Luxury Botswana & Victoria Falls
Trip Highlights
- Meander around the waters of the Okavango Delta
- Spend your nights star gazing beside crackling firepits
- Join experienced private wildlife guides for morning and evening game drives
- Spot a wild array of local birdlife in the treetops and beside the rivers
- Take a luxurious sunset cruise along the Zambezi River
- Enjoy a private tour of the majestic Victoria Falls
Bespoke trips with Jacada
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
- Days 1–3 Livingstone and Victoria Falls
- Days 3–5 Linyanti
- Days 5–7 Mombo Concession
- Days 7–10 Okavango Delta
- Days 1–3 Livingstone and Victoria Falls
- Days 3–5 Linyanti
- Days 5–7 Mombo Concession
- Days 7–10 Okavango Delta
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Welcome to Livingstone
The magnificent Victoria Falls rank as one of the most spectacular sites in Africa. As the mighty Zambezi River crashes over sheer cliffs onto the rocks below it sprays a cloud of water high into the air. While you’re here you’ll get to enjoy a variety of activities in this area, as well as the falls themselves, of course.
Where you could stay
Livingstone and Victoria Falls
Highlights
- 12 tented suites (including 3 family units)
- Infinity pool
- Spa
- Day and evening game drives in Mosi-oa Tunya National Park
- Fishing and river cruises
- Excursions to Victoria Falls
Overview
In the eastern sector of the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park and about 12 kilometres from Victoria Falls, Wilderness Toka Leya gets immediate and fantastic views over the Zambezi River, and taking advantage of these are its twelve tented rooms.
Each comes with a large decking area at the front leading out from large glass sliding doors, behind which is your large stylish open plan lounge area and bedroom.
The camp’s main area is situated on a large decking area, and underneath a canopy of trees right beside the main channel of the Zambezi River. Perfect for atmospheric campfires on the bank and spotting the resident wildlife.
Here there is also a very spacious open-plan lounge and dining room, set beneath an enormous canvas roof and with open sides to maximise the views. The wall at the back of the living area is a really great feature; it’s made of “log tiles”, which gives the room a very natural feel.
Each tent has its very own solar panel, water geyser and batteries in keeping with the camp’s aim to lessen its environmental footprint.
→ Find out moreThe impact of your stay:
- The Zambezi River, spanning over 2,500km, serves as a vital lifeline for Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, supporting a diverse range of flora and fauna. Nestled on its banks, Wilderness Toka Leya is a temporary structure constructed on raised wooden decks to minimise disruption to the surrounding nature. Committed to conservation, the lodge actively works on rehabilitating riverine woodland and implements energy-saving, recycling, and upcycling processes to reduce environmental impact.
- Toka Leya is part of the Wilderness portfolio, Jacada’s parent company and a purpose-driven enterprise focused on conservation projects across Africa. Your stay contributes to preserving and protecting over 2.3 million hectares of wilderness, with plans to expand to over 5 million hectares by 2030 in alignment with UN climate goals. In the Zambezi region alone, they currently conserve over 10,3230 hectares.
- Through their non-profit, Children in the Wilderness, they’ve conducted environmental education and literacy programs in the Zambezi area. This includes offering scholarships, providing school equipment, supporting nutrition programs, and conducting teacher training and community development projects for young people.
Livingstone and Victoria Falls
Overview
You’ll find the Island Lodge in prime position on the exclusive Katombora Island, protected by the Katombora rapids. A Relais & Châteaux property, and sister to the River Lodge, the Island Lodge offers guests a tranquil, luxurious, and exclusive getaway.
Royal Chundu properties support a selection of positive impact initiatives including Pack for a Purpose, a foundation school and a seed project.
The lodge divides itself between four, spacious and magnificent villas, providing guests with the utmost privacy during their stay. Each villa sleeps between four to six people and features private decks and spacious rooms, surrounded by the island’s unique baobabs and two thousand year old Jackalberry trees.
Visit the intimate boma area for outdoor evening meals or the dining room for indoor occasions. There’s also an infinity pool, spa facilities, and two lounges for you to enjoy during your stay.
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Overview
Set on a quiet, secluded spot some distance up the Zambezi river, the Royal Chundu River Lodge oozes sophistication and grace. Overlooking the unspoiled expanse of the Zambezi River and the Zimbabwean savanna of the Matetsi Private Game Reserve, it’s a place to come and relax by the river, watching for the wildlife that pass by. The lodge is a Relais & Châteaux property, only one of two in Zambia. The other is The River Lodge’s sister property, The Island Lodge.
