Skybeds offers a unique safari experience. There are not many places in the world where you can sleep atop a five meter high, wooden platform. In a big 5 safari reserve! With only a mozzie net between you and the stars in the Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta. But this little gem is one of the most exciting places to do this.
The platforms overlook a waterhole; frequented by 400 x bull elephants, along with lion, leopard, eland, zebra, and more. This is the only permanent water source for 2000 hectares. Therefore it makes for some pretty outstanding game viewing, straight from your platform.
Giraffe at the waterhole at Skybeds
With only three Skybeds, the camp accommodates just six guests. Making it one of the most intimate camps in Botswana. Each platform comes complete with a flush toilet, shower, and basin under each sleeping area. On the top floor, an enormous double bed, draped in white linens and a feather duvet. And completely open to the stars. So, whilst we can’t guarantee you’ll get a good night’s sleep. We can guarantee one of the wildest and most wonderful safari experiences you’ll ever have. The Skybeds are completely safe and offer excellent value for money.
There is a good dose of romance in the Skybeds, but that doesn’t mean they’re only for couples. Small groups can book the camp on an exclusive basis (that’s what we call a party!). Families with children 16 years and older are welcome. If you’re staying at Tuludi, Sable Alley, Elephant Pan, or Little Sable; add in a night at the Skybeds. For a change of pace and scene.
Skybeds is open from 1st April to 31st October. This is the dry season with warm daytime temperatures. It can get chilly in the evenings. That’s exactly why each Skybed has cozy blankets and duvets. At this time of year, the wildlife congregates at the Skybeds waterhole. Herds cluster together, and predators lurk in the wings. You can almost feel the heightened tension over the last drops of water.
Bathroom with a view of elephants at the waterhole
Getting There
Guests from Little Sable, Sable Alley, or Tuludi transfer from their camps to Elephant Pan by helicopter. This is approximately a 7 minute flight. Guests enjoy tea/coffee or soft drinks and a bathroom break before departing with a vehicle and guide to the underground hide. Enjoy afternoon tea inside the hide while enjoying the magnificent sightings. The road transfer from Elephant Pan to the hide is approx 35 min. The transfer from the hide, to Skybeds is about a 15 min drive. Departure arrangements are in reverse.
*Long stay rates cannot be combined with any other special offers. They exclude Shipwreck Lodge*. However, any nights booked at these camps will qualify towards the minimum night stay.
Skybeds 2026 Rates
1-5 Night Rate
6+ Night Rate
6+ Night Rate
Per Person Sharing
Single Supplement
Per Person Sharing
Single Supplement
Per Person Sharing
Single Supplement
Green Season: 10th January – 31st March
Closed
Shoulder Season: 1st – 30th April
$895
$358
$806
$322
$761
$304
Shoulder High Season: 1st – 31st May
$995
$398
$945
$378
$896
$358
High Season: 1st June – 30th June
$1095
$438
$1040
$416
$986
$394
Peak Season: 1st July – 31st August
$1295
$518
$1230
$492
$1230
$492
High Season: 1st – 30th September
$1095
$438
$1040
$416
$986
$394
Shoulder High Season: 1st – 31st October
$995
$398
$945
$378
$896
$358
1st November 2026 – 9th January 2027
Closed
Children aged between 16 and 18 years old are charged 50% of the per person rate per night when sharing with adults.
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.
Rates Exclude:
Premium brand drinks, gratuities, flights, and fully comprehensive personal travel insurance. In addition, a Conservation, Community & Reserve Fee is charged per night.
Skybeds 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.
Skybeds 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 ↓
This list is getting very long so we recommend visiting our Botswana Accommodation to zoom into map and see lodges.
Rates and safari offers at &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp – luxury accommodation in the Okavango Delta (perfect for honeymooners or families on safari)
In the heart of the Okavango Delta, on a diverse, wildlife-rich private concession, is andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, luxury accommodation – honeymoon
Accommodation in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Pom Pom Camp is in the style of safari camps of old offering land (game drive/walk) and water safaris (mokoro)
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
Gomoti Plains Camp and Private Suite offers accommodation with eco-luxurious comfort in the Okavango Delta, alive with superb land and water-based game-viewing
Mma and Rra Dinare are sister camps overlooking the Gomoti River in the South Eastern Okavango Delta – luxury Gomoti accommodation with excellent game viewing
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