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Rubondo Island: Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria

May 20, 2024 James Wilson Safari Destinations
Rubondo Island: Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria's Hidden Gem

Rubondo Island National Park offers a unique luxury escape on Africa's largest lake, with pristine forests and introduced chimpanzee populations.

Exclusive Rubondo Experience

Our Rubondo package features:

  • Private boat transfers across Lake Victoria
  • Luxury lakeside bandas with private decks
  • Chimpanzee trekking in pristine forest
  • Sport fishing for Nile perch (catch & release)
  • Canoeing through papyrus channels
  • Bird watching for over 400 species
  • Private beach dinners on secluded shores

Unique Wildlife

Rubondo is home to introduced chimpanzees, rare sitatunga antelope, and some of the largest Nile perch in the world, making it a true angler's paradise.

Private Safari Villas: Your Home in the Wilderness

April 20, 2024 Emma Roberts Safari Destinations
Private Safari Villas: Your Home in the Wilderness

Your Private African Home

For the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity, our private safari villas offer a home away from home in the heart of the wilderness.

Villa Features

Our luxury villas include:

  • Multiple bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
  • Private infinity pools with bush views
  • Personal chef and butler service
  • Private safari vehicle and guide
  • Outdoor dining and lounging areas
  • Fully equipped kitchens and bars
  • Indoor and outdoor showers

Locations

Choose from villas in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Highlands, or private concessions throughout Tanzania. Perfect for families or small groups seeking ultimate privacy.

Luxury Hot Air Balloon Safaris Over the Serengeti

April 15, 2024 Luxus in Africa Team Safari Destinations
Luxury Hot Air Balloon Safaris Over the Serengeti

The Ultimate Safari Experience

A hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti offers a perspective few get to experience. Drift silently over the plains as the sun rises over the African savannah.

The Experience

Our luxury balloon safaris include:

  • Pre-dawn pickup from your lodge
  • Champagne breakfast before launch
  • 1-hour silent flight over the plains
  • Expert pilot commentary
  • Champagne bush breakfast after landing
  • Flight certificate and souvenir photos
  • Private vehicle transfers

Best Time

Balloon safaris operate year-round, but the dry season (June to October) offers the clearest skies and best wildlife viewing from above.

Gombe Stream National Park: Jane Goodall's Chimpanzees

March 20, 2024 Dr. Jane Goodall Partnership Safari Destinations
Gombe Stream National Park: Jane Goodall's Chimpanzees

A Living Laboratory

Gombe Stream National Park, made famous by Dr. Jane Goodall's pioneering research, offers an intimate chimpanzee trekking experience in a stunning lakeshore setting.

Luxury Gombe Experience

Our Gombe package includes:

  • Private chimpanzee trekking with expert guides
  • Luxury lakeside tented accommodations
  • Visit to the research center and museum
  • Snorkeling in Lake Tanganyika
  • Guided forest walks to see other primates
  • Sundowner cruises on the lake

Primate Encounters

Observe habituated chimpanzee communities in their natural habitat. Gombe is also home to beach forests, waterfalls, and over 200 bird species.

Mahale Mountains: Chimpanzee Trekking Luxury

March 01, 2024 Dr. Jane Goodall Partnership Safari Destinations
Mahale Mountains: Chimpanzee Trekking Luxury

Remote Wilderness Luxury

Mahale Mountains National Park offers one of Africa's most exclusive wildlife experiences: chimpanzee trekking in pristine forests.

Exclusive Access

Our Mahale package includes:

  • Fly-in safari access to remote location
  • Luxury beachfront banda accommodations
  • Private chimpanzee trekking permits
  • Snorkeling in crystal clear lake waters
  • Sundowner cruises on Lake Tanganyika
  • Private guided forest walks

Primates in Paradise

Spend magical hours with habituated chimpanzee families in their natural habitat, then relax on pristine beaches. The park is home to over 1,000 chimpanzees across 3 habituated groups.

Ngorongoro Crater: Africa's Eden in Luxury Style

February 01, 2024 Michael Thompson Safari Destinations
Ngorongoro Crater: Africa's Eden in Luxury Style

The Eighth Wonder of the World

The Ngorongoro Crater offers unparalleled wildlife viewing in one of the most spectacular settings on earth. Experience it in ultimate luxury with Luxus in Africa.

Crater Rim Luxury

Our exclusive lodges on the crater rim offer:

  • Panoramic crater views from every room
  • Private terraces for sundowners
  • Personal wildlife spotting scopes
  • Luxury spa facilities with crater views
  • Gourmet cuisine featuring local flavors

Wildlife Encounters

Spot the Big Five in one morning, enjoy private picnic lunches in the crater floor, and capture stunning photographs with our professional photography guides. The crater is home to over 25,000 large animals including the rare black rhino.