Overview

With great care for details and outstanding services, this luxury private lodge offers the perfect environment for a relaxing stay, whilst still keeping active.

Guests can get together in the main lodge which offers stunning views of the dam and amazing wildlife scenes. A large pool is surrounded by sun loungers for sunbathing or reading.

The lodge’s living area is spacious and beautifully designed boasting cosy sofas close to a fireplace and a lovely mix of neutral tones and bright golden touches.

The nearby bar is ideal for a casual drink with friends and the dining area with its authentic African style is a great choice for an elegant dinner.

The loft can serve as a quiet reading area or lounge to enjoy TV or a movie and there is also a photography room with canvas printer so guests can take home a personalised souvenir from their safari.

There are eight luxury suites, each of them having stunning views, a relaxing seating area with fireplace, beautiful bathrooms, and a private deck. They each boast a fully-stocked mini-bar, a Nespresso coffee machine, satellite TV, air conditioning, and heating.

Five Luxury Suites can be set up as either twins or doubles, for flexibility. Two Luxury Pool Suites enjoy a slightly more secluded location, perfect for honeymooners; they feature four-poster beds and a wonderful private plunge pools on the deck. The Marula Suite is the newest addition and is a private, two bedroom suite set away from the main reserve, making it ideal for couples or families. Each bedroom features a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom and the suite boasts a private deck with a swimming pool.

With individual suites, Timbavati Lodge suits a range of group configurations making it perfect for everyone from honeymooners and couples to families, a bunch of friends, or a corporate group.

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The exclusive Thanda Island is one of the world’s most private and luxurious getaway locations. An 8-hectare marine reserve offers infinite opportunities for exploring nature, along with relaxation and entertainment.

The island took 10 years to develop with the owners focusing on eco-friendly processes to keep the natural environment as unspoilt as possible. The accommodation is comprised of a five-bedroom villa along with two rustic, two-bedroom Tanzanian surrounded by lush vegetation, white sand beaches and clear, blue waters teeming with vibrant coral and tropical marine life.

On the island, guests can enjoy a host of outdoor activities. There is a stunning, glass-rimmed infinity swimming pool with Jacuzzi, a floodlit tennis court, a yoga, and table tennis and beach volleyball sets. By the beach is a boat house filled with water sports equipment from boogie boards and kayaks to jet skis and paddle boats. The surrounding waters are also perfect for snorkeling and diving, and fishing, and guests have their own private boatman for guided excursions.

Whether looking for a quiet space to enjoy a morning coffee or to socialize with friends and family, there’s a host of outdoor lounge and relaxation areas to enjoy. Days can be spent wiling away the hours on sun beds by the pool, relaxing on the terrace lounge, or enjoying a refreshing cocktail by the beach bar. During the evening, meals can be enjoyed al fresco on the terraces or beach, or even in a cosy Arabian Bedouin tent before everyone gathers around a crackling beach bonfire to catch up on events of the day.

The main villa boasts a spacious and bright open-plan living and dining area featuring a large ocean aquarium filled with tropical fish and coral, along with a Steinway grand piano, an impressive wine collection, and a cigar humidor. For quieter moments, the well-stocked library is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a holiday read. There are five king-size bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with indoor showers and outdoor baths, along with direct beach access. Extra beds for children can be set up in these rooms.

The beach house villa features five king-size bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with indoor showers and outdoor baths, along with direct beach access. Extra beds for children can be set up in these rooms.

On the other side of the island are the two  with one king-sized bedroom and one twin room each, all with sitting areas and en-suite bathrooms. Featuring locally-made furniture and soft furnishings from Mafia Island, the bandas provide a romantic hideaway for guests who wish to explore a more traditional way of living.

Thanda Island is a picture-perfect beach getaway location offering discreet yet attentive service from staff, combined with an unbeatable range of facilities and activities to keep all ages entertained. In this peaceful oasis, guests can enjoy the freedom of a completely private escape.

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Royal Island is a place like no other, found in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Sail away and come to be part of the thriving nature on this pristine island in the Seychelles archipelago. Enjoy the ultimate seclusion in this ecological haven and indulge the highest level of luxury. Royal is a jewel island, considered to be one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable important private islands on the planet.

This paradisiacal island is home to thousands of nesting seabirds each year. Giant tortoises, hawksbill turtles, wedge-tailed shearwaters, and other species are part of Royal’s rich flora and fauna biodiversity.

Discerning guests will be in awe as they experience the natural surroundings while being spoilt in the finest luxury. To provide the highest level of intimacy and seclusion, Royal Island has four luxury villas designed in a sumptuous French colonial style, and one grand presidential villa, all set in the midst of the luxuriant vegetation and only 30 metres away from the beach.

All villas face the ocean and overlook the white sandy beach, each offering its own swimming pool and outdoor showers to be in harmony with nature. Guests will have magical moments from the comfort of their extensive bedrooms while admiring the ocean with its stunning sunsets and sunrises.

Before retreating to the privacy of their own bedrooms, all guests can gather at the Pavilion, which is the island’s central point for socializing. Everyone can find an ideal entertainment activity, from relaxing with a book in the private library, to refreshing in the pool, enjoying a cocktail at the bar, or trying out a mouth-watering local dish in the open-air dining area.

