Al Sahel Villa Resort

Offering laid-back luxury with gazelles and peacocks grazing on the lawn out front, Al Sahel resort sits on the island's west, surrounded by the scrubland of the reserve, with fantastic wildlife-spotting at your doorstep. Each of the 30 safari-chic airy villas comes with thatched African-style roof, open-beam cathedral ceiling, four-poster bed and a wide, canvas-shaded terrace (many with private plunge-pool).