Best hotels in Khwai

Sable Alley is a recent addition to Botswana’s luxury safari camp portfolio, in a stunning and remote part of the private Khwai Concession alongside Moremi Game Reserve. This part of northern Botswana has an incredible diversity of landscapes, with the permanent waters of the Okavango Delta providing a vital lifeline in this otherwise arid wilderness. The camp overlooks a lagoon with fabulous views across the lily-covered waters and Moremi beyond, with twelve elegant safari tents stretching along the waters’ edge on either side of the main lodge. Game viewing is excellent, the level of guiding is first class and you get it all for a very reasonable price.

Machaba Camp is tucked away on the sycamore fig-sheltered bank of the Khwai River to the east of the Okavango Delta. Here, 10 stunningly luxurious tents provide tranquil comfort to visitors returning from a day in the delta. The camp overlooks the river to Moremi Game Reserve, where thick wooded areas are the perfect habitat for leopard and abundant wild dog. From the tent, watch predators and plains game wandering down to the river to drink, and inspect the diverse birdlife in the surrounding lagoons.

Well, it might not be a brand-new camp but The Jackal & Hide, the supplier of some of the best photographic safaris in the region, has been renamed Little Sable. Expect a camp of pared-down luxury with comfy rooms, subtly stylish touches and excellent views across the floodplains of Khwai. In the field, it’s all about an authentic, back-to-basics safari experience with classic game drives, mokoro safaris and boat trips all on offer – and all this comes at a truly fantastic price. What’s not to love?

We've noticed recently that something strange is happening in the world of safari camps: Wi-Fi when you should be tuning your senses to the bush? Three course meals with all the queen's cutlery when you should be eating a finger-licking meal around the fire? Not at the Skybeds! Located northeast of the Okavango Delta in Khwai Private Reserve, bordering Moremi Game Reserve, these rustic platforms are the ultimate immersion in the wilderness. Head to the top of your three-storey platform for uninterrupted views over the vast, unfenced reserve and then fall asleep under a star-splattered sky. Here, there's nothing to worry about and everything to enjoy.

Elephant Pan is a comfortable and rustic small tented camp in a remote part of the huge Khwai Private Reserve. This vast wilderness area falls within some of Botswana’s finest game viewing areas, with Chobe National Park to the east, and Moremi National Park along the southern region. The camp overlooks a permanent waterhole, which acts as a magnet for a variety of species, particularly during the harsh dry season when water is scarce. Game viewing is superb, and the simplicity of the camp puts the focus firmly on a truly wild safari experience.

On the northern fringes of the Okavango Delta, there is a beautiful private reserve called Khwai. Currently, there are only three tiny camps in the almost half a million acres of wilderness – and Tuludi now makes four. The camp itself is stylish, sophisticated and refined but the real luxury is the space. From the iconic Delta floodplains, stretching as far as the eye can see in all directions, to the enormous rooms (100 square metres, just for you), to the vast tracts of land reserved for game drives and walking safaris, Tuludi is the place to be for a refined Okavango Delta experience with all the trimmings.

Follow the wooden walkways, through a gathering of shady trees, and you'll find a huddle of tents, strategically positioned to offer idyllic views of a shimmering lagoon and passing wildlife. This is Kwai Expeditions, perfectly situated between the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park. The camp enjoys a diversity of habitats and you'll have the chance to explore on sensational game drives as well as mokoro rides. As its name gives away, the camp promises adventure and close encounters with nature - and every detail is seen to by the cheery team, from your first welcome song to the very last bush breakfast.

MmaTsebe Tented Camp is an intimate bush camp set on a private 25-hectare property along the Mbudi River, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp features 9 comfortable canvas en-suite guest tents each with a river view and a decked veranda.

The camp offers a balance of seclusion and access to two iconic wildlife areas - the Khwai Community Concession and Moremi, allowing guests to experience the Okavango Delta on land, water, and from the air. The region is known for its exceptional wildlife including predators, elephants, and diverse birdlife. Daily game drives and mokoro excursions are a given, but you can also opt for additional activities like scenic helicopter flights or a full-day boat experience (at an additional cost).

Nokanyana overlooks the confluence where the Khwai and Mababe Rivers meet, creating a beautiful environment to relax and watch the wildlife pass by. Seven luxurious tents and three family units are positioned on the banks of the Khwai River where an abundance of animal life can be found - from giraffe to leopards. Rooms have been built to ensure that guests have a panoramic view of the bush around them. Game viewing from the comfort of your room, or whilst enjoying a dip in the pool is quite an experience. Full days out or shorter activities close to camp can be arranged depending on how you would like to spend the day.