Deteema Springs

The simple tented main area is elevated slightly to offer views of a natural spring that is a key water source in the area. Watch the near-constant procession of wildlife, or gaze at the views from the lounge and dining room, with their roll-up sides. Little emphasis has been placed on interior decor, but the lounge and dining room are, nevertheless, very well-equipped. In front is a campfire, the heart of evening entertainment; and there's a pool for post-drive plunges.

Deteema's eight safari tents are simple in style, with green canvas walls and enough room to comfortably accommodate twin or double beds, and an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet and hot-and-cold running showers. Like the main area, the tents are raised on large wooden decks with views of the Deteema Springs.

You'll feel like a pioneering explorer when setting out from Deteema, especially on foot safaris. And that's part of this area's attraction... Walking safaris provide both excellent up-close viewing of big game and a more nuanced take on the little things that underpin this ecosystem. Drives open the landscape, which is vast and varied, and a treasure trove of wildlife big and small, including plentiful birds. Waterholes play a key role in game viewing, especially in the dry season.