Best hotels in Mababe

Set on the banks of the Mababe River this tented camp is an exclusive new addition to the Bush Ways collection. Located within the Mababe Private Concession which borders the Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, this seasonal camp promises guests a front-row seat to one of Botswana’s most pristine and wildlife-rich areas.

With just 8 Meru tents accommodating a maximum of 16 guests, Mababe Tented Camp provides an intimate safari experience. Each tent is positioned along the riverfront and features an en-suite bathroom with indoor shower and thoughtful comfort. Twin and double configurations make the camp ideal for solo travellers, couples, friends and families alike. The Camp is proudly eco-friendly, solar powered and designed to leave zero footprint on the land. From here, guests set out to explore the concession and surrounding areas on game drives and mokoro excursions, witnessing elephants, predators, and abundant birdlife.

A private property in the Mababe region, found within an extension of the Chobe National Park, Tumani Tented Camp offers front-row access to incredible wildlife areas, set apart from the busier areas of Northern Botswana. and a star bed safari experience rarely offered in this same way. Easily accessible from Maun and a 25km drive to Khwai - this beautiful spot is set to be one of Botswana's living legends.

The camp is deliberately intimate: eight tented rooms plus a family suite, each slightly raised on wooden platforms with an exterior staircase off the veranda leading up to a private star-deck. At Tumani, sleeping under the stars isn’t a special activity, it’s a built-in feature available to every guest. At the heart of the camp lies a sprawling main area under thatch, with multiple lounge pockets, interior and al fresco dining offering either privacy or conviviality, and complete with a pool sporting uninterrupted views across the river.

Tumani benefits from access to both the Mababe region and Chobe National Park, combining a quieter, exclusive wilderness within one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife destinations, known for large elephant herds and strong predator populations. Enjoy daily game drives and guided walking safaris, and even add a scenic helicopter flight to your itinerary.