Gorah Elephant Camp

Recently restored and reminiscent of the safari days of yester-year, main Gorah House is resplendent with antique oils, brass lanterns and the piece de resistance, a grand stone fireplace. Take tea in the cosy sitting room under portraits of moustachioed imperials or sip a cool G&T from a crystal glass on the veranda and gaze at the stunning vistas ahead. Outside, there’s a large, brilliantly blue swimming pool with plenty of lounging space and a fantastic view of the waterhole.

Raised walkways lead to 11 beautifully-crafted tents, each one with the same fabulous view of the Addo plains (complete with elephants of course). Cool, creamy colour schemes, private verandas with wicker chairs and colossal four-poster beds are totally colonial-chic but the bathrooms might make you forget you’re even on safari with super-strong rain showers and shiny twin sinks. There’s no electricity here so get ready to brush your teeth by candlelight and read by lantern. Totally charming.

As well as the impressive number of elephants, Addo is also home to buffalo, leopard, lion, rhino, lots of herbivores and antelope and even giant tortoise! Track them down on twice daily game drives in 4x4 Landcruisers, or even on foot or horseback if you’re feeling particularly active. And if a bit of relaxation is on the cards then that’s fine too – get stuck into a good book, dip into the pool or relax on the veranda (and remember your camera).