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Arenal Observatory Lodge

Arenal Volcano

48 Rooms

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From $50 per person/night

If you're going to Costa Rica to experience its rainforest, volcanoes, and nature and the Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa gives you unparalleled access to this extraordinary ecosystem. There are 870 acres on the property to explore, including 270 acres of natural primary rainforest with rivers and waterfalls, 400 acres of reforested land and tropical gardens, and 200 acres of pastureland. The gardens and landscaping are extravagantly designed with colourful flowering plants, shrubs, and trees chosen to attract wildlife, such as jewel-toned hummingbirds, brilliant butterflies, and exotic birds.

Casa Luna Hotel

Arenal Volcano

From $80 per person/night

With a welcoming blend of simplicity and comfort, you are sure to feel right at home in this hotel. Transport yourself to another time and place, where rustic-colonial architecture is set against the backdrop of stunning landscapes. The on-site restaurant offers guests a delectable combination of Costa Rican and International dishes that celebrates local produce and fresh flavours. The hotel gardens showcase a tropical paradise and just beyond, you'll glimpse the majestic Arenal Volcano. Venture to the town of La Fortuna, just 3 km away, or go exploring at the magnificent natural wonder of La Fortuna Waterfall. You'll love the attention to detail and the warmth of the hospitality during your stay.

Arenal Manoa

Arenal Volcano

From $90 per person/night

Arenal Resort Hotel & Hot Springs offers much more than the traditional lodging experience. Their extensive property includes a working traditional dairy farm, a great activity for kids and adults alike. They set out to engage their guests in a wonderful setting of wellbeing and rest, surrounded by natural beauty and a sustainable environment, guaranteeing unforgettable experiences.

Amor Arenal

Arenal Volcano

From $380 per person/night

Amor Arenal is a gateway to Costa Rica's authentic heart. It showcases an independent brand of luxury that dances with nature and plays homage to its namesake emotion. Open architecture, an unwavering commitment to preservation, a world-class spa, and authentic gastronomy will charm couples, friends, and families with heartwarming experiences.

Lomas del Volcán Hotel

Arenal Volcano

From $190 per person/night

In Lomas del Volcán you can enjoy nature, while resting in one of our bungalows. All our rooms have two balconies with excellent views. Here you will find our Hojarasca Restaurant, La Arboleda Bar & Lounge, pool and jacuzzi area and our Los Congos trail exclusively for our guests. In addition, the hotel locations is ideal to move to the different attractions that surround the Arenal Volcano.

The Springs Resort & Spa

Arenal Volcano

From $470 per person/night

The Springs Resort & Spa offers guests a comfortable stay with spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano, access to natural hot springs, five unique dining experiences, and an impressive full-service Spa. Families are sure to enjoy the water slide, signature putt-putt course, kids’ game room and the on-site Club Rio Adventure Center, offering river tubing, kayaking, horseback riding, rock climbing and an amazing Animal Sanctuary.

La Fortuna Suites

Arenal Volcano

From $30 per person/night

Everything about La Fortuna Suites is perfect for the traveler who wishes to be close to town, wants good dining and entertainment options and appreciates a quiet setting with comfort and a dash of luxury. They bridge the gap between the many budget-conscious hostels and the more expensive resorts in the area.

Nayara Springs

Arenal Volcano

From $440 per person/night

Nayara Springs are proud of their natural and cultural richness, and committed to providing you with an intimate experience in a stunning setting. The promise of an authentic, warm, and memorable service awaits as they share their rainforest with you and help you find your 'Pura Vida'.

Lavas Tacotal

Arenal Volcano

From $90 per person/night

Has one of the most privileged views of the magnificent Arenal Volcano. Its conical surprise makes this one of the most important attractions in Costa Rica. In the Fortuna of San Carlos you can walk along solidified lava trails, travel through lush forests and enjoy adventure and relaxation excursions for the whole family.

