At a Glance
- Botswana’s premier luxury safari camps offer exclusive, intimate wildlife experiences.
- Discover eco-conscious retreats blending sustainability with opulent comfort.
- High-end safaris contribute to Botswana’s conservation and economic growth.
Botswana has solidified its reputation as the ultimate destination for ultra-luxury safaris, offering discerning travelers unparalleled wilderness immersion.
Leading this exclusive sector are camps like Jack’s Private Camp, an iconic Kalahari Desert retreat celebrated for its profound exclusivity, bespoke service, and breathtaking desert vistas.
The Okavango Delta is home to equally prestigious lodges such as Little Mombo, Mombo, Duba Plains, Xigera Safari Lodge, among many others that were chronicled.
These havens provide an extraordinary blend of refined accommodations, personalized game drives, and intimate encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife.
Many of these elite camps feature only a handful of tented suites, ensuring absolute seclusion, comfort, and profound connection to pristine ecosystems for high-net-worth individuals.
Camps like Duba Plains, Zarafa, and Selinda exemplify a harmonious blend of sustainability and indulgence, catering to the rising demand for eco-conscious travel without compromising on luxury.
Botswana’s high-end safari industry is a vital economic engine, drawing global adventurers and bolstering conservation efforts through its low-impact, high-revenue tourism model.
These remarkable retreats stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s most luxurious hospitality experiences, cementing Botswana’s status as a premier destination for the ultra-wealthy seeking authentic, nature-based escapes.
Shore Africa has meticulously curated a list of the top 25 luxury safari camps, showcasing those at the forefront of Africa’s high-end tourism renaissance.
- Jack’s Private Camp
Location: Kalahari Desert, Botswana
Category: Luxury Safari
Jack’s Private Camp is an ultra-exclusive safari retreat set in Botswana’s remote Kalahari Desert. Renowned for its personalized service and striking desert scenery, the camp offers an intimate experience tailored to discerning travelers. With nine canvas tents featuring private plunge pools, the camp blends 1940s-style charm with authentic desert experiences.
- Little Mombo Camp
Location: Masarwa, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Little Mombo Camp, nestled in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, is an exclusive safari retreat renowned for its exceptional service and world-class amenities. Little Mombo features just three luxurious tented suites, making it ideal for small groups or exclusive-use bookings. - Mombo Camp
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Location: Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Mombo Camp, often referred to as the flagship property of Wilderness Safaris is situated on Chief’s Island in Botswana’s renowned Moremi Game Reserve. Mombo Camp comprises nine spacious tents elevated to provide panoramic views of the surrounding floodplains. It is one of Africa’s most exclusive safari destinations. This flagship camp offers eight luxury tents with private decks, delivering sweeping views and premium safari experiences. - Xigera Safari Lodge
Location: Moremi Game Reserve, Masarwa, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Travel & Tourism
Xigera Safari Lodge, located in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, is a premier destination for ultra-luxury safaris. Known for its exceptional comfort and personalized service, the lodge offers guests breathtaking views of pristine wilderness and close encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife. - Duba Plains Camp
Location: Kakoro, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari Camp
Located deep within the Okavango Delta and accessible only by air, Duba Plains Camp offers an exclusive safari experience in one of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas. Known for its intimate wildlife encounters and eco-conscious luxury, the camp features bespoke suites, private plunge pools, and panoramic views of the floodplains. With just five bespoke tented suites, it combines intimate wildlife encounters with top-tier comfort and privacy. - Zarafa Camp
Location: Selinda Reserve, Zarafa Camp, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari
Zarafa Camp, nestled in the pristine Selinda Reserve of northern Botswana, is the country’s first Relais & Châteaux property. Renowned for its ultra-exclusive safari experiences, the camp offers an intimate connection with nature alongside world-class hospitality. - Selinda Camp
Location: Selinda Reserve, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Selinda Camp is an exclusive safari retreat set within Botswana’s wildlife-rich Selinda Reserve. Known for its breathtaking floodplain views and intimate connection with nature, the camp offers high-end accommodations designed for discerning travelers. - Vumbura Plains Camp
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Location: Lechomos, Botswana
