Sovereign House

Overlooking a dam, the house’s best feature is the tiered deck that almost encircles it. With shady sala areas, built-in benches, a glorious stone fireplace and sweet little plunge pool, this is a supreme spot to linger throughout the day. Inside you’ll find an open-plan lounge and dining room with modern furnishings and oodles of cosiness. Gather around the campfire for a convivial nightcap or settle back in the library for a real slice of solitude.

The three bedrooms sleep two guests in either a double or two twin beds. Picture windows provide plenty of natural light and exceptional views over the dam (in fact, the views from all sides are pretty amazing). En-suite bathrooms are spacious and equipped with both baths and showers. Amenities here are ample – wi-fi, aircon, TV, minibars and Nespresso machines. To say it’s a home away from home would assume an unusually flush domestic circumstance!

Activities at Madikwe offer a dynamic take on this wilderness. On-foot outings serve as a great complement to game drives, allowing you to see both the small and big attractions in the morning and afternoon. Night drives make it possible to view the lesser-seen creatures, from pangolin and aardwolf to hunting lions. This Big Five reserve is also home to wild dogs (there are good numbers in the area) and a host of fabulous birds (some 300 have been recorded).