&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater (30 suites) OTT grandeur with OMG views; unlike anything else – fireplaces, antiques, red roses, opulence. It’s a big camp though and you need to drive down into the crater though for game viewing, in a public reserve. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania. Member of &Beyond. Child friendly. $$$$$.
&Beyond Nxabega (9 tents-en-suite) Newly refurbished with chic lux tents on raised platforms. Remote setting on the water but with good land based activities too. Okavango concession south, Botswana. Member of &Beyond. Child friendly. $$$$$.
&Beyond Phinda Rock (6 suites) Recently re-opened, big suites are dramatically perched on the cliff face with cosy earthy grey interiors, plunge pools and outdoor showers looking out over the valley. And Phinda’s diverse ecosystems to explore. A magnificent camp. Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa. Member of &Beyond. $$$$. Read more.
&Beyond Sandibe (12 suites) &Beyond’s Botswana flagship – remarkable design inspired by pangolin scales is winning awards. Incredible wildlife bordering prime Chief’s Island. It’s a land camp though, no water activities. Okavango concession south, Botswana. Member of &Beyond. Child friendly. $$$$$.
&Beyond Serengeti under Canvas (9 tents-en-suite) Unexpected delight to feel immersed in the migration (it moves to follow the wildlife 5x each year) in tents with bucket showers – but with private butler, crystal and silverware. Guests adore it. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Member of &Beyond. Child friendly. $$$$$.
&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert (10 suites) The serenity! Isolated, elegant camp in desert colours, lots of activities including stargazing. 45 minute drive to the gate to Sossusvlei. Large suites have a/c and fireplaces for the desert extremes. Namibrand Nature Reserve, Namibia. Member of &Beyond. Child friendly. $$$$$.
&Beyond Xudum Okavango Delta (9 suites) Suites with plunge pools and aircon, and a rooftop level under thatch for chilling out and admiring the view. More a water camp, similar to nearby Xaranna. Okavango concession south, Botswana. Member of &Beyond. Child friendly. $$$$$.