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Luxury Tented Camps in South Africa & Botswana

OVERVIEW:

1. South Africa:

Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
  • Komati Tented Lodge, Nkomazi Game Reserve
  • Ngala Tented Camp, Kruger National Park
  • Hamiltons Tented Safari Camp, Kruger National Park
  • Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp, Thornybush
  • Nkelenga Tented Camp, Thornybush Game Reserve
  • Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp
  • Savannah Tented Camp
  • Gwalagwala Tented Camp
  • Tanda Tula Safari Camp, Timbavati Game Reserve
  • Nkambeni Tented Lodge
Limpopo Province, South Africa
  • Kwafubesi Tented Camp, Mabula Game Reserve
  • Hoyo Hoyo Tented Lodge Edeni Game Reserve
  • Bateleur Safari Lodge, Ellisras
KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
  • Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp
  • Mkuze Falls Tented Camp
  • Zulu Nyala Heritage Tented Safari Camp, Zulu Nyala Game Reserve
Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
  • Bayethe Tented Camp, Shamwari Game Reserve
Western Cape Province
  • Dwyka Tented Lodge, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
2. Botswana:

Okavango Delta
  • Khwai River Lodge, Moremi Game Reserve
  • Eagle Island Camp, Okavango Delta
Chobe National Park, Botswana
  • Savute Elephant Camp, Chobe
DETAILED INFORMATION:

Experience the extraordinary thrill and excitement of a stay at a luxury tented camp throughout South Africa and Botswana. Amidst Africa's natural savannah with its untamed wildlife, accommodation in tented camps, which are equipped with five star facilities and amenities, provide for an unforgettable bush getaway. Listed below is a collection of tented accommodation at game lodges in South Africa and Botswana ranging from rustic, self catering tented accommodation to the most luxurious tents.

The real Africa with its scenic beauty, dramatic landscapes, thunderstorms, rolling savannah, unique bushveld, untamed wildlife, massive beasts and its fascinating cultural history can best be explored by staying in one of Africa's game lodges which provide the traveller with tented accommodation. The selected game lodges define an 'Out of African' styled tented accommodation with all five star amenities on offer.

The lodges and tented camps offer a true safari experience where guests go to bed to the sounds of lion calling, safely and comfortably accommodated in modern tented suites and pampered with the warm hearted service that embodies the soul of Africa.

1. SOUTH AFRICA:

Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Komati Tented Lodge, Nkomazi Game Reserve

The Komati Tented Lodge with River Retreat is a malaria free bush getawat, situated on the banks of the Komati River in the Nkomazi Game Reserve, Mpumalanga Province in South Africa.

The Komati Tented Lodge features 11 Noble and one Royal Suite tents which provide a private setting and five star amenities. Each luxury tent at the Komati Tented Lodge has an extra large king size bed, comfort cooling/heating and en-suite shower with an outdoor bath, and private expansive teak sun decks with a plunge pool.

Winding pathways lead to the main tent at Nkomazi which features a spa providing treatments at the River Retreat which rejuvenate and relax. The Nkomazi Game Reserve in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is home to a diversity of African wildlife and habitat. Guests staying at the Komati Tented Lodge have the opportunity to participate in a range of exciting discoveries leading from one natural wonder to the next.

Guests may take part in many exciting activities including game drives that can last up to three hours, nature walks, bird watching, star gazing and rock art viewing. The Komati Tented Lodge features a gift boutique, an outdoor boma dining area and a Majilis Lounge Tent with a viewing deck.

Ngala Tented Camp, Ngala Private Game Reserve Kruger National Park

Located adjacent to the Big Five Kruger National Park, the Ngala Private Game Reserve is known for its high densities of elephant, buffalo and rhino, as well as for its African wild dogs.

The Ngala Private Game Reserve, which borders the Kruger National Park, was the first private game reserve in South Africa to be incorporated into the Kruger National Park. Ngala has exclusive traversing rights on almost 15 000 hectares (37 100 acres) of one of the richest wildlife areas on the African continent. A great diversity of wildlife moves through this immense wilderness, including elephant, spotted hyena, giraffe, buffalo and white rhino.

Accommodation at the Ngala Private Game Reserve

At the Ngala Game Reserve, the guest may choose from two different accommodation types at various camps: the Ngala Main Lodge and the Ngala Tented Camp.

Ngala Tented Camp

Tranquil and private, the Ngala Tented Camp at the Ngala Game Reserve is sheltered under a luxuriantly cool tree canopy and overlooks the seasonal Timbavati riverbed.

Although guests staying at the Ngala Tented Camp are constantly reminded that they are in the wild, there is nothing primitive about this chic and contemporary camp at Ngala.

The romance of canvas, with big night sounds and flickering lanterns lighting the camp grounds, combined with the sophistication of polished wooden decks, textured fabrics and clean lines provide for an unforgettable tented bush getaway.

Built on raised platforms, large gauze screen windows let the bushveld breeze into the luxury tents at the Ngala Tented Camp. Stone partitions and wooden sides carve cosy niches in the spacious tented suite. An oversized bathtub awaits the guest on a wooden platform, where gauze screens open up to the outside and give the effect of bathing in a giant leafy chamber. An outside shower invites and entices from the embrace of a thick stone screen.

Hamiltons Tented Safari Camp, Kruger National Park

The Hamiltons Tented Camp nestles in 10 000 hectare concession area in the Big Five Kruger National Park. Hamiltons Tented Camp provides a unique and unforgettable safari experience. Six magnificent luxury canvas tents complete with teak floorboards, mosquito nets, slipper baths, and outdoor showers are linked to the Hamilton main lodge by raised timber walkways amongst ancient Jackalberry trees.

The guest lounge and dining area at the Hamiltons Tented Camp further enhances the delight of this tranquil bush retreat overlooking the Nwatsitsonto River. Activities, which are available to guests, include early morning and late afternoon game drives and Nomadic African Spa treatments. The 1930's themed tented camp at Hamiltons brings guests back to a bygone area.

