Chicari Camp

Housed under yards of creamy canvas, the main camp is completely open-fronted, creating a breezy setting for meal times and relaxing in the laid-back lounge area – the perfect spot for getting stuck into a new book. At meal times, the tables are set with crisp, white linens, and hearty, locally-inspired food is served against the backdrop of wildlife at the pan and surrounding floodplains. As the night draws in, gather around the campfire for a spot of stargazing and storytelling.

Entirely solar-powered, there are eight Meru-style safari tents and one 'treehide' tent, perfectly suited for families or groups. Each one is well-equipped with a large double bed, an open closet, standing fan, and mossie nets on all the windows. The en-suite bathrooms are neat and polished with a flushing loo and pressurised shower. Outside, there’s a small veranda with a fabulous of view of the pan from two comfy chairs.

This sector of Gorongosa National Park is fantastic for game viewing and you can spot everything from lion and elephant to the park's famous wild dogs. Of course, game drives are a staple but walking safaris are also fantastic – and they start right from camp (when conditions allow). Following the rainy season, boating excursions on the Urema floodplain are a real treat, especially for birders and for guests staying five nights or more, either here or in combination with sister lodge, Muzimu, there’s the chance to join a pangolin foraging walk.