Entering the cream and ivory canvas tent, you will be delighted by the sight of the room's grand centrepiece - a colourfully adorned bed dramatically offset by a lavish wooden headboard, styled to resemble a regal crown. Vast and expansive, these beds are made of Tanzanian cypress.

Intimate and distinctive, Grumeti has just ten spacious tents with en suite bathrooms and showers open to the sun and stars. Each flamboyant tent perches on a raised platform. At night you will lie under the cool shade of African thatch grass, stirred by ceiling fans.

The high-roofed tents are lined with hand-sculpted African finishes, hand-blown Kenyan glassware and the unexpected colours of bright lime, scarlet, bronze, orange and crimson. Ensconced in accommodation fit for royalty, you can gaze out over the riverbanks and hippo pools. The décor of the shared living spaces is funky, with unusual beaded antique artefacts.

Askaris (security guards) accompany you to and from your tent at night.

The main living areas, including the pool, overlook the water lettuce-edged river. Wallow the lazy hours away in our tempting plunge pool, relax in our lounge and domed bar or wander through the curio shop. The spacious decks are perfect for sundowners overlooking the river. Solar panels have replaced electric power to eliminate noise and pollution.

As twilight nears, watch the mystery of the day reinvent itself. Buildings come to life and shadows leap into wondrous shapes. Full of promise and discovery, Grumeti is ideal for honeymooners or for celebrating a special occasion.