Accommodation at Hamiltons Tented Camp
  • Each luxury tent features a romantic slipper bath and out door shower overlooking the Ngwenyeni Dam
  • Each luxury tent offers a private veranda
  • Timber walkways
  • Open tented lounge
  • Silver service
  • Personalised cuisine
  • Secluded swimming pool for ultimate privacy
  • All luxury tents at Hamiltons Tented Camp in the Kruger National Park feature en-suite bathrooms with outdoor showers
  • Mosquito nets
  • Slipper baths
  • Air conditioner
  • All rooms linked by intercom service
Facilities at Hamiltons Tented Camp, Kruger National Park
  • Swimming Pool
  • Butler Service
  • Transfers can be arranged from Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit and KMI Airport outside Nelspruit
  • No Cell phone reception is available at Hamiltons Tented Camp
  • Welcome drinks are served on arrival
  • The water is safe to drink, while bottled water is placed in your room courtesy of Hamiltons Tented Camp
Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp, Thornybush Game Reserve Kruger National Park

At the Chapungu Tented Camp in the Thornybush Game Reserve, the African styled luxury tents overlook the magnificent bushveld. It is here where guests are invited to while away moments relaxing and reflecting in the tranquility provided by this small tented safari camp in South Africa. Eight comfortable tents are connected by pathways with the main Camp at Chapungu.

The Chapungu Tented Camp is situated only a few minutes drive from the five star Thornybush Game Lodge where extensive Spa Treatments are available to all Chapungu Tented Camp guests.

The Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp is tastefully furnished in old-world colonial splendor and offers safari enthusiasts an atmosphere reminiscent of the style and class of that bygone era complete with delicious cuisine.

Chapungu accommodation and facilities:
  • Eight luxury en-suite tents which can accommodate a maximum of 16 guests
  • Overhead ceiling fans and air-conditioners are in all tents at Chapungu
  • Rock pool
  • Curio shop, boma and dining area
  • Wine cellar
  • children under 12 years cannot be accommodated at the Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp
  • Air-conditioned
Driving directions from Johannesburg to the Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp
  • The N12 to Witbank, where the N12 highway links up with the N4 highway.
  • Continue with the N4 in the direction Nelspruit.
  • Approximately 30 km past Middleburg take the R 540 to your left.
  • Travel though on the town of Belfast and Dullstroom to Lydenburg.
  • Take the R 36 (which becomes to R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Origstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass.
  • At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge.
  • Continue 6 km and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road.
  • Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
  • Continue 9km (gravel road) and turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve gate.
Nkelenga Tented Camp, Thornybush Game Reserve

Loacted in the heart of the game rich Thornybush Game Reserve, guests are treated to an area of South Africa which provides most awe-inspiring vista's. Being home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, the Nkelenga Tented Camp offers a rustic game and safari experience to its guests. Nestled within a fenced area under a mighty Acacia Tree, the Nkelenga Tented Camp overlooks a large watering hole.

Accommodating a maximum of 9 guest, the Nkelenga Tented Camp provides a self catering experience not to be forgotten. A well appointed, air-conditioned main house with loft is perfect for children, whilst the three en-suite tents at Nkelenga are reminiscent of the colonial era of exploration.

The Nkelenga Tented Camp at the Thornybush Game Reserve is available for guest's exclusive use only by booking the whole camp. The Nkelenga Camp accommodates 8 to 9 guests and provides its own open land rover. The Nkelenga Tented Camp is equipped with fridge and freezer storage which is ideal for families and groups of friends. Ranger, tracker and housekeeping services are provided for guest comfort at the Nkelenga Tented Camp. Comfortably furnished, this tented paradise provides the guest with a memorable bush experience, magnificent views can be admired from the swimming pool or on one of the many bush trails.

Facilities at the Nkelenga Tented Camp:
  • 4 en-suite (3 tents)
  • Mezzanine with 3 beds
  • Swimming pool
  • lounge/dining room
  • self catering camp
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Wake up calls
  • Pool
  • Private open safari vehicle
  • DSTV ( with card )
Driving direction from Johannesburg to Nkelenga Tented Camp
  • The N12 to Witbank, where the N12 highway links up with the N4 highway.
  • Continue with the N4 in the direction Nelspruit.
  • Approximately 30 km past Middleburg take the R 540 to your left.
  • Travel though on the town of Belfast and Dullstroom to Lydenburg. Take the R 36 (which becomes to R 527) towards Hoedspruit, passing through Origstad and descending down the Able Erasmus Pass.
  • At Hoedspruit take the R 40 south towards Bushbuckridge.
  • Continue 6 km and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign / Argyle Road.
  • Continue 14 km (tarred road) and turn right onto Guernsey Road (following the signs to Thornybush Reserve)
  • Continue 9km (gravel road) and turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve gate.
Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp, Manyeleti Game Reserve Kruger National Park / LIMPOPO PROVINCE

The two tented camps Honeyguide Khoka Moya and Honeyguide Mantobeni are situated in the Manyeleti Game Reserve in South Africa's Limpopo Province. The Manyeleti Game Reserve, Manyeleti which means "Place of the Stars", borders the Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the Timbavati Game Reserve all of which are Big Five Game Reserves in South Africa.

All guests arrive at the Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp. Guests going to Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp park their vehicles at Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp, and then be taken to Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp on game viewing vehicles where the true African adventure begins.

Accommodation: Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp and Khoka Moya

Mantobeni Tented Camp

Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp reflects the atmosphere of Hemingways' Africa. This 12 tented camp is nestled in a Tamboti grove overlooking a dry river bed. The reception area comprises a large sitting area, indoor and outdoor areas, bar and a climate controlled wine cellar.

Game visiting the nearby watering hole can be seen from the swimming pool deck adjoining the reception areas. The tents at Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp are comfortably furnished with king-sized beds and soft leather couches. Each tent at Mentobeni leads onto its own bathroom with concrete bath, double shower and separate toilet.

Honeyguide Khoka Moya Tented Camp

The Honeyguide Khoka Moya features 12 large tents furnished in a contemporary yet comfortable style. Each tent at Khoka Moya is en-suite with double shower and separate toilet. A private outdoor seating area in front of each tent allows guests to relax and take in sights and sounds of the bush.

The reception areas reflect the contemporary design of architect Enrico Daffonchio and are built of steel, corrugated iron and recycled timber. The large lounge and dining areas of the camp overlook manicured green lawns leading to the swimming pool.

Activities

Guests staying at either the Honeyguide Khoka Moya Tented Camp or the Honeyguide Mantobeni Tented Camp in the Manyeleti Game Reserve awake to the sound of beating drums in the early morning when tea or coffee is served in the tents. Safaris in open game drive vehicles, guided by experienced and qualified trackers, are conducted in the early mornings and late afternoon / evenings.

