{"id":6174,"date":"2023-11-28T14:45:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T03:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=6174"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:37:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T23:37:19","slug":"africas-most-luxurious-safari-lodges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/africas-most-luxurious-safari-lodges\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild & Wonderful: Africa\u2019s Most Luxurious Safari Lodges\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Treetop canopies, open plains and majestic wildlife are the foundations of Africa\u2019s ultra-luxurious lodges, offering unforgettable safari-style adventures.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being at one with the wild no longer means having to compromise on luxury, with the likes of One&Only offering exquisite stays in the heart of the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spanning savannahs, national parks, wetlands and UNESCO-listed sanctuaries, these opulent lodges ground themselves in sensational wildernesses while offering pristine beauty, wellness activities and extraordinary animal encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to discover Africa’s most luxurious safari lodge experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

One&Only Gorilla\u2019s Nest<\/strong>  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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One&Only Gorilla\u2019s Nest. Source: Supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Succumb to the call of the wild at the prestigious One&Only Gorilla\u2019s Nest<\/a> retreat, home to luxury lodges in Rwanda\u2019s Volcanoes National Park. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime, personal encounter with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat with an immersive experience hiking the bamboo forest, organised by the retreat. Find inner peace at the serene spa, which showcases a rich wellness program and features traditional African remedies.  The Forest Treehouse rooms offer the best forest views in front of crackling fireplaces, while the suites bring the outdoors in with spacious decks and floor-to-ceiling bifold doors. Dining at the lodge draws upon the colours, scents and textures of the land. The Nest restaurant serves seasonal plates with wilderness views, while the refurbished Jack Hanna Cottage offers charming heritage features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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