Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve – in the foothills of the Langeberg in the Western Cape – has set up five luxury safari tents, each with a view of forest and mountains.
On sunny days you can roll up the canvas walls and feel as though you’re truly living outdoors. Birdsong fills the air: Red-chested cuckoo, sombre greenbul, greater doublecollared sunbird…
When the weather takes a chillier turn, batten down the hatches and play cards around the table. (Tip: August gets pretty windy. Rather opt to stay in one of their chalets.)