A foot safari is undertaken after breakfast, where guests have the opportunity to get familiar with the abundant bird, insect and plant life surrounding the camps at Honeyguide. Guests may also choose to relax by the swimming pool or browse through the small library at each camp.

Savanna Tented Camp, Sabi Sand Game Reserve Kruger National Park

The Savanna Private Game Reserve is situated in the world renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which borders South Africa's famous Kruger National Park. Staying at the Savanna Tented Camp in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve creates a holiday of a lifetime providing a diverse African wildlife and cultural experience combined with luxurious tented accommodation. Adventurous and exciting big game viewing and a fascinating insight into the local tribal customs of the Shangaan people are part of guests' safari experience at the Savanna Tented Camp, Sabi Sand.

Accommodation at Savanna Tented Camp

The executive and luxury tented suites at Savanna combine the romance of a tented roof, with the sophistication of a permanent structure which luxury and privacy. The Savanna Suite is a traditional thatch roofed building designed to offer high levels of elegance and comfort. Features of the Luxury Tented Suites at Savanna, Sabi Sand
  • Four Luxury Suites - en suite, with tented roofs
  • Air conditioned
  • Built in Electronic Safes
  • Fully stocked mini bar and tea/coffee station
  • Telephone in the bedroom
  • Private verandah
The four Luxury Tented Suites at the Savanna Tented Camp are slightly smaller than the Executive Suites but are intimate and romantic. Panoramic views of the bush can be admired from the private verandah of the luxury tented suites.

The luxury tented suites at Savanna are air-conditioned and are tastefully decorated, offering absolute luxury and comfort. Each Suite has a well stocked mini bar and a tea/coffee station. The bathroom features a double wash basin, French bath, shower and separate toilet.

Features of the Executive Tented Suites at the Savanna Tented Camp
  • Three Executive Suites - en suite with tented roofs
  • Air conditioned
  • Built in Electronic Safes
  • Telephone in the bedroom
  • Fully stocked mini bar and tea/coffee station
  • Large bedroom with lounge area
  • Bathroom has a large bath and double shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Wooden deck and private plunge pool
  • Mosquito Nets in the bedroom
The three Executive Tented Suites at Savanna are secluded and private with an uninterrupted view of the bush. These air-conditioned bedrooms are spacious and feature a lounge area with a writing desk, a fully stocked mini bar and a tea/coffee station. Unlike the Luxury Tented Suites at the Savanna Game Lodge, the Executive Tented Suites may accommodate a third person sharing. Each bathroom features a double vanity, a French bath, double shower, seperate toilet and a private outside shower. Each bedroom leads onto a wooden deck with private plunge pool

Gwalagwala Tented Camp, Kapama Private Game Reserve

On 1 December 2008 the fence between the Kapama Game Reserve and the Gwalagwala Game Reserve which stretches for 3.5 km along Kapama's southern boundary was removed and the Gwalagwala property was incorporated into the Kapama Private Game Reserve. This vast game reserve is in excess of 435 ha and includes 2.5 km of Klaserie river frontage. The Klaserie River is a perennial river which provides water to the many game species within the Kapama Reserve. The Klaserie River and immediate surrounding vegetation provides the ideal habitat for leopard, hippo and crocodile on the reserve. The Gwalagwala Tented Camp is now located within one of the biggest big five reserves in South Africa.

Guests staying at the Gwalagwala Tented Camp have access to the most exclusive Kapama Spa and Wellness centre.

The Gwalagwala Tented Camp is a small, tranquil safari lodge which features luxury tented camp accommodation. The Lodge can accommodate a maximum of 14 guests in 7 luxury tents. The individual tents nestle peacefully under a canopy of trees in the natural bush to guarantee solitude and privacy.

Accommodation at the Gwalagwala Tented Camp, Kapama Game Reserve

The Gwalagwala camp is home to seven en-suite tents of which one is a superior luxurious tent with a his and hers basin, bath, outdoor shower and a lounge. Each tent at the Gwalagwala camp is built on a wooden platform raised in the trees on sturdy stilts. The game lodge at Gwalagwala is fully electrified and all tents have their own en suite bathroom & private deck.

The tents at Gwalagwala are all equipped with fans for the warm summer days and with heaters and electric blankets for those chilly winter nights. For the perfect end to an exciting and memorable day guests are invited to dine around the fire in the Lodge's traditional outdoor boma under the star studded African sky. Hot and cold breakfast as well as lunch options are spread out across the servery, while dinner is prepared in the kitchen or cooked on the grill and served around an open fire in the circular traditional outdoor boma.

Tanda Tula Safari Camp, Timbavati Game Reserve Kruger National Park

The exclusive Tanda Tula Safari Camp is situated in the game rich Timbavati Private Game Reserve which borders the Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Tanda Tula Tented Camp provides its guests with an unforgettable five-star wilderness experience in ultimate luxury.

Beautifully situated on the banks of the Nharalumi riverbed, the 4 star Tanda Tula Lodge is shaded by trees and overlooks a water hole which attracts a wide variety of game from dawn to dusk.

Tanda Tula is home to Africa's Big Five, many other mammals large and small and hundreds of species of birds can also be found here. Encounters with Africa's untamed wildlife in open safari landrovers, on foot or from the deck of the luxury tent are up close and exciting.

The Tanda Tula Safari Camp in the Timbavati Game Reserve provides its guests with privacy and tranquillity as it only features twelve luxury tents. The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is situated adjacent to the Kruger National Park with no fence. This vast wilderness of more than ten million acres allows the wildlife to roam around freely and guests visiting this area of South Africa are ensured the greatest diversity of game, which Africa has to offer.

Accomodation at the Tanda Tula Safari Camp, Timbavati Game Reserve

Providing comfort, the thatched en-suite luxury tents at Tanda Tula reflect the romance of Africa. Wide wooden decks and spacious bathrooms with Victorian baths and outside showers are reminiscent of a bygone era.

Guest areas include a traditional boma for dining under the African stars, a thatched lounge with an open-sided bar overlooking a waterhole, a swimming pool as well as a curio shop.

