Kanzi House

Luxury meets rustic at this thatched villa, with its polished concrete floors and stone walls decorated with beautiful woven rugs. Large windows frame those endless views – dreamy! There's a cosy lounge with plush armchairs and sofas arranged for friendly gatherings, and a dining room with a long wooden table and canvas chairs. Outside, a covered veranda is both for wildlife viewing and dinners, and a few steps away is an 18-metre swimming pool. There's a Jacuzzi too.

The three double rooms, including the pool cottage, plus two twin rooms, sleep up to 10 guests. The rooms vary in size and style – some are clearly more suited to children than others. Stone walls and thatch keep the spaces nice and cool, however, and mosquito nets mean you can sleep in peace. All have en-suite bathrooms, some with baths, others with showers. The pool cottage is the most spacious, with large wooden cupboards and a writing desk.

Activities focus less on all-out game viewing than most camps in East Africa. Not to say that there isn't wildlife to see – the surrounding plains are home to elephant, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and several antelope species. All the big predators are present too, but can be elusive. Day trips to the parks can be organised, but we'd rather explore the forested Chyulu Hills and the surrounding savanna on foot, with expert guides. Horseback safaris are available for experienced riders.