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Experience the Ultimate in Safari Luxury: The Réserve-Collection Safari Camps by Great Plains Conservation

At Great Plains Conservation, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled safari experiences that combine luxury, sustainability, and a deep connection to Africa’s wild landscapes. Our Réserve-Collection safari camps represent the pinnacle of this commitment, offering an exclusive and immersive adventure that redefines the traditional safari.

Today, Luxury is today defined as the combination of two elements: Time and Space.

Our Réserve-Collection safari camps are ideally suited to offering guests both of these elements, ensuring a high degree of personalised and curated experiences while on safari.

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What is a Réserve-Collection Safari Camp?

A Great Plains Conservation Réserve-Collection safari camp epitomises luxury and exclusivity within some of Africa’s most pristine, wildlife-filled natural areas. Dereck and Beverly Joubert meticulously designed these camps to provide an intimate, personalised, and immersive experience, ensuring that guests enjoy the highest standards of comfort and service while surrounded by Africa’s breathtaking beauty.

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Each of our Réserve-Collection safari camps is strategically located in some of the most pristine and remote areas of Kenya, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. These locations are carefully chosen to offer unrivalled wildlife viewing opportunities and maintain a low environmental footprint, preserving the region’s natural beauty and biodiversity. Each suite is carefully designed and orientated to ensure the ultimate in guest enjoyment and experience. Those guests who seek the ultimate in privacy and safari experiences should consider staying at our exclusive 2-bedroomed Suites, which often include the services of their own private butler, chef, guides and safari vehicle.

Each of our Réserve-Collection safari camps is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux. Great Plains Conservation is currently the only company in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Kenya whose camps are members of this prestigious hospitality organisation.

The Ultimate Safari Experience

Staying at a Réserve-Collection safari camp means indulging in extraordinary exclusivity. Guests can expect spacious, elegantly designed tented suites raised on private decking that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Each suite features plush furnishings, en-suite bathrooms, private verandas and often private swimming pools that offer stunning views of the landscape.

Gourmet dining is a hallmark of the Réserve-Collection experience. Our executive-level chefs craft exquisite meals using the finest local ingredients, often complemented by a selection of premium wines. Whether enjoying a bush breakfast, a picnic lunch, or a candlelit dinner under the stars, every meal is an opportunity to savour the flavours of Africa.

Personalised and Exclusive Activities

The experience at our Réserve-Collection safari camps is characterised by personalised service and exclusive activities tailored to each guest’s preferences. Open vehicle safari drives seat a maximum of 4 guests sharing, with private hire possible; guided bush walks, exploring waterways by boat, canoe or poled mokoro, and cultural excursions provide unique insights into the wildlife and local communities. With our expert guides leading the way, guests can witness the majesty of Africa’s iconic species, from the smallest creatures to elephants and lions to rare and endangered animals.

Our camps offer a range of wellness amenities, including spa treatments, for those seeking relaxation. Most suites also offer guests their own private plunge pools, ensuring a balanced and rejuvenating stay.

Professional camera bodies, including a selection of lenses, are available in each suite for guests to enjoy on a complimentary basis. At the end of their stay, all the images and videos taken are downloaded at no cost for guests to take home. Professional, high-quality binoculars, light weights, and yoga mats are also available in each suite for the guests to enjoy while they are with us.

Why Choose Réserve-Collection Safari Camps?

Our Réserve-Collection safari camps are the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity, offering a truly unique and memorable experience. They provide the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and conservation, ensuring that every aspect of the stay is exceptional.

By choosing to safari at our Great Plains Conservation Réserve-Collection safari camps, guests also contribute to our conservation efforts. The revenue generated from these exclusive experiences is reinvested into protecting and preserving Africa’s precious ecosystems and wildlife.

These exceptional safari camps offer the ultimate safari experience, combining unparalleled luxury, personalised service, and a profound connection to the natural world. They are ideal for discerning travellers seeking an extraordinary African adventure that supports vital conservation efforts.

Alternatively, The Great Plains Conservation Explorer-Collection safari camps are all about adventure. The spacious tents offer guests ensuite indoor showers, campaign-styled writing decks, and outdoor verandahs. These safari camps offer guests immersive, adventurous experiences in more rustic yet comfortable settings, allowing guests to engage deeply with the environment and experience the thrill of the wild.

Regardless of which style guests choose, both collections deliver similar experiences regarding cuisine and beverages, open wildlife viewing vehicles, professional guide qualifications, and traversing areas, with each stay contributing directly to preserving Africa’s wild places and supporting local communities through sustainable tourism.

Our Réserve-Collection Safari Camps

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