A safari for the senses through immersive architecture

Marvel at the organic vegetable gardens, indulge in Earth-to-plate cuisine, spend time in the library, spa, wine cellar or tree nursery, or pick up a local artefact, a piece of handmade Rwandan jewellery, or clothing, in Bisate Kwanda’s Safari Boutique.

Here days are characterised by relaxing in your private pool or on your extensive deck overlooking the plains where hippos, elephants, and baboons are frequent visitors. Evenings are spent feeling the heartbeat of Africa through traditional song and dance around the fire in the boma.

Here the animals frequently move through camp so you can enjoy the safari experience without leaving your suite and private plunge pool, the spa, or the floating fire deck over the lagoon. The local Linyanti region is also brought to life throughout in hand-crafted mosaic tiles, acacia wood, traditional textiles, and handmade artworks which play homage to the resident species.

But it’s the waterhole that takes centre stage, providing you with a front row seat for seeing desert-adapted lions, elephants, and giraffes.

Every element of the interior design pays homage to the nomadic Himba people who wander these parts, while under a dense canopy of trees, the elevated decks provide panoramic views of the Kunene and beyond.

Its light-filled interiors welcome you to explore various spaces – from the elaborate main area to the spa, riverside pods, and even its own gallery and museum, complete with a real giraffe skeleton. Here you’ll find five expansive safari suites as well as two private villas with their own plunge pools, private butlers, chefs, guides, and vehicles.