is in fact two different theatres. The original stage is currently undergoing renovations and will not reopen until 2013 (eight years after it closed); but the new theatre has regular performances. Teatralnaya ploshchad 1, Moscow (00 7 495 250 7317; www.bolshoi.ru )

TASS building

19. TASS building

Before the USSR fell, nearly everything we in the West knew about Russia came out of his building the home of the principal state-run news agency, TASS. Although it has been eclipsed by other news sources, its HQ remains a splendid example of tasteful 1960s Soviet architecture and is well worth a photo stop. Tverskoy bul'var 10-12, Moscow

Stalin's skyscrapers

20. Stalin's skyscrapers

There are seven of these so-called 'wedding cake' buildings dotted across the city. Their mock-Gothic style would not look out of place in Gotham City. Stalin ordered their construction in the aftermath of World War II (and made use of free labour in the form of German POWs) to put his capital on an architectural par with the great cities of North America. The largest and most memorable is the Moscow State University building on Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills). The Hilton Moscow Leningrandskaya is housed in another.

Bolshoi restaurant

21. Bolshoi restaurant

Set between Kuznetsky Most and Petrovka ulitsa, this is Arkady Novikov's most recent venture. To Muscovites, Novikov needs no introduction: he is the man behind most of the city's poshest restaurants. Legend has it that he started out flipping burgers in a Moscow McDonald's and caught the entrepreneurial bug. His latest outlet offers modern Slavonic cooking. The golubtsy (a Ukrainian dish of mince rolled in cabbage) comes highly recommended. Petrovka ulitsa 3/6, Moscow (00 7 495 789 8652; novikovgroup.ru )

Moscow conservatory

22. Moscow conservatory

Russians take their classical music very seriously, and nowhere is more serious than the Moscow Conservatory. It's a series of concert halls and a school rolled into one. Every Russian classical star, be they composer or musician, has played or taught here, including Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky and Richter. Tickets are relatively easy to get, either from the box office or from babushkas who sell them for a small profit on the street outside. Bolshaya Nikitskaya ulitsa 13/6, Moscow (00 7 495 629 8183; www.mosconsv.ru )

Pasternak's house

23. Pasternak's house

In Peredelkino, a small village 25 minutes by train from Kievsky station, is the dacha were Boris Pasternak lived for the last two decades of his life. The house was turned into a museum after his death, but his family still live in the grounds. On the first floor you can sit at the desk where he completed Dr Zhivago ; and on the ground floor you can see the early Soviet TV and fridge of which he was the proud owner. Pavlenko ulitsa 3, Peredelkino (00 7 495 934-51-75; www.pasternakmuseum.ru ); open Thu-Sun, 10am-4pm; closed the last day of each month

Izmailovsky Park

24. Izmailovsky Park

No trip to Moscow is complete without haggling for a bust of Lenin or a set of matryoshka dolls, and the only place to do it properly is Izmailovsky Park, at the metro station of the same name. The market, set in a 16th-century royal estate, is open every weekend and has a great variety of decent souvenirs.

Sanduny Banya

25. Sanduny Banya

The 19th-century decor of the Sanduny Banya bath-house is reminiscent of a gentlemen's club in London's St James's. But the experience is uniquely Russian, as are the felt hats worn to protect your hair from the steam. The steam room is a vast, wood-panelled chamber with a huge open oven. Foreigners are made welcome by regulars, who are happy to inflict a beating with birch leaves (more refreshing than it sounds). After you've had a good thrashing, the waiters will bring you anything from tea and honey to prawns and beer. Neglinnaya ulitsa 14, Moscow (00 7 495 625 4631; www.sanduny.ru )

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Wilco have announced their Tour to Infinity. The short North American tour takes place in June and July and includes Jeff Tweedy and the band’s performances at their own Solid Sound Festival in Massachusetts. See Wilco’s tour dates, including imminent shows in Australia, below; scroll down for Tweedy’s solo tour schedule.

