GRAND OPENING JULY 2013

Mara Plains Camp is a one-of-a-kind, seven tent camp located in the private 35,000-acre Olare Motorogi Conservancy, just on the northern boundary of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

This intimate camp blends the finest wildlife viewing with the absolute best of safari hospitality and guiding. No other camp offers the extensive traversing area of Mara Plains Camp, with access to a total of 100,000 acres of private conservancy land as well as the world-renowned Masai Mara, home to the Great Migration.

Each guest at Mara Plains contributes considerably to the success of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy’s flourishing ecosystem; conservation fees paid safeguard this habitat, while supporting over 1,000 Maasai families. This partnership agreement ensures the survival of an astounding volume and variety of wildlife.

For more information, contact Africa Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
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This new 10 day exploration takes a fresh look at some of Zimbabwe’s amazing spectacles, with diverse areas, activities and interests. Begin this adventure exploring the Matobo Hills, Rhodes’ grave and the surrounding National Park – a cultural and historic beginning.

From there we head to a remote private corner of Hwange National Park – home to abundant wildlife, such as herds of sable and roan antelope, large magnificent gatherings of elephant around vital waterholes and the sound of lions roaring to fill the evening chorus.

Mana Pools National Park sits on the last remaining water source to the west – the mighty Zambezi River, with an abundance of game both great and small and all the interactions of daily life that prevail. Exciting on-foot experiences allow us to ‘interact’ with Africa’s magnificent wildlife.

A trip to Zimbabwe is not complete without a visit to Lake Kariba, a great way to relax and unwind at the end of an adventure… enjoy breathtaking sunsets, wildlife viewing from the water’s edge and reliving some of your memories from the last 10 days. Activities on this Exploration include game drives, nature walks, canoeing, historic outings, sunset cruises and boating adventures. Experienced, passionate and knowledgeable guides travel with guests throughout this journey. A combination of air, road and boat transfers showcase the vast landscapes of Zimbabwe.

For more details, please visit our website:

http://www.africa-discovery.com/zimbabwe_safaris/Zimbabwe_Showcase.shtml

In exciting news for the recognition of the responsible ecotourism industry in Botswana and the Okavango Delta, Wilderness Safaris is proud to announce that Mombo Camp (including Little Mombo) is ranked No. 1 on the Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards list of Top 100 Hotels.

While Mombo Camp and Little Mombo Camp have been recognised frequently on the Africa and Botswana categories of Travel + Leisure World’s Best lists since 2006, this is the first year that they have featured at the very top of this prestigious record.

No. 1 Mombo Camp and Little Mombo Camp, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Score: 96.60

Mombo Camp’s nine tents blend flawlessly into the open plain of the Okavango Delta while retaining a luxurious feel. Private balconies make for prime bird watching, and each tent features mosquito netting on four-poster beds and both indoor and outdoor showers.

Tent No. 1, the farthest from the dining area, is the most tranquil. Offering even more privacy are Little Mombo Camp’s three guest rooms, which are set apart and feature a private plunge pool.

Raised walkways connect tents and allow rhinos, elephants, and other animals to wander freely through the camp. Relax with a post-game drive cocktail in Little Mombo’s treehouse-luxe library.

Article: World’s Best Hotels 2013 by Travel + Leisure Magazine

Wilderness Collection’s Segera Retreat

Named Newcomer of the Year by exclusive travel magazine, Hideaways, Segera Retreat is the central wildlife sanctuary in Laikipia, Kenya. Situated in the wooded savannah and grasslands of the Laikipia Plateau, it is at an altitude of 5,577–5,906 ft. and immediately north of the equator. Home to a vast array of animal, bird and plant life, Segera provides an important corridor for the migration of elephant and other wide ranging species.

Segera’s central location and expansive 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) at the very heart of Laikipia ensures that it is essential to effective wildlife and habitat management for the Ewaso ecosystem as a whole, forming part of a vital migratory corridor and providing a permanent home to many endangered species.

Luxury East Africa Safari and Retreat Combinations:

Itinerary in details:
http://www.africa-discovery.com/special_safaris/SegeraRetreat_NorthIsland_2013.pdf

Itinerary in details:
http://www.africa-discovery.com/special_safaris/SegeraRetreat_Odzala_2013.pdf

For more information, contact Africa Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us