Western Australia is seeking to diversify its accommodation offering, with a new initiative from the WA Government and Tourism WA aiming to bring fresh product to the state’s national parks.

Virgin Limited Edition’s luxury tented safari camp, Mahali Mzuri in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, is set to undergo a full interior refurbishment. The project will include a re-concept of the 12 luxury tents and common areas, including the dining tent, bar and lounge, and breathtaking swimming pool, which overlooks the valley encompassing the route of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Wilderness Rwanda has confirmed it will open its newest luxury safari lodge, Wilderness Magashi Peninsula, in Akagera National Park in September 2025.

A new era of investment and expansion is underway for Abercrombie & Kent’s portfolio of safari camps and lodges, following its recent rebrand from Sanctuary Retreats to A&K Sanctuary.

A new three-bedroom villa, Saffire Villa, will join the 16 suites at Tasmanian luxury lodge Saffire Freycinet in 2026.

New 2025 long-stay Africa itineraries from Sanctuary Retreats are now available for bookings, some with discounts of up to 30% for seven nights or more.

Singita has confirmed its expansion into Botswana for the first time through the addition of Singita Elela – revealed exclusively by LATTE last week.

Guests are being welcomed back to andBeyond’s Ngala Tented Camp on the banks of the Timbavati River in South Africa after a six month closure.

Marking a quarter-century of curating extraordinary travel experiences, Sanctuary Retreats, part of the A&K Travel Group family, has confirmed the complete reimagining and rebuilding of two of its flagship African properties: Gorilla Forest Camp in Uganda, soon to be Gorilla Forest Lodge, offering unparalleled proximity to mountain gorillas, and Baines’ Lodge in Botswana, renowned for its unique Okavango Delta adventures.

andBeyond Mnemba Island, an island resort located off the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar, has recently reopened following a comprehensive refurbishment.

Asilia Africa has unveiled plans for a new initiative in East Africa, aimed at preserving one of the world’s most critical and biodiverse ecosystems – the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. For over 20 years, Asilia Africa has been at the forefront of protecting and restoring vital natural landscapes while improving the livelihoods of the communities that depend on them, the company said.

Savute Safari Lodge opens its doors in the heart of Botswana