Access to the Tanda Tula Safari Camp
  • The Tanda Tula Safari Camp is located a 5 ½ hours drive from Johannesburg.
  • SA Express flights are available from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit from where guests can request a pick up to the Lodge.
  • A private 1 000m tarred airstrip, capable of accommodating most twin aircraft and small executive jets is accessible.
  • Co-ordinates of the airfield are as follows: 24 Degrees, 17 min South: 31 Degrees, 18 min East.
Nkambeni Tented Lodge, Kruger National Park

The Nkambeni Tented Lodge is situated within the Kruger National Park. The entrance to the Nkambeni Tented Lodge is through the Kruger National Park's Numbi Gate which is close to White River and Hazyview. This Tented Lodge is located inside the Kruger National Park, just 10 kilometres to the west of the Pretoriuskop Rest Camp.

The permanent luxury tents at Nkambeni offer an en-suite bedroom with air-conditioning and a Jacuzzi on the private deck. The restaurant at the Nkambeni Tented Lodge offers true South African hospitality and local food. A range of safari adventures are available at the camp.

The tented suites at the Nkambeni Tented Lodge are designed and constructed to guarantee minimum impact on the natural habitat. For that reason the tented suites have been built on wooden stilts.

Accommodation at the Nkambeni Tented Camp

The accommodation at the Nkambeni Tented Lodge consists of 150 beautifully appointed luxury timber and canvas tented suites.
  • Two extra length beds
  • Two fold out bunk beds for the kids
  • Bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower
  • Verandah with Jacuzzi
Limpopo Province, South Africa

Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp, Mabula Game Reserve

The Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp is situated in the Mabula Private Game Reserve in South Africa's Limpopo Province. Five intimate tents at the Kwafubesi Camp offer an unforgettable bush experience. Each luxurious tent features private viewing decks, stone baths and is linked from the central dining and lounge via sand walkways.

Accommodation at the Kwafubesi Tented Camp

The Kwafubesi Tented Camp offers 5 tents and can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests.

Features of the tents at the Kwafubesi Tented Camp:
  • No electricity
  • Fully furnished
  • Mosquito nets
  • All Tents have en-suite bathrooms
  • Each tent has a private deck
  • Tents have en-suite bathrooms
Kwafubesi provides guests with the following facilities and services
  • Private air-charters
  • Helicopter transfers available
  • Private airstrip
  • Transport to JHB airport
  • Reptile Centre
  • Curio Shops
  • Superette
  • Swimming Pools
  • Pool Bar and indoor Bar
  • Health and Beauty centre
  • Tennis and Squash courts
  • Volleyball courts
Activities which are available at the Kwafubesi Tented Camp
  • Hot air Balloon Safaris
  • Horse riding
  • Game Viewing
  • Land rover Safaris
  • Eco-Adventure Trails (Quad Bike Safaris)
The Kwafubesi Tented Camp is situated in the malaria free Mabula Private Game Reserve:
  • 212km north of Johannesburg
  • 190km from Sun City in the Pilanesberg National Park
  • 212km from Johannesburg approximately 2 ½ Hours
  • 47km from Warmbaths
  • 150km from Pretoria, Gauteng
  • 200km from the Johannesburg International Airport OR Tambo
  • 150 km from the Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway
Hoyo Hoyo Tented Lodge, Edeni Game Reserve

The Edeni Private Game Reserve with the Hoyo Hoyo Tented Lodge provides an oasis of unimaginable luxury featuring the greatest vantage point to the Big Five and its untamed African wilderness. The 21 000 acre Edeni wildlife paradise nestles between four rivers and is situated 45 minutes from the game rich Kruger National Park. The Edeni Game Reserve teems with an abundance of game, birdlife and diverse dense vegetation, which provides the perfect habitat for the most secretive of Africa's large cats, the leopard.

The Hoyo Hoyo Tented Lodge at the Edeni Game Reserve provides and ideal place for guests wanting to escape the bustling city life. Accommodation at the Edeni Game Reserve is offered in a luxury 5 star River Lodge and two magnificent tented camps, located on the sandy banks of the beautiful Makhutswi River.

Hoyo Hoyo Lodge: tented accommodation

The four star Hoyo Hoyo Lodge provides a shady river retreat offering luxury, tranquillity and a close to nature experience with its 22 tents on stilts overlooking the Makhutswi River. The comfortably furnished tents at the Hoyo Hoyo Lodge, Edeni Game Reserve, offer superior decor, wooden four-poster beds, tea and coffee-making facilities and Rosewood finished floors. Electricity is supplied to all tents at the Edeni Game Reserve offering lighting, bar fridge, fans, hairdryers and lit walkways. Guests are invited to relax at the swimming pool, in-between their daily game drives or game walks.

Breakfasts and lunches are usually served under a lapa overlooking the river, where guests can also enjoy drinks at their built-in bar. Some nights you'll enjoy sumptuous traditional African dishes in the thatched dining area, while other nights dinner will be served by candlelight next to the pool - or even at a unique bush dinner site, created especially for Hoyo Hoyo guests.

Hoyo Hoyo Bush Lodge: tented accommodation

For those guests who wish to experience a true bush retreat, the 13 tents with magnificent views over the Makhutswi River, with lantern lit walkways create a unique, old-world charm are the perfect accommodation choice at the Edeni Game Reserve. Each tent at the Hoyo Hoyo Bush Lodge features a toilet and hot shower facilities, a four-poster bed draped with protective mosquito nets, minibar, fan, heater and tea and coffee making facilities. The tents at the Hoyo Hoyo Bush Lodge at the Edeni Reserve are perched on wooden platforms under shady trees, with table and chairs on the verandah for guests' viewing pleasure.

A highlight of the Hoyo Hoyo Bush Lodge is its thatched-roof lookout deck where guests can enjoy 360 degree views over the mountain, bush and river, sip sundowners while game-spotting on the savannah or even spend a balmy summer night on one of their comfortable outdoor beds.

Bateleur Tented Safari Lodge, Ellisras Limpop Province

In the backdrop of the beautiful Waterberg Mountains situated in the malaria free game reserve under the shade of magnificent old Marula trees lies the Bateleur Safari Lodge. Located in the Limpopo Province, this tented camp is only a 3 hours drive from Gauteng.

