Sanbona Tilney Manor

Cape Georgian is the lodge's elegant design theme, and the decor draws on the natural colours of the surrounding stone and vegetation, with subtle reminders of San culture. The main area is extremely comfortable, with huge windows, a large but cosy lounge (with fireplace and TV), indoor and outdoor dining at a long table (the food is extremely good), a spa with a steam room and sauna, a rim-flow pool and wi-fi. Tilney Manor is also an excellent wedding venue.

There are six large, open-plan suites (four with king-sized beds, two with twins) in three separate units. Each suite is spacious and opens onto a private veranda with views across the indigenous gardens to the undulating mountains and plains. The interiors, which really deserve the 'luxurious' label, have aircon, TV and DVD player, a tea and coffee station, his and her outdoor showers, an en-suite bathroom with shower, twin basins and free-standing bath, a fireplace and a minibar. Just relax!

Game drives to explore the raw beauty of the plains and their wild inhabitants, from the Big Five (and those famous white lion) to hyaena, black-backed jackal, giraffe, zebra, antelope of all sizes and 200 bird species. Guided walking safaris can be arranged and are perfect for investigating the flora and smaller creatures. Back at the lodge, the spa offers treatments in two rooms, the verandas have views to eternity and the suites are perfect for a little snooze.