Sable Alley is in the 200,000 hectares Khwai Private Reserve concession. Overlooking vast Okavango Delta floodplains in Botswana. Red lechwe, waterbuck, and reedbuck 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.
Sable Alley is closed from 20th January – 31st March 2026 for refurbishment.
In our chaotic, 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, and double bed. Plus 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 and 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 the 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 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.
*Long stay rates cannot be combined with any other special offers. They exclude Shipwreck Lodge*. However, any nights booked at this camp will qualify towards the minimum night stay.
Sable Alley 2026 rates
1-5 Night Rate
6+ Night Rate
8+ Night Rate
Per person sharing
Single Supplement
Per person sharing
Single Supplement
Per person sharing
Single Supplement
Green Season: 10th January – 31st March
$995
Nil
$896
Nil
$846
Nil
Shoulder Season: 1st – 30th April
$1 325
$530
$1 193
$477
$1 126
$450
Shoulder High Season: 1st – 31st May
$1 575
$630
$1 496
$598
$1 418
$567
High Season: 1st June – 30th June
$1 795
$718
$1 705
$682
$1 616
$646
Peak Season: 1st July – 31st August
$1 995
$798
$1 895
$758
$1 895
$758
High Season: 1st – 30th September
$1 795
$718
$1 705
$682
$1 616
$646
Shoulder High Season: 1st – 31st October
$1 575
$630
$1 496
$598
$1 418
$567
Shoulder Season: 1st November – 19th December
$1 325
$530
$1 193
$477
$1 126
$450
High Season: 20th December 2025 – 9th January 2026
$1 795
$718
$1 705
$682
$1 616
$646
Sable Alley is closed from 20th January – 31st March 2026 for refurbishment.
NB: The single supplement is wavered between 10th January – 31st March and 1st October – 19th December.
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
Special offers can be used at Natural Selection’s portfolio in Botswana and Namibia except where specified.
Tawana Complimentary Access*
Book 3 nights at Tawana in combination with a minimum of 3 nights at any other Natural Selection Botswana camp & receive complimentary flights between Tawana and Maun/the Delta/Linyanti.
Mokolwane Complimentary Access*
Book 3 nights at Mokolwane in combination with a minimum of 3 nights at any other Natural Selection Botswana camp & receive a complimentary arrival helicopter transfer (one way) from Maun/the Delta/Linyanti.
*Direct flights to/from the Makgadikgadi, Chobe and Kasane are excluded.
Honeymoon Offer:
One spouse receives 50% off the accommodation rate at Natural Selection camps. Botswana excludes Jack’s Private Camp, Planet Baobab and the Okavango Spirit (Northern Okavango Houseboat). Namibia excludes Etosha Safari House.
Offer is valid all year for an unlimited number of nights and will apply up to 12 months from the date of marriage.
Proof of marriage is required.
Okavango Delta Accommodation ↓
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Moremi Crossing Camp offers luxury accommodation in 16 vintage-style safari tents in Moremi, east Okavango Delta, with views over Boro River to Chief’s Island
Machaba Camp is a luxury 1950’s camp nestling in the game-rich Khwai area (wheelchair friendly accommodation). Little Machaba is ideal for exclusive use safaris
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
Kwando Lagoon Camp is on the banks of the Kwando River in the Linyanti/Kwando Concession (water camp, Okavango Delta) – great for honeymooners or family
Kwando Kwara Camp is a land & water camp – perfect accommodation if you only have a couple of nights to see the Okavango Delta and want great wildlife sightings
Kiri Camp is a family friendly, small (accommodating up to 24 guests), luxury safari camp in the Gomoti area, Okavango Delta with both land and water activities
Best rates and offers incl. honeymoons in the Okavango Delta – Overlooking Chiefs Island, bordering Moremi Game Reserve, Gunns Camp is one of the last few remaining luxury, vintage safari camps
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