Mara Plains Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya

Set in the private Olare Orok Conservancy on the edge of the Masai Mara, this intimate camp is comprised of seven uniquely designed octagonal canvas rooms with private verandas and en suite bathrooms. Each is raised on decks, and opens on three sides to the outside. Floor to ceiling net walls and the marquis ceiling make for very open-air environs. The rooms have a dressing area with ensuite facilities and a private veranda with seating and exquisite views. Mara Plains Camp opened in 2008 in an extraordinary location on the Ntiakatek River, with views of the surrounding plains and the cooling canopy of the riverine forest. The camp has been designed to be as low impact as possible while still providing a luxury safari experience.

Ol Donyo Lodge

Chyulu Hills, Kenya

An exclusive eco-lodge in the wilderness of southern Kenya, Ol Donyo Lodge comprises luxury private cottages. Each solar-powered cottage affords sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the plains of Amboseli National Park, as well as a rooftop "star-bed" from which to gaze at the night sky. Decorated in the rustic style of wilderness lodges, the lodge provides comfort and modern amenities including a swimming pool and massage services. The lodge is part of the Maasailand Preservation Trust, which improves the lives of its 4,500 Maasai shareholders while combating poaching and promoting local conservation efforts.

Duba Plains Camp

Botswana

Duba Plains is a remote camp located in Botswana's Okavango Delta. It is located in the 30,000 hectare Kwedi Reserve, in the extreme northern region of the Delta. The camp is situated on an island, surrounded by expansive seasonally flooded plains and shaded by tall ebony, fig, and garcinia trees. The camp is small and intimate, with accommodation in six tented rooms. Each of the tents has an en-suite bathroom and a veranda overlooking the floodplain. The dining room and bar area is raised on decks, and there is a pool with a view. The camp offers a variety of activities, ranging from mokoro and boating excursions to game drives in open 4 x 4 vehicles and walking safaris.

Selinda Camp

Botswana

Overlooking the Selinda Spillway—-a waterway that links Botswana's Okavango Delta to the Linyanti and Kwando marshes, rivers, and floodplains--this elegant property includes nine thatched, elevated tents with hardwood floors, a lounge area, an en suite bathroom with full sized stone baths and antique showers, fine linens, and an extensive veranda. The main lounge is an ideal spot for watching wildlife. There is a raised outdoor dining deck for evening meals under the stars. Wildlife and nature drives are conducted by resident guides in rugged and open 4x4 Toyota Landcruisers with removable canvas roof tops. The vehicles have excellent all round visibility allowing for great photo opportunities.