Little Sable in Khwai Private Reserve offers an authentic Okavango safari experience. The little sister to Sable Alley, Little Sable is a relaxed yet intimate hideout in the heart of the game rich Khwai Private Reserve. It is one of the best managed private concessions in the greater Okavango Delta. Up here, there’s something to see around every corner. And a different activity to enjoy every day. From classic game drives to mokoro trips and boat safaris. The reserve is bordered by Moremi to the south. Savuti to the north. And the Khwai Community Reserve to the east. In other words, in the middle of some of the most famous and iconic game-viewing areas on the continent!
Little Sable is an intimate camp with an emphasis on hospitality, comfort, and a touch of quirkiness! With only 8 x traditional style tents; raised on wooden platforms to maximize the views across the grasslands. Each room is a cozy retreat from the elements. All have wonderfully large king size beds; (that can also be twins). Plus writing desks, cool en suite bathrooms, and private verandas with views across the shimmering grasslands.
Little Sable AccommodationAerial view of Little Sable accommodation
Family safaris at Little Sable
Little Sable accepts children 6 years and older. Children aged between 6 – 18 years; are charged 50% of the per person rate per night; when sharing with adults. Children 6 years & older may take part in a mokoro or boat safari. They must wear a life jacket on a mokoro or boat.
Giraffe family safari
Activities
Punt through the winding channels of the Okavango in a traditional dug out canoe (mokoro) safari. Spot all the wildlife stars of the safari show on morning and afternoon game drives. However, you must always have your cameras at the ready!
Year Round: Morning & afternoon game drives. Mokoro safaris (water-level dependent).
Dry Season: Boating safaris (water level dependent). Sleep out under the stars at Skybeds; on elevated platforms in the middle of Big 5 territory! Book in advance. Open from 1st April until 31st October. Children 15 years & older are welcome at Skybeds.
Zebra in the Okavango DeltaLion
Little Sable Facilities
In the main area, a sunken lounge and fire pit take pride in place. They make the perfect spot for that first cuppa in the morning or an early evening G&T. Located just in front of a favorite grazing spot for zebra and elephant. It’s a fabulous wildlife watching base during siesta time too. Or at any time of day for that matter. Under the thatch, the bar, lounge, and dining areas are subtly stylish. Offering a touch of old world English heritage mixed with the ambiance of African-inspired creativity.
When to visit
Little Sable is open year round with excellent game viewing throughout the seasons.
From May until early October, the Okavango Delta is in flood. Therefore, this is the best time of year to get your water based game viewing fix. The seasonal channels emerge and the waterways are glistening and full. The perfect conditions for a mokoro safari or a boat trip. This is also traditionally the ‘best’ time of year to visit. As the skies are blue and full of sunshine, and the iconic wildlife is out in force. A photographers delight!
Mokoro Safari in Okavango Delta
In December, the sky begins to darken and the clouds become heavy with rain. The showers are, however, short and sporadic and certainly shouldn’t stop you from heading out on game drives or walks. Game wise, the animals may be slightly more spread out but that certainly doesn’t mean they’re not there.
Dry season: April until October Green season: November until March
Namibia: Safarihoek Lodge (and Safari House), Etosha Mountain Lodge, Kwessi Dunes, and Hoanib Valley Camp
It excludes Natural Selections Shipwreck Lodge in Namibia and its South African properties.
2025 Little Sable Rates
1-5 Night Rate
6+ Night Rate
Per person sharing
Single Supplement
Per person sharing
Single Supplement
Green Season: 10th January – 31st March 2025
$630
$0
$567
$0
Shoulder Season: 1st – 30th April 2025
$875
$350
$788
$320
Shoulder Season: 1st – 31st May 2025
$995
$400
$896
$360
High Season: 1st June – 30th June 2025
$1,195
$480
$1,135
$455
Peak Season: 1st July – 31st August 2025
$1,350
$540
$1,283
$515
High Season: 1st September – 31st October 2025
$1,195
$480
$1,076
$435
Shoulder Season: 1st November – 19th December 2025
$875
$350
$788
$320
High Season: 20th December 2025 – 9th January 2026
$1,195
$480
$1,076
$435
Long stay rates also exclude Okavango Spirit, Planet Baobab, and Private Mobiles in Botswana. However, any nights booked at these properties will qualify towards the minimum night stay.
Rates Include: Accommodation, all meals, beverages, guest laundry, daily activities, expert guiding, park entry fees, and VAT. Rates Exclude: Premium brand drinks, gratuities, flights, and fully comprehensive personal travel insurance. There is also a nightly Conservation, Community & Reserve Fee.
Child Policy:
Children from 6 years old are welcome at Little Sable Camp. When sharing with adults, children are charged 50% of the per person rate per night. Children refer to kids aged between 6 to 18 years. Standard rates apply to children for services not included in the rates. For example the helicopter over the Delta flights.
Book by 31st January 2025. Valid for travel until 31st December 2025 (all year, even peak season).
Mbamba only opens in April 2025.
Complimentary Access
Book 3 nights at Tawana in combination with 3 nights at Little Sable Camp & receive complimentary flights between Tawana and Maun/the Delta/Linyanti. Tawana will be based on the 1 – 5 night stay rates. The other camp will be based on the 6 night + rates.
Honeymoon Offer
One of the honeymoon couple gets 50% off their accommodation on honeymoon at Little Sable in the Okavango Delta
The offer is valid all year for an unlimited number of nights. Honeymooners must produce proof of marriage at the time of booking (up to 12 months following the wedding). Can combine with other Natural Selection properties: Botswana: Jack’s Camp, San Camp, Meno a Kwena, North Island Okavango, Tuludi, Little Sable, Skybeds, Tawana, Mokolwane and Thamo Telele Nambia: Kwessi Dunes and Hoanib Valley Camp in Namibia
Lebala Camp – accommodation situated in the Linyanti area is renowned for excellent wild dog sightings and other predators and are able to do night game drives
In the heart of the Okavango Delta, on a diverse, wildlife-rich private concession, is andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, luxury accommodation – honeymoon
