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Style in the Wild
Masiya’s Camp, South Africa
There’s no mistaking Masiya’s Camp — its bold, bright pink canvas has made it the talk of Greater Kruger National Park this summer. Named in honor of Wilson Masiya, a revered master tracker with deep ties to the Royal Malewane safari camp family, it is located along a stretch of riverine forest in Thornybush Nature Reserve. It’s a riot of color, texture, and pan-African flair that breaks all the classic safari design rules, while still highlighting the natural beauty of the bush. Despite bold appearances, the camp’s pace is slow and immersive, offering game drives and guided bush walks in a private, low-trafficked part of the Kruger.
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Vintage Safari, Delta Drama
Mbamba Camp, Botswana
Jack Bousfield — legendary African explorer, pilot, and fearless visionary — survived a harrowing elephant attack that pierced his lungs with a tusk, only to later be lost in a tragic aviation accident. But, his son, Ralph, also fueled by a lifelong obsession with Botswana’s vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, carried forward his restless spirit and immortalized his father’s legacy by founding an Outpost in his honor — Jack’s Camp.
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With the opening of Mbamba Camp, the Bousfield family’s presence now also endures in the wild northern reaches of Botswana's Okavango Delta, where rivers unravel into sprawling grasslands, floodplains, and ancient forests, whispering the stories of generations past.
Beneath towering leadwood trees, twelve unassuming olive-green tents belie a vintage safari aesthetic — a hallmark of Bousfield old-world-style camps. Each tent is outfitted with romantic four-poster beds, mahogany sideboards, and Persian rugs. After a day of game viewing, pour yourself a cold one from the well-stocked honesty bar, delight in the collections of ancient artifacts within the main mess area, and swap stories under the stars over a family-style meal at a long, communal table.
Where the Wild is Yours Alone
Malilangwe House, Zimbabwe
Malilangwe House is the exclusive-use companion to Pamushana Lodge — together, they are the only two properties within the 115,000-acre Malilangwe Trust, a rewilded reserve that employs over 360 Zimbabweans. It is home to over 100 San Bushmen rock art sites, ancient sandstone formations, and an expansive savanna and mopane forest.
Perched on a sandstone ridge, the fully staffed villa includes five expansive ensuite bedrooms, each with a private deck that offers sweeping views of shimmering Malilangwe lake. Did we mention the wraparound infinity pool?
Inside, the design draws on the tribal heritage of ancient Zimbabwe, with hammered brass and woven leather creating striking backdrops for all the expertly curated African art. After a day of up-close sightings of black rhinos, enjoy Malilangwe’s unforgettable night skies: Since there is no artificial light for miles, your eyes will be fixed on the Southern Cross.
Rwanda Isn’t Just For Gorilla Trekking
Magashi Peninsula Camp, Rwanda
In the aftermath of the 1994 genocide, Akagera National Park was heavily degraded — wildlife was poached, land was overgrazed, and large areas were settled for agriculture. But since 2010, the park has undergone a dramatic transformation with anti-poaching measures introduced, restoring Akagera’s “Big Five” status.
Here, within a private concession overlooking Lake Rwanyakazinga and the Mutumba Mountains, Magashi is set to open September 2025. Enjoy a private pontoon cruise and gourmet lakeside picnic while spotting hippos, elephants, and Eastern black rhinos roaming around the peninsula. For all the twitchers out there, take note: There are 520 resident bird species.
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Suyian Lodge, Kenya
The only luxury accommodation within the 44,000‑acre, fence‑free Suyian Conservancy in Laikipia, this lodge uniquely blends into its rugged landscape of granite kopjes with its rounded architecture, Afro‑Wabi‑Sabi design, and cultural touches inspired by the Samburu tribe.
Set beneath Mount Kenya, the Suyian Conservancy was once used for cattle ranching but is now a model for progressive conservation and community collaboration. Guided by expert naturalists and Samburu hosts, encounter a thriving African wild dog population, rare black-coated leopards, and endangered Imperial zebras.
