Botswana - 15-day Wildlife Breakaway - Group accommodated

A'Zambezi River Lodge is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, close to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Nearby points of interests include the Crocodile Farm, Kalundu Island and the David Livingston Statue. The accommodation features a selection of rooms and suites, which are equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV, hairdryer and a safe. Guests may enjoy delicious meals at the on-site open-air restaurant and refreshing drinks at the hotel bar.

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Luxury King Suites Queen Suite Paraplegic Rooms Standard Double Standard Twin

These Suites feature a King size bed with an en-suite bathroom. Free in-room high-speed Wifi access, direct dial telephone extension, Hairdryer, mini bar and coffee, and tea facilities

These Suites feature a Queen size bed with an en-suite bathroom. Free in-room high-speed Wifi access, direct dial telephone extension, Hairdryer, mini bar, and coffee, and tea facilities

These rooms feature twin beds with an en-suite bathroom. Free in-room high-speed Wifi access, direct dial telephone extension, Hairdryer, mini bar and coffee, and tea facilities

These rooms feature a Double size bed with an en-suite bathroom. Free in-room high-speed Wifi access, direct dial telephone extension, Hairdryer, minibar and coffee, and tea facilities

These rooms feature 2 Twin size beds with an en-suite bathroom. Free in-room high-speed Wifi access, direct dial telephone extension, Hairdryer, minibar and coffee, and tea facilities

Camp Kwando is ideally located on the banks of the beautiful Kwando River in the Zambezi and Caprivi region. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable, with each accommodation type being in a unique location. The chalets are thatched-roofed and fitted with spectacular viewing decks, comfortable beds, mosquito nets and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy dining at the onsite restaurant, which serves various delicious meals off a set menu or relax at the bar with a refreshing drink in hand. Additional amenities include four private campsites, a swimming pool, an outdoor fireplace and daily housekeeping. Guests can enjoy game drives, boat trips, fishing, birding and visiting traditional villages and schools.

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Riverbank Tented Chalets Tree House Private Campsites Tented Chalet

Thirteen Thatch Roof Tents. Each one with two beds. Every bed is equipped with a mosquito net

Six larger chalets on stilts on higher ground, built on high poles, made of wood and canvas, along with thatched roofs.

Each chalet on stilts has a large bedroom, stylishly furnished; a large en-suite bathroom as well as an expanding deck.

The camping is situated between the main building and island. The surface is covered by grass and magnificent trees. It allows 4 private camp sites (with electricity point). Facilities provide showers, toilets, basins, as well as laundry.

Two Thatch Roof Tents. Each one with two beds. Every bed is equipped with a mosquito net, these chalets do not offer a view.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Barbeque Facilities, Pool, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Shared Ablutions, Shower

Guma Lagoon Camp is situated along the banks of the Guma Lagoon on the northwestern side of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The campsite is truly a fisherman's paradise and bird watchers' haven. Accommodation options include self-catering tents and canvas chalets. Guests can also enjoy spin or fly-fishing at the lagoon. Some fish species include Barbel, African Pike, Redbreast Tilapia, Threespot Tilapia, Green-headed Tilapia, and Purple Largemouth.

The Bedouin Bush Camp is located in the heart of Botswana on a private concession that’s just a 2 hour drive from Maun – your gateway to the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. Listen to the amazing sounds of the bush at night or watch one of the many elephants strolling around the camp at daylight. This basic camp is a true gem in the bush and most of the travellers unanimously agreed upon one thing: they want to go back!

This Tented Camp is nestled deep in the bush and the river is frequently visited by animals such as elephant, impala, kudu, warthogs, lion and many more. By far the biggest highlight of this camp is that once you step into a vehicle, the game drive already begins. There’s no need to drive further than the concession because all the beautiful animals are right at your door step.

With eight comfortable tents all with en-suite bathrooms positioned privately under big Acacia trees (covering an area of approximately 5000 m2) guests can relax in the privacy and the authenticity of the area while enjoying the astounding Botswana bush.