Royal Chundu properties support a selection of positive impact initiatives including Pack for a Purpose, a foundation school and a seed project.
Composed of 10 luxurious suites sleeping 20 people in total, River Lodge is the main hub at Royal Chundu and the larger of the two lodges. Each magnificent and spacious river-front suite features thatched roofs and opens on to a private deck for uninterrupted river views. Suites come with double showers and king-size beds.
For evening meals, enjoy the unique African experience of the dining outside at the beautiful boma. There’s also a dining room for intimate indoor occasions. Excellent spa facilities will help you unwind while activities are a mix of river-based relaxation and Falls-based adventure.
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Falls tour
Sunset cruise
Private half day tour of Victoria Falls
No visit to Victoria Falls would be complete without a tour of the falls themselves, otherwise known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning the smoke that thunders. A knowledgeable guide will take you on an unforgettable experience through the Victoria Falls rainforest, as you discover more about the geology, wildlife and history of Africa’s most famous landmark.
Sunset cruise up the Zambezi River
This evening, climb aboard your spacious cruiser for a sunset sail up the Zambezi River. You’ll be served canapés and refreshments as you take in the golden glow of the river and the wildlife who come down to drink at its banks.
Exclusive Linyanti
You’ll take a light aircraft flight from Livingstone to Linyanti. Sitting north of the Okavango, the Linyanti is home to some of Botswana’s most exclusive lodges and camp. Due to the fact that the reserve is private, there are no limitations to the activities on offer as in the National Park, so it is possible to do game drives at day and at night, as well as walking safaris, boating, fishing and sleepouts in the reserve’s various hides. Allow your experienced guides to introduce you to the magic of Botswana’s wildlife as you head out on drives in the early morning and later in the afternoon. The wildlife here is plentiful almost from the moment you arrive at the airstrip, even the drive to camp can feel like a game drive, so keep your eyes peeled. Look out for big cat predators, game, giraffes and elephants. Keen birders will also be delighted with the diversity they’ll be able to add to their list over the next week.
Where you could stay
Linyanti
Highlights
- 9 spacious canvas and thatch 'tents' with private plunge pools
- Two wildlife hides
- Communal pool
- Dining and Lounge Area
- Twice daily game drives
- Barge excursions on the river dependant on the river level
- Bush walks
Overview
This is one of the most luxurious camps in Botswana, with nine huge canvas ‘tents’ with thatched roofs set on raised wooden platforms. Each comes equipped with a private plunge pool, four poster bed, indoor and outdoor showers.
The camp sits overlooking the Linyanti River and the oxbow lake of Wilderness King’s Pool from which it derives its name. Communal areas include a lounge dining area, bar and a shared pool. These all sit on raised decking allowing for excellent armchair game viewing of the river and lake. This part of the Linyanti borders the Chobe National Park, meaning that great numbers of elephant frequent the area during the dry months as they visit the lagoon and river. Other game is abundant too during these months including giraffe, lechwe, zebra and impala, all helping to draw the large predators; lion, leopard, cheetah and wild-dog.
As well as game drives the camp offers seasonal barge cruises along the river (dependent on the river level) , basic fishing and walking safaris (on request in advance). The camp also has two wildlife hides, excellent for close up observation of game.
→ Find out moreThe impact of your stay:
- Every night you spend in a room contributes directly to the Children in the Wilderness programme – a dedicated initiative fostering sustainable conservation through leadership development and education for children in Botswana. This impactful programme operates eco-clubs, annual camps, and eco-mentor training, making a meaningful difference in the lives of the youth while promoting environmental stewardship.
- In rural regions of Botswana, Wilderness has implemented a water provision programme, ensuring local communities have access to safe and clean water. This initiative addresses a fundamental need and enhances the well-being of the people in these areas.
- Wilderness is also actively involved with Ecoexist, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering local farmers. Through this collaboration, practical, affordable, and effective tools are provided to deter crop-raiding and reduce conflicts with elephants. By working closely with local communities and organisations, Wilderness is making strides in promoting coexistence between humans and wildlife while addressing real-world challenges.
Linyanti
Overview
Open, relaxed and resting on the banks of the eastern Selinda Spillway in the heart of the 320 000 acre Selinda Reserve, this safari camp has a prime location within a territory rich with wildlife.
