Elephant Valley Lodge | Kasane Forest Reserve
Elephant Valley Lodge lies between the Chobe National Park in Botswana and the Matetsi wildlife conservancy, south of the Kazangula border crossing and within the Kasane Forest Reserve.
The camp comprises of 20 'meru' style safari tents and can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests.
The lodge overlooks an extremely productive water hole.
Activities include daily safaris and boat cruises into the Chobe National Park. The unique lodge location provides guests with game viewing opportunities throughout the day and night. Lodge facilities also include open guest areas, a viewing platform and a new rim-flow swimming pool overlooking the water hole.
- Tents
- Facilities
Tastefully furnished Forest Tent, each features en-suite shower and toilet as well as tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and mini safe.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fridge, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Safe, Shower, Twin Bed, Vanity Cabinet
Tastefully furnished Valley Tent, each features en-suite shower and toilet as well as tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and mini safe.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fan, Fridge, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Safe, Shower, Twin Bed, Vanity Cabinet
This room consist of a king size bed (which can also be twin beds) and a separate room which has another 2 twin beds. Our family rooms has a large ensuite bathroom. Located in our forest area of the lodge.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Fridge, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Safe, Twin Bed
Property Facilities
Bar, Communal Dining, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Game Drives, Game Viewing, High Tea
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, River Cruises
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Fast Facts
4 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Alternative Accommodation
Nokanyana | Mababe
Nokanyana offers some exceptional game drive opportunities. Extending from the Okavango River, the Khwai River forms part of the northern border of the Moremi Game Reserve. Nokanyana overlooks the spot where the Khwai and Mababe Rivers join, creating a beautiful environment in which to relax and watch the wildlife pass by.
Ten luxurious tents are positioned in prime locations to make the most of the surrounding wilderness. Seven luxury rooms sit right on the banks of the Khwai River, offering uninterrupted views of the water and the wildlife it attracts. The three spacious family units are set slightly back, with elevated views into the bush, perfect for spotting game from the comfort of your deck. All tents feature both indoor and outdoor showers—so you don’t have to miss a thing! Days can be spent exploring the area or simply relaxing as the wildlife comes to you.
- Rooms
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
The luxury rooms are light and airy and have 2x three quarter beds (convert to king on request) and have bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, twin sinks and WC. The luxury rooms have a river facing view.
The family rooms comprise of two bedrooms and one bathroom. The main bedroom has 2x three quarter beds that convert to a king and the second bedroom is adjoining the main room and has 2x single beds, which can be made into a triple upon request. The family rooms have a bush facing view.
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available)
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Night Drives, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Safaris
Go in search of nocturnal animals with our knowledgeable Nature Hosts. Witness the change in behaviour as predators venture out on the prowl or see some of the animals rarely seen during the day.
From the low vantage point of a Mokoro you get to experience a local tradition that has defined the way safaris are run in the Okavango Delta. By road it is approximately 2.5 hours away. Inclusive of game drive transfer to the mokoro station, and mokoro trip. Total experience approx. 6 hours.
(Water level dependant. Book in advance).
(Morning and afternoon) – There is a vast area to explore with opportunities abounding for wildlife sightings. The renowned Mababe Depression is a firm favourite. Approx. 3-4 hours (depending on animal sightings and guest preferences).
The bush holds many secrets if you know how and where to look! Your guide will point out tracks and signs of animals, insects, birds, trees and many other fascinating aspects of this unique environment with the potential of big game sightings in the company of an experienced guide. Approx. 2-3 hours. (Children 16 years and older).
Birding opportunities are excellent and included in all Nokanyana’s experiences.
Nature Hosts share their passion for nature in search of the area’s smaller natural miracles. Approx 2 hours. (Suitable for the whole family).
If you want to travel further afield and spend the whole day out in the bush, we can arrange a full day game drive. Explore further into the Moremi Game Reserve, Savute or Khwai. Each trip offers the possibility of an abundance of wildlife viewings, getting you up-close to the wondrous nature Botswana offers. Lunch will be set and drinks provided so you can leave early in the morning and return just before dark.
Game drives to Moremi and Savute are an optional extra
The tour will be led by a local guide who will explain fascinating aspects of village life such as architecture, religious beliefs, and fishing. You’ll also be able to talk to local craftspeople. Approx. 2 hours.
