In developing its series of abodes, Greystoke Mahale, perched on the shores of Lake Tanganyika (the second largest and deepest freshwater lake in the world), placed the shelters just inside the tree line, creating a front-door view that is nothing but white sand and the glimmering water beyond.

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"Even on a flat landscape - once you get say five kilometres away, you will find even a hedge or tree will obscure the view, " Mr Vince said.

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