2. The Bushcamp Company’s Mfuwe Lodge: South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
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This favorite lodge has 18 air-conditioned chalets with private decks, plus a pool and views of Mfuwe Lagoon. But what really sets it apart is the wildlife and the people who spotlight it: “the guides are incredibly impressive,” wrote one reader. “They know the park — from the Big Five to the smallest flora — better than I know my own home.”
Reader Score: 98.93
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3. Andaz Bali: Bali, Indonesia
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Set on the beach in Sanur, on Bali’s southeast coast, this two-year-old property is modeled after a traditional Balinese village, with thatch-roofed pavilions, intricate wood detailing, and plenty of communal courtyards. Its 149 rooms, suites, and villas have views of either the pool, the gardens, or the ocean.
Reader Score: 98.81