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The collection of Botswana lodges and camps we prefer to use for our safaris are of the finest in Africa and compliments the surrounding areas where they are situated. These camps also work in conjunction with the local communities and operate in an environmentally friendly manner, to preserve these pristine areas for future generations. The properties offer a ‘real Africa’ experience with outstanding service in comfort and style…

Lodges in Chobe National Park and area


Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe Game Lodge is one of Africa’s finest locations, overlooking the placid Chobe River and the vast expanse of the Caprivi flood plain beyond, with its herds of elephant, buffalo and antelope. As the only permanent lodge within the Chobe National Park, Chobe Game Lodge shares its space, 11 700 square kilometres, with over 65 000 elephants.
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Chobe Savanna Lodge
Chobe Savanna Lodge is a brand new luxury lodge, located in its own private conservancy on the banks of the Chobe River in Namibia, overlooking the Chobe National Park. The main lodge is constructed of brick, wood and thatch with 180-degree panoramic views over the Puku Flats in Botswana. Guest facilities include a lounge, with open fireplace and a dedicated “game viewing” bar, a boma and an open-air swimming pool with sun deck.
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Lodges & Camps in Savute Area


Savute Safari Lodge 
Savute Safari Lodge peers out from ancient camelthorn trees on the banks of the now dry Savute channel, part of the dynamic Savute eco system renowned for its large concentration of elephant and large lion prides. The lounge, library and cocktail bar are situated in the exquisite thatch and timber main building, while in front there is a viewing deck ideal for watching game at the water hole. The lodge also has a swimming pool on a raised wooden teak deck overlooking the channel, affording guests to watch game while swimming…
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Lodges & Camps in the Okavango Delta


Jao Camp
Jao Camp is a 16-bedded luxury tented camp situated in a private reserve to the west of the Moremi Game Reserve, within the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta.  The camp is located in a remote area on a large island. Across the waterway in front of the camp, guests have access to open flood plains and savannah for a wonderful Okavango experience. The area is extremely seasonal and with the annual flood, transforms from dry green open plains in summer to shallow flood plains in the winter. Access to this area is only by aircraft.
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Mombo / Little Mombo
Mombo Camp is situated on Mombo Island, adjoining the northern tip of Chief’s Island, and is within the Moremi Game Reserve in northern Botswana. The camp offers abundant big game viewing, arguably the best in Botswana. The highlight here is the concentrations of plains game and all the predators – including the big cats! Leopard sightings are particularly good. Mombo is built under the shade of some large shady trees and overlooks a wonderful floodplain that teems with game.

Little Mombo is an extension to Mombo Camp, and is built under the shade of large shady trees and overlooks a wonderful floodplain that teems with game. The three tented rooms are comfortably furnished, spacious and well appointed and have en-suite facilities under canvas (and an additional outdoor shower for those who enjoy a shower under the stars). The dining room, pub and living area overlook the open plain in front of the camp and there is a plunge pool for relaxing in the heat of the day.
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Sandibe Safari Lodge
Sandibe Safari Lodge is situated in a remote wilderness area in the South Eastern Okavango Delta, 20 km east of Chief’s Island, on the southern border of Moremi Game Reserve and adjacent to the Santantadibe river system. The area that Sandibe traverses is 270 km². The site was specifically chosen for its extraordinary beauty, its prime location on the permanent Delta and its proximity to the game-rich grassy plains.
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Lodges in Linyanti area

 

Kings Pool Camp
Kings Pool Camp is located in a private reserve in the Linyanti / Savuti Channel area in the northern part of Botswana, on the western boundary of Chobe National Park.  The source of the Savuti Channel is within this private reserve. The camp overlooks the oxbow-shaped Kings Pool Lagoon and the Linyanti River to the north. The area has a large wildlife resource with a wide variety of species, but it is most noted for its very large Elephant populations, which can reach enormous densities during our winter months. 
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Lodges in Kalahari area

 

Deception Valley Lodge
Situated near the centre of Botswana, adjoining the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and not far from the famous Okavango delta, lies Deception Valley Lodge. This luxury lodge provides a rare type of bush experience in one of Africa’s most remote areas – a semi desert area where Bushmen once roamed. The ethnic African theme of the lodge, attention to detail, personal service and very unique activities guarantees an unforgettable stay.
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Lodges in Makgadikgadi area

 

Jack’s Camp
This camp is completely refurbished to a traditional East African 40s safari style. A visit to the area is essential for anyone interested in evolution and the origins and explanation of the Okavango Delta and Botswana’s big picture . . .It is also a complete desert experience focusing on species unique to the area such as gemsbuck, brown hyena and springbuck, as well as the geology, archaeology and anthropology of the Kalahari and Makgadikgadi.
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