Chikwenya Camp, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
Explore wild rivers, waterfalls and wildlife in Zimbabwe: Luxury travel specialist in Africa ROAR AFRICA arranged an unforgettable adventure travel safari experience in Zimbabwe, including cruises on the Zambezi River and a trip to the incredible Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll also raft some of the world’s most thrilling rapids and have plenty of time to spot wildlife, canoe the Zambezi or go on game drives to spot all the big animals in the area.
Majestic Victoria Falls
The journey begins in Pretoria, South Africa, where accomplished guides meet you and take you to Mana Pools National Park, where you will stay in a luxury tent at Chikwenya Camp. Located on the floodplain of the Zambezi River, you have endless opportunities to see lions, elephants, hippos and cheetahs, and be in the midst of one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Zimbabwe.
From there, you’ll head to the stunning Matetsi Lodge near Victoria Falls, where you can go white-water rafting or just sit back and gaze at what is considered the most beautiful waterfall on Earth.
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Elderberry Castle and Yosemite National Park, California
The best of both worlds in Yosemite: Elderberry Castle, a nine-acre castle set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, offers a European getaway combined in California with a dream trip to Yosemite. It includes a two-day/one-night hike and trek adventure with its own naturalist guide and private chef. You’ll hike, camp, and swim in beautiful Yosemite, with gourmet backcountry meals and all your camp needs taken care of, leaving you free to enjoy the dazzling granite domes, waterfalls, and wildflowers of one of America’s most captivating national parks.
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A European-style castle in the foothills of the Sierra
Back at the ranch or, in this case, the castle, you’ll be pampered even more, enjoying the private gardens, fountains, pine forest and pure tranquility of this hideaway. This intimate and elegant property, a member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, has just ten ornate rooms, plus a 2,000-square-foot Parisian-style mansion that might even give nearby El Capitan and Half Dome a run for its money. money to get your attention.
You’ll feel like you’re in the heart of the Alps while being steps away from the entrance to all the great granite walls of Yosemite.
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Lofoten Islands, Norway
Paddling the scenic fjords of the Lofoten Islands: Adventure travel specialist Shipping Engineering offers an unforgettable eight-day canoeing and kayaking trip in an unforgettable bed and breakfast, kayaking through some of Norway’s most stunning scenery. The Lofoten Islands, a remote archipelago in the far north of the country above the Arctic Circle, offer some of the best paddling experiences in a country already renowned for its sea kayaking. The surroundings are breathtaking, the water calm and you have almost 24 hours of daylight here at the height of the northern summer.
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Surreal bays, among the best in Norway
The fishing villages that dot the coastline here date back to Viking times, and you’ll come across a Viking longhouse that’s one of the largest ever found in Europe (and is now an informative living museum). Days will be spent spotting puffins, sea eagles and basking in the long summer ‘midnight sun’.robuer”, which are traditional fisherman’s houses in the charming villages that make up this northern Scandinavian paradise.
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Negril, Jamaica
Cliff diving in Jamaica: Negril, Jamaica is known for its beautiful seven-mile white-sand beach, and that’s where you’ll find The cave hotel, a seaside sanctuary set on the cliffs above a cerulean sea. If you dare, you can join the cliff divers here, where an instructor will give you personalized lessons on how to jump, or you can snorkel or indulge in other water sports, most likely surrounded by the schools of dolphins that frequent the coast.
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Cliffside Cottages in The Caves, Jamaica
There are just 12 custom-designed cottages over the ocean here, and the resort even offers an option to eat in a private, candle-lit grotto. You can also explore the caves by kayak or even on a snorkeling expedition, then relax in the spa, which was named one of the best by Ocean Magazine. For lovers of romantic solitude, as well as plenty of aquatic adventures in an alluring location, this Jamaican gem packs a punch as potent as the local rum.
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Riad Accommodation for Royalty at Royal Mansour, Morocco
Soak up the culture in Morocco: Marrakech is one of the most magical cities in the world, home to a square full of snake charmers and fascinating architecture, surrounded by a beautiful desert and the High Atlas Mountains. Here you will find the Royal Mansoura lavish retreat owned by the King of Morocco and set in 12 acres of gardens, which is built to look like a traditional medina. You will walk through labyrinthine corridors to reach your quarters, which are private”riad” (traditional merchants’ houses) which feature exquisite textiles, artwork and terraces with mountain views. You will enjoy being pampered after stepping out to experience the desert adventures that await.
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Endless sand dunes and surreal desert light, Agafay desert
Head out into the Agafay Desert to hike, quad bike or camel ride through a landscape filled with sand dunes. The more intrepid can head to the Atlas Mountains, where you can hike among pine trees or even attempt to climb Morocco’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal, which is snow-capped for nine months of the year. All your desert fantasies will be fulfilled and you can return to your quarters to enjoy a traditional tagine or be pampered in a hammam and massage.
