safari lodges Botswana
Botswana
the quintessential safari
Discover Botswana.
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Be amazed as you explore the dark water channels of the Okavango Delta and the large herds of the Moremi Game Reserve.
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Located within the heart of the Okavango Delta, the Moremi Reserve is at its most beautiful between April to June (right before peak season rates…) when the slowly trickling flood waters transforms the barren plains into sparkling waterways spectacularly dotted with water lily ponds
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Moving further north, one can stay a few nights in the famous Savute wilderness or the remote Linyanti before ending at Botswana’s Chobe ‘Riverfront’ showcasing its large herds of splashing elephants
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Botswana lodges are either land and/or water based so we suggest staying a few nights at each lodge type for the full game drive AND boating or mokoro Botswana experience
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Compelling game viewing excursions in Botswana include mokoro, walking safaris or guided day and night game drives
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International flights arrive Maun Airport from where one can connect a 30min -1.5hr flight to safari lodge airstrip.
Lodge staff will do a meet and greet on airstrip before the final road transfer to your lodge.
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Arrive at your safari lodge, enjoy a welcome drink before lunch and… let the Botswana big game safari begin
where to stay Botswana
Makgadikgadi and Kalahari on request
but our favourites Botswana lodges are
located in 3 main big 5 game regions:
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the Okavango Delta, including Moremi and Khwai
the harsh Savute and Linyanti
and Chobe Reserve’s Riverfront
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first up, the Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta
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Explore this game rich, watery maze of meandering reed channels, deep pools,
tranquil lagoons and overgrown palm fringed islands as you search for big game
and keep an eye open for crocodile and hippo lurking in the still waters…
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The Moremi Game Reserve and Chief’s Island lie at the heart of the Okavango
where large numbers of game gather from July to end October
to drink from a few smaller remaining watering holes.
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Being a public park, night drives and off roading is not allowed in Moremi
but, say locals, with so much game around,
night drives are probably not necessary…
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neighbouring and overlooking game rich Moremi
we love the lodges around the Khwai River.
Okavango safari lodges
Wilderness Mombo
Moremi
an eco-retreat of contemporary design offering excellent game density and sensational lodging
2 camps, each with 7 spacious suites with open lounge, outdoor shower, plunge pool & ‘sala’
a central lounge/dining area with open fire-pit deck protrudes scenically into vast floodplains
sumptuous and romantic retreat in an unspoilt region of the Delta, great for honeymooners
year-round day/night drives, walks, mokoro/boating, cultural tours & seasonal fishing
rates
rates 2026
US$2 889 to US$5 043
per person per night
Vumbura Plains
Okavango
an eco-retreat of contemporary design offering excellent game density and sensational lodging
2 camps, each with 7 spacious suites with open lounge, outdoor shower, plunge pool & ‘sala’
a central lounge/dining area with open fire-pit deck protrudes scenically into vast floodplains
sumptuous and romantic retreat in an unspoilt region of the Delta, great for honeymooners
year-round day/night drives, walks, mokoro/boating, cultural tours & seasonal fishing
rates
rates 2026
US$1 903 to US$3 945
per person per night
Khwai Lediba
Okavango
6 luxury tented and 1 family suite along the Khwai River in the Khwai Concession
situated near the Moremi offering guests a front-row seat to its wildlife action
all suites with en suite bathrooms, indoor/outdoor showers & private deck
central dining room with bar, pool, lounge and outdoor deck with views
day/night game drives, guided walks and mokoro (if water levels allow)
rates
Xugana Island
Okavango
Xugana Lagoon – the most beautiful of all the Delta’s permanent water sites
12 lagoon-facing safari suites are generously spaced along the island’s edge
embraced by foliage for privacy, outdoor decks open onto sweeping views
all suites with en-suite bathrooms with both indoor & outdoor showers
2 of the suites can be booked as interleading for families and friends
game viewing by boat, mokoro and guided walking tours
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remote Savute and Linyanti
Most visitors normally head from the Delta into Chobe National Park but,
hold on, for an even MORE remote and exclusive safari experience,
take a look at the wild frontiers of the Selinda Reserve
and even further north, Savute and the neighbouring Linyanti
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Historically set aside for hunting only but now, with the hunters long gone,
wildlife has returned in great numbers to this off-the-beaten-track region
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Enormous herds of elephants pass through in the dry season
along with a multitude of grazer game spending winter here
before migrating east towards the Savute for summer
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And hot on their trail, hungry predators like
lion, cheetah, hyena, wild dog and even leopard
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Shared by few, the region offers some surprisingly fabulous lodges
but, with most lodges being rather small and intimate
book EARLY
and go remote…
Savute & Linyanti safari lodges
Zarafa Camp
Selinda Reserve
envisioned as the ultimate luxury tented safari camp offering the most excellent wildlife encounters
4 immense and sumptuous tented suites raised on wooden decking with panoramic lagoon views
copper bath, fireplace, polished floors, rugs, plunge pool and indoor/outdoor showers
telescope and complimentary use of Swarovski binoculars and a Canon 5D SLR camera
remote and exclusive – dramatic landscapes – day/night drives and lagoon cruises
rates
rates 2026
US$1 656 to US$3 1 36
per person per night
Savute Safari Lodge
Savute
11 thatch and timber chalets + one family room with 2 double bedrooms
furnished in calm neutral tones to blend with the natural environment
luxury thatch and timber chalets raised on expansive private decks
private decks, a combined bedroom & lounge area and bathroom
all chalets has en-suite bathrooms with shower, basin and toilet
battery operated reading lights, desk light and bathroom light
main area with viewing deck, dining area & swimming pool
guided game drives and visits to the famous Savute Marsh
come and see the historic Channel teeming with wildlife…
rates
rates 2026
US$ 690 to US$ 1290
per person per night
Chobe Riverfront
Situated in northern Botswana and the most northern tip of Chobe National Park,
the lush plains and dense forests in the Chobe River area
is known for its enormous herds of elephant and buffalo
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Not the wild big game safari experience of the other Botswana reserves
but more lazy sundowner cruises along the picturesque Chobe River
offering magnificent photo opportunities of hippo ambling onto dry land
and a riverfront that spectacularly fills up with animals gathering to drink
Chobe Riverfront safari lodges
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe Riverfront
the only permanent lodge within park, overlooking Chobe River and only a 2hr transfer from Vic Falls
47 river facing, air con rooms with overhead fans, mini bar, en-suite bathrooms & private terrace
and 4 exclusive river view suites, each with a separate lounge area and private plunge pool
large central area with swimming pool terrace, riverside boma, in-house beautician and gym
guided game drives (can get busy in season), game viewing by boat and sunset cruises
rates
rates 2026
US$1 010 to US$ 1 570
per person sharing
Ngoma Lodge
Chobe Forest Reserve
10 airy tented suites on elevated decks set high in the leafy shade-giving treetops
linked to the main lodge by raised wooden walkways – softly illuminated at night
all tents with viewing balcony, en-suite bathroom, king bed, air-con and mini-bar
to one side of the tent, a free-standing, open bath with views across the forest
rich dark wood & sumptuous leather evoke a sense of the classic safari era
an exquisite blend of nostalgic elegance and all the modern day comforts
expect roaring campfires, lantern light & outdoor dining under the stars
central lounge/bar area with library, spa and sparkling swimming pool
rates
rates 2026
US$718 to US$1 315
per person sharing
Botswana
from a shimmering Okavango Delta
through remote Selinda, Savuti and Linyanti
to the elephant herds of the Chobe Riverfront
email us to plan your dream safari
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