Feline Fields Vintage Camp | Khwai Conservancy
With its perfect location on the fabled Khwai River, on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta in one of the richest wildlife regions of Botswana, Feline Fields Vintage Camp oozes old-world safari charm. Completely secluded with its own dedicated staff catering to your every need, this is how the Victorian explorers "did" safari - in style!
A Feline Fields safari can be filled with as much, or as little as you like. You set the pace and choose whether to get out and explore or sit back and relax. We always recommend a bit of both! From guided walking safaris to soaring above the Okavango Delta in a helicopter, exploring the legendary wilderness around the Khwai River in a myriad ways is the essence of the safari adventure of a lifetime...
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Spacious and romantic, Feline Fields Vintage Camp's eight bell tents take "glamping" to new levels. All have luxurious king or twin beds, with fluffy down duvets and feather pillows and plush mattresses. Add in rugs, butler trays, Victoriana-style pot plants and swish cane furniture and you have all the modern comforts with oodles of vintage style. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom with a basin, flushing toilet and large bucket shower which is filled with warm water when you need it.
A small wooden deck in front of each tent has two comfortable safari chairs for relaxation and an amenity station with a basin that's filled with warm water each morning so you can refresh yourself before heading out on a morning game drive.
Two family tents are available, each with two, interleading bedrooms - one with a king size bed and one with twin beds - and a shared bathroom. More family tents can be created on demand for exclusive groups travelling together.
Spacious and romantic, Feline Fields Vintage Camp's eight bell tents take "glamping" to new levels. All have luxurious king or twin beds, with fluffy down duvets and feather pillows and plush mattresses. Add in rugs, butler trays, Victoriana-style pot plants and swish cane furniture and you have all the modern comforts with oodles of vintage style. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom with a basin, flushing toilet and large bucket shower which is filled with warm water when you need it.
A small wooden deck in front of each tent has two comfortable safari chairs for relaxation and an amenity station with a basin that's filled with warm water each morning so you can refresh yourself before heading out on a morning game drive.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Heater, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Room Service
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Massages, Mokoro Excursion, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Mokoro Excursion, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Early morning and afternoon/evening game drives are offered every day at Feline Fields Vintage Camp and give you the opportunity to explore the region around the camp and along the Khwai River, one of the most prolific wildlife regions in Botswana. This area is renowned for its high concentrations of predators like lion and leopard, huge herds of elephant and buffalo.
Walking safaris in Botswana are completely different to game drives. It’s a great way to appreciate the smaller wildlife, which can’t be so easily seen from a vehicle, as well as to experience the buzz of being out with the big game.
Exploring on foot gives you the chance to properly immerse yourself in the wilderness, connecting you directly to the planet beneath your feet and the environment around you. Our guided walks are all about appreciating the smaller things so often overlooked on game drives - the plants and animals that otherwise go unnoticed. You learn as you go, and are often treated to sightings of iconic wildlife species along the way.
A Mokoro ride in the Delta is an absolute "must-do" activity among guests who travel to Botswana. Some people describe a mokoro trip as one of the most peaceful experiences they have had. It is an opportunity to fully experience the sounds and sights of nature without running the risk of scaring off animals with a motor. It is a highly recommended expedition for photographers.
Gliding through the perennial channels of the Okavango Delta in a mokoro - a traditional "dug-out" canoe - has to be one of the highlights of a visit to Feline Fields Vintage Camp. Water levels are consistent all year round and not dependent on the annual inundation, this is a wonderful way to see hippos, elephants and buffalos and phenomenal bird life.
Fishing the Khwai River and its channels and lagoons is a wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon. You can expect to catch bream, barbel and even tiger fish, all on a catch and release basis. We have rods and fishing tackle available, and our guides are on hand to show you the ropes!
We offer boat-based activities when the water levels allow, cruising the deeper waters of the Khwai River and its channels and lagoons, stopping on islands for refreshments and birding/fishing as we go.
Taking to the skies over the Okavango Delta in a helicopter gives you a fresh appreciation of the magnitude of this phenomenal African wilderness. Flying low enough to spot game and take photographs from the air, these flights also give you the opportunity to see areas that are otherwise completely inaccessible.
Fine dining
Your private chef prepares you daily brunch after game drives , hight tea with fresh pastries , and a
delicious dinner .
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Drinks Included
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Spoken Languages: English, French
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Nature, Wildlife
Feline Fields Lodge | Kalahari Botswana
Surrounded by Botswana's breathtaking Kalahari, where Africa's vaulted skies collide with vast, arid landscapes and endless horizons, Feline Fields Lodge is an oasis in a thirsty land - a place to stop and refuel body, mind and spirit. This is one of the most authentic desert safari experiences in Southern Africa - a true refuge for the soul.
With just three Bush Suites, three two-storey Pool Suites and a spacious, two-bedroom Family Villa, the feeling of total exclusivity is a given at Feline Fields Lodge. Designed with complete privacy in mind, the suites are positioned far apart from one another along the edge of a woodland with panoramic views out over the savannah. The level of understated elegance, opulence, luxury and attention to detail is consistent across all of the accommodation options, combining to create effortless guest experiences.
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Feline Fields Lodge's three two-storey pool suites are built on raised platforms to make the most of the incredible views out over the Kalahari. Their raison d'etre is to create the feeling of having your own home in the African wilderness where you can relax in private and immerse yourself in your surroundings.