Having been recently rebuilt, the camp provides a blend of old colonial elegance, updated with contemporary amenities. This is an old-world luxury experience for the modern-day traveler.
Tucked away under its sweeping thatched roof, the camp remains cool in the midday heat, and commands excellent views out over the floodplains and savanna of the Selinda Reserve. The extensive raised decks surrounding both the main lodge and guest tents facilitate wildlife viewing directly from the camp, meaning you can sit back and enjoy a delicious meal and never keep your eye off the local animals.
When you want to get more up close and personal, the camp offers both day and night game drives, on which you will be highly likely to see antelope, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elephant and buffalo. Whether you choose to travel by foot, boat or 4×4, you’ll have a unique experience of the African wilderness.
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Overview
Savuti Camp is situated in the private Linyanti Concession along the Savute Channel. This famous watercourse stopped flowing between 1980 and 2008, when a shift in the land once more brought deep, clear waters to this parched patch of the Botswanan bush.
There are just seven large tents at this intimate camp, including a family unit that is raised off the ground. Outside the thatched dining area, a small pool and large viewing area with fire pit extend outwards on raised wooden decks, providing a wonderful view over the channel and its prolific wildlife.
The area is renowned for its very large elephant population which can reach especially high densities during the dry winter months. Alongside abundant plains game, species such as roan and sable antelope, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyaena, black-backed jackal and wild dog may also be encountered. This area can also be excellent for the rarely-seen aardvark and aardwolf, and birding is spectacular.
Guests can explore the area on morning and afternoon game drives in open Land Rovers, as well as on night drives to spot rare nocturnal. Nature walks accompanied by a qualified guide can be arranged, as can night out on the elevated hide with a star bed – a truly unforgettable experience. Depending on water levels, boat trips and catch and release fishing are also available.
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Highlights
- Four luxury tents
- Indoor and outdoor dining areas
- Gym
- Views overlooking the floodplain of the stunning Zibadianja Lagoon
- Private deck
- Plunge pool
- Indoor and outdoor showers
- Separate lounge area
- Bush boutique
- In-room massages
- From camp you can spot hippos and elephants
- The Selinda Reserve is a refuge for uncommon species
Overview
Zarafa Camp is set inside the 320,000 acre Selinda Reserve, created to conserve and protect the wildlife of the area alongside connecting Botswana’s Okavango Delta to the Linyanti waterways. This reserve is home to a diverse and rich abundance of species similar to those found in the Savuti and Chobe National Parks, but with the exclusivity of a private reserve.
Simply one of the most beautiful tented camps in Africa, Zarafa is a triumph of conservation and attention to detail. There are just 4 immense tented suites set on raised wooden platforms overlooking the floodplain of the Zibadianja Lagoon. The tents are decorated in a style befitting of the explorations of the early 20th Century, matched with modern comforts and technological surprises. Outdoor decking wraps around each guest suite and offers guests a private plunge pool, private outdoor shower, and outdoor seating.
Within the suite your lounge flows into a well-decorated bedroom and an open layout indoor bathroom that is adorned with a polished copper bath tub and fireplace. The main camp, made up of a generously-sized main lounge, library, dining area and bush boutique, is nestled under a canopy of trees a slight distance from the suites. An outdoor gym and in-room massages are also available.
Environmentally, Zarafa has a number of initiatives in place to ensure they have as light an impact on their surrounding as possible, from solar power and water filtration systems, to vehicles that run mostly on vegetable oil. The camp also supports the notion that conservation can only be successful if communities living alongside wildlife and protected areas are given opportunities to learn, interact, and benefit from these conserved areas.
As part of Great Plains Conservation, Zarafa is involved with the Great Plains Foundation’s launch of the Great Plains Academy, which provides enrichment opportunities for a community in the upper reaches of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The academy will supply vocational training, supplemental education, and scholarships with a conservation and tourism focus. All programmes seek to invest in the skill and capacity of the individual whilst displaying respect for natural heritage and a solid conservation ethic.
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Linyanti
Highlights
- 10 luxury tents
- Luxury deck
- Swimming pool
- Animal hides
- 4x4 day and night game drives
- Boat safaris
- Guided walking safaris
- Fishing
Overview
With uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and a fantastic vantage point from which to watch the areas mega-herds of elephants, Wilderness DumaTau and nearby Wilderness Little DumaTau are perfectly located for making the most of your stay in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.
