Busanga Plains Camp

Busanga Plains Camp is surrounded by a lush and lovely floodplain. The main dining and bar area are set on a raised wooden deck and roofed with thatch and the whole structure faces east, making sunrise across the landscape an unforgettable experience. In the evenings, a fire is lit in the fireplace on the wooden deck – perfect for sundowners and storytelling. The food is excellent and the staff are professional.

There are just four large, well-furnished safari tents (two twin and two double) with comfortable and cosy beds and en-suite open-air bathrooms overlooking the Busanga Plains. Each is perfectly private and has space outside for siesta snoozes and afternoon game-viewing. Limited power is available, with solar lights and paraffin lamps in the tents.

Go on productive twice-daily game drives – one at sunrise and the other in the late afternoon/early evening. Both are 3.5 to four hours long, and the rangers' knowledge of the area is inspiring. There's nothing like watching a lion make a kill to emphasise your distance from tarmac and taxis! For more intimate encounters, take a walking safari - these leave early in the morning to avoid the heat, and last for about three hours.