Belmond Khwai River Lodge

Botswana’s wildlife mecca, the Moremi Game Reserve, in the Okavango Delta.

If you like your wilderness rough and ready, it’s time to stop reading now. Belmond Khwai River Lodge offers the comfort of a luxury hotel room deep in the African bush. The vast “tents” come with four poster beds, air conditioning, and a full mini bar. In the suite, there’s even a private plunge pool.

Fresh air and adventure gives you quite an appetite. To feed this there are morning biscuits, a hearty brunch, afternoon tea and cakes, early evening canapés and drinks beside the fire, before a delicious dinner. If you really feel the need to burn it all off Belmond Khwai River Lodge also has a swimming pool, gym and spa on site.

The day at Belmond Khwai River Lodge starts and finishes with game drives, to make the most of the cooler hours when both animals and people are more active. First time safari-goers will be delighted by the chance to see all of the Big Five, while twitchers will be well rewarded by the extraordinary array of bird-watching. To see the bush up close, there are walking safaris, and for those who are interested in the local culture, there is the chance to visit a nearby local village.