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Boma area

Elephant roaming around the camp

Tent interior

Tent leading onto private deck

Seating area

"Chill" area

Twin Tents Family Tents Guide accommodation

Twin tented accommodation, maximum 2 adults

Our family units consist of 2 tents, each with their own bathrooms and they share a stairway and deck.

Guide accommodation only

Standard Tents

Secluded tent measuring 3 x 3 m with an en-suite bathroom measuring 1.5 m x 3 m. Doors and windows are fitted with mosquito screening.

Property Facilities

Bar

Room Facilities

En-Suite, Shower

An oasis set among the Mokolwane palms on the edge of the pans. It is ideally situated close to the entrance to the Nata Sanctuary and is just off the main road, 10 km from Nata village. This is the junction to the Okavango, Chobe and Francistown areas.

The Nata River delta feeds the Sua Pan in the Nata sanctuary and forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands, transforming the shore line into a pink haze blending into the western sky. Nata Lodge offers guided tours in open safari vehicles into the sanctuary, not to be missed.

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Luxury chalets Nata Lodge

Swimming pool Nata Lodge

Room interior Nata Lodge

Outside shower Nata Lodge

Bath in Nata Lodge chalets

Veranda in Luxury chalets Nata Lodge

Luxury Safari tents Nata Lodge

Luxury chalets Nata Lodge

Pool & main area panorama

Main area with the pool Nata Lodge

Main lounge Nata Lodge

Dinner time Nata Lodge

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Flamingos at Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Flamingos at Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the doorstep is the meeting of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi.

The close proximity to Victoria Falls International Airport, Livingstone International Airport and Kasane International Airport makes it easily accessible, with daily road transfers or charter flights connecting all these airports with Chobe Safari Lodge. The lodge has been recently renovated; matching a magical lodge experience to the spectacular game viewing.

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Chobe Safari Lodge from the river

River rooms

Luxury Safari room

Private verandas in Safari rooms

Bathrooms in River rooms

Luxury River room

Open plan bathrooms in Safari rooms

Main area with the pool

Main area with the pool

Main area with the pool

Restaurant Chobe Safari Lodge

Arial view of Chobe Safari Lodge

Boat Cruise on Chobe river

On the way to the park

Mothers love

This ‘off the grid’ eco friendly safari lodge is owner and family managed and has steadily established a great reputation for their personalised and bespoke experience complete with a passionate team, homely food and exceptional elephant encounters.

Sable Sands Lodge overlooks the ancient riverbed of the famous "Dete Vlei" and is located within a private Forestry Concession on the outskirts of the unfenced and world-famous Hwange National Park. Conveniently located 8km from the Hwange National Park and 200km from Victoria Falls, Sable Sands offers easy access to these African gems.

Comprising of sixteen spacious and open-plan thatched ‘rondavels’, simply yet elegantly furnished to create a blend of traditional culture, nature and modern convenience, this African Forest "home-away-from-home" welcomes guests to an exquisite safari setting in unspoilt surroundings.

Sable Sands is your 'Safari Home with the Earth, People, Conservation & Wildlife @ Heart’

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Sable Sands The beginning

Sable Sands A beautiful crisp dawn

Sable Sands Always welcome with a smile

Sable Sands Main Building

Sable Sands Restaurant look and feel

Sable Sands Forest rooms green season

Sable Sands The rondavels

Sable Sands A friendly visitor

Sable Sands Forest Room standard double

Sable Sands Forest room twin

Sable Sands Vlei rooms

Sable Sands Buffalo mud bath in front of vlei rooms

Sable Sands Buffalo in vlei

Sable Sands Buffalo drinking in the vlei waterhole at sunset

Sable Sands Elephants at waterhole in front of vlei rooms

Sable Sands Zebra in front of vlei rooms

Sable Sands Game viewing

Sable Sands Vlei room visitors

Sable Sands Pool and tree house

Sable Sands Cheetah in the vlei

Sable Sands Cheetah playing in the vlei

Sable Sands Cheetah in the vlei

Sable Sands Vlei lions stalking prey

Sable Sands Lion cub hiding in tall grass in the vlei

Sable Sands Family friendly

Sable Sands Hwange National Park lionesses and cubs

Sable Sands Jackal in the vlei

Sable Sands Hwange National Park elephants

Sable Sands Acacia Grove Presidential elephant herd

Sable Sands Warthog in the vlei

Sable Sands winter vlei sunrise

Sable Sands Private yoga, meditation in vlei

Standard Room

Rondavel cottage with thatched roof, twin or double bed configuration.

