The Most Immersive Safari Suites in the World
These safari camps are unsurpassed when it comes to getting up close and personal with the natural world.
The Silverback Suite / ©One&Only
No matter the number of renowned resorts and hotels you’ve visited or the number of countries and cities you’ve ticked off your bucket list, there is nothing quite like the experience of being on safari. Whether it’s mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda or searching for the ‘Big Five’ in South Africa, across the African continent there is a range of luxury safari lodges that offer the chance to bear witness to wildlife in its natural habitat.
Though choosing properties to include on a list of the most immersive safari suites was a welcome challenge, the camps featured here are truly worthy, going above and beyond to create unforgettable experiences for guests. Inherently sustainable, often working with local communities and with five-star levels of bespoke service, these safari camps and lodges are unsurpassed when it comes to getting up close and personal with the natural world.
The Mhondoro Villa in the Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
The Villa boasts its own private pool, gym, and game viewing vehicle / ©Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
Situated within the beautiful Welgevonden Game Reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, the Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa is one of the most exclusive luxury safaris on our list. Well known for its family-friendly status, Mhondoro has a variety of safari options for all ages, including bush walks, rhino tracking, star gazing and an underground waterhole hide for truly close encounters with the reserve’s wildlife.
Mhondoro’s signature suite, the Mhondoro Villa, is the perfect home-away-from-home while guests enjoy the sights and experiences that the safari has to offer. Whether visiting as a family or a honeymooning couple, guests will find there is plenty of room to stretch out across the 5177-sq-ft suite, which includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large living and dining space. As well as this, the Villa boasts its own private pool, gym, and game viewing vehicle with a ranger for any spontaneous safari excursions.
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Silverback Suite, One & Only Gorilla’s Nest
The Silverback Suite features multiple levels of outdoor terraces for lounging and wildlife spotting / ©Wilderness Safaris
In the heart of Rwanda is the incredible Volcanoes National Park. Home to endangered mountain gorillas, these historic volcanic mountains became the first national park on the continent. This is, in part, why One & Only Gorilla’s Nest is so special. It’s a unique luxury safari lodge that boasts the closest proximity to the national park, allowing for easy access to unforgettable treks in the mountains and the chance to view mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
The most luxurious accommodation at Gorilla’s Nest is the tasteful Silverback Suite, a one-bedroom residence with ample living space and astonishing views of the surrounding forest. Guests will be immersed in the natural splendor of the landscape around them as the suite features multiple levels of outdoor terraces for lounging and wildlife spotting. There is also a private pool or, inside, guests can warm up in front of the open fireplace and enjoy the local art adorning the walls.
