Mvuu Camp

The lounge and dining room are a simple combination of stone and thatch, with open sides for the breeze and river views. Furnishings are simple - wooden chairs with army-green cushions - but the atmosphere around the dining table is warm, as is the service. There's a well-equipped children's play area and a kid-friendly pool (it's fenced, with a shallow area) surrounded by thatched gazebos and sun-loungers. Lush vegetation fills the surrounds, and two enormous baobabs stand as towering sentinels. A separate conference centre caters for up to 40 delegates.

There's a wide range of activities on offer here. A boat trip along the river is both relaxing and rewarding! Look out for exceptional sightings of hundreds of hippos, huge crocodiles, herds of elephants and a myriad of birds (specials include Böhm's bee-eater and African skimmers). Both day and night game drives are available, although even as Malawi's premier game reserve, predators are largely absent. There is a good variety of antelope including waterbuck and sable, so guided walks with an armed ranger can be lots of fun. Visits to the local village are also possible via a short bike ride, where the camp's input into the community is clearly visible. Rhino tracking is available at extra cost.