&Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp

Bedouin-style tents furnished with a light palate of blonde timber and soft pastels, along with ample outdoor lounging areas, give this camp a unique whimsical and airy feel. Circular sofas and chaises, hanging swings and a well-placed mokoro bench invite both gathering and solitude. Overlooking the seasonal floodplain, magnificent Delta views stretch 180 degrees for as far as the eye can see. In the evenings lanterns dapple the dining and fireside areas; the jetty can be transformed into a romantic dinner for two.

No view is unremarkable from any of the nine tents, each furnished with a large four poster bed, deep bathtub and indoor and outdoor showers. Laze on your deck in the shade of the cushioned sala or cool off in your own private plunge pool. Tents are slightly elevated and built cleverly, with a light footprint. Spaces are breezy with ample light to enhance the sense of the outdoors.

Long, relaxing days are structured around a morning and afternoon activity. Game drives are always exciting - guides may venture off-road, though this is always done with the utmost sensitivity. Walks and mokoro rides are the best way to experience the serenity of the bush and get close to easy-to-overlook creatures. Boat rides and catch and release fishing can be a nice change of pace from drives, while helicopter and horseback riding may be arranged at an extra cost. Cultural evenings will get you in touch with local Botswana flavour.