Montebelo Gorongosa Lodge & Safari

Make your way to the main lodge for a drink at the bar and meals served on the thatched, open-fronted terrace. Two cool pools, one for kids and another for adults, are great for rinsing off the dust after a game drive. Muscles in a knot? Head to the spa for some professional treatments. Weddings can be arranged, and conferences too. There's air-conditioning throughout, and internet access in the public areas.

Accommodation is in 30 large bungalows and three top-class villas, all decorated in natural earth tones, with netted beds, modern bathrooms, air-conditioning for those hot summer months. You will be comfortable. Prefer holidays under canvas? The campsite has everything you need, including a bathroom and shower area with hot water, a grill and a covered communal area. Spend some hours trying to catch that perfect warthog-on-the-lawn photograph for your online fans!

When taking in a morning or late-afternoon game drive, keep in mind that Gorongosa lies at the southern tip of the Great Rift Valley. The place is a natural tapestry. Follow hidden paths with a guide for up-close viewings of hippos and elephants. Visit Mount Gorongosa to see the stunning green-headed oriole, Livingstone’s turaco and a host of other lifers. Hike to Murombozi River waterfall, and get great pics on a canoe safari. Note: All activities incur an extra charge.