Elephant Havens is a non-profit organization working on the ground in Botswana to protect and preserve the African elephant. The orphanage rescues and hand-rears orphaned and abandoned baby elephants, with the goal of eventually releasing them back into the wild alongside other elephants. The organisation over and above works with communities to reduce conflict between villagers and elephants. Through education Elephant Havens hopes to instill an understanding of the importance of conservation and habitat protection in future generations
A visit to Elephant Havens with Helicopter Horizons includes return helicopter transfers, interaction with orphaned elephants, guided by informed and knowledgeable handlers, and a donation to the organisation.
Optional extra
Elephant Havens is a non-profit organization working on the ground in Botswana to protect and preserve the African elephant. The orphanage rescues and hand-rears orphaned and abandoned baby elephants, with the goal of eventually releasing them back into the wild alongside other elephants. The organisation over and above works with communities to reduce conflict between villagers and elephants. Through education Elephant Havens hopes to instill an understanding of the importance of conservation and habitat protection in future generations
A visit to Elephant Havens offers a chance to not only support the organisation, but up close interaction with orphaned elephants, guided by informed and knowledgeable handlers, and a donation to the organisation.
Optional extra
Scenic flights over the Delta can be combined with a visit to Elephant Havens or a morning Mokoro trail. Scenic flight options start at 30 min.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Mopiri | Okavango Panhandle
Mopiri consists of ten spacious en-suite tents that are set on the banks of Weboro Lagoon offering panoramic views. Long winding board walks between the main area and the tents offer guests privacy and the opportunity to stretch their legs and explore the island.
It offers a true water experience. Possible activities include boat trips, bush walks, mokoro trips, birding, fishing, sunset cruises, lagoon sundowners / dinners. We also offer full day boating safaris into the heart of the Delta and private fly camping experiences. Helicopter flights over the Delta can be arranged ad hoc and can be combined with a trip to Tsodilo Hills or a village tour. Bush walks on our private island are great for birding. We have a spa available with a variety of treatments available that can be booked in advance or in camp.
- Rooms
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
The tents are light and airy and have 2x three quarter beds (convert to king on request) and bathrooms with large rain showers, twin sinks and WC. The bathrooms are adjoined to the rooms by a short corridor making the most of the view over the lagoon.
The luxury family rooms are light and airy and have two three quarter beds (convert to king) in the main bedroom. Off to the side is the adjoining second bedroom with two single beds, which can also be made up as a triple. The room has one bathroom with large rain showers and twin sinks, which is adjoined to the rooms by a short corridor making the most of the lagoon views.
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fishing, Game Viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Massages, Mokoro Excursion, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Boat Cruises, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Helicopter Rides, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided)
Sip on refreshing drinks and nibble on delicious treats as you soak in the jaw-dropping sunset at Mopiri. Whether relaxing on the stylish double-story barge, cruising on a boat, or chilling in a quiet corner of the island, it’s the ultimate way to unwind and enjoy nature’s stunning show.
Birding at Mopiri is an exceptional experience with over 350 species, including regular sightings of Pel’s fishing owl, slaty egret and african skimmer. Birding opportunities are available on all experiences. Duration depends on guests and sightings.
Osprey is a double storey barge and the perfect way to spend the morning or for a sundowner after a long day. Approx. 2-3 hours.
Boat into the heart of the Delta, island hop by mokoro, and explore the area on foot, before stopping for lunch and a spot of fishing. Full day trip.
Mopiri is a prime destination for lure fishing. Tigerfish are indigenous to the area and as one of the world’s most dramatic freshwater game fish this is a uniquely thrilling angling opportunity for both experienced and novice fishermen. Up to eight other species can also be caught on line, creating some great fishermen’s tales to tell back home! (Please note that fishing is prohibited in January and February throughout Botswana when fish are breeding).
Accept an invitation to visit the local Etsha communities, experience how they manage their daily lives in this watery wilderness. Approx 3 hours.
Nature Hosts share their passion for nature in search of the area’s smaller natural miracles. Approx 2 hours. (Suitable for the whole family and can be part of a full day out).
