Botswana: Delta to Desert

Wilderness Savuti is situated in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve along the Savuti Channel, famous as a sporadic and unusual watercourse. As part of a natural cycle, the waters of the Savuti either flow strongly – a magnet for thirsty wildlife – or recede to leave behind a rich grassland. Wilderness Savuti provides front-row seats to amazing wildlife viewing perched high on the banks of the channel. The camp looks down on a miraculous ribbon of territory where both plains game and predators thrive, and exploring the length of this channel and its associated woodlands is thus a highlight here. The intimate camp's en-suite accommodation is in six canvas-and-thatch tents (including a family unit). From the camp's thatched dining area, elevated wooden decks extend out over the channel bed, with a small pool, fire deck and wonderful views over the channel. Insider’s Tip: The Savuti Star Bed with a sublime location overlooking the Savuti Channel and facing Zibadianja Lagoon to the west. Intimate encounters with iconic wildlife parading in the channel, as the Milky Way dances across an inky African sky. It is the perfect spot to end a magical day on safari, as the calls of the wild soothe you to sleep.

Shinde Camp is nestled on a lush palm island in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta, on the edge of Shinde lagoon. A diverse range of activities are offered throughout the year, including boating mekoro excursions, game drives, guided and fly fishing. Accommodation comprises eight twin-bedded classic safari tents with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water and a flush toilet. Each tent is strategically positioned to offer either splendid views across the Delta’s mysterious waterways or open grasslands. Accommodation is generally set up as twins on comfortable three-quarter beds, but doubles are available on request. The main building offers a swimming pool, lounge / library, bar and shop facilities as well as phone, fax and email. INSIDER’S TIP: The Okavango Delta was named as UNESCO’s 1000th World Heritage Site in 2014.

Located in an exclusive private reserve hugging the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Dinaka is host to one of the most unique and diverse habitats in southern Africa. This ever-changing desert landscape is home to black-maned Kalahari lion, springbok, oryx and brown hyaena. Guests are accommodated in seven spacious twin- and double-bed safari tents, each with an en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, hot and cold running water and flush toilet. Families are accommodated in a two-bedroomed tent, sharing a spacious en-suite bathroom – ideal in this child-friendly camp. Dinaka’s tents are well spaced and raised on wooden decks to provide the perfect vantage point over a permanent waterhole. Connected by wooden walkways all areas of the camp are accessible by wheelchair. INSIDER'S TIP: Dinaka supports Bana Ba Letsatsi (which means Children of the Sun) whose mission it is to support vulnerable, orphaned and at-risk children living in Maun.