Tabacon Hotel & Resort

Arenal Volcano

From $150 per person/night

In late 1997, Tabacon was inaugurated with 42 comfortable guest rooms. This marked the official beginning of Arenal as an international destination. Today the resort embraces 900 acres of lush tropical reserve, home to Costa Rica’s largest network of naturally flowing hot springs with a world-class hospitality experience. Over the years, Tabacon has been recognised by respected publications focused on luxury hospitality and experiential travel.

Hotel Magic Mountain

Arenal Volcano

From $150 per person/night

Hotel Magic Mountain's privileged location provides visitors with a panoramic view of the colossal Arenal Volcano. Guests are invited to be surrounded by an exotic tropical area, exuberant nature and magnificent landscape. This property has luxurious hospitality and incomparable quality service. Guests can also enjoy being very close to shopping centers, souvenirs and other points of interest, as well as hot springs.

Tilajari Eco Resort

Arenal Volcano

From $120 per person/night

Tilajari Eco Resort & Retreat Center offers guests an unforgettable experience in the Arenal Volcano region of Costa Rica, where landscape and wildlife combine in an enchanting natural sanctuary. Surrounded by the banks of the San Carlos River, Tilajari Eco Resort is an escape into the serene and tranquil beauty of Costa Rica’s northern lowlands. Golden sunlight falls across the landscape, creating a relaxed atmosphere that pairs perfectly with lazy days spent with friends or loved ones.

Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise Luxor

Luxor

From $490 per person/night

The newest ship of the Sonesta Nile fleet is the Sonesta St. George I Nile Cruise, with 47 deluxe cabins and 10 suites. Noted as one of the most elegant ships on the Nile, the St. George offers a full-service spa and fitness center, restaurant, bars, nightly entertainment and guided excursions.

Azhar Dahabiya

Luxor

From $1.5K per person/night

Experience Egypt’s timeless beauty through a luxurious journey along the Nile.

Designed for guests seeking comfort and authenticity, Azhar Dahabiya features beautifully appointed cabins, a spacious sundeck, and an expert Egyptologist on board. Travelers will explore the iconic wonders of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, along with lesser-known islands and riverside villages inaccessible to big ships. The experience includes guided tours, gourmet meals, cultural encounters, and flexible sightseeing options.

M/S Nile Premium Cruise

Luxor

From $40 per person/night

MS Nile Premium offers a refined and comfortable way to experience the Nile. Its spacious cabins are thoughtfully designed with modern amenities, panoramic windows, and well-appointed en-suite bathrooms. From the sun deck and pool to the inviting dining and lounge areas, every detail onboard is crafted to make your journey relaxing, stylish, and memorable.

Radamis II Nile Cruise

Luxor

75 Rooms

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From $150 per person/night

Be treated like a king aboard ship! This small cruise ship welcomes you to explore the wonders of the Nile, retracing the history of Egypt's ancient civilisation. With a colourful lounge, delightful restaurant, swimming pool, gym, and spacious deck, you are invited to enjoy a holiday like none other. The cabins are all well-equipped with generous windows that promise splendid views. Cruises vary in duration from 3 to 4 nights and depart from Luxor.

Akagera Safari Camp

Akagera

From $960 per person/night

The group has four unique properties around Rwanda. Each property in the group comes with its own unique style based on its location.The location of each of our properties has been carefully selected to not only ensure the safety and comfort of our guests, but also to ensure that the surrounding environment is not disturbed or destroyed.

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Akagera

60 Rooms

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From $250 per person/night

Akagera Game Lodge stands on a hill at the southern tip of the Akagera National Park elevated above the Savannah with panoramic views of Lake Ihema, and the smaller Lake Shikani. With 60 rooms, a restaurant and bar - Akagera Game Lodge is the perfect home base while exploring the conservation treasures or simply relaxing. Akagera National Park is in the northeast of Rwanda and is central Africa’s largest protected wetland. Situated along the border with Tanzania, this 112,000-hectare reserve is the only Big Five sanctuary, and the last remaining refuge for Savannah-adapted species in Rwanda.

Karenge Bush Camp

Akagera

From $90 per person/night

Canvas comfort with a conscience on Rwanda's endless Kilala Plain.

