May is a prime time to visit any of Botswana’s main safari reserves including Moremi in the predator-rich Okavango Delta, the Kalahari (where mini meerkats and big-maned lions roam) and Chobe in the north, where the lack of rain at this time of year means elephants cluster densely around the life-giving river.

Not only does May present some of the very best weather conditions for safari (clear skies, pleasantly-warm weather and little chance of rainfall) but it’s also before peak season begins in June, meaning you’ll be less likely to run into other safari vehicles on your game drives.

In the Delta, Tuludi – with its treehouse feel and kooky design touches – is one of the most beautiful places to stay, while Planet Baobab, on the edge of the stark, lunar-like Makgadikgadi Pans is an actually affordable safari option, with rooms available from just £72 a night.

Travel inspiration: where to go on holiday in May