The presidential villa features two master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a study area, spa, gym, and a private outdoor bar. To cater to all guests’ needs, this main villa offers a full-time butler and onsite accommodation for the private au pair or chamber lady.

Each of the four luxury villas oozes a romantic ambiance and retains the distinctive French colonial design of the Seychelles’ past. There are exquisite sights of the mesmerizing ocean and lush surroundings, all to be enjoyed from this luxury holiday home, which is just steps away from the sea shore. Each villa features one master suite with an en suite bathroom, twin vanities, Jacuzzi baths, and a charming veranda.

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Villa Hita is a spacious luxury property spreading out over one hectare of manicured lawns and it offers splendid views of the surrounding landscape. Guests staying at Villa Hita can admire the fantastic views of the garden and the Atlas Mountains from every room. Moreover, it has a convenient location, being situated only 20 minutes from the centre of Marrakesh and 15 minutes’ drive from Menara airport.

This is the ideal setting for all nature lovers who will be astonished by the colours and flower scents, from jasmine, bougainvillea, and olive trees to the palms of the charming garden with 10000 square metres of beautiful lawns.

The design of the property perfectly blends the Moroccan style with modern amenities.

The property can accommodate up to 12 guests in five en-suite bedrooms overlooking the beautiful garden. The central lounge is highlighted by a large dining area and a charming fireplace.

The daily breakfast with fresh warm bread provided by the villa is a delightful way to start the day, which can also be served outside on the terrace to make the most of the beautiful sunny weather.

The staff is on hand to cater to all guests’ requests, such as arranging a romantic dinner on the rooftop or an Al-fresco dinner sitting on the comfortable cushions directly on the lawn. This is the ideal spot to relax with family and friends outside on the sunbeds close to the long swimming pool or guests who prefer to retreat indoors can watch movies in the TV room.

Villa Hita is more than a relaxing retreat. Guests can enjoy different activities during their stay, like quad biking in the desert, cycling at the foot hills of the Atlas, horse riding, having fun at the water park or playing golf at one of the most beautiful courses in Marrakesh.

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Positioned close enough to Marrakech to enjoy the city but far enough away from the noise, Villa Omayma combines traditional Moroccan materials with stylish design and luxury.

The property, an oasis of calm and serenity and surrounded by a beautiful garden, offers breath-taking views of the snow-covered mountains of Atlas and the desert dunes of Agafay. The 25-metre heated swimming pool, eucalyptus-scented hammam, pool house where massages can be enjoyed and the hammock make this villa the perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday.

Blending modern furniture with traditional décor, Omayma exudes a warm ambience. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and garden with an outdoor canopy bed for relaxing on summer afternoons, and a terrace to admire the surrounding area. If you want to star-gaze on warm nights, there is also a moon bed on the terrace. The garden room has a bath with hot and cold water to either cool off during the day or take a midnight bath. In each little lodge, the sunken bathtub is close to the fireplace allowing for an intimate, warm bath.

A continental breakfast is provided every morning. Guests can also request a Moroccan meal and sample it in the dining room. Villa Omayma can accommodate large groups and is suitable for weddings and other exceptional events. Guests can plan their excursions on site. Activities available nearby include trekking, camel riding, quad biking, golf and horse riding. From Omayma, guests have easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. Also, within easy reach are Farnatchis Musée de Marrakech, and Ali ben Youssef Medersa.

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Designed by renowned French artist Jean-François Fourtou, the sculpture park and villa interiors feature large-scale architectural constructions along with life-size animal sculptures. Visitors will delight in orangutans swinging through the living room, tortoises clinging to ceilings, and giraffes peering around doorways.

The spacious grounds boast a large swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers, an outdoor sitting area, and shady day beds, perfect for relaxing with a good book or enjoying a poolside cocktail. There are various courtyards and terraces throughout, offering an array of spaces to socialize with family and friends, along with an olive hedge maze, swing set and ping pong table to keep younger guests entertained.

Fitness enthusiasts can make use of the private running track, tennis court, and yoga and Tai-Chi areas, along with the fully-equipped gym. Post-workout, the traditional hammam and spa treatment rooms provide the perfect spaces to relax weary muscles.

Gourmet meals of authentic Moroccan and international cuisine are created using organic, fresh produce from the property’s gardens and the talented chefs cater to a range of dietary requirements. Guests can delight in an enchanting meal under the Tree of 1000 candles, enjoy an elegant dinner party in the cosy Caidal tent, experience a starlit meal on the Astronomic Terrace, or embrace their inner child with a feast in the Giant’s House.

Indoors, there is a spacious and bright living room with comfortable lounges surrounding a fireplace, and watched over by playful, hanging orangutans. The adjoining dining room – home to a friendly giraffe – is perfect for relaxed and informal meals. To keep everyone entertained indoors, there is a library with an extensive book collection along with a large satellite TV, and a cinema room with a wide range of DVDs to enjoy.

There are six suites, one junior suite and two bedrooms comfortably sleeping up to 17 guests (though the property can accommodate 20 total), all featuring unique and creative designs – guests will be hard-pressed to choose their favourite! All bedrooms and suites have en-suite facilities with monsoon showers, some with the added luxury of spacious plunge baths, whilst the Giraffe Suite boasts a freestanding outdoor bath.