Liesl's Family trip to Feline Fields Botswana

Spacious and romantic, Feline Fields Vintage Camp's eight bell tents take "glamping" to new levels. All have luxurious king or twin beds, with fluffy down duvets and feather pillows and plush mattresses. Add in rugs, butler trays, Victoriana-style pot plants and swish cane furniture and you have all the modern comforts with oodles of vintage style. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom with a basin, flushing toilet and large bucket shower which is filled with warm water when you need it.

A small wooden deck in front of each tent has two comfortable safari chairs for relaxation and an amenity station with a basin that's filled with warm water each morning so you can refresh yourself before heading out on a morning game drive.

Credit: Feline Fields

Credit: Feline Fields

Credit: Feline Fields

Credit: Feline Fields

Credit: Feline Fields

Credit: Feline Fields

Two family tents are available, each with two, interleading bedrooms - one with a king size bed and one with twin beds - and a shared bathroom. More family tents can be created on demand for exclusive groups travelling together.

Spacious and romantic, Feline Fields Vintage Camp's eight bell tents take "glamping" to new levels. All have luxurious king or twin beds, with fluffy down duvets and feather pillows and plush mattresses. Add in rugs, butler trays, Victoriana-style pot plants and swish cane furniture and you have all the modern comforts with oodles of vintage style. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom with a basin, flushing toilet and large bucket shower which is filled with warm water when you need it.

A small wooden deck in front of each tent has two comfortable safari chairs for relaxation and an amenity station with a basin that's filled with warm water each morning so you can refresh yourself before heading out on a morning game drive.

Credit: Feline Fields

Credit: Feline Fields

Credit: Feline Fields

Credit: Feline Fields

Feline Fields Lodge's three two-storey pool suites are built on raised platforms to make the most of the incredible views out over the Kalahari. Their raison d'etre is to create the feeling of having your own home in the African wilderness where you can relax in private and immerse yourself in your surroundings.

On the ground floor, a super king size bed draped in billowing mosquito nets forms the focal point of each suite. A beautiful fan on each ceiling, just above the bed, keeps the air cool and there is always a refreshing breeze coming through the gauze windows at night, maintaining a comfortable temperature even at the hottest time of the year. A lounge area with a 150cm daybed sofa and coffee table can be used as a further sleeping area for children. An Engelbox safari fridge with ice-cold drinks is provided in the room.

An outside staircase leads to the beautiful upper deck which offers a a place to relax and can curl up with a good book during the day, or enjoy a sleepout-style experience at night. Cooled by the Kalahari breeze beneath a thatched roof and protected by a mosquito net, you fall asleep to the sights and sounds of the African night and wake to spectacular sunrises. Private dinners can also be arranged here.

Feline Fields Lodge's three spacious Bush Suites are light and airy, raised more than a metre off the ground on beautiful decks made from sustainable wood. This gives you the feeling of floating in the Kalahari savannah with phenomenal views from every angle.

Each bush suite has twin beds which can be converted to a super king size bed, surrounded by flowing mosquito nets and complemented by an inviting en-suite bathroom with double basins, walk-in massage shower and flushing toilet. The suites' sides can be opened up, leaving only transparent gauze netting between you and the bush, creating a natural flow of air and giving that feeling of being completely surrounded by nature.

?All of the suites have a beautiful "star bath" out on their private wooden deck where you can admire the crystal-clear Kalahari night sky while enjoying a long, romantic soak. Add a bottle of bubbly for an extra drop of romance!

The sizeable two-bedroom Family Villa is perfect for couples with children or even two couples travelling together and overlooks the pristine wilderness of the Kalahari savannah.

Gauze windows allow for a natural flow of air to the private lounge and the canopied bedrooms on either side of it. Both are double bedrooms, one of which can be converted to a twin or triple room. Each bed is surrounded by linen mosquito nets.

Each bedroom has its own, en-suite bathroom with double basins, massage shower and flushing toilet. The Family Villa also has its own spacious deck made from sustainable wood where you can relax during the day or gaze up at the African night sky, ablaze with a million stars. A private swimming pool runs the width of the villa, giving you the chance to cool off during the day and night, if you wish!