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Aman announces its first African safari resort

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September 19, 2025

On September 19, 2025

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Today: Aman announces its first African safari resort

Aman, long regarded as the world’s most exclusive hotel brand and a visionary in crafting ultra-luxury sanctuaries that embody timeless tranquility, is now opening an entirely new chapter in its history with the unveiling of its first safari retreat. Known for creating havens defined by peace, privacy, and a deep connection to their natural surroundings, the brand is set to debut Aman Karingani, a remarkable destination located within the vast wilderness of Mozambique’s 150,000-hectare Karingani Game Reserve. More than just a resort, Aman Karingani will also feature a limited collection of branded residences, extending the opportunity for a select few to make Aman’s philosophy of serene living a permanent part of their lifestyle.

Karingani Game Reserve itself is a place of rare natural splendour. Sharing an 84 km (52 mi) border with South Africa’s famed Kruger National Park, it is one of the continent’s most important ecological strongholds and rivals some of the most celebrated safari destinations in the world. Its diverse landscapes, ranging from expansive open savannahs to rolling woodlands and seasonal wetlands, provide sanctuary to a remarkable array of wildlife. Elevated above this wilderness, Aman Karingani enjoys sweeping views that stretch to distant mountains, promising an ever-changing tableau of colours, sounds, and movement. This setting offers an unparalleled sensory immersion into the rhythms of the African bush, one that is at once thrilling and deeply restorative.

In keeping with Aman’s philosophy of intimacy and seclusion, the resort will comprise only 30 standalone pavilions. Each pavilion, designed in Aman’s distinctive minimalist style, will offer either one or two bedrooms, private decks, and expansive outdoor living spaces. Guests will have the rare privilege of gazing out across the horizon from their own pools, enveloped in an atmosphere of unbroken calm. These pavilions embody the essence of Aman—uncluttered, harmonious, and designed to heighten the experience of the surrounding landscape rather than distract from it.

For those seeking to immerse themselves even more fully in this extraordinary setting, Aman Karingani will also present an exclusive opportunity to acquire one of a small number of branded residences. Ranging in size from three to six bedrooms, these homes will allow residents to experience the Aman lifestyle in perpetuity, combining the brand’s world-renowned service with access to the resort’s exceptional amenities. Life here will be both deeply private and intimately connected to the rhythms of the reserve, where daily encounters with wildlife and the vast African sky become part of everyday living.

The beating heart of the retreat will be the central lodge, which will offer a refined gathering space and a vantage point over the escarpment. Guests will find an atmosphere that blends warmth with understated elegance, where a serene outdoor swimming pool provides an irresistible invitation to unwind and take in the sweeping panorama. Dining will be a journey in itself, with experiences that showcase Aman’s celebrated culinary philosophy alongside authentic local flavors. Whether enjoyed fireside or under a canopy of stars, every meal will carry the essence of place, weaving together the wildness of Mozambique with the sophistication of Aman.

Wellness will be an integral part of the Aman Karingani experience. The retreat will feature a dedicated Aman Spa designed to nurture both body and spirit. Treatments and facilities will draw inspiration from the natural surroundings and aim to foster restoration, balance, and a deeper sense of connection to the environment. As with every Aman destination, wellbeing here will transcend the physical, creating space for moments of stillness, introspection, and reconnection with what matters most.

Aman’s press release states that ‘Aman Karingani represents far more than the unveiling of a new property’. It is a bold statement of intent, a redefinition of what luxury travel can mean in the heart of Africa. Alongside Mozambique’s exceptional natural beauty, scale, and biodiversity, the retreat signals Aman’s arrival into safari travel for the first time. It will be only the brand’s second property on the African continent, following the acclaimed Amanjena in Marrakech, and forms part of an ambitious pipeline of Aman and Janu properties opening across the globe. With Aman Karingani, the brand is not only expanding its geographical footprint but also pushing the boundaries of what it means to create sanctuaries that resonate on the deepest emotional level.