Don’t get a surprise if you glance out of the floor-to-ceiling windows of your suite at Leadwood only to see an elephant or two calmly drinking from your private swimming pool. You’re in the heart of Dulini Private Game Reserve and the wildlife is free to wander, putting you in touch with some of Africa’s most awe-inspiring animals.

Privacy and close connections are integral at Leadwood, which has only four large suites and is named after the trees leopards favour for their afternoon naps. Lying at the coming together of the Mabrak and Sand Rivers, the lodge has been constructed from natural materials like thatch, granite and stone, providing a peaceful haven for couples or small groups travelling together.