Extra beds can be added for family room.

All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with shower, wash basin,

toilet, towels and luxurious bathroom amenities.

Large mosquito nets and solar lights at night (when the silent generator is switched off).

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Gym, Laundry Service (Available), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Shower, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Room Service

The Complete Sable Sands Experience

The Sable Sand Safari Experience consists of safaris in the Sable Sands private concession, neighbouring estate and into the Famous Hwange National Park; the safari planning is entirely at the expert discretion of the safari guides who decide the best routes to take depending on animal movement and participating guests.

Sable Sands is situated on a private concession 12km from the the park and 17 km from the main road and rural communities, in the specially created 'buffer zone'. The National Park is not fenced, therefore, all animals wander freely through the Park and the concession.

On a morning or an afternoon safari on the Sable Sands and neighboring concessions, you may encounter and be surrounded by the large population of the very special 'Presidential Elephants' whilst learning about their family structures and behaviours.
The area is also home to large herds of up buffalo, which can have up to 800 beasts.
Other beautiful sightings include zebra, giraffe, antelope, jackals, warthogs not forgetting vast and stunning species of birds. If you are lucky you might even spot lion, cheetah, African wild dog and sable antelope.
The guides have a wealth of knowledge to share and guests are encouraged to ask as many questions as possible. There might even be a stop at Acacia Grove, which is charming piece of land along the vlei, scattered with old dead acacias and teaks; here one can watch mischievous baboons playing with and teasing each other in this their very special jungle gym. As the drives are conducted on private property, a safari on the concession is always a special experience.

The safari in the Hwange National Park also starts with a drive through private concessions so it may take longer than an hour to get to the Park entrance (12 km) where guests register and pay entrance fees, all depending on the sightings along the way.
Covering an area of over 14,000 sq km (half the size of Belgium) the Park is Zimbabwe's largest National Park and home to over 350 bird and more than 100 mammal species. The Park is dappled with waterholes and has hidden picnic spots and viewing platforms. Dirt roads meander through the ever-changing landscape, from dense teak forests to jaw-dropping open vleis and acacia groves. Guests can take a short recess while soaking in the pristine splendour of the grassy plains and Kalahari sandveld. The Park is Wild & Beautiful, safaris here offer an incredible and unique opportunity to connect with vast expanses of pure unspoilt nature.

While safaris are the activities that are offered by the lodge, at Sable Sands guests are invited to just step out of their daily zone and take the time to go back to the basics, to listen, see, feel, smell, taste;
to de-digitalize their minds and be aware that a fire has to be made to heat up the water; to live in that 'Old Africa' - a mix of nature, wildlife, comfort, homemade wholesome meals, a big bonfire, the millions of stars blanketing the Lodge and the nightly sounds, your nightly lullaby.

The Sable Sands Experience leaves a Footprint on the Soul.

Wholesome, Home Cooked meals, prepared by Foodies & Co

The owners Marleen and Brian are both from a food background.
Brian previously worked in boutique hotels, outstanding lodges and event catering
and Marleen owned a very popular French restaurant in Utrecht, The Netherlands
which you had to book months in advance.
Needless to say, food is a passion of theirs.

The delicious and freshly prepared meals at Sable Sands are a contributing factor
to their consistently high reviews.
"We are a ‘Food Loving Home’, Vegan Friendly, and very passionate about cooking"

Where possible the local gardens supply the fresh herbs and produce, however,
due to the distance from the other suppliers (2.5 hours away) it is a good idea
to pre book any dietary wishes, so the chefs can prepare their special menu for you.
Don't be shy, Marleen eats a whole foods plant based diet herself!