Kaelo’s Destinations have captured the attention of travellers, editors and storytellers who share our passion for meaningful, responsible travel. Here is our collection of our partnerships, awards, press features and testimonials. Moments that reflect our dedication to excellence and the experiences that inspire it.

Partnerships

Global connections that are grounded in purpose.

We are proud to collaborate with key industry leaders and travel organisations that align with our mission to bring our destinations to the right global audiences and discerning travellers. Through these relationships, we continue to strengthen our reach, uphold responsible tourism standards and ensure our destinations are represented with integrity and care.

Awards

Recognition that reflects our purpose.

Our lodges and destinations have been honoured by some of the most respected voices in travel — acknowledgements that affirm our continued commitment to conservation, community and exceptional guest experiences.

Each award celebrates the beauty of our locations and the people behind them — ensuring every journey feels personal, immersive and extraordinary.

In the press

Stories that travel far and wide.

We are proud to have been featured in the world’s leading travel publications, with each story reflecting the meaningful, authentic experiences that define our destinations.

From Botswana’s vast wilderness to Mozambique’s serene shores, our lodges have inspired journalists, photographers and travellers alike to capture the essence of what makes these destinations so special.

Recent features include:
Read full editorial articles by clicking the links below.

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Pambele

Discover Pambele Mozambique – Mashatu’s Sister-Property By The Sea

- African Travel & Tourism Association
Mozambique’s best-kept barefoot luxury secret. A private beachfront home offering barefoot luxury and exclusive ocean adventures.
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Mashatu

Mashatu: Land of the Giants – A visual tribute to Botswana’s Beauty

- Daily Maverick
An extract from a new coffee table book set in magnificent Botswana. Created by South African photographers and writers Roger & Pat ...
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Mashatu

Conscious Safari in Mashatu

- Conscious Explorer
In an age where safari travel is often reduced to checklists and close-ups, the conscious safari offers something different, something deeper.
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Mashatu

Land of The Giants: Like Food For The Soul!

- Brent Lindeque
In Botswana’s eastern corner, nestled between rivers and borders, is Mashatu: a reserve so breathtaking, it will take your breath away… and ...
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Mashatu

June 2025

- Skyways Magazine
Big cats take centre stage at game reserve just over the Botswana border from South Africa.
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Mashatu

12 of Africa’s wildest new safari  lodges and  camps

- Wanderlust
From a night in a hide to the latest luxury glamping experience, we pick some of the best new wilderness stays that make the ...
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Mashatu

Wildscreen Announces Botswana as Location for 2025 African Festival

- Wildscreen
Wildscreen has announced Maun, Botswana, as the location for its third African-based Wildscreen Festival. BBC Studios Natural History Unit are Headline Sponsor once again ...
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Mashatu

Mashatu: Land of Leopards – Wildlife documentary filmed entirely in Mashatu Game Reserve, set for African premiere

- Tourism News Africa
Filmed entirely at Mashatu Game Reserve – one of Africa’s most celebrated destinations for leopard sightings – Mashatu: Land of Leopards, is ...
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Mashatu

Best Places to Go in Africa in 2026

- Conde Nast Traveller
For ancient medinas, unspoiled archipelagos, and safaris without the crowds.
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Mashatu

Travel Southern Africa Issue 1

- Travel Southern Africa
Located in Botswana’s Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Mashatu Game Reserve is often called the ‘Land of the Giants’
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Mashatu

Botswana safari: the wonders of a luxury first family safari in Africa

- Family Traveller
Of course, any family safari is a luxury, but as Tessa Buhrmann and Caisey Kelly recently discovered, a Botswana safari is a different level of luxurious ...
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Mashatu

Answer the call of the rewild with sustainable luxury safaris in South Africa and Botswana

- Escapism
These stays in southern Africa’s most exciting rewilded spaces offer unique safari experiences within easy reach of Johannesburg’s international air links.
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Pambele

The Best Places To Go in Africa in 2026

- Conde Nast Traveller
For ancient medinas, unspoiled archipelagos, and safaris without the crowds.
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Testimonials

Words from those who have journeyed with us.

The most meaningful recognition comes from our guests who have experienced the warmth of our teams and the beauty of our conserved, exclusive spaces.

See more guest testimonials on Tripadvisor

The Kaelo Blog

Read all about our luxury lodges and exclusive-use homes, what to do and see, how your stay positively impacts our sustainability journey, and much more.

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News

Kaelo Destinations Marks Official Industry Launch with Strategic Partner Event

Kaelo Destinations, the travel and hospitality brand marked its formal industry introduction with an exclusive launch event held at QLounge by Quoin Rock in Johannesburg.
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Kaelo Destinations Launches

Guiding a New Era of Exceptional, Sense-Awakening Travel
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Botswana

Explore the award-winning Mashatu Game Reserve, situated within the Northern Tuli Game Reserve, eastern Botswana – renowned for the largest elephant herds on private game reserve in Southern Africa and incredible big cat sightings.

Mozambique

Discover Pambele Mozambique, an exclusive-use beach house within the Bazaruto Archipelago in the Vilanculous Coastal Sanctuary – where exclusive land and sea adventures await and time moves with the tides.

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