Sustainable, conservation-based luxury tourism operator, andBeyond, has officially opened the doors to its newest retreat in Kenya – andBeyond Suyian Lodge.

A&K Sanctuary has unveiled a first look at its recently renovated Gorilla Forest Lodge. Located within Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the redesigned Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary, is the only luxury option inside the park gates. With that, the lodge provides “unparalleled” gorilla trekking access.

Two new retreats are set to open at Tasmania’s Pumphouse Point at Lake St Clair in late July in the first phase of investment that aims to raise the property’s boutique luxury offering.

andBeyond announced it has completed the renovation of its Family Villa at andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge, situated in the 14,700-hectare, wildlife-rich Ngala Private Game Reserve, adjoining South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

Great Plains Conservation, a conservation organisation that operates luxury safari camps in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe, advises that Mpala Jena will soon open Private Villas on the white sand edges of Zimbabwe’s Zambezi River and in the Zambezi National Park.

Wilderness has confirmed its next East African property, Wilderness Mara, will open in the Maasai Mara in June 2026, a transformation of Little Governors’ Camp.

Mahali Mzuri, Sir Richard Branson’s luxurious tented safari camp in Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara, has officially reopened its doors following a complete interior redesign – its first full refurbishment since it was launched in 2013.

Sabi Sabi Collection South Africa is highlighting its continued growth and strategic evolution during a high-impact sales trip across Australia and New Zealand, led by Trade Relations Manager Juan Nel.

Mr & Mrs Smith will add 13 luxury safari camps across East and Southern Africa to its platform under a new deal with conservation-led travel company Wilderness.

Journey Beyond has today welcomed its very first guests to stay wild at South Australia’s newest premium hotel, and the world’s largest open-range safar park, Monarto Safari Resort.

The Autograph Collection’s first safari camp has been confirmed by Marriott International, with the landmark property marking the brand’s expansion into experiential, nature-based travel.

Baillie Lodges today named Michael Crawford, a seasoned hospitality industry executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 May 2025.