The Bateleur Tented Safari Lodge is situated in the southern part of the Safarilands Game Reserve in South Africa's Limpopo Province in close proximity to Ellisras. Shaded by magnificent old Marula trees one can find six luxury East-African style en-suite safari tents, which provide 220v electricity.

The waterhole next to the Bateleur tented camp provides for game viewing in the early mornings and late afternoons while game activities and cultural walks are available to guests staying at Bateleur. Activities which are offered include game drives, walking safaris, sundowner cruises, mountain walk or a trip to the Bushman village.

Facilities and Activities
  • Bird Watching: The Bateleur Safari Lodge is well known for bird watching.
  • Bar: The bar at the Bateleur Safari Lodge is stocked with an exquisite selection of South African wines, local and International beer and spirits and a constant supply of Amarula Liqueur.
  • Meals: Guests have the choice to enjoy their meals in the thatched dining room or have a romantic candle lit dinner served to them under the Marula trees.
  • Swimming Pool: Guests may enjoy a refreshing swim at the Bateleur Lodges pool whilst viewing the game at the nearby watering hole.
  • Boma / outdoor dining: traditional South African cuisine can be enjoyed buffet style at the outdoor boma with an open fire.
  • Game drives: Guests may experience the thrill of an early morning or late afternoon game drive in an open vehicle with an experienced guide.
  • Guided Game Walks
  • Fishing
  • Photographic Excursions
  • Elephant Back Safaris: Guests have the unique opportunity to explore Africa from Elephant back on early morning rides.
  • Mama Tau - White Lion Breeding Project: Guests at the Bateleur Camp may enjoy a comfortable open car drive, to provide close encounters with brown and white lions.
  • Rhino Feeding and Museum: Travellers are invited to enjoy a lovely day at this facility, where one can get up close to one of South Africa's most endangered species, the Black Rhinoceros.
Accommodation at the Bateleur Tented Safari Lodge

The Bateleur Tented Safari Lodge in the Limpopo Province nestles under huge Marula trees with a view of the magnificent Waterberg Mountains. This beautiful tented safari lodge can accommodate a maximum of 12 quests. Each of the six luxury Hemmingway style Canvas Tents can accommodate two guests / one couple. The Bateleur Tented Lodge also provides a tent which features two separate beds. En-suite bathrooms, 220-volt electricity, hot and cold water and flush toilets, make these tents ideal for family and friends.

KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa

Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp, KwaZulu-Natal

The Zulu name Thula Thula stands for peace and tranquillity…this is what guests experience during their stay at the Thula Thula Game Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal. The Thula Thula Private Game Reserve and Safari Lodge is situated only 45 minutes from Richards Bay harbour and airport, and less than 2 hours drive from Durban.

Accommodation at Thula Thula: Luxury Tented Camp and Elephant Safari Lodge

Guests staying at the Thula Thula Private Game Reserve have the choice of two different accommodation options; they may either stay at the Luxury Tented Camp or at the Elephant Safari Lodge.

Luxury Tented Camp at Thula Thula

The Thula Thula Luxury Camp comprises 8 luxury tents in total:
  • 6 standard luxury tents
    2 3/4 beds, ensuite bathroom with Victorian bath and outside shower, mosquito net, tea and coffee, fan, private veranda.
  • 2 family tents
    2 3/4 beds for parents and 2 single beds, mosquito nets, teas and coffee, en suite bathroom with Victorian bath and shower, fan. All beds are equipped with electric blankets.
Exclusivity is assured with only 8 luxury tents at the Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp. The tents are all furnished with with private viewing decks, mosquito nets, fans and luxurious en suite bathroom with Victorian bath and outside shower in the luxury double tents.

The 2 family tents offer space, luxury and comfort for parents and children and the generous ensuite bathroom has Victorian bath and open inside shower.

Facilities at the Luxury Tented Camp:

Central living area with bar, dining room, lounges, outside thatched bar, boma, swimming pool.

Activities:

A morning bush walk, an afternoon game drive.

Game drives and bush walks are conducted on the Thula Thula private game reserve by our professional rangers and trackers. Game viewing includes elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, crocodile, hyena, wildebeest, kudu, nyala, zebra and many more, including exceptional birdlife.

Optional extra's: Sangoma expeditions in the rural Zulu Village, Game drives in Hluluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve, Whale watching (June to October), Therapeutic spa massages.

Elephant Safari Lodge at the Thula Thula Game Reserve

The Elephant Safari Lodge at the Thula Thula Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal features only 8 luxury thatched chalets which are decorated in flavours of ethnic and colonial elegance.
  • The Suite Royale at the Safari Lodge - for the most tranquil and romantic safari indulgence.
  • The Suite Imperiale at the Safari Lodge - for ultimate luxury, space and comfort
Facilities at the Elephant Safari Lodge

Central living area, Boma, viewing deck, Wine cellar, curio shop, Swimming pool, The Marula Bar, conference center, private lounge with bar and library.

Activities for guests at the Elephant Safari Lodge

Open vehicle game drives, bush walks, tracking, bush dining, Optional extra's: Sangoma expeditions in the rural Zulu Village, Game drives in Hluluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve, 18-hole golf, Whale watching (June to October)

Mkuze Falls Tented Camp, Mkuze Private Game Reserve

The 'Big Five' Mkuze Falls Game Reserve is located in the heart of historic Zululand in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Africa's untamed 'Big 5' wildlife can be encountered at this game reserve: lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, elephant. For bird lovers, nearly 400 species of birds are home in the Mkuze Falls Game Reserve.

Guests at Mkuze Falls are invited to experience the unique richness that this peaceful part of Africa has to offer.

The Mkuze Falls Game Reserve provides accommodation in 3 different settings:
  • The Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge
  • The Mkuze Falls Lodge
  • The Mkuze Falls Safari Suite.
Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge

The Mkuze Falls Tented Lodge provides the traveller with an adventurous experience in five "Hemingway" style East African Luxury Tents, each overlooking the Mkuze River in KwaZulu-Natal. The tents are built on wooden decks raised on stilts with beautiful views of the lush countryside. The facilities at the Mkuze Falls Tented Camp include a lounge, bar, boma and swimming pool. Starlit evenings are enjoyed in the boma and the sounds of the Zulu drumbeat beckon the pure spirit of Africa.

