A Vast Wilderness for Exceptional Wildlife Encounters

Spanning an area around 40 times the size of Manhattan, the Kwando Private Concession offers an extraordinary wilderness experience in northern Botswana. Positioned along an important elephant migration route and surrounded by lush wetlands, the concession is particularly celebrated for its reliable sightings of Africa’s iconic predators.

Lebala Camp Highlights

• Follow big game and experience the drama of one of Botswana’s prime predator territories
• Enjoy the freedom of off-road safariing within an exclusive private concession
• Embrace an intimate, close-to-nature camp atmosphere
• Look out for impressive herds of eland moving through stands of ancient leadwood trees

Activities

Kwando’s expert guide and tracker teams lead all activities, with outings carefully planned around the season, wildlife movements and individual guest interests.

• Off-road tracking
• Day game drives
• Night drives
• Guided nature walks
• Helicopter safaris.

The Camp

Raised above the seasonal wetlands of the Kwando River, Lebala’s main area is built on stilts and combines a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with comfortable safari living.

The bar is an ideal place to unwind with a drink while watching weaver birds flit through the reeds or keeping an eye out for passing wildlife, including the possibility of spotting lions.

Facilities

• Spacious open-sided dining, lounge and bar areas beneath thatched roofs
• Firepit area
• Elevated viewing deck
• Hide overlooking the marsh and Lebala Channel
• Swimming pool
• Safari shop
• Complimentary laundry service
• Solar power with generator backup
• Limited Wi-Fi connectivity

Accommodation

Designed to maximise the connection with the surrounding wilderness, each custom-built suite features distinctive mesh walls that provide expansive, uninterrupted views while maintaining privacy and comfort.

The eight Tented Suites and one Family Suite each include:

• Private viewing deck with outdoor seating and waterhole views
• Comfortable armchairs
• Ceiling fan
• Tea and coffee facilities
• International charging points
• Writing desk
• En-suite bathroom
• Flushing toilet and double vanity
• Classic ball-and-claw bathtub
• Indoor and outdoor showers
• Gowns
• Hot and cold running water.

Location

Lebala is situated within the Kwando-Chobe River System in northern Botswana, part of one of the largest private wildlife areas in the world. The Kwando Private Concession covers approximately 232,000 hectares (573,300 acres) of pristine wilderness.

Lebala airstrip is approximately a 20-minute drive from camp, with light-aircraft flights taking around 45 minutes from either Maun or Kasane.

Lagoon and Lebala can be combined as part of a seamless multi-camp safari, with complimentary vehicle transfers between the two. The approximately three-hour journey crosses spectacular landscapes rich in wildlife, making the transfer an exciting safari experience in its own right.