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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 Suite

The Selinda Suite is exclusive and luxurious, situated near Selinda Camp, where guests can experience a traditional safari in the heart of the Selinda Reserve. The suite runs as a private camp, perfect for guests who are looking for an authentic but private safari experience. Guests of the Selinda Suite enjoy a private entrance and their own safari guide with a private vehicle, chef and host. Decorated with elements paying homage to water, air, earth and fire the rooms are decorated with objects that the explorer David Livingstone would have found on his travels. After a day spent on safari drives or walks exploring the wildlife of the area guests can relax in one of the many sumptuous areas of the suite.

Selinda Camp

Selinda Camp reopened in 2019, and is themed around the village of Sangwali, which used to be home to 3000 warriors and even loaned the explorer David Livingstone 200 men to aid him in his travels. The camp is partly owned by famous film-makers Derek and Beverley Joubert, who worked on the National Geographic film “Birth of a Pride”, which showcased the famous Selinda Lion pride. Selinda Camp is inspired by and celebrates European, Mokololo and Bayei cultures who all have links to this area. The Camp is themed around the thatched village of Sangwali, and pays homage to the elements; water in the form of blue décor; air, through billowing silks hanging from the lounge area’s ceiling and earth, represented through fresh, home-grown meals. Three guests tents, all covered in thatch offer a luxury and comfortable stay. All come complete with large ensuite bathrooms, private verandas and refreshing swimming pools. The main area of the camp is authentic and relaxing with high roofs, soft lighting and comfortable sofas perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view after a day of game excursions.

Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge

Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge is an eco-friendly lodge, built to blend into the surrounding environment, its placement high on a ledge overlooking the Savuti landscape affords unique and spectacular 180 degree views; game viewing and the natural surroundings are outstanding here, being situated in the famous Chobe National Park. Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge significantly reduces its environmental impact by making the most of the shining suns’ rays, using it to create renewable energy through the use of solar panels. Each elegant tented room sleeps two people, offering and en-suite bathroom and private decking for an uninterrupted view of the African plains. The lodge is also family friendly, with two luxury tented suites that sleep four. Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge will take care of your mind, body and soul with a refreshing pool, relaxing lounges and an indulgent spa.

Tubu Tree Camp

From Tuba Trees unique, shady perch within the trees what better way to feel at the heart of the Okavango Delta. Tuba Tree is well known for leopard sightings, and offer day and night game drives to try to catch a glimpse. Eight elevated guests tents offer outstanding views of the floodplain from the decking. As well as game drives, seasonal water activities allow guests a different pace of adventure and a new perspective of the floodplains. Tubu Camp is located in Botswana’s famous Okavango Delta, made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014 and is the largest endorheic delta in Africa. The diverse landscape of the delta is truly amazing, encompassing small islands, channels, lagoons and sparkling, ever-changing waterways.

Vumbura Plains

Vumbra Plains is a luxury, modern-style safari camp which is run on solar power to help protect its diverse surroundings. The surrounding wildlife is stunning and varied, delivering an authentic safari experience. Game drives are stunning here as the terrain is game-rich; filled with wandering elephants, giraffes and hippos. Between two separate, but linked camps, there are 14 elevated, spacious and contemporary rooms filled with luxury touches including private plunge pools and salas. Situated within Botswana’s famous Okavango Delta, which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014, the diverse landscape is a gem of Africa and truly outstanding. Small islands, channels, lagoons and untamed, crystal clear waterways are waiting to be explored. Empowerment opportunities have been created in this area of the delta through partnerships with local communities.

Bushman Plains Camp

Bushman Plains Camp is Botswana’s first Bushman-owned Safari Camp in the Heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp is located within a 370,000-acre wilderness, utilising a prime wildlife area where only one other camp operates, making this arguably Botswana’s most intimate and bespoke safari retreat. Highly skilled indigenous bushman guides and trackers lead your daily activities. Game drives are conducted in open 4×4 safari vehicles and facilitate off road and night-time driving, providing optimum conditions for intimate, around the clock game viewing with a host of added benefits exclusive to Bushman Plains Camp.

Seba Camp

Seba Camp is situated on the stunning Abu Concession nestled in amongst majestic hardwood trees, in the Okavango Delta. The camp overlooks a perennial lagoon and is surrounded by open grassland, offering wildlife encounters from land and water-based activities. This camp caters well for families, with two out of the eight luxury tents designed for families with their own plunge pools and sandpit. Seba Camp runs on 100% solar power, to help ensure a light environmental footprint. Built in 2006, the camo has been nominated for Best Hotel in Travel + Leisure 2021 awards with each tent in the camp celebrating a different ethnic group of Botswana through its authentic, colourful décor. Wilderness Safaris was founded in Botswana in 1983 and is dedicated to the conservation of the magnificent biodiversity of the Okavango Delta.

Pelo Camp

Pelo Camp, remotely situated in amongst towering palm, jackalberry and Natal mahogany trees, gets its name from the shape of the island it sits on – ‘Pelo’ being the Setswana word for heart. This small, peaceful island hideaway makes it easy for guests to fall in love with the surrounding nature and Botswana. Pelo is a small camp, with five tents, each with their own private veranda allowing for unparalleled views of the Okavango Delta and a main tented dining and lounge area. Mokoro excursions are emphasised at Pelo Camp – silently gliding on the surrounding water is a perfect way to connect to the Okavango Delta and the heritage of this region.

Camp Maru

Okavango Hidden Gems Camp Maru, in addition to the closely situated sister camp Amber River Camp is situated within the NG32 Concession towards the very southeasterly end of the Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp is accessed via transfer from Maun, followed by a game drive to the final location. Camp Maru looks out amongst a winding lagoon, with comfortable and airy 4-star pitched canvas accommodation that oversees spectacular vistas over the surround bush. Accommodation comes complete with en-suite facilities and a range of modern amenities.