Million Air Winter 2022

ECO - FR I ENDLY by Bea Isaacson

Wilderness Safaris,

Lapa Rios Ecolodge, Lapa Villa COSTA RICA

DumaTau BOTSWANA

Luxury ecotourism company Wilderness Safaris relaunched its northern Botswana safari property in 2021. Named DumaTau — which translates to ‘a lion’s roar’ — the safari has been going from strength to strength ever since. A colossal 275,000 acre private space tucked beside the Linyanti Chobe National Park, DumaTau is a gorgeous experience of epic achievements. Encompassing woodlands, swamps and lagoons, the vistas o ff ered are extraordinary. Accommodation is arranged over eight 1,528-sq-ft tents, featuring local art and textiles, as well as private plunge pools that overlook the lagoon. Be sure to spend some time post game drive at the exciting new spa, the Osprey Retreat. From $1,565 per night. Contact Kim Nixon, managing director, enquiry@ wilderness-safaris.com, +27 112 575 000, wilderness-safaris.com

Tucked within 1,000 acres of private rain forest reserve on the Osa Peninsula, Lapa Rios Ecolodge is a global pioneer in both environmental sustainability and social responsibility. For over 30 years, Lapa Rios Ecolodge has been committed to the protection of countless species of endangered fl ora and fauna across the tropical paradise, all while creating and funding a nearby elementary school with guests’ donations. The four Lapa Villas are perched above the forest canopy; expect glorious views of both forest and ocean from the outdoor terrace and plunge pool. Each stand-alone villa has a main bedroom, a large bathroom with two solar-heated rain showers and a living area with a daybed. From $1,490 per night. Contact Greivin Alvarez, sales supervisor, greivin@ boena.com, +1 800 963 1195, laparios.com

Photos Dook Photography, Romeo Balancourt, Peter Fabo