Vumbura Plains Camp, nestled in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. Renowned for its ultra-luxurious suites and exclusive wildlife experiences, the camp offers guests unparalleled access to one of the world’s most biodiverse wetland ecosystems. Known for both land and water-based activities, the lodge features stylish en-suite rooms elevated above the floodplain. - DumaTau Camp
Location: Linyanti, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
DumaTau Camp, located in the heart of Botswana’s Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, is one of Africa’s premier luxury safari destinations. Known for its impeccable service, gourmet cuisine, and exceptional wildlife encounters, DumaTau offers a world-class safari experience in a pristine wilderness setting. - Jao Camp
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Location: Okavango Delta, Adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Experience: Luxury safari retreat in a private concession
Jao Cam offers an exclusive luxury safari experience nestled in a private concession neighboring Botswana’s renowned Moremi Game Reserve. With five exclusive villas and two family units, the camp is surrounded by water and palm islands, offering a tranquil yet adventurous stay. - Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge
Location: Southern Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality Xudum Lodge is a treehouse-style safari camp ideal for families and honeymooners. Each suite includes a private plunge pool, rooftop sleep-out, and views of seasonal floodplains. - San Camp
Location: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
San Camp, a minimalist classic, features white-canvas tents overlooking the otherworldly Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Guests enjoy meerkat sightings, desert walks, and quad biking adventures. - Abu Camp
Location: Western Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Abu Camp is a pioneer in elephant conservation tourism, offering six luxury tents in a secluded riverine forest. Guests experience walking safaris and close encounters with resident elephants. - Sanctuary Chief’s Camp
Location: Chief’s Island, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is a premium safari lodge with spacious bush pavilions and plunge pools. Located in one of Botswana’s most predator-rich areas, it provides exceptional Big Five viewing. - Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge
Location: Savuti Channel, Chobe National Park, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge overlooks the Savuti Channel and is known for large elephant herds and dramatic predator action. The lodge offers 12 tented rooms with high-end finishes. - Belmond Khwai River Lodge
Location: Khwai Concession, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
This riverside lodge features luxury tents with decks overlooking the Khwai River. Belmond Khwai River Lodge offers guided safaris and immersive wildlife viewing near Moremi. - Belmond Eagle Island Lodge
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality Belmond Eagle Island Lodge offers water-based safaris and mokoro excursions in a remote part of the Delta. The spacious tents include plunge pools and open-air showers. - Kanana Camp
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Kanana Camp is an intimate camp set on a private concession with seasonal access to heronries. It features eight tents and offers both water and land activities. - Ngoma Safari Lodge
Location: Chobe Forest Reserve, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality Ngoma Safari Lodge sits on a ridge overlooking the Chobe River floodplains. The eight suites each come with a plunge pool, offering expansive views and exclusivity. - King’s Pool Camp
Location: Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
King’s Pool Camp is a remote, solar-powered safari lodge offering nine tented suites. It provides excellent predator viewing and river-based wildlife encounters. - Khwai Expeditions Camp
Location: Khwai Private Reserve, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Khwai Expeditions Camp is a lagoon-facing camp known for its predator-rich ecosystem. The eco-friendly camp offers traditional tents with strong community involvement. - Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Nxabega Camp provides a mix of land and water safaris. The nine-tented suites feature private verandas and are surrounded by the rich Okavango floodplain. - Kwando Lagoon Camp
Location: Kwando Concession, Linyanti, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Kwando Lagoon Camp offers predator-focused safaris and eight riverside tents. The camp is popular for wild dog sightings and exclusive game viewing. - Tau Pan Camp
Location: Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Tau Pan Camp is an eco-conscious safari lodge located in the Kalahari. With nine en-suite chalets, it offers sweeping desert vistas and unique dry-season game experiences. - Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sector: Luxury Safari & Hospitality
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is set along ancient game paths where the gentle majesty of elephants have often tread. This is an extremely productive game viewing area. Twelve luxurious guest cottages lie beneath a cool forest canopy of wild palms and gnarled fig trees.
