Elephant Pan

The guest area sits on an elevated platform, with an open-sided dining room, bar and comfortable lounge under a high thatched roof. A wooden walkway sweeps along the front of the lodge to a sun trap deck and the all-important fire pit, and the rim flow swimming pool looks directly across the waterhole, for a spot of wildlife-watching as you float. The camp is unfenced and completely open to the bush – elephants are frequent visitors, so be prepared for some close encounters!

Beneath the mopane trees, eight simple but comfortable canvas tents are set along a sandy pathway. Classic safari tents in design, they are surprisingly spacious, with full size twin beds and a charmingly rustic en-suite bathroom and shower at the rear, separated from the bedroom by a canvas screen. There is also a fabulous sleep out platform a short distance from camp, with comfortable beds and mozzie nets, should you feel like getting slightly closer to nature.

This private concession is without the restrictions of a national park and offers the freedom to follow the game as it roams, plus the added bonus of exploring on foot if you wish. Early morning and afternoon game drives consistently produce excellent sightings, including impressive herds of elephant and buffalo, big cats and a huge variety of plains game. African wild dogs are frequently encountered, and night drives offer the exciting possibility of spotting leopard, hyena and other nocturnal species.