Mokete

The main camp is a simple wooden structure, which is almost completely wall-less. Spend your down time in the eclectic lounge, which is stocked with tea, coffee and freshly-baked biscuits, best enjoyed with a book from the library. To its left is the small saltwater pool, fed by the camp's borehole, and out front, you'll find the firepit where you'll watch the stars and listen to hyenas calling in the night. The central bar has an array of aperitifs, perfect before a hearty dinner.

There are nine tented chalets on raised wooden platforms, each with roll-down canvas walls and a private deck that overlooks the plains. All are equipped with a desk, tea/coffee facilities and universal plug points. Bathrooms have flushing toilets, twin basins, walk-in showers and plenty of closet space. On the warmest evenings, turn your tent into a sleep-out thanks to the nifty detachable roof. There are also two chalets with a second bedroom for children and the entire camp is solar-powered.

You'll want to explore from dawn until dusk, and while R&R is always advised, there is plenty to do. Set off for a morning or afternoon drive (equipped with a picnic so you don't miss a thing), your eyes peeled for cheetah, jackal, serval, wild dog, lion (who very commonly hunt during the day) and leopard in the 'mopane belt'. There are also megaherds of elephant and hyena that den in massive groups near the camp, while the marshy areas welcome a host of incredible birdlife. For a slower-paced experience, walking the Mokete Trail reveals the medicinal uses of local plants and other traditional skills.