The large airy safari tents of Tsowa Safari Island are nestled on the edge of the island on the banks of the Zambezi River under the shade of deep forest. Each tent has a small covered verandah set on the river’s edge and looks directly across to the Zambezi National Park on the mainland. Wildlife frequents the water’s edge in the late afternoon and early morning. The free-standing tents are set well apart from one another, with 20 metres separating each tent. The en-suite bathrooms each have a large indoor shower and a separate outdoor shower so that you may shower under open African skies. Nothing quite beats lying back on soft, white linen at the end of a fun day, to the night sounds of wildlife – maybe an owl hooting softly, a hyena calling or even lions mating (safely across the river!).

Carefully considered, the structural design is simplistic and clean, always treading lightly. The interiors are fresh with loads of natural, raw elements; home to a modern day explorer.