Each spacious tented guest suite has been positioned to offer great views whether you’re relaxing on your deck, or cooling off in your plunge pool. You’ll also find the tents include spot-cooling, meaning you can find respite from the hot afternoons indoors. Spend time investigating the ‘curiosity boxes’ you’ll find mounted on the walls in your room and the drawers filled with fascinating artefacts and information. They’re a great way to learn more about the area’s wildlife and rich history. Look out for unique elephant and wild dog art in the rooms and library made from reclaimed snare wire.
Wilderness Safaris have constructed both camps to give maximum comfort and offer guests a large array of facilities. In addition to the in-tent cooling systems, you’ll discover that the central Osprey Retreat which sits between the two camps boasts a pool, drink and snack counter and a Safari Boutique area, offering you more space to mingle with your fellow guests if you choose to do so. Large decks, plunge pools and awnings are attached to each of Wilderness Duma Tau’s eight tented suites as well as at the four at Wilderness Little DumaTau.
The Wilderness DumaTau team continues to focus on the sustainability of wildlife corridors, as they have done since 1997. They believe that it is more vital than ever to protect large wildlife corridors of wilderness, like those within the vast Linyanti Wildlife Reserve – especially for the African elephant and wild dog that cover extensive ground.
Staying at Wilderness DumaTau offers you easy access to the Linyanti floodplain as well as the Savuti Channel, in fact, it’s the only concession from which you can access both. The region has all the habitat diversity to make it a haven for wildlife, and is well-known for its elephant concentrations as they congregate along the waterways and lagoons during the dry winter months. General wildlife viewing is excellent year round including impala, wildebeest, red lechwe, Burchell’s zebra, giraffe, Cape buffalo, chacma baboon, vervet monkey, and warthog. Predator sightings of lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyena are good. As well as day and night game drives, you can explore on nature walks or take to the water on motorboats or the river barge (depending on water levels).
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Magnificent Mombo
A light aircraft flight will take you from Linyanti to the the Mombo Concession in the Okavango. Keep an eye out the window for a preview of the beautiful terrain and wildlife that await your landing. This concession has been dubbed the ‘predator capital’ of Africa, so you’re bound to encounter lions and leopards while out on your game drives. You may even spot cheetahs. Early morning coffee at the Wilderness Mombo fire pit, with its views over the grasslands are the perfect way to begin your day before heading out to see if you can find the results of any overnight predator action. Boma night is a wonderfully immersive experience that welcomes you into the family at Mombo and invites you to join in the singing and dancing, before indulging in a feast of delicious local dishes.
Where you could stay
Mombo Concession - Okavango
Highlights
- Nine spacious tents
- Library
- Plunge pool
- Dining area
- Bar
- Morning and afternoon game drives
Overview
One of the most famous camps in all of Africa, Wilderness Mombo rightly deserves its reputation due to its remarkable game viewing experiences coupled with the service and luxury of the camp.
Rebuilt in 2018, the camp is made up of nine spacious and elegantly appointed tents, each built on a raised platform giving fantastic views across the plains. To reduce the environmental impact, most of the original material was used in the rebuild. Set in a thicket of giant mangosteen and fig trees, the eight suites boast sweeping views out over the floodplain which attracts a large number of animals. Each suite has a sitting room, bedroom, bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, plunge pool and wrap-around veranda. Enjoy watching the passing wildlife and panoramic sunsets from your ‘sala’.
Head to the main communal area where you’ll find a small library and a plunge pool to relax in during the afternoons. Enjoy delicious meals in the dining area that overlooks the plains.
The camp is committed to conservation, with much of the power provided by a solar farm and donations made to preservation projects for each guest.
→ Find out moreMombo Concession - Okavango
Highlights
- Three luxury tents
- Plunge pool
- Gym
- Spa
- Restaurant and lounge
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Hide for wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Keepsake store
Overview
Wilderness Little Mombo is the smaller more intimate sister to Wilderness Mombo Camp, with just three elegant safari suites. Each are nestled under a shady canopy, each with their own en-suite bathrooms, outdoor shower and large deck to enjoy the views over floodplains that host some of the best big game viewing in Africa. The suites are linked together on the raised platform which allows wildlife to pass by underneath.
Wilderness Little Mombo has its own dining room, boma, kitchen, lounge and pool, making it an ideal base for a family or group of friends seeking extra exclusivity. A raised walkway leads back to the main camp’s communal lounge, gym and thatched decking area.
