Kaelo Destinations, officially launched in January 2026, is a new global travel collection created to unite exceptional, conservation-led places under one shared vision. Initially comprising two properties, the renowned Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana and the celebrated Pambele Beach House in Mozambique – Kaelo sets a new standard for sense-awakening travel.
More than a collection of properties, Kaelo Destinations is a philosophy of travel, delivering high-value, low-impact stays where quality is expected and senses are awakened. Travel experiences that go beyond luxury. They’re immersive, intimate, respectful of place, nature, culture, and genuine connection. With a vision to expand globally, Kaelo seeks out places shaped by heart and habitat – destinations where authenticity, conservation, and human connection come together.
Mashatu in Botswana and Pambele in Mozambique form the first of Kaelo Destinations’ growing portfolio of properties and experiences, offering the quintessential safari-and-beach pairing, illustrating how vastly different landscapes can come together under one umbrella brand to deliver meaningful travel.
Mashatu Game Reserve, an award-winning, world-class safari destination, brings unmatched wilderness, predator sightings, cultural heritage, and bespoke safari adventures — from cycling and walking safaris to photographic hides. Recently awarded Best Game Reserve in Southern Africa by the World Luxury Travel Awards 2025, Mashatu remains one of Africa’s most esteemed reserves.
Pambele Beach House, nestled in Mozambique’s Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking the Bazaruto Archipelago, offers barefoot-luxury, desired privacy and ocean-side serenity. Recognised in Condé Nast Traveller’s ‘Best Places to Go 2026’, Pambele offers an intimate coastal escape where both marine and land experiences can be explored.
The launch of Kaelo Destinations marks the beginning of a growing global portfolio of exceptional places and thoughtfully curated journeys – always guided by stewardship, authenticity, and the pursuit of exceptional travel.
PREVIOUS ACCOLADES
2026 Winner Results
Best Hotel Group Service (Africa) and Best Hotel Service (South Africa)
