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Kwando Splash Camp

Splash Camp is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the Private Kwara Reserve. The area has long been known as Splash due to the huge water crossings that had to be traversed to access the main camp area. The Private Kwara Reserve shares a 30km water boundary with the infamous Moremi Game Reserve, and its unique location boasts both permanent water and seasonal flood plains, as well as extensive dry bush wilderness. Favoured by labyrinths of permanent water channels and secret islands, this area offers the quintessential delta experience, and is considered to be amongst the best in Botswana for game viewing and safari oriented activities. Splash’s décor is contemporary yet simple, and in keeping with the Kwando Safaris’ philosophy of being immersed in nature, all the rooms are open to the sights and sounds of the wilderness.

Mombo Camp

Mombo Camp, on Mombo Island just off the northern tip of Chief’s Island, is built under large shady trees and overlooks a wonderful floodplain teeming with indigenous wildlife. Accommodation comprises eight spacious tents raised off the ground on teak decking, all built to maximise the vistas over the plains. Each tent is elegantly furnished, complete with en-suite bathrooms, a dressing area, indoor and outdoor showers and a bathtub that creates a luxuries sense of indulgence. The expanded deck includes a sala and plunge pool. Boasting a range of activities from game drives to helicopter flights, birdwatching to spa and gym facilities and fine, all inclusive dining, there’s plenty to keep even the most avid safari enthusiasts thoroughly entertained.

Tuludi Camp

Tuludi Camp delivers the classic luxury safari experience with a host of added perks that border on the wondrously unconventional. Picture seven, treehouse style rooms sheltered beneath an airy canopy of leadwood trees, a sophisticated camp interior that treads the line between contemporary and traditional, designed to immerse you completely within the essence of Okavango safari. Embark through undisturbed, natural landscapes of the private Khwai Reserve and sight the many infamous mammals that call Northern Botswanan home in a plethora of land and sea-based game viewing activities, all while being luxuriously pampered with freshly prepared food and bottomless beverages.

Oddballs’ Enclave Camp

Oddballs’ Enclave is a small, secluded off-shoot of one of the Okavango’s most revered travel destination, set on the same beautiful island and with spectacular views over the floodplains and old-growth forest of the islands fringe. With just five elevated ‘mini-meru’ walk-in tents, with a preference of double or dethatched beds, Enclave is the perfect venue for small groups, families, and those seeking an intimate atmosphere in which to luxuriate in one of the world’s most beautiful settings. The Enclave is on a small island just off the south-western edge of Chief’s Island, deep in the heart of the Okavango, and bordering Moremi Game Reserve.

Nogatsaa Pans Lodge

Situated south of the Chobe River in the eastern part of Chobe National Park lies Nogatsaa Pans Lodge, an intimate and charismatic ecolodge overlooking the Kwikamba Pan. Wildlife viewing is abundant, with consistent Big 5 game sightings, scores of predators and prey, and over 450 exotic bird species waiting for you to discover. A variety of enticing land-based safari excursions await you, headed by your own private guide, knowledgeable in all aspects of the land, wildlife and flora.

Xigera Safari Lodge

Located deep within the central west of the Okavango Delta, amidst the vastness of the Moremi Game Reserve lies Xigera Safari Camp, a charismatic and intimate lodge nestled within a labyrinth of winding delta channels and lagoons. Wildlife viewing is abundant, with consistent Big 5 game sightings, scores of predators and prey, and over 450 exotic bird species waiting for you to discover. A plethora of land, water and air excursions await, headed by your own private guide, knowledgeable in all aspects of the land, wildlife and flora, but also a warm companion dedicated to delivering the ultimate safari experience.

Abu Camp

Abu Camp offers the quintessential game viewing experience, inherently unique to the landscape of the Okavango Delta. The abundance of wildlife such as elephants, lions, cheetah, giraffe, rhino and wild dog comprise only a small fraction of the exotic and indigenous wildlife you will encounter throughout your stay. Abu Camp’s expansive catalogue of land, water and air-based activities is enough to satisfy the most avid safari enthusiasts. Luxury accommodation awaits you in-camp with six standard furnished canvas tents (as well as a double family unit) elevated on raised teak decks with astonishing views over the surrounding bush. Dig-in to an all-inclusive range of sumptuous feats and your choice of beverages throughout the day, ensuring around the clock appetite satisfaction.

Kwando Nxai Pan Camp

Nxai Pan is the only permanent camp situated within the Nxai Pan National Park and is located on the western edge of the fossil pan from which it takes name, facing open grasslands. The primary attraction to Nxai Pan National Park are the zebras that migrate by the thousands to the area to drop their young – the second largest land animal migration in Southern Africa, during the summer after the rains have fallen. It’s for these reasons and more that Kwando Nxai Pan Camp offers an appropriately situated, well round safari experience that benefits from relative seclusion and an abundance of undisturbed, thriving natural game populations that make for ideal viewing activities and excursions.

Zarafa Dhow Suite

The Zafara Dhow Suite is an intimate, luxury and romantic suite with and atmosphere of adventure. Privately operated, guests receive exclusive and deluxe treatment with a private vehicle, chef, staff and guide. Located on the 130,000 hectare Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, guests can cool off in their plunge pool with a breathtaking view over the lagoon and floodplains, looking out for leopard, lion, elephant, zebra and giraffe. The suite is adjacent to Zafara Camp, which is Botswana’s only Relais & Chateaux property, and overlooks the glassy Zibadianja Lagoon.

Selinda Explorers Camp

Selinda Explorers Camp opened in 2012 and is situated in the Selinda Reserve on the bank of the Selinda Spillway, placed under the shade of African Ebony and Mopane trees. The camp has been designed to recall how early explorers would have stayed, in both philosophy and practice and this campaign design can be seen throughout the furnishings of the rooms. The camp is classic and authentic, drawing on traditions of East African safaris and built using recycled hardwood.
There are four custom-built tents, with authentic furnishings from Zanzibar and the East. The tents include two rooms, a personal verandah and a ‘bustani’ bathroom. The atmosphere of the camp is bush elegance; with all tents being at ground level, and the main areas being open-sided there is no better way of placing yourself within the surrounding environment. The camp is small, personal and light on its carbon footprint with attentive and professional staff enhancing guests’ experience.