Etosha Mountain Lodge, 3 nights from R25 670 pps

Along with good wine and cheese, some things get better with age – and Etosha Mountain Lodge is one of them. Located in the exclusive Etosha Heights Private Reserve on the southwest border of Etosha National Park, the lodge has been going strong for over 15 years. Expect nine, classically-Namibian chalets, all with 180-degree, camera-loving panoramas of the wilderness, a beautiful main ‘lapa’ area, and a cool swimming pool for the hot African days.

The activities certainly don’t disappoint either. Think morning and afternoon game drives in this game-rich private reserve bordering the world-famous Etosha National Park. The reserve’s animals – including black rhino – are the major attraction. Go out in search of big cats and watch for signs of elephant on the horizon; catch all the action at the waterhole in front of camp; with top-notch guides leading the way, you’re in for an unforgettable adventure.