If you believe that the future for conserving some of the world’s most interesting natural habitats – and, indeed, much of the wildlife on the planet – is through responsible, sustainable ecotourism, you should definitely put Pamushana Lodge on your itinerary. As part of a luxury, tailor-made holiday to Zimbabwe, this classy, tucked away lodge will place you on the doorstep of the Gonarezhou National Park. One of the most remarkable in the whole of Zimbabwe.

It will also give you immediate access to the varied big game – including lion and giraffe – of Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve. Not forgetting, of course, the hugely diverse bird population, consisting of over 5000 species and the endless parade of huge, ancient and enigmatic baobab tress, for which the area is renowned.