Chobe Safari Lodge

The steep-roofed main complex overlooks the river, and is spacious, airy and busy. Its fully licensed restaurant serves a good selection of food, and plenty of it. (Avoid peak meal times). There's a relaxing cocktail bar with a viewing deck, a pool deck, a lounge for entertainment, a health and beauty salon, an activities centre, squash court, curio shop and wi-fi hotspots.

Attached to the main complex are 46 newly decorated Safari Rooms with big views, aircon, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV and private veranda; and 22 luxury River Rooms, each with twin beds, TV, large en-suite bathroom and a private veranda. In the garden surrounding the complex, eight thatched rondavels offer a comfortable stay, with ceiling fans and en-suite bathrooms. There is also a campsite in a forested setting, with an on-site bar that is a popular sundowner spot.

There's no shortage of activities, but bear in mind when booking that game drives and boat cruises may be busy. Head into Chobe, take a day trip to Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta, book a scenic flight, go fishing, visit the reptile park, hire a guide and go birding, walk through a Namibian village or chill out at the pool.