{"id":406550,"date":"2026-04-29T15:10:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/new-funky-lodges-in-southern-africa"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:14:55","slug":"new-funky-lodges-in-southern-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/blog\/funky-lodges-en\/new-funky-lodges-in-southern-africa","title":{"rendered":"New funky lodges in Southern Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:f60087dd-dbf6-4422-99c1-b11d7ff25619-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"73b80ed4-c66d-4964-bced-e02019d7f30e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"581\">Southern Africa is known for its impressive nature and rich culture. We are excited to present you with an exclusive preview of some of the spectacular and funky lodges that will open in 2026.  Whether you are looking for modern or classic, luxury or authentic, there is something special for everyone to discover in Southern Africa&#8217;s most breathtaking locations. <em>Where the world can&#8217;t find you&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:3ead0e54-beb1-4e1c-ae51-6b2d58e4a597-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6f56f538-6105-41f0-8803-d2cf86cd3aa9\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"108\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For more information about our Africa trips and opportunities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/destinations\/africa\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"v87z3h\" data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"297\">Botswana<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sediba Sa Rona, Khwai River &#8211; Opens in March 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-406476 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-6.png 2250w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-6-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-6-1185x790.png 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Singita Elela, Okavango Delta &#8211; Opens in December 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-406527 size-full\" style=\"font-family: FuturaStdLightRegular; font-size: 2.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-7.png 2250w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-7-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-7-1185x790.png 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: FuturaStdLightRegular; font-size: 2.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Namibia<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Thitaka River Lodge, Bwabwata National Park &#8211; Opens in July 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-406529 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2-7.png 2250w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2-7-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2-7-1185x790.png 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Luna Namib Collection, South of Sesriem &#8211; Opens in July 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-406485 size-full\" style=\"font-family: FuturaStdLightRegular; font-size: 2.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-5.png 2250w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-5-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-5-1185x790.png 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: FuturaStdLightRegular; font-size: 2.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Zambia<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-section-id=\"gj6ivo\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"418\">Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, Kafue National Park &#8211; Recently opened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-section-id=\"gj6ivo\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"418\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-406531 size-full\" style=\"font-family: FuturaStdLightRegular; font-size: 2.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3-6.png 2250w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3-6-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/3-6-1185x790.png 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"gj6ivo\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"418\"><span style=\"font-family: FuturaStdLightRegular; font-size: 2.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Zimbabwe<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bupenyu Lodge, Victoria Falls &#8211; Recently opened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-406533 size-full\" style=\"font-family: FuturaStdLightRegular; font-size: 2.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-6.png 2250w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-6-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/4-6-1185x790.png 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: FuturaStdLightRegular; font-size: 2.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">South Africa<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sabi Sabi Shisaka Camp, Sandringham Private Game Reserve &#8211; Opens in June 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-406492 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7-4.png 2250w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7-4-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7-4-1185x790.png 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sabi Sabi N&#8217;weti Camp, Sandringham Private Game Reserve &#8211; Opens in June 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-406494 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8-2.png 2250w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8-2-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8-2-1185x790.png 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"837\">Travel proposal<\/h3>\n<p>Does a stay at one of these Funky Lodges sound interesting? Based on your requirements, our travel designer will create a customized trip for you, fully tailored to your preferences for accommodations, trip duration and unique experiences. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/travel-proposal\">contact <\/a>us without any obligation. 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