1. Luxury, naturally

    Sanctuary Retreats is pleased to announce the addition of two new Tanzanian properties to our boutique luxury collection of 13 safari camps and lodges in Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, as well as seven expedition ships in China, Egypt and the Galapagos Islands.

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    Luxury Lodges & Camps

    Our award-winning lodges and camps are set in some of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of Africa. Combine these luxurious, individual properties with the expertise of our guides - this is an unforgettable way to experience a safari holiday.

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    Boutique Cruises

    Onboard a Sanctuary cruise, there is everything you need for the ultimate luxury holiday. Outside, there is a whole new world to be discovered. Five of our cruises explore epic rivers - the Yangzi in China and the Nile in Egypt - while our other two journey through the amazing volcanic archipelago that is the Galapagos Islands.

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Simple pleasures

  1. Trek with Gorillas

    Home to half the world's remaining population of mountain gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda offers adventurous travellers the chance of once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters.

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    Trek with Gorillas

    Volcanoes, jagged valleys, waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain ranges - welcome to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to eleven kinds of primate including 350 mountain gorillas.

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    Trek with Gorillas

    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is renowned for its population of mountain gorillas and moreover the incredible privilege of being able to track them on a Uganda holiday.

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Delight the senses

  1. River Cruises

    Experience the romance of drifting down a river, past intriguing villages and ancient monuments; or sailing through timeless, epic landscapes. A river cruise with Sanctuary Retreats is a remarkable journey through history.

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    Discover Sanctuary Cruises

    One of National Geographic Traveler’s “50 Tours of a Lifetime". Decorated in a modern, comfortable lounge style and providing gourmet cuisine and superb sightseeing experiences with the country’s most experienced Egyptologists, this is a taste of genuine 5-star luxury on a timeless river.

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    Cruise The Yangzi

    The immense Yangzi is the third longest river in the world. We offer a Yangzi cruise like no other with an exploration of the towering peaks and remote villages of the Three Gorges.

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Meet our experts

  1. Walk With Elephants

    Always dreamed of getting up close to these gentle giants? Now you can with our unique elephant interaction in partnership with the Living with Elephants Foundation in Botswana's Okavango Delta.

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    Walk With Elephants

    See the Okavango Delta through the eyes of an elephant - a truly uplifting experience that makes a lasting impression on all who share their time with our beloved trio of elephants: Jabu, Morula and Thembi.

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    Walk With Elephants

    Exclusive to guests at Sanctuary Stanley's and Baines' Camps, we invite you to explore Africa with us from an elephant's perspective, walking in the gigantic and silent footsteps of nature's great masterpiece.

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