Affordable Botswana Safari (5 nights)

Hyena Pan is situated in a 200 000 hectare private conservancy, Khwai Private Reserve. It falls within the Okavango Delta World Heritage Site, and borders Moremi Game Reserve, the Khwai River and Chobe National Park.

Overlooking the Hyena Pan, is in a forest of Cathedral Mopane just 12km north of the Khwai River, the theatre of animals passing through will amaze and delight you, all visible from a choice of viewpoints in camp. With one of the few permanent water holes in this area thanks to solar powered boreholes, and also its location as an elephant route between Savuti in the Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta, we see movement of elephant through the area constantly.

Our new underground hide offers a spectacular new vantage point. Situated around Elephant’s Pool, about 20 minutes from camp, you have the chance to watch elephants, zebra, giraffe, wild dog and other wildlife as they come to cool off and rehydrate. This is a once in a lifetime experience and a photographers dream.

The camp is rustic yet comfortable, its charming simplicity making it the perfect getaway into the wilderness.

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Hyena Pan - Main Lodge Elephants playing in the full pan

Hyena Pan - Main Lodge Fire pit during the dry season

Hyena Pan - Twin Tent Exterior Bedroom with elephants outside

Hyena Pan - Twin Tent Interior

Hyena Pan - Twin Tent Bathroom

Hyena Pan - Dining Area

Hyena Pan - Lounge Area Overlooking The Full Pan

Hyena Pan - Swimming Pool

Hyena Pan Deck & Ele's

Hyena Pan - Watching Elephants At Sunset

Hyena Pan - Boma

Hyena Pan Game Drive Credit: Peter Pickford

Hyena Pan - Leopard Credit: Copyright © Peter & Beverly Pickford

Hyena Pan - Underground Hide

Hyena Pan - View From The Underground Hide

Hyena Pan - View From The Underground Hide

Hyena Pan - View from the underground hide

Hyena Pan - interior of the underground hide

Hyena Pan - View of the underground hide

Twin Tented Rooms

The 8 permanent twin bedded tents offer spacious comfortable accommodation with en-suite facilities, solar powered lighting, a table and chairs to relax and enjoy the view and a closet to hang your clothes. Built-in mosquito nets on all doors and windows keep out unwanted insects. Charging facilities are available in your room as well as the main area.

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Disabled Rooms, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Wheelchair Friendly

Hyena Pan - Game Drives Hyena Pan - Walking Hyena Pan - Underground Hide

Enjoy a morning game drive through the Khwai Community Area, driving along the banks of the Khwai River before spending the afternoon's drive through the 200 000 hectare private concession that Hyena Pan calls home.

Enjoy a guided walk from the camp and get a new perspective on your surroundings!

Spend time in the underground hide experiencing the wildlife of Khwai Private Reserve from a completely different vantage point.

For a truly unique experience, look no further than our fabulous Skybeds. Located deep within the 200 000 hectare Khwai Private Reserve you will fully immerse yourself in vast star filled skies while the nocturnal activities of the Reserve's wildlife continue below you. Each three-story raised platform, overlooking the plains of Khwai, is charmingly rustic, fitted with shower and flushing loo on the first floor, along with a dressing area. The ultimate cherry is on the top - 2 x three quarter beds, draped in white linens & feather duvet, completely open to the stars!

With such spectacular skies overhead, you would be forgiven for forgetting what's happening below you. Keep an eye on the ground, for Skybeds overlooks a busy waterhole; in one night guests have seen wild dog, lion and hyena. If you're lucky enough you could also wake up to a herd of elephants walk en route to their morning drink at the waterhole.

So whilst we can't guarantee you'll get much sleep, we can guarantee one of the wildest & most wonderful safari experiences you'll ever have. Stays must be booked in combination with Sable Alley or Hyena Pan and cannot be the first night of a stay.

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Skybeds - Platform at Sunset Skybeds platform at sunset

Skybeds - Platform

Skybeds - Platform at sunset

Skybeds - Top deck/ bedroom

Skybeds - Top deck/ bedroom

Skybeds - Bathroom

Skybeds - Sun-downer Platform

Skybeds - Sunset cocktails

Skybeds - Sun-downer Platform

Skybeds - Communal fire pit

Skybeds - Elephants

Skybeds - Tracking

Skybed

This elevated deck experience is 5 meters off the ground with a double bed, surrounded by mosquito nets. The tower includes a dressing room with shower, basin and toilet.

Please note that there is no electricity at SkyBeds

Property Facilities

24-hour Security

Room Facilities

Mosquito Nets, Shower

Game Drives Underground Hide

Your transfer to the Skybeds will be a game drive experience, whether that is from your chosen camp of Sable Alley or Hyena Pan.

Our ground level hide, en route to the Skybeds, gives a new perspective on the area's wildlife. The hide provides spectacular photographic opportunities.

Located just outside of Moremi Game Reserve, deep in the Okavango Delta, lies Mapula Lodge. Boasting 9 luxury chalets with unique and quirky locally handcrafted furnishings the atmosphere is natural and earthy.

The main area’s comfortable viewing deck, with soft inviting sofas, overlooks the hippo-filled lagoon. The cooling pool invites you to survey the beautiful tranquil vistas from a relaxed position.
Game viewing, in open vehicles, is particularly good in this area; the majestic riverine flora around the lodge is home to a huge variety of birds. Being in a permanent water area, Mapula Lodge’s water activities include poling mokoro’s peacefully through lily-filled channels. Walking safaris are offered with experienced guides; night drives offer a change of spotting the nocturnal species of the area. Hot air ballooning and scenic helicopter flights can be arranged at an additional cost.

The following recent comment says it all: “WOW WOW WOW. Do I need to say more? We loved this place and the wonderful people. This is definitely a place for people who are serious about their game viewing. The enthusiasm and the passion that is shown by the guides and the trackers, is unbelievable”.

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Mapula Lodge Main area

Mapula Lodge Double cottage interior

Mapula Lodge Twin cottage Interior & view

Mapula Lodge Swimming pool

Mapula Lodge Activity - Mokoro

Mapula Lodge Activity - Game drive

Mapula Lodge Activity - Hot air balloon

Mapula Lodge View from swimming pool

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Main Area

Twin Tent

Double Tent

Family Tent

Mapula Lodge Double Room Mapula Lodge Twin Room Mapula Lodge Family Suite Mapula Lodge Guide Room

Double room in a thatch and canvas cottage consisting of a queen size bed, accommodating a maximum of 2 adults. En-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers.

Twin rooms in a thatch and canvas cottage, accommodating a maximum of 2 people. Bathrooms are en-suite, with indoor and outdoor showers.

The family suite consists of 2 adjoining rooms to accommodate families with children. The cottage has 1 king sized bed and 2 singles. Bathrooms are en-suite, with indoor and outdoor showers.

Guide accommodation only, no guests will be accommodated in guide rooms.

Property Facilities

Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Shower, Verandah

Game Drives Mokoro and Boat Safari Hot Air Ballooning Helicopter Flights

Game drive through the vast concession to see the diverse wildlife of the area including wild dogs, sitatunga antelope, big cats and extensive birdlife. Their beautiful habitat changes with the season from seasonal floodplains, waterways and grassy savannah.

Whilst water levels are at their highest in April to October, boating activities are an integral part of a stay at Mapula. Exploring by boat, cruising through lilies and reeds, offers a new perspective to the area.

Take to the skies on an evocative hot air balloon flight (at an additional cost; only available if combined with a helicopter transfer; 01 April – 30 September).

Fly over the vast landscape by helicopter to give a much broader perspective of the Delta. (This incurs an additional cost.)