Dedicated to conservation, a solar farm powers much of the camp and wastewater is treated above ground. Your rate also contributes to various conservation projects including lion research and elephant monitoring.
While you are offered daily morning and afternoon game drives, many choose to stay behind and take in the prolific wildlife surrounding camp. Herbivore densities – especially of red lechwe, plains zebra, giraffe and impala – are extremely high and this supports one of Africa’s highest density lion populations. Spotted hyena and leopard are other frequently seen carnivores, the latter often in camp. Birding is excellent with a great mix of water birds (wattled crane, long-toed plover) and also those species associated with Kalahari thornveld (crimson-breasted shrike, pied babbler).
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On foot
Song and dance
Evening walking safari
Head out on foot on a walking safari with your experienced wildlife guide. It’s the perfect opportunity to look closer at your surroundings and discover creatures you might otherwise miss. As the sun sets, you’ll also have the chance to spot some of the more timid residents of this part of the Okavango.
Boma night experience
After a day out exploring the concession, join your fellow guests in the boma for an exhilarating evening of song, dance and delicious food. The team at Mombo set aside their duties for a while to invite you to experience a taste of their culture with some of the songs they grew up singing. Join in with the dancing if you’re comfortable and enjoy a refreshing drink before settling down at a long table to enjoy a family-style meal of local dishes.
Into the Okavango
Another light aircraft flight will take you from Mombo to your next camp in the Okavango Delta. Experience the beauty of the Okavango Delta and the magnificent wildlife that lives here. This is a unique opportunity for both water-based safaris by mokoro and boat and land-based big game drives taking place in the mornings and evenings. Your expert guide will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding the environment and wildlife as you are privately driven across the Delta. Depending on which lodge you choose to stay at there will be a number of different activities that you can choose from to immerse yourself in this incredibly diverse, natural environment.
Where you could stay
Okavango Delta
Highlights
- 14 spacious rooms (including two family rooms) split into two seperate camps of seven each.
- Private plunge pools
- Lounge and dining area
- Morning, afternoon and night game drives
- Bush walks
- Mokoro trips
- Boat trips
- Seasonal fishing on catch and release
- Birding
- Cultural visits
Overview
Botswana’s mesmerizing Okavango Delta is now brighter than ever with the newly transformed (as of 2022) Vumbura Plains. Nestled in a large private concession of 60,000 hectares in the far north of the Delta, the camp is enveloped in some of the most incredible landscapes, home to some of the best wildlife encounters in the area.
Inside, the camp celebrates its sense of place and culture, with design elements that pay homage to its wonderful setting with patterns, textures and colours bringing nature inside. Rooms at the lodge are amongst the biggest in the delta, all open plan, with a sunken seating area, private shaded deck and swimming pool outside as well as indoor and outdoor showers. There is an amazing sense of space here, in keeping with the wide-open plains that the rooms face onto. The rooms are open on three sides (with netting) giving a feeling of being closer to the nature and wildlife whilst still remaining is absolute comfort.
The local connections continue throughout the camp experience.The menu celebrates seasonal produce sourced directly from local farmers, suppliers and artisans.
Activities here are a mixture of game drives and water activities which will vary according to the level of the water and the time of the year. You will find day and night drives, walks and mekoro (dugout canoes) activities, with hot-air ballooning – from April to September each year – as well as scenic helicopter flights, making Vumbura an exclusive destination for the discerning adventure-seeker.
→ Find out moreThe impact of your stay:
- Wilderness, through its lease of land from the Okavango Community Trust, contributes annual fees that directly benefit the local community. By relying on tourism funding, they have successfully conserved over 2.3 million hectares of land across the continent. Their commitment extends beyond conservation, as they actively engage in education and community upliftment programs, ensuring a sustainable future for Africa’s wilderness.
- In collaboration with CLAWS near the Vumbura Concession in the Okavango Delta, Wilderness plays a crucial role in supporting the Communal Herding and Wildlife Friendly Beef initiative. This innovative project not only safeguards cows from wild animals but also empowers local cattle farmers economically. Simultaneously, it ensures effective management of cattle to protect rangelands, showcasing the dual impact of community empowerment and environmental conservation.
Okavango Delta
Highlights
- Nine luxury tents
- Jao spa
- Wine cellar
- Two plunge pools
- Library
- Gym
- Morning, afternoon and night game drives
- Mokoro safaris
Overview
Very intimately placed in the private Jao Concession area bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, Wilderness Jao Camp offers a luxurious way to experience this beautiful part of the world.
