Botswana is a land of two faces. In the south, the rippling red sands of the Kalahari Desert dominate. In the north, river-fed grasslands play host to big cats, buffalo, elephants, and diverse birdlife. Safari aside, a luxury holiday to Botswana lets you explore salt flats, marvel at prehistoric cave paintings, and camp under the stars.
‘Classic Safari Experience’
Perched on the edge of the Xakanaxa Lagoon, Camp Moremi places you only moments away from the spectacular wildlife for which Moremi Game Reserve is famous. At the camp there are 11 tents, each set on a raised teak deck with their own en-suite bathroom. Two dining areas host buffet-style food, and nightcaps can be enjoyed beside the warmth of a cosy fire pit. After a day of discovery, the swimming pool offers the perfect place to relax.
‘Peaceful Base for Exploration’
Camp Okavango is set on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, a series of channels, lagoons, lakes and islands that attract a diverse range of wildlife. The camp features twelve spacious luxury suites, while the one family suite offers two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. All suites are raised on wooden platforms, and walkways lead out to an elevated public area with two lounges, a bar, library, infinity plunge pool, fire pits and dining room, all overlooking the delta and natural vegetation.
Situated on a beautiful old tree-island in a prime wilderness locale in the south-east of the Okavango Delta, Chitabe Camp is built on raised decks to provide superb views across an expansive floodplain. Thanks to its mosaic of habitats, a plethora of plains game is seen on day and night drives as well as guided walks.
Eight spacious tents with fine-art wildlife photographs are set on elevated wooden decks. The walkways and main area are being rebuilt, along with a new 12-metre lap pool and gym, ready in June 2018. In keeping with our light footprint, much of the decking and gumpoles will be reused and recycled in the new structure.
‘Luxury Water Safari in a UNESCO World Heritage Site'
Set on a private ilala-palm-fringed island in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari feels like stepping into a whole new world – one where the unique rhythm of the water and wildlife shapes every moment.
The luxury lodge’s light-filled tented suites sit above the floodplains, allowing guests to wake to the gentle call of fish eagles and the shimmer of delta channels below. Each one comes with a plunge pool, indoor and outdoor showers, reading nooks, and beds draped in nets, and all stays are all-inclusive. This means breakfast, lunch, and dinner - plus drinks including alcohol - are covered. During the day, you can glide through papyrus-lined waterways in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), cruise on a barge, explore by motorboat, or take guided walking safaris when conditions allow. For a different vantage point, helicopter flights reveal the delta’s patchwork of islands and lagoons, while horseback safaris let you approach wildlife quietly across the floodplains.
And evenings are simply magical: sip a sundowner at the Fish Eagle Bar, voted one of the world’s most romantic, or gather around the campfire as lechwe, elephants, and hippos begin to stir under the cover of dusk. For our experts, it’s this seamless blend of water, wildlife, and understated luxury that makes Eagle Island Lodge one of the most remarkable safari experiences in the world.
'Remote and refined; A safari paradise'
The luxurious Leroo La Tau is an adventure within the heart of the magical Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Situated just on to the north-west of Khumaga Village, 140 kilometres to the south-east of Maun and on the western bank of the beautiful Boteti River, the lodge is positioned within an ideal location perfect for exploring the local sights. The lodge is host to twelve elegant suites that all possess en-suite bathrooms and outside of their rooms guests are invited to relax at the lodge's lounge, bar, swimming pool, or game-viewing hide that overlooks a breath-taking vista of the safari.
‘Magnificent Game Viewing’
Residing on Chief’s island in the Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve, Sanctuary Chiefs Camp sits in an area often referred to as the “predator capital of Africa”. Not only can you discover the reserve's vast wildlife through game drives, but also by boat due to the seasonal flood waters of the Okavango Delta. Mokoros – local dugout canoes, are calmly guided through lily-filled lagoons and streams by expert guides who point out hippos, crocodiles and antelopes. Relaxing moments can be found as you unwind in the swimming pool or with a treatment from the Spa’s organic, fair trade Africology range. At the end of the day gather around the boma for pre-dinner drinks before savouring a sumptuous three course meal. On special occasions, find romantic private dining by the pool or on your private bush pavilion deck overlooking the Okavango Delta floodplains.
‘Child-Friendly Lodge with Superior Luxury’
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero is located on the border of the Chobe National Park, the second largest national park in Botswana and home to an estimated 70,000 elephants, said to be the highest population of elephants in Africa. In addition to game drives, the lodge also carries out cruise safaris on double-tiered boats where you can observe the game from 360 degree swivel seats. At the camp, children can enjoy their own guided walks and game drives, whilst parents can unwind in the swimming pool or with a soothing treatment at the Spa. In the evening, exquisite cuisine can be savoured in a hilltop lodge overlooking panoramic views of the Chobe River. With their luxurious free-standing tubs, thatched cottages provide a welcoming retreat after a day in the bush.
'A True Explorer's Lodge - the Wild Meets Belmond'
Tucked within Chobe National Park, along the edge of the seasonal Savute Channel, Savute Elephant Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana feels like a private gateway into the wild heart of the Okavango ecosystem. From the moment you step off the small aircraft that transports you here, it’s clear this is far more than a safari. It’s an intimate and immersive encounter with one of Africa’s richest wildlife regions.
The lodge’s tented suites are elevated above the floodplains, with four-poster beds, private decks, and en-suite bathrooms that balance luxury with natural elegance. Each one frames views of the delta’s winding channels and dry plains, where elephants, lions, and other wildlife roam freely. Days are structured around exploration: guided game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, walking safaris with expert guides who share their knowledge of animal behavior, and birdwatching excursions across the marshes. For a different vantage point, helicopter flights reveal the intricate patchwork of channels, lagoons, and islands, while sundowners on a private barge let you watch the delta turn gold as the sun sets. Evenings are often spent around the Boma fire, sampling traditional African cuisine (all meals are included), sharing stories, and listening to the night sounds of the bush.
Savute Elephant Lodge is, in every sense, a lodge for those who want to feel the pulse of Africa without sacrificing comfort. Luxury is never separated from the landscape, and each encounter with wildlife feels personal.