Chelinda Camp

A cosy lounge and dining room are divided by a large fireplace that opens onto both rooms. Décor is simple with cushioned wooden chairs and polished concrete floors, though there's a warm atmosphere enhanced by lanterns and candlelight. Dining usually takes place at separate tables or in the private chalets. Large French doors open onto a stone patio and some picnic tables on the grass, and a wooden jetty juts out over the dam, making for a convenient fishing spot.

There are two different accommodation options at Chelinda Camp. Four chalets have two bedrooms each, sharing a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower. Each has a private lounge with a lovely, stone fireplace, dining table and small kitchen, where your host can prepare meals for you. Alternatively, there are six simple, semi-detached rooms down by the dam, with twin beds and small en-suite bathrooms. These all share a bar, dining and lounge area, and fireplace for cosy communal gatherings.

Take in the exquisite Nyika Plateau through slow guided walks, thrilling bike rides and meandering game drives, which will more than make up for the challenge of getting here.