You will be well looked after in the nine tented rooms here, with incredible service and excellent guiding. Each of the tented rooms is situated a short distance from the main area and accessed via charming raised walkways. All of the tents have their own deck area with great views over the expanse of floodplains. Inside, you’ll find peace and comfort in the luxurious canvas setting. Wilderness Jao Camp also has a great wine cellar where you can enjoy a private dinner and a great spa where you can enjoy some superb treatments.
Within the camp itself, you have access to two plunge pools, ideal in the afternoon heat if you aren’t relaxing inside with a book from the library. Activities here are entirely dependent on the flood levels at the time of year you visit, however as a rule of thumb you can expect a split of about 30% game drives and 70% water activities, which gives you a brilliant perspective of the animals that call this place their home. Mokoro trips are highly recommended. As the camp is within its own concession area, it also can also provide night drives (weather permitting) to spot the elusive nocturnal creatures found here.
→ Find out moreThe impact of your stay:
- Profits from each room night directly support Wilderness’s non-profit, Children in the Wilderness, dedicated to engaging children in conservation in Botswana through annual camps and eco-clubs.
- Wilderness Jao plays a crucial role in enhancing food security in Botswana. The initiative collaborates closely with small-scale farming businesses, offering critical training and infrastructural development. This strategic approach enables farmers to access local tourism supply chains, fostering sustainable agricultural practices.
- In rural Botswana, Wilderness has implemented a water provision programme, ensuring local communities have access to safe and clean water, addressing a fundamental need and improving overall well-being.
- Wilderness actively collaborates with Ecoexist, a non-profit empowering local farmers. This partnership provides practical, affordable, and effective tools to deter crop-raiding and reduce conflicts with elephants. Through these initiatives, Wilderness contributes to the harmonious coexistence of wildlife and communities in Botswana.
Moremi Game Reserve
Highlights
- 12 suites
- Plunge pool
- Boma
- Lounge
- Water game viewing
- Power boating
- Fishing
Overview
Caught on a riverine island in the Delta’s Moremi Game Reserve, Xigera is a truly excellent camp amidst the wetlands for its dynamic and varied activities, altered slightly according to the season so guests get the most out of the wildlife and terrain. It’s also the only camp in the area, giving you total privacy and where it doesn’t get much wilder.
Ten simple, standalone, and sublimely comfortable stilted tent rooms are shrouded in the riverine forest, and its main areas are typically and tastefully African: thatch roofs, wooden floors and furniture, warm lantern light, bonfire, a traditional boma and a plunge pool to cool off in.
Xigera’s (pronounced Keejera) position amidst permanent water all year round means you can embark on the area’s signature mokoro (canoe) safari, game drives and motorboat outings. The camp is also a good choice for keen birdwatchers, with Pel’s Fishing-Owl, African Skimmer, Slaty Egret, Wattled Crane and a host of raptors, other waterbirds and colourful kingfishers to be seen.
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Overview
Organic and hand-woven, private and intimate, Sandibe is an architecturally unique hideaway deep in the mighty Delta. Dressed in shades of copper and wood, the lodge’s grand and high interiors open out to even grander views, with spacious decks offering a spectacular spot to drink in the resident wildlife.
Emerging among riverside trees in a private concession come the eight elegant suites, each exuding a sense of laid-back luxury. Filled with giant king-sized beds, outdoor showers and sparkling private plunge pools, they provide the perfect comfort after a day of spotting the Big Five on exhilarating game drives.
An alfresco banquet of Pan-African cuisine is then cooked up by expert chefs, while the relaxed but attentive butlers ensure you enjoy an entirely seamless stay.
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Overview
Xaranna has a uniquely contemporary style, uncommon in the delta with the use of clean whites and colourful textiles and fittings in its decoration. Set on an island in a private concession of 25,000 hectares There are 9 very spacious tents, each with their own private plunge pool.
This is a water-based camp but there is a full range of activities on offer, from the traditional Mokoro rides, to boat safaris, game drives and guided bush walks. The standard of service and guiding here is exceptional.
Xaranna is very much a place to come and look for the detail, the smaller animals and birds that live in the delta as well as the beauty of the habitat itself. This means it’s best combined with another lodge that has more big game activity to provide a balanced stay whilst in Botswana.