The elegance of the tented design is reminiscent of a bygone era, beckoned by the freestanding Victorian bath in the en suite bathroom. Each luxury tent at Mkuze is private and well spaced apart, nestling into the bush providing an eco-friendly retreat. Each luxury tent at Mkuze Falls provides air-conditioning and features a private game viewing deck with spectacular views of the lowveld bushveld and shimmering waters of the river where numerous antelope and other wildlife frequent. The atmosphere experienced in this Safari Lodge is an unforgettable sense of Africa, its nature, and beauty. Guests are invited to enjoy exhilarating game drives daily and game walks in the Mkuze Falls Private Big Five Reserve.

The Mkuze Falls Lodge

The Mkuze Falls Lodge is beautifully situated along the northern bank of the Mkuze River, in the heart of Kwa Zulu Natal. Overlooking the mighty Mkuze Waterfall, the Mkuze Falls lodge provides nine luxuriously appointed Thatched Chalets and one Safari Suite, accommodating a total of eighteen guests in utmost comfort and style. All rooms at Mkuze feature breathtaking view of the river, bush and mountains. Private plunge-pools and an outside shower provide a wild but intimate touch alongside the gratifying luxury of the air-conditioned bedroom.

The Mkuze Falls Lodge has a central complex built on raised wooden platforms with spacious verandas. The facilities include a pleasant dining area, a comfortable lounge, an indoor pub, a shady terrace and a swimming pool. The large lounge leads onto a spacious viewing deck which is built over the sloping riverbank. This veranda provides panoramic views of the winding Mkuze River and the wild, untamed landscape beyond. During hot summer days, guests may relax under the shady palm trees and take a refreshing swim in the swimming pool. In the evenings, lively entertainment provided by the energetic, traditional Zulu dancers may be enjoyed.

The menu which is served at the Mkuze Falls Game Lodge varies daily and features different South African dishes including local venison specialities. Vegetarian meals are prepared on request. If the weather is fine, dinner or a South African 'braai' (barbeque) is served in the outdoor Boma. Guests may rejuvenate in spa treatments offered at the fully equipped health and beauty centre at Mkuze Falls. Each Chalet at the Mkuze Falls Game Lodge features a viewing deck, a mini bar, a telephone, a safe, an overhead fan, air-conditioning, a mosquito net, en-suite bathroom, a secluded plunge pool and an outside shower.

Mkuze Falls Safari Suite

The Mkuze Falls Safari Suite is a romantic and beautifully decorated suite for anyone who would like to experience African luxury in the purest sense. Magnificent views from the private veranda of this suite can be enjoyed. The Mkuze Safari Suite is ideal for special occasions and honeymooners or those who want to experience something very special and unforgettable.

The Mkuze Falls Safari Suite is made up of a spacious living and sleeping area, both with views up and downstream the Mkuze River and the waterfall. This suite has a small but comfortable and well-equipped kitchen and, of course, all the features of the other chalets like fans, air-conditioning and en-suite facilities. The adjoining private outside shower and splash pool area is spacious and secluded. The Safari Suite also has its own outside terrace with a unique view over the river. A better place to enjoy your intimate dinner will be hard to find.

Mkuze Falls Game Reserve: wildlife

The Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Guests have the opportunity to take a journey and discover the richness and diversity of this unique part of South Africa.

The ecosystems of riverine, wetland, lowveld bushveld and montane grassland provide the diversity and large quantity of bird and animal species. The Mkuze Falls game reserve is home to the Big Five, cheetah, hippo and a vast number of plains game. For ornithologists and bird-lovers, Mkuze Falls and its wetlands are an absolute must. There are more than 400 species of birds in the area. More specifically the reserve is home to the Fish Eagle, Giant Kingfisher, Narina Trogon and the spectacular Purple-crested Lourie to mention a few.

Zulu Nyala Heritage Tented Safari Camp, Zulu Nyala Game Reserve

The Zulu Nyala Group consists of five spectacular locations, from the small and intimate to the more spacious. Three of the Zulu Nyala venues, namely the Country Manor in Johannesburg, The Game Lodge and the Heritage Safari Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal, are equipped to serve as conference venues for small to medium sized groups.

With a range of different accommodation which combines the best of hospitality with conservation, guests are ensured to experience the best of the incredible regions in which the individual lodges are situated.

The Heritage Tented Safari Camp

With an endless view stretching over the surrounding plains, to the ancient Lembombo Mountains, the 4 star Heritage Tented Safari Camp offers a great sense of safari adventure. Situated within the secure estate of the Heritage Safari Lodge, the tented camp is close enough for easy access to the bars, dining and entertainment areas of the main building, and yet removed enough to provide its guests with an unforgettable feeling of a bush camp.

Each tent at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Tented Camp features its own private veranda, from which guests can enjoy the view, the bird-watching, and the passing of the zebra, nyala and impala which roam the grounds. The elegant and comfortable tents provide spaciousness within, where cool cream or white contrasts with earth tones and slate, while elegant colonial style is counter-pointed style with hints of ethnic inspiration. A magnificent bathroom, fitted with both a luxury bath and shower, offsets roomy double sleeping accommodation.

With its own helipad, reception boma, private boma for al fresco meals and a beautiful swimming pool featuring a natural rock, the Heritage Tented Safari Camp at the Zulu Nyala Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, is entirely self-contained and self-sufficient, providing the perfect base for individual travellers or large groups.

The Heritage Tented Safari Camp in KwaZulu-Natal is the ideal base from which to conduct explorations of the regions rich and diverse, natural conservation region. Eco lectures, game drives and guided walks in the Zulu Nyala Game Reserve, are amongst the activities on offer. This tented camp is located in close proximity to the Zulu Cultural Village, whose dancers visit nightly to awe and amaze with their fitness and skill.

