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Top 5 Best Villas for Wildlife Watching

Explore luxurious villas designed for the ultimate wildlife viewing experience. Each of these stunning locations offers unique encounters with nature.

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Explore luxurious villas designed for the ultimate wildlife viewing experience. Each of these stunning locations offers unique encounters with nature.

Luxury Villas Offering Exceptional Wildlife Viewing Opportunities

1. Sirikoi House: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya

Sirikoi House is a private safari oasis within Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Known for its commitment to conservation, this villa offers guests the chance to witness rare species like Grevy's zebras and both black and white rhinos. The villa’s open design and expansive views let you enjoy wildlife right from your lounge. When staying here, consider guided game drives, bush walks, and even horseback riding for a truly immersive experience.

2. Angama Mara: Masai Mara, Kenya

Perched alongside the stunning Rift Valley, Angama Mara presents breathtaking views of the Masai Mara grasslands. This luxurious villa provides the perfect backdrop for an exclusive wildlife experience. You can enjoy spectacular game drives led by professional guides and hot-air balloon safaris for an unmatched perspective of the landscape. Many guests also appreciate the opportunity to engage with the local Maasai community, enriching their stay with cultural experiences.

3. Borana Lodge: Borana Conservancy, Kenya

Borana Lodge is not only beautifully situated in a private conservancy but also boasts excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Known for its population of magnificent rhinos, guests often spot elephant herds and big cats. The lodge’s luxurious accommodations blend seamlessly into the natural environment, and outdoor festivities like guided nature walks and horseback riding enhance the wildlife experience.

4. Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp: Masai Mara & Serengeti, Kenya

For those seeking a classic safari atmosphere, Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp is ideal. Nestled in a private conservancy adjacent to the Masai Mara and Serengeti, this camp offers a vintage experience with modern comforts. Here, you can participate in guided game drives, walking safaris, and stargazing nights, all while enjoying the thrill of wildlife just steps away from your tent.

5. Jamala Madikwe: Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

Jamala Madikwe is a highly exclusive retreat set in one of South Africa’s premier game reserves. Its opulent suites overlook a watering hole, giving you direct views of passing wildlife. This villa prioritizes privacy and intimacy, catering to your every need. Don't miss out on personalized game drives and gourmet meals under the stars, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Bonus: Makuku Private Game Lodge: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

Dubbed for its "endless views," Makuku Private Game Lodge is nestled within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. With stunning vistas and unmatched wildlife experiences, this lodge offers activities like bird watching and overland adventures to engage with the diverse ecosystem. It’s an ideal choice for both relaxation and adventure.

Experience Awaits

Each of these villas provides not only luxury but also a profound connection to nature and wildlife. With exclusive accommodations and professional guides, you will be well-equipped to enjoy breathtaking wildlife encounters that fit your individual tastes.

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Luxury Villas Offering Exceptional Wildlife Viewing Opportunities

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#Selati Camp │ Sabi Sabi │ Johannesburg

**LUXURY SAFARI LODGE**

**Imagine the Africa of the great safari era, when blazing sunsets melted into lantern lit romance and service was an effortless whisper. This is the Africa you will experience at Sabi Sabi’s Selati Camp, an award winning luxury game lodge in South Africa.**

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During the 1870’s, high in the crevices of the Drakensberg escarpment which rises to the west of Sabi Sabi, gold was discovered. To transport the gold, the parliament of the Old Transvaal Republic commissioned a railway line from the interior to Delagoa Bay in Mozambique. A branch railway known as the Selati Line crossed the Sabi Sand Reserve.

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Today the line is disused but the old railbed can still be seen in the north-eastern section of Sabi Sabi, close to Selati Camp. Sabi Sabi’s intimate all-suite Selati Camp is an unforgettable African experiences. It offers the perfect accommodation for travellers looking for a romantic luxury safari lodge in South Africa. Selati is furnished with a historic railway theme and is meticulously created as an authentic home in the bush. The railway theme extends from the original steam engine name plates, signals and shunter’s lamps lighting the way to your suite, to interesting memorabilia and other collector’s pieces in each suite.

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Nights at Selati are quiet, intimate and possessed of a rare magic. Under the spectacular canopy of the Southern night sky the camp is still romantically lit by the gentle flicker of oil lamps and lanterns, and the warm glow of fires.

