Let's help you plan

Joanna - Travel Consultant
Johnny - Travel Consultant
Eve - Travel Consultant
HeartHeartHeartHeartHeart
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars on Feefo

4.9/5 (1000 reviews)

Bushman Plains Camp, Central Okavango | Timbuktu Travel
Central Okavango

Bushman Plains Camp

Travel and Leisure Worlds Best Awards for number 1 tour operator in the world 2024 and number 2 tour operator in the world 2025
We're one of the World's Best Tour Operators!
Named three years running in Travel+Leisure World's Best, including No.1 in 2024

About Bushman Plains Camp

Explore Botswana with Africa's original nomads at this back-to-basics camp
You won't find a better escort through the dynamic terrain of Botswana's Okavango Delta than a descendant of its original inhabitants, the San Bushmen. Renowned for their survival skills, they are intuitive trackers and expert hunters. But as their traditional way of life disappears, so does centuries of inherited wisdom. Bushman Plains Camp provides a rare glimpse into the unparalleled wilderness know-how of the Bushmen by making it the focus of a modern-day safari. Like its namesakes, this mobile camp shifts locations according to seasonal fluctuations. And we think it's arguably the best way to get into the wilderness.
Central Okavango , Botswana
From $960 per person/per night
Safari
4 Rooms
Open Map
Static map

Property details

The property

At the heart of the camp, a large canvas tent shelters a living-cum-dining room. This inviting area has comfortable chairs just meant for a midday siesta, and a large table where meals are shared. The space is sprinkled with arrows, gourds and other objects made by the camp staff. The camp is plain and comfortable but sans excess, although the staff are always devising creative ways to spoil you in the bush.

The rooms

Meru-style canvas tents on the ground are fitted with a sealed groundsheet and fold-away flaps. Slip off your shoes and massage your soles on the canvas-covered soft-sand floor (this is just one of the ways the camp's unique character seeps into its details). The double bed has a comfortable mattress and good linens; the bathroom has a flush toilet, a basin and a heated bucket shower. The camp may seem simple, but for those in the know it's a jewel.

Activities

Bushman Plains offers numerous ways to experience the wilderness. Besides the knowledge you'll gain on bush walks, there's the opportunity to approach big game on foot – a heart-thumping experience. Game drives are the best way to follow the well-known wild dog packs. Lion, elephant and buffalo are also common, as is the rare sable antelope. Frankly, this sector of the Delta offers phenomenal game and bird viewing, and getting a Bushman's take on it all is an exceptional drawcard.
Why we love it

Why we love it

With just four tents, Bushman Plains is a unique, world-class camp, without bling or falsities. This intimate safari experience is the real thing.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

Don't forgo the opportunity to explore the shallow waterways on a mokoro safari. The close encounters with birds, amphibians and the flora is very special.
Something to think about

Something to think about

The camp has a simplicity to it, but honestly, that just makes us love it even more.
Trips

Central Okavango Tours & Trips

Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch

A classic journey through Botswana
Botswana + Zambia

A classic journey through Botswana

12 nights from $9.1K per person

Create custom trip icon
Design a Custom Trip
Plan your stay

How to book Bushman Plains Camp

How do I book Bushman Plains Camp?

Bushman Plains Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Botswana trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Botswana trips featuring Bushman Plains Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Botswana specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Bushman Plains Camp?

Stays at Bushman Plains Camp start from around $960 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Bushman Plains Camp

Botswana

Central Okavango

Where uber-stylish lodges offer a range of iconic experiences and exceptional wildlife is the cherry on top