Sable Alley is in the 200,000 hectares Khwai Private Reserve concession. Overlooking vast Okavango Delta floodplains in Botswana. Red lechwe, waterbuck, and reed buck along with many antelope species are full time residents. While sightings of lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, and wild dogs are excellent. Elephants abound and very quickly become an all time favorite.
In our crazy, modern world, space is one of the greatest luxuries. And that’s exactly what Sable is all about. Spacious, beautifully designed, and impeccably decorated, you’ll feel instantly at one with your surroundings. Stand on your deck and gaze over the antelope scattered across the plain. Hop into the open-air shower and watch as the ellies do the same in the nearby waterhole. Or settle down at the gin bar for a tasting or two, and listen as leopards bark into the night. There’s plenty of big game coming from as far as the Chobe Woodland to the east, and the Okavango to the south. Therefore; big cat sightings are beautiful and plentiful.
There are 10 x twin / double tents (1 is the honeymoon tent). And 2 x family tents with a double bed and 2 x single beds. All are en suite with indoor and outdoor showers. Each canvas walled suite is a huge 55 square meters. They come complete with a mini indoor seating area, writing desk, double bed. And some seriously Afro chic décor. Slide open the screen doors at the front for uninterrupted views of the lagoon. Or; take a seat on the veranda for a closer inspection.
Sable Alley luxury accommodation
Family safaris at Sable Alley
Sable Alley accepts children 6 years and older.
Family Tent
Children aged between 6 – 18 years; are charged 50% of the per person rate per night.When sharing with adults.
Skybeds have an age restriction of 15 years. Children 6 years & older may take part in a mokoro or boat safari and must wear a life jacket on a mokoro or boat.
Activities
There’s an exciting range of activities to get stuck into.
Morning, afternoon and evening game drives in the diverse landscapes of the 200,000 hectare Khwai Private Reserve.
Pole through the tranquil waterways on a mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion. Or a boat trip and marvel at the beauty of the area from a different perspective (water levels permitting).
Try your hand at a spot of fishing (1st March – 31st December). Fishing is not permitted from January to February due to breeding season).
Lace up your boots and embark on a guided game walk along the banks of the Khwai River.
Be part of the KPR Ranger Experience. And spend time tracking predators, capturing data, patrolling and visiting conservation projects. (if time allows). This activity is at an additional cost. Proceeds from this experience go back into the conservation efforts in the concession.
Sleep out under the stars at Skybeds; sleeping under the stars, on elevated platforms in the middle of Big 5 territory! (Book in advance). Open from 1st April until 31st October.
Khwai Wildlife
First up, are the predators; and there are plenty of them in Khwai. Keep a lookout for leopards, lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs. Concealed from unsuspecting antelope in the grassy bushes. Then you’ll see hundred strong herds of buffalo barrelling across the landscape. And enormous herds of elephants, trunks swinging and ears flapping. Lastly, keep a lookout for the smaller animals. Impala drinking tentatively from pools. Baboons shouting from trees. And sable and roan antelope, seemingly posing for your camera.
Wild Dogs on safari
Khwai Birding Safaris
Being in the Okavango Delta makes this a birders paradise. With over 500 different species recorded in the area. An added advantage for keen birders is that the best time for birding is during the summer months. This is when visiting migrants have arrived in full force. Which lucky enough, also happens to be the low tourism season in Botswana. This means fewer visitors and cheaper rates.
Saddle-billed stork
Sable Alley Facilities
Just like the bedrooms, the communal areas are designed around spectacular vistas. Watch the happenings at the lagoon from the bar, outdoor fire pit, or from a squashy sofa in the lounge. With your G&T or beverage of choice in hand. At night, dinner is served either in the indoor dining area or on the deck. Accompanied by twinkling stars and the rumblings and grumblings of the wildlife.
There is also a swimming pool and sun deck. Both are unique spots from which to watch the hippo pods emerge from the lagoon. Or simply for some chill out time in the heat of the day.
There’s never a bad time to visit Sable Alley (really). There’s something different in every season. But, most importantly; the wildlife is ‘out of this world’ excellent all year round. Resident hippo splash in the inland pools. Elephants, and buffalo herds are hard to miss. Plus you’re never more than a few whiskers away from a lion pride.
From May onward the Okavango Delta floods. Seasonal channels emerge, perfect for paddling around on a mokoro canoe safari. You might just have to share them with a few antelope. From June until September, the Delta floods really get going. And the heightened water levels mean mokoro and motorboat safaris are possible all day, every day.
December to March brings the summer rains. The grasses grow, and on a single game drive you might not see as many animals. But there’s a good chance of encountering big cats stalking their prey. The thick bushes allowing them to hunt undetected. And don’t let the thought of rain put you off; downpours are short and sporadic.
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.
Sable Alley 2025 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
$995
Nil
$896
Nil
Shoulder Season: 1st – 30th April 2025
$1,265
$510
$1,139
$460
Shoulder Season: 1st – 31st May 2025
$1,495
$600
$1,346
$540
High Season: 1st June – 30th June 2025
$1,735
$695
$1,648
$660
Peak Season: 1st July – 31st August 2025
$1,930
$775
$1,834
$735
High Season: 1st September – 31st October 2025
$1,735
$695
$1,562
$625
Shoulder Season: 1st November – 19th December 2025
$1,265
$510
$1,139
$460
High Season: 20th December 2025 – 9th January 2026
$1,735
$695
$1,562
$625
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. Also included is the Natural Selection Conservation Trust contribution. 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 Sable Alley 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.
Sable Alley Special Offers
Complimentary Access
Book 3 nights at Tawana in combination with 3 nights at Sable Alley & receive complimentary flights between Tawana and Maun/the Delta/Linyanti. Tawana will be based on the 1 – 5 night stay rates. Sable Alley will be based on the 6 night + rates.
Mbamba Free Night Offer
Book 3 nights at Mbamba in combination with a minimum of 3 nights at Sable Alley and get one complimentary night at Mbamba on us.
Valid for Travel: from now until 31st December 2025. Book by 31st January 2025.
Combining these two camps allows you to enjoy the diverse landscapes of the Khwai Private Reserve with the delights of the Northern parts of the Okavango Delta.
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