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Overview
Xudum has just nine newly decorated suites, located close to permanent river channels that flow year round. These means its a reliable place to come for water based activities. The thicker vegetation brought by the abundance of water also helps to draw a lot of bird life to the area. The smaller creatures and the environment itself are the highlight here, so it works best combined with a lodge that has more prolific big game viewing.
The lodge and rooms are all built with two levels, this is quite a unique feature and allows beautiful views out across the delta.
Guiding is excellent is outstanding and there are a variety of activities here, from game drives to mokoro and boat trips. Guided bush walks are also available as this is a private concession.
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Overview
A charming little camp set up in a concession to the North of the Okavango, cverlooking a secluded lagoon in the northern Okavango Delta, Kwara provides great access to the permanent waterways of the Delta, as well as expansive dry land areas, ideal for spotting wildlife.
The lodge is made up of nine canvas-style tents overlooking a lagoon. Each tent comes equipped with a spacious deck for relaxation, an en-suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers and a gorgeous bath, all the while enjoying superb views out to the floodplains. Throughout the rest of the camp, guest will discover a dining area, lounge and curio shop, as well as two small pool areas at each end of the camp, providing guests with more private areas in which to relax. Each pool has a small bar and pool loungers, perfect for guests hoping to enjoy the afternoon siesta period.
Guiding here is of a great standard with all game drives accompanied by a guide and tracker. You can take morning, afternoon and evening game drives as well as boat trips (by Mokoro or speedboat). Guided bush walks are also available.
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Highlights
- Five treehouse suites
- Restaurant with locally grown ingredients
- Swimming pool for a dip in the African sun
- 100% solar powered energy throughout the property
- Local craft store for souvenirs and keepsakes
Overview
Set within the Jao Concession, Wilderness Kwetsani Camp is situated on an elongated island, draped in the embrace of swaying palms. Offering an intimate and immersive experience, this camp features five treehouse-style accommodations that provide a unique vantage point for unparalleled stargazing.
The camp’s strategic location grants you direct access to the intricate waterways of the Delta, allowing you to embark on thrilling adventures through the wildlife-filled wetlands. As you set out on safari, prepare to be captivated by the diverse array of species that call this region home. The Jao Concession boasts a remarkable concentration of predators, including majestic lions, cheetahs, and elusive leopards. The nocturnal realm comes alive with the presence of intriguing creatures like porcupines.
At the camp’s restaurant, guests can indulge their palates in a culinary journey that celebrates the flavours of the region. With a commitment to sustainability, the restaurant places a spotlight on locally grown ingredients, bringing the vibrant tastes of Botswana to your plate. Adding to its positive impact ethos, Wilderness Kwetsani operates on 100% solar power.
For an extraordinary perspective of Botswana’s Delta, Wilderness Kwetsani Camp offers the exhilarating opportunity to soar above the landscape on a helicopter flight. Witness the intricate network of water channels, the lush vegetation, and the dynamic wildlife from the sky.
→ Find out moreThe impact of your stay:
- A percentage of the earnings generated from each night’s stay is channelled directly into the Children in the Wilderness programme. This initiative is designed to foster sustainable conservation by providing leadership development and education to children in Botswana. The programme achieves this through the operation of eco-clubs, annual camps, and eco-mentor training.
- Wilderness has established a water provision programme in the rural areas of Botswana, aiming to deliver safe and clean water to local communities.
- Wilderness collaborates closely with Ecoexist, a non-profit organisation that empowers local farmers in Botswana by providing practical, affordable, and effective tools to deter crop-raiding and minimise conflicts with elephants.
Make it mine
On the water
As the sun sets
Mokoro or boat safari
As the waters rise and the delta sends its tendrils across the grasslands, a great way to explore is by boat or mokoro. Slip quietly along the waterways watching the shallow and banks for wildlife and birds. Your guides will tell you what to look out for as you slip quietly past grazing game, the warning calls of birds alerting them to any impending danger.
Enjoy sundowners and stargazing
As the sun sinks below the horizon, blanketing the exquisite Okavango in shades of yellow, orange and gold, your guide will find the perfect place to stop and enjoy refreshing sundowners with nothing but the sounds of the bush and the odd hippo for company. Or, wind down after a day at camp with drinks and gorgeous views before dinner, and then turn your eye skywards to an expanse of stars unlike any you’ve experienced before.
As usual Jacada did really well in organising our holiday. All the camps and wildlife was good and very comfortable. All the guides were very knowledgeable.
Why book with Jacada
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