Stay
High on a kopje (small hill) close to
the park, Mihingo Lodge (pictured)
has 12 secluded tented rooms, each
with phenomenal views out over the
savannah from their private decks
(www.mihingo-lodge.com; full board
from ` 35,200). The style of each is
classic safari, with sturdy wooden
furniture, crisp white sheets, and
leather campaign chairs under
A-frame thatched roofs. The cool
breeze that wafts through is
a welcome respite from the heat
below. The restaurant, bar, lounge
and infinity pool look out over
a waterhole, where baboons
squabble, and antelope and zebra
come to drink. This is a place to take
a more unusual safari, including
horseback, walking, mountain-biking
and even jogging. On a budget,
try Leopards Rest Camp (www.
leopardrestcamp.com; pre-erected
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