Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

The main areas embrace that contemporary safari aesthetic with floor-to-ceiling windows maximising those mountain views at every turn. Mirage restaurant serves up a mix of local and international cuisine with both buffet and à la carte options, whilst the Pegasus bar promises Mediterranean-inspired dishes in an alfresco setting. The Amani Spa is the real standout - five treatment rooms including a VIP couple's suite with private deck and jacuzzi, plus an infrared sauna that's perfect after a dusty game drive. Two swimming pools provide different atmospheres, and the well-maintained gardens are dotted with indigenous plants that attract an impressive variety of birdlife.

The 138 rooms and suites follow a Scandinavian-meets-African design philosophy using natural materials, wooden accents, and earthy tones. Standard rooms are spacious and modern with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with Chromecast (hello Netflix), and private terraces overlooking either the gardens or mountains. Superior rooms offer the best mountain views, whilst Premium Suites go all-out with private pools and generous outdoor seating areas. All rooms come with proper mod cons including minibars, coffee stations, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. Family interconnecting rooms cater to those travelling with children, and the soundproofing means you won't hear your neighbours - or the main road that runs nearby.

The hotel's activity desk can arrange the full spectrum of Lowveld adventures. Kruger National Park is just over an hour's drive away, with guided game drives available to spot the Big Five in their natural habitat. Closer to home, there's the Blyde River Canyon with its boat cruises and hiking trails, whilst adrenaline junkies can try hot air ballooning, white water rafting, or microlight flights. The adjacent Equine House offers horseback safaris through the bush, and there are several wildlife rehabilitation centres nearby including the famous Moholoholo centre.