Our portfolio of Botswana safari lodges, ranges from classic, luxury and good value for you to explore.
Indicates: YZ star rating, the level of luxury that you’ll experience
Indicates: YZ price guide, ranging from value to high-end
Duba Plains Camp is an all-time favourite of YZ. We have been big fans of this camp since its early days – and now that it has re-opened (in March 2017), we love it just as much as ever!
Little Vumbura is one of our favourite properties in the Okavango Delta!
Offering both land- and water-based activities, this is a smashing little treehouse-style camp in a wildlife-rich region of the Okavango Delta!
Chitabe is widely regarded as one of the Delta’s finest wildlife-viewing camps!
Chitabe Lediba is considered one of the best camps in the Okavango Delta! There’s a minimum age requirement of 13 years, but 6–12s may be accepted and all ages are welcome when the property is booked for exclusive use.
Vumbura Plains is a really superb base from which to enjoy both land- and water-based Delta activities!
We reckon Tubu Tree is the finest property in the Okavango Delta’s Jao Reserve! There’s a minimum age requirement of 13 years, but 6–12s may be accepted and all ages are welcome when the property is booked for exclusive use.
Jao is one of the most luxurious safari camps in Africa! There’s a minimum age requirement of 13 years, but 6–12s may be accepted and all ages are welcome when the property is booked for exclusive use.
Jacana is a stunning little camp offering both land- and water-based activities! There’s a minimum age requirement of 13 years, but 6–12s may be accepted and all ages are welcome when the property is booked for exclusive use.
A superb base from which to explore the North Delta region, is being rebuilt and refurbished – due to welcome its first guests on 1st September 2019!
Famous for its elephant experiences, Abu Camp offers deluxe accommodation in a wildlife-rich area of the Okavango Delta!
Stanley’s offers great game viewing, and as it provides a number of elephant experiences it’s particularly well suited to fans of the grey guys!
Pom Pom is an excellent option for travellers seeking a classic safari camp in the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta!
Baines’ Camp is Sanctuary’s smallest camp and one of the plushest properties in the Okavango Delta! There’s a minimum age requirement of 6 years.
Nxabega offers a very luxurious base camp from which to enjoy a great range of activities in the South-Central Delta!
Slightly larger than the majority of camps and lodges in the Delta, Moremi Crossing offers good value for money and a friendly atmosphere!
This property is perfect for travellers seeking a luxurious base from which to enjoy an exciting range of activities in the Delta region! Children of all ages are welcome.
Located in one of the Delta’s most spectacular areas, Xugana Island Lodge offers luxurious accommodation and a great range of activities!
This classic water camp offers less wildlife viewing than other properties in the Delta, but it really excels in terms of scenery!
Gunn's Camp overlooks Chief's Island and borders the Moremi Game Reserve.
There are no game drives at Delta Camp; game-viewing is conducted entirely on foot or in a mokoro.
A dream destination for horse riders, Macatoo offers comfortable accommodation and a lot of other activities too!
Kanana re-opened on 1st March 2019, after undergoing a significant refurbishment. This included an extension to the camp’s communal area and more than a few improvements to its guest accommodation!
Shinde and its private camp Shinde Enclave offer land- and water-based activities throughout the year!
Eagle Island Lodge is surrounded by waterways and lagoons so most activities are water-based; conventional game drives can only take place when water levels are low.
Khwai River Lodge is very luxurious property, one of the largest lodges in the region and one that appeals to clients wishing a comfortable and secure game viewing environment.
Located in the wildlife-rich eastern region of the Delta, Machaba is a small and personal camp offering good value for money!
Sango provides a great traditional base camp from which to explore the wildlife-rich Khwai Private Reserve!
Nxamaseri Lodge is best known as a fishing lodge, but is also particularly good for birdlife, as there is a fantastic range of waterbirds here.
Pelo is one of our favourite adventure camps in the Okavango. Run by one of Africa’s most experienced safari operators this camp offers great value in a park known for extremely high prices.
Khwai Tented Camp is completely eco-friendly; it uses solar power and has no permanent buildings so that it will leave no eco-footprint behind when it is dismantled.
Smaller sibling of Tubu, Little Tubu is perhaps the most intimate camp in the most classic part of the Okavango Delta!
