Beho Beho Bailey's Banda

The large, open-plan and open-sided main areas of the banda have many combinations of dining and relaxing spaces, together with a plunge pool and sunbathing/game-viewing deck. Expect all the comforts of home (DVD player, iPod dock, wi-fi, etc), but with a lot more bushy green views. The decor is natural and tranquil, there's a good kitchen (complete with chef, if you wish) and exclusive safari vehicle. And the boat, of course, in which to explore the lake...

There's a double bedroom on each of the two floors of the banda. Both are roomy, with king-sized four-poster beds draped in white linen and mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms with double basins and a free-standing bath (the lower room has a shower too), and a balcony with couches, perfect for reading or a long, contemplative appreciation of the surroundings and the creatures that amble past. The decor is an intriguing and inspiring blend of local materials and something a little...French?

You're at the heart of wildlife activity and biodiversity here. Take a guided (and guarded) walking safari in the early morning or late afternoon. Visit hippo pools, World war I trenches, the grave of explorer Frederick Courtney Selous, or take other, more demanding trails. See elephant, giraffe, buffalo, crocodile, antelopes, wild dog and many bird species on game drives. Explore Lake Tagalala in a boat, or simply catch the action at the camp's waterhole.