Okavango Origins

Built beside a small channel and overlooking those iconic, vast Delta floodplains, the central camp is humble but well-equipped with cushy sofas and a fridge that's always stocked. Meals are served family-style and each one is authentic, hearty and very tasty. After dinner, enjoy nights spent around the fire, listening for the calls of nearby wildlife. The staff are endlessly warm and attentive, whether it's waking you up for those early-morning game drives or keeping your glass filled with your drink of choice.

Okavango Origins has just four tents, making for an intimate and exclusive stay. They are simply but effectively designed, each with a king-sized bed (singles are offered on request) draped in high-thread-count linens. The en-suite bathrooms come with pressurised hot showers and flushing loos. Entirely solar-powered, the rooms are also equipped with overhead lighting, charging points and a standing fan for warmer days – hot water bottles are tucked into your bed by evening. Out front, there is a canvas verandah with director chairs, where you can simply sit and wait for the passing wildlife.

The concession is a hive of animal activity, especially when it comes to big cats and African wild dogs – the sightings are nothing short of prolific. Game drives are top of the list and are done in custom vehicles (everyone has a 'window seat') led by a guide and tracker duo. Bush walks are also available for a more intimate, close-up look at your surroundings, while seasonal mokoro rides offer a similar experience from the water. Birders will also be kept enthralled by the hundreds of species.