Our Readers' Favorite 10 Safari Lodges in Africa in 2021

"Owned by Richard Branson, Mahali Mzuri's 12 suites sit on the edge of a lush bowl where, over breakfast, you can watch monkeys scrabble in the trees; from the pool you'll spot giraffes snacking on acacias; and from your private terrace you may glimpse a cat drinking from the rocky stream that runs through. Set within the private, 33,000-acre Olare Motorogi Conservancy—part of the Masai Mara ecosystem but outside the national park—the location offers rich big-game viewing with total privacy (no other cars in sight), so you can get within feet of a lion pride. The small, familial team provides warm, relaxed yet flawless service, and long-standing guides bring intimate knowledge of the land; readers called it "the best luxurious camp" and "just perfect," and noted that the hospitality "resembles its name"—Mahali Mzuri, "the Beautiful Place." - Lila Harron Battis Lila Harron Battis Lila Harron Battis is a writer and editor. She was previously a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines