Bupenyu Lodge

Three distinct dining platforms, a wooden boma and a cliffside bird hide ensure you're never far from a spectacular view. Group head chef Chris Erasmus brings his signature contemporary spin to local flavours, with ingredients sourced from The Orchard garden and accompanied by wines curated by group sommelier Marlvin Gwese. You can harvest vegetables with the culinary team, join interactive tea ceremonies or build your own gin at sunset – because what's a safari without sundowners? Spa treatment pods perch above the gorge, there's an infinity pool for cooling off, and a one-kilometre running track winds through indigenous woodland for those who prefer their wellness with a side of nature.

Connected by winding paths through miombo woodland, the 52-square-metre suites blend seamlessly with the rugged terrain. Floor-to-ceiling glass maximises those gorge views, whilst organic textures and interiors by Amy Kidger weave in local basketry and geometric Tsonga motifs. Each suite features a private plunge pool, generous indoor-outdoor living spaces and contemporary design that feels grounded rather than flashy. The two-bedroom villa ups the ante at 134 square metres, complete with its own infinity pool. Outdoor living areas are undoubtedly where you'll spend most of your time – admiring the view from sun decks or watching the Zambezi far below whilst soaking in your plunge pool.