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Imagine spending nearly five months exploring the most fascinating destinations in the world while living in a lavish suite on a luxury cruise ship . From your suite’s private balcony, you can watch the ship pull into secluded islands and alluring ports in Asia, Europe, and Australia. All the while, you have unlimited access to gourmet dining—lobster, filet mignon, Champagne—with every need seen to by a solicitous crew.

It might sound like a travel fantasy, but this is the reality on board Regent Seven Seas’ new once-in-a-lifetime cruise voyage. The line’s just-announced 2027 world cruise will whisk travelers to 40 countries across six continents for an unforgettable adventure over the course of 140 nights.

The voyage is set to depart Miami, Florida , on January 11, 2027, and ends 20 weeks later in New York. Along the way, passengers will travel 35,668 nautical miles, cross 3 oceans, and visit 71 ports throughout the Caribbean, Australia , New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

The destinations will offer travelers the chance to cross off their bucket lists a whopping 73 UNESCO World Heritage Sites , including natural and cultural wonders such as Australia’s Kakadu National Park, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and the temples of Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves.

The itinerary offers 14 overnight port stays , so travelers can truly immerse themselves in destinations like Sydney, Australia; Bali, Indonesia; and Aqaba, Jordan. Plus, passengers can choose from more than 480 shore excursions that are included in the cruise fare. There will also be unique shoreside events for all guests in three ports, including a Carnival celebration in Panama City, Panama ; a street festival event in Colombo, Sri Lanka; and a Roaring Twenties-themed night in Málaga, Spain .

The Seven Seas Splendor has all-suite accommodations, each with an outdoor balcony, and can carry up to 746 guests.

Regent is offering the new itinerary as a growing number of travelers are becoming interested in lengthier cruise voyages . “We have seen continued interest and demand to venture further afield and for longer durations and so we are thrilled to announce that our 2027 World Cruise will take place on board Seven Seas Splendor , offering more luxury travelers the opportunity to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience” Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said in a statement.

During their twenty weeks at sea, passengers should be quite comfortable on board the Seven Seas Splendor . The ship holds just 746 guests and offers all-suite accommodations, each with an outdoor balcony. Splendor was launched in 2020, and it offers travelers an atmosphere of fresh luxury. Throughout the public spaces, you’ll find more than 500 crystal chandeliers, two pools, and even a $5 million art collection featuring Picassos and Mirós throughout the ship.

What’s more: Nearly everything on the ship is included in the cruise fare , including the nine restaurants. Among the dining options are specialty restaurants such as Pacific Rim, an Asian fusion concept, Chartreuse, upscale French dining, and Prime 7, a sophisticated steakhouse. Also included? Alcohol and premium beverages like fine wines and spirits.

Nearly everything on the ship is included in the cruise fare, including dining at nine onboard restaurants.

To sustain such luxurious meals, the ship will constantly be stocked with 13,000 pounds of lobster, 14,000 pounds of filet mignon, 3,600 pounds of smoked salmon, and 150 pounds of caviar. Plus, the ship’s bars will stock 58,000 bottles of wine—including 14,000 bottles of Champagne.

Also a part of the all-inclusive pricing is first-class airfare, unlimited valet laundry—including dry cleaning and pressing—and unlimited Wi-Fi.

Prices for the super-voyage, called “ The World of Splendor, ” start at $91,499 per guest for a 307-square-foot Veranda Suite and range all the way up to $839,999 per guest for the massive Regent Suite—a 4,443-square-foot space on the ship’s fourteenth deck with luxurious amenities like an in-suite spa, a personal sauna, a Steinway grand piano, 270-degree ocean views, large wrap-around veranda, and an in-suite Picasso on the wall. Regent says the rate for the Regent Suite is a record-breaking price for the industry.

If 140 nights at sea seems a bit too long, there’s also an option to participate in a shorter leg of the round-the-world adventure, which departs Miami but lasts 126 nights and ends in Rome.

Tickets for the epic world cruise go on sale April 10, 2024, but eager travelers can submit an early reservation request on Regent’s site.

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