The name says it all, really - 'small footprint' in Kinyarwanda, which rather neatly sums up this camp's entire philosophy. With just seven canvas tents for a maximum of 16 guests, Karenge achieves that increasingly rare thing: genuine intimacy in the wilderness without sacrificing comfort. Perched on the edge of the vast Kilala Plain with the Muhororo Hills providing a dramatic backdrop, it's the sort of place where you can actually hear yourself think - assuming the resident wildlife gives you a moment's peace. The camp's commitment to solar power and minimal environmental impact means you're experiencing the bush much as it was intended, with just enough modern comfort to keep things civilised. Karenge is closed in April each year due to rainfall-related inaccessibility.

Wilderness Magashi Peninsula

Akagera

4 Rooms

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From $1.2K per person/night

A conservation-forward, intimate lodge with a peninsula all to itself & stellar lake views

In recent years, Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only sanctuary for savannah species, has become a formidable force for conservation in central Africa. Situated on a secluded peninsula within a private concession of the park, Magashi Peninsula offers its guests a chance to fully immerse themselves in the wilderness whilst also actively working to protect it. The lodge was built to have the lightest footprint possible and it’s entirely solar-powered with a team that hail from the neighbouring communities. Looking out across the cerulean waters of Lake Rwanyakazinga and the Mutumba Mountains to the west, this intimate safari lodge is the perfect place for an adventure...

The River Station

Queen Elizabeth

11 Rooms

Set on a bluff above the Kazinga Channel, The River Station is the place to be in the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve. Guests hardly need to leave the lodge to have excellent wildlife-viewing (elephants parade past the breakfast table), but they must to experience the wonders of the Kyambura Game Reserve. The River Station features 11 beautifully appointed rooms with ensuite bathrooms and private plunge pools, offering guests exceptional comfort in the heart of the wilderness. Set in a newly designated low impact zone of the reserve, the privacy that this brings is exceptional, and the impact of human presence is minimal. The only other camp in this entire area is our very own sister property, Honey Bear. With in-house resident guides, guests can track chimpanzees in the dramatic Kyambura Gorge and watch elephants swim across the channel. The River Station offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in one of Uganda’s most scenic wildlife areas.

Ishasha Jungle Lodge

Queen Elizabeth

5 Rooms

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From $90 per person/night

Home of tree climbing lions.

Located just 2 km from Katokye Gate of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha Sector, Ishasha Jungle Lodge offers the perfect blend of comfort and wilderness. Nestled along the Ntungwe River, the lodge sits in a unique ecosystem of savannah and riparian forest, where elephants wander by and lions are often seen resting in the branches of giant fig trees.

Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge

Queen Elizabeth

12 Rooms

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From $110 per person/night

Where hippos graze outside your tent and dinner comes with a side of hyena soundtrack.

Picture this: you're sipping sundowners as elephants amble past camp and hippos grunt their evening chorus from the Kazinga Channel below. Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge delivers exactly what it promises – an authentic bush experience without the eye-watering price tag. Bordering Queen Elizabeth National Park's northern reaches, this ecological gem consists of raised canvas bandas that blend seamlessly into the indigenous bush. With wildlife literally wandering through camp (torch-wielding escorts after dark are standard procedure), four-course dinners under paraffin lamps, and those famous tree-climbing lions just a game drive away, this is safari camping done properly – honest, unpretentious, and wonderfully wild.

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth

From $260 per person/night

Buffalo Safari Lodge is located near the magical Kazinga channel, 1km off Kasese-Mbarara road. Queen Elizabeth Park, Uganda. The resort lies in 25 private acres of wilderness, a serene environment full of spectacular flora and fauna – elephant, buffalo, hippo, warthog, and many bird species, all at the glance of an eye.

Navila Liveaboard

Komodo

Experience the elegance of Navila Liveaboard, a phinisi boat sailing through Komodo National Park. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern comforts, Navila offers luxury and adventure as you explore stunning landscapes, vibrant marine life, and Komodo dragons. Whether you're a diver, nature lover, or seeking relaxation, Navila Liveaboard promises an exceptional journey, harmonizing humans and the sea.