Okavango Delta
One of Wilderness Safaris' flagship properties, this regally luxurious twin camp is on the Duba Plains in the transition zone between the savannahs and…
Must-see hotels in Botswana
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Okavango Delta
This riverine forest retreat is the architectural jewel of the Okavango Delta, as well as one of the premier safari camps anywhere in Southern Africa…
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Okavango Delta
Part of Wilderness Safaris' portfolio of premier camps, Jao is a special place that combines Asian style (the public areas and the rooms were inspired by…
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Okavango Delta
This highly recommended camp has the usual high levels of comfort, but there are some very special selling points. The recently overhauled rooms, elevated…
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Chobe National Park
Make no mistake: this is one of the premier properties anywhere in Africa. As ecofriendly as it's possible to be out here, Zarafa's tented villas are…
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Botswana
A wonderfully tranquil place, 15km north of town off the road to Maun, Woodlands is easily the pick of places to stay around Francistown if you have your…
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Okavango Delta
Ask anyone in Botswana for the country’s most exclusive camp and they’re likely to nominate Mombo. The surrounding delta scenery is some of the finest in…
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Botswana
If we could choose one place to stay in the CKGR, this would be it. These lovely solar-powered tents inhabit a gorgeous location southeast of Deception…
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Okavango Delta
In a grove of ebony trees on the flats near the Boro River, this exquisitely designed tented camp has sweeping views of the delta floodplains. The rooms…
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Botswana
Just outside the CKGR's northeastern boundary, this exclusive bush retreat inhabits 150 sq km of privately owned Kalahari bush and has a much more…
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Okavango Delta
One of the more intimate camps run by Wilderness Safaris, Chitabe Lediba has just five tents (including two family ones) and a warm and intimate…
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Chobe National Park
This 10-room camp was rebuilt completely in 2012 with a commitment to sustainability; all of the camp’s power comes from solar energy, and waste disposal…
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Botswana
Some 52km north of Nata, Elephant Sands, run by Mike and Saskia, is a fabulous place to stay. Excellent and spacious safari tents, some chalets and a few…
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Okavango Delta
A beautiful option for those wanting the amenities of a high-end safari – expertly cooked meals, attentive service and wonderful views over its island…
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Botswana
This fabulous camp on an island in a branch of the Limpopo River is run by respected conservationists Judi Gounaris and Dr Helena Fitchat, and they bring…
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Botswana
These three campsites have no facilities, but their location on the valley floor (some kilometres apart) is among the best in the Kalahari. Site No 2 (S…
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Okavango Delta
Opened in 2016, this wonderful camp has six tents that are immaculate, large and the sort of canvas home you'll struggle to tear yourself away from. But…
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Okavango Delta
This lovely, welcoming lodge lies beside a channel of the Okavango River. The chalets have air-con; the A-frames are fan only. Boats can be rented and the…
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Okavango Delta
This lovely spot at the panhandle’s lower end is a fantastic place. Each of the shady campsites has its own shower and toilet, and the tranquil setting…
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Chobe National Park
This cross between a tented camp and luxury mobile safari enables you to experience the freedom of camping (sites are moved every few days) with the…
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Okavango Delta
Xaranna is a worthy member of the elite group of camps run by &Beyond, which mixes daringly designed luxury accommodation with serious conservation work…
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Okavango Delta
Stylish rooms on slightly elevated wooden decks have a refreshingly contemporary look that you just don't expect to find in this dusty, nondescript border…
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Botswana
If you’re after Kgalagadi's most luxurious experience, book a night here. Owned and operated by the local San community, the lodge is a dry, dreamy…
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Botswana
Slightly removed from the main circuit, the two Piper Pan sites have a wonderfully remote feel and wildlife watching is good thanks to a water hole. The…
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Okavango Delta
Five elevated suites overlook a tree line that conceals (but not too much) great wildlife viewing in a shady, woodsy area of the delta close to the…
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Gaborone
This great place, around 14km south of the city centre, is the only accommodation with a real backpacker vibe around Gaborone. It has everything from…
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Okavango Delta
A favourite Moremi campground, Xakanaxa occupies a narrow strip of land surrounded by marshes and lagoons. It’s no coincidence that many upmarket lodges…
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Botswana
One of the more attractive options in the southern Kalahari, this private game lodge, 25km northwest of Kang along the Trans Kalahari Hwy, combines a…
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Gaborone
Located within the Grand Palm Resort complex, this affordable business hotel has classy if smallish rooms with a hint of Afro-chic in the decor. If this…
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Botswana
The four campsites that sit above or close to the southern end of Mabuasehube Pan are among the loveliest in the Kalahari, with fabulous, sweeping views…
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Botswana
This sprawling campground has 14 sites and is one of Botswana’s loveliest, with baobabs as a backdrop to most campsites, many of which also have sweeping…
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Chobe National Park
The premier camp in Savuti is made up of 12 lavishly appointed East African–style linen tents on raised wooden platforms, complete with antique-replica…
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Botswana
Out in the quiet southeastern suburbs of Francistown, this lovely little guesthouse has a family-run feel and rooms decorated in earth tones or with…
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Botswana
Just three sites sit close to the famed baobabs, and it's a wonderfully evocative site once the daytrippers go home – this is the best place to camp in…
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Okavango Delta
Pronounced 'kee-jera', this isolated spot is deep in the heart of the Inner Delta and is renowned for its rich birdlife. It's predominantly a water camp,…
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Botswana
Hemingway would have loved this place. Set up for safari romantics, the whole aesthetic, complete with a classic maroon and dark-khaki colour scheme, is…
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Botswana
This excellent lodge/guesthouse/campground run by the local San community is a terrific place to stay. Accommodation is simple, but there's a real…
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Botswana
As the CKGR grows in popularity, places like this come into their own for those looking for a quieter Kalahari experience. Set on a 110-sq-km private…
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Okavango Delta
Little Vumbura has a stunning island setting: this is one camp where you can only arrive by boat (after a short vehicle ride from the airstrip) for much…
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Okavango Delta
Arriving here by boat is just the start of your enjoyable island-camp experience. There are just five tents, and the look is decidedly rustic. The tents…
