Expeditions Camp

The camp holds true to the ideals of safari legend Jack Bousfield’s original camps, so instead of frills and fluff, you'll discover some serious style and comfort. In the mess tent, sink into slouchy leather sofas with a book, or pull up a canvas chair and settle down for a siesta and wildlife watching. Sumptuous three-course dinners cooked on the fire are enjoyed under the stars, accompanied by the finest wines and the freshest of bread (baked in the ground!).

Eight semi-permanent Meru tents (three double, five twin) are each pitched on levelled sand rather than a timber deck — which puts you eye-level with whatever happens to wander through. Inside, you'll find four-poster beds under billowing mosquito netting, campaign-style writing desks, brass lamps, rich textiles, and sumptuous Persian rugs. The en-suite bathrooms are fully plumbed with hot water, a flush loo and an indoor shower (no bucket bathing). A private deck opens onto the floodplain — the best seat in the house for a coffee.

Game drive across the plains, admiring the Okavango's iconic scenery and wildlife, or drift along the maze of waterways in a traditional mokoro. Walking safaris reveal the finer details of the landscape, from the ecology of the waters to the most important components of the ecosystem. All the guides here are qualified biologists, with a minimum of two years guiding experience in the Kalahari, and their knowledge of this pristine wilderness is unrivalled. And remember: because the camp is exclusively yours, it’s up to you how you spend your days…