Jabulani Safari

The walls may be made of mud, but make no mistake, Camp Jabulani is a superbly luxurious safari getaway. Indoors, it's all rich wood furniture, crystal glasses and silver service. The meals are feasts, the wines are fine, the lounge area has wireless internet and the bushveld views from the wooden deck are rewarding. There's a bush spa and a gym to work off your indulgences (a visit may well be needed!). You can get married here too – there's a function room in this lovely wilderness.

Camp Jabulani’s six suites are secluded, with canvas walls that roll up to reveal the surrounding wilderness. Each suite is air conditioned, has a lounge area and fireplace for cold nights, an en-suite bathroom with a stone tub and glass-walled outdoor shower, and a plunge pool. The beds are huge, with pure cotton sheets and draped mosquito nets. The larger Zindoga Villa has two individual suites linked by a lounge and serviced by a private chef, butler and game ranger.

I expected the rangers to do their best to make sure we saw the Big Five. I was not expecting them to impart the amount of knowledge they did. They seemed to know about every animal, from the dung beetle to the giraffe.