Facilities at Heritage Tented Safari Camp, Zulu Nyala Game Reserve
  • 42 Luxury Hemingway-style safari tents, all en-suite with separate bath and shower, private viewing deck, tea / coffee making facilities, hairdryer and direct dial telephones.
  • 220 Seater and 70 seater authentic outdoor bomas
  • 200 Seater al fresco dining area
  • Pool deck entertainment area and pool, in a landscaped garden setting
  • 2 Spacious bars
  • Social lounge with fireplaces, TV, videos and games
  • Library
  • Curio shop
  • Babysitting arranged on request
  • Helipad
Services which are available to guests at the Heritage Tented Safari Camp
  • all lodges provide a currency exchange service
  • all rooms are serviced daily
  • laundry service
  • meals are served in both buffet style and a la carte
  • Special dietary requirements are catered for by prior arrangement.
  • Internet service is available
Activities which are offered to guests at the Heritage Tented Safari Camp

The following activities take place on the Zulu Nyala property are bookings for these are essential.
  • Game drives: Morning and afternoon - 2 hours long. (Summer: 6.00am - 8.00am and 4.00pm - 6.00pm / Winter: 7.00am - 9.00am and 3.30pm - 5.30pm)
  • Walking trails: For safety reasons, children under 16 may not participate in some walking activities but bush activities for children may be arranged with your game ranger.
  • Elephant tracking trails
  • Live traditional Zulu Cultural Village with daily Zulu cultural shows
  • Clay pigeon shooting
Guests staying at the Heritage Tented Safari Camp have access to all facilities and activities on offer at the Zulu Nyala Game Lodge.

Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Bayethe Tented Camp, Shamwari Game Reserve

The malaria free 'Big Five' Shamwari Private Game Reserve is situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is home to Africa's Big 5 which are the elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. The Shamwari Game Reserve has received numerous international awards, including the World's Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for many consecutive years. It is beautifully situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown.

Luxury safari accommodation at the Shamwari Game Reserve is available in 7 different lodges each of which provides an unforgettable African experience. The five star Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury tented accommodation. Bayethe is a stone walled and thatch roofed lodge with a large deck area overlooking a waterhole.

The 9 luxury tents at the Bayethe Tented Lodge, Shamwari, are camouflaged under trees allowing for tranquil privacy and unsurpassed comforts. Each luxury tent is air-conditioned and heated and has an en-suite bathroom, shower, private plunge pool and viewing deck.

The 3 premier tents at Bayethe Hills are the ultimate in tented luxury. These tents offer the additional luxuries of a fireplace, satelite TV, plunge pool and hammocks suspended out of the wooden decks.

Early morning and evening game viewing drives in open game viewing vehicles as well as guided nature walks and bird watching are available to guests staying at the Bayethe Luxury Tented Camp at Shamwari.

Accommodation features at the Bayethe Tented Lodge
  • 9 luxury thatched tents
  • Wooden floor, canvas sides, sliding wooden doors and thatch roof.
  • 3 Tents have double beds & 6 have twin beds
  • Private decks and plunge pools
  • 3 tents have indoor shower, 6 tents outdoor shower
  • Air-conditioning (hot & cold)
  • Electric blankets
  • International direct dial telephones
  • International adaptor plug points
  • Hairdryer
  • Mini-bar
  • Private safe facilities
  • Tea/coffee making facilities
  • Superior accommodation at Bayethe Hills
  • Situated 100m from Bayethe Reception
  • 2 Tents have double beds & 1 tent has twin beds
  • Wooden floor, canvas sides, aluminum sliding doors, thatch roof.
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Fire places
  • Plunge pools
  • Private decks
  • Hammocks
  • Privatesafe
  • Mini bars
  • Satellite TV
  • Hair dryers
  • Inside bath, outside shower
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities
  • International dial direct telephones
Facilities and Services provided at the Bayethe Tented Camp
  • Indoor dining or outdoor dining on deck, or in the boma
  • Fireplace in lounge and indoor dining room
  • Satellite TV in lounge
  • Separate deck area overlooking waterhole
  • Gift Boutique
  • Personal ranger service - only 6 passengers per vehicle
  • Bayethe Bush Spa overlooking the water hole offers a range of treatments.Guests are also able to enjoy spa treatments in the privacy of their rooms
Western Cape Province

Dwyka Tented Lodge, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

The 'Big Five' malaria free Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the Klein Karoo, Western Cape Province, is home to four exclusive lodges:
  • Tilney Manor Lodge
  • Khanni Lodge
  • Gondwana Lodge
  • Dwyka Tented Lodge
The Dwyka Tented Lodge in the Sanbona Game Reserve is situated in the Klein Karoo region of South Africa's Western Cape province. The Dwyka Tented Lodge at Sanbona features nine tents, which are hidden away between rock formations. The landscape surrounding the tented lodge is magnificent, and all the tented suites provide unforgettable views of twisted and layered cliffs and rock formations that serve as a resting haven for black eagles.

The exclusive and secluded tents at the Dwyka Tented Lodge at Sanbona exude an atmosphere of pioneering adventure in the vast landscape of the Klein Karoo.

All Luxury Tents at the Dwyka Tented Lodge feature:
  • Total of 9 tents. 7 King Bedded and 2 Twin bedded
  • Indoor and outdoor showers
  • Private mini bars
  • Private plunge pools
  • Private decks
  • Underfloor heating.
  • Air conditioning or Comfort cooling/heating
  • International dial telephone
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Electronic safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Fitted international adaptors
Facilities at the Dwyka Lodge, Sanbona:
  • Bar/Lounge with fireplace and TV
  • Dining area with fireplace
  • Relaxation Retreat with 2x Therapy Rooms & a Steam Room
  • Gift Boutique
  • Wine Cellar
  • Open Air Boma
Each luxury tent at the Dwyka Tented Lodge at Sanbona offers an expansive deck with a rim-flow plunge pool, freestanding bath with in- and outdoor shower, under-floor heating, air cooling, fully stocked bar, tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, safe and telephone. There are seven tents with king-sized beds and two with twin beds.

The interior furnishings and textures of each luxury tent at Sanbona includes insulated canvas, glass and timber framed sliding doors, a mixture of rock and canvas walls and rustic concrete flooring. Activities which are available to guests staying at the Dwyka Tented Lodge at the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve include game drives which are approximately three hours each, nature walks, bird watching, star gazing and rock art viewing. Guests are provided with the rare opportunity to observe the rare white lions which were released into the Sanbona game reserve.

The Dwyka tented lodge offers indoor dining as well as a "boma" for outdoor dining, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a business facility with high-speed wireless Internet connectivity, four fireplaces and a secluded relaxation retreat with two treatment rooms and a steam room, all of which will utilize Pevonia body treatment products. The cuisine at Dwyka is typical Karoo style, infusing modern, traditional and local influenced dishes. A selection of wine, ports and champagnes is available to guests.

