Kaelo Destinations Celebrates Treble Recognition
Mashatu, Botswana, October 24, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Botswana’s Mashatu Game Reserve and Euphorbia Mashatu have been recognised in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking fourth among the World’s Best Resorts in the Rest of Africa category. Pambele Beach House in Mozambique has also been recognised in the Central and Eastern Africa category.
Kaelo Destinations is proud to celebrate a significant achievement in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with three recognitions across our collection of distinctive African destinations.
Euphorbia Mashatu secured fourth place in the publication’s World’s Best Resorts 2026 list for the Rest of Africa category, while Mashatu Game Reserve was also recognised in the same category. Pambele Beach House was recognised in the Central and Eastern Africa category.
Announced by Condé Nast Traveler on 6 October 2026, the Readers’ Choice Awards are among the travel industry’s longest-running reader-led accolades. This year’s results were informed by more than 798,867 survey responses from readers, who rated their travel experiences and the places they most eagerly anticipate revisiting.
Located in Botswana’s Northern Tuli region, Mashatu is a vast privately owned wilderness shaped by dramatic sandstone formations, ancient trees and exceptional wildlife. Known as the Land of Giants, the reserve offers immersive safari experiences in a setting where conservation, low-density tourism and expert guiding are central to the guest experience. Euphorbia Mashatu, the flagship lodge within the reserve, is an architectural statement comprising eight private villas and welcoming up to an exclusive sixteen guests.
Overlooking Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, Pambele Beach House offers an exclusive-use coastal retreat within the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary. Its four-villa setting, understated barefoot luxury and bespoke approach to hospitality are complemented by the remarkable marine and land-based wildlife and natural beauty of the region.
For our travel trade partners, these accolades offer third-party recognition from one of the world’s most respected travel publications and its influential readership. For those recommending Mashatu and Pambele to discerning clients, this recognition further affirms the quality and distinctiveness of the experiences offered across our collection.
The recognition also belongs to the people behind these experiences. From guides and trackers to the conservation and hospitality teams – their knowledge, dedication and care shape the quality of every stay.
“We are proud that the various properties within our collection have all been acknowledged by such a highly respected international publication. We extend our sincerest thanks to every reader who took the time to cast their vote, and to the exceptional teams across our Kaelo Destinations portfolio.” — Maggie and Stephen Lansdown CBE, Owners
These three recognitions mark an important moment for Kaelo Destinations as the collection continues to develop its international presence while remaining grounded in the values that define it.