Moela Safari Lodge

Praised for its innovative, eco-friendly design, the lodge was also built to provide the very best 'sofa safaris', either from the nest deck or at eye-level on the riverbed deck. There are no strict meal times and dining is a social affair with other guests from camp (unless you choose to enjoy some privacy on the deck), and the cuisine is western with a distinctive African twist. In your down time, grab a book from the well-stocked library, enjoy a superb spa treatment or take a dip in the infinity pool – the views are incredible.

There are eight luxury suites on the hillside, each offering vast views over the wildlife-filled valley and waterholes beyond. Bone-white, clay walls, tented elements, and a thatched roof keep things beautifully airy and cool, even on the hottest of days. Inside, all rooms have four-poster beds draped in soft netting, colourful rugs, an open-plan bathroom and a wardrobe formed by a recess in the clay. They all have an indoor sitting area as well as an expansive deck with 180-degree vistas.

Moela offers all the safari classics including thrilling game drives (both day and night) and walking safaris with highly-skilled Batswana guides. You'll also have the chance to learn how to track animals with members of the ancient Ju/’hoansi San tribe and hear all about how they survive in the region's arid conditions. Book a flight in a helicopter for a scenic sojourn above the Nxai Pans and even spend the night on a sleepout, before visiting the iconic Baines Baobab.