Bath with plunge pool and outdoor shower – Singita Boulders, Sabi Sands

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What’s in the fab gift shop – Singita Boulders, Sabi Sands

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Lobby – Singita Boulders, Sabi Sands South Africa

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Singita Boulders

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Lobby Singita Ebony

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Family Villa Singita Ebony – Sabi Sands South Africa

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Bedroom -Singita Ebony, Sabi Sands South Africa

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Chilled champagne set by my hot bubble bath – awaiting me on my return from an afternoon game drive- Singita Sweni

How were they able to keep the bubbles and the water hot????

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

SA,BOTSWANA, ZIM 889One of the most beautiful and interesting Lodges we stayed in was Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge. Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is a sanctuary symbolising a new era in luxury South African safari lodges. Sculpted into a slope of the earth, almost invisible in the landscape, the lodge uses texture, light and space to present a lodge like no other. Taking its cue from the surrounding environment, it has been described as the most environmentally sensitive lodge in Africa.
It is home to 13 ultra-luxurious suites including the Amber Presidential Suite. The lodge breaks with traditional bush lodge style to create a masterpiece of artistry and innovation. Each of the suites features individually designed furniture, private plunge pool, en-suite glass fronted bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers. The natural wooden sculptures by renowned South African artist Geoffrey Armstrong add a powerful magic. Other facilities include an outdoor boma which walls are sculpted from tree roots and piled up piece by piece, an indoor/outdoor dining area overlooking a waterhole and unending bushveld, a secluded library, art gallery, meditation garden, Amani spa and an underground wine cellar with a collection of over 6000 bottles of rare wines.

Birds are a bonus at Sabi Sands Reserve

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Leopard Sabi Sand Reserve

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Leopard and cub in the Sabi Sand Reserve South Africa

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Private plunge pool – Exeter Leadwood Lodge, Sabi Sands South Africa

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Bath – Exeter Leadwood Lodge

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Rooms Exeter Leadwood Lodge – Sabi Sands

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Dinner – Royal Malewane

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Royal Suite at Royal Malewane

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Bedroom at Royal Malewane

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Tracking Lion with Africa Inscribed at Sabi Sands

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Meg, Sam and Jessica on a lake cruise – Zimbabwe

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Southern Zimbabwe- gorgeous!

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Martha and Yeardley with our great pilot, Stephan

Singita Pamushana- Zimbabwe

Singita Pamushana – Zimbabwe

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Selection from Ndau Collection – our favorite shop at Vic Falls Zimbabwe

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Tracking Cheetah in Zimbabwe

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View from the pool, Singita Pamushana

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Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe side

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We were preparing to leave Savuti Camp and our host, Dylan Harriss had come up with a big surprise. We are going to make a little detour to Victoria Falls to vist one of his friend’s shop and factory. One of the perks of having a private charter!! We can change our plans!
The name of the shop is Ndau located at Elephant Walk in Victoria Falls and it lived up to it’s considerable reputation. I love any excuse to stop and shop for exotic gifts, so I was thrilled. I came out with crocodile bracelets and feathered earrings. Yay!
We were also delighted to visit the Colonial Grand Dame – Victoria Falls Hotel established in 1904 and beautiful. Recently renovated, if has that old colonial feeling- I hope to get back to stay there soon.
We were cleared to circle the Falls and I have never experienced such a spectacular sight. A wonderful memory we will all treasure. Thank you Dylan and Gavin.

Welcome to Dumatau Camp!!!! Linyanti Wildlife Refuge

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View from the tent, Vumbura Plains – Okavango Delta Botswana

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Vumbra Plains – Okavango Delta Botswana. View from the tent

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Lily -Okavanga Delta

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Lilac Breasted Roller- Okavanga Delta

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Leopard tracking Vumbura Plains- Okavanga Delta

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Sunrise Botswana

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Lion sighting

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Trance dance with the BaSarwa Bushmen

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Not shy- Meerkat at Jack’s Camp Botswana

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Checking out the Meerkats – Jack’s Camp Botswana

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Sunrise Jack’s camp

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Jack’s Camp

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Private charter. The way to go!

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Our Africa Inscribed Pilatus! Yay!

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