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With its classic vintage styling, this exclusive lodge comprises seven opulent thatched suites, each with full bathroom en-suite and private alfresco shower nestled under majestic indigenous trees. World-class cuisine is served on wooden thatched decks built alongside the Msuthlu riverbed, in the open air “boma” or in the “farmhouse kitchen”.

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The premier accommodation at Selati Camp is the sumptuous and spacious Ivory Presidential Suite, which is a favourite amongst Kings, Queens, and those just looking for exceptional accommodation. It offers grandeur in the form of original antiques, a draped four-poster bed looking out onto your private terrace and has a private plunge pool. The magnificent en-suite bathroom, complete with Persian carpet and antique chaise-lounge, also features a quiet space surrounded by the sounds of the bushveld. The separate dressing room features an antique wardrobe and matching dressing table.

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The Lourenco Marques Suite is a must for honeymooners or the romantic at heart. Whether it is the fragrant flower petals strewn on the exquisite bedlinen, or the candles illuminating the bathroom on return from the evening safari, a stay in this romantic suite will always be remembered.

Sabi Sabi’s Selati Camp combines turn of the century elegance with personalised safari luxury – a rare experience.

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###Selati Camp Facilities
- Number of Suites: 7
- Including Ivory Suite & LM Suite
- Boma
- Boutique
- Dining Area
- Farmhouse Kitchen
- Full Bar Facilities
- Lounge
- Outdoor Lounge and Deck
- Swimming Pool
- Telephone/Fax

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1. Selati Camp │ Sabi Sabi │ Johannesburg

4 Jameson Ave, Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa

Selati Camp Sabi Sabi Johannesburg LUXURY SAFARI LODGE Imagine the Africa of the great safari era when blazing sunsets melted into lantern lit romance and service was an effortless whisper This is the Africa you will experience at Sabi Sabis Selati Camp an award winning luxury game lodge in South Africa During the 1870s high in the crevices of the Drakensberg escarpment which rises to t... | continue reading

suite and suitesForRent Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge, Gowrie Main, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, 1200, South Africa ehlanzeni district municipality, mpumalanga, phungwe

**Great care has been taken to balance unpretentious style with complete comfort when it comes to the Chitwa Suites. Each of the six individually decorated suites opens onto a private lake-view deck with its own private plunge pool, framed by a spacious timber deck that overlooks the nearby water – a popular drinking hole for our wealth of wildlife. The luxury suites are very spacious, varying from 130 to 180 square metres, and can accommodate 1 extra bed for children under the age of 12 yrs only.**

**All the Chitwa Chitwa Suites include a bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower, fireplace, minibar, fan, hairdryer, tea-coffee making facility, and an iPod docking station.**

**Originally a private retreat of the Brink family, Chitwa Chitwa has been in the Brink family for over 40 years and in 1991 was transformed into the private game lodge it is today. It now stands as a jewel of South African hospitality, an emblem of the savanna’s most authentic and refined luxury. Charl is dedicated to wise land management, aiming at preserving an African paradise for future generations.**

**Chitwa Chitwa earned its name as an affectionate ode to the aging giraffe bull who shared the lakeside home as an extended member of the Brink family. According to Charl, the majestic arrival of this regal relative was always signaled by the creaking of his old joints. Still today, his watchful essence is felt presiding over the lodge. Much like this giraffe, the lodge is magnificent and graceful in appearance, yet humble enough to evaporate into the surrounding beauty of the unspoiled bush of the Sabi Sand.**

**After its classic transformation into an eclectic blend of European style with African chic, Chitwa Chitwa has emerged as an exquisite balance between unbridled luxury and environmental harmony, an oasis of conservation. Chitwa Chitwa is more than just a luxury private game lodge in the bush. It's a holistic and sensorial experience that starts at sunrise and captures the very essence of the magnificent wildlife heritage and natural landscape of Africa before sunset. The luxury lodge basks in the sun on the banks of one of the largest dams of the exclusive 63,000 hectare Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, which forms part of the greater Kruger National Park.**

_A Spectacular Big 5 Experience_
The most thrilling and eagerly-anticipated part of any stay with us is undoubtedly the Chitwa Chitwa safari experience. For over a decade, our guests have been treated to spell-binding sightings of our abundant wildlife on game drives and bush walks and have left with affectionate memories of the very best of the African bush. the animals have grown accustomed to the presence of safari vehicles in their territory and we can boast some of the best opportunities to meet Africa’s Big Five, being the five most dangerous animals to meet on foot: buffalo, elephant, rhino, leopard, and lion. Our highly qualified guides and Shangaan trackers ensure an unforgettable African safari by enriching the experience with their profound knowledge regarding this animal kingdom and its complex habitat.