Seba Camp is perfect for children, with family rooms, a sandy beach, swimming pools and plenty of activities to teach them about the bush.
&Beyond Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge is an intimate refuge sprawling along the banks of a seasonal lagoon. The focus here is not only wildlife viewing but also taking time out to relax in nature, relishing some spectacular scenery!
With sister property Xudum, these very small luxury lodges support the biodiverse land, maintaining a low impact on the beautiful wilderness around them. Both offer thrilling activities and truly sumptuous accommodation!
Motswiri Camp has a lovely location, on the banks of the stunning Selinda Spillway. This is a very old watercourse that links the Okavango Delta and the drainage system of the Kwando-Linyanti River.
Similar in style to sister camp Machaba, Gomoti Plains offers luxurious accommodation and an exciting assortment of activities!
Footsteps Camp is situated in the Shinde Concession, within the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta.
Mombo Camp is situated on the north-west tip of Chief’s Island, the largest island in the Okavango Delta.
This camp is one of the most expensive in Safari Africa – but we think it’s well worth it! Bigger sibling Mombo Camp and Little Mombo are considered Botswana’s flagship properties. Children aged 6 years and older are welcome.
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp reopened on 1 June 2016, following a lot of renovations since the beginning of the year!
Okuti is a lovely little camp offering exceptionally good game viewing throughout the year!
Re-launched in April 2018, Camp Moremi offers sumptuous accommodation and classic safari activities within the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve! Children aged 6 years and older are welcome.
Xigera sits on a small island in a beautiful flooded area surrounded by deep channels and lush vegetation.
This classic camp offers a superb base from which to head out and explore the Moremi Game Reserve on vehicle and boating safaris!
Perfect for clients seeking a luxurious experience with a hint of adventure, King’s Pool tends to attract a more mature clientele than the Linyanti’s rustic properties. It’s perfect for travellers who like their creature comforts on safari!
This is a great camp with access to game-driving areas as good as any other camp in the region.
Re-opened in June 2019, Selinda Camp offers a deluxe base from which to head out into the Selinda Reserve! Activities available include vehicle and walking safaris, tracking, and seasonal boat trips.
Intimate, unspoiled, and full of character, Zarafa is one of our favourite camps in Safari Africa!
This camp is situated in one of our most popular regions, and it’s one of our favourite properties in the entire Linyanti region! A huge hit with clients hoping to get in on the action, its focus on safari brings out travellers’ thrill-seeking side.
Located in one of the greatest reserves in Botswana, Lagoon is a high-quality base camp from which to explore Kwando! Focused on safari, nevertheless it has very comfortable guest tents and offers superb service standards.
Savuti Camp has long been regarded as one of the finest small camps in Botswana.
A YZ favourite, this expedition-style camp is perfect for travellers seeking all sorts of adventures in the wildlife-rich Selinda Reserve! Children aged 10 years and older are welcome.
Ghoha Hills is set amongst the rocky terrain of western Chobe National Park. It is idyllically perched overlooking the wildlife-rich Savuti area.
This is a trip for the adventurous – exploring areas few people have visited, and sleeping overnight in impromptu fly camps.
This camp is of a very high standard, enabling guests to enjoy an adventurous safari in comfortable surroundings! Exceptionally good game viewing is guaranteed.
Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent lodge in Chobe National Park! The property offers high-quality accommodation and easy access to the park’s wealth of wildlife.
Chobe Savanna is a classic safari lodge in a fabulous location for wildlife watching! The property offers great value for money too.
Savute Safari Lodge offers good value along with a very enjoyable safari experience in the Savute area! Cultural experiences are available too.
Linyanti Bush Camp has excellent private game-viewing and offers a very good alternative to the better-known and more expensive options nearby.
Linyanti Ebony is an excellent choice for small groups wanting the exclusive use of a camp in a particularly good area for game-viewing.
Chobe Safari Lodge is much too large to be considered a lodge; it is more like a hotel with several different complexes.
There is no doubt that Savute Elephant Lodge is a luxurious lodge that is very well-run. However, some guests may feel that all its modern comforts detract from the safari experience.
