September 29, 2025
True luxury isn’t always about crystal chandeliers or city views. Sometimes, it’s the sound of silence. It’s stepping outside your room to see nothing but desert, mountains, or star-filled skies, and knowing you’re one of only a handful of people experiencing this place tonight.
Remote luxury lodges have redefined what it means to “get away.” They let you disconnect from the noise, immerse yourself in nature, and still enjoy exceptional dining, personalized service, and world-class design.
Here’s our shortlist of extraordinary stays, remote luxury lodges around the globe we love recommending when “away from it all” is exactly what you’re craving.
🌍 Africa: Safari Stays Under a Million Stars
Africa practically invented the concept of remote luxury. Imagine waking up to the sound of elephants splashing nearby, spending the day on game drives, and ending with sundowners around a firepit under a sky glittering with stars.
Our Shortlist of Extraordinary Stays
- Singita Lebombo, South Africa: Glass-walled suites perched above the N’wanetsi River with some of the most striking design in Kruger National Park.
Image courtesy Singita Lebombo
- Wilderness Mombo, Botswana: Known as the “Place of Plenty,” this camp offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa, right from your deck.
- Hoanib Skeleton Coast, Namibia: A desert lodge where the landscape feels like another planet and desert-adapted elephants roam.
- andBeyond Kichwa Tembo, Kenya: A quintessential safari lodge on a private concession bordering the Maasai Mara, perfect for game drives and Great Migration viewing.
When to Go
June–October is peak safari season across much of southern and East Africa, with the Great Migration in Kenya typically July–October. Green season (November–March) brings dramatic skies, baby animals, and lower rates.
Who This Is Best For
Couples, families, and wildlife lovers seeking an immersive but ultra-comfortable adventure.
🌎 Latin America: Jungle, Wetlands and Desert
Latin America’s remote lodges are all about contrast: lush rainforests, wide-open wetlands, and otherworldly deserts, all paired with incredible design and personalized service.
Our Shortlist of Extraordinary Stays
- Tierra Atacama, Chile: A boutique desert lodge with spa, volcano views, and stargazing under some of the clearest skies in the world.
Image courtesy Tierra Atacama
- Nayara Bocas del Toro, Panama: Overwater villas with private plunge pools, tropical rainforests just beyond, and one of the most romantic settings in the Caribbean.
- Caiman Ecological Refuge, Brazil: The best way to experience the Pantanal, with jaguar-spotting safaris and conservation-focused guides.
- Explora Rapa Nui, Easter Island: A strikingly designed lodge that helps you explore one of the most remote inhabited islands on Earth including the iconic moai statues.
When to Go
The Atacama Desert is beautiful year-round. Bocas del Toro is best December–April for sunshine and calm waters. Pantanal’s peak wildlife viewing runs June–October, and Easter Island is most pleasant September–May.
Who This Is Best For
Wildlife enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and adventure seekers who want remote, meaningful experiences.
🌏 Asia and Oceania: Hidden Sanctuaries
Asia and Oceania offer some of the most culturally rich remote lodges, blending wellness, history, and nature.
Our Shortlist of Extraordinary Stays
- Longitude 131°, Australia: A collection of luxury tents with jaw-dropping views of Uluru, perfect for outback star-gazing and immersive indigenous experiences.
Image courtesy Longitude 131°
- Amankora, Bhutan: Five unique lodges across Bhutan, designed to be combined into a lodge-to-lodge journey.
- Minaret Station, New Zealand: Accessible only by helicopter, this high-country farm stay offers private guides and chef-prepared meals.
- Capella Ubud, Bali: Bill Bensley–designed tented retreats that blend luxury with jungle immersion.
When to Go
Australia’s Red Centre is most comfortable March–October. Bhutan is best in spring and fall for festivals and clear skies. New Zealand’s lodge season is October–April, and Bali shines May–September during its dry season.
Who This Is Best For
Wellness seekers, design lovers, and travelers who want exclusivity and culture wrapped in five-star service.
❄️ Bonus Remote Experience: White Desert, Antarctica
Sometimes a single experience is so rare, it deserves its own category. White Desert is one of those. This is not a cruise; it’s a private-jet flight from Cape Town to a luxury “camp” on the White Continent.
Why It’s Extraordinary
- Once-in-a-Lifetime Access: Land on an Antarctic ice runway and spend days exploring untouched wilderness.
- Luxury in the Most Extreme Place on Earth: Heated, beautifully designed sleeping pods, chef-prepared meals, and expert polar guides.
- Bucket-List Moments: Visit a nearby emperor penguin colony, ice climb, or simply soak in the silence of this otherworldly place.
Image courtesy White Desert
When to Go
November–January is the short Antarctic season, with the best weather and wildlife viewing.
Who This Is Best For
Travelers who’ve seen it all and want to quite literally go to the ends of the Earth, in comfort.
✈️ Why Remote Luxury Is Worth It
Remote luxury lodges deliver something few trips do: a true sense of escape. But they also take thoughtful planning. Flights may be limited, transfers can be complex, and rooms are few (sometimes fewer than 20!). Booking early ensures you get the lodge, room type, and activities that match your style.
At LM Authentic Travel, we specialize in stitching these extraordinary places together into seamless journeys. Think safari + wine country, or Chile + Easter Island, or even a polar expedition paired with Cape Town, so you can explore the world’s wildest places in total comfort.
Ready to Sleep in Style? Schedule a consultation, and let’s find the remote lodge (or Antarctic camp!) that speaks to your soul.
