| ’s a fascination with the unique wildlife of | | | | custom tent camps. Visitors can choose from a |
| Africa that dates back at least to Roman times | | | | wide variety of elegant lodges that meet the |
| when ferocious lions inhabited the Coliseum. With | | | | needs of the discriminating traveler. Many of the |
| modern transportation, South Africa is only hours | | | | lodges are in or near game reserves or national |
| away from major cities of the world and | | | | parks, providing unparalleled access to the African |
| world-class adventurers appreciate the | | | | wildlife, the essential component of any African |
| opportunity to experience the wonders of Africa | | | | safari. |
| by modern luxury safari. | | | | These lodges are typically remote and elegant, |
| The mystique of Africa began in the | | | | providing excellent accommodations and amenities |
| 1800’s when Africa was first called The | | | | plus fine dining generally offered with spectacular |
| Dark Continent because of its remoteness and | | | | views of the local landscape or out of doors. |
| impenetrable vegetation. The mystique remains | | | | Tranquility and quiet abound, appealing to savvy |
| today in the modern 21st century in spite of | | | | travelers who desire an extraordinary change of |
| worldwide state-of-the-art satellite communication, | | | | pace and opportunity to soak in all the peace and |
| bustling cities and thriving businesses scattered | | | | beauty that Africa has to offer. |
| throughout the continent. One way to capture the | | | | For a truly memorable holiday in the grand |
| essential and enduring romance of Africa is to | | | | nineteenth century tradition, consider a luxury tent |
| travel up close and personal to its landscapes and | | | | safari. Forget everything you ever knew about a |
| its fascinating creatures by taking a luxury | | | | scout’s tent or an army bivouac tent. For |
| eco-friendly safari. There’s no better place | | | | a semi-permanent safari camp, these tents are |
| for this amazing adventure than the country of | | | | large, sturdy dwellings with 8-foot ceilings, erected |
| South Africa, positioned at the tip of the | | | | on a concrete floor and are equipped with real |
| continent. | | | | beds, comfortable sitting chairs, closet space, and |
| Luxury safaris have their roots in Africa’s | | | | usually “en-suite” shower and toilet |
| colonial heritage when nobility and upper class | | | | facilities. |
| British colonials brought their traditions and social | | | | On a tent safari, the camp staff is ready to |
| protocols to the new territory. Refined British | | | | please and accommodate visitor’s needs |
| ladies and gentlemen had definite customs for | | | | even in the remote locale. Expect fine dining to a |
| proper tea, for example, and even picnics. These | | | | high standard at both casual outdoor meals and |
| traditions carried over to safari excursions into | | | | elegant dinners in the well outfitted dining tent or |
| the African bush. The safari of the late | | | | native boma. |
| 1800’s and early 1900’s was an | | | | A luxury South African adventure is the perfect |
| elaborate affair accompanied by proper attire, | | | | means for experiencing safely the unique |
| meals, and social protocols. The luxury safari of | | | | ecosystems and extraordinary wildlife of the |
| today provides even more creature comforts and | | | | region. Safaris originating from lodges and tent |
| amenities than what the early safari participants | | | | camps alike provide daily wildlife viewing |
| from Europe and North America required a | | | | excursions from a variety of vehicles. Trained |
| century ago. | | | | guides who know the local wildlife accompany |
| Today the term luxury safari applies to | | | | visitors at all times and take any necessary |
| adventures in the bush at first-class lodges or at | | | | precautions to protect visitors and wildlife alike. |