_Original Art Pieces and Sculptures_
An impelling aspect of the Chitwa experience is the display of the original contemporary art pieces by owner Maria Brink. Chitwa Chitwa comes alive with Maria’s personal choice of bold art pieces and sculptures. The African wilderness never looked so stylish! Chitwa’s art exudes both a masculine and feminine feel and combines an eclectic blend of European style with traditional African chic. With a lifelong career in international fashion, luxury jewelry, and art, Maria’s precursor creations have attracted interest and acknowledgment globally. Her work has been also inspired by her love of Francis Bacon’s works and life.

_Meet the Dixie Community_
When you’re not embarking on wild game drives and bush walks, you can try something more cultural and go on a guided village tour at the nearby Dixie Community. Dixie is a small village situated close to the Gowrie Gate entrance of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Through our close associations with our neighbours and our love of the area in general, we have cultivated a unique partnership with the Dixie Community in order to contribute to their general upliftment. The Cultural Village Excursion affords the opportunity to slip unnoticed into a day in the life of the locals while tapping into the inspiring optimism and energy that is so much part of this little village’s charm. The transfer will be in a Chitwa Chitwa open vehicle and takes about two hours from the time of departure from the lodge.

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2. Chitwa Suite │ Chitwa Chitwa │ Sabi Sands

Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge, Gowrie Main, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, 1200, South Africa

Great care has been taken to balance unpretentious style with complete comfort when it comes to the Chitwa Suites Each of the six individually decorated suites opens onto a private lake-view deck with its own private plunge pool framed by a spacious timber deck that overlooks the nearby water a popular drinking hole for our wealth of wildlife The luxury suites are very spacious varying from 130 t... | continue reading

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#Villa 2 │ Grootbos │ Gansbaai

**With exceptional facilities, dedicated staff and breathtaking surroundings, Grootbos Villas welcome you to the crafted getaway of a lifetime.**

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**Unspoiled Natural Beauty**
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature, in a place that is home astounding array of flora, fauna and marine life.

**4 Suites, 4 Personalities**
Each of villa's 4 suites is different, unique in feel and personality. And while each one is mistakably different, all suites in blend in seamlessly with their pristine natural surroundings.

**Exceptional Personal Service**
A dedicated team of highly trained staff members are on hand to deliver to your every need. A personal chef will prepare your meals at your leisure, while a personal guide will curate your bush experiences.

**A Feast For Your Palate**
Meals are prepared according your schedule, inviting you to dine whenever and wherever you desire. Each meal is freshly prepared using locally-sourced ingredients.

**Exceptional Facilities**
Within this unspoiled natural environment, you will be thrilled to discover top-class facilities. Great attention to detail has been paid to your every luxury and convenience.

**Various Activities, Meals and Drinks Included**
Our rates include all meals and drinks, personalised service and curated experiences. Your personal chef will lovingly prepare your meals to suit your palate and your schedule.

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###All the Luxury Comforts & More
- Private Kitchen - A fully-equipped kitchen furnished with state-of-the-art appliances.
- Private swimming pool - A sparkling swimming pool for lazy days or evening cool-offs.
- Homely Living Areas - Spacious living areas encompassing a lounge, a barbeque area and a dining room.
- Sauna and relaxation room - A sauna and relaxation room to rejuvenate and unwind.
- Fully-Functional Gym - A personal gym for your fitness, enjoyment and relaxation.
- Entertainment Room - A games room complete with a pool table for fun times with family.
- Private Wine Cellar - A cellar stocked with celebrated, world-class South African wines.
- Private Air Strip - A private landing strip for small planes and helicopters.
- Panoramic Views - Breathtaking views from wherever you stand, sit or recline.

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3. Villa 2 │ Grootbos │ Gansbaai

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve™, R43, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa

Villa 2 Grootbos Gansbaai With exceptional facilities dedicated staff and breathtaking surroundings Grootbos Villas welcome you to the crafted getaway of a lifetime Unspoiled Natural Beauty Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature in a place that is home astounding array of flora fauna and marine life 4 Suites 4 Personalities Each of villas 4 suites is different unique in f... | continue reading