On the ground floor, a super king size bed draped in billowing mosquito nets forms the focal point of each suite. A beautiful fan on each ceiling, just above the bed, keeps the air cool and there is always a refreshing breeze coming through the gauze windows at night, maintaining a comfortable temperature even at the hottest time of the year. A lounge area with a 150cm daybed sofa and coffee table can be used as a further sleeping area for children. An Engelbox safari fridge with ice-cold drinks is provided in the room.
An outside staircase leads to the beautiful upper deck which offers a a place to relax and can curl up with a good book during the day, or enjoy a sleepout-style experience at night. Cooled by the Kalahari breeze beneath a thatched roof and protected by a mosquito net, you fall asleep to the sights and sounds of the African night and wake to spectacular sunrises. Private dinners can also be arranged here.
Feline Fields Lodge's three spacious Bush Suites are light and airy, raised more than a metre off the ground on beautiful decks made from sustainable wood. This gives you the feeling of floating in the Kalahari savannah with phenomenal views from every angle.
Each bush suite has twin beds which can be converted to a super king size bed, surrounded by flowing mosquito nets and complemented by an inviting en-suite bathroom with double basins, walk-in massage shower and flushing toilet. The suites' sides can be opened up, leaving only transparent gauze netting between you and the bush, creating a natural flow of air and giving that feeling of being completely surrounded by nature.
All of the suites have a beautiful "star bath" out on their private wooden deck where you can admire the crystal-clear Kalahari night sky while enjoying a long, romantic soak. Add a bottle of bubbly for an extra drop of romance!
The sizeable two-bedroom Family Villa is perfect for couples with children or even two couples travelling together and overlooks the pristine wilderness of the Kalahari savannah.
Gauze windows allow for a natural flow of air to the private lounge and the canopied bedrooms on either side of it. Both are double bedrooms, one of which can be converted to a twin or triple room. Each bed is surrounded by linen mosquito nets.
Each bedroom has its own, en-suite bathroom with double basins, massage shower and flushing toilet. The Family Villa also has its own spacious deck made from sustainable wood where you can relax during the day or gaze up at the African night sky, ablaze with a million stars. A private swimming pool runs the width of the villa, giving you the chance to cool off during the day and night, if you wish!
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Meal on Request, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Sala, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities, Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Golf, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Sleep Outs, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Golf, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Massages, Mountain Biking, Safaris, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
We offer morning and afternoon/evening drives in the Kalahari allowing you to explore the impressive landscapes and unique environments that make this desert region so special. While not a prime game viewing area, you may nonetheless see elephants and other desert-adapted species like gemsbok, as well as amazing birdlife including ostriches and secretary birds.
The Lodge at Feline Fields is located in the heart of Bushmen territory, the first people of the Kalahari.
Feline Fields collaborate with the Bushmen community and offers through this a glimpse into their astonishing wisdom, spirituality and their partnership with nature which ensured survival over millennia.
Experiences range from bush walks under Bushmen guidance where they teach about veld foods and natural medicines and culture and folklore to an overnight fly-camp where you’ll be invited into their inner circle to witness, or partake in, the famous Bushman Trance Dance.
Accompanied throughout by your translator guide, guests have the opportunity to engage with the Bushmen and learn all about their survival skills, food preparation and cultural norms. Follow these ancient nomadic hunters into the pristine and untamed Kalahari Desert and gain insight into the culture and time-honored traditions of the oldest inhabitants of Southern Africa.
Experience the African bush as you never have before.
Once you alight from your vehicle and your feet touch the earth, you will be surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of nature. It is here that you will discover a whole new world, mysteries that most visitors never have the privilege to see.
Our skilled and experienced guides will escort you through the bush and introduce you to the small wonders of the Kalahari. A truly fascinating experience where you become part of the wilderness.
Spend a night under a canopy of stars.
After a beautiful dinner lit by a roaring campfire, rest for the night in mosquito net tents kitted out with real mattresses and duvets.
Spending the night in the heart of the Kalahari, falling asleep admiring the stars nested in a comfortable bed, lulled by birdsong is the ultimate in romance. It is a unique and exhilarating experience that allows you to fully connect with Nature.
In the morning, as dawn approaches, the stars gradually disappear and the birds begin to stir as the first rays of sunlight appear over the Kalahari dunes, gently waking you up and realizing where you are.
The Kalahari is perfect for horse riding, with its vast, largely flat landscape making it exciting to explore from the saddle. Enjoy guided trails through this unique environment and stop for a bush breakfast or lunch along the way. Most riding takes place in the early morning to avoid the heat of the day.
Journey to the ancient Gcwihaba Caves, a World Heritage site, and the richest cave fossil deposit in Botswana. Accessible by staircase or cage lift, the caves are a cathedral of natural beauty with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. On the way back stop for a bush picnic under shady trees.
Enjoy massages and rituals that connect you with the Kalahari and its energies in our wellness sanctuary, leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated. We use Africology essential oils, all made ethically and sustainably from African plants that have been growing in our lands for thousands of years.
Work out in the bush gym, open on all sides to nature. There is an array of exercise equipment to choose from including elliptical, home trainer, weights and more.
Each of our suites has its own sand bikes for your use during your stay. Feel free to cycle at will in and around the lodge or go out into the Kalahari with one of our guides and explore further afield.
Feline Fields Lodge has its own tennis court giving guests the opportunity to play a set or two in the magical environment of the Kalahari! Best played in the cool morning hours or late afternoons with sundowners on tap, this is a great way to have some fun during your stay! Racquets and balls are provided.
Guests can practice their swing on the driving range
Main restaurant
Bar
Your Stay
3 Nights
Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
All Drinks Included
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, French
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
