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Masai village
The Masai are a very famous warrior tribe in Kenya whose lives center around herding cattle. They live in small settlements of 8-15 huts per kraal. Their settlements are surrounded by a thornbush fence as an added form of protection. The two-inch long thorns of the thornbush are as sharp as barbed wire and the men are responsible for tying branches together to form the fence. In the evening, the cattle, goats, and other domestic animals are brought inside the kraal for protection against wild animals.

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Ol Seki is sited in Eastern Koiyaki, north of the Mara and provides a rare opportunity to enjoy wildlife viewing, in a pristine setting. This oasis of inspired and beautifully designed tents is nestled amongst Cordia and Acacia trees attracting an abundance of wildlife and birds, many of which are seen from the tents in the valley below. Indulge yourself in luxury – live and breathe this space that is Africa!

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The National Park Galicica is situated on Mount Galicica, that is a part of the mountain range of Sara-Pind. The National Park Galicica, situated in the furthest south-eastern part of the Republic of Macedonia, is characteristic for its positioning between the two lakes – Ohrid and Prespa Lake. Galicica National Park encloses area of 25 000 ha.

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La Bandita is a Tuscan farmhouse, with light white spaces and modernist infinity pool overlooking a Val d’Orcia nature reserve. This is a chic urban place, full of fresh air and clean space, contemporary furniture, and bold slabs of pure colour. No frills, no clutter, no rough edges and not a hint of wrought iron. The owner is a New Yorker escapee John Voigtmann, who has worked with Christina Aguilera.

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Mombo Camp is a luxury tented camp on Mombo Island in the heart of Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Mombo Island is hidden from the world and situated just off the north-western tip of Chief‘s Island. The camp offers luxury tents positioned around Mangosteen, Ebony and Fig Trees, overlooking the vast floodplains.

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This green counterpart of Venice could not be further removed form the mass tourism that has engulfed the Italian city in recent decades. Located in western France, just east of La Rochelle, Venise Verte is a canal network initially conceived to irrigate the surroundings farmland. As the water of the ocean receded, an area of marshland (called Marais Poitevin) was created. The area become a nature reserve. Photo by: patoche21

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Fregate Island is one of the privatest islands in the world. Pirates are nowhere to be seen on this idyllic Indian Ocean paradise. From the tropical forest, white-sand beaches to crystal clear waters and abundant marine life. With no more than forty guests on the island, this tiny granite world is one of the area’s most secluded and desirable destinations.

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There is something spiritual about swimming in the rock pools of Bushman’s Koof. Perhaps it comes from the knowledge that they are ancient aspects of this awe-inspiring landscape, or maybe it is because the water is so crystal clear you feel as though you are suspended by air. The reserve is located in the heart of Cederberg Mountains, South Africa, a three-hour drive from Cape Town, overflows with natural wonders. As well as the mystical pools, there are jagged rock formations, indigenous gardens, and mountainous terrain that provide sanctuary for a myriad of wildlife, including the endangered Cape Mountain zebra.

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