Private Departures: African Safari

Accommodations

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Hotel
15 miles away from Johannesburg
The Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Hotel is a modern, luxury hotel located near the airport and only 15 miles away from Johannesburg. Guests can enjoy a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport, for added traveling convenience. The hotel is perfectly located near local shops and cinemas, and also has an in-house coffee shop, bar, and restaurant serving an extensive menu of international cuisine. Relax in the gardens and outdoor pool, and enjoy the services of the gymnasium and beauty salon. The air-conditioned rooms include a television, radio, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, hair dryer, dry cleaning and laundry services.

Xakanaxa Camp
Moremi Game Reserve
The Xakanaxa Camp, located on the banks of the Khwai River in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve, is surrounded by towering forests, open savannah, floodplains, and lagoons. As one of the first lodges in the Okavango Delta, the camp’s classic safari charm is expressed by its thatched main building extending over the Khwai River on raised platforms, providing the stunning views. The building includes a lounge, library, dining room, bar, sundeck, pool, and fire deck. The camp serves renowned, traditional safari meals with a splash of Pan-African influence. Meals include a light breakfast, brunch, high tea, pre-dinner cocktails and snacks, dinner paired with excellent South African wines, and after-dinner coffee and liqueurs. The thirteen luxury tents made of canvas on raised decks comprise the guest rooms, and retain the camp’s small and personal safari style. Each tent contains a full bathroom with hot water, fans, insect repellents, hair dryer, poncho, and unique water sprinkler system to aid in keeping cool. At night the tents run on battery lamps and candles, maintaining the African ambiance.

Zambezi Sun Hotel
Victoria Falls
The Zambezi Sun Hotel is a resort-style hotel located on the edge of the eastern cataract of Victoria Falls. The hotel reflects the richness and diversity of Zambia’s heritage with its the adobe-style décor of bright mosaics and fabrics, wall stencils, and plaster ceilings, complete with Zambian artwork. All guests receive complimentary access to Victoria Falls, which is just a short walk away. The Zambezi Sun has a restaurant and bar positioned around a large pool area, relaxing gardens, and pristine grounds with zebras occasionally passing through. Each air-conditioned room has a spacious bathroom, television, and private patio overlooking either the pool or African bush.

Chiawa Camp
Lower Zambezi National Park
Chiawa Camp is family owned and operated, located under a grove of evergreen Mahogany trees in the heart of lower Zambezi National Park on the banks of the Zambezi River. The luxury safari camp has spectacular views of its idyllic surroundings and resident wildlife including leopards, lions, elephants, and hippos. The camp has a thatched lounge and bar area complete with a viewing deck and open camp fire. Known for its excellent African-European fusion cuisine, the camp serves all meals, including afternoon tea with snacks on the viewing deck, and a four course dinner by the campfire or on a sand bar during the full moon. The guest tents all have timber floors and verandas, as well as 24 hour electricity and hot water, king sized beds with Egyptian cotton linens, his and hers washbasins, and both indoor and outdoor showers. Some tents overlook “the dry riverbed” while others face the Zambezi River.