| Many people dream of going on safari; | | | | balcony and you are free to drink in the |
| seeing animals in the natural habitat | | | | sights and sounds of Kenya�s Lake |
| and experiencing the beauty of the | | | | Naivasha. |
| African landscape. A boutique safari | | | | What can I see? |
| hotel offers luxurious surroundings with | | | | Safari holidays are designed to let you |
| an outstanding backdrop. | | | | see big game and other wildlife in its |
| Where is it? | | | | natural habitat. There is nothing more |
| Many safari holidays are based in South | | | | astounding than being in the same |
| Africa and Kenya. South Africa is one of | | | | environment as animals you�ve only |
| the largest African countries, located | | | | ever seen in a zoo or on the television. |
| at the bottom of the continent, whilst | | | | The plains of Africa are home to a huge |
| Kenya is further north on the east coast | | | | number of species, but most people want |
| of Africa. | | | | to see elephants, giraffes, big cats, |
| Where can I stay? | | | | zebras, hippos and birds. Whatever your |
| The beauty of staying at a boutique | | | | particular interest, the guides arranged |
| hotel when you�re on safari is that it | | | | by boutique hotels can tailor your trip |
| offers you the comfort and luxury you | | | | to give you the best chance of seeing |
| would expect from a city hotel, whilst | | | | it. In addition to the animals, don�t |
| also allowing you to experience the | | | | forget to pay close attention to the |
| unique landscape. The Makanyane Safari | | | | landscape itself. The wide plains, lakes |
| Lodge in South Africa is set within a | | | | and volcanic formations all make for |
| huge game reserve and features just | | | | stunning photographs and unforgettable |
| eight suites, whose design includes | | | | memories � and the perfect backdrop |
| indoor and outdoor showers and glass | | | | for some stunning sunrises and sunsets. |
| walls so that your view of the park is | | | | How do I get around? |
| undisturbed. Wide folding doors allow | | | | Once you�ve arrived at the airport, |
| you to let the outside in and the hotel | | | | you will need to drive or take a |
| organises safari drives and game walks | | | | connecting flight to the game reserve. |
| so that you can see everything you came | | | | This can be organised for you by your |
| for. In Kenya, Dodo�s Tower is a | | | | hotel, who may also be able to arrange |
| luxury boutique way to see big and small | | | | your safari tours. These will either be |
| game up close. It�s expensive, but | | | | in 4x4 jeeps, or special minibuses. You |
| worth every penny, as a private airstrip | | | | can also take safari walks with a |
| allows you to go wherever you want to, | | | | trained guide, charter an aircraft or |
| the excellent cuisine can be served as | | | | take a hot air balloon ride. |
| you watch the sun go down from your | | | | |