Honeyguide Mantobeni Tented Camp

A long, earth-toned elevated structure forms the centre of camp. Although the word "camp" is an understatement – with a temperature-regulated wine cellar, this is decidedly sophisticated. From here you can watch wildlife meander past from a wicker sofa or a seat at the broad dining table. In this area, lounging and dining and in-betweening happens throughout the day, whether you're enjoying a drink on the veranda, a good book in the open-sided lounge, or invigorating laps in the pool.

Fifteen luxury tents sit raised on platforms on either side of the main area. ​Just outside each tent, on the elevated porch and under cover, a leather sofa-clad lounge area acts as an ideal inside-out space to put your feet up. Through secured flaps you'll find the bedroom, with its king-sized or two twin beds dressed with mosquito netting. A sunken concrete bath is a superb addition to the bathroom, which also has a double basin and shower.

Set on a private conservancy that's unfenced from neighbouring Kruger, the camp's siting has several obvious benefits: walking safaris with a guide (those here are top-class), night drives, game viewing with a limited number of vehicles. But expansive Kruger Park is nearby, and definitely worth getting to. The chance to see the major bush players – lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, rhino, buffalo, hyena, cheetah, plus some lesser-known species like honey badgers and porcupine, make this spot hard to fault. Bring your best camera for those special up-close images.