Little Ongava

Little Ongava only accommodates 6 guests, but the main area is big enough for 20. There are several different sitting areas with sumptuous couches, including on the outdoor viewing deck (complete with spotting scope). There's a lovely, large fireplace inside - perfect for the chilly winter nights. Typically, just one communal dining table is set, but private dining is available too. No detail has been overlooked with the decor and design. There's even a small chapel. The lodge is perched on top of a rocky hill, with expansive views of the mopani bushveld stretching to the horizon.

Three extravagantly spacious suites, built of stone and thatch, command spectacular views from their hilltop positions. They're so private and well-stashed you wouldn't know any other was there besides your own. Each suite's layout cleverly divides a large bedroom, a separate dressing area, a private lounge with a fireplace and a generous ensuite bathroom. Enjoy the Victorian bath and the outdoor shower - both commanding great views. Glass doors open out onto a deck with comfy reclining chairs and a private infinity pool. A short boardwalk leads to a shady sala with an outdoor daybed. This is opulence at every turn.

Guided walks on Ongava provide a chance of tracking white rhino on foot. Game drives (both day and night) on the reserve are also productive, since there's a healthy population of lions and a variety of other animals, including cheetah and giraffe. One notable absentee is elephants, but there are plenty of them in Etosha National Park and thus a day trip here (at least on one of your days) is essential. The sight of Etosha Pan (5000km2 of white salt) is seriously impressive too. You can opt to simply sit and relax in camp, watching the action come down to the waterhole or indulging in a bit of massage therapy.