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Sustainable, conservation-based luxury tourism operator, andBeyond, has officially opened the doors to its newest retreat in Kenya – andBeyond Suyian Lodge.

&Beyond will launch the Amazon Explorer, a luxury river expedition yacht, on the Peruvian Amazon on 29 September 2026, with the vessel currently under construction at the SIMA Shipyard in Iquitos, Peru.

&Beyond has extended its lodge circuit in East Africa, unveiling plans for an Exclusive Tourism Concession spread over 18,000 hectares in the Suyian Conservancy in Kenya. The new project is in partnership with global conservation charity Space for Giants.

andBeyond’s Phinda Forest Lodge in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa is set for a massive overhaul. Situated in andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, the property — lauded as one of the first true eco-lodges at the time of its construction — will be reimagined within the context of the contemporary luxury safari, while retaining subtle references to its original ‘Zulu-zen’ décor with a new elegant and minimalist interior design.

andBeyond has announced Phinda Forest Lodge, situated in andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is due to undergo an extensive rebuild. Lauded as one of the first true eco-lodges at the time of its construction, the property will be reimagined within the context of the contemporary luxury safari.

Preferred Hotel Group (PHG), Inc. has launched a new sustainable hospitality brand dubbed Beyond Green, consisting of two dozen founding members, resorts and lodges around the globe.

andBeyond has added a brand new way to experience the romance, adventure and magic of Africa at &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve in South Africa. The Ngala Treehouse is a remote overnight retreat that offers guests the ultimate in sleepout experiences beneath the stars.

andBeyond has reopened its sole property in the African nation of Namibia following an extensive enhancement. andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is situated within the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of Southern Africa’s largest private conservation areas and the continent’s only Dark Sky Reserve.

Conservation-led travel company &Beyond has announced grand plans for its rebuild of &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in Namibia. Situated in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of Southern Africa’s largest private conservation areas and the continent’s only Dark Sky Reserve, the lodge is set to become one of the world’s leading luxury desert escapes.

“It took us 27 years to get to the point where we felt we had really started to deliver consistently on our ethos of Care of the Land, Care of the People, Care of the Wildlife in Africa. We believe that the expertise and knowledge we have gained during this process will enable us to also have a meaningful impact in South America,” &Beyond CEO Joss Kent.

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.