An African safari is a one-of-a-kind experience. Nevertheless, there are some destinations and lodges that elevate the safari experience with unique adventures, creating once in a lifetime memory for those who choose right, from the beaten track and really delve into the life of Africa. Exploring, sleeping and dining deep in the African wilderness.

Remarkable wildlife experiences are synonymous with the Sanctuary brand. Each of their safari lodges and camps in Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda offer an exclusive ambience, with a strong commitment to conservation and responsible tourism.

It is purely romantic to sleep under the stars in a four-poster bed. With only the Milky Way star canopy overhead, this is the perfect way to get back to nature. Sanctuary Baines’ Camp in Botswana offers this unforgettable sky bed experience, with beds in its five luxury suites that can wheel out onto private viewing decks, this camp is perfect for those celebrating a milestone event.

The star baths on deck are sensational too – sink into a large bubble bath, bubbly served on the side, surrounded by ambient lanterns and the nocturnal sounds and views of the Okavango Delta.

Enjoy the golden sunrise as well as the eagle voices, as Botswana’s verdant landscapes reveal another immersive nature experience; slowly drifting along in the Okavango Delta in a mokoro dugout canoe, up-close to magnificent antelope and elephant. The tranquil water safari surroundings, sometimes interrupted by hippos or the chirping of birds.

You can opt to walk through the delta with three adult elephants; Jabu, Morula and Thembi, getting an up-close insight into how they go about their day, while taking amazing photo and video memories of a lifetime.

Experience its grand diversity as you go in search of leopards and giraffes and walk with rescued elephants in the Okavango Delta before moving onto the Moremi Game Reserve, known as the ‘predator capital of the world’. As well as lion prides and cheetah coalitions, the region is, unsurprisingly, packed full of game. Your final stop will be a riverside retreat, bordering Chobe National Park. By day, familiarize yourself with Africa’s largest elephant population and, come the evening, retire to the spa and split-level swimming pool, in the centre of the Botswana bush.

Watch a dramatic African sunset only five minutes upstream from the Victoria Falls in Zambia, Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma affords an unforgettable sun downer cruise on the Upper Zambezi River. Your guide will navigate through winding rapids before finding a spot on one of the river islands for a tranquil cocktail, where you can slowly drink in the glorious sunset views.

Sun downers equate to breath taking sunsets, a balloon ride offers panoramic sunrises. A hot air balloon safari from Sanctuary Olonana in Kenya offers spectacular aerial views of the untouched Masai Mara landscape and the incredible wildlife that call these plains, home. A champagne breakfast follows and is a decadent start to your day on safari.

At Sanctuary Olonana the Sun downers are out of this world too, the lodge is nestled at the foot of the Siria Escarpment near to where the famous last scene from ‘Out of Africa’ was filmed. It is this setting that affords dramatic sunset views of the Mara. For dinner guests gather alongside the Mara River and enjoy Masai folklore around a bonfire, while a barbeque feast is prepared under the stars.

See the epic Mara River crossings, feel the thousand thundering hooves of the annual wildebeest migration. This natural occurrence of a moving feast is experienced in both Kenya and Tanzania. Sanctuary Serengeti Migration Camp offers the ultimate, front-row seat to the migration with this tented safari camp moving three times a year to ensure it is always, right in the middle of huge herds of majestic wildebeest.

Then the go gorilla trekking is the ultimate eco safari.  The moment you first come face to face with one of these magnificent apes, you get goose bumps. The intelligence in their eyes stays with you forever.  You will automatically be in love with Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, sited right in Bwindi Forest National Park, Uganda. The rustic, open-air lodge is the perfect place in between gorilla treks for which you do, need to be walking fit.

Experience unparalleled game viewing on this luxury safari across East Africa. Stay in exquisite safari accommodations as you head to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, the Serengeti, and the Masai Mara, among the world’s most famous game parks, and explore the stunning wilderness on daily game drives to see lions, elephants, and zebras.

Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera. The crater is home to an astounding density of animals. Staying at Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, you’ll explore the caldera on a full day of game drives and have time at leisure to relax back at camp and enjoy its many amenities.

Transfer to Lake Manyara and fly northwest to Serengeti National Park, the world’s most famous game reserve. Staying at Sanctuary Kichakani Camp, you’ll head on further safari game drives to see the incredible number of animals within the park limits, from fearless lions to bounding antelope and mighty elephants and rhinos.

Rest with Sanctuary Swala located in a secluded area of Tarangire National Park, one of the most exciting and least visited parks in the country. In the heart of Maasai country and a remote corner of the Tarangire, in total seclusion amongst giant acacia trees and looking out beyond the flat savannah, Sanctuary Swala offers a very exclusive Tanzania safari experience.

The picturesque landscape is filled with ancient baobab trees, ambling elephants, and birds in flight. Built to the highest eco-friendly standards, this camp has a particularly low-carbon footprint. This camp is ideal as it is located in an exclusive pocket of Tarangire National Park.

Variety of activities offered in the camp includes morning and evening game drives, walking, and night game drives. An infinity swimming pool overlooking a water hole frequented by game. Expect Sun downers, bush dinners, and picnics, as well as an opportunity to visit Sanctuary Retreats Philanthropy Projects including Mwika beekeeping project.

Sanctuary Retreats truly embodies a sense of natural luxury with amazing wildlife experiences, great guiding, comfortable and luxurious accommodations and gourmet cuisine in every property. Sanctuary Retreats is the perfect escape to a unique safari experience.