A river cruise on the Zambezi Queen makes a refreshing contrast to the usual land-based safari. Aboard this houseboat, you can watch herds of elephant coming down for a swim while hippos harrumph on the bank and crocodiles bask in the sun!
A stay on any one of the three Chobe Princesses is a very special safari experience! Guests can do a little wildlife watching while cruising along the beautiful Chobe river, and many other activities are available.
Chobe Elephant Camp combines excellent game-viewing with comfortable accommodation at a very reasonable price.
Chobe Bush Lodge is one of the larger lodges in the Kasane area of Chobe. It offers great value and access to some of Africa's finest boating safaris.
A visit to Ichingo Chobe River Lodge combines particularly well with a couple of nights on the Ichobezi houseboat.
Ngoma Safari Lodge is the newest and most luxurious offering in the quietest part of the Chobe riverfront, offering fantastic views even from your bed.
Offering good value for money and a great location, Camp Savuti provides a classic base camp from which to explore the wildlife-rich region! Activities focus on vehicle safaris, in the company of a knowledgeable guide.
Camp Linyanti is situated in the north-west region of Chobe National Park, nestling within riverine forests and overlooking the expansive waters of the Linyanti.
Jack’s Camp is one of the most famous camps in Africa. The green outer canvas of Jack’s Camp blends into the foliage of the palm island on which it sits, surrounded by the powder-white salty pans that characterise this area.
San Camp is a unique little property, and an excellent option for travellers interested in exploring the magical Makgadikgadi Pans. The accommodation is very well appointed, and there’s a great range of activities to enjoy.
We recommend a stay at Meno A Kwena to clients seeking an extended safari in Botswana. With classic accommodation, super friendly staff, and a great range of activities, it’s a reliable option within this area.
Nxai Pan Camp is located within Botswana’s Nxai Pan National Park, just north of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
This explorers-style property offers an adventurous and friendly base camp within the magical Makgadikgadi Salt Pans! An exciting variety of activities is available too.
Leroo La Tau is a seasonal camp with game-viewing at its best between June and November, when the animals are attracted to the water in the Boteti River. Game-viewing here is unreliable for the remainder of the year.
Kalahari Plains Camp is located inside Central Kalahari National Park, some 25km from the infamous Deception Valley.
Tau Pan Camp is at its best during the wet season from December to April.
What makes Deception Valley unique is its relationship with the San bushmen. Interesting and informative walks with the local bushmen are a real highlight here.
Feline Fields is situated on a wooded island, within the remote north-west region of the Kalahari. It is owned and operated by Raphael and Marjan Real der Sarte, a husband-and-wife team with a passion for conservation.
Dinaka is the new version of Dinaka Safari Camp. It is situated in the Dinaka reserve, an area of 200 square kilometres within the north region of the Central Kalahari.
Qorokwe Camp is a brand new property in the south-east of the Okavango Delta! The name ‘Qorokwe’ means ‘the place where buffalo broke through the bush into the water’.
Letaka Safaris, a citizen-owned company, has been operating safaris across Botswana since October 2000. It offers mobile tented accommodation in some of the country’s most wildlife-rich areas.
Mashatu Lodge (Main Camp) is situated in the Mashatu Game Reserve, a wildlife-rich region of 29,000 hectares on the eastern border of the Kalahari desert.
Mashatu Tent Camp is situated in the Mashatu Game Reserve, an area on the Kalahari desert’s eastern border. The reserve covers approximately 29,000 hectares and is home to plenty of wildlife!
Splash Camp is situated in Kwara private reserve, within the beautiful Okavango Delta. Splash Camp looks like an excellent option for travellers seeking high-quality accommodation in the wildlife-rich Kwando area.
Duba Explorers Camp is situated in the Duba Plains Reserve, at the beating heart of the Okavango Delta. The property occupies a wooded island and boasts beautiful views across a lagoon.
YZ recommends this adventurous Khwai camp for travellers seeking classic safari activities in an area positively packed with wildlife! Children aged 6 years and over are welcome, and access for disabled people is available on request.
YZ recommends this camp for travellers seeking a thrilling range of activities in a very scenic area! Children aged 6 years and older are welcome, and youngsters aged 6–12 are permitted on activities at the discretion of your safari guide.