Must-see hotels in Botswana

  • Vumbura Plains Camp

    Okavango Delta

    One of Wilderness Safaris' flagship properties, this regally luxurious twin camp is on the Duba Plains in the transition zone between the savannahs and…

  • Sandibe Safari Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    This riverine forest retreat is the architectural jewel of the Okavango Delta, as well as one of the premier safari camps anywhere in Southern Africa…

  • Jao Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Part of Wilderness Safaris' portfolio of premier camps, Jao is a special place that combines Asian style (the public areas and the rooms were inspired by…

  • Kwetsani Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This highly recommended camp has the usual high levels of comfort, but there are some very special selling points. The recently overhauled rooms, elevated…

  • Zarafa Camp

    Chobe National Park

    Make no mistake: this is one of the premier properties anywhere in Africa. As ecofriendly as it's possible to be out here, Zarafa's tented villas are…

  • Woodlands Stop Over

    Botswana

    A wonderfully tranquil place, 15km north of town off the road to Maun, Woodlands is easily the pick of places to stay around Francistown if you have your…

  • Mombo Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Ask anyone in Botswana for the country’s most exclusive camp and they’re likely to nominate Mombo. The surrounding delta scenery is some of the finest in…

  • Kalahari Plains Camp

    Botswana

    If we could choose one place to stay in the CKGR, this would be it. These lovely solar-powered tents inhabit a gorgeous location southeast of Deception…

  • Nxabega Okavango Camp

    Okavango Delta

    In a grove of ebony trees on the flats near the Boro River, this exquisitely designed tented camp has sweeping views of the delta floodplains. The rooms…

  • Deception Valley Lodge

    Botswana

    Just outside the CKGR's northeastern boundary, this exclusive bush retreat inhabits 150 sq km of privately owned Kalahari bush and has a much more…

  • Chitabe Lediba

    Okavango Delta

    One of the more intimate camps run by Wilderness Safaris, Chitabe Lediba has just five tents (including two family ones) and a warm and intimate…

  • Duma Tau

    Chobe National Park

    This 10-room camp was rebuilt completely in 2012 with a commitment to sustainability; all of the camp’s power comes from solar energy, and waste disposal…

  • Elephant Sands

    Botswana

    Some 52km north of Nata, Elephant Sands, run by Mike and Saskia, is a fabulous place to stay. Excellent and spacious safari tents, some chalets and a few…

  • Gunn’s Camp

    Okavango Delta

    A beautiful option for those wanting the amenities of a high-end safari – expertly cooked meals, attentive service and wonderful views over its island…

  • Wild at Tuli

    Botswana

    This fabulous camp on an island in a branch of the Limpopo River is run by respected conservationists Judi Gounaris and Dr Helena Fitchat, and they bring…

  • Passarge Valley Campsites

    Botswana

    These three campsites have no facilities, but their location on the valley floor (some kilometres apart) is among the best in the Kalahari. Site No 2 (S…

  • Duba Expedition Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Opened in 2016, this wonderful camp has six tents that are immaculate, large and the sort of canvas home you'll struggle to tear yourself away from. But…

  • Drotsky’s Cabins

    Okavango Delta

    This lovely, welcoming lodge lies beside a channel of the Okavango River. The chalets have air-con; the A-frames are fan only. Boats can be rented and the…

  • Guma Lagoon Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This lovely spot at the panhandle’s lower end is a fantastic place. Each of the shady campsites has its own shower and toilet, and the tranquil setting…

  • Savute Under Canvas

    Chobe National Park

    This cross between a tented camp and luxury mobile safari enables you to experience the freedom of camping (sites are moved every few days) with the…

  • Xaranna Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Xaranna is a worthy member of the elite group of camps run by &Beyond, which mixes daringly designed luxury accommodation with serious conservation work…

  • Shakawe River Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Stylish rooms on slightly elevated wooden decks have a refreshingly contemporary look that you just don't expect to find in this dusty, nondescript border…

  • !Xaus

    Botswana

    If you’re after Kgalagadi's most luxurious experience, book a night here. Owned and operated by the local San community, the lodge is a dry, dreamy…

  • Piper Pan Campsites

    Botswana

    Slightly removed from the main circuit, the two Piper Pan sites have a wonderfully remote feel and wildlife watching is good thanks to a water hole. The…

  • Baine’s Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Five elevated suites overlook a tree line that conceals (but not too much) great wildlife viewing in a shady, woodsy area of the delta close to the…

  • Mokolodi Backpackers

    Gaborone

    This great place, around 14km south of the city centre, is the only accommodation with a real backpacker vibe around Gaborone. It has everything from…

  • Xakanaxa Campsite

    Okavango Delta

    A favourite Moremi campground, Xakanaxa occupies a narrow strip of land surrounded by marshes and lagoons. It’s no coincidence that many upmarket lodges…

  • Kalahari Rest

    Botswana

    One of the more attractive options in the southern Kalahari, this private game lodge, 25km northwest of Kang along the Trans Kalahari Hwy, combines a…

  • Metcourt Inn

    Gaborone

    Located within the Grand Palm Resort complex, this affordable business hotel has classy if smallish rooms with a hint of Afro-chic in the decor. If this…

  • Mabuasehube Pan Camp Sites

    Botswana

    The four campsites that sit above or close to the southern end of Mabuasehube Pan are among the loveliest in the Kalahari, with fabulous, sweeping views…

  • Kubu Island Campsite

    Botswana

    This sprawling campground has 14 sites and is one of Botswana’s loveliest, with baobabs as a backdrop to most campsites, many of which also have sweeping…

  • Savute Elephant Camp

    Chobe National Park

    The premier camp in Savuti is made up of 12 lavishly appointed East African–style linen tents on raised wooden platforms, complete with antique-replica…

  • A New Earth Guest Lodge

    Botswana

    Out in the quiet southeastern suburbs of Francistown, this lovely little guesthouse has a family-run feel and rooms decorated in earth tones or with…

  • Baines' Baobabs

    Botswana

    Just three sites sit close to the famed baobabs, and it's a wonderfully evocative site once the daytrippers go home – this is the best place to camp in…

  • Xigera Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Pronounced 'kee-jera', this isolated spot is deep in the heart of the Inner Delta and is renowned for its rich birdlife. It's predominantly a water camp,…

  • Jack’s Camp

    Botswana

    Hemingway would have loved this place. Set up for safari romantics, the whole aesthetic, complete with a classic maroon and dark-khaki colour scheme, is…

  • Dqãe Qare San Lodge

    Botswana

    This excellent lodge/guesthouse/campground run by the local San community is a terrific place to stay. Accommodation is simple, but there's a real…

  • Haina Kalahari Lodge

    Botswana

    As the CKGR grows in popularity, places like this come into their own for those looking for a quieter Kalahari experience. Set on a 110-sq-km private…

  • Little Vumbura

    Okavango Delta

    Little Vumbura has a stunning island setting: this is one camp where you can only arrive by boat (after a short vehicle ride from the airstrip) for much…

  • Jacana Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Arriving here by boat is just the start of your enjoyable island-camp experience. There are just five tents, and the look is decidedly rustic. The tents…

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