Mokolwane

Built on stilted decks amongst the trees, Mokolwane's communal areas are subtle and comfortable with cushy couches, hardwood floors and plenty of space to take in the view — the deck will soon become your favourite spot. At meal times, there are shared dining tables at which to enjoy fresh, hearty recipes. Afterwards, head straight to the firepit and kick off your shoes, order and Amarula and gaze at the stars.

Clustered beneath a collection of fig, jackalberry, mangosteen and ilala palm trees, there are seven stilted tents including one family unit. Each A-frame tent has a four-poster bed draped in soft linens, standing fan, desk and a small sitting area, while the hardwood floors are cloaked with beautifully-patterned rugs. The open-plan bathrooms enjoy the same fantastic views of the landscape, as well as a separate rainfall shower (with equally excellent views!). All tents open onto private decks.

The concession encompasses a variety of landscapes and habitats, making for very eventful wildlife viewing. On game drives, you'll travel between nearby islands and floodplains, binoculars primed to spot huge herds of elephant (thousands have been known to gather around a single waterhole), buffalo, giraffe and antelope, as well as myriad big cats and African painted dog. After nightfall, keep your eyes peeled for porcupine, aardwolf, aardvark, civet and genet cats. At the right time of year, mokoro rides are also available.