Offers excellent birding opportunities. Approx. 3 hours.
From the low vantage point of a Mokoro you get to experience a local tradition that has defined the way safaris are run in the Okavango Delta. Approx. 5 hours incl. boat ride to mokoro station. (Water and flood level dependant).
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Four rocky hills, including Botswana's highest point, jut strikingly out of the surrounding Kalahari Desert
plains to form Tsodilo, a UNESCO World Heritage Sitein the remote northwest of the country; a definite a 'must see' for those seeking more than wildlife from their time in Botswana.
The hills are one of the most historically significant rock sites in the world, with over 500 paintings, and some believed to be over 20,000 years old. This gives you the opportunity to visit 2 UNESCO world heritage sites in a day. We have use of a helicopter that is based very close to Mopiri. You can be picked up by heli, enjoy a 30 minute scenic flight to the hills, spend time exploring the site, enjoy a lunch, and then fly back to the lodge.
Optional extra
After exploring the lagoon and channels from Mopiri by boat, being able to see the landscape from the air offers an incredible alternative perspective. The scenic helicopter flight offers the chance to see the meandering channels and waterways, the expansive flood plains and even a chance to spot many animal species from the air. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that must not be missed. The doors are removed from the helicopter on scenic flights for unrestricted views which offers great photographic opportunities.
Optional extra
Travel into the heart of the community to understand how humans and elephants coexist. Transfer by helicopter – Approx. 5 hours. (Book in advance).
Optional extra
Reenergise with a full body massage that will leave you refreshed and feeling pampered.
(90 min)
Optional extra
(90 min)
Optional extra
Feel rejuvenated, as the muscles in your Back & Neck relax after a thorough massage.
(30 min)
Optional extra
(90 min)
Optional extra
(90 mins)
Optional extra
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Fast Facts
4 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Great Tsau Hill | Central Kalahari Game Reserve
The camp is built at the foot of the Great Tsau Hill in a 40,000-hectare (98,842 acres) private concession, within the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The Great Tsau Hill is the only topographical relief in the entire 50,000km2 CKGR, offering spectacular panoramic views over the savannah.
The CKGR offers diverse animal and plant life in the semi-arid land, making it an ideal complement to the rest of the Roots & Journeys collection. Look out for brown hyena, aardvark, Kalahari lions, aardwolves, gemsbok, springbok and bat-eared foxes.
Adventures are focused on game drives, night drives, authentic bushmen experiences, e-bike safaris, and walking trails.
- Rooms
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
Tent
Great Tsau Hill has 10 Meru style tents.
Property Facilities
Battery Charging Facilities, Restaurant
Room Facilities
Outside Shower
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Night Drives, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
Day & Night
Explore our private concession, keeping an eye out for brown hyena, aardvark, Kalahari lions, aardwolves, gemsbok, springbok and bat-eared foxes, to name but a few.
The bush holds many secrets if you know how and where to look! Your Nature Host will point out tracks and signs of animals, insects, birds, trees and many other fascinating aspects of this unique environment, with the potential of big game sightings in the company of an experienced guide. Approx. 2-3 hours. (Children 12 years and older).
Spend some time getting to know and learning more about the family's daily routine. This could include spoor identification, animal tracking, food gathering, trapping, hut building, craft making, games, making fire and finishing the day experiencing a trance dance. Planning these experiences are done at the lodge taking into account the San Family’s daily routine.
Half a day experience included. Full and multiple days are optional extras.
Cycle through the open pans, and get close up to wildlife on this silent safari. Duration: 2-3 hours. (Children 12 years and older - Participants skills levels will be assessed prior to departure.)
One half day experience included.
The Kalahari is the perfect place to enjoy a ‘Journey of the Stars’. The area has zero light pollution and Nature Hosts take you on a galactic journey while you lie perfectly still with the heavens as your roof.
This experience takes you on a walkway onto Great Tsau Hill. Have your breath taken away by the panoramic views with the sheer expanse of the CKGR at your feet. Best time to experience this is before sunset to get you in the perfect spot to share sundowners with nature.
Nature Hosts share their passion for nature in search of the area’s smaller natural miracles. Suitable for the whole family. Approx. 2 hours.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Indigenous Culture / Art, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife