Sable Alley (Okavango Delta) Tented Camp in Khwai

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.

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.

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Sable Alley Accommodation

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.

Botswana honeymoon at Sable Alley — Sable Alley luxury accommodation

Family safaris at Sable Alley

Sable Alley 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.

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.

Okavango Delta safari — 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.

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.

Safari camp in Okavango Delta — Can’t beat this view from the swimming pool!

When you visit Sable Alley, you will be directly supporting many of the Natural Selection conservation initiatives.

Best time to visit

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 onwards 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.

Sable Alley Accommodation Rates

Sable Alley Accommodation Rates per person	1-5 Night Rate	6+ Night Rate	8+ Night Rate
Green Season: 10th January – 31st March 2024	$960	$864
Shoulder Season: 1st – 30th April 2024	$1,205	$1,085
Shoulder Season: 1st – 31st May 2024	$1,205		$1,145
High Season: 1st June – 30th June 2024	$1,650		$1,568
Peak Season: 1st July – 31st August 2024	$1,840		$1,748
High Season: 1st September – 31st October 2024	$1,650	$1,485
Shoulder Season: 1st November – 19th December 2024	$1,205	$1,085
High Season: 20th December 2024 – 9th January 2025	$1,650	$1,485

2024 Single Supplement

There is no single supplement from 10th January – 31st March (Green Season).
For the remainder of the year a single supplement of 40% applies to all accommodation.

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.