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