Botswana is one of the best places in Africa to go on a luxury safari. There are so many different lodges and camps that you can choose from, but we’ve narrowed it down to our top 10 favorites. If you’re planning a trip there, these are the ones we recommend:
Luxury Safari Camps
If you’re looking for an experience that will be unlike anything else, look no further than luxury safari camps in Botswana. These are the best places to stay in Botswana and offer a variety of activities and experiences. They’reThey’re all located in the Okavango Delta and provide different types of accommodation, from luxury tents to luxurious tented camps or lodges. Each one has its unique offerings, but they all promise luxury—the perfect choice if you want to enjoy Botswana with an eye towards convenience while still getting everything that makes these trips unique: breathtaking scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities galore!
Tintswalo Safaris
Tintswalo Safaris is a luxury safari camp in the Okavango Delta. It’sIt’s located on the banks of the Okavango River, with its private airstrip and boat landing. The center has a total of 5 luxury tents, each equipped with a bathroom, shower room, and air-conditioning. You’llYou’ll also enjoy an outdoor swimming pool during your stay at Tintswalo!
Kanana Camp
The Kanana Camp is a luxury camp that offers you the best of both worlds. Located in the Okavango Delta, this beautiful setting provides some of the best wildlife viewings in Botswana.
The lodge has a fantastic location overlooking a river and is surrounded by trees with lots of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, and zebras! You can even see lions at night!
The staff at this lodge are amiable and will help you plan your day to spend as much time as possible exploring nature while still having fun activities like canoeing or fishing on offer too!
Pom Pom Camp
In the Okavango Delta, Pom Pom Camp is a luxury safari camp. There is a pool, spa, and gym at this five-star hotel. The dining area has an open fire pit with views of Lake Xaba. There’sThere’s also a library where guests can relax after work or play some cards before dinner.
Pom Pom Camp rooms have private bathrooms with hot showers or baths (depending on availability). For those looking for something more luxurious, there are air-conditioned suites available with queen-sized beds so you can sleep soundly without worrying about waking up early!
Zarafa
Zarafa Lodge is located in the Okavango Delta, about 12km from the Nxai Pan National Park border. The lodge has a swimming pool, spa, and gym for guests to enjoy.
The Zarafa Lodge restaurant serves traditional dishes from Botswana and international cuisines like pizza or pasta alfredo. There’s also a bar where you can relax with friends over cocktails or enjoy local brews (pints are served here).
In addition to its dining options, there are several lounges at Zarafa, including an open-air lounge area where you can relax after your game drive with a drink while watching the sunset over Lake Ngami. This spot has views of both Langeni Island and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park! If you’re looking for something more private but still want access to spectacular views.
Linyanti Ebony Camp
Linyanti Ebony Camp is a luxury camp located in the Linyanti Game Reserve, about an hour’s drive east of Kasane. It offers 25 spacious tents with en-suite bathrooms and showers and a swimming pool, spa, and restaurant. Many activities are available at the camp, such as game drives (included in your stay), walking safaris, or cultural visits to local villages and tribes.
The price includes all meals & beverages except alcohol which you can purchase locally at reasonable prices!
Selinda Explorers Camp
Selinda Explorers Camp is a luxury safari camp in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. It has ten tents that accommodate up to 20 guests and offers them an authentic safari experience with all the amenities you would expect from such a place.
The camp boasts a swimming pool, spa, restaurant, and bars onsite for your entertainment needs during downtime. In addition, it also has its private airstrip, which makes travel easy for those who want more privacy or prefer flying into town instead of going through rough terrain with their vehicle(s).
Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is located in the heart of the Okavango Delta, a vast inland delta area that covers more than 1 million square kilometers. The camp sits on a private island in the middle of Lake Matopo and offers guests access to various activities such as hiking, canoeing, hunting, or fishing.
Nxabega offers tents with beds or double beds with mattresses (depending on your preference). Each tent has its bathroom facility with hot shower facilities and then some! You can also opt for traditional safari tents, which are larger than those found at other lodges but still provide all that you would need during your stay here.
All meals are served buffet style, where guests can choose from an array of local dishes prepared by our chefs, who also cater to special dietary requirements if needed by any guest at any time during their stay here at this luxury camp!
There are also activities available such as game drives where you will get close encounters with some unique wildlife species found only here on earth, such as elephants, Cape buffalo, etc.
Vumbura Plains Camp
The Vumbura Plains Camp is situated on the banks of the Vumbura River and offers a unique safari experience. The camp has a swimming pool and spa, as well as a restaurant, bar, and lounge for guests to relax after dinner. There’sThere’s also an outdoor game area for children to enjoy their favorite games or go fishing with their parents.
This is one of your best choices if you want to relax completely away from civilization!
Abu Camp
Abu Camp is located in the Okavango Delta, one of Botswana’sBotswana’s most famous safari destinations. The camp was founded by an American couple who have been visiting Botswana for over 20 years and have been instrumental in helping to develop Abu Camp into what it is today: a small luxury lodge with only 27 rooms and cabins that offer guests individualized experiences.
The lodge sits on 15 acres of land surrounded by wildlife such as elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and hippos—all within just 10 minutes from your club! With no fences or gates separating you from these majestic creatures (with minimal staff), you’ll feel like you’re part of their natural world when staying at this incredible safari camp!
The staff members are friendly but always ready to help out when needed; they will even book tours around town if need be!
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge
The Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge is a luxury safari camp in Botswana that offers you the chance to interact with elephants. The camp has an impressive capacity of 25 guests. It allows you to experience an African Safari, visiting the lodge’s private game reserve, where over 300 elephants roam freely. You will also be able to go on game drives where you can spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other wild animals.
The food at this camp is fantastic! Each meal is prepared by their chefs using local ingredients sourced from within a 100 km radius of Savute Lodge’sLodge’s location. All meals come with unlimited drinks, including tea/coffee; however, if you prefer something other than plain water, they have everything else (alcoholic beverages), soft drinks like Coke Zero, etc. There are no extra fees for any activities except bottled water which costs Z$50 per bottle. It seems reasonable considering how difficult it would be for them to provide enough fresh water during the hot weather season when everyone needs some hydration!
Conclusion
Botswana is the best place to go on a safari. The country has some of the most beautiful parks in the world, and there are tons of activities that you can do while you’re there. You can go hiking or horseback riding in one area, then have dinner at another camp before heading out for more adventure. Whether it’s just a day trip from Johannesburg or an overnight adventure from Cape Town, Botswana is an excellent destination for anyone looking for an experience!
