The National Geographic Society this week announced its “Unique Lodges of the World” list, which includes one resort in Greece, the Kapari Natural Resort on the iconic volcano island of Santorini.
The list includes three sites in South Africa out of a total of 24 properties around the world.
Criteria employed by National Geographic Society are quality offered to guests, in tandem with preserving the surrounding area’s cultural and natural heritage — and all within a model of sustainable tourism.
Here are the world’s top lodges, according to the Society:
Tswalu Kalahari, South Africa
The Brando, Austraila
Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, Canada
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, South Africa
Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia
Tierra Atacama Hotel Spa, Chile
Fogo Island Inn, Canada
Tierra Patagonia Hotel Spa, Chile
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, South Africa
The Ranch at Rock Creek, United States
Rubundo Island Camp, Tanzania
Kasbah du Toubkal, Morocco
Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotell, Peru
Zhiwa Ling Hotel, Bhutan
Lizard Island, Australia
Longitude 131, Austraila
Rosalie Bay Resort, Dominica
Pacuare Lodge, Costa Rica
Lapa Rios Eco Lodge, Costa Rica
Kapari Natural Resort, Greece
Sayari Camp, Tanzania
Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia
