Setari Camp

Setari's main area hunkers on the edge of the riverine forest overlooking a floodplain, with its thatched roof and wooden decking helping it melt into the landscape. There's plenty of alfresco seating for enjoying the views, and a dining area that's lit by candles. The interior lounge has cosy corners that are open-sided, allowing you to read and keep an eye on the activities. There's a deck with a fire pit, a pool, and a gym and curio shop.

Elevated walkways lead to eight tented suites and one family tent, all built of canvas with solid-wood beams, and also raised on platforms. Real care has been taken in the overall design – the interiors are that agreeable combination of comfort and luxury. The extra-long king-sized bed is fitted with crisp sheets, there's a free-standing bathtub, a large walk-in shower, and an outdoor shower-with-a-view. The family tent consists of two adjoining tents, each with an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower.

Accessing Setari involves a plane trip to a nearby airstrip, followed by a 30-minute drive to the waterside dock. Then all wheels are off – from here, you'll get around in motorboats or dugout canoes, and on foot. Cruising through the waterways is smooth and tranquil, and you're likely to see big grazers and browsers (elephants, buffalo, giraffe), primates (monkeys, baboons), water-adapted species such as sitatunga antelope, and a treasury of birds.