Guests are invited to explore the legacy of the famed San people and absorb the magnificence of the Little Karoo at the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. The Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is located a 2½ hours drive from Cape Town. This reserve is home to a vast collection of succulents and wildlife, including the Big Five. Contrasting landscapes of towering mountains and open plains support 650 plan and 160 bird species, while impressive rock formations and Bushman paintings can be admired.

Sanbona offers five-star accommodation at four luxurious lodges. The beautifully restored Tilney Manor reflects the grace and elegance of the colonial era. Nestled in a valley, the Khanni Lodge with its natural watering hole makes for spectacular game viewing. Dramatically situated in a horseshoe bend of a dry Karoo ravine and surrounded by awe-inspiring rock formations, the secluded Dwyka Tented Lodge provides an atmosphere of pioneering adventure in this vast landscape. The Gondwana Lodge at Sanbona is popular for its endless views and is the ideal lodge for families with children of all ages.

The Dwyka Lodge is also part of The Mantis Collection which comprises a vast selection of exclusive game reserves and hotels, including the five star Shamwari Game Reserve, the Shamwari Townhouse in Port Elizabeth, and the unique Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve in the Eastern Cape. The Jock Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park, the Nkomazi Game Reserve near the Kruger National Park, Lake Pleasant Living at the Garden Route, the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve are also part of this hotel and game lodges group in South Africa.

2. BOTSWANA

Okavango Delta

Khwai River Lodge, Moremi Game Reserve

The luxurious Khwai River Lodge is magnificently located on the edge of a leadwood and fig tree forest providing great views over the vast Khwai River floodplains and the Moremi Wildlife Reserve in Botswana's Okavango Delta.

The region in which the exclusive Khwai River Lodge is situated in is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife from the comfort of the luxury tents. This part of Botswana is a year round destination for wildlife and predators can regularly be seen in the area. The secluded location of the Khwai River Lodge in Botswana makes it a regular host to Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dogs. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors near the lodge.

The 5 star Khwai River Lodge is perfectly designed to blend into the surrounding environment. The luxury tents at Khwai are built on raised wooden platforms, offering great views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof. The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy. The interiors of the luxury tents at the Khwai River Lodge are luxuriously appointed with such comforts as an en suite bathroom, private fully stocked mini bar, four poster bed complete with mosquito netting, as well as a discreet air conditioning

Facilities which are available to guests at the Khwai River Lodge are:
  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Mini bar
  • Outside lounge, with hammock and ceiling fan
  • Private viewing deck
  • Individual gas geysers
  • 'His and hers' vanity unit in en-suite bathroom
  • Electric heaters
  • 110v/220v plugs for electric razors
  • Facilities for charging video batteries
  • 24 hour DC battery lighting in guest rooms
  • Hair dryers
  • In-room safes
  • Overhead fans
  • Intercom system to reception
Eagle Island Camp, Okavango Delta

The unique Eagle Island Camp lies hidden from the world in Botswana's game rich Okavango Delta. Nestling on the island of Xaxaba and being surrounded by Illala Palms, the Eagle Island camp overlooks a lagoon fed by the tranquil waterways of the Okavango Delta. Based on its unique vegetation, the Eagle Island Camp is a magnificent bush retreat combined with a tropical feel.

This particular region of Botswana in the Okavango Delta is home to a lot of wildlife with prolific birdlife and mammal sightings. The five star Eagle Island Camp provides a cool retreat from the hot African sun and is shaded by a canopy of indigenous trees.

The exclusive tented camp at Eagle Island on Xaxaba is one of the Okavango Delta's most pristine natural locations, a region characterized by many waterways, palm-tree covered islands and vast flood plains.

Built to blend into its natural environment, the luxury tented camps at the Eagle Island Lodge in Botswana provide guests with a peaceful setting perfect for enjoying the sights and sounds of the Okavango Delta.

The magnificent sunsets can be enjoyed during times of high flood from the camp's most romantic Fish Eagle Bar at Eagle Island or from the raised deck overlooking the lagoon.

All luxury tents at Eagle Island are on raised wooden platforms, offering great views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof. The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy. The tent interiors are luxuriously appointed with such comforts as an en suite bathroom, private fully stocked mini bar, four poster bed complete with mosquito netting, as well as a discreet air conditioning.

Chobe National Park, Botswana

Savute Elephant Camp, Chobe

The Savute Elephant Camp is situated in the heart of the game rich Chobe National Park in Botswana which is also known as the elephant capital of the world. In comparison to the Khwai River Lodge and the Eagle Island Camp where lush vegetation can be found and water is abundant, the region of the Savute Elephant Camp is characterized by its aridity. It is here in the Chobe National Park where rain is rare and water is precious.

Perched on the former banks of the now dry Savute Channel, the Savute Elephant Camp offers a spectacular birds eye view of elephant in their natural habitat, with an adjacent water hole just metres away from the camps main building, providing for unforgettable getaway in the untamed African savannah.

Savute is a region where high concentrations of elephant and lions occur. The endangered wild dog, leopard, cheetah and the hyena can also be encountered here. Savute is also renowned for its excellent birding during the summer months (December through March), as well as being home to some very rare rock paintings drawn by the early San Bushmen, who once inhabited the region.

All luxury tents at the Savute Elephant Camp in the Chobe National Park are housed on raised wooden platforms, offering great views, and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof. The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, ideal for viewing wildlife, or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy. The tent interiors are luxuriously appointed with such comforts as an en suite bathroom, private fully stocked mini bar, four poster bed complete with mosquito netting, as well as a discreet air conditioning.

The 12 twin-bedded luxury canvas tents at Savute feature lavishly appointed ensuite bathrooms and dressing areas. Furthermore, they also feature private viewing decks and comfortable outdoor lounges overlooking the Channel.

Facilities at the Savute Elephant Camp include:
  • Individual gas geysers
  • 'His and hers' vanity unit
  • Private viewing deck
  • Outside lounge, with hammock and ceiling fan
  • Electric heaters
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor showers
  • Mini-bars
  • In-room safes
  • Hair dryers
  • Electric overhead fan (24 hour use)
  • 110v/220v plugs for electric razor
  • Facilities for charging video cameras
  • 24 hour DC battery lighting in guest rooms
  • Intercom system to reception

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