Mozambique
Azura, Benguerra Island. both the build and maintenance of this property.
How To Get T_here
Currently closed for refurbishment until July T_he resort train and use local islanders rather
Azura, Benguerra Island, prices start at US$575
2009, this resort will reopen bigger and better than use outside contractors, using minimal
per room per night, for further information, visit
than ever this summer. Labelled as an equipment and wood from sustainable resources
Small Luxury Hotels of the World at
‘eco-boutique retreat’, Azura is situated on the to build the property. T_he furnishings are all
www.slh.com/azura. Please note, the resort is
white sandy beaches of Benguerra Island, which handmade from the local community, showers
closed until June 09.
is fast becoming the hippest beach destination in are all solar powered, and they also use
Africa. T_here are a handful of design-conscious eco-detergents and have their own recycling
hangouts blooming in this part of the world, but plant. Azura has a ‘Rainbow Fund’ which
Azura stands out for its modern thatched roofed supports social and environmental projects.
South Africa
villas, each with plunge pools, and its menus Take a dhow cruise
filled with local delicacies. T_he Presidential Suite Sail along the pretty shores of Pansy Island on a
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, Kruger
is the cream of the crop, with your own infinity traditional dhow boat, used by local fisherman
One of Sir Richard Branson’s private properties,
pool, gorgeous daybeds and a host at your beck and environmentally friendly.
it doesn’t get any more luxurious than this. T_he
and call. Scuba diving
lodge, set in the heart of Sabi Sands which
Price start from £400 per room per night, Explore the incredible reefs, filled with sea
borders Kruger National Park in the Mpuma-
including all meals, local beer and wine and a 15 turtles, dolphins and eagle rays. During certain
langa Province, is a perfect location for spotting
minute massage on arrival. times of the year you may be able to dive with
the ‘big five’. Ulusaba is split into two camps,
whale sharks.
Rock Lodge and Safari Lodge. Safari Lodge is
Green Credentials Beach picnic
set in the bush, so guests are close to the wildlife,
Gabriel, the owner of this retreat, has made a Watch the sun go down with a picnic and a
with walkways connecting each lodge, the best
concerted effort to maintain ‘carbon neutral’ with bottle of local wine.
lodges being River Four and River Two, which
have private plunge pools.
Rock lodge is perched on the hill where guests
have panoramic views for miles. Both lodges
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kers
have a spa offering luxurious treatments, a wine
cellar for tasting and game drives are arranged
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kpa
twice daily. Rates start from £300 per person per
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night, and include breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea,
evening meal, and game drives. For more
uxur
information, visit
www.ulusabalodge.co.za.
tesy of L
Green Credentials
Ulusaba uses mainly fresh local produce in
preparing most meals, helping to reduce the
es cour
carbon emissions. T_he lodges use minimal power,
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