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4 Rivers sits beside the Tsum Tsum waterway in the western part of the Kwara Private Concession, in Botswana’s northern Okavango Delta. Eight tented suites and one family suite have private viewing decks, with open-sided communal spaces and a pool overlooking the water. Guide-and-tracker teams lead game drives and night drives, while walking safaris explore Maboa Island and seasonal mokoro excursions follow the channels. Children aged six and over are welcome; families with children aged six to eleven need private activities. The airstrip is approximately a 20-minute drive from camp.

Adrift River Club is a family-friendly base beside the Nile at Kalagala, with the waterfall viewpoint a five-minute walk away. Its 16 en-suite rooms include eight standard rooms, two superior rooms with a Jacuzzi and six garden rooms arranged as triples. Ten rooms face the river. A swimming pool, restaurant and bar provide places to unwind between outings, while the nearby Adrift Adventure Centre arranges water and land activities. Bed and breakfast, half board and full board options give travellers a choice of meal plans, and the garden rooms have an additional single bed.

The aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites is a 4-star hotel situated in the Cape Town International Convention Centre precinct, offering 47 to 48 well-appointed rooms across several room types, including standard, luxury, and accessible options, as well as luxury suites with lounge areas and kitchenettes. Guests can dine at the on-site Canal Café, which overlooks the canal and serves contemporary cuisine in a sophisticated setting. The hotel caters to both business and leisure travellers, with a dedicated conference venue on the Cape Town Foreshore and easy access to major city attractions.

Almanara is a privately owned luxury coastal retreat on the white sands of Diani Beach, south of Mombasa in Kenya, set among swaying palms and tropical gardens. The property offers an exclusive collection of private Garden Villas, a five-bedroom Boutique Hotel (Casa Bella), and the newly added beachfront Residence Villas, all fully serviced with personal chefs and housekeeping staff. Guests can enjoy fine dining at Sails Beach Bar & Restaurant, which serves locally sourced seafood and coastal cuisine directly on the sand overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Amakoro Songa Lodge sits in gardens in Kinigi, near Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Its cottages, suites and two-bedroom villas make a comfortable base for travellers coming to trek for mountain gorillas or explore the area's birdlife. Fireplaces bring warmth to the rooms, while the restaurant, terrace and campfire pit offer places to unwind between outings. Full board includes three meals, house wines, local beers, soft drinks and laundry. Community involvement runs through the stay, from local employment to a tree-planting tradition for guests.

Amalinda Lodge fits its nine rooms into the granite boulders of Zimbabwe’s Matobo Hills, 45 kilometres by road from Bulawayo. Rock formations shape the rooms as well as the surrounding landscape, while the granite infinity pool, bar, library and safari spa offer places to unwind. Rhino tracking, San rock art and visits to the Rhodes memorial bring wildlife and history into the same stay. Families are welcome, with a Family room category alongside Twin, Double and Suite options. The fully inclusive plan covers meals, drinks, laundry and two activities on each full day.

Anderssons at Ongava places wildlife watching and conservation research side by side on a private reserve bordering Etosha. Natural-stone suites open onto private decks, while the shared bar and infinity pool overlook a waterhole. A sunken photographic hide brings another perspective on visiting animals, including black rhino. Between scheduled game drives, the adjoining Discovery Centre offers a closer look at the reserve’s research. Seven standalone suites and a family arrangement of two linked suites give couples and families space to settle in. Ordinary bookings welcome children from six; younger children require exclusive use of the lodge.

Angama Mara sits on the Oloololo Escarpment above the Mara Triangle, with glass-fronted tented suites looking across the plains. Its two separate camps have 15 suites each, with private decks, soaking baths and indoor/outdoor showers. Game drives explore the Triangle, while guided walks follow the escarpment. Back at the lodge, guests have a swimming pool, fitness room, photographic studio and libraries. Children of all ages are welcome, and interconnected suites keep families close. Meals, most drinks, safaris and laundry are included, with park fees and the Angama Foundation contribution charged separately.

Four bedrooms and a private jetty make Anyadwe House a small-scale base on the southern bank of the Nile, beside Murchison Falls National Park. Each double or twin room has an en-suite bathroom and a private veranda facing the river. Families and groups can take the whole villa for up to eight guests, sharing the lounges, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, bar and swimming pool. Full board covers three meals a day and house drinks. Game drives, river cruises, fishing and chimpanzee trekking are available as paid outings.