Must-see hotels in Okavango Delta

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Chitabe Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Near the Santandadibe River, at the southern edge of Moremi Game Reserve, Chitabe is an island oasis (only accessible by boat or plane). Accommodation at…

  • Pelo Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Billed as an 'adventure' camp in the Wilderness Safaris portfolio, Pelo was rebuilt in 2015 to fit a more classic mould, though prices remain as low as…

  • Seba Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Seba, a lovely Setswana word meaning 'Whisper', is set in an equally lovely riverine forest. While it offers many of the same aristocratic offerings as…

  • Xaro Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Run by the son of the owners of Drotsky’s Cabins, this lodge is remote – about 10km downstream from Drotksy’s – but serene and extremely picturesque…

  • Okavango Houseboats

    Okavango Delta

    Floating down the river in one of these houseboats, which vaguely resemble Mississippi steamboats that got lost somewhere in Angola, gives a new, aquatic…

  • Xugana Island Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Set on a pristine lagoon just north of Moremi, this lodge offers superb birdwatching and fishing. Accommodation is in beautiful thatched chalets with wood…

  • Sango Safari Camp

    Okavango Delta

    On the north side of the Khwai River, not far from the village, Sango’s is somewhat less pretentious than some other Moremi camps, but nonetheless…

  • Xudum Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Style and stellar service are recurring themes at all &Beyond properties and Xudum, in the northern Okavango Delta, is no exception. The rooms here have a…

  • Little Tubu

    Okavango Delta

    This adjunct to Wilderness Safaris' Tubu Tree Camp promises one of the delta's more intimate experiences – there are just three tents and you're treated…

  • Kanana Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This classy retreat occupies a watery site in a maze of grass- and palm-covered islands on the Xudum River. It was overhauled in 2016 and is an excellent…

  • Eagle Island Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Eagle Island occupies a stunning concession deep in the waters. The silk-soft tents are suitably luxurious with private plunge pools and vantage points…

  • Tubu Tree Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Get your khaki and pith-helmet fix from the gorgeous tilted accommodation that hovers over this pretty little corner of the Okavango. Verandas look out…

  • Third Bridge Campsite

    Okavango Delta

    The favourite campsite for many self-drivers, Third Bridge has sites away from the main track – set on the edge of a lagoon (watch out for hippos and…

  • Duba Plains

    Okavango Delta

    North of the Moremi Game Reserve, Duba Plains is one of the delta's most remote camps. It was recently taken over by Great Plains Conservation and, when…

  • Chief’s Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Considered by many to be one of the premier camps in the delta, Chief’s blends into its marshy surroundings like a hunter in a duck blind. With a front…

  • Camp Okavango

    Okavango Delta

    Set amid sausage and jackalberry trees on Nxaragha Island, just outside Moremi, this charming lodge is elegant, and the staff are known for their…

  • Shinde Island Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This lagoonside camp sits just north of Moremi, between the savannah and the delta, and is one of the delta's oldest camps, but a 2015 renovation has…

  • Moremi Crossing

    Okavango Delta

    This well-priced collection of lovely chalets flanks a simply gorgeous (and enormous) thatched dining and bar area that overlooks a long floodplain where…

  • Khwai Campsite

    Okavango Delta

    The campsites at this expansive campground are shady and well developed, with some lovely sites close to the riverbank; others are a little further inland…

  • Footsteps

    Okavango Delta

    This relatively new program, run by Ker & Downey, places an emphasis on walking and mokoro safaris across the delta floodplains. It’s the sort of thing…

  • Pom Pom Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This intimate camp was one of the delta's original luxury retreats, though frequent renovations have kept it up to speed with recent properties. Six linen…

  • Sepupa Swamp Stop

    Okavango Delta

    This laid-back riverside campsite is secluded, handy to Sepupa village, very affordable and accessible (3km) from the Maun–Shakawe road. The lodge can…

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