Botswana accommodation is exceptionally varied from sleeping out on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan to luxury lodges and houseboats. We offer all lodges and camps in Botswana and will package accommodation and logistics together for seamless travel. We also offer mobile safaris for that extra African vibe.
Types of accommodation available in Botswana are mainly tented camps. As this reduces the carbon footprint. It must be remembered that these are usually small camps. Consequently; availability is often an issue in the high seasons (from July to October). And it is important to book early to avoid disappointment. However; in towns like Kasane (the gateway to the Chobe National Park) and Maun (the gateway to the Okavango Delta); there are some larger lodges. But they too get busy in peak seasons.
Botswana accommodation is usually in the game reserves or; on the outskirts of them. There are many options available to suit all budgets. Visit Chobe National Park to see all the elephants and wildlife. Okavango Delta which is a labyrinth of waterways where you can mokoro (a dug-out canoe). One of the many other parks / attractions in Botswana. Or visit the Makgdikgadi Pans on a quad bike and sleep under the stars on the salt pans! Or in a beautiful camp where can have a few more creature comforts.
We also have options in the rest of Botswana; so feel free to browse them all.
The options are limitless and we can package accommodations to make your Botswana safari seamless; so feel free to drop us a line to arrange for you. See Botswana Honeymoon for lodges that offer honeymooners discounts. If you are travelling with the family, our Botswana Family Safari page lists family friendly lodges in Botswana.
Click on these drop downs or use the map below to find the accommodation that you are interested in for your Botswana holiday.
Chobe Accommodation ↓
Chobe National Park
This is the second largest national park in Botswana; covering 10,566km² in northern Botswana. It is one of the best safari destinations in Southern Africa. This is due to its number of elephants and large predator populations.
andBeyond Savute Under Canvas offers you a great opportunity to experience the exhilaration of a mobile camping safari with the luxury of a tented camp
Ngoma Safari Lodge is a small boutique lodge overlooking the Chobe River. Stay in a river facing suite with private plunge pool (2 can accommodate a child 10+)
Chobe Princesses are luxury safari houseboats operating on the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers. Accommodating a smaller number of guests gives you more exclusivity
Zambezi Queen offers luxury accommodation suites on a house boat on the Chobe National Park border with Namibia. 2 or 3 night departures are scheduled throughout the year
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge offers luxury accommodation. This area is often described as one of, if not the best, wildlife-viewing areas in Africa today
Okavango Delta Accommodation ↓
The Okavango Delta is the largest inland water system / delta in the world offering Mokoro safaris (dug out canoes) at some camps. Due to the vast amounts of water, it attracts large numbers of wildlife and birds. As a result; it is one of the best safaris regions in Botswana and indeed Africa. An Okavango Delta Safari is, therefore a must; for anyone visiting Botswana.
Where to stay in the Okavango Delta
In the Okavango Delta, in order to reduce the impact on the environment; camps and lodges are required to be non-permanent. This means, there are no large safari lodges in the Delta. Therefore, accommodation is smaller and more exclusive at the camps. Consequently; there are fewer vehicles in your concession.
Accommodation is defined by the activities each camp offers. With 3 general categories: Land, water, or mixed. We highly recommend combining a land camp with a water camp. But if you are short of time; using one mixed camp is good.
Water camps offer boating, mokoros, and walking. They focus on the unique delta ecosystem. With its distinctive waterways, birds, and aquatic creatures. Their locations do not usually support the big game or game drives. And as such; these are generally slower-paced safaris. One thing to note is the levels of water as when there is drought, this can mean boating safaris may not be able to operate.
Land based camps offer game drives and frequently walking safaris. While there is water around, water activities are not offered here. As conditions are just not suitable.
Mixed camps offer both land and water activities. However, this is subject to water levels. In times of drought; some of these camps can’t offer their water activities the whole year. There are a couple of camps that can guarantee water and land activities all year. But not all of them. It is best to check with us when you know your dates.
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
Sanctuary Baines’ Camp is a small and romantic safari camp in the Moremi, Okavango Delta. Best rates and offers
Makgadikgadi and Nxai Accommodation ↓
Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan National Parks
Although these two parks are situated close to each other; they offer visitors a distinctly different experience. They both offer incredible safari experiences with some very different sightings from the zebra migration to the shy meerkats.
Meno a Kwena, an accommodation hidden gem of a camp perched on a rocky clifftop above the Boteti River overlooking the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana
Iconic 1940’s style Jack’s Camp in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park offers stylish accommodation in luxury canvas tents – rates and offers for Botswana safari
Understated and affordable accommodation in Makgadikgadi, Camp Kalahari offers quad biking expeditions, horse riding safaris and is wonderful for families
San Camp is a romantic safari camp with its smattering of billowing white tents, shaded by desert palms on the edge of Nwetwe Pan in Makgadikgadi, Botswana
Nxai Pan Camp, the only permanent accommodation camp in Nxai Pan National Park where the second largest land animal (Zebra) migration in Southern Africa occurs.
Central Kalahari Accommodation ↓
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is a birder’s paradise. Also, there is plenty of game that gather at the infrequent waterholes. This increases your chances of witnessing a dramatic chase and kill.
Eco-friendly luxury accommodation in Central Kalahari Game Reserve overlooking Tau Pan, where you can enjoy game drives, walks and day trips to Deception Valley – great for families and honeymooners
Tuli Accommodation ↓
Tuli is one of the largest, privately owned game reserves in Southern Africa. It includes three major private concessions. These are Tuli Game Reserve, Nitani Private Game Reserve, and Mashatu Game Reserve.
