The Sanctuary Guide to 2012
January – Dry season for gorilla tracking in Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uganda, is home to half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Where better to base yourself for gorilla tracking than Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, located within Bwindi itself. Due to its unique location, the luxury camp is frequently visited by the local gorilla family.
For more information, click here: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
February – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with sky beds & star baths
The five suites at Sanctuary Baines’ Camp all have private viewing decks where a private bath for two can be set up. Or why not roll out the four poster bed for a night under the stars, overlooking the shimmering waters of the Boro River?
For more information, click here: Sanctuary Baines' Camp
March – First waters start to flood the Okavango Delta in Botswana
The Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta, formed when the Okavango River floods the Kalahari Desert. March sees the first waters begin to push into the Delta area in which three of our camps are located, including Sanctuary Chief’s Camp.
For more information, click here: Sanctuary Chief's Camp
April – Celebrate Easter on the Yangzi in China
Carrying just 124 passengers, compared to the 300 plus accommodated on other cruise ships on the river, the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer offers the finest and most personalised service on the river. Our Easter cruises include special activities such as Easter Egg painting.
For more information, click here: Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer
May – Marvel at the Victoria Falls in full flow
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – and rightly so! The spray from the Victoria Falls typically rises to a height of over 400 metres, sometimes even twice as high, and is visible from up to 50 kilometres away - hence the local name for the falls and the surrounding national park - Mosi-Oa-Tunya, “the Smoke that Thunders”.
For more information, click here: Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
June – A walking safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa
The South Luangwa National Park is the birthplace of the walking safari. At Sanctuary Zebra Plains, you can explore the pristine and unspoilt wilderness with one of the country's most experienced guides while staying in luxurious classic under canvas style tents - this is the ultimate bush adventure by foot.
For more information, click here: Sanctuary Zebra Plains
July – See the Great Migration in the Masai Mara
The Wildebeest Migration is one of nature’s greatest shows. Millions of wildebeest and zebra journey between the Masai Mara and Serengeti ecosystems in search of greener pastures. From July to October, the Masai Mara is the stage for the migration – when grunting herds of wildebeest and zebra cross rivers between Tanzania and Kenya, closely attended by crocodile, lion and cheetah.
For more information, click here: Sanctuary Olonana
August – Improve photography skills in the Galapagos
August is a fantastic month to visit the Galapagos. Galapagos hawks court on Espanola and Santiago Islands, migrant shore birds begin to arrive, giant tortoises return to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island – and we’re hosting a special photography workshop cruise with an award-winning photographer on the MV Eclipse!
For more information, click here: Galapagos photo safari
September – Dry season for superb cheetah viewing in the Serengeti
With endless plains, the wildebeest migration and countless big cats – the Serengeti is undoubtedly an epic safari destination. Sanctuary Kusini is the only permanent tented camp in the southern Serengeti and is located directly in the path of the seasonal cheetah movement, making it an ideal place to spot cheetah year-round.
For more information, click here: Sanctuary Kusini
October – Experience the Abu Simbel Sun Festival in Egypt
Twice a year the inner sanctum of the temple at Abu Simbel is illuminated by the sun’s rays. It is believed the temple was designed in this way by Ramses II to celebrate his ascension to the throne (in February) and his birthday (in October). Experience this wondrous sight for yourself in October with a Nile cruise.
For more information, click here: Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
November – Prime bird-watching in Tanzania’s Tarangire
Tarangire in northern Tanzania is known for its baobab trees and large herds of elephants. In addition the park is also home to approximately 550 different types of birds including many rare species. Sanctuary Swala offers both walking and night drives – providing countless opportunities for bird spotting.
For more information, click here: Sanctuary Swala
December – Swap tradition for the exotic!
This year why not celebrate the festive season with a lunch with elephants in the Okavango Delta, a Maasai celebration in the Masai Mara or an exploration of ancient Egypt with a Nile cruise? The options are endless with Sanctuary Retreats.
About Sanctuary Retreats
Sanctuary Retreats’ collection of luxury lodges, safari camps and explorer ships bring the boutique experience to guests with the added promise of authenticity. Located in some of the most stunning locations in the world, each property is completely individual in its design and operated around the philosophy of “Luxury, naturally”. Each Sanctuary property has the same aim: to allow guests to have a “real” experience and enjoy a more natural kind of luxury in properties that have a strong commitment to conservation and responsible tourism. These properties include safari camps and lodges in Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia as well as expedition ships on the Nile, Yangzi and Galapagos.
High-res